Dolphin point

August 2003

"So you haven't been here yet?" Jacob said handing the tickets over to a friendly woman at the gate.

"Nope, but I have always wanted to." I grinned with excitement.  Jacob had called yesterday to see if I wanted to go to SeaWorld with him,  I jumped on the opportunity.  Alicia of course had already been here several times.  She said she could sit in one of the aquariums for hours. I'm not sure I could do the same but I was looking forward to seeing all the animals.

Hand in hand we wondered around the park. After viewing the fat wobbly penguins we got in line for some artic ride.

"What kinda ride is this," I asked as casually as I could.  I'm not really the roller coaster type of girl,  I wish I was but I just can't get over my nerves. Back on my 15th birthday a large group of us went to six flags, before that trip I had never been on a roller coaster. After the fifth ride I faked feeling ill in line to get out of riding another one, that's how much I'm not a fan.

"Giant coaster, lots of twists and turns." I jerked my head to see him, unable to mask the fear in my eyes. Before I could protest he burst out laughing.

"Relax Jujie, I remember the story, you don't like coasters. It's a motion ride, you sit in a chair and watch a screen while the room moves around. I let out a breath and smacked him on the arm for freaking me out.

The ride turned out to be a lot of fun, even during the scenes where it felt like we were sliding down the ice. Jacob made sure to put his hand upon mine.  The ride opened up to a dark hallway that lead you to the baluga tank. The white creatures were magnificent floating through the bright blue water.  Coming up to the polar bears that were close together, we realized we seemed to be getting more then we paid for. Jacob made a comment about making babies before we both walked away giggling like little teenagers.

After seeing a couple of shows and snacking on popcorn and ice cream we made our way to dolphin point. The rocky landscaping had a couple very large pools. You could lean over the chest high wall and look in, or you could view them through the clear glass wall section. As we walked up I saw a dolphin swim by, making me squeal. I ran up to the wall and leaned over. I was happily met with several gray dolphins splashing around.

"Well I'd say someone loves dolphins." Jacob said leaning down next to me.

"You know I've seen flipper and dolphins in the wild but never up close. I love how they look like they are smiling." I said as I copied the other tourists and laid my hand on the water with my palm flat. The beautiful mammals swam by, poking their heads up to check us out. After several minutes of watching them play I was startled when one came up right in front of me. I hesitated a second before petting the dolphin on it's head. I felt like a little kid in a candy shop I couldn't help but laugh. After a couple squeaks the animal swam off leaving us. I turned to Jacob to make sure he just saw that. Before I could speak he put one hand around my waist and pulled me close kissing me.

"What was that for?" I asked when our lips parted.

"You're just, so cute." He smiled then grabbed my hand leading us away from the growing crowd surrounding the dolphin tank.

We spent another hour or so wandering around before we decided we were starving and left to eat.

"So did I tell you I got that internship I applied for?" Jacob said.

"What? That's great!" I said before bitting into another chip covered in this magic white cheese sauce, I'm telling you it's magic. Jacob went on to discuss the position,  it was a paid internship in business development.  It sounded like a great opportunity I was happy for him.

"I found a new roommate. Remember I told you about the new girl at work, Taylor?  Anyways she was sleeping on a couch and needed a place. Alicia is moving soon so I figured why not." I pushed the white sauce away before I literally ate the whole bowl.

"Yeah, but you haven't known her that long,  are you sure you want to risk another coworker incident?" He said cautiously.

"I know, I thought about that but I don't think Taylor is like that. She came out here with her mom and I don't know I just think it will be ok. And she doesn't move in for a couple months. I mean what are the odds I'd have two crazy coworkers." He didn't have to answer because the waiter appeared with our plates. We spent the rest of the evening chatting about other San Diego attractions I need to see. Making plans to go to the zoo next week and I wanted to try surfing again.

Jacob paid for our meal and we headed back to my place. I was excited to see Alicia was at Dean's and we had the place to ourselves.  Jacob was also because he didn't let me leave the living room without removing my clothes.

"I've been wanting to take these shorts off all day." His voice got low as it tickled my neck. He sat on the arm of the couch as he tugged my shorts off.  I couldn't think of a better way to end the night I thought as I lifted his shirt.



Note:   I wanted to thank everyone for your kind words. I'm so sorry I was out for so long. I was sick with my first pregnancies but for some reason got amnesia and tried again. This time was rough I spent a couple days in the hospital getting rehydrated. The good news is I have more good days then bad now :)  I'm praying for my energy to come back too, soon enough. Anywho thank you for sticking with me. - Juliette