A few weeks ago, a friend observed that I’d been talking about getting a kitten as long as they’d known me, so they’re glad I finally got one. This struck me as odd.
See… I always talk about getting a kitten.
As soon as I get one, I start talking about getting another.
If I got a kitten every time I talked about getting one, I’d be totally drowning in cats. It wouldn’t be good for anyone.
Talking about getting kittens is a fundamental & permanent aspect of my personality. Actually getting kittens? That needs to be spaced out. For practicality.