Dit "Bonjour" A Mon Petit Ami

I finally did it!

It's been almost two weeks after the tragic loss of my fish, Harrison. The day after he died, I went out and bought another fish that looked exactly like him. But, I feel as if I did so prematurely. I wasn't ready for a new fish and because of that, this new guy sat nameless and emotionally neglected for a week. But today something changed, and I felt like I was finally ready to let go of Harrison. His death was sudden and unexpected, and in my grief I don't think I ever gave him a proper goodbye.

So long, Harrison. I feel personally responsible for your untimely death and for that I will never be able to say sorry enough. But you made me happy for the time that you were mine. I hope one day you and I will meet again. Just keep swimming, buddy.

Now I can move on. This may sound all a little melodramatic to you, but I have a very deep love for fish. Sometimes I tell them more than I tell actual human beings. Since I am in no place to have a dog or a cat of my own, fish are the next best thing to "mans best friend." I find that I get very attached. But, I digress...

Everyone, meet Jacobin. Yes, it took me a week to come up with this name but I find I am quite satisfied with my choice. I named him after my favorite place in Lyon, Place des Jacobins.

As some of you may recall, I call it "My Piece of Heaven." Place des Jacobins is everything I ever wanted when dreaming about living in France. It has the grand square surround on all sides by streets and rues. It has the Parisian style buildings surrounding it with the rectangular windows and designer rod iron balconies. There are benches for people to sit, enjoy the blue sky and watch the people as they go by. On one corner is a cafe, and on the other is Dior and Gucci. In the middle of the place is a HUGE fountain donned with the typical naked statues of mermaids clutching fish so tight to their chest that the fish are literally puking streams of water. (Art? Or a horny sculpture with a fish fettish? The world may never know). It's about a mile from my school, but I'd walk their every day just to feel the way I do.

So, Jacobins fits. He and I are going to get along just fine I think :)