11 years ago today, NBC published the first blog post. According to the stats – 3644 posts, 96.4K visitors and 152.7k views. And I can’t help but think for a simple blog, NBC is doing pretty feline eh 🐈

I never thought this blog would last that long. But it’s a hobby that keeps me going. WordPress is the purrfect platform to archive all the stuff that I love, a place where I can share my good and sometimes wicked sense of humor, a place to show off my daughters’ art and drawings.

It’s also a sanctuary to grieve and pay tribute to loved ones who had departed, to say the things that were left unsaid. With this blog, it helps calm my frazzled mind, pacify my anxious heart and heal the broken parts of my soul.

When I started this blog, my friend asked why I named it New Bloggy Cat (NBC) knowing that I’m a dog lover. I said it’s because my personality is more like a cat. I’m independent, I like my quiet space, I enjoy my naps and I’m a non-conformist.

So, on this special day, here’s 11 important life lessons from NBC. And instead of posting pictures, I’ll share my doodle art instead…

Lesson #1 – Have a mind of your own. Live life on your own terms and don’t let anyone tell you what you should and should not do.

Lesson #2 – Take good care of yourself. Good pawsonal hygiene is important to keep the dogtor away. So, paws and clean yourself after every meal.

Lesson #3 – Be independent. If you fall, get up and keep moving forward.

Lesson #4 – Sleep is precious. Please stop overthinking at night. You need sleep 💤

Lesson #5 – Stretch after sleeping. A good stretch helps improves flexibility and get rid of any aches in the muscles.

Lesson #6 – Insist on the best. Know your self worth and do not settle for anything less than you deserve.

Lesson #7 – Quiet your mind. Take time to meditate and do not stress or worry about something. Remember, busyness is the drug we were never warned about.

Lesson #8 – The sun revitalizes. The sun is the most important thing in everybody’s life and we often take it for granted.

Lesson #9 – Think outside the box but…if the box fits, just sit and stop thinking.

Lesson #10 – Read more. Books are important for your mind, heart and soul. Something magical can happen when you read a good book.

Lesson #11 – Toilet paper is the number one enemy. Text me if you need help to destroy the toilet paper.

To all of you who read my blog, thank you from the bottom of my heart ♥️