Ever since Kane passed away, I dread pets. I ultimately cannot
stand them any longer. For the reason that sooner or later, they will pass, and
by then too much feelings are involved making it so unbearable and heart-throbbing.
One day, I went to the Mini Forest. It is located at the
center of our city, right across the Police Station to be exact. I was out
there to look for indoor plants. In this tiny little corner with just a
makeshift table to stand all the glass containers in place, I saw vibrant and
amazing creatures. Fishes. Oh how I was amazed just looking at them! I bought 2
for just P10.00 each. I totally forgot about my plants and I didn’t care less.
I was more ecstatic to have 2 little creatures to call my own again.
When I got home, I carefully placed them on my bedside table
along with fresh flowers nearby. I kept staring at them and all those qualms of
having a pet again suddenly went away. I named them Tiger and Snow.
They died right before I left for Guam.
I then bought a fighting fish just to keep me company in my
tiny apartment. I named him Tryst. I entrusted him to a friend as I was already
leaving the island. He passed away last year just before I got married. He was
a fighter. He jumped off his bowl twice and still found him alive.
When I finally settled and came back home, my love for
fighting fishes grew. I would give them away as gifts and bribes to my little
nephews and my favorite cousin Zoilo. I have 6 fishes that are sheltered in my
bedroom at my Mama’s house as I write this. Oh how I miss them all most
especially to the overgrown Damon who seldom swims nowadays.
The first pet I had in Guam but didn't survive much longer. Little did I know of chlorinated water and such. I actually killed this $2.00 fellow.
My dearest Tryst. A favorite pet I must say.
The overgrown Damon that melts my heart all the time. He is so big that he almost cannot carry himself up to swim.
A least favorite of mine. No name.
The 3 stooges! Who would have thought Mayo Jars would make as lovely fish tanks?
The newest amongst the bunch. No name. Lovable though. He swims when tank is tapped. He reminds me of Damon.
I tried breeding them once. I failed.
They are simply adorable. You all should get one. It doesn't cost much at all.
Have a lovely weekend!
