Spooky Shows Up: How a Cat Hijacked Our Virtual Meeting

Spooky Shows Up: How a Cat Hijacked Our Virtual Meeting
How Chaos Became Creative Genius

The Bungalow Edit — August 27, 2025

I was in a virtual meeting this beautiful Wednesday morning with Aubrey, one of my creative partners, ready to go over updates and brainstorm ideas. Coffee in hand, screens shared, everything seemed to be going along smoothly—until my lap suddenly became the center of attention.

Spooky, my cat, who I adopted as a tiny kitten and who has been my feline muse for years, made a dramatic leap into my lap. She wiggled, nudged my hands, and made it very clear she expected attention—whether I was ready or not. Her playful antics instantly drew our focus and shifted the rhythm of the meeting. That little burst of chaos set the stage for an unexpected idea to emerge.

Watching Spooky’s antics play out, Aubrey suddenly blurted out a playful, unexpected, genius design idea. Just like that, inspiration arrived—delivered by a cat with impeccable timing. The scene reminded us that sometimes, the most creative ideas arrive in the most unexpected ways.

In life, the best ideas rarely arrive on schedule. Sometimes they leap into your lap—literally—and remind you that creativity thrives in the unpredictable, the delightful, and the mischievously unexpected. Have you ever had a moment when chaos turned into creativity? Share your story with us in the comments—let us in on your chaos!