Before I adopted my cat, I had never had a pet before. (Except a fish that I won at the fair that died 3 days later). My mother is highly allergic, so my little sister and I never had a chance to have a "real" pet. Once in college, and living on my own, I decided it was time for a pet. I wanted a puppy so bad, but I am either always working or in school so I knew I wouldn't be there to give it the time and attention it required. I decided to adopt a kitten. I found the cutest little thing on Craigslist. A lady was giving them away for free since she did not have enough room for all of these kittens in her home. My friend and I adopted the 2 brothers, and I brought my precious baby home. After six months of being a cat mom, this is what I have learned:

1. You can't go to the store without buying your cat something.

No matter how many times I've tried, whenever I go grocery shopping I somehow always end up in the cat section.... "He would love this toy!" Gets me every time.

2. What's yours is theirs and what's theirs is theirs.

Whether it's food or typing on your laptop, they always have to have a piece.... or sit on your keyboard.

3. You can't wear black... or anything dark.

Let's just say a lint roller will become your new best friend.

4. No matter what, they will always be there for you.

No matter how your day went, it will always end on a good note knowing you get to go home and snuggle up with your kitty.

5. Not being able to have a working phone charger for more than a couple of weeks.

It's like they specifically chew on the phone cord you're using until it stops working.

6. Talking to your cats is a normal thing in my household.

Whether it's me or my roommates, we probably talk to our cats more than we talk to each other.

7. Taking a picture of them every second they are doing something even remotely cute.

Sleeping, eating, sitting, or just staring at you with those perfect angelic eyes, it's safe to say my camera roll consists entirely of pictures of my cats.