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    I wanted to get another newt so I asked my mom what happened to my first one. I couldn't remember how my newt named (creatively) Newt, died. She said it kept getting out of his enclosure and finding him time and time again all crispy and dried out. He was semi-aquatic, kinda like me. The last time he got out he predictably didn't reconstitute. In my elementary school mind, Newt went to the "farm" where all pets retire. Surely, I registered it as something more realistic at the time but I really don't remember because like all childhood pets it was really my mom's responsibility. The flushing of Newt down the toilet is scrubbed from my memory. (Note to Mom: The passing of Newt -- that you killed -- was painless for me so thank you.)

    Mom and I recently brainstormed about 2018 pets that are not dog or cat (Caveat: I really want a dog). She suggested a turtle. But, you know what? Turtles live too long although it might be my only chance at a namesake pet (Shellie II -- thats the second for all yall sans-serif folks). Regretfully, I don't think I'll ever live that life span comment down. I'm good with a 12-15 year pet run but 20-30 years -- I can't do that kind of commitment. A turtle baby today could be a 65 year-old turtle mom. Turtles are a young man's game. Sure, I could adopt a mature turtle, but I'm really feeling a pet baby tbh. My optimal pet won't see me through retirement if not for pet parent malpractice. You don't know what you've got til it's gone, nahmeen?

    Poll: Cold hearted or nah?

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    • Is this part of your improv? What are you asking for feedback?Maaku
    • No its just a real story from yesterday.shellie
    • My mom was teasing me and my boss overheard the conversation so they've all been breaking my balls about it. You can't plan improv with written monologues.shellie
    • Got a lil confused after the post above, lolMaaku
    • Oh no way I'm also doing improv on Friday woot wootdocpoz
    • you must have named him after the little girl from Aliens?sarahfailin
    • consider a tegu, the most dog-like lizard. can be trained. come when you call. max life 20 yrs. https://tinyurl.com/…sarahfailin
    • wuh-whaaat? @sara I'm listening https://media.tenor.…shellie
    • TBH I've never thought about getting a bigger lizard but those Tegu's look cool as hell omg.shellie
    • Why can't you have a dogdrgs
    • I love my apt but it does not allow for dogs or cats. But I asked about lizards and they said maybe.shellie
    • Lizards....docpoz
    • Leopard Gecko is a good reptile as well. 6-10 yr lifespan, easy to care for and feed. https://www.quora.co…zombiewoof
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