Hey guys C:

How're ya'll doing today? So far, I'm doing fine xD I had a rough day at work yesterday and my legs are a little sore from running around and up and down stairs and STUFF. Luckily I only have two shifts left before my vacation starts on friday. I'll have four days to chill and hang out with my boyfriend and PLAY MINECRAFT. We found 29 diamonds in one cave, and it wasn't even spread out through the cave just ONE PART of the cave. It went like, "Look, a diamond!" "AWWW YEAH ANOTHER DIAMOND" "OH MY GOD THIS IS DIAMOND HEAVEN"

I could go on but yeaaah... You get the basic idea on how that went xDD

I know we plan on going boating on Sunday, but I would love to try and fit a trip to Seaworld in those four days. I haven't been to a Seaworld Park in about six years, and the one here has so many roller coasters, I thought it was a Six Flags xDD

Anyway, just don't expect me to be online much over those four days C: <3





Unfortunately, shortly after Axel had passed away, Paradise also died. It was tough to lose my bettas so close together, after all the months I had taken great pride in caring for them. I wish I had been able to diagnose their conditions earlier, maybe there could have been time to save them.  However, owning them was a great learning experience and I have a whole new love for bettas C:

I couldn't stand to look at an empty tank and when the boyfriend and I were out, we swung by a local Petsmart to pick up a goldfish (thinking it might be a nice change of pace). BUT I decided to check out the bettas and they had a beautiful Dragon Scale who was so vibrant and active, there was no way I was just gonna pass him up xDDD

Because Paradise and Axel had both died in my tank, I trashed most of the tank set up and picked up a ton of new supplies. Stephan also picked up some supplies to help me out and, two and a half hours later of cleaning and scrubbing the old tank, his new home was all ready c:

Here are some pics of the new setup and the Dragon Scale betta C:




The car ride home C: They had a sale sign up that had expired so I got two bucks off AWWW YEAAAH idk I love it when stores do that xDDD



Full tank view



Stephan thought the waterfall deco would look cool against the black rock, and I agree c: I still feel that the plants look out of place.



I wanted a new filter, my last one was CRAP, and a new thermometer. The last one sat on the outside of the tank and wasn't as accurate.



WAITING TO GO IN HIS NEW HOME. I think he felt threatened by the roses on my glasses xD I was like, dude chill. CHILL.



fabulouuuuuuuuuuus



I love how this little guy has all this space to himself xD He's been mostly hanging around by the heater, but this morning I saw him checking out the waterfall deco, so that's good. I plan on getting a moss ball here soon, as recommended by =Zukuro.

Stephan named him Amor, which I thought was LAAAAAAME but now it's cute C: And Lydia's last name -shot- ahahahhaha no

He's such a cute little bugger and I'm excited to have him c: I've always love Dragon Scales so actually having one is pretty freaking sweet. I hope it gets bigger, that would be awesome xD

_{tl;dr ALANA LIKES BETTAS o3o}







I've already had two people contact me about stones and I'm backed up on artwork now xDD I will still look at anything you'd like to offer up, but keep in mind that it might take me a good while to get your art to you C:


If you saw the ugly stones in the pictures above, you'll understand why I want gemstones xDD I really want to continue with the waterfall deco in the tank and I feel that some crystal points/clusters and polished gemstones would fit very nicely. I'm looking for ones that will complement the black gravel, waterfall, and Amor's coloration so if you guys have any that I might be interested in, feel free to send me a picture c: I'd be willing to trade artwork for the stones or crystals.

Here are some links to some stones that I like~

Amethyst Tumbled Stones
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Black obsidian stone
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Crystal Clusters
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(I know these might be a tad bit hard to get, so I'd be willing to do more art for one xDD)

Geodes
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(preferably ones that don't have large openings, I don't want to risk him swimming into it)

Note- Ones larger than 1.5 inches would be best, or anything that he wouldn't be able to devour. They would also need to be very smooth with no jagged edges, something that won't tear his fins up.

_{tl;dr ALANA LIKES SHINY ROCKS o3o}




Anyway, I really appreciate anyone who took the time to read all this and such, I know I hardly ever post long journals like this xDD BEFORE I END IT THOUGH, I LEAVE YOU WITH THIS







HAVE A NICE DAY <33