Shave the Cat?

I wish I were a great blogger who took pictures of everything and shared my boring life in a way that made it sound and look exciting, but I am not.  I dislike writing complete, grammatically correct sentances... so here are completely random thoughts- some of which may be complete sentances and some may not- and I do not apologize for that:

• In the past few months, I have moved to downtown San Antonio- and I love it!  My new place is an little old two-story building that has been converted into offices and lofts- complete with old creaky hardwood floors, brick walls, and absolutely no sound proofing from buses and cars driving by (hence my investment in ugly box fans for each room).  By the way, I have plenty of room for anyone to come visit.  Here is a picture from before I moved in:

• Not only do I love my new place, but I love being downtown in the midst of all the action.  There are so many free events every week- its fun just to walk to them, look around, enjoy some street vendor food and go home without having to deal with a) paying for parking and b) finding a parking spot.  For example, I saw Ron Paul at a rally on the way home one day:

• I have enjoyed walking to work (the few days a week that I can wake up in time) and getting a raspa from Guadalupe's stand on the way home (one size, $1, and only 5 flavor choices- but I love them).  I think it may be too hot for my 0.7 mile trek, but we shall see. 
• Our office building is great: right on a pretty and peaceful spot on the riverwalk- making for a nice outdoor lunch spot; even though there are 30 floors, the front desk guys greet you by name every time you pass; the free events every week from food trucks to lunch concerts to whatever other random day they decide to throw huge parties; the parking attendants are so nice, and we chat everyday- whether it's when I'm leaving the garage or at lunch; the cute old man that plays piano during lunch with his suit, skinny tie and hat; how my only source of news every day is from the short trip between the lobby and the 7th floor via the elevator tvs that are always tuned to CNN; and how a few days a week there are weddings/ nice events (or not-so-nice events) in the lobby and you can score free dinner/snacks/drinks on your way home.
• I love that it is NBA playoffs time and the Spurs are in it.  I'm hoping for Spurs/ Thunder next round and eventually the Spurs winning it all.  OKC, you are my second favorite team, but I just love the Spurs- from the owner to the players to the former players to the cheesy HEB commercials with Manu, Tim and TP to the city they represent (I've loved them since long before moving here).
• IF YOU ARE OR HAVE EVER BEEN PREGNANT, DONT READ THIS PARAGRAPH  I think baseball is the most boring sport ever- I would rather watch tennis, golf, Cops, or MASH than one baseball game on tv (anytime I hear the MASH or Cops theme songs I cringe and change the channel extremely quickly).  I would appreciate if people stop making excessive posts about the Rangers on Facebook (is it bad to request the cessation of excessive posts about: pregnancy, babies, and anything related thereto also?).  It's your facebook page, so do whatever you want, I'm just making a suggestion and I really am happy for you (remember I said EXCESSIVE posts- don't quit all-together). 

• I doubt anyone is still reading, if anyone reads this at all anyway, but... I'm going to NYC in July and would LOVE any suggestions you have of what to do/not do/where to stay/not to stay... We've already got Lion King tickets, but the rest of the trip is unplanned.  Note: I have no desire to go to the Statue of Liberty or the Empire State Building.
• Singing at the congregation with which I worship is amazing!  Although it doesn't measure up to singing at devos in the forum in college at night- it's about as close as I can get without making the trip to OC.
• Is it bad to shave a cat? my cat is shedding EVERYWHERE and it is completely unacceptable.  I bought a new couch and (I hate to admit this) have it covered with sheets.  This in many ways takes away from enjoying the new couch, but with a charcoal gray couch, a long haired white cat and a missing lint roller- it is necessary.  I promise I won't keep them on for ever and if you come over (with warning) they will be quickly hidden.  Here is the couch just moments before the sheets were put on and I do have decor on the walls now (super exciting, I know).