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You are here: Home / Diary / Goodbye to 2020

Goodbye to 2020

December 31, 2020 By: Summer Samba32 Comments

Summer says goodbye to 2020, and looks back at everything that happened.

So we’ve reached the end of 2020. I can’t say I’ll miss it. It’s been a rough year for so many of my pals. Not so much for me and my human, although we did miss out on doing lots of our usual activities for most of the year.

somali cat at her sixth san diego cat show

I got to do just three cat shows before everything shut down, including the San Diego Cat Show, which you see above. (In case you are wondering, it won’t return until 2022.) The biggest bummer is that I had only recently gotten my Ambassador Cat title. My Ambassador shelter is currently gathering dust.

It's Senior Sunday for Summer, who does therapy cat duties at a pair of assisted living facilities

I also only got to do a pawful of therapy cat visits before Covid shut them down. My last one was at an assisted living for seniors with dementia and Alzheimers. You have no idea how much I’ve worried about those patients — and the hospital staff at the other places I do visits.

Summer is getting tired of staying at home, and it is starting to get to her.

I felt like this the rest of the year, although, to be honest, I was often pretty busy! I had photo sessions, outings to the pet store and around the house, and auditions for TV shows (although I didn’t get any parts). I even had a couple of modeling gigs.

somali cat with full page Sleepypod ad featuring her

Before everything shut down, I got to do an instructional video for Sleepypod, and pose for ads wearing their new Martingale Cat Harness. I was (mostly) good during the video shoot.

somali cat with birthday card and cat cake

I also had a couple of celebrations, one small and one big. I had my sixth birthday in March, and had a small cat food cake.

It's Cat World Domination Day and Summer is celebrating it 80s style!

And I had a much bigger celebration for Cat World Domination Day! It had an 80s theme, and since my human is an 80s person, she even put together a fun and very authentic soundtrack of music.

somali cat jumping over wall of toilet paper

While we were staying home, my human (who studied filmmaking in said 1980s), decided to make some videos with me. That has been fun! My favorite was the toilet paper challenge, where I had to jump over a wall of toilet paper.

somali cat in pirate costume on pirate ship scratcher

My other favorite was putting together this pirate ship.

Don't worry, when Summer says I voted, it means she helped her human vote.

My favorite outing during the pandemic was helping my human vote! I got to offer stress relief to a poll worker and some voters, and just generally brighten everyone’s afternoon. It felt like old times… that I hope will return.

ragdoll cat after grooming, with somali cat

The saddest part of 2020 was losing Boodie. She was 19-1/2, so it wasn’t like we weren’t expecting it to happen at some point. But she was doing fine, although a bit creaky and unkempt… and then she wasn’t. At least she was happy almost to the end, and didn’t have to suffer anything lingering.

So goodbye, 2020. I hope 2021 has some adventures (and I mean fun ones!) in store for me.

Other posts you’ll enjoy:

  • Looking Back at an Amazing Year!
  • My 2018 in Review — Part 1
  • My 2018 in Review — Part 2
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Comments

  1. BellaDharma an LadyMew says

    January 6, 2021 at 5:08 pm

    Mee-yow wow that sure was an innterestin an sorta busy yeer. Wee are sorry that Boodie went to Purr Land….shee had a grate life butt sayin Guudbye iss tuff at THE best of timess.
    An Summer you make a furabuluss Pye-rat!!!
    Mee hopess 2021 iss bettur fore efurryone. So far it has stiunk fore us…LadyMew’ss hubby has Covid an iss furry sick. An he an his trucker frend are goin to lose their busyness. An then Ladymew gotted sick with Sinusitis an Larrygitis…shee iss so quiet; it iss freeky!!
    2021 bettur get itss’ act together here!
    **purrss** BellaDharma

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  2. Lola The Rescued Cat says

    January 3, 2021 at 6:53 am

    This was definitely a tough year for lots of people. Luckily our mom and family all stayed well, but she had lots of losses at work. And it’s been tough for her to be isolated, but we’ve loved having her at home. Here’s hoping 2021 brings brighter days for everyone. And we will miss Boodie.

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  3. Valentine says

    January 2, 2021 at 4:10 pm

    Mom and I miss Boodie. So many beloved anipals went to the rainbow in 2020. That weighs heavy on our hearts.

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  4. Raven says

    January 1, 2021 at 6:14 pm

    Despite the pandemic, you had an eventful year. We’ll always keep Boodie, Binga, and Sparkle in our heart.

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  5. Timmy Tomcat says

    January 1, 2021 at 12:49 pm

    PS Love the photo with the wig and slippers MOL

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  6. Timmy Tomcat says

    January 1, 2021 at 12:46 pm

    Happy New Year Summer and Mom! You brought a lot of smiles to us during this year where we really needed them. Toby watched your TP challenge and said you were really cute and athletic but then Miss Fitz gave him a whack MOL. We hope 2021 is so much better. We cant believe you were 6 this year it seems we just met. Time flies when you are having fun with friends Purrs

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  7. Katie Isabella says

    January 1, 2021 at 9:38 am

    I think I will always miss Binga and Boodie as well. I won’t forget them ever.

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  8. Ingrid king says

    January 1, 2021 at 3:35 am

    Happy New Year – here’s to a better year for everyone!

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  9. LESLEY CASTLE says

    January 1, 2021 at 2:45 am

    Well goodbye to 2020. Sweet Boodie is with sassy Miss Binga. Blessings for all going forward into 2021.

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  10. Prudi says

    December 31, 2020 at 8:02 pm

    Summer, I know you and your person are sad about missing so many therapy opportunities, but I am grateful for you. As an old person that has been pretty much isolated in my home since March, having your blog to see everyday has been wonderful therapy for me. Your adventures and your costumes and your engagement with the world has brightened my days. So, many, many thanks to you and your person. And may the New Year be grand for you, and for all of us.

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  11. Cathy Keisha says

    December 31, 2020 at 6:46 pm

    I hope things return to normal in 2021 although I wouldn’t count on it since humans are too stupid to roll up their sleeves and take the vaccine. TW could use some cat therapy while getting her therapy.

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  12. purrjamm cats says

    December 31, 2020 at 5:40 pm

    We laughed and cried with you girls. You all were one of the best things we are thankful for in 2020. Having you in our daily lives makes everything better. 2021 will be the best to come! Happy New Years to you and your mom honey. We love you. Let’s rock in the new year together! Love, love, love these pictures! Purrs and love…

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  13. Melissa & Mudpie says

    December 31, 2020 at 4:05 pm

    We miss Boodie so much. I sure hope you’re able to get back to your therapy cat visits soon. I bet everyone is really missing you too!

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  14. Judith Geisler says

    December 31, 2020 at 2:50 pm

    Very interesting recap! Particularly loved the pic of you in your around-the-house costume, hadn’t seen it before. Happy New Year everybody, this too shall pass.

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  15. The Florida Furkids says

    December 31, 2020 at 1:19 pm

    You have some great memories of 2020! Of course, losing Boodie was super sad like losing Allie was for us.

    Happy New Year!

    The Florida Furkids

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  16. The Poupounette Gang says

    December 31, 2020 at 11:31 am

    Thank you for taking us back through your year. WE were also saddened by the loss of Boodie, and we can imagine how much you have missed the therapy visits and the shows. We are crossing everything we’ve got that 2021 will get off to a better start and we can kick this thing.

    Purrs,
    Tama and Genji

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  17. meowmeowmans says

    December 31, 2020 at 11:23 am

    It was a very tough year, for sure, but you and your human had some nice things happen, Summer! Happy New Year!

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  18. Dma says

    December 31, 2020 at 10:30 am

    Happy 2021. I need to see the toilet paper challenge video…

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  19. Truman says

    December 31, 2020 at 10:29 am

    Happy New Year to you and your meowmy, Summer. You’ve given me so many smiles this year and I look forward to many more in 2021.

    I love that photo of you with Boodie. The one with you and the toilet paper is pretty pawsome–well, they’re all pawsome!

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  20. The K Clowder says

    December 31, 2020 at 10:21 am

    Summer, have we told you lately that YOU ROCK! Thanks for making us laugh out load this year! It was a tough one.
    On this New Year, We wish that you have a superb January, a dazzling February, a Peaceful March, an anxiety-free April, a sensational May, and joy that keeps going from June to November, and then round off with an upbeat December.
    Purrs
    Marv, Jo Jo, Kozmo, Cinnamon and Barb

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  21. Ellen Pilch says

    December 31, 2020 at 9:51 am

    I think 2020 wins for the worst year ever. I am sorry you lost Boodie this year and so many blogging pals lost kitties. Here’s to a better 2021 for all! XO

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  22. Tonya woodruff says

    December 31, 2020 at 9:41 am

    Happy New Year to you and your human!

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  23. dirisha says

    December 31, 2020 at 9:35 am

    Happy new years Summer and her human. Got your calendar so we will see you everyday! Much love for your family ❤❤❤❤

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  24. Pat K says

    December 31, 2020 at 8:23 am

    You did keep busy this past year – much much more
    than I did. I’m sure all those therapy people you
    usually visit really missed you. Hopefully, sometime this
    coming year, NORMAL will return.

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  25. Cat Wisdom 101 says

    December 31, 2020 at 7:50 am

    2020 was bittersweet. Happy New Year!

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  26. Eastside Cats says

    December 31, 2020 at 7:18 am

    There are good things and bad things…it’s how we react and go forward that is the key, Summer!
    Happy New Year!

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  27. Brian Frum says

    December 31, 2020 at 6:13 am

    Awww, sweet Boodie. Thanks for the smiles today sweet Summer, your photos are always so uplifting!

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  28. Sandy says

    December 31, 2020 at 6:00 am

    Thank you for the photo of Bodie – we miss her, too. Here’s hoping for a better 2021 for us all.

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  29. the ISland Cats says

    December 31, 2020 at 5:21 am

    We’re glad to see 2020 go.

    Reply
  30. mickeys Musings says

    December 31, 2020 at 2:31 am

    The only good thing about 2020 is that we survived 🙂
    I am looking forward to 2021 and hope it will be better for everyone and everycat!
    Purrs, Julie

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  31. Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs says

    December 31, 2020 at 12:58 am

    We will be glad to shut the door and loose the key to 2020…

    Happy New Year!!

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  32. Fur Everywhere says

    December 31, 2020 at 12:41 am

    We can’t say we’re sad to see this year go, either. We are hoping 2021 is better for everyone!

    Reply

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