Before I ring in 2020, I wanted to look back at 2019. It was a big year for me, and one of my human’s craziest years ever. Some of it was pretty awful, and some of it was amazing. The amazing parts will continue into 2020 and beyond… that we are sure of!
But for now, it’s time to say good-bye to 2019.
There are two cat shows I usually do in January, including the biggest CFA show on the West Coast, the San Diego Cat show. They have some great vendors, and my human found a couple of awesome tiaras, and a cool hat from headwear maker, Ms. Formaldehyde. I wear one of her creations in my 2020 calendar!
In February, I did Meet the Breeds for TICA (The International Cat Association) in New York. We’re not doing it in 2020, mainly because the Cat Writers Conference in the summer will be in New Jersey, and my human tries to limit my cross country trips to one a year. Besides, New York in February is cold!
My human and her boyfriend actually broke up in December, 2018, but he didn’t move out until March, 2019. That’s because he wound up buying a house in Nashville, and that took a while. Although it was a sad day when he (and Smokey) left, things are much better for everyone and they are both happier apart.
In April, I worked a booth at the Pet Expo in Costa Mesa. I also met the cat rapper, Moshow, and he took me for a walk! So it was quite an exciting event.
Only a couple of weeks after the Pet Expo, I was off to St. Louis for the Cat Writers Conference! My human and I gave a talk on Instagram, did a book signing, and attended the awards ceremony. My human won a couple of special awards!
A few weeks later, I landed my first role in a movie, Take Me to Tarzana! It’s just a quick bit part. They still don’t have a firm release date, but they are almost done with post production.
Cat World Domination Day had a Lucky Cat theme this year.
Only a few days after Cat World Domination Day, we lost Binga. She left a big hole in our home. It was one of the saddest days ever.
In July I did my first meet and greet at Meow MeetUp in Chicago! That was an exciting time! The first day I was a little puzzled since it was so different from my usual experiences but by the second day, I was a pro!
In August, I went to the Sleepypod offices and met Cleo, their crash test kitty! I will be doing some more things with Sleepypod in 2020, and I’m very excited about it.
I do want to mention that in the midst of all these other activities, I continued to do my therapy cat visits! Sadly, the hospital where I did this visit is closing and I won’t be back in 2020. Every Halloween I wear my nurse’s outfit instead of my therapy vest and it is always a big hit.
The big news of the fall is I finally got into CFA’s Ambassador Cat program! This is a big deal, and I get my own carrier, banner, and trading cards! I made my Ambassador Cat debut at a cat show in Glendale.
I also did a couple of pro photo shoots! So far, photos have been released for only one. Photos for the second shoot will be out as soon as the brand releases them.
I finished up my professional obligations for the year with a cat show in Portland, OR. That was lots of fun. It also resulted in this powder room photo session that was a big hit with everyone.
Wow, 2019 was a roller coaster, wasn’t it? And I know that 2020 has lots of amazing and wonderful things in store!
2022 Somali Cat Calendar Starring Summer Samba
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Powdurr room photoe iss furabuluss!!! You look gorgeeus inn pastel pink!!
An you sure DID have a wunderfull busy yeer. An yore rite losin Binga leeved a HUGE hole inn our heartss. Shee was a charactur…..
An wee are sorry yore Meowmy had to brake up with her boyfrned butt wee are reeleeved shee iss OKay with it all. Sumtimess it iss bettur to bee on one’ss own…
***purrsss*** BellaDharma
Definitely a busy year. May 2020 be wonderful for all of you.
We wish you Bodie and Mom a very exciting and happy Mew Year. We miss Binga too. She was amazing and so are you
Summer I just know that this new year is going to be a biggie for you and your Human. Twenty nineteen was no picnic in many ways for any of us but looking FORWARD is so much better than looking BACK. We’re happy for you and your Human and hope the best is yet to come!! For all of us!!
Love, Teddy
Wishing you, Boodie and your human all the best in 2020!
I’m sorry about the sad times of 2019. I wish you, your Mom and Boodie a wonderful New Year in 2020.
What a review ! You sure had a very special year ! We wish you a great 2020 ! Purrs
You sure had a special year and a great one. You sure do exciting things and get along in strange situations. We can hardly imagine that. But you brighten our lives reading about you.
The last pic of you in pink is the cutest ever! Wishing you and your human a happy and healthy new year.
2020 was a rollercoaster for us too. Losing Crockett was so sad, we still miss him everyday. But we also got Bowie, and he is a sweetheart who makes everyone smile.
Happy Mew Year!
I thought kitties were supposed to sleep 12 or more hours a day, Summer! What a busy girl you are…and so accomplished and talented!
Summer, whenever do you find time to nap? You and your human had quite the year. And we still miss Binga too.
Jeez you make me tired. It was a year some good some bad. But you Summer kept your tiara on like a true queen. 2020 will be your year.
We enjoyed that look back sweet Summer, well, except for the Binga departure, that still makes us sad too. You are such a pro!
You’ve had an incredible year. Binga will live in so many hearts forever.
You had a very busy 2019, Summer. Our mom was so excited that she got to see you and your human THREE times this year! She’ll miss seeing you guys so much in 2020 because she’s not travelling much next year. There were some very sad times in your life, but you and your human handled them with grace. Happy New Year, friends.
What a fast and furious year you all had. The saddest part was our loss of Binga. But we know she is so proud of you and your mom. We will forever hold Binga in our hearts and memories. We are very proud of your accomplishments and volunteer work. You girls certainly bring happiness, peace, and love into our household everyday. Purrs
It was fun looking back through everything you’ve done this year, Summer. You are always so busy!
For us too, the loss of Binga was a very sad day and we miss her a lot.
We are hoping that 2020 will be a much better year all around.
Purrs,
Tama and Genji
What a busy year you had, Summer! Looking forward to seeing your film 🙂
you had a wonderfully pawesome year over all. But losing sweet Binga (and your boyfriend)……..is extremely sad. There is always good with the sad and I think you are on your way to much more GOOD in 2020!
You had a busy year behind you but and interesting one too ! For your human it was certainly not such a nice time to break a relationship, but it is better sooner then later ! And you certainly are big enough to fill empty heart spaces ! Arthur is going towards his end, I am well aware of, it’s so hard he is such a special and funny cat. As long as he doesn’t suffer I spoil him ! Even when he wants to eat 20 times per day !
That sure was a great wrap-up Summer. You sure had a good year and made a lot of people smile.
You sure had a busy year. I am sorry you lost Binga this year. I miss her too. XO
What a life you lead. You are a most amazing kitty with your beauty and all your talents. I so enjoy your wardrobe and leash adventures. I cried a lot at the loss of Binga. She is (her spirit lives on) an amazing kitty. Happy New Year
You and your human have been very busy this year. I hope you both, and Boodie have a good 2020.
I agree with the former writer above my comment. You, your mom, Binga and Boodie have been a happy part of my day, every day.
Yes, I knew you were really busy – hardly a weekend at home.
It’s a good thing you and your human are young! But,
everyone wants you. Nice year review! (I do like that
“nurse kitty” outfit a lot.)
Summer the heart shaped shades and boa are my favorite and you wear them with such flair.
Hugs Cecilia
You have had quite a year sweet Summer! Despite some of the sad items, both you and your Mom rose above the pain and succeeded at so many things – congratulations on a great year!
MOL you were busier than o ur MOM!!!
The Florida Furkids
Good lord! You WERE busy, sweetie! It’s so sad about the hospital! ☹️
2020 will be a great year for us ALL!
Purrz and we really enjoyed the look back.
Selina
Wow – what a year – hope 2020 will be ONLY GOOD things for you and your human.
you had quite the year. happy 2020.
You really did have quite a year. I’m glad the bad is behind and the good ahead.
Thank you for sharing it all! I miss Binga as I know you and your hooman do…. your therapy visits are pure joy! Here’s to a fabulous 2020…
You, your Mom, Binga and Boodie have brought so much joy! I wish you all a Happy and prospurrous New Year!
Gee! When you look back on the year, it was pretty up and down.
Still, you had a lot of good times and we purr you have a great 2020!
Purrs,Georgia and Julie