 Thanks for following up my request, Gnatster!
Here's what's got me hooked:
I find gardening in water relaxing, and the way the leaves sway when I tend them is beautiful. I usually do it at night when I'm alone, making it even more precious. When I'm not sticking my hands in there I just watch everyone doing their algae-eating, scum-cleaning, fishy swimmy thing - more entertaining than tv! It's a space for me to putter and think and space out a little, but still be engaged and interested in what's happening.
I'm learning a lot. I've had recurring nightmares for a lot of years in which I haven't finished my science homework and it stressed me out to no end. Now I AM doing my science homework!
Also, I missed having pets (allergic family members) and these pets don't make anyone sneeze.
And let's not pretend we don't enjoy the semblance of some control over something, when so many other things can feel beyond out power. Yeah, I get a little God complex on in my tank from time to time, it's true. But then I've never had an algae bloom...... |