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You are a different animal, nothing less.

Which animal would you compare yourself to and why?

The rain elapsed, followed by a slight sunshine. Having been home all day due to the reduction in job demand by the company I currently work for, I was among those laid off till further notice. Cold and jittery, my mind took the greater part of me. It has been raining all through this month, to the surprise of everyone. Where does the hall of mountain sunshine seem to be suddenly becoming a cold water forest? Maybe it’s climate change. Madrid, the center of Europe, has monotonous weather. 

What again is this topic about? * Which animal would I compare myself to and why? 

I quickly stepped outside the gate to grace the noon sun, which pelted my spirit and soul and had me in the same position with my body fighting over the best position, which was most enjoyable. Putting my face up directly to the rays of sunlight, eyes closed, wishing that I could be made to lie down in my position for a long period of time, though I was only in front of my house building, resting partially on a parked vehicle. Many passersby understood the importance of the sun to me, judging by their looks towards me, of which I paid no attention. Suddenly there was a bird noise, which reminded me of a particular bird back then in my hometown, usually heard early afternoon and evening, a unique one though. However, that is not the type of animal I am or like to be compared with, but I love its gentle and peaceful nature. 

Irrespective of your kind,no animal survives alone.

Even as the memories of hunting them for food in the past resonated in my mind, something I frown at currently because I believe that every animal has the right to life. There sit two birds of the same feather, like the usual words (they flock together), but something stood out that had me in awe, even to the point of taking my mind away from these golden rays of sunshine. I looked furiously towards the birds sitting on telephone cables; it appeared that they were young couples or friends of opposite sexes. It was my first time seeing such intimacy between such animals, even in humans. At first they spoke to each other in their language, then kissed passionately. I became confused because I never believed my eyes. Then they mated, after which they caressed each other by picking each other’s feathers, even to the extent of laying their heads on each other. I froze at my position, not realizing how long I had been gazing at these wonderful birds. Maybe the universe was talking to me indirectly about how life, courtship, friendship, and marriage should be, or maybe I am lost in my own thoughts. I quickly ran inside, having enjoyed the sun and the birds’ companionship… 

As humans, we are nothing less than a different animal, but whichever you choose to be, or compared with! Let it be with love, openness, and tolerance for one another; For irrespective of your kinds, no animal survives alone.

HUNTED DREAM

What’s a topic or issue about which you’ve changed your mind?

One decision that still haunts me is changing my mind about my schooling. ..

I quickly relocated to the city in order to avoid the influence of my parents and to be accepted into a university. I wanted to get a degree in economics from one of the best universities in the country because as  I was the smartest one among my siblings. I was and still am grateful for the help my parents provided, even though it was regrettably insufficient. I took part in a lot of pre-university admission exams, but because my scores were slightly not enough and there was no one to solicit for me, I was unable to get into universities. 

Time did not appear to be on my side. The third year has finally passed. I was unhappy with myself and the lack of support except for that of  my parents, I continued to try.Even though I was more clever than most of my high school buddies and mates, they gained admission into universities before me, which further perplexed me in my current circumstance. I was still reliant on my older siblings in the city, though, for clothing, food, and accommodations, and they were growing weary of seeing me as a dependent adult rather than as someone who was doing it for the sake of admissions into university. I was relieved when I chose to enrol in an accounting diploma program, but I had to withdraw out of school before my final year exam due to unforeseen financial and academic problems. That’s when I changed my mind to stop my schooling quest a decision that hunts me to date.