Do you recognize this sweet little fellow?
He’s a chinchilla! And much to my extreme delight, I got to pet one today! I was working at the museum when one of the Natural History & Science employees walked by me. He’s a friendly guy and he didn’t recognize me, so he sweetly introduced himself, and the museum’s chinchilla that he was toting across the museum in a little plastic tub that bulk candy comes in. He asked if I wanted to pet him. OF COURSE I WANT TO take him home PET HIM. Was that even a serious question? He was so incredibly soft! Softer than you can possibly imagine – I’ve never felt anything so soft! I about up and left with him (and the remainder of my dignity) right then and there. Alas, I had to get back to work and Mr. Chinchilla had a birthday party to attend. One of the girl’s I work with came over and I told her I was petting the chinchilla. Her eyes widened and she said “Hey! That guy didn’t let me pet the chinchilla when I asked!” That’s when I realized that I either have “DESPERATE ANIMAL LOVER” stamped so clearly across my entire being that the dude felt bad for me and couldn’t resist letting me pet him (likely) or, he missed the ring on my finger and was flirting via chinchilla – which, for the record, is an excellent way to win a single gal. On his way back through at the end of the day, I inquired about the chinchilla’s birthday party appearance (I was secretly praying he’d bring the chinchilla back so I could hold him) and he asked how I found myself in Cincinnati. I explained that I’d just gotten married and we’d relocated to Cincy for my husband’s job. I sincerely hope people do not stop offering me adorable animals just because I’m not single – otherwise I’ll be missing out on some lovely chinchilla nuzzles. It was definitely a highlight of my day!
You know what else is exciting?
A bag of my favorite Valentine’s heart lollipops for only $1! Yep, cheap candy. I was pretty pumped to see them and they’re so delicious that I just couldn’t resist. Happy Sunday!
