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Unlike dogs, you don't have to worry about giving a cat a bath because it licks itself clean. If you want to give your cat a bath, go for it, but it won't be happy with you during or after. By not having to clean your cat, you don't have to worry about the mess of water everywhere or the struggle of getting your cat to actually take the bath.
I absolutely hate picking up dog poop. It makes me gag every time. At least cats have a localized area (a litter box) where they go to the bathroom. You only have to clean it once or twice a week and there isn't much of a mess. It's one single motion of moving the whole bag of litter into the trash.
With dogs, you always have to worry about being home enough to take the dog out and walk him around. If you're not home that often, your cat won't mind being holed up inside.
Dogs love everyone. They will run up to random strangers wanting pets and attention. Cats, on the other hand, usually only allow select people to hold and cuddle them. If a cat loves you, it means you're special. Dogs are attention whores.
Sure, there are small dogs that won't take up the whole bed but big dogs lay in one spot and don't care that they're in your way. Your bed is their bed. If you're in their way, you're getting pushed off. With cats, you're able to move them to a spot that works for the way you sleep. If it's curled up in a ball, they might sleep between your legs and butt. If it's on your stomach, they might sleep on your back or along one of your sides.
Dogs are so needy. They want your attention 24/7 and after a long day at work, you really don't feel like dealing with it. You just want to sit, relax, and not be bothered for a while. A cat will snuggle up next to you and let you be without demanding anything more.
Dogs bark and that might be nice if there is an intruder but for any other reason, it can get pretty annoying, pretty quick. Cats might meow every once and a while but that usually means that they're hungry or locked in a room somewhere. Even so, a meow is a lot quieter than a bark.
Cats might lick you from time to time but they don't leave a lot of saliva behind. Dogs put their spit everywhere. It's cute at first but after a while, you wish they would stop.
There's nothing better than the sound of a cat purring beside you. Purrs mean happiness and if your cat is happy, you tend to be happy too. Sometimes you don't even have to touch them before they start purring and that gives me life.
Cats automatically know that they need to go to the bathroom in a litter box. Dogs have to be trained to go outside rather than in the house or in their cage. Most people don't take the time and effort to properly train their dogs which causes them to forget what they're supposed to do. Then, the whole process has to be repeated. You can train a cat if you really want but you have to keep up with it
Cats are content with boxes to play and lay in. A few toys and maybe a scratching post and you're pretty set in that aspect. People tend to buy dog toys a few times a month because dogs tear up their toys on the daily. They're never content with just a couple.
Ever wonder how you could possibly get a better deal out of your money's worth? Here are some of my tips and recommendations to have your most thorough yet enjoying meal.
GiphyThere's a reason why free bowls of rice are given out to you before you manage to cook your first round of bulgogi—to fill your tummy. A server that keeps refilling your rice knows that you'll be KO-ed after your third round. Not only is rice very inexpensive and easy to serve at restaurants, but it also prevents overly hungry customers from depleting their entire meat arsenal in the kitchen. So the next time you're served rice, set it aside for a while.
GiphyBanchan, if you are unfamiliar, is the array of side dishes that are laid out in front of you. Look around and you'll see kimchi, glass noodles, potato salad, macaroni salad, fish cakes, rice paper…..notice a pattern? Starch, gluten, cream, and the usual suspect—rice. Most KBBQ's see the opportunity to exhaust you with an excessive amount of carbs and dairy. Same goes for cheesy corn or cheese fondue. Next time, avoid these items and go for pickled radishes, jalapeños or kimchi to clean your palate and wake up your taste buds
GiphyBrisket is your standard thin-sliced meat option. A perfect way to start your meal, since it's not marinated and you can try out the different sauce options you're offered. Starting with something heavy or overly marinated (I call this an MSG bomb) is a rookie mistake. End with brisket to round out your meal and to avoid running to your fridge in the middle of the night for a liter of water.
Less marinate = Less dehydration.
GiphyOne of my personal KBBQ nightmares is to actually run out of things to cook when I'm extremely hungry and the waiters are too busy serving other tables.
So, my advice: Put in an order of three, maybe four different meat selections every time you order. Solves the problem like a charm. Not only will you never run empty-handed during your feast, but you also don't have to flag down someone in the middle of chewing.
GiphyMany KBBQ places will have special promotions during sporting games or campus events. Making a large reservation to watch a game will guarantee you better service from waiters and in some cases might help you get a group discount or free item. Just wear your UCLA sweaters and make sure the owner isn't a USC fan.
Case in point: I once went with my extended family (table of 10+) and the manager brought out free chicken wings for our table.
GiphyIf you love sesame oil, you will love it on your galbi, guaranteed. Sadly, many KBBQ places dilute their sesame oil with veggie/canola oil to prevent customers from wasting it and also to avoid people from complaining about the strong odor. Next time, ask them to bring out a little dish of sesame oil for you to dip your meat in. It's totally free and for some places, highly recommended.
GiphyAll KBBQ places will let you order either (or both) spicy tofu/kimchi or soybean soup along with a free steamed egg dish they give out. It's included in the regular menu option and commonly ignored. Next time, order these soups when it's time to start on your bowl of rice. It elevates your experience a notch and transitions your meal from stuffing meat in your mouth to fine Korean dining with soup, rice and side dishes.
GiphyPetting a cat releases endorphins (hormones the body releases when under stress). Interaction with a cat calms people down and also boosts their mood. Even the sound of a cat's purr can calm your nerves.
GiphyAccording to multiple research studies, loneliness plays a role in all types of diseases including Alzheimer's disease and addiction. Cats are companions that are there for us whenever we need them.
GiphyThinking about the risk of becoming financially unstable can really take a toll on mental health. According to an ASPCA study on the average cost of owning a dog or a cat, cats are cheaper to own than dogs. The adoption fee of a cat is also usually cheaper.
GiphyStudies show people who own cats may be nearly 30% less likely to die of a heart attack. Cat owners are also known to have lower blood pressure than others who do not cats.
GiphyIf you know someone who owns a cat, you know they absolutely love talking about their cats. Cat ownership supplies a conversation starter and can lead to friendships with people who share similar interests.
Recently, I've found myself repeating some phrases. And I've also seen on social media that other people think the same way and hold pretty much the exact same or slightly altered one-sided conversations with their fur-baby.
Like these:
Like, it's four in the morning. Let me go back to sleep, I don't want to play with you. You don't need food right now. Stop chewing my hair.
You looked me dead in the eye and did the thing I specifically told you not to do. Like... can you not?
https://www.buzzfeed.com/lyapalater/wow-i-didnt-re...
Animals are known to place themselves in very odd positions. Whenever I find Daisy in one of them, the only thing I can ever ask anymore is: "Are you comfortable???"
Please don't swallow it. Please don't swallow it. Please don't swallow it.
You're actually the dumbest. No other cat/dog/other but you would get themselves into this situation.
The .gif is me when I get back home and am looking for my fur-baby.
Please tell me I'm not the only one who does this. I need that kind of reassurance in my life.
