Fishes

Well, my husband comes to the rescue again. He already has an idea for our second date. Even before we were married and back when I visited St. Louis (from 400 miles away), he wanted to take me to the City Museum. We never quite made it there. Now I've lived here 4 years and still haven't been.

Our date location is therefore planned. The City Museum has always seemed large and chaotic to me, and with its emphasis on being physical (think when you were a kid on a playground, exploring tunnels, and climbing architecture) and the way it seems to draw in children, I was always able to find a reason not to go.

Glancing at the website, I am just as overwhelmed by all its different attractions. I do remember my husband saying it is best to just focus on one or two since you can't do it all in one visit. I didn't know there was an aquarium there! I love aquariums!

There is also a giant ball pit. For adults. Think a fast food restaurant's playland on crack.

The site (www.citymuseum.org) also says that one should wear tennis shoes and long pants. No sandals or shorts (another reason why I was always able to figure out a place I would rather go to over the City Museum - what exactly am I doing that is too much for shorts and open toed shoes?).

And there is now a giant, cheap ($1!!!) vintage clothing store inside the museum. Yes, please. Let's let the hubby find out about that when I drag him inside for a couple minutes... Yeah. *Rubs hands together in gleeful planning.

This should be interesting! I'm scared! But with the promise of fishes and vintage tops, I will conquer my fears! Oh, and for love! Oh yeah, also for love!