I got a hamster :D he is adorable, sweet, and likes to be held and petted (I made sure to ask the guy at the pet shop which one liked to be handled the most). I hope he will be happy! And I think he will help me with my depression issues, too. Whenever I had Vlad (my albino gerbil), I would always play with him when I was sad and he made me feel much better. I hope having a little furry companion will work out as well as I’m hoping it will!
I don’t have pictures yet, but here is one that’s close to what he looks like (he’s a Syrian Hamster, hence the name Gilgamesh):
Michelle kindly said she would feed him while I’m away in Samoa, and if all goes well I can just keep him in my room so Calvin & Hobbes don’t decide they want to “play” with him.
Also, I just realized that Gilgamesh can be shortened into “Gilgy” which is close to the word “gilky” that I made up when I was like 2 to describe something “good and silky.” Best name decision ever!
Wish us luck!
3 responses to “Gilgamesh!!!”
biodork
May 12th, 2010 at 20:02
I want pictures when you get a chance! Will you take a picture that puts his size into proportion?
Mom
May 12th, 2010 at 22:26
Bean,
That’s a cute picture, and it does look a lot like Gilgamesh but… well…um…
…why is there a bullet hole in his side…?
snappdragon
May 13th, 2010 at 02:37
Sure! Pics will be up as soon as I get my camera unpacked :P
And mom: its a cowlick basically, lots of hamsters have them in the same place on both sides…Gilgy has them they are just lighter :)