Missing it.

I was just thinking about the zoo...and wishing that I could work there and have weekends off. I miss the animals and some of the people. Every time I see orangutans and elephants on tv, in the paper, online, and especially when I read about them on zoo atl's updates, it just makes my heart break a little that I'm not there to be a part of it. And it made me think over my feelings on animals a little. I've decided that dogs are my favorite pets, orangutans are my favorite (nonhuman) primates, and elephants are my favorite large mammals with which to work. And all of this is based in experience. It's not that uncommon to have worked at a zoo, but then, it's not that common either. And I wish I could have it all-the job I wanted and weekends off. I mean, it's not that much to ask. It's not like it's glamorous or pays much. But it's such a rewarding investment of your time. It gives you job satisfaction. I just wish they let their keepers have the stupid weekends off.