Yep, my kitty is exactly the same way as far as being picked up - he HATES it and will struggle to be let go immediately. But like boscibo said, he will come and snuggle on my lap whenever HE wants to. He actually likes having his tummy rubbed, but when I used to try and touch my girl kitty's tummy, she would attack me ferociously. I sometimes wonder if the girl kitties are more protective of their stomach areas in general because they carry the kittens there or something.