A different kind of complaint

[Marthe48]

I adopted my friend's cat last fall when my friend passed away after a short illness. This kitty is more affectionate than all of the other cats I've ever had. I let her sleep in my lap several times a day, brush her, but she wants to be in my lap all the time. I would like to use my lap top, but I can't have both in my lap at the same time. My other option is to move from my spot on the couch, but it is the most convenient place. I rearranged the living room after I got her, so she could lay beside me, as she did when she lived when my friend. But that's not good enough. It seems like the longer I have her, the clingier she gets. Is there anything I can do to get some time for myself?