Ginger’s Little Lesson & A Rainy-Night Reunion
I was a bit upset with Ginger last night when she didn’t bother looking for Cross or Robyne. As a tiny “punishment,” I served her dinner later than usual. After finishing her first portion, she ran off. I assumed she went for her usual poo break, but to my surprise she returned with Robyne. I was relieved to see Robyne, though still worried about Cross. Thankfully, he showed up at 23:30 — starving. He ate everything without stopping. I couldn’t spend much time with them because I had to wake up early for the workers and material delivery.
It rained heavily last night. I keep telling myself they must learn to survive bad weather on their own, but deep down I feel guilty letting them sit in the rain, even though I built a temporary shelter for them.
Finally, the mason has started working on my yard. It’s a bit expensive and beyond my budget, but I really want it done. This team is working for my new neighbor, who is local. If they trust this team, I think I can too. I’ve been waiting for someone reliable to build a proper house for Ginger and her kids. My yard looks terrible because the previous mason took my money and never finished the job. It wasn’t fair, but I’m moving forward. I’m looking forward to seeing Ginger’s new house and having a levelled yard so I can climb onto the platform safely for painting.
There are quite a few things that make Mauritius feel behind. Public buses have no A/C and still use a conductor to collect fares. Electricity and water bills are delivered by meter readers. Today, when the water meter reader came, he told me I was lucky my meter is plastic — if it were copper, drug addicts would steal it. I always wonder what the police are doing. Mauritius claims to be the most advanced country in Africa, yet some systems and behaviours make it feel outdated. The meter reader said this because he saw the foreign workers in my yard. He reminded me to lock the gate and doors and turn on the alarm after they leave. He feels sad that there are too many bad people in this country.
Fun Facts About Why Cats Don’t Finish Their Meals in One Go
- Cats are natural grazers — in the wild, they eat multiple small meals throughout the day.
- They often pause eating to check their surroundings, a survival instinct from their ancestors.
- Some cats prefer to “save” food for later, especially if they feel insecure about resources.
- Weather, mood, and social dynamics (like other cats around) can affect how quickly they eat.
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