10/21/2015
So this weekend i did my last two reptile bday parties here in Massachusetts... What an emotional wreck i was.. lol. I didnt think it would effect me as much as it did.... Change is scary....
Loving what i do, seeing the children's reactions, telling jokes & stories, and most importantly sharing my passion!!!
FUN EDUCATION!!! THAT'S WHAT I DO..!.
75 total shows this year since Jan 1st 2015.
Im glad my last show was one to remember forever... I met an amazing young lady just crazy about animals and bugs! Her mom rocked also! From the moment she lined up all the children in single file, had them in total control and following directions to a T.... it made me smile.. . :-) This structure reminded me of my own mother and how i was raised by an elementary school principal...
So i met the beautiful and excited birthday girl Nyla and all of her friends and family... The show went smooth even though i didn't have my normal "crew" ive presented the last 3 years. I even brought a new baby snake, one of my red tail boa hatchlings that was a product of Leo and Cali. 2 months ago.. I sold both to parents and all the siblings but decided to keep this one baby. The children asked me if it had a name? I responded no... her mom jumped in quick and said maybe you should name it after Nyla, your very last show in Massachusetts. I instantly agreed.... :-) the little birthday girl was very excited and seem quite honored that I would keep that name for my snake... this made me truly happy... :-)
At the end of the show I whispered to her mom and dad, that they could keep a male hissing cockroach for their daughter if they were interested. They said yes.! I put it in a container and left without telling the little girl. The mom texted me later telling me how happy her daughter was about the snake being named after her. And even asked if I could come to every birthday party ever.! Haha. Nyla also said the cockroach was her favorite present of all... :-) ( i pray for a daughter like this)..
She even came up to me when i was leaving and gave me a hug.. Those r truly my favorite moments ever... cause i know i made a memory for life with that kid.
Honestly folks, I told you the story because, I have met so many amazing people, families & their children over the last three years doing this. I know you guys always thank me for doing a great job.... but at the end of the day, people like you! Children like that!!! Give me reason to be the man I am today. Thank you so much for the opportunity too share my passion and love for Reptiles and Amphibians! !!
You'll never be forgotten, please never forget me...
Pic.... Happy Nyla.. . :-) and her Spoiled Male Madagascar Hissing Cockroach...
Thanks Nyla... so glad we met.. ill never forget u kiddo.. :-)
