My Biss

I found bliss the other day and I wasn't even looking for it. Of course I want it all the time and yearn for it, but on this particular day, it wasn't on my mind. I decided to take a much overdue trip to the beach, with my rabbit in tow. We ventured to a new little spot farther down than we usually go. I found a pretty secluded spot on this secluded piece of beach, and set up our usual routine: blanket and her open cage door. I sit on the blanket and stare out at the sea with it's roaring waves and breathe in the salt air, all while waiting for Pinguini to make her debut.

We sat for awhile and at one point she curled up in the crook of my body and I laid my head down and just pet her. The temperature was just perfection; warm sun on my face and a steady cool breeze running over us. She never likes to go far from me, so she usually stays right up alongside me or underneath me. I love the feeling of being sought for protection and love. There was nothing in the world I needed to do, no where I needed to be except right there on the beach with that wonderful creature.

I adopted Pinguini two years ago, the first time my heart was broken in L.A. I went to the pet store looking for a hamster or something for minor comfort and I saw this beautiful white bunny in a homemade rabbit hutch, off to the side of the store. I wanted so badly to pet her, but was a little afraid because her eyes were so blue they appeared red in the light. I thought "oh what a cute bunny, as soon as I stick my hand in there she's going to go possessed on me!" But there were these two children who opened up her cage with no timidity and pet her and she licked their hands. I couldn't help but smile and think, "well, if she didn't bite them.." So after they walked away, I reached my hand in and she licked me too. She gave me so many bunny kisses and it just filled up my heart.

For awhile I wasn't sure I should've adopted her, because I had no idea how much work rabbits can be, but all along the way someone was looking out for both of us. She may occasionally get startled and nip me, but overall she has brought a light to my life and I understand what it's like to need companionship. I was never one to rely on an animal for it, but she is so special. I took her to the beach with me about a week after I got her and she never once tried to runaway. Since the beach seems to be our special spot I named her after this little cafe that sits right near where we park. Everytime I would see the cafe's sign I would giggle and smile; just something about the word was funny to me and brought up my spirits. Therefore I christened her "Pinguini" and everytime I say her name or see her I am filled with love and utter bliss. I wish everyday could be a day just like this.