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You are here: Home / Diary / My 2018 in Review – Part 1

My 2018 in Review – Part 1

December 29, 2018 By: Summer Samba31 Comments

This year has been an amazing one for me! So much went on that I can’t share all of it in just one post. So I’m breaking up my 2018 in review into two parts. Part 1 here is January through June.

somali cat at the San Diego cat show 2018

Every January, I’m one of the Pet Me Cats at the San Diego cat show in Del Mar, California. It’s the biggest CFA show on the West Coast. This time was special because my human gave a talk, and I helped!

somali cat posing for fans

I got lots of attention at this show! While I was on my leash, I was surrounded by photographers!

somali cat being a diva

I may have even started to get a little bit of an attitude!

somali cat at Meet the Breeds in New York

In February, I had my biggest trip, and event, ever: Meet the Breeds in New York City! It was very exciting, and I’m happy to be doing it again this year.

Miss Kitty, while she was looking for a home

Miss Kitty — the senior Somali rescued by Southern California Abyssinian Rescue, was still looking for a home them. Happily, she got adopted not long after this!

somali cat in car with flat tire

March was a rough month. I was supposed to go to Palm Springs, but my human’s car started having problems. And then it got a flat tire that couldn’t be fixed on the way there. So that trip got ruined. The car is continuing to be troublesome, and my human was going to buy a new car at the end of 2018. But she wound up spending the money on something else.

somali cat posing with the easter bunny

On a lighter note, I did meet the Easter Bunny.

somali cat at BlogPaws

In April, I had another one of my big trips: BlogPaws in Kansas City! That was a lot of fun! There were several other blogging cats there, and I felt we represented very well.

somali cat posing in bikini by jacuzzi

With the weather getting warmer, I also got to do some outside modeling. Here I am in this year’s bikini.

tortoiseshell cat on a leash outside

I’m not the only one who got to go outside in 2018. So did Binga! Usually my human takes her out back, but in May, she got to have one of her front yard walks. My human had to convince her not to go in the street.

therapy cat at Cal State L.A. downtown

I did lots of therapy cat visits in 2018! One of the more unusual ones was for finals week at the Cal State L.A. downtown campus. I actually prefer it to the other campus visits because it’s inside.

somali cat in sunglasses at the Cat Writers Conference

June was another big month, with the Cat Writers Conference in Houston! My human spoke about Adventure Cats, and once again, I helped her with her talk. I was the only cat in attendance, so I got lots of attention. Plus I was a Pet Me Cat at a cat show while I was in town.

Cat World Domination Day 2018

And of course, June also meant Cat World Domination Day! It was a pretty big party this year, with an impressive spread!

Wow, I did a lot during the first half of 2018! Just wait ’til you see the rest on Monday!

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Comments

  1. lola the rescued cat says

    January 2, 2019 at 3:34 pm

    We thought we commented on this! Sigh…. we need a new secretary. You were a busy kitty! Our mom had a great time with you and your human at BlogPaws. And of course right here in the Big Apple!

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  2. Gattina says

    December 31, 2018 at 2:38 am

    You are a real star ! it seems ! what a busy part of the year !!

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  3. Valentine says

    December 30, 2018 at 3:48 pm

    Wowy, Sweety Paws, you were super busy the first half of 2018! Oh my yes, I remember you in the lil’ bikini! [whistling] I’m sure you turned a lot of heads at the pool side! Purr purr purr.

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  4. Eastside Cats says

    December 30, 2018 at 10:04 am

    Summer, you looked like a movie star in your shades and boa!

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  5. The Dash Kitten Crew says

    December 29, 2018 at 11:57 pm

    It was quite a year wasn’t it!! I need to get my review together but as Dad is at home we are all behind!. 🙂

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  6. speedyrabbit says

    December 29, 2018 at 10:03 pm

    You’re a working kitty Summer and totally Glam.Hope your mums car troubles get fixed,xx Speedy

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  7. liz says

    December 29, 2018 at 8:51 pm

    Hi Summer & human, Thanks for your 2018 Jan to June update. You’re one special kitty & I’m sure your therapy visits make many people very happy. . ❤️❤️ I look forward to part 2 update.

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  8. Cathy Keisha says

    December 29, 2018 at 8:25 pm

    Whoa! I love those sunglasses and the ‘tude that goes with them. “Not now. I’m busy.” MOL! Can’t wait for part 2.

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  9. meowmeowmans says

    December 29, 2018 at 7:58 pm

    Wow, Summer. Your half year was more exciting that most people and kitties’ full year!

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  10. Catscue Catmom says

    December 29, 2018 at 7:29 pm

    You are amazing and wonderful and beautiful – love all of your highlights this year.

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  11. The Island Cats says

    December 29, 2018 at 7:13 pm

    You had quite the year, Summer!

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  12. Ellen Pilch says

    December 29, 2018 at 5:06 pm

    You are such a busy kitty. You travel more in a year than I have in 10 🙂

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  13. Random felines says

    December 29, 2018 at 4:37 pm

    What a busy year!

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  14. Memories of Eric and Flynn says

    December 29, 2018 at 3:34 pm

    You did have a very busy first 6 months. It was good to have a reminder of all the things you did.

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  15. Melissa & Mudpie says

    December 29, 2018 at 3:30 pm

    You are such a busy kitty!

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  16. Prancer pie says

    December 29, 2018 at 2:47 pm

    You are a girl on the go, Summer. We kits are super lazy. MOL!
    Hope you and your human have a Happy 2019!

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  17. Grace says

    December 29, 2018 at 1:07 pm

    WOw, you are a traveling cat! I can’t believe you haven’t been picked up by some company as their spokescat and brand model!

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  18. CRAIG S. C. OKAJIMA says

    December 29, 2018 at 12:32 pm

    Wow!! You look so pretty, in the Meet The Breeds picture, surrounded by the black and magenta decor!

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  19. The Swiss Cats says

    December 29, 2018 at 11:59 am

    Great review ! And it’s only a half year, wow ! You’re very busy, Summer ! Purrs

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  20. Pat K says

    December 29, 2018 at 11:55 am

    I remember most of those times depicted in the pictures
    from last year. You and your human have really been
    busy – Binga too. Here’s to another busy and successful
    year to you all.

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  21. Purrjamm Cats says

    December 29, 2018 at 9:27 am

    The Easter bunny just cracks us up. Morton went also and it too was super cute and hilarious. We love all these pics. So many wonderful beautiful memories. Loved seeing Binga too. Purrs

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  22. Kitties Blue says

    December 29, 2018 at 9:00 am

    Summer, you are one busy lady. We loved seeing are of these photos again, and look forward to part 2. XOCK, Kitties Blue

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  23. Tamago says

    December 29, 2018 at 8:47 am

    So many things for just half a year — you’ve been quite busy, Summer! Enjoyed seeing all the pictures. The last one in particular is so cute 🙂

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  24. Mickey's Musings says

    December 29, 2018 at 5:57 am

    You really are quite a traveller Summer.
    WE enjoy seeing the places
    you visit 🙂
    Purrs Georgia,Julie and JJ

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  25. Brian Frum says

    December 29, 2018 at 5:30 am

    You sure were busy and that was a fun look back sweet Summer!

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  26. Katie Isabella says

    December 29, 2018 at 5:07 am

    I love seeing where you go and what you wore!

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  27. Margaret Elmendorf says

    December 29, 2018 at 4:08 am

    That was fun seeing your review. You have been one busy lady.

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  28. Kay griffith says

    December 29, 2018 at 4:08 am

    Wow all the highs and bumps in the road you got through in just half the year. You and your human are amazing.

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  29. The kitties of purring pines says

    December 29, 2018 at 3:35 am

    Syouve had a very busy year and we look forward to seeing the second half. You will find modeling jobs fur sure. Hopefully your mom can get a better car….

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  30. Teddy says

    December 29, 2018 at 3:24 am

    Gosh Summer – you are the busiest cat I know but you make it all look effortless. You really brought a lot of smiles to a lot of peeps in 2018 and no doubt will do the same this new year. Can’t wait for the review of your last half of 2018!

    Hugs, Teddy

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  31. ERin the cat says

    December 29, 2018 at 2:13 am

    We are so pleased that Miss Kitty got her new home. I reckon you do more in six months than most of us can in a lifetime. It is truly wonderful and a delight to be able to see all the fun and beneficial things you do.
    Toodle pips
    ERin

    Reply

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