My little swimmer

Have you ever had a pet that practically defines you? For many it is their best friend and pup, others it's a cat, for me, it's my fish. Yes, my fish.

I have a fish by the name of Schwart. Which, loosely translated means 'black' in German. Not that I speak German, but I know a few terms here and there. Little Schwarty came into my life in October of 08 when my roommate won him in a game of Bob for the Fish. He has called Lindsey and I family for 8 months. And what a great 8 months it has been.

Schwart is not like most fish. Oh sure, every parent thinks that of their baby. That they have a real special little guy not like anyone else on the face of the planet. Well I'm telling you, he really IS like no other. He just loves people, when he is put in a solitary place he always seems sadder and less swimmy. He hates dark bowls. When we change his water we often but him in a cermaic bowl and he just sits in place. He loves the sun and light. During these summer holidays he sits in my kitchen in a very large jar with multi colored pebbles at the bottom.

My little guy also happens to be quite the ladies man. He loves girls, possibly due to the fact that he lived in an all girls dorm. Whenever a girl enters the room he looks right at you and flits his little tail like a crazy little swimmer.

Now, a fish may seem like a distant creature, and some may argue it's due to their 3 second memory scan. But I, and many others would beg to differ on this account. He really does care about his family and friends. I love to wake up and see his bright shiny scales.

This may be considered an odd attachment, but I just can't help myself, and most animal lovers would feel the same.


until later,

the explorer

p.s. I am still working on my 101 list, no worries, it is still to come!