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Bodie

Birthday May 3rd, 2011

Nicknames Mr. Bodie, Bad Cat, Orange Cat

Bodie came into my life after my partner’s parents retired. They asked if we wanted him, and we said “Of course”.

At first, it was not an easy transition. He didn’t get along with Mallory. He gets upset in the middle of the night and cries. He gets upset in the middle of the day and cries.

But now he is an integral part of this family.

Likes

  • Sous-vide meats, chicken, steak, etc.
  • Being near people
  • Being outside
  • Back scratches and cuddles
  • Play time with the chaser toys
  • Thinking about quantum electrodynamics

Dislikes

  • Not getting his way
  • Being alone

Favorite Spots

  • On blankets
  • On the couch, on the arm rest
  • In the living room cat tree/perch

Two Years of War

I hate this time of year.

There is a strange part of me deep down that knows it’s time. Time to mourn. Time to have anxiety. Time to feel not in control.

2022 was the worst year in many of our lives. Every year I do my best to pull myself together, bit my bit. And I largely succeed, until February.

Every February I start feeling in control, but come March I’m in a much worse place. It’s a force that drags me under and keeps me there.

Now that 2.24 has passed, I find myself picking up the pieces. Like last year. Like the year before.

Hello, World

Hello👋 I’m Illya Starikov. Welcome to my personal blog.

Over the years, I’ve made many iterations of blogs. Blogs about Apple, technology, programming, portfolios, entertainment. This one is just about me.

My interests, that I will likely write about, include:

  • Cats
  • Programming
  • Technology
  • Traveling
  • Video games
  • Running, lifting, basketball
  • Photography

Hope you enjoy!

There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you. Maya Angelou