having the sniffles

last book i've read: federal aviation regulations
currently caressing my ears: Beck, Guero and Odelay. Yummy.
general mood: sneezy
quote: "I used to wake up at 4 AM and start sneezing, sometimes for five hours. I tried to find out what sort of allergy I had but finally came to the conclusion that it must be an allergy to consciousness." --James Thurber

I have a cat allergy. I had no idea how pronounced it was until now that I've had a cat in my home for almost a month. I thought I could overcome my seemingly mild allergy, but it seems I was sorely mistaken. It has only gotten worse over time, and the last few days before and after Bloomington have made it unbearable. I am afraid that the truth reveals itself: time to get rid of the cat so I can lead a normal life again. Oh, how harsh, but I already have a potential taker. That said, the sad truth reveals itself again: I am not meant to have cats in my life for any extended period of time ever. Unless some radical combination of immunotherapy, HEPA air filters, and good cat hygiene would work and are ever in my future. Which I unfortunately don't forsee. And certainly not now when I can't afford much. So much for my dream of having a cat as a pet. At least I tried.