A dedicated Betta owner...

I have a beautiful red handsome betta, Beau.

I use to own bettas in the past but they died a few weeks after purchase. Perhaps, we were younger and our sense of responsibility was limited. It's not that expensive, so we could just buy another fish to replace.

Now. being more matured and more responsible, I aim to keep Beau longer. A fish is a living thing even if it is a fish. Now, I treasure life, big or small. Furthermore, Beau was recommended by a school-age boy. He suggested me to get a red fish like Beau. Thank you pal for your recommendation. I don't regret listening to a young boy's advice.

Beau is also a symbol of humility. The day I took a 7 year old's advice without hesitation. Adult should do this more. Sometimes, the younger ones are more receptive than us adult. And they are honest too. So never underestimate a child's ability. Something that most Asian parents don't do often.

With that, I treasure Beau more. Did I mention that I bought it on my Bestie's birthday? Beau is also a gift to my bestie, sort of.

I would try to keep Beau happy. I bought a nice aquarium, plants and gravels for his 'playpen'. A $3 fish living in a $100 home. Quite absurd for an Asian. A typical cheapskate Asian would invest the most $20 for their $3 pet. Just to illustrate my love towards Beau.

Another 'absurd' thing that I have done is to get myself bitten by mosquitoes despite the dengue warning. It's crazy I know. But mozzies are Beau's favourite. He likes them. So I would go out at dusk, just to catch some mozzies for Beau.

Beau reciprocate my love by dancing. Yes, I have a dancing Fighting Fish!

(I just smacked 4 mozzies and gave them to Beau)