Betta fish--the quintessential college-student pet. After growing up with a dog and doing a lot of dog sitting and mooching off of friends' pets, I decided that I needed an animal to take care of. While I would love something a little more furry, my life situation does not allow for that just yet. And so, without further ado, I made the 15 minute trek to Middletown, RI to pick out my fish! I looked at the display filled with cups of fish in ranging shades of blue and red (how patriotic!) and found my amazing blue elegant-ear beta. These are the steps I went through!

1. Make Sure Your Outfit Is On Point.

With plaid like that, all the fish will want you as a parent.

2. Get Into a 90 Degree Car.

But that 1 minute period of feeling like you're in an oven while it cools down is all worth it.

3. Make The Ultimate Decision.

Who wants to be my fish?

4. Think of a Name.

This one is named Broseidan.

5. Go on one of the Most Nerve-Wracking Drives of your Life.

Cause a pothole or bad driver who forces you to swerve could kill your little fish!

6. Bowl Setup

Or as I like to call it, moving Broseidan into his new apartment!.

7. Watch Fish Excitedly Swim When Placed in Bowl.

"You mean I get all this room to myself? This is so much bigger than the cup at the store!"- Broseidan, probably

8. Take Millions of Pictures.

Such a cutie!

9. Make That a Million and One.

10. Fall in Love With Your New Pet!

Nuff said <3