Well it only took 10 years, 11 months, and 49 weeks give or take a few days, but I finally figured it out! Oh, I should probably add the disclaimer that this post is not for the squeamish or anyone eating while scrolling. I’ll pause for you to move on…. Ok, back to the blog. I finally figured out how my vomit alarm works!

For years mine has been stuck on vibrate mode. When my tummy didn’t feel well, I would more often than not, simply spring up and just vomit, surprising everyone, including myself. None of the drama Angel Chuck Billy would do making that awful heaving noise, getting everyone worked up, and jumping into action.

However there was a drawback to my silent approach, in that it was rare for me to vomit in a “preferred spot,” ie: on the tile floor or outside in the yard. It would happen suddenly wherever I might be. Sure afterwards I always helped by trying to clean up my mess. But no one seemed to appreciate my efforts, and instead complained about my inability to warn them in a timely manner. Back in the day, Angel Chuck Billy would try to help, by running to the door himself when he sensed I was going to vomit. But that only led to more confusion, where he’d get let outside, while I stayed in and messed up the carpets.

Well all that changed the other morning! I woke Mom up by nuzzling her in a way that I never do. She instantly realized something was amiss, and asked, “do you need to go outside?” Yes, yes I do need to go out, as I ran towards the backdoor with Mom in pursuit. But it worked! I made it outside in time to relieve my tummy in the yard and not on the living room rug! After comforting me for having an upset tummy, Mom cheered that I finally let her know! I was so happy that I forgot about my tummy issues and ran laps around the yard, while Mom looked up at the bright moon and said, “Mission Accomplished Chuck Billy, Asa finally figured it out!” Alright, I admit I’m a slow learner.