Thu 17 Dec 2009
***5 Days of Magic***: Lime Crime
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***Contest Closed***
Our winner is Sonia, comments 350, who identifies with a fox.
Day 3: What’s magic without unicorns?! Today is your chance to win a $50 gift certificate to LimeCrimeMakeup.com!
To enter, tell us: which animal do you identify with, real or fantastical, and why?
Do I even need to answer that question?! ;) I identify with unicorns because they are self-reliant, highly individualistic animals. Colorful, whimsical, exuding GLEE and optimism! They get along well with people and other animals but, in the end, are loners – it’s uni-corn, meaning ‘one’. I often feel like a misfit who charges forth nonetheless.
You have 24 hours to submit your answers – comments only please! Winner will be picked randomly and contacted by email.
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
I identify with cats, mainly Siamese because they are little sweethearts, but know who they are and who they like. Plus, they are so mysterious!
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:10 pm
A cat! Sleek and independent yet cute and cuddly! Plus cats have often been used throughout history as a personification of femininity and the supernatural
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
I think I can identify with a more realistic animal, such as a daschund. They are wildly independent and bold, but have a very soft side to them that I think is very much me.
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
I think I relate to cats the best, they are often loners, preferring to go about their own way, doing their own thing.
They seem to have a desire to be elegant, sophisticated. They are such complex creatures, yet so easily made happy- once you figure out what it is they want!
<3 <3 <3 BrassBird
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:14 pm
mmh… I’d say penguins :D
they’re fluffy, goofy, sweet and giving!
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
i identify myself as cat mainly cause they are so indipendant as i am. they are friendly, intelligent and they dont cling onto one person they get along with nearly everyone :) x
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
Owls <3 I adore owls more than any animal. They seem like such shy animals to me, which makes them loners. Plus owls are wise. :)
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
Cats, for sure. They only do what they want, but can be rather friendly. They are rather intelligent and enjoy looking sleek.
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
I identify with the phoenix. In legend, the phoenix basically lived forever in 1,500 year life cycles. At the end of each cycle, the bird would die in a burst of flames and be reborn from the ashes.
I identify with the metaphor of this animal: redemption and rebirth; essentially adopting the idea that yes, I will make mistakes, but I can pick myself up from the ashes of my mess, and move on with new knowledge and wisdom about how to better live my life.
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
Dogs. My corgi is ADHD (like myself, only he’s not medicated) and has quite the sense of humor. I envy the fact that he gets to sleep all day while I’m in medical school, though!
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
Raccoons! Resourceful, creative little bastards with the weirdest solutions to every problem. :)
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
Owls. Wise, elegant and beautiful but also solitary. Beautiful feathers and cute big black eyes. And actually, having a head that could revolve around 360 degrees could be useful if I were an owl. Then again, I’m a writer and I don’t think that wings will be very compatible with my keyboard.
Oh, and owls can fly. How cool is that?
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
as far as a real animal i would say i identify most with a fox :) im sly, cunning, quick witted, and still cute while doing all of that :)
for fantastical… i would say a cupcake princess. i feel i am definitley the queen of a land of pink fluffy delicious beauty. :)
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prettycupcakeincouture Reply:
December 17th, 2009 at 4:22 pm
and unicorns and cupcake princesses are best friends….duhhhh. ;p
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:22 pm
I say dragon. i can be a total bitch sometimes and am very attractd and tend to collect shiny things also im kinda of a loner and ofer perfer my own company.
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
cats! i’m always curious, and it gets me in trouble. but never enough to make me stop getting into things i shouldn’t, so i guess i have 9 lives too ;) haha.
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
i identify with otters, i don’t know why but i always feel empathetic when i see one.
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:26 pm
prooobably a bat. in part because someone, somewhere, titled my living space ‘the batcave’, and in part because–well, bats. tiny, dark, blind, prone to hanging upside down, lives in caves, shrieks terribly, occasionally have absurdly long tongues and sharp pointy teeth…
no, i’m pretty sure i shoulda been born a bat. *wry* i like ‘em. they flap around blindly and go into panics when people touch their space. there’s all these weird myths surrounding them, but they’re just…bloodsucking mammals who fly. uh. >_>
…ALTERNATIVELY A MERMAID. i wanna live in a mermaid kingdom. with mermaids. underwater. so we can poke humans and speculate on why those silly two-legged monkeys upstairs are so weird and NEVER COME ON LAND EVER. >=D
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:26 pm
Porcupines. All of a sudden I LOVE THEM! they just seem so amazing! they have spines to keep things away, but it doesnt hurt themselves. I JUST LOVE PORCUPINES!
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:27 pm
i’d say I relate most to dolphins, because they’re smart, cute, playful creatures with their own kind of grace and beauty. Plus I love to swim! (I’m a Pisces).
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:27 pm
Cats. I run hot and cold like they do ;)
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
I am the dragon – an old soul, wise and highly misunderstood. I often lurk in the darkness until I see my time to spread my wings and fly. I am a mother, protective to the last, unexpectedly nurturing and kind. You think I am hoarding my gold, but I will give willingly to those who do not seek treasure.
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
A gryphon !
It’s not so cute, it’s no pink, but it’s a powerful fantastical animal !
An eagle, and a lion, two animals that i love, the eagle, one emblem of the USA, the eagle is free, is the sky king, and the lion, the world’s king ! :D
And i love the disney movie the lion king ! haha
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:30 pm
I have the eyes and the behaviour of a cat, but in the inside I feel like a songbird – I’m longing for inner peace and freedom yet do I need to sing every time to survive.
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:30 pm
I think I am a cow, cows are majestic animals that are not usually thought of to be intelligent or really anything other than a food source. I think they are beautiful (and delicious). they are laid back, take very good care of their offspring, loyal and affectionate. They have deep, soulful, loving eyes, my boyfriend tell me I have “cow eyes”. They are unique, no two cows look the same.
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
I’m not sure what animal I identify with since ‘identify’ seems to I think imply we have something in common. My favourite animals are cats and Elephants. I already talked about liking cats but in a word: Snowball. Elephants are the most beautiful and majestic creatures, they seem so kind,they remind me or people but better, more simple and pure; they tend to lack unneccesary agression. You don’t find an evil elephant. They also seem to posess some sort of mysterious wisdom and so much grace. There is also something profound about their approach toward death.
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
I identify with goldfish the most because they always make me smile when I see one swimming in a fish tank. Any goldfish I have owned has seemed to be very friendly (as friendly as an animal that I can’t touch can be) and much smarter than people often give credit.
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
before I even knew about you or limecrime,I fell in love with unicorns,so I’d also have to pick them also. if any of my friends see or hear a mention of uniorns they automatically think of me,I got one tattood on my foot may of ‘09,I drew a giant one on my wall,there’s even a picture of me with a unicorn head I can show you haha awkward. love them because they’re mysterious but vibrant.
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
I identify with cats because they’re individualistic, quiet, elegant, independent, quirky, and mercurial. I think they’re full of personality, able to be both tender and sharp.
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
I identify with giraffes.
They are so unique and and tall.
I find them completely special mostly because they remind me of myself.
Giraffes are notorious for being incredibly tall and have long necks.
I myself am tall.
They have extremely long tongues and as do I, and take pride in it as well.
Each giraffe’s pattern is completely unique and different from any other giraffe.
And finally giraffes are good at making anyone laugh with just silly faces, much like myself!
See:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b132/Dead_Seamonkey/giraffeandme.jpg
*note: hair doesn’t look like that anymore, but see our resemblance?!
They are docile creatures, much like myself and never result to violence.
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
A faun! (Or in my case, a fauness :D) A half-goat half-human guardian of the forest, they are often depicted playing music and pursuing beautiful nymphs…sounds like me alright! *grins*
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
I am strongly relate to dolphins. I’m strongly connected to the sea and I think they are intelligent, charming and mysterious animals. They also give me the feeling of freedom :)
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
A Pegasus. It is a winged horse from Greek mythology. It comes from the Greek word Pegasos which means strong. I identify with it because I consider myself an emotionally strong person. Considering the obstacles I have had to overcome, I feel like I have had to also spread my wings and fly, so to speak :) Also, the pegasus sprang from the head of Medusa when Perseus cut off her head, which symbolizes the chaotic family I was born into! LOL :)
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
Well, My nickname says it all, it’s gotta be cats! Try are largely independant, but still secretly crave affection and love, they are strong and agile and each has their own highly individual personality. I dress in cat ears whenever possible hehe, they don’t call me Kitten for nothing!
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
I identify with butterflies. ;D I love them, and I feel like when i began liking butterflies I sort of transformed into who I really am. Like a butterfly, I’m also kind of clumsy but in a sort of graceful way, the way butterflies fly. And I’m also very quiet, I prefer actions or visual art as expression, instead of talking.
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
Deer, I think. I’ve always felt a sort of comfort around them. They’re so beautiful and majestic, and there’s always a strong relationship with nature that’s associated with them. I used to be much more nimble and graceful as a child, but have since gotten rather clumsy. I like to think the inner me is more deerlike. ;)
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
i’ve always identified with birds. hawks soar through the sky, relying on their wings and the wind to get places. they perch, watching the world around them. that sounds all cool and serious, but i’ve also got the silly chatteriness of a cardinal who just wants more sunflower seeds and knows you’re hiding them. birds are funny and flighty, just like me.
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shannan Reply:
December 17th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
but a more interesting and mystical analogy for myself is the dragon, especially according to the chinese astrology. they’re quirky, creative, individualistic and stubborn!
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
I identify most closely with the marmot.
Most marmots are highly social, and use loud whistles to communicate with one another, especially when alarmed.
They are also small and very cute. :D
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
For me, it’s a tie. I identify with fairies and unicorns. I’ve collected unicorns since I was young. I also have a love for anything with fairies. Sometimes, I prefer to do pastel shimmery makeup to bring out my inner fairy.
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
I identify with Lions a) because I’m a Leo, b) for their royal stance that I like to emulate and c) ecause of their afinity to sleep.
We also have kind of the same hair n_n.
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
I can definitely relate most to a Luna Moth. I like to be bright, but I change my style a lot (Luna Moths shed their skins 4 or 5 times before they’re grown!) I’m a night person, for sure. Nothing’s better than the blue-black covering of everything to make you wonder at the beauty of it all. Eating takes a backseat when I’m working on a long and involved project, and I often wonder why my belly hurts after a while (adult Luna Moths have no mouths!) And last but not least, like the Luna Moth, I only like to mate at night ;)
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December 18th, 2009 at 12:42 am
you should win lolwut. this is the best analogy haha
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
I want to say mmmh .. Minnie Mouse hihi ! Because I love her ! She’s like me, so ‘female’ haha, and she love pink too :) she’s in love with mikkey and i’m in love with .. hum a boy who don’t care about me but i’m in love that’s the most important :P I love her bows and her dresses =)
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
I would have to say I might identify best with humans :)
Humans are animals and the most creative and expressive ones. Humans have to power to both create and destroy. And we have language, being a linguistics major this aspect is important to me. However, taking this question more literally I would say that I best identify with the Fox. The fox is cunning, brave, intelligent, and not to mention beautiful.
If I could own a fox as a pet I would call it Mr. Todd after the Beatrix Potter Character.
<3 Cait
p.s Todd actually is an old anglo-saxon term for fox :)
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:46 pm
I would say a Hyena, because I’m usually always laughing and am sometimes a little bit pyhsotic.
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:46 pm
I think I’m a zebra, because zebras are individualistic yet long for companionship like I do!
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
A bird. I can most identify with a small bird like a sparrow. I’m always afraid of bigger birds (people who intimidate me). I don’t like new places or new things but I know when those things are necessary (such as when a bird flies south for the winter or leaves the nest.) I love being free & able to come & go as it pleases me & if I could I’d love to be able to fly. I eat like a bird too. Yeah about two times my body weight a day. Okay that’s an exageration but I do eat a lot & I stay active for the most part so like a bird even though I eat alot I don’t gain a lot. Birds are lovely fluid creatures & I hope that I can immulate them but I know I can at least identify with them :)
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
I identify with Greyhounds. They’re very shy with elegant lines but also tend to be very abused if they aren’t retired Greyhounds. I owned one and she was absolutely a doll.
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
a phoenix, im constantly re-eventing myself
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
A cat. Mean, lonerish, fuzzy. Awesome!
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
I would say that I’m a pig; a huge mess. I love going outside the box, and I love being around people, i hate structure and routine I love to go crazy and people’s opinions of me do not phase me one bit.
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:52 pm
I identify with a type of spider that I made up: it weaves its web in and out of the hair of dying humans, where it lays its eggs that look like pearls. The relatives of the dying try to snatch the pearl-eggs, and when they do so the little spiderlings come out, and insert a very special venom into their veins. In the first stage, the venom causes the victim to believe themselves to be imaginary. This wears off in a couple of hours. In the second stage, all of the memories of the ailing are copied and transferred into the minds of the would-be thieves, and thus are preserved.
I identify with this spider because I am (in my opinion)a conventionally ugly girl who makes beautiful things. I am obsessed with memory and history, and it is from second hand memories and my own thoughts that I make my art. I may seem scary at first, but I am really harmless and constructive. I weave stories the way that spiders weave webs. I use my story-webs to try to catch people (like flies) and make them think or feel something meaningful or beautiful.
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Limespark - Please Feed the Bears. Reply:
December 17th, 2009 at 10:55 pm
That is a beautiful description.
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:53 pm
I identify with Koalas, not because I am sleepy and “drunk” but… I really have no idea, they just appeal to me alot :)
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
My favorite animals has always been seals. Harp seals are so precious with big black watery eyes, just precious.
They always seem to be playing when they swim.
For fantastical creatures I’d pick a selkie, which is basically the same thing but they can become human sometimes.
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
I would say I identify best with a Peacock! I tend to be very showy, bright, and colorful in my style of dress, and even my personality. I am always the lively one when hanging out with my friends, and with the way I present myself, I often command a lot of attention. I’m definitely a colorful, GLEEful Peacock. :]
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
I’d have to say a wallaby. They’re small, adorable, have huge boisterous personalities. People can forget their name, but never how fun they are.
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
This might be quite lame… But I’d be a “my little pony” magical horse. Happy, funny and creative. I’d have yellow and pink mane and tail – and a turquoise body covered in glitter! Purple hooves and pink diamonds for eyes! I’m getting glee-ful typing about it!!
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
Monkeys, of course! Monkeys are crazy, bubbly and totally eccentric. They adapt to new situations well and they are team players. They are also very maternal creatures which I can really identify with, I don’t have any kids yet but I LOVE them, just like monkeys!
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
I identify most with cats also. I have a slight cat obsession (my favourite ever film is the Aristocats and collect Hello Kitty items shamelessly. I also look very fetching in ears.) and believe that I would make the most badass crazy cat lady should I live alone when I’m older. [:
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December 17th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
Narwhals. They’re unicorns of the sea! :D
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:02 pm
I would have to say cats. They do what THEY want, not what anyone else tells them to. Also, you have to earn my trust and affection. I cannot be bought with treats or shiny things! And I’ll admit I do love to get in the way a bit when people are trying to work ;)
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
A beautiful , colorful and whimsical humming bird. They are small , they fly free slow enough to be admired but gone in a wink so that you are lucky to come across one . They seem as if they are in their own little dream world :)
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:04 pm
I identify with (and wish I could be) a Unicorn! I have loved Unicorns for many years now and I collect unicorn stuffed animals and everything unicorn that I can get my hands on. That’s one reason why I love your blog and makeup line so much. I feel like I could be a Unicorn and I would never feel sad or negative. I would be a unicorn with wings and fly into the rainbow sky!
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:05 pm
I would have to say DOLPHINS!
(and not just because they are my favorite animals)
Dolphins live in this vast beautiful expanse of ocean, free to go wherever their hearts wish (or their stomach calls out to lol). I love the beach and being near water, and have always wanted to sail across the world. Plus dolphins are just about the friendliest and most social creatures evah, but can be tough when they have to be. They’ve been known to attack sharks!
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
Without a doubt, a mermaid. I love the sea and everything that has to do with it, and I also embrace my sexuality. Mermaids were said to sing songs and distract people from what they were doing, sometimes for their demise. They are also vain creatures that are often depicted with a hair comb or a mirror and their beauty is surreal. I can relate with mermaids because they are very beautiful, alluring creatures that one must also heed caution around. And I’m the very same way!
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:10 pm
i identify with zebras because they are beautiful, unique, and graceful!
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:12 pm
I am often described as bear-like. By my cuddly appearance an my habit of being very grumpy when woken up.
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:12 pm
The Peacock, but a rare, gorgeous candyfuturistic female version!
They are incredibly colorful and flashy, and attract the attention of everyone around them, but, at heart, they can be intelligent and inward-looking creatures as well.
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:14 pm
I’d say I most identify with a cat.
I like my space and don’t mind being alone. You have to earn my love, and you can’t always read my emotions easily, but once you have my love I’m loyal and always there when you need me. I also love hugs :)
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:17 pm
I identify most with lemurs, because they look like monkeys but are actually very different animals!
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
Wolf. A strong connection with fairytales (although I hate that they are usually represented as the villainous character), individual & solitary yet runs with a pack, and I love the elegance and mystery associated with them.
That or a bear. I don’t know why; I love bears!
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
My friend says I am like a chipmunk because I’m small, bubbly and chipper hehehe
According to my other friends, my nickname is Pixie though because apparently I am fairy-like XD
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
Oh, definitely otters. So clever and playful and cheeky! Plus I’ve always loved the ocean.
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
It’d have to be a wolf for me.
I’m fiercely loyal to those i trust (you could say those who are in my pack) but able to go it alone if needs be.
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
The phoenix, hands down. I have been through a lot in my life that has severely broken me in some way. But I’ve had to fight hard to get back up and come back even stronger than before. I also think that the Phoenix has a loyalty to the earth which I share. I try hard to be kind and gentle to every creature. I also have a stroke of confidence and wit that stings like fire if you get too close too soon, but once I’ve gotten to know you, I’m loyal for life.
I also believe that my soul has been on this earth many different times in different forms.
I will be that shining light when all else has gone dark…
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
I have been told that I’m like a mountain lion. I love the outdoors, exercise, and am a bit on the quiet, solitary side.
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
I love dolphins. They are beautiful, kind, and graceful. I am a huuuge klutz but once I get in the water, its a whole different story. They are so friendly, and playful, and just amazing. They are always happy, known for saving lives, and just generally are amazing. Plus, I always wanted to be a mermaid, and mermaids ride dolphins. I once read a little mermaid book where ariel befriended a dolphin and I was sooo jealous.
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
It’s definitely a lioness for me. Even my boyfriend calls me lioness sometimes …
They are powerful, proud, independent creatures – and they are so much like house cats at the same time :) They can’t purr (I asked at the zoo the other day) but apart from that they are just as moody, fluffy, up-to-no-good as a pussycat. They eat, sleep and have fun with their lion. That’s all. I can totally identify with that ;)
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:28 pm
Unicorns, I love them, they’re unique and free, they’re bright and elegant, everybody dreams to see one! kisses!
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
I think I identify most with sloths, because I’m so lazy :) hahaha
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
I identify with the Celestial Dragon, which is my birth year! They are proud, lucky, generous, powerful, and the only mythical creature to make it into the Chinese Zodiac. (:
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
I identify with the Black Ram. They’ve been given a bad name over time, linked to demons and witchcraft, but they’re just like any other ram…only different on the outside, probably better looking than any white one. I also butt heads with anyone that I think is acting on the ridiculous side. ;)
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:33 pm
I identify most with baleen whales, like blue whales or humpback whales. They’re serene and graceful, big enough to mostly be left alone by predators, but despite their size they’re gentle and eat one of the smallest animals in the sea, krill. They sing to each other, and they just seem so wise and peaceful to me. Sometimes I wish I was a whale so I could live in the ocean.
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:33 pm
Bunnies!!! I adooore them! they’re soft, and extremely cute! :) I can’t resist looking at their gorgeous, tiny and always-moving nose!
and if I could have one I’ll name him Pancakes! (yes, I know it’s from the OC, but I think it’s the best name ever for a sweet bunny), his companion might be called Syrup!
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Ira Reply:
December 17th, 2009 at 5:37 pm
Oh! and I can move my nose too ^^
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:34 pm
I identify the most with cats. They are playful yet independent. They have always been associated with femininity and the supernatural. I, like cats, am very playful. I have no problem having a good time but at the same time there are moments when solitude is necessary. Also I am in love with the supernatural and female power.
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:34 pm
I’ve always loved wolves. I’m a cat person, but something about timber wolves are so majestic and calming to my heart. Their eyes pierce right through the soul, don’t they?
Actually, one of my favorite songs ever is called “一匹狼論”, “Lone Wolf Theory,” which talks about someone who doesn’t necessarily need to be loved; they enjoy their solitude as much as they do their company.
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:34 pm
I identify mostly with a Cheetah. When i was younger, i would go into the library of my primary school and choose books about wild cats so i could read the parts about Cheetahs. I would repeatedly dream about having a Cheetah as a best friend so i could take to school and be protected from those who picked on me. I am 24 years old now and believe the Cheetah in my dreams has accompanied me since i was a little girl. It’s there to protect me, show me how to survive even in times when others try to poach me, show me importance of rarity, be prideful and adapt in new environments & situations.
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
I think dragons are pretty much amazing :D I wish they had actually existed, like the dinosaurs XD
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
ooooh!!!! i have always felt some distant companionship, fondness and fascination with FLAMINGOS.
we’re both tall creatures who sleep a lot, and tend to stay to ourselves (i believe that they like me do it because they feel awkward about everything) and yet we both attract a lot of attention with our looks. of course i’m not pink, but with my style i might as well be!
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:36 pm
I’m gonna mirror what some people above me said – I identify with cats. They’re loving, but they’re not dependent on anyone. They all really seem to have personalities too – I have Olive, who’s like a hyperactive four year old, Max, who’s more like a grumpy old man XD
As for a mythic creature, I love mermaids. Don’t really know too much about them, but I think living under water would be awesome. Except the sharks :o
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
I’d have to say maybe a cat. Not very interesting, but they are agile, soft creatures. They like to look good (look at the amount of grooming they do!), and are independant unless, of course, they want something. I think that I am quite an indepent person, I prefer working alone rather than in groups. However, if I do want something I will ask! I like to look good at all times, and am kind, caring and sympathetic. So yeah, that’s why I think I would most relate to a cat.
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
I really identify with leopard geckos (I have 3 as pets, formerly 4). They’re happy to just spend their time alone, asleep on their heating pads all day (I wish I had the time to do that every now and then). They’re very independent creatures, but they seem to value relationships as well, be it with other geckos or with people. When one of my little ones passed away last year, we found her “room mate” with her arms around her body, which showed me that they really loved each other, and it made me happy that she didn’t die alone.
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
a deer… we both have big brown eyes, love to stare into bright lights, like to pose with a long elegant neck…. super shy but can have a spunky side as well
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:39 pm
This response seems a bit overdone, but I identify with Cats. I considered a peacock and a hummingbird, but I can’t identify with something I hardly know anything about.
Cats are my comfort animals. I stalk Caturday like a fiend. When I’ve had a bad day I go look for a kitty to snuggle with. I could go on and one about why cats are so awesome, but I don’t seem to be the only aspiring cat lady here, so I shall spare you all the rant. :)
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:41 pm
I relate to cats. Why? I believe cats are quite misunderstood creatures. Most people identify cats are distant, finicky, can come off snobbish. But in reality, after their guard goes down, they are one of the sweetest creatures ever who will do anything they can to make their companion happy, and are dedicated to keep your friendship until their departure. I find this very similar to me, a lot of people think of me as stuck up or “too good to talk to you” because I have a fear of being hurt by others, but if you get to know me, I have quite a big heart. Maybe this is why I find my little angels better companions than most humans…
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:41 pm
i identify with the peacock. in native american lore, the peacock is the bringer and bearer of laughter. in my own life, i have learned to honor Peacock’s wisdom and attitude for life, and whereas i used to pride myself on my anger, i now embrace laughter whenever possible.
tonks
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:42 pm
I think I identify most with panthers. Most people I know are terrified of them, but I think they have a sort of dangerous and gothic beauty. Every once in a while I have these dreams where I’m taking a nap in the woods with my head resting on a panther’s stomach. I’ve never looked it up on one of those “interpret your dreams” sites or asked a psychologist about it, but it gives me warm fuzzy feelings anyway. :)
I also really love mermaids, but I don’t think I identify with them in any way.
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:42 pm
the Butterfly.
it’s a sign of metamorphosis, wich means… to evolve.
i change myself a lot. both psychological and by appearance.
i’m colorful, yet i fly around from place to place, all the time. not knowing what i am, who and why i am…
i think that’s me. and the butterfly.
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:43 pm
I identify most with mice. They’re small, timid, and mostly misunderstood. People are quick to use them for their own purposes (animal testing!), but they have feelings too! I absolutely love these poor little creatures…and I wish other people did too.
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:46 pm
I identify the most with cats of all kinds. House cats, of course, but big cats and I actually get along nicely. I love visiting them in zoos, and it’s been my dream from when I was a little girl to visit big cats in the wild. Namely, snow leopards in the Himalayas, but also lions in Africa.
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
I identify with dogs (even though I’m totally more of a cat person). They’re sweet and loyal, beautiful and love being around people, and are fiercely protective of those they love. Also, I love a good pat on the head. :)
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:53 pm
Definitely a kittie. They are so beautiful and majestic. They are adventurous and can see into your soul.<3
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
Otters! They’re sweet, playful, SO adorable, sleek and agile when they’re swimming. I like to think something that’s both good at what it does and amazingly cute shares a kinship of sorts with me.
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
a bee. I’m always running, sewing, cooking, drawing, studying. They create beautiful things and are productive as hell!
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December 17th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
i always wanted to be a unicorn :) since i was 8 and fell in love with the last unicorn.. i play-acted in my basement with a huge white sheet to replicate her flowing white hair (when she was a girl). magical and free~
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December 17th, 2009 at 6:00 pm
finally, a question i already know the answer to!
if i could be any animal, it would be a manta ray. they’re huge, majestic animals. what i really love is that they don’t have hands, so they don’t have to mess with anything, they can just swim all day, thinking big manta ray thoughts. it’s perfect for me, ’cause i spend the majority of my day in my head, just thinking.
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December 17th, 2009 at 6:00 pm
I guess I like to think of myself more like a Siren XD But probably not very true. I like to sing and the mythology behind them has always interested me. I feel alone on an island sometimes, untouchable by life and love.
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December 17th, 2009 at 6:00 pm
I think I identify with butterflies. You may not see me around very often, but when I’m out and about, I’m hard not to notice.
A lot of times I don’t have as much time as I’d like for things outside of school, so when I do have some free time, I like to have fun with people I don’t see very often.
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December 17th, 2009 at 6:06 pm
Polar bears!
Little Polar Bear
White as the snow
Sat on the ice
Near the cold water’s flow.
I am hungry, he said
and made a wish
Then stuck in his paw
And pulled out a fish!
I love them so much. beautiful white glistening creatures. They’re feared yet, so lovable. My mother is a biologist, so we study polar bears. I once had a baby polar bear in my lap! They represent a fight against the evil in the world (pollution). If they become extinct, children will probably look at them as mythical creatures. I identify with their strength and beauty.
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December 17th, 2009 at 6:06 pm
I identify with a bird. I like to look flashy and bold on the outside. But, I prefer to flit around the edges of situations and sit quietly and observe. :)
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December 17th, 2009 at 6:06 pm
Haha I see there are many cat lovers.
I definitely could not see myself as anything else. Just earlier today my roommate threw a bag of chips at me and I started batting at it! And I have Jingle Cats on repeat right now…
…okay just so I don’t sound totally batty (or should I say catty? :>)… I identify with cats mainly because I admire them so. Their regal elegance and aloof sense of reality keep them entirely unruffled even when the human chaos around them is unbearable, and they seem to know far more than we could ever comprehend in our day-to-day concentration. They are zen, cunning, and brilliant. Not to mention easily distracted by the most random things– a clear sign of genius! :)
As a side-note, Bukowski’s cat poems contain something very similar to the way I feel about these creatures. Needless to say, I aspire to identify with them!
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December 17th, 2009 at 6:06 pm
I have always identified most with dolphins, not just because they are fun and intelligent at the same time, but because they live in an environment where they don’t really fit in, being mammals in the fish world and all, though they have adapted and make it work.
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December 17th, 2009 at 6:07 pm
Koalas. They tend to lie around and chew and comtemplate and lie around some more. This is what I do when I don’t have to do anything! They also have some serious claws if they’re ever in trouble, but can be cuddley and warm too.
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December 17th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
The octopus. The octopus is a highly intelligent and versatile creature, that is rarely ever given credit. I’m an intellectual. I know so much information I can barely keep it to myself at times. Yet I’m rarely given the opportunity to really showcase my brain, because more often than not people don’t want to hear how the small things that are usually taken for granted can be so amazing. I’m also fantastic at troubleshooting and tend to think abstractly.
The octopus is surrounded in a world full of colour and majesty, yet they are so unlike all the fish swimming around them. I find the world to be an amazing place, and I can find beauty almost anywhere, even in the most drab of places. Yet I always feel to be a bit of a loner. I can play well with others, but I tend to feel a barrier between myself and them. And despite knowing the answer, I rarely raise my head.
And while I find the octopus to be a charming creature, many others overlook it completely simply because it’s shy. I myself tend to fall between the cracks when it comes to being noticed because despite my grandeur imagination I tend to be too meek. And I always want to just show what I’m capable of.
This is just one animal I can find myself identifying with. There are others, because I’m a complex creature who’s ever changing, but the octopus is definitely one of the animals close to my heart.
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December 17th, 2009 at 6:10 pm
I identify with dragons because they are fiercely protective of what they love like I am. Also, they are secretive and I’m pretty shy and keep these to myself. Plus, they are awesome since they breathe. I think I’m pretty awesome myself. =)
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December 17th, 2009 at 6:10 pm
Goats! They’re stubborn, fuzzy little things. They’re neither fat nor skinny– more wiry and stout. They’re sure-footed and, while no one would call them pretty animals, I think they have this unconventional beauty. My voice is a bit goatish, too.
Plus, I’d die for sideways pupils. So cool.
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December 17th, 2009 at 6:15 pm
My favorite animals and the animals I most identify with are octopi (and cuttlefish)!
Octopi are mysterious creatures, odd-looking (beautiful in my opinion) but very gentle. Due to their unusual appearance, people once believed they were monsters. I’m a quiet and rather unusual person myself; lots of people think I’m a bitch until they actually get to know me.
The octopus is a smart creature, and often misunderstood. Many octopi have the ability to change color and texture, depending on their mood and environment, much like I love all different kinds of fashion and makeup styles!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRSbC6HAgNE&feature=related
Thank you, Deere!
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December 17th, 2009 at 6:15 pm
i would have to say a penguin because im just looking for that one person to be faithful to and never leave them.
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December 17th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
Real: Magpie! I’m aggressive, a pack-rat, and I *heart* shiny things. Personality-wise I seem very black-and-white ’til you look a little closer and see the bright little flashes of colour.
Imaginary: Werewolf. I love the moon and I’m always howling.
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December 17th, 2009 at 6:17 pm
I identify with BATS! They are the only actual flying mamal, and they are really interesting. They seem like loners, but they really love groups. They also hang upside-down, which gives the impression that they see the world differently. A lot of my friends have told me that I’m similar to bats, and always for flattering reasons! It’s nice. :)
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December 17th, 2009 at 6:17 pm
I most identify with goats lol. Not only are they adorable and fun loving, but goats are animals that are always very sure of themselves, and they are natural climbers (I’m always climbing towards my dreams). They’re also very stubborn and strong willed creatures, and very loyal to those in their lives.
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December 17th, 2009 at 6:19 pm
I identify with cats too. I like to think that I’m intelligent and independent like a cat, but also it takes effort to earn my trust and affection, but once you’ve earned it you’re stuck with me for life!
Plus if there’s a bit of string, ribbon or something hanging down I always want to grab it!
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December 17th, 2009 at 6:19 pm
I think I identify most with a Fox. I’m very sly and cunning. Except I’m not a huge fan of eating cute tiny animals. : D
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December 17th, 2009 at 6:19 pm
Probably a cat! I’m a night person, and I love to nap during the day. I’m very picky with the people I open up and get close with (not because I’m mean, it’s just I”m shy). I love being alone doing my own thing, but I also enjoy quiet time with someone else.
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December 17th, 2009 at 6:19 pm
Toucans! they dress in black a lot… but witha hint of bold colour! <3
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December 17th, 2009 at 6:22 pm
I identify with owls. Creatures of the night… winged beauty–lots of mystery. :)
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December 17th, 2009 at 6:22 pm
A Jackalope!
They’re tiny a cute and many people don’t believe that they exist but oh boy do they! They’re busy sneaking around causing mischief!
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December 17th, 2009 at 6:24 pm
Wow, there are a lot of cat lovers out there!
I think I’d identify with a black panther – they are beautiful creatures and whenever I see them in captivity they’re sleeping! I’m not sure if that says much about them compared to the wild ones, but I love to sleep too!
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December 17th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
I am the awkward turtle. I tend be kind of slow and out of it (hiding in my shell) sometimes. However I often will surprise others with my sudden ability to wake up and zoom off somewhere ( real turtles can outrun a human on a flat surface). I happen to be kind of awkward because when I am out of my shell and paying attention I’m the one who causes awkward silences. Besides some people think turtles are cute…right? And I am fine with hanging out on a rock somewhere or swimming. Splish splash!
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Miss Kitty Reply:
December 17th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
i think turtles are cute :]
[also, can i say i love how you've chosen to be the AWKWARD turtle? haha! /does hand movements]
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Squid Reply:
December 17th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
Why thank you! I was going to do a kitten or puppy or a bunny or one of those animals I’m like but I’m not really one so this made more sense. Also way too many other people have done cats, I love them but I like to stand out from the crowd somewhat.
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December 17th, 2009 at 6:32 pm
I think any feline fits me… I’m pretty much a loner, but I feel strongly about “my pack”, the few very good friends I have. I also tend to shut strangers out. I’d choose the lynx, for the added cuteness of the little hair on top of the ears ^^
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December 17th, 2009 at 6:33 pm
I think I identify most with pixies, not fairies but pixies. Those scamperous small creatures that cause mayhem to the hapless victims, but cute enough to where you forgive them easy. I’m the type of person to play pranks on my friends but they SAY i’m cute enough.
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December 17th, 2009 at 6:33 pm
there’s a reason people call me miss kitty-because i’m so catlike! it comes a bit from my solitary nature and tendency to lash out at people and when i’ve found a friend, it’s for good. but also a bit from the fact that i curl up right next to people when i sleep and try look cute to get things i want, haha… and i like to spend a lot of my day doing nothing.
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December 17th, 2009 at 6:36 pm
I believe I’m like an orangutan in many ways, not only do I wake up every day with crazy ginger bed head, I also live for my family, they are my everything. Oh and I love cuddles!! xo
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December 17th, 2009 at 6:40 pm
a squirell :)
They have a big fluffy tail, and it looks so cute :) I hope i’m as sweet. They are little soft en friendly animals. and I think they are soooo soft. I like their cute face!They are brown but I would have a pink tail a red nose and a big bow! They are quick and elegant, and i hope i can have some of that because i’m slow and I do everything wrong, today I was so exited with the snow I jumped in to a big snow mountain and I fell right on my bum :) Squirls wouldn’t do that I think!! So good luck to the winner ( but I hope it’s me *winkwink*) Happy Holidays Doedeere and I will always love your site! It makes my day! :) and it would be nice my first limecrime make up!!!
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December 17th, 2009 at 6:41 pm
I am “the foxgirl”. Sleek, mischievous – and the ears, oh my goodness so cute! The nickname came about in a weird way, and not under a pleasant situation. But I took it in a positive light and now I love it. I even wear a hat with fox ears!
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December 17th, 2009 at 6:43 pm
A bat. People have always associated me with dark things (in a good way), and I have a bat tattoo. :)
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December 17th, 2009 at 6:43 pm
I think i identify most with Leopards, because im independant, secretive and more of a night time person.
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December 17th, 2009 at 6:43 pm
Peacocks! There are so many diffrent beleifs about them! The Acient Greeks and Romans thought that the “eyes” on thier feathers were all seeing. Christian’s thought Peacocks were in the Nativity. Since they represent Immortality. They look so innocent, but can eat posinous snakes without any harm! My favorite though is thier beautiful feathers, they shead these once a year, and they allways get more beautiful, and colourfull! I relate to them since they are a symbol of beauty. I have a poor self image, and I see that everytime I “shead” my bad thoughts about my image I can become beautiful once again, if I just remeber that I need to love myself, and I will be the most colourfull,brightest, and beautiful person inside and out. :-)
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December 17th, 2009 at 6:45 pm
I think that I honestly identify the most with dogs. They are extremely loving, loyal creatures that will do anything for you once you have their trust and love. They also are quick to forgive and have a lot of energy, which are all things that I see in myself.
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December 17th, 2009 at 6:47 pm
I identify myself with narwhals. Not many people have really heard of them, they’re very different than any other narwhal, but when you find out more about them they’re pretty cool :)
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December 17th, 2009 at 6:51 pm
I find it is so hard to pick just one!
I think it depends on my mood: I can feel like a tiger when I’m angry, I also feel as fragile as a night butterfly when my fears overwehlm me… and I guess I often feel like a mermaid lost in the sea longing for a love she’ll never have.
But someone once told me the animal picked up to represent me was a dove. I was surprised, it is such a beautiful bird, and I felt honored… :)
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December 17th, 2009 at 6:51 pm
I can most identify with doves, because they have life-long partners. When I find someone special, I know I’m going to give them my heart and be true to them forever! They’re also very lovely little birds. I love how they’re always with their sweetie!
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December 17th, 2009 at 6:53 pm
Is a fairy an animal? Does that count? I’m definitely a fairy- energetic, mischievous, fun loving, excitable, glittery, yet ornery and belligerent at (most) times.
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December 17th, 2009 at 7:02 pm
as a dancer i identify with deer… they are graceful and move fluidly and are somewhat enigmatic.
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December 17th, 2009 at 7:03 pm
I identify with bunnies because they run in the middle of the street and I do too
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December 17th, 2009 at 7:07 pm
im a total sphinx! Why? I can be sly as cat and still have the human hair for fabulous hairstyles!!
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December 17th, 2009 at 7:07 pm
well, i think the animal that is closest to me and the way i see life are the jellyfish but not the normal ones but the ones that create their own light, to me these experiments with colors ans light are a true inspiration to my life, a form of independence and self exploration besides they are soooo beautiful and colorfull1!!!
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December 17th, 2009 at 7:12 pm
The mongoose. I like random animals and ever since I read Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Books featuring a story called Rikki-tikki-tavi I have loved the little creatures. In the story a young mongoose is taken into a human home and winds up saving the humans by eliminating the family of cobras that were lying in wait to attack the family.
Like Rikki-tikki-tavi I’m fiercely protective of the people I love, but I am a bit of a loner. I can be a bit (okay…very) headstrong and indignant, I can be a bit sneaky, I’m proud of myself when I accomplish my goals, and I don’t need to be told what to do in order to see what needs to be done. I’m not sure if most (real) mongeese have similar attributes to the character by Kipling so it’s his animal I relate to. Plus I love the way he wrote Rikki’s thought process. I love Rikki’s war cry, I have my own, but I really only use it when I kill spiders.
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December 17th, 2009 at 7:13 pm
I think that i identify most with a mixture of like a seahorse and like a tiger because i can be especially gentle and sweet, but when i get incredibly angry, i can be like a tiger and get feroucious:))
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December 17th, 2009 at 7:14 pm
I identify with platypus’s (platypi? :P)because theyre a mix of several “styles” of animal. They even have their own category, yet they fit in. That’s me :D
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December 17th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
I identify with cats. :) They’re lazy and never take the direct route (I tend to ramble…) They are also clever and are always hungry :)
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December 17th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
Haha, weellll, if we’re allowed to choose fantastical, I must say a pokémon!
I really like drifloon, akka the balloon pokémon. He only appears once a week and is very rare. Sometimes I think I seam to be an airhead but I’m really not, I’m just really happy. I do space out a lot, but you can always count on me to be there :)
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December 17th, 2009 at 7:17 pm
I identify with unicorns the best I think. While beautiful and pure they are still strong and mystical.
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December 17th, 2009 at 7:20 pm
I am identified with bunnies. I think they are cute, and cudly, yet very smart and quick when necessary. I think they are often mistaken for dumb or rude, but actually they are the sweetest things!!!
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December 17th, 2009 at 7:21 pm
a black cat.
odd, superstitous
choosy with affection, but loving
fickle but friendly
loves anyone who gives me food
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December 17th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
I identify with deer, and that’s not meant to be a suck up comment. We’re both skittish, gentle, and more complex than we seem.
I also identify a lot with swans. I feel like they’re a good metaphor for girls growing up. The girls picked on by the popular girls (ie: the ugly ducklings) in school will usually surprise you by becoming more stunning than any of the popular girls ever were.
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December 17th, 2009 at 7:27 pm
Cats of course! loners but caring and playfull at times, and secret evil master minds that sit someplace high in your living room to keep a suspicious eye on everyone [which of course gets distracted by something shinny]!
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December 17th, 2009 at 7:29 pm
I normally would say cats to this question, but I’m not 100% sure now that I actually do have a cat.
Anyway, seeing as how cats are usually independant and keep to themselves, I can relate to that a lot. Also, once you gain their trust and they’re comfortable with you, that’s when they become loyal, which is so very true for me too.
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December 17th, 2009 at 7:31 pm
Ah! I am late, late late for the very important date of this competition because I have spent all day writing a boring term paper! Still, you have no idea how much I need to win this competition. The animal I most identify with is a cat, my soul’s inner animal because I am independent, spiritual, sexy, sneaky, playful and intuitive. An ancient girl panther lynx running through a jungle forest jumping from tree to tree, hunting and pouncing on the mysteries of the night.
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Ariel Grimm Reply:
December 17th, 2009 at 8:58 pm
But deep down, I am really a gloworm
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December 17th, 2009 at 7:32 pm
I identify most with three animals, actually. The first, and most important, is the tiger. I was born in the year of the tiger, and I associate them with a fiery spirit, stemming from the poem by William Blake called “The Tyger”. I think the most telling part is the last stanza:
Tyger! Tyger! burning bright
In the forests of the night,
What immortal hand or eye
Dare frame thy fearful symmetry?
When I say “fiery spirit,” I don’t mean a quick temper or anything like that. I mean a sort of hidden passion. The other two animals also relate to this theme: the phoenix and the dragon. They are all a bit surreal and of course the last two are fantastical. Anyway, they represent an idea of hidden and often untamable passion.
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December 17th, 2009 at 7:35 pm
A bear. My mother is Mohawk and her clan is bear. Thus, I am part of the bear clan. I have a bear tattoo on my right rib as a homage to my culture that I treasure. It was painful, but beautiful and totally worth it. Bears are animals I always identify with for my culture and a sweet reminder of home.
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December 17th, 2009 at 7:35 pm
Everyone’s already picked cats but I’ll pick them anyway. I think I identify with cats beacuse they’re smart, independent, and I feel like they are very wise.
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December 17th, 2009 at 7:38 pm
A Quail!! They’re not very well known, but when you do know them, you love them forever. They’re pretty adoarble when you think about it, they’re family-oriented (I mean, if you ever get a chance to watch them just after they’re eggs hatch, they take good care of those little babies). They’re California’s state bird (Woo-hoo!!). And, they’re really brave, I mean, when was the last time you ran across the road when a thing about 100 times your size is carreeing towards you.
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December 17th, 2009 at 7:41 pm
A kangaroo.
A few years ago I would have never picked this animal. But recently I have realized that I am extremely over protective of people I love, especially “the young”. I have developed this heat of protection for my two little brothers and would do everything in my power to keep them safe and happy. Just like they are my little Joeys!
Plus when European explores came to Australia they found kangaroos to be very strange animals. They thought they were like deer without antlers, frogs because of their hop and stood up like animals. I like to change personalities. And I think people who don’t know me probably think I’m a little weird when they first meet me.
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December 17th, 2009 at 7:41 pm
I identify most with giraffes, more specifically baby giraffes. I am awkward and shy, and really only just starting to find my way in the world. But if you look beyond the surface, there’s a bouncy personality and a quirky character lying beneath all that.
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December 17th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
Oh, the owl. They’re the only animals that have almost all of everything ever used to describe me, for better or for worse– they’re noisy and fierce and introverted and adorable and icy and elegant and classy and curious and intimidating. They’re contradictory and enigmatic and maybe even a little bit ridiculous sometimes.
If I were a boy, I’d say seahorse.
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December 17th, 2009 at 7:43 pm
A butterfly. <3
I feel this way because I used to be incredibly shy and I hid myself away from others to the point where I built a cocoon around myself. But one day I realized there needed to be a change and I was able to break free from the cocoon to be able to be free and fly like a butterfly.
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December 17th, 2009 at 7:43 pm
i think i identify the best with a chihuahua.. i’m a very loyal, and have a big bark for my size. (i’m only 5′2) i’m very attached to one person. i’m also hypoglycemic.. and do shake at times. i love purses and looove to be carried around.. i like little sweaters and diamond necklaces. if i was to be any animal.. it would be one of my chihuahuas. they are sooooo spoiled.
<3
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December 17th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
I identify with the bird family Corvidae (ravens, crows, magpies, rooks, jays etc).
Robustly built, with plumage that is black, black and white, blueish, greenish, grayish, brownish and/or purpleish (kind of explains my general hair color theory). They are intelligent, playful, aggressive, gregarious, will come to the call of a fellow bird in trouble to fight off predators, and great problem/puzzle solvers.
They fit me to a T, and I absolutely adore all corvids!
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December 17th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
I identify with otters. They are playful and fun, and pretty fearless as well. (I loved the showdown between the otters and the crocodile on Planet Earth.) I like being alone when I’m comfortable in a situation, but I’ve got good friends who I can depend on everywhere I go. Also ever since I was little, I’ve spent as much time as I could in the water. Even in the middle of winter, I feel the urge to dive into the river every time I drive across the bridges between Canada and the US. (Which I do on a regular basis.)
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December 18th, 2009 at 1:46 am
Yay for otters! :D FTW!
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December 17th, 2009 at 7:46 pm
I identify very much with my two labrador retrievers. They’re smart, loving, and fiercely loyal to the people they love. They’re also at least as silly as I am!
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December 17th, 2009 at 7:46 pm
if i were to be associated with an animal, it would have to probably be the narwal. half unicorn, half aquatic fish, i would be able to both swim underwater, and possess the magic unicorns have with their magical “spears”. i would be fiesty in protecting my young, while playful with my friends and pack members. living the life of a narwal would definitely be worth it! :-)
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December 17th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
A bunny. Cute and cuddly with huge eyes.
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December 17th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
I totally identify with dinosaurs. They are such remarkable animals that completely ruled the world back millions of years ago. They are in a sense a bit magical because some people actually believe that they didn’t even exist, yet there is evidence found everyday confirming their existence. It makes me realize that even though I strive to be a great and powerful person there will always be someone around who will doubt you regardless of what you are able to prove. So I must always remember that no matter what anyone says, I can be great and remarkable and I will leave my mark, just like the dinosaurs have left their mark on our planet.
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December 17th, 2009 at 7:53 pm
All, I know that is not what you are asking for, however I believe I am just as part of the earth as the birds and the trees. I am just as comfortable on the sea as I am on land. And I have vowed to alleviate as much pain and suffering from my fellow beings as possible during my lifetime.
I am always proud to support a product with vegan ingredients :) Good on you Doe Deere.
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December 17th, 2009 at 7:53 pm
I identify with a creature from Greek mythology, Kerberos, the three-headed wolf-like dog that guards the entrance to the underworld. Not because it sounds fancy. I have been with this creature in my life for as long as I can remember. When I was a child, it used to live under my bed. Because I was scared of what it stands for, I used to be so afraid of it, I pushed it away for years. But it’s been with me again for the past year. Don’t think I’m mental, seeing dogs, just because I can’t deny that to me, it exists. I regard it as real as I regard my mind. It stands for certain things in my life, that are so significant and entirely conclusive about who I am, that they manifested in this being. Take it as a metaphor. I like the way it helps me learn by observing.
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December 17th, 2009 at 7:54 pm
Lions.
Most obviously, this is because I’m a Leo and I love it! But there’s so much more to it- lions are so beautiful and fierce, but they can be caring and intelligent too. They are the kings of wherever they go and they have such a regal air…
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December 17th, 2009 at 7:54 pm
I identify with sloths. I like to take things slowly and I think that the hustle and bustle of everyday life is completely overrated.
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December 17th, 2009 at 7:54 pm
I identify mostly with the wolf.
No matter how hard I try I can’t deny the loner in me that yearns to be unique but still be able to blend at a moments notice. Yet at other times I feel more like a werewolf, like at any given moment I could transform into a whole different person and no one would notice.
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December 17th, 2009 at 7:58 pm
I identify with owls. They’re strong, silent, vicious and so undeniably elegant. Some can be cute, some can be scary… but they’re always perfect perfect beings.
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December 17th, 2009 at 7:58 pm
I identify most with mice. They’re resourceful, very intelligent, and quiet. Mice are also socially self-sufficient, as am I. People fear them, or think they’re vermin; if they would just get to know and understand them they would know that isn’t the truth at all. =)
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December 17th, 2009 at 8:00 pm
A Tiger, I got told today im really dismissive and i think tigers are very dismissive. I LOVE tigers especially siberian tigers they are beautiful Creatures! They’re like Fire! raging with emotion and passion i adore it!
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December 17th, 2009 at 8:01 pm
Blue footed bootie! http://www.timandjeni.com/images/Blue-footed_booby.jpg
Free, with organic ideas as untouched by outside pollution as I am allowed possible! I also have the most awesome shoes out there, just look at that lush blue tone! ;D
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December 17th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
I identify with hedgehogs, because sometimes curling up in to a ball of cuteness is the best answer
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December 17th, 2009 at 8:06 pm
Ever since I was little I have identified with cheetahs. They seem to have an inner calm that many other species don’t. Plus, they are just so beautiful. Since I am tall and have the illusion of longated limbs, I feel like we have that in common. The cheetahs are such peaceful and gorgeous animals. I love their tear marks in the creases of their eyes. I have freckles, and one of my darkest freckles is in the trail of where a tear would fall. Recently, someone told me it reminded them of a tear mark and I got super excited because I instantly thought of cheetahs. Now I love that particular freckle that much more. The chirping noise of the cheetah is one of my favorite qualities as well. It’s quiet and almost melodic. I’m a rather quiet person, and if I want to be heard in a crowd, I try to make sure my input will be vital. I won’t raise my voice to be heard in a group of strangers. But don’t get me wrong, I do have a temper and can attack. It can end up being a speedy attack, too. You won’t even see it coming. I think cheetahs and I have the same temperaments. Haha.
I could add so much more! Cheetahs are, and will always be, my favorite animal. They are peaceful, breathtaking creatures. It breaks my heart that they are being killed off.
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December 17th, 2009 at 8:11 pm
Faerie hands down! They look so sweet and cute but under all that they are tricky and mischievous! And they love to be outside and they love sweet things just like me! I have been obsessed with faeries ever since my friend took me to see “Fearie Tale a true story” in 4th grade.
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December 17th, 2009 at 8:11 pm
The Jack Russell! hehe, nearly always chirpy and bouncy and hyper active! seriously, I share so many traits with my crazy little jack russell it’s ridiculous, my friend once even said we had the same facial expressions!!
Difficult question though, I also thought of blue wales and mermaids.
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December 17th, 2009 at 8:18 pm
I identify with bats. They’re nocturnal, and somewhat misunderstood. A lot of people are scared of bats, but I think they look kind of cute. ^^
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December 17th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
I can’t choose only one animal, maybe sometimes I’m like a goat, very stubborn, sometimes like a little chatty parrot but everytime I’m friendly and loyal as a dog.
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December 17th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
I identify with the mythical creature the Phoenix. A phoenix is a mythical bird with a colorful plumage and a tail of gold and scarlet (or purple, blue, and green according to some legends). These creatures are born again from their ashes when they die.
I relate having been through so many hardships myself, and having risen from those to be a new person once again. And I myself am a highly colorful person.
I love this creatures so much!
-Flip <3
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December 17th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
Unicorns, dragons anything full of magic, color and chock full of sparklys!:)
Im a sucker for medieval tales of princesses and knights. Not to mention Harry potter, unicorn blood so pure it can make someone live?
Genius!
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December 17th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
I identify very strongly with (don’t laugh) housecats. I like being warm, loved, and safe, as well as getting lots of affection. But I also like to have those things on my schedule and on my terms. I’m also alternately dependent and independent. And now…I’m off to snuggle my kitties… :3
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December 17th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
i identify myself with chameleons, because they can adapt to any surrounding. i love to adapt myself to the places i visit to not make myself stand out to much. plus chameleons can have pretty colors and im just a fan of bright colors!!!
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December 17th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
I identify with cats. They’re very perfect little beings, in my opinion. Feminine, stealthy, sneaky, and feisty. Very curious..
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December 17th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
Cats, definitely. Not a particularly original answer, I know. But I was raised with cats, I’ve always lived with cats, and I feel so comfortable around them. My cats and I have very compatible personalities, and I think I’ve only ever met one or two cats I couldn’t get along with.
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December 17th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
Leopards is what I’d have to say.
They’re strong but elegant and beautiful. They keep pretty much to themselves, but they will sometimes come together. (Though really only for baby time, but bah to details)
I always try to keep the image of a leopard in my head when I need a little confidence boost, to remind myself to be as strong and graceful and beautiful.
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December 17th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
Bears. Bears are adorable, chubby, and ultimately will MESS YOU UP if you harass one of their cubs. I am so protective of my friends– mess with them, and you get the BEAR CLAW. (and not the delicious pastry. -badpun-)
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December 17th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
Octopi (octopuses). I love them squids to u love the way they move and I relate to their eight legs because I am always trying to juggle a million things at once something I think Octopi would be pretty good at hehe!
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December 17th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
I identify with owls! I am extremely nocturnal for one thing. Owls are also associated with being wise. I may not be as wise as an owl but I think I am wise in the sense that I know I can always gain more wisdom and don’t understand everything.
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December 17th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
I think the animal I identify most with is a cat. Any type of cat, really. Their personalities are what relates to me most. I love to sleep! The more of it I get, the better! I’m really anal about cleanliness. If I’m getting up to go somewhere early, I have to take a shower, even if I took a shower before I went to bed. I think I relate to cats in that way too because they’re constantly cleaning their fur! I think cats also have very strong personalities. They will cuddle up next to you when they’re feeling lovable, but when they want you to stay the hell away, they will promptly jump off your lap and walk away without a second thought. I think cats are very independent creatures, yet still enjoy having someone to love all over, which I definitely relate to. They can be very spastic and odd (springing into the air a good five feet whenever a vacuum turns on, for instance), but aren’t we all like that in some way? :P
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December 17th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
The Eagle. It is a symbol of America. It is a symbol The native Americans and it is a symbol of spiritual things. The bible says that we can soar as with wing of eagles. I dont know about you but I would LOVE to be able to fly. The eagle is an example to us for when the storm is at its worst, it soars above the clouds and in so doing above the storm. It is a beautiful example to us, a beautiful and almost extinct creature. My it always spread its beautiful wings and teach us to fly.
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December 17th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
I think I identify with birds the most, not any specific species. The freedom they have to leave the ground and explore areas out of a human’s reach is very appealing. I’m a traveler and love going different places, but I also love returning home. As a bird travels in a flock, I love being around my group of friends…it makes me feel safe and more confident. Though I can also be a loner at times. Birds can be very brightly coloured or blend into the background, they are beautiful creatures and I think they suite me best. :)
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December 17th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
Oh, I’m an octopus. Fun to say, fun to play with. <3
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December 17th, 2009 at 8:56 pm
Dogs! They’re loyal, sweet, and always there for you. Also, food motivated. Im a skinny girl, but I eat like a beast. Also, they can be poised and elegant, but also rugged and not afraid to get down and dirty.
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December 17th, 2009 at 8:58 pm
UNICORNS FTW!!!
They are constantly sparkling and dispersing rainbows wherever they go, just like me. :D
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December 17th, 2009 at 9:03 pm
Mine has always been unicorns as well. it’s probably the fantasy aspect of it. I’ve been living in my head since I was a baby. It just adds to the expansion of my mind…
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December 17th, 2009 at 9:05 pm
I would have to say fish. I’ve always been interested in underwater. My love for merfolk started as a child. But I suppose they don;t count as valid animals so I’ll stick with fish. Even as a kid I would buy all the cheap fish in the pet stores just so i could have them. They calm me down and I believe they show true beauty…
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December 17th, 2009 at 9:05 pm
I think I’d identify myself with the red fox. They’re small, slinky, quick, cunning, and mischievous. I’m only five feet, I love playing harmless pranks, I think on my feet, and I’d like to think I’m as cute as a fox, hah! They also have thick multicolored tails, and I can definitely identify with that as my hair is incredibly thick, and has some pieces of blonde in the black. :)Foxes have been my favourite animal for quite some time, I still remember the day when I was eight, my grandpa gave me a pelt of fox fur and I still cherish it :)
Oh, did I mention they’re cute? :P
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December 17th, 2009 at 9:08 pm
I suppose I identify most with dolphins, which is weird for me to say, because I don’t even *like* dolphins all that much.
But I’ve been a swimmer since before I can remember – feeling a very innate connection to water and all of beauty and mystery that it contains. Of course, there are many animals in the ocean, but I think I approach the ocean with the same sense of play and wonderment that dolphins seem to. They don’t just exist in the ocean, but extract every bit of fun and enjoyment out of it with great verocity – from it’s surfaces to its depths. That’s how I like to approach life, and how I would absolutely approach the ocean, had I been gifted with gills. :)
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December 17th, 2009 at 9:10 pm
I would have to say I relate more to cats. Everyone always tells me my eyes look just like a cats and I have a sort of sneaky personality to me :)
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December 17th, 2009 at 9:11 pm
Another that identifies with cats. They are independent, cuddly, and playful (at least in the case of mine). Also, I’m a bit mischievous, like they can often be.
And, sugar gliders. In the sense that they are most active at night, and tend to graze on their food instead of eating it all at once.
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December 17th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
I relate more to dogs. I am always so excited. I love to run around.I love getting treats. (not as in food, as in gifts. lol) I can be nice to everyone.
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December 17th, 2009 at 9:14 pm
I identify most with ferrets =) they’re playful, curious, and fun <3
and they're cuuutteeeeeee*
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December 17th, 2009 at 9:15 pm
I identify most with ferrets. they’re curious, playful, fun and super adorable <3
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December 17th, 2009 at 9:16 pm
iguanas. they are so chill and they dont do anything but laze in the sun! also they are such a vibrant colour that catches the eye. i’m pretty lazy but i attract a fair amount of attention!
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December 17th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
I’d say a mermaid, bacause I think that would be the perfect life for me. I love the sea and all of its creatures, and the thought of spending all my time there is just wonderful! I think about every day. Swimming with dolphins and whales, watching the worlds gruesomeness from afar. What a perfect life it would be.
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December 17th, 2009 at 9:25 pm
I am like my chihuahua, Chico. He seems very shy and timid but really he is bold and brave when he needs to be.
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December 17th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
Flamingos! I don’t know much about their behaviour, but they’re pink, and I love pink and weird things (L)
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December 17th, 2009 at 9:32 pm
I identify with the okapi! They are so unique and exciting and I would like to think I am too! I also love them because in some lights they almost look purple! They are by far the most amazing creature to me!
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December 17th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
I think I identify most with a platypus, because i’m a bit of an odd mix of traits, and very unique. there’s no one in the world that’s quite like me
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December 17th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
i’d say i would associate myself with peacocks. because, they are hilarious. they sound like dying cats when they make noise though, and like 3 live at some chicks house in my city and they roam around freely! its hilarious :]
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December 17th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
haha i’m going to have fun with this one and say i would be hello kitty! i collect a lot of hello kitty merchandise and adore the concept. it’s kind of a corny thing but she is forever innocent, forever young. i’m completely attached to the idea of keeping that childlike playfullness inside me (perhaps a little too much at times) and she embodies this idea.
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December 17th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
I most identify with Dragons… a dragon to me is most like those found in Christopher Paolini’s series Inheritance. Wise, and kind, yet with an attitude and a fiery ’bout when need be. Influenced by their surroundings. The fantasy aspect has always been one I relate with.
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December 17th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
I am going to have to say elephants. For two reasons, one, that is my power animal and two, I love that they stay in packs. They are a unit, a family. I am the same way.
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December 17th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
I would have to say I identify with a wolf. Courageous, agile, a lone wolf, tryin to be in charge of the pack not following it. I look beautiful on the outside, but if you get near me I might just bite.
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December 17th, 2009 at 9:47 pm
I kept going between two animals on this one, and it reminded me of this fable by Aesop (The Lion & the Mouse). Sometimes I feel like a Mouse–quiet, unobserved, and shy. At other times, I feel like a Lion– passionate, proud, and outgoing.
I don’t think I want to choose! I identify with both. ♥
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December 17th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
narwhals! they are the unicorns of the sea! since i am a pisces (and russian), and obsessed with the ocean and the arctic , it seems like the obvious choice for me ;)
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December 17th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
I’ve always identified with peacocks because theyre bright and rebellious in the animal world. but they are very wise and kind of… psychic? i want to say… because they cry before the rain which i find is very similar to things in my life. i get nervous and can sense when something terrible is going to go wrong even if theres no reason for me to think it. it’ll just pop into my head “something is happening right now!” and ill get a call about a second later telling me news. its strange. i can just feel things
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December 17th, 2009 at 9:51 pm
I feel I can relate most with an octopus. They have three hearts and at times I feel like a can share quite a bit of love. (I know corny)
They also can camouflage for example their opacity and color which I feel I can do with my makeup. :D
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December 17th, 2009 at 9:56 pm
I think if I were reincarnated as an animal, I would be a rabid squirrel.
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December 17th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
I also identify with cats. When I was little, I used to even pretend to be a cat! Big dogs kinda scare me, too… and I am very, very cuddly!
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December 17th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
i know merpeople aren’t animals, but they are most definitely not human so i’ll say that.
the mermaid is the ultimate symbol of mystery, enigma and otherworldy beauty. i think it’s one of the creatures in fantasy that you really can’t truly define, and they truly stand out to me in every way. mermaids are independent, in control and know what they’re about. they can also be quite mischievous and curious :) they are the ones who have the deepest sense of all that’s around them, and the greatest understanding of what it means to be free.
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December 17th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
i most identify with giraffe’s. because they are very funny looking and awkward but adorable. they aheva very chill but whimsical personality and like to just laze around and look silly when they run like i do :P
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December 17th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
Reindeer, because I love winter and Christmas and to me Reindeer symbolize a helper since they help pull Santa’s sleigh and I like to help people out in any way, shape or form.
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December 17th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
I identify with birds, mainly sparrows. Their bodies are lithe and nimble, like mine, and they can come in a beautiful array of colors! To me, they not only represent beauty, but absolute freedom. My freedom to do what I want and go where I please is one of the things that I treasure most about my life.
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December 17th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
Swans.
You don’t see it, but it works very hard under that calm surface! I tend to look really serene and happy and carefree most of the time and in front of my friends and family, even though right now I’m wretched and messed up inside.
Also, for some reason, when I look at swans I always have the urge to go back were I came from, in case they would attack me :p Which is another reason why I relate to them so much! I can be awfully harsh with others, specially when I don’t intend to hurt anybody!
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December 17th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
I identify most with a horseshoe crab. Always making loopy, confused patterns in the sand as it goes, but eventually, after having to stop ten times to ask directions and ending up on the wrong end of the beach once or twice, getting to where it meant to go.
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December 17th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
Okay this will sound a little weird, but for a strange reason I identify with giraffes. All my life I’ve thought I have a nice neck. Most people have told me it’s funnily looong. But I’ve noticed in most fashion magazines and on ANTM they always talk about extending their necks. So I am proud to have my glamorous throat.
By the way as a side note I admire everything about you and really hope to get into the fashion industry when I’m older. Thanks for reading ^_^
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December 17th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
The Grey Wolf has always been my favorite, I’m not sure why. I suppose they just seem so regal to me, despite folklore. As a child I loved to read Julie of the Wolves, Call of the Wild, and White Fang. Such fantastic movies.
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December 17th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
I’ve always been drawn to cats of all types, however, the summer before my Freshman year of high school, I took a Native American vision quest type thing to discover my totem. Normal totems consist of a couple of animals, each connected to a different chakra. While my friend who did this with me came up with all sorts of animals, I had one: a black panther.
Dark, mysterious, sleek and sexy, the connection made sense to me. Since then, I’ve really taken the panther on as my spirit animal. Looking back on my life, black panthers have always seen to be with me: my mother had a black cat when I was born (okay, so that’s not a panther, but still!) and once she died, I wanted another one. Not to mention, it was no wonder that in 5th grade, when we were putting on The Jungle Book, I wanted nothing more than to play Bageera!
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December 17th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
Cats, for sure. I love sleeping and snuggling.
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December 17th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
I think I identify with fawns, or at the very least, Bambi – I am way too naive for my own good, people tend to treat me like I’m some innocent baby that needs to be taken care of, I am a bit clumsy, I have a little bit of a temper, and I like to eat grass.
Okay, I don’t really like to eat grass.
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December 17th, 2009 at 10:21 pm
I would say cats, sweet and cuddly when the want to be but they are also fine doing their own thing.
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December 17th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
Peacocks, for so many reasons.
I only ever seem to see peacock prints and peacock feathers used in womens’ clothes and accessories, but what a lot of people tend to forget is that those stunning blue plumes actually belong to the male of the species. I’m quite a fey, theatrical boy who’s very fond of dressing up and showing off, but it’s very difficult to maintain poise and grace in a world ridden with homophobia where any men who are interested in things other than sport and ogling women are considered weak or “sissies”. I’ve had abuse hurled at me on more occasions than I care to recall for the way I present myself and on bad days it’s difficult not to just hide away in drab clothing to avoid drawing attention to myself. If I’m going somewhere special and I need a confidence boost, I always wear a peacock feather to remind me to let my fabulousness shine through without worrying what other people might think.
They embody so many other qualities I admire aside from glamour and stylishness as well: in Greek and Roman mythology the “eyes” on their tail feathers represented wisdom and learning, which is particularly inspirational for me in my academic career since I believe it’s important to always be curious and keep your eyes – and mind – open. But perhaps my favourite thing about peacocks is their ability to eat poisonous plants and even small snakes without suffering any ill effects – I see it as a reminder that negative experiences and people can make you stronger instead of undermining you.
They’re often portrayed as vain, but I see peacocks as noble, glamorous and wise creatures. So I’m not sure whether I identify with them so much as aspire to be like them, but I’ve drawn so much inspiration from them over the years that I’m in the process of designing a tattoo of a peacock feather so that I can always carry one around with me when I need a reminder to be graceful and glamorous and not let life’s obstacles drag me down.
As if that wasn’t endorsement enough, Oscar Wilde – one of my personal heroes – always kept peacock feathers in his room at Oxford, and if they were good enough for him…
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December 17th, 2009 at 10:27 pm
I would have to say the Giant Panda. They are black and white and can accessorize with any color! Cuddly and adorable they make people ooh and aww. There’s not too many of around, and there’s only one me around (i hope!).
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December 17th, 2009 at 10:35 pm
the animal i identify most with is a phoenix.
Just like a phoenix i possess the power to be born again. ( Not literally, of course.) But i have the power to take all the bad things that have happened all the mistakes i have made, and leave them behind. The old me has died, but out of those ashes i have risen even more beautiful than before. I have taken it all and become a better person. Just like a phoenix, i’ve been born again.
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December 17th, 2009 at 10:35 pm
I’d have to say a dragon. The can be beautiful, or ugly. Often they are fiery, tough, raw things, but I think they are misunderstood. It’s probably cause they are big and breathe fire. As well, many people try to slay a dragon (bring me down), but in the end the can fly away.
I wanna get a dragon tattoo. 8D
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December 17th, 2009 at 10:37 pm
i thnk i identify with dogs. they are very loyal and are good companions.
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December 17th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
I think I identify most with a swan :). They’re such gorgeous regal creatures. And I started off as a very awkward, kind-of weird looking child but I think I turned out pretty good. I grew into my looks, just like a swan!
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December 17th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
Foxes
unlike most wild dogs, petite, nocturnal and vicious when need be, foxes travel alone. The growl and bare their teeth but really, wouldn’t you just like to cuddle with one?
-Vee
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December 17th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
Although everyone seems to like cats, I’d pick a rodential kind of animal. I’m not sure which, but maybe a squirrel.
I’m always super jittery and I notice things way out of my normal vision and usually react very strangely. I love sitting around in the winter months, gearing up for a new season change. It’s silly, but now that I have a pet squirrel, I see that we are wayyy too alike for my own good!! Sleeping habits and all!
Mystically, I would love to relate to unicorns, but I can’t at all, minus the glittery magic parts.
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December 17th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
There is a particular animal that has come up recently for me to identify with: the wolf. At first, one thinks of “the lone wolf” but one thing that wolves are well known for is loyalty to their pack. If that pack consists of only themselves, well that works too. The wolf is a beautiful, fierce and misunderstood creature. They deserve respect.
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December 17th, 2009 at 10:46 pm
Polish hens! They have silly feather poufs on their heads that almost resemble top hats. They, like me, are equal parts absurd and adorable.
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December 17th, 2009 at 10:47 pm
I most identify with hummingbirds because they can be plain-looking until you see them in the sunlight when their feathers shimmer; they are constantly moving from one source of nutrition to another and I do that too (not just with food, though, also with “emotional nutrients” like love, friendship and kindess); they fly away when they are scared or startled (that’s a bad habbit I’ve had for a long time); and, though they are free (because they can fly) as most birds are, they do not have quite as much freedom as most since they must constantly feed–therefore, they are probably constantly longing to fly farther and farther, but are always held back or delayed, which is something I definitely relate to.
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December 17th, 2009 at 10:48 pm
as weird as it sounds, I identify with Narwhals. They’re unicorns of the ocean! I also have different sides to my personality. Like a unicorn, I’m full whimsy and glee. I love the ocean and I’m also a misfit. They’re also kind of mysterious and strange and I like to think I give off that mysterious “femme fatale” vibe.
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December 17th, 2009 at 10:49 pm
I identify with owls. They are hidden during the day, and come out when hardly anybody is around to see them. I am very shy, and the owl appears to be as well.
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December 17th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
I am a cow. Zen and worshiped by some. Many people throughout my life have told me I have a cow stare. I do see people right down to the soul.
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December 17th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
T-Rex!
I am such a tyrant lizard haha
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December 17th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
definatly a bird, because sometimes i feel caged up, backed into that corner, but then I realize that I can fly and anyting is possible
<3 I hope that becomes something that I live by in the future
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December 17th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
I identify with Tree Frogs most!!
We share big eyes and a big smile~ maybe were odd looking but definitely cute!! :)
I have always been a singer and there isnt anything better then a warm summer night listening to frogs in the trees!!!
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December 17th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
If you had asked me a while back I might have said a Platypus, becasue they are an odd sort of mashup of everything. I think now it would be a river otter! The reason being that theyr are somewhat quite/understated animal that people tend to like when they see them, but don’t think much about otherwise. Otters are playful and like to have fun s well as knowing how to use the tools available to them!
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December 17th, 2009 at 10:59 pm
I choose rabbits/bunnies. I have a 3 year old Holland Lop/Dwarf rabbit and she’s changed my life. So awkward but she is so much like me it’s scary. <3
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December 17th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
I identify most with mongooses- mongeese? Who cares, both sound cute! My personal favorite is the Malagasy Ring-Tailed Mongoose. Their scientific name is Galidia elegans, and who can’t love a creature who comes in such wonderful colors and patterns? They have a sweet tooth; they’re stories of them raiding camps for jam jars and other sweet things. I am constantly fascinated by everything, and Kipling said the mongoose Rikki-Tikki-Tavi loved to “run and find out.” And just like the mongoose, I happen to have a nasty case of “momma bear.” I’ll defend my friends and family, and try to keep them from hurting each other as well.
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December 17th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
i most definitely identify with the platypus.
what other mammals can lay eggs?
they are unique and like no other
they are so cute and weird!
how can you not love platypus?
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December 17th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
cats. they’re loners, but if they like you, you’ll know it alright.
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December 17th, 2009 at 11:08 pm
I think babies are pretty magical, they drive you absolutely bonkers when they cry, but are so magical when they smile and laugh.
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December 17th, 2009 at 11:08 pm
I am a butterfly. I have always felt a connection to these beautiful creatures. I have had butterflies land on me or allow me to pick them up. I feel like a butterfly- my personality is as colorful as their wings, my spirit is constantly at flight.
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December 17th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
I personally identify with teacup kittens! They are very very small, like me, tend to be fluffy, (I have rather puffy/floaty/frizzy hair) and they are can be extremely hyper. I love them to bits!!
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December 17th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
:))) mines not really an animal…
but I totally identify with mermaids.
I have reddish hair, and I’ve always loved swimming ever since I was little. I like to swish my long hair around in the water.
I love mermaids, because they are very elegant and beautiful. They are the type of creature that men fawn over, and search for in the sea. They can wear beautiful seashells in their hair, and hide among the algae and coral. It must be amazing to swim all day and travel so far. Freedom.
<3
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December 17th, 2009 at 11:19 pm
Lions, because they look distinguished, they’re tough and aggressive, and they have crazy hair (or at least the males do!) I dream about lions a lot and in my dreams, they’re always stunning but scary at the same time.
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December 17th, 2009 at 11:20 pm
perhaps a monkey. They’re highly social but can also be self sufficient. They are also a bit rediculous and showy. plus the incredibly close DNA helps as well
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December 17th, 2009 at 11:21 pm
I identify the most with horses! Wild majestic creatures who know how to work, and who know how to play. They are so powerful, and yet so gentle at the same time. They also know how to control their ego. For, so pride is the perverse imitator of God.
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December 17th, 2009 at 11:23 pm
HORSES, They are strong and majestic!
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December 17th, 2009 at 11:24 pm
I’m going to have to say a platypus. If you look at a picture of one, they seem to be made up of spare parts nature had left over. They even lay eggs, even though they’re mammals.
I find platypuses to be cute, in their own unique way, and they have been a constant reminder to me to be unique. I don’t have to be a beautiful peacock to feel pretty, or be an adorable kitten to be cute. I’m amazing, in my own special way. =D
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December 17th, 2009 at 11:25 pm
People are always saying I’m like a horse, probably because I was born in year of the horse, but I’ve always seen myself as a bird. I flutter to and fro, and I whistle when I’m not. Also, butterflies startle me.
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December 17th, 2009 at 11:25 pm
I definitely identify with mermaids most! They aren’t human but they aren’t really animals, are they? And so many animals have human characteristics…It blurs the lines.
Mais, le sujet: My middle name is Marina, a name which has ocean origins. I get a lot of inspiration for my own look from the sea and sea creatures. I love analyzing Greek mythology and who can forget about the Sirens? Mermaids are traditionally extraordinarily beautiful but in a unique way; they wear shell, coral, or pearl jewelry, have glittering scales, healthy but unorthodox colored hair, and are partially nude when, in most literature movements or art periods they were created in, that was considered taboo. They are very sensual.
To me, mermaids are mythical creatures that represent the girl who everyone loves and wants to emulate because of her Gleeful personality and style!
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December 17th, 2009 at 11:26 pm
Dragons. They are majestic, beautiful and very colorful creatures. They are intelligent and wise and don’t care to immerse themselves in daily matters or earthly troubles.
To me dragons are not evil just disinterested and bothered by everyone. They come in plenty of lovely deep shades and various sizes and like to play games involving riddles and puzzles.
They like admiring beauty (reason they always collect maidens) and I identify with that since I love to imagine myself as a dragon when I take pictures collecting beautiful things (like portraits of my friends, or my ‘maidens’)
When I was younger I thought I couldn’t be a dragon because I was a girl, but now I know that’s not true! I can be a shimmering green dragon if I wish and I do!
If I do fall in love I believe that person will also be a dragon. My friends actually call my imaginary loves my ‘dragons’.
so if anything I’d like to be a great and wondrous green dragon collecting shining beautiful things to surround myself with. ♥
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December 17th, 2009 at 11:28 pm
I’d have to say I identify the most with an alpaca. They’re strange creatures, and it takes a special kind of person to find the beauty in ‘em. Plus they’re cute, cuddley, and inviting [and I've got a long neck!]. :] Who DOESN’T love an alpaca!?
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December 17th, 2009 at 11:32 pm
I identify myself with a Sphinx. Simply because she is a creature who likes riddles, is prideful, poised, and cool. That’s what I feel like most of the time when facing the world. The Sphinx is also a bit of a loner but she is creative and a maneater… LOL.
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December 17th, 2009 at 11:32 pm
A kitty, because they can be silly and adorable and like to have fun.
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December 17th, 2009 at 11:37 pm
Ever since I saw my first one, I have known I will always identify with raccoons. Their little bandit masks and mannerisms give them a mysterious and solitary aura, and though they are soft and cute, they aren’t going to let anyone mess with them!
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December 17th, 2009 at 11:38 pm
heron: solitary, elegant, fragile, poetic.
balance between hope and hopelessness.
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December 17th, 2009 at 11:40 pm
I identify myself with a ferret, because it’s a very active animal that needs plenty of room to move around in. This animal is also known for its sociability, playfulness, intelligence and for its boldness.
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December 17th, 2009 at 11:41 pm
I identify with Catwings! A stubby manx catwing of course. Catwings are flying kitties if you didn’t know! And a stubby manx is a manx kitty with a stub for a tail (rather than a traditional “no tail”).
A catwings can fly up to the top of the bookcase, so they don’t have to climb. They know not to poop in the air, but they are afraid of getting down from trees for some odd reason.
I would fly everywhere and sit on my human friend’s head when I was hungry.
Yay for catwings!
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December 17th, 2009 at 11:43 pm
So not technically an animal, but I’ve always identified best with nymphs from Greek mythology. So cute, cunning, alluring, yet naughty and goofy. Hah
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December 17th, 2009 at 11:54 pm
My personal mascot is a dinosaur. But the way I act is like a cat. I tend to give off the impression that I’m distant, cold, and shy. When I open up to people, I’m warm and loving. I might not seem like I like people, but I really do!
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December 17th, 2009 at 11:54 pm
I identify with dolphins the most. They are graceful, happy, free-spirited animals. They will never leave one of their own behind just like i would always be there for a friend who needed me.
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December 17th, 2009 at 11:57 pm
I’d have to say that I’m most like a dragon. Like them, I have a tough, unbreakable skin, my “wall” you could say, than protects me. I’m independent, nothing can hold me back, like dragons, and just like they’re strong, fierce, and dangerous, I’m strong (mentally, not physically), fierce, but not really dangerous. I could probably be dangerous if I tried though… Plus, I wish I could fly away like they can. To just flap my (rather large and scaly) wings, and take off, leaving all my cares and worries behind on the ground, would be wonderful.
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December 17th, 2009 at 11:58 pm
Doe,
Whatever happened to this blog being informative and useful? I used to check back every day because there was always something interesting to read.
Now it’s all about your make-up line, your photoshoots, or some competition for us to enter. I know you are probably busier than ever because your make up line has become very successful, so I’m thinking that this is probably why.
I’m not bashing you, of course, I just miss the old Doe Deere :)
xx
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December 18th, 2009 at 12:09 am
I have been inordinately busy indeed, but I’m still trying my best to keep this blog going. I’m going to try even harder in 2010, in fact it’s one of my NYE’s resolutions. Bear with me sweetie! xo
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December 18th, 2009 at 12:04 am
I would identify most with the wolf because I am shy & a tad antisocial, but I have extreme loyalty to all of my friends.
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December 18th, 2009 at 12:08 am
I’ve always wanted to either be a mermaid or a lion!! I think I was spoiled by having two of the best Disney films ever created during my formative years, so ever since I was a kid I have longed to be a lion!! But my parents told me I could never be one, so I decided instead to be an actress, thinking “surely I can be a lion/princess/unicorn/angel/mermaid then!!” Even now, I still want to be a lion, though.
And not to suck up, but my godmother always bought me unicorn things–toys, books, movies– because she says I’m “half-Unicorn” and a “Unicorn Princess”. Maybe that’s why I love reading your blog so much, Doe Deere!! We’re from the same Unicorn-land :D
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December 18th, 2009 at 12:10 am
I feel I identify with Peacocks. They are beautiful colorful birds.. but when they talk they’re so loud hahaha :)
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December 18th, 2009 at 12:11 am
Although I’ve loved unicorns like crazy as far back as I can remember (my imaginary friend was a unicorn…haha)..I don’t think I’d say I personally would identify with them. I’d say I identify more with cats. They love attention but must have their own space. They are picky yet loving. They are curious, adventurous, and intelligent..yet playful. And who could forget how cuddly, adorable and beautiful they are? Haha. :)
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December 18th, 2009 at 12:12 am
I have felt a close connection with dolphins since middle school, when I researched and spoke at my local Optimist Club speech contest against their (and Orcas) imprisonment at Sea World. Something about them having what seems to be the ocean’s equivalent of human sensitivity and intelligence. Except more peaceful.
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December 18th, 2009 at 12:18 am
Mermaid. I know mermaids aren’t quite animals and my first thought was to say dolphins, because they are an animal close to a mermaid. But really, I like the idea of sitting up on the rocks, braiding seaweed in my hair and luring sailors to their deaths with my singing.
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December 18th, 2009 at 12:33 am
Guinea pigs! They are adorable but misunderstood, often used as sacrifices for science , food, or (back in the day) Incan religion. They live in hiding or small groups, and make the sweetest churring sound when they’re happy. Also, they immigrated to America! I like to stay in my room, and I’m very misunderstood! Also, my eyes also resemble theirs, if only a bit. They are the deepest part of my face, with Kitty’s eyes to match! (Kitty is my guinea pig. :D)
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December 18th, 2009 at 12:36 am
Do octopi count? Because I seriously identify with octopi as of late — as in, as of today. Why? Well, I’m glad you asked:
They are cuter than you’d think, squishy, smarter than they should be for clam cousins (as in shield-wielding, puzzle-solving, tank-escaping, humor-having denizens of the deep smart), and are wildly undervalued.
Also, I just read how there are certain breeds now using coconut halves suctioned to their underbellies while they tiptoe about underwater as portable campers/camouflage in case of predators and/or food.
Please don’t ask me where underwater invertebrates harvest coconuts. I think it’s best we just don’t ask.
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December 18th, 2009 at 12:40 am
Cats! They sleep all the time, act like royalty, and get loved for it! :)
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December 18th, 2009 at 12:46 am
I identify with cats. Cuddly, but if you make them mad you’re in for trouble, hah.
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December 18th, 2009 at 12:47 am
The Questing Beast or often referred to as Pellinore’s Beast. Her proper name is Glatisant. She is from an Arthurian legend. She has a dragon/serpent’s head, the haunches of a lion, a leopard body, and the legs of a hart. This beast is made up of many things and I can relate to that because I am made up of a lot of different things as well. I often feel that I have the head of an owl because I am wise mixed with the head of a deer because I often choose not to use my common sense (they never get out of the road!). I feel that I have the body of serpent or a sphinx because I tend to be a seductress and slip through the cracks in every situation. My legs are like that of a strong ostrich because I always seem to be running around or working on something.
“She seems always to be a step ahead of her pursuer(s). She seems to relish being
chased, but doesn’t want to be caught. There’s even one tale of how she fell in love
with Sir Palomides! But she is never depicted as just a strange dumb beast. Her ability
to avoid her pursuers shows that she is quite intelligent.”
This quote is given in the story of her origin and it explains me perfectly.
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December 18th, 2009 at 12:58 am
Good question, goldfish! I am forgetful ;-)
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December 18th, 2009 at 1:12 am
Guinea pigs because they’re big scaredy cats!
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December 18th, 2009 at 1:14 am
Cats. Just like in the Kipling story, I prefer to think about myself as the Cat who Walks alone
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December 18th, 2009 at 1:14 am
I absolutely adore and believe raccoons are my spirit animals – some find them to be pests, I think they’re masked lovelies ^_^
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December 18th, 2009 at 1:17 am
I believe I am most like a wolf. They tend to run in packs, but are also not afraid to lone it.
I am like that. I love being around people but don’t mind solitude as well.
They are strong and can defend themselves and thats one of my qualities is defending myself.
They are also incredibly curious and close to nature.
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December 18th, 2009 at 1:25 am
Definitely turtles. They’re resilient creatures that move at their own pace.
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December 18th, 2009 at 1:27 am
The phoenix! I keep reinventing myself, and when I get knocked down, I always return, more radiant than before! :)
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December 18th, 2009 at 1:29 am
a lynx!
they are graceful and stealthy against the white snow. the two cute points of fur are what makes them unique. they know how to take care of themselves and most people would underestimate them.
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December 18th, 2009 at 1:32 am
Definitely a housecat! They’re delightfully lazy, but also super sassy, & cuddly, & there when you need them – like me! :)
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December 18th, 2009 at 1:32 am
A butten!
My boyfriend and I came up with this combo; it’s a BUNNY & a KITTEN.
My nickname is bunny, and his is kitty (eew, love-sick moosh!), so we joked that we would have buttens as spawn. They’d be the perfect mix of playful kitty-ness with adorable wide-eye gawking of a bunny!
(Also, a long tail with a little puff ball at the end!)
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December 18th, 2009 at 1:39 am
The Otter: wild, but beautiful. the wearer of the constant grin. astute, but playful. a natural performer. one that always take time out of a busy day to play and make joy. sleek and graceful in the water, and always wanting to be admired for their skill as divers. the court jester. the one forever spontaneous and loving. curious about all things. the listener…
Oh yeah, I’d definitely be an otter. :)
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December 18th, 2009 at 1:39 am
I identify with skunks. Nocturnal, snappy outfits, relatively harmless, generally happy, and a hell of a reputation!
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December 18th, 2009 at 1:43 am
Tigers! Because they are fierce and majestic!
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December 18th, 2009 at 1:46 am
I identify best with cats, I think – proud and independent, but with a wild streak. I also sleep in a cat-like position, limbs all stretched out :p
–xo.
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December 18th, 2009 at 1:50 am
mermaids. i always viewed them as creatures who have a bit of both worlds; both animal and human. I feel like that in a metaphorical sense
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December 18th, 2009 at 1:59 am
The mermaid, I love the water and I love to swim, to sing and listen to water lap at the shore.
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December 18th, 2009 at 2:05 am
I identify with um… dinosaurs, I guess. I never played with baby dolls, just dinosaurs. I identify with them because there are lots of different types, and no one knows what they really looked like!
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December 18th, 2009 at 2:29 am
If I had to choose one animal… I would say I mostly identify with a centaur. Not the older mythological ones, but the ones from fantasia! They’re so graceful and elegant, yet, they have a certain strength to them. To me, that just describes me perfectly. Gentle and sweet, yet able to whoop some butt if need be. ;)
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December 18th, 2009 at 2:31 am
somedays i’m a butterfly,bright and fleeting,jumping from flower to flower,inmursed in my own world…somedays i am a dragon,wise and firce,keeping my treasures close and safe and fighting the thiefs that seek to take my closest trinkets…somedays i am a lone wolf seeking and longing to be apart of a pack but never finding place among those who surround me….somedays i’m a uni,never belonging to the image of the sacrared unicorn or the powerful presents of the pegasus…but most days i’m just Nemo,a girl who is waiting for her time to shine and show the world the song playing in her head
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December 18th, 2009 at 2:40 am
I would have to say the duck billed platypus. The animal that is the odd “duck” (excuse the pun) out. I love swimming, and I enjoy my uniqueness.
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December 18th, 2009 at 2:48 am
I relate to cats a lot because I love to be alone but sometimes I still need attention. My eyes just light up everytime I see a cat.
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December 18th, 2009 at 2:51 am
Hawks
Birds in general really. I love them, the freedom to fly. I dream of what it would feel like to fly through the sky, feeling the wind in your feathers. I imagine that sky diving isn’t really the same, but I’ve done it! However, Hawks are what I would call my totem animal. Whenever I see them, no matter how bad things are I instantly know that things will work out. I see them often during times of great trial. I just feel like they come to tell me “sister, all will be fine”
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December 18th, 2009 at 2:53 am
Rats and Mice. I was born in 1984, the year of the rat and feel a special connection to them. I have had several pet rats and mice over the years. I perform music under the name “Frankie Angle” and dress as a mouse.
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December 18th, 2009 at 3:07 am
I’d say a Llama because they’re so goofy but still cute! Haha
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December 18th, 2009 at 3:14 am
I relate the most to a fire point siamese kitty. I have red hair, pale skin and blue eyes like an orange and white cat. I am really talkative and love attention like a siamese. I love cuddling in warm spots. I am independent like a cat and I won’t just do what people tell me to unless I feel like it.
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December 18th, 2009 at 3:20 am
I would definitely be a jackalope. I never quite feel like I fit in with the crowd. I can be very shy and elusive, but put some whiskey out and I’ll come around :D
Plus they’re just adorable!
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December 18th, 2009 at 3:20 am
mermaids(and it does count since its part sea creature)because even under water those sea hoes are always graceful,flawless and gorgeous.thats whats up.<3
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December 18th, 2009 at 3:30 am
A deer – I’m a shy brunette, and my boyfriend says I have doe eyes. I’ve interacted with a family of deer at a wildlife rescue and they are sweet, clever little things.
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December 18th, 2009 at 3:32 am
I sometimes think that I resemble an owl. I tend to think of them as birds who love to think and plan ahead. And I sure love that, too. I don’t eat mice, though!
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December 18th, 2009 at 3:38 am
I indentify with walruses.I worked at six flags for a couple season working with the walruses. They were the walruses from 50 first dates. They are so playful and sweet. They love to make people laugh. Which is something I love to do.
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December 18th, 2009 at 3:39 am
I’ve gotta say, the sea-goat! Hard-headed, swimming in an ocean of dreams and always trying to keep too many things together.
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December 18th, 2009 at 3:51 am
I love many animals and many fantastical creatures but I have to chose the Greek Siren. Sometimes they are half fish, diving into the subconscious. Sometimes they are half bird, flying to the realm of dreams. Maybe this confusion leads to their bad habit of luring sailors to their deaths. Is it the sirens’ fault that they live on a rocky island that turns ships into match sticks? I also feel like I’ve traveled through many realms. I sing to communicate my emotions, it’s something I can’t NOT do. Maybe I should get some signs made… “Please enjoy the music from a distance.”
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December 18th, 2009 at 3:55 am
I indentify with lovebirds… because they are clumsy, very aggressive towards other birds and sometimes they are just plain stupid… but they stay true to their partners and search for true love. And they can be very sweet and adorable if they want something from you.
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December 18th, 2009 at 3:57 am
A toucan! They are colorful, unique, have few enemies and can fly (I fly literally in my dreams but figuratively in my waking hours!)
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December 18th, 2009 at 4:01 am
Cows! Because I have short legs, am a bit chubby, have big brown eyes and I’m smarter than I look. :D I can’t pick my nose with my tongue though…
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December 18th, 2009 at 4:24 am
I actually created an animal in my dremslast night and then was super shocked when I saw this!
I can’t rmemeber its name now i’m not dreaming but it was incredible. It was about thigh high, a beautiful golden shimmery colour and a cross between a pony, a seal and a dragon. It was so peaceful and it had these big eyes that just followed you everywhere.
So yes, that would be me. My beautiful little dream creature. Shiney and glittery, not easy to understand, but caring for everyone.
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December 18th, 2009 at 4:25 am
A moose. They are solitary, look clumsy (but somehow manage), and just take life as it comes. But they are very protective of their loved ones.
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December 18th, 2009 at 4:35 am
I am a beautiful centaur! Half woman and half magical horse! Prancing around painting magic every where I go. I wear flowers and paint my body with sparkles and whimsical swirly twrilies. I have always loved this creature and feel like it doesnt get enough credit. Centaurs are so magical and beautiful, enough to dance with the gods! I will always be a centaur with peacock feathers braided into my tail.
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December 18th, 2009 at 4:56 am
Whenever I am asked which animal I identify most with, I automatically answer with the flamingo. I stand on one leg often when pondering something, just like the lovely birds, and my favorite color is pink. What other animal is hot pink?! They look lovely and fluffy, and they can fly away and change their scenery whenever they please, just like me. I love to travel more than anything, and if I had wings, it would be even easier :)
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December 18th, 2009 at 5:03 am
The phoenix!
I always feel that I die and am reborn from my ashes (old self) whenever I have any sort of personal revelations.
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December 18th, 2009 at 5:41 am
Oh, horses! Definitely.
I love watching horses, they are so strong, tall and proud. Wild and free, caring, passionate and they communicate in a very simple and direct way.
Maybe it’s not just that I identify myself with horses but also feel like they are something to look up to.
I know, it sounds a bit odd… but really! Horses are my idols.
When I was a girl I used to make obstacle courses in the garden using dads tools and moms garden furniture and challenge myself to jump higher and run faster and become better, just like a horse. I even turned the belvedere into a stable covering the floor with sawdust. Also I collected miniature model horses and played with. I guess I was and still am a tomboy, I never stopped playing horse (I’m 22 now) because late nights after taking the bus home from a party or club I still gallop my way home, happy and free!
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December 18th, 2009 at 5:44 am
definatly a peacock! they are so bright and colorful, and FLASHY! if one was among other different types of birds, it would totally stand out in the crowd (just like me!) i also tend to wear alot of blues, greens and golds. i love em! :)
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December 18th, 2009 at 5:53 am
my little pony!
i know, not a very adult answer but this is how i feel!
the colors, the attitude, everything!
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December 18th, 2009 at 6:19 am
A Penguin, definately. I love snow and swimming. They’re small and cute, clumsy but elegant.
And they’re always well dressed! ;)
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December 18th, 2009 at 6:44 am
I most certainly identify with wolves, running in packs but still solitary, letting go completley and putting trust in each other. They’re elegant but fierce, and I guess that’s how I want to be, kind of revered and feared at the same time. :)
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December 18th, 2009 at 7:14 am
I identify with peacocks. I think that they’re such beautiful creatures, and are so magical and wonderful. I get so excited when I get to see one, and have decorated my christmas tree in a peacock theme as an ode to my favorite animal!
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December 18th, 2009 at 7:14 am
I think I would be a cat ! Even though I personally don’t like them all that much …I think the whole flexibility and slinking around is totally in my character! Also of course the lazing up in the sun …and kind of watching people :) That just kinda sounds like me ! :D
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December 18th, 2009 at 7:17 am
I identify with lions because they are strong, independent and beautiful. And it perfectly fits because my zodiac sign is Leo.
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December 18th, 2009 at 7:20 am
I would say an exotic fish. Full of colour and bubbles but still quiet and still :D
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December 18th, 2009 at 7:30 am
I identify with tigers, because they’re beautiful yet dangerous and like all cats very independent and individualistic.
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December 18th, 2009 at 7:32 am
I would have to say that I mostly identify with cats. They only do stuff, they want to do, can be very bitchy and on the other hand very cuddly. They love getting catered to and can be super demanding. And sometimes they just need some alone-time.
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December 18th, 2009 at 7:37 am
I identify with Fox. I love their red-fire fur and it’s an intelligent animal wich has a very proud silhouette.
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December 18th, 2009 at 7:39 am
I identify with sloths, of course! They’re cute in some way – just like me :D And of course they are lazy – in Poland we call them Leniwiec (“the lazy one” – I think I translate id good :D).
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December 18th, 2009 at 7:48 am
Cats because of their eternal elegance.
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December 18th, 2009 at 8:05 am
A wolf. When alone I can hardly survive, but I feel best in company of a couple of people. At least one, which is my partner ‘in crime’.
I am shy, but when it is necessary I become ‘aggressive’ and fight for my rights.
I am curious, and cannot stop this in any way.
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December 18th, 2009 at 8:25 am
How sad is this? I identifiy with a cat. Boring, I know – as a child I spent many an hour trying to think up exciting alternatives, Lynx and Tigers and Lions… but no, I have to admit that I identify with a simple domesticated cat. I like the independance, the option of cuddling, looking after myslef and exploring. I don’t like cat food though, of course, it would have to be fresh wild salmon all the way! :P
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December 18th, 2009 at 8:39 am
Moths.
I think they’re amazing – a little eerie, and pretty. I like how they’re drawn to the light and refuse to stop flapping their little wings until they get to their goal. And of course, I share their love of sugar!
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December 18th, 2009 at 8:42 am
I would compare myself to an otter – friendly, sociable, and overflowing with positive energy! Otters also love to eat out and enjoy sushi, just like me!
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December 18th, 2009 at 8:49 am
I’d have to say I identify with Zebras. They are beautiful, fast, intelligent and monochromatic.
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December 18th, 2009 at 8:59 am
i identify best with otters, they are oriented on helping others, they are playful, resourceful and and graceful swimmers. i hope i will be reincarnated into one!
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December 18th, 2009 at 8:59 am
That would be a Dolphin… free and playful and mysterious…
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December 18th, 2009 at 9:13 am
I identify with rabbits. Most people thing of rabbits as mindless creatures meant to be eaten to run around in a small wooden box in the backyard. I guess I identify with that because I feel like maybe people don’t expect as much of me as I do of myself. But rabbits have very strong personalities. They are stubborn and demanding, but they are also loving and sweet. Like me. I mean, I did have to bully my boyfriend into dating me…and now we are happily living together! ^_^
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December 18th, 2009 at 9:34 am
Wow haha I’d love to win this. I identify mostly with cats I think too. I love attention, get into things, and am super curious.
xoxo!
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December 18th, 2009 at 9:37 am
Hmmm… In highschool I was called Neko, wich is Japanese for cat (in japanese because I’ve always been fascinated by the japanese culture). Apparently I had a way of sitting that reminded my friends of a cat… Anyway, I began to identify myself with cats. I mean, they’re elegant, proud and cute at the same time, who wouldn’t want to be one? But then at university, when I started studying japanese, I got the nickname Kotori, “small bird” in japanese. And again, I really do not have anything against that nickname either. But they’re both nicknames created by others, and don’t know really what animal I myself identify with… Maybe a flying cat?
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December 18th, 2009 at 9:50 am
Hi there :)
I identify it with butterfly, cause for me they are the best colourfull and gracefull animal ever!
And for my part makeup is always colourfull and we as women wear it with full of grace!
We are just like these beautifull butterfly when we wear makeup, colourfull, gleefull and full of elegance and shine!
And when one of those beautifull butterfly come on our eyes, lips and cheeks it’s just soooo magical <3
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December 18th, 2009 at 10:01 am
I’m more of a deer : really nervous, always watchful of her surroundings, hiding herself in front of others, yet strong and beautiful when you have the chance to get to know her more… It’s a complicated personnality, and I thik it reflects mine!
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December 18th, 2009 at 10:03 am
Cats. Calm, loner, intelligent and sneaky. (Now I feel *REALLY* original. (Sarcasm.))
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December 18th, 2009 at 10:35 am
I most identify with owls. The symbolism of Owls suits me. They are considered signs of wisdom and an ancient mind. They are the voice of reason for the rightness of your intent before action.
They speak to me a lot.
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December 18th, 2009 at 10:39 am
Otters! I once did one of those facebook “quizzes” and it told me I was an otter so for whatever reason I did some research on otters and found that we are quite similar – small, positive & intelligent but easily distracted. And dare I say cute? :o)
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December 18th, 2009 at 10:46 am
Perhaps I’m predictable and boring, but I identify myself with the wolf. Or better, the she-wolf. A.k.a. the lupa of the roman mythology. It’s partly because I’m roman and the wolf is the symbol of Rome, partly because the wolf is a lot like me: mysterious and melancholic. It’s also an anachronistic animal: he’s immer attacked and no one likes him…. it’s more a romantic creature than a real animal. I love the legendary figure of the wolfes, I love the idea you can become a werewolf, as well as I love any wolf-story.
I also love the ambivalence of the wolf, it’s victim and it’s carneficent, which is very me… to say it with Coleridge:
“For the shepherds must go
With lance and bow
To hunt the wolf in the woods to-day.
Samuel T. Coleridge.”
And then the wolf is also a fashionable animal, both classical and elegant. Always perfectly good-looking…. and if you imagine it with a touch of red blood, the chromatism goes even better.
Plus it’s linked to both snow and night, light and darkness.
Ambivalent, complex, fascinating, sensual, dangerous but poetical…..
What can you desire more?
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December 18th, 2009 at 11:15 am
Ladybird , little like us on the world , on the defensive like me but so sweet and cute ! :3
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December 18th, 2009 at 11:18 am
The Egyption cat goddess, Bast. Our temperments are very similar, especialy when it comes to protecting the people we love.
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December 18th, 2009 at 11:21 am
I identify with rabbits. I’m a quiet, fun-loving vegetarian just like a bunny. People also underestimate rabbits, they have a inner strength and a sense of adventure :D
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December 18th, 2009 at 11:22 am
Owls. I’ve huge eyes, haha. But really, I’m extremely independent, and definitely a night person.
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December 18th, 2009 at 11:37 am
squirrel!.. theyre hyper, noisy, run around everywhere, fluffy, and cute!.. sort of like me!
plus the redwall stories are adorable.. love the squirrels in them.
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December 18th, 2009 at 11:46 am
I definitely identify with Shortfin Makos, I’m not really sure why, but I just love the speed, agility and grace of this sea killer ^_^
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December 18th, 2009 at 11:50 am
A peacock because they are colorful and majestic.
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December 18th, 2009 at 11:56 am
Hmmmm- very hard to say. I guess maybe a platypus – they’re not exactly the normalest creatures out there.
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December 18th, 2009 at 11:56 am
Also unicorns, but for different reasons. Unicorns aren’t afraid of anything and can stab people with their horns and trample them with their hooves. You do not mess with a unicorn. The only way to kill one is with a spear and a lot of luck. For me unicorns are the power to do anything and not let anyone stand in my way, a unicorn may look pretty and weak but they should not be underestimated.
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December 18th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
I identify most with Puck from A midsummer nights dream! A mischeivous, romantic little faun with a spring in his step!
Happy Holidays All!
Pippy!
xx
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December 18th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
A dove. Loyal, flighty, and a symbol of peace.
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December 18th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
I identify with two animals. One is my baby girl, my cat Sabbath. She’s my constant companion, choosing my company over others, as I choose hers. She’s my twin, except in cat form. She loves fruit salad, colorful things, and cuddling. <3
The other is the Tasmanian devil because they're clumsy, ferocious at first, but friendly when you get to know them, and they're pint-sized power houses.
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December 18th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
A luna moth, delicate and beautiful but misunderstood and mysterious as well.
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December 18th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
A cat. If I could, I’d want to do nothing but lie down in the sunshine.
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December 18th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
When I was little I identified more to my namesake (Bee) but after my great grandmother passed I really found myself sharing a love she had for owls. As I’ve grown up I think I’ve developed into more of an owl than a bee–wise, big eyes, not a fast paced, happy in one place:)
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December 18th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Although I don’t like them, I would identify myself to dogs. I realized it when I saw what you wrote about cats: ” love cats because unlike dogs, they don’t attach themselves simply to whoever gives food. They are independent and you must really earn a cat’s love. Once you have it, however, it’s forever.”
I’m exactly the opposite. I always (and will always) need someone who would take care of me; I’m not independant at all and I just don’t to be. I scared of loneliness and always need people around me to hug me and reassure me. It certainly seems pathetic ahah!
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December 18th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
Doe, a deer, a female deer! Since a while, I’ve been fascinated and obsessed by these lovely, little, fragile animals. I collect anything with deer on it and I even have a whole file with pictures of them on my laptop! Just like a little doe, I’m light, fast and a bit scrawny and I also tend to run away from people because I’m shy, just like a deer would run away if you’d try to get near.
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December 18th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
Butterfly! Colorful, happy, and gentle!
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December 18th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
I identify with a vampire, a friendly one like those from twilight. mysterious and misunderstood, and I love the dark! and in fact I once bit someone during a fight XD
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December 18th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
I identify mostly with cats. This is because i can be lovely, sweet and funny but if you catch me in a bad mood or annoy me you will seey bad side. I am alo mysterious, just like cats. I just seem to be very connected to them. I understand them, you have to earn my loyalty! x
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December 18th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Bats, misunderstood but cute and up all night lol
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December 18th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
There are so many! As a kid, I always identified with cats and dragons (’cause I’m cool like that), but when you really look at it, the question gets harder.
I think hedgehogs are adorable and I can kind of relate to them, because they’re humble and a little spiky, but still kinda cute. I also adore peacocks — yes, because they’re gorgeous, but also because they’re loud and obnoxious (just like me!). I don’t know if I could really pick one animal, because I have a really nutso personality. Some days I’m a moth, some days I’m a fox, some days I’m a hydra (PMS, anyone?), some days I’m a sloth.
Actually, most days, I’m a sloth, I loves me some sleep.
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December 18th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
I identify most with wolves. I’m independent and strong-willed and a bit of a loner :)
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December 18th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
I’m not an animals person, I do love my cat but I have a hard time relating to any animal.
Maybe some kind of fish. Like a herring or something. Or a mammoth, or some other odd little animal :)
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December 18th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
ok its not an animal per se and not reallu or anything but when it comes to mystical i think about dragons, it such a legendary, magestic and dreamy creature, it can be good or evil and any colors! they always play an important part of story.. and they can fly! i love dragons ^^
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December 18th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
My dog…
Not any dog, but my beautiful dog Chu
She was abandoned in front of my house in a box on a rainy day… I heard her crying and went out and brought her in! (duuuuh) Fed her and then she just wouldn’t leave! At first I thought she was just hungry, but then I learned that she felt like she owed me something… You see, I live with my parents, and the first one to get up is my dad… and it’s him that feeds the pets, but unlike the other dog I have, Lady, Chu just didn’t developed a special bond with my dad just because he feeds her everyday… She’s amaizingly attached to me!
She weeps everytime I go to school, and gives me that look that is truly sad! She doesn’t let anyone else even touch me when she’s around, she cleans my tears if I cry and naps with me when I fall asleep on the grass… She the most loyal creature in the entire world!
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December 18th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
I relate closely with Elephants. I am a people person and I love how elephants travel in pacts especially to protect their young. As a protector I am always looking out for my friends. I suppose you could say I play the Mom sometimes in my close relationships. Elephants are also travelers like myself. They are fun and playful yet will charge if they have to. My best friend loves Giraffes and I love how Giraffes and Elephants get along well together. Like her and I.
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December 18th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
a phoenix! i have been completely reborn from my childhood ashes!
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December 18th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
Quite a few people have mentioned this animal, but I’d be a lion. As a child, my mom would tell me to ‘be a brave lion’ whenever I had to do something difficult or painful. Years later when I was diagnosed with my chronic disease she told me again that I had to ‘be a brave lion’ even though I was 16. To this day I remind myself that I need to be courageous even when I feel overwhelmed.
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December 18th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
I like crows. They are smart, have a sense of humor, and stick together. Plus they can flyyyyy
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December 18th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
I’ve always identified with big cats. Cheetahs, tigers, jaguars, leopards, and lions. If I was going to choose one that I most identify with, it would probably be a lion. They’re the most social of the big cat family. It’s also the lioness who goes out and hunts!
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December 18th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
A bird, very free spirited
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December 18th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
I think I identify mostly with zebras. They are graceful like the horse, that I love, but each zebra’s stripes is different from the next. They are look the same, but up close they are all very different. Black and white, so basic yet so complex.
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December 18th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
a kittycat! soft, sweet and independent!
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December 18th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
a snail, couse I’m really slow and prefers to stay inside my house.
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December 18th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
SQUIRRELS! They are playful, cute, and hyper, but they also make decisions carefully (for example, when they’re collecting their acorns). Like me!
As a child, I found it fascinating to watch them. I love how they often stop when they notice that someone is nearby, and I always thought they were really clever because they run in a zigzag pattern instead of a straight line.
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December 18th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
panda, they look so sweet and cute, but they can be really violent when annoyed, lol
I just received my weekly glee email, SO COOL, there is urban outfitter near where i live, i’ll go snap a look for sure!
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December 18th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
I might not love cats, but I love the way they live life: always looking for some petting and cuddling and sunlight to sleep on. They like to feel cozy ad warm and they are too independent for their own good. That pretty much sums it up.
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December 18th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
..I would probably be a koala.
I like to sleep and climb trees. :)
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December 18th, 2009 at 8:08 pm
At this point of my life, I identify myself with owls. I’m in pharmacy school so I’m often up all night studying.
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December 19th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
It has to be cats. They are so mysterious and unpredictable. I agree completely with the cheetah comment, about taking one to school as your best friend.
I wrote a series for kids that has some pretty awesome cats in it. They are the warriors who protect a different dimension. The cheetah weighs 1900 pounds. As you might expect, he really can run like the wind! Check it out :) http://www.conorandthecrossworlds.com
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March 9th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Unicorns are so so super kewl thewy love to eat corn i know this because i had lots of years of research and i own a unicorn He he
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