Quote of the day: 

 Look up, laugh loud, talk big, keep the color in your cheek and the fire in your eye, adorn your person, maintain your health, your beauty and your animal spirits. -William Hazlitt 

A photo of two Magpies on a rooftop



 If you had the choice to come back to this life as an animal which one would you be? A magpie (seen above), a dog, a dolphin, or a cat? This particular question appears to be a favourite with hiring managers, a sort of curve ball to reveal more about your character and thought process. It's humorous to think about and obviously your choice of animal would have to have positive qualities that could be easily translated into the job function. Luckily this post is not about bizarre interview questions or managers. However, there exists an interesting online 'animal in you' personality quiz that reveals what animal you are. Turns out I'm a penguin with characteristics such as being witty, meticulous, intelligent, dual-natured, inscrutable and self-conscious. Who doesn't like a good old penguin. It's certainly an interesting test.

Speaking of animals here are a few from my Instagram page to help you in your decision making.

1. Squirrel. There are certain types of animals that you just can't avoid seeing or running into. And it is no other than squirrels -mostly grey and some red in colour. If they are not screaming at night, they can be found running through trees, gardens and parks looking for their next meal. With an estimated population of 2.5 million in the UK, grey squirrels can't be missed. Squirrels are great planners and store food ahead of winter months. They are also trusting animals and will trust you enough to eat out of your hands.



2.  Wood Pigeon. By far the UK's largest and commonest pigeon is the Wood Pigeon. It is grey with a white neck patch, often tame and approachable. They eat crops like peas and grains, seeds and nuts. Although people always try to feed them with bread and whatnot. Pigeons are very intelligent and are renowned for their hearing and navigational skills.




 3.  Black Bird. These are found literally everywhere from gardens to the countryside. Blackbird is a songbird belonging to the family of thrushes, and an omnivore eating both plant and meat. With their bright yellow beaks and mellow songs they are quite distinguishable, as the male tends to be black and the female brown in colour. Male blackbirds establish territories during their first year which they will hold throughout their lives.



So what animal would you rather be?


 Peace. Love. Light* 
Current Listen: Louis Armstrong - La vie en rose