Sometimes I think that I am the biggest sucker on this planet.

Every time people come to me and start talking about their difficult experiences, I find myself bending over backwards to do anything that I can to help them.

I cannot always put myself at the end of the list. I keep trying to remind myself that my own life and my own comfort are also important. But then… You never know when an adorable and homeless animal is going to show up on your front step. This is what happened to me last month when I opened the front door to find an abandoned kitten sitting there. Of course, I had to bring the tiny animal inside. Then, I had to renovate my entire heating system so that the miniature creature could finally be comfortable. I noticed right away that the kitten was freezing cold from the outdoor climate. I tried to place the kitten in a bundle of blankets next to an air vent so that the tiny things could get a little warmth. However, no matter what I did, the kitten wound up back in my lap rather than relying on the heating system. Eventually, I had to invest in a more powerful heating solution so that the little animal could let me work. I purchased a portable space heater and placed it directly in front of the bed for my new friend. Of course, doing this created an enormous problem. This kitten is never going to leave my house with such a delightful source of heating at its disposal. As much as I love to take care of other living things, maybe I should worry about my indoor allergies before I invite a new pet into my house.

HVAC worker