Fish Eye View

I Think I've Found Where I Belong

2005-10-19T03:31:00.000-07:00

I truly truly love it here! I've met so many nice fish. There are some things called "Sharks" here that apparently everyone is afraid of. I seem to remember some "Sharks" back in my days at the pet store, but they weren't that scary.

Anyway, my friend, Adam, and I came here from that Jamaica place. It took a long time but it has been SOOOO worth it. We met a lot of neat friends on the way. We have a gang now. It's AWESOME!

I hope everyone is doing fantastic. If you are ever nearby, drop in and say "Hi!" LOL.

2005-08-23T19:14:00.000-07:00

I went to sleep in Italy and somehow woke up in a box full of really BIG fish. I tried to talk to them, but most of them were really sad and would not talk. We were in there for days.

When the box finally opened up, I found out from a nice local person where we were. So, here's a postcard.

I haven't stopped eating since we got here. It's great! I haven't seen any of the other fish from the box. Oh well, I am off to see some waterfalls. Whatever those are! See ya.

2005-07-31T11:13:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone!

Just thought that I would drop a note from sunny Venice! I am absolutely loving being abroad. I have met so many awesome people. This place is great. I got to eat cheese and I saw a lot of pigeons. It's SWEET! The guys in the masks are a little scary, though. But that is okay.

I hope that you are all doing great. Much love.

Mr. Fish

Onward

2005-07-01T06:44:00.000-07:00

So, I have made kind of a big decision. I think that I am going to go away for a little while. I've spent the last couple of weeks just looking around at my life here in the bowl. I think that I have done and seen just about all there is to do and see here. I think it's time to move on.

I believe that there are "other mountains to climb" (I read that in a book somwhere) and I want to see them before I die. There is a big world beyond these plants and rocks and I owe it to myself to give it a try.

I will miss this home. I will miss the castle and my Xbox. I will miss Molly and the kids (although I haven't seen them lately.) And I will miss going to the movies. But, most of all I will miss you, my friends who have been so kind to me throughout the years.

We will no doubt see each other again and I cannot wait to share with you the awesome adventures I am about to have.

Hugs,
Randall M. Fish

Okay.

2005-06-08T21:13:00.000-07:00

Alright, I'll try and explain what happened.

First, the guy from the castle came by my place. He didn't have any trivia at all. He said that I had bezzled (sp?) something and that I was going to be sorry. The next thing that I knew, I was face down in the gravel and there were a lot of people yelling at me. Then they dragged me to the other side of the bowl and tied me to a plant.

I was told that I was going to go to jail. I didn't understand what was going on and no one would answer my questions. They left me there for over a day and I was worried that I might get fired.

Finally, another fish came by and untied me. He said that I could go home, and that he was sorry. He was pretty nice. So, I went to the castle but it was all closed up. That was too bad, I could really have used some flakes since I had not eaten in a couple of days.

The worst part is that someone messed my place up while I was gone. And when I tried to go to work this morning, it was still closed. I'm not sure what to do.

Sorry Everyone

2005-06-06T08:38:00.000-07:00

Sorry everyone. I just got home. I have been in jail for the last week or so. It's a long story and I don't have time right now.

I'll give you the whole thing soon.

Love.

2005-05-24T10:10:00.000-07:00

The Boss told us all to go home early today. He looked upset, but I think he was just tired. He'd been up all night in his office shredding things. I guess that must be tiring.

Anyway, there was a guy outside who asked me if he could come by the house later to ask me some questions. I love trivia games! This should be fun!

Update

2005-05-18T08:24:00.000-07:00

I called in sick yesterday. But then I started to feel better. So I went and checked out the new plant. It was fun for a while, but then my boss and his friends showed up there. I hid for a bit and then made it back home.

I hope he didn't see me.

Well, I have got to go pick up the kids and take them to work with me. Molly is going on vacation for a few days.

Doritos

2005-05-11T09:31:00.000-07:00

They are awesome!!!

Strange Encounter

2005-05-06T08:57:00.000-07:00

I was in the stock room today, stacking pepples (that's one of my new jobs!) and this guy in a weird suit came in. He said he was looking for my boss. I had not seen him, but this guy gave me a card with some numbers on it and said to call him if I do see my boss.

I said okay.

Maybe I should give him a call tonight. I bet he likes to play Xbox.

I Love TV!

2005-05-03T07:26:00.000-07:00

So, I watched this new show last night. It's called "24" or something. I'm not really sure what was going on, but it was really intense. It stars the guy from that "Young Guns" movie. You should check it out.

Nothing New

2005-04-28T15:18:00.000-07:00

I just got home from the castle. Work is tiring. My boss had a bunch of his buddies over today. They seemed nice.

Molly brought the kids in for some flakes. We had some fun.

Tomorrow, we are having a staff meeting. I hope there's cake.

Busy Busy Busy

2005-04-26T09:35:00.000-07:00

Wow!

I've been working a ton of overtime at work. We got these new blue flakes at the castle. Everyone seems to like them, but a lot of fish got sick. So, we had to stay all of last night to remove the blue flakes from the storage closet.

Also, we're thinking about opening a "Financial Services" branch at the castle. I'm not sure what that is, but it sounds fun.

I'm Back!

2005-04-24T09:44:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone. Sorry for being so absent lately. Thanks for all of your emails and cards. Someone sent me flowers. That was nice.

Anyway, I have been SOOO busy lately. I got a new boss down at the castle. He's a nice guy, but he's very concerned about something called "the overhead." I keep looking up, but I don't see anything. Everytime I look up , I wonder when Todd and Victor and those guys are all coming back. I miss the parties.

But, I keep busy with work. The kids are getting big. Molly tends to just sit on the couch and watch TV all day. She won't really do anything else. I'm sure she has her reasons.

Talk soon.

Still Kicking

2005-04-04T15:36:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone.

I'm still alive. Life is great right now. Molly moved in with the babies. I even got a job! I'm serving flakes at the castle. I get to eat as many as i want! Can you believe that?!?!

Well, I hope that everything is going awesome for you all.

Life Is Good

2005-03-23T14:01:00.000-08:00

Molly brought over the three babies and we watched some TV last night. That George Lopez is a funny guy.

We ordered a pizza and just hung out. It was awesome.

Not That Fun

2005-03-17T10:12:00.000-08:00

Okay, so last night, we all met at the castle and Victor started talking about something. I wasn't paying that much attention. I was kind of hoping Violet would be there. We still have not met.

Anyway, before I knew it, Victor screamed something and then jumped out of the bowl! Then Todd and some of the other fish jumped out of the bowl. Then more jumped. I didn't feel like jumping so I came home and made a sandwich.

Pretty weird, huh?

Big Night

2005-03-16T09:03:00.000-08:00

Tood just came bay and said that Victor said, "Tonight is the night, get ready."

So, I'm ready.

I don't know for what, but I have my robe and my book.

See ya tomorrow.

Decisions

2005-03-14T21:55:00.000-08:00

Well, Victor says that if I am serious about being in their club, I have to give up bowling. He says it's bad for the soul.

I don't know what to do. I LOVE bowling. But I really like the guys in the club. I don't know.

Maybe Todd will know what to do.

Good News?

2005-03-12T09:55:00.000-08:00

Molly had 18 babies yesterday morning. But, she turned around and ate 12 of them. It was horrible. But, I guess it's good that we now have 6 little ones swimming around. Todd seemed not to care much. He just sighed and went to talk to Victor.

I love my new robe. And now, I have Victor's new book "The Lie of the Human Owner" to read when I am wearing it.

Off to see the babies.

New Clothes

2005-03-09T08:01:00.000-08:00

Todd stopped by this morning. He brought me a new robe to wear to the next meeting. He also said that Victor wanted me to bring my credit card to the meeting. I don't know what a credit card is, but I can't wait to see everyone again.

I'm off to check on Molly. She's been really sick.

Wow!

2005-03-06T17:24:00.000-08:00

What a crazy couple of days!

The meeting I went to the other night turned into a 4 day retreat. I got to meet a lot of neat fish. We all talked and got to know each other. Todd was actually there, and it turns out that he's really a pretty nice guy.

Anyway, the leader of the group, Victor, is very interested in things like light and stars. He talked a lot about "purity" and said we needed to give him money. Then we played 4-square. It was great!

I can't wait until this week's meeting. They're a fun group.

Off To A Meeting

2005-03-01T20:26:00.000-08:00

Hey.

I picked up a flyer at the castle today. Apparently, there is a meeting tonight for people who like to meet people. I gotta check it out.

I'm gonna swing by Molly's and see if she wants to go. I hope that Todd isn't there. He came over last night and punched me while I was asleep. Then he started laughing and left. I don't think he would like my new club.

Better get going. I don't want to be late.

Her Name Is Violet

2005-02-24T13:41:00.000-08:00

I have a new friend. We met on the internet. Her name is Violet. She likes bowling. She's great.

Hopefully we can actually meet sometime at the castle or something. That would be sweet!

By the way. I am feeling much better now.

Hugs.

Feeling Sick

2005-02-17T11:20:00.000-08:00

I think I have a flu or something. My head really hurts and so does my stomach.

I'm going back to bed.

New Best Friend

2005-02-14T21:37:00.000-08:00

Todd came by today. He gave me my ball back. He said it was just a joke. He's so funny. He stayed and watched TV on my couch for about 6 hours. I think he likes it here.

I'm worried about Molly. She is starting to get fat. I hope that she's okay. More later.

Still Having Issues

2005-02-11T19:15:00.000-08:00

Todd won't give me my bowling ball back. He says it's his. I am starting to get angry.

In other news, I found a penny today.

Todd

2005-02-10T15:14:00.000-08:00

Man, I am having a hard time liking this Todd guy.

Today, he came by and yelled at me for about 20 minutes. Something about "staying away from his babies' mama." I don't know what he meant. Then he took my bowling ball and left.

What a jerk.

Great. Just Great.

2005-02-08T13:03:00.000-08:00

So I met Todd yesterday. Get this. He WORKS at the castle. I thought they said they weren't hiring. Anyway, I don't think he likes me very much. He threw the flakes at me and lit up a cigarette. A cigarette!

I think I will stay away from him for a while.

Oh yeah, and I think Walter is dead. No one has seen him for a couple of weeks now. I guess I have to find a new job.

Monday Monday!!

2005-02-07T11:07:00.000-08:00

I watched this great show on TV last night. It was called the "Superbowl" or something like that. I didn't understand any of it, but the commercials were HILARIOUS! I can't wait to watch it again next week.

In other news, Molly said she was sorry for the confusion but now she's not sure that Walter is the father either. Apparently there is another fish in the neighborhood named Todd. I've never met him. I hope he likes hanging out and playing Xbox.

Gotta run. There's a lunch special at the castle today.

I Am Confused

2005-02-04T08:27:00.000-08:00

Well, this is just great. Molly told me that the babies may be Walter's. She's not sure.

I can't believe I have lost my family. I am so depressed.

I'm going to go see what's on TV. That should cheer me up.

Thinking Clearly Now

2005-02-02T13:02:00.000-08:00

Okay. After a lot of thought and a lot of vodka, I have decided that having kids will be a good thing. I'm actually kind of excited about it now.

I hope that Molly is excited as well. I'm off to talk to her.

Bombshell!

2005-01-31T10:34:00.000-08:00

Well, Molly's pregnant.

Not really sure what that means. We did kiss that one time. I don't know if that has anything to do with it.

I guess I'm going to be a father. I need a drink.

Party!!!

2005-01-28T20:24:00.000-08:00

There's a party at the castle tonight. Wish me luck.

Scary Day!

2005-01-26T10:07:00.000-08:00

This giant green brushy-thing came into the bowl today and started brushing everything. We were terrified! It went away pretty quick, but it was pretty traumatic. I panicked and told Molly that I loved her. She lauged at me. It was pretty funny.

I'm getting a little worried about Wally. He's stopped paying me and seems to be really cranky.

Also, I tried some new green food at the blue plant. It made me sick. I won't eat there again.

Not A Good Boss

2005-01-24T09:02:00.000-08:00

I went over to Walter's this morning. He wasn't there. I haven't seen him in a few days. Molly said she hasn't seen him either. I hope that he's okay.

I'm going to go back over there and play a little Xbox. He'll show up, eventually.

I Am Exhausted

2005-01-22T09:47:00.000-08:00

Wow. My first week on the job and I am SO tired.

Wally said he would only give me $2 yesterday to leave him alone. I don't think he is being mean on purpose. It's just the economy.

Anyway, I never thought having a job would be so draining. Oh well. I feel good about what I am doing, and that's all that matters, right?

Well, Molly is coming over to watch COPS tonight. She loves that show. I need to clean the place up.

Bye.

Day Off

2005-01-20T14:04:00.000-08:00

I went into work today, but Wally wasn't home. So, i got the day off.

I went over to the castle to see what was going on there. I had some red flakes. They are so good there.

Then I went up to the surface. I'd heard neat things about up there. It was okay. A little scary.

All in all, it was a good day.

2005-01-19T10:42:00.000-08:00

Good news!

I have a job.

I was over at Walter's playing Fable and he said, "I'll give you $5 if you go home." So now I have $5. This is the easiest job I've ever had.

Well, now that I can rent shoes, i'm going to meet Molly at the Bowling Alley.

Love ya.

Nothing

2005-01-18T16:23:00.000-08:00

Nothing happened today. I think I am starting to get depressed.

It's Monday!

2005-01-17T09:42:00.000-08:00

Hello.

I had a fun party last night. It would have been great if anyone had come over, but it was still great. I love pretzels.

I went to the other rock yesterday. Turns out they are not hiring. I guess it's just a rock.

Molly was there, though. She said "Hello." I think it was a date. I haven't been on a date before. It was awesome! Maybe she wants to go bowling.

Feeling Better

2005-01-16T08:27:00.000-08:00

I've been here for a week now. Yea!

I think I want to have a party tonight to celebrate. We can play cribbage and watch the Golden Globes. I hope Matt LeBlanc wins. He's funny.

Oh, and there's a new rock over by the other rock. I think I'm going to go by and check it out. Maybe they are hiring.

Talk to you later.

Hungover

2005-01-15T09:23:00.000-08:00

Oh man. I went to this party by the green plant last night. I got a little out of control. I'm really paying for it today.

Anyway, Molly was there. We talked for a minute. But then she said she had to go. She's really pretty.

I asked Wally if he wanted to go bowling. He said no. I'll keep asking, he's a good friend.

I'm going to go back to bed. I have to get rid of this headache.

No Job Today

2005-01-13T18:31:00.000-08:00

Well, I didn't get the job. They said they were looking for someone with experience. Experience? I'm only 9 days old. What kind of experience can I gain in 9 days?

Oh well.

I ran over to Wallys' (that's what I'm calling him) after the interview. We had a beer and watched MTV for a little while. Those guys on MTV sure know how to party, I tell you.

Then I ran by Molly's. She wasn't home. Not sure where she was, but that's okay.

New Friends!

2005-01-13T08:28:00.000-08:00

Two new fish moved in today. Walter and Molly.

Walter seems like a good guy. He's got an Xbox, so I really want to be friends with him. Maybe he'll join the bowling league. I think he'd like that.

Molly is really pretty. She seems kind of flaky, though. She doesn't appear to be very intelligent. Hopefully, we will find something in common.

Well, off to find a job. Wish me luck.

Up Late At Night

2005-01-13T01:20:00.000-08:00

I can't sleep. There's just a lot running through my brain. It's really quiet out tonight now that Jerry's gone. Funny, I can't seem to sleep without the noise of him yelling at the T.V.

On top of that, I am thinking that I need to start looking for a job. It's getting to be awfully boring around here. Maybe they are hiring over at the castle. That could be fun.

It would be great to find a niche. I just can't help but wonder why I am here. There has to be a reason.

Oh well. Now I'm tired. Goodnight.

Sad News

2005-01-12T16:19:00.000-08:00

Jerry died today.

I knew he was acting peculiar, but wow. I never expected this. He was just kind of laying on the bottom of the bowl, over by his rock. He was my best friend. I will miss him.

On a positive note; I found my DVD player. It was under the sofa the whole time. I guess I didn't do that great of a job unpacking.

More on Jerry's passing later.

Neighbors!!

2005-01-11T18:09:00.000-08:00

Well, Jerry stumbled over to my place at about 3 o'clock this morning. He was absolutely smashed. (I guess it was that wine that I gave him.) I was exhasuted, but I let him in. Anyway, he just sat there and babbled on about some other fish named Joan, and how this neighborhood isn't like it used to be. Then he passed out in the blue plant. I rolled him over and went to bed.

Woke up this morning and my DVD player was gone! What's worse, I can't find Jerry anywhere to confront him about it.

I don't want to get the police involved. This really sucks.

Settling In

2005-01-10T13:42:00.000-08:00

I got unpacked for the most part today. The last place I lived had a tresure chest thing that I could store stuff in. There isn't one here, so I am thinking about getting one of those storage units. I think they're pretty cheap these days.

I checked out the castle, earlier. It's pretty great. I ate lunch there. The red flakes are amazing. I'll probably go back tomorrow.

Jerry is still avoiding me. I bought him a bottle of Mondavi Cabernet and he just grabbed it and swam behind his rock. What a jerk.

Well, I've been swimming for about 6 hours now and my dial-up connection is soooo slow, so I guess I'll turn in.

See ya.

First Day/New Home

2005-01-09T17:32:00.000-08:00

Well, I just got released into my new home. It seems okay. There's a castle. That's cool. I like that fact that there's a computer. That should come in handy.

There's another fish here, too. He said his name is Jerry. He kinda seems like a prick. Hopefully, that's just a first impression.

Well, more later