It's free week at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium! Zap! (why did I make a laser sound?)
My girlfriend and I -- I may as well say her name. She's a reoccurring character in my story -- Jessica and I totally went Monday after I got out of work. We biked like champs and saw... Fucking fish!
And mammals that act like fish! And sea urchins!
And jellyfish! And pirates! And a fifteen-year-old girl who sounded like a 40-year-old man! Really!
She didn't seem self-conscious about her voice. So I felt OK about laughing. She might have a hormone problem or something, and I feel bad for her if that's the case. But damn, her voice was hilarious.
Our experience also answered an age-old question that had weighed on my mind since I was a lad. What does whale poop look like? I'll tell you. It looks like a green cloud of spores.
I think I'm officially a marine biologist now.
Making the effort to find free fun was worth it! Chicago is good for that. All the museums have occasional pay-nothing days. Some restaurants and pastry shops distribute complimentary food products to promote their business. And the parks here are pretty sweet.
Utilizing the speed of the internet, finding those free or discounted adventures is easy no matter where you live. So investigate your city or town! Exploit its mysteries. And learn more about whales. They take the time to learn about you.
