Have you ever been jealous? I think I experienced a bit of that feeling.
My Mummu received a beautiful fish as a gift. I think it's a betta fish. It's a wonderful burgundy colour. It swims and swirls around in its bowl.
My Mummu feeds it everyday, just like me. She talks to it everyday, just like me. However, it seems, life in general is not ALL about me anymore. What's up with that?
I know my Mummu doesn't love me any less. I'm still getting most of the attention. Not once has Mummu snuggled up and had a nap with that fish, so why do I feel jealous?
I've wondered, if this fish got excited and energetic and jumped out of its bowl, how I would react? Would I run and eat it? Probably a nice snack, but sushi is not really my thing.
Would I flick it under the wall unit with my paw and forget about it? No, surely that is not the thing to do! Would I pretend I didn't see it on the floor? I don't think I could live with the guilt of that scenario.
I would like to think I would bark and get the attention needed, to save its life.
I've been thinking about this quite a lot and perhaps I need to grow up some more and get over it. Like I mentioned earlier, I know my Mummu doesn't love me any less, so I shouldn't let it bother me any longer.
I believe I have just made a sound, adult decision and will welcome the unique beauty of this fish.
So, I was just wondering, have you ever been jealous?
“I Was Just Wondering” is a Sunday feature on Sudbury.com from Finn, a Brussels griffon breed of dog, and his “mom”, Jaana Pirnes. Come back next week to see what Finn is up to. Got a question for Finn? You can email him at [email protected].