It’s not some existentialist post, really.
It’s about the fish.
I’m here to update the goldfish situation in the Wilhite home. And here’s the update: Minion, the free goldfish that Kid 4 won at the county fair, is the proud owner of a real fishbowl (as opposed to the cool round vase he lived in for his first week here), complete with aquarium rocks, a bamboo plant, and a buddy. Sushi. That’s the goldfish buddy’s name. He’s cute, even in goldfish standards. He has a flowy tail with 4 pieces, as opposed to Minion’s streamlined fins. He’s short and fat, and — you know — that means he’s jolly. Just ask anyone.
After a sketchy first week, Minion started to eat. So, that’s good news. Have I mentioned that goldfish are a little bit disgusting? In so far as it concerns swimming around in one’s waste? We’re learning to deal with that, too. I’ve put my foot down about purchasing any more fish equipment (sort of… but I’m a softie, really) so I don’t see a pump/tank situation arising any time soon. My skills in fishbowl cleaning are now going on my resume. I’m that good. The fish are totally relaxing to watch (I doubt they feel the same about the Wilhites), and we are all doing very well, thank you.
Carry on with your weekend.
(10) Comments for this blog
We had a beta fish named Petri. He had a cool swishy tail, too.
We had a beta fish named Petri. He had a cool swishy tail, too.
Perhaps protesting the durance vile of scouring the goldfish trail is all you really need to say about why your house will not be a menagerie any time soon.
Perhaps protesting the durance vile of scouring the goldfish trail is all you really need to say about why your house will not be a menagerie any time soon.
Long live Minion and Sushi! We never had a fish that lived for more than a week. You are to be commended.
Long live Minion and Sushi! We never had a fish that lived for more than a week. You are to be commended.
Aw! I love the name. Sushi. How cute! Congrats on the new fish. =)
Aw! I love the name. Sushi. How cute! Congrats on the new fish. =)
Love the names, but now I am having a hankering for The Happy Sumo. Mmmmmm, sushi.
Love the names, but now I am having a hankering for The Happy Sumo. Mmmmmm, sushi.