The Spirit Animal

One time I decided that I wanted a job at a hospital. It was my only desire because if you actually get a job at a hospital as a C.N.A. then you are actually getting somewhere in life. You make more money and do a lot more than just wiping butts. You also have the opportunity to be trained as a tech which means you can poke people with needles.

So I went to the job interview. All the questions were going great. Until she threw me for a complete loop.

I kid you not. She asked “If you were an animal, what would you be and why?”

My mind went through a series of answers. I could say Lion because I value family and because they are fierce and can roar loud. I could say Tiger because they look cool and I think I look pretty cool most days. A lamb because I am gentle.

Nope. Picked none of those.

I impulsively said “Giraffe.”

She looked a little surprised.

Who the hell picks GIRAFFE?!

I DO!

This is what I saw in my head…

However, I don't think she really wanted to hear that my tongue is very giraffe like.

So I had to quickly think of a reason why I was like a giraffe.

Needless to say, I decided to say the first thing that I thought...

Tall.

Yup. That's right. I told the Director of Nursing I would be a giraffe because they are tall.

In my creative BS moment I said being tall is important because I can reach the leaves on the trees that not everyone else can reach and feed them. 

She still looked shocked.

Director of Nursing's face...

And no I wasn't.

I am just a creative genius. 

Ever since then if this question ever comes up in my life I will correct the interviewer and inform them that it is my SPIRIT ANIMAL and I channel the powers of a giraffe every day.

I still buy t-shirts with giraffes on them if I see it. 

I had an awesome Volcom one that my sister stole.

That's right Marissa. Caught you in a crime. Again. That you actually committed.