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Same. People tell me...but I don't like cleaning their litter box so I let them outside to do their business.... well here's a thought.... don't get a fucking cat! Excuse the language.
Just got some fantastic news. I've been accepted into the San Diego Zoo Global cohort for fall 2021 and beyond!!! So excited. I can't wait to move back home!
Am I the only one who kindly moves snails out of the way of foot traffic so they don't get smushed? I put them on the grass and talk to them like babies lol Yes, I love snails.
What a way to wake up! My article on climate change and its effect on primates of Asia has been selected for publication!!!!!! AHHHHHHH!!! omg omg omg omg! So proud of myself!
I've decided to focus on wildlife trafficking for my grad school Master Plan. Focusing on three areas: illegal pet trade in exotic animals, exotic animal use in the entertainment industry and buying/selling illegal animal products.
I've withdrawn from this semester and requested a leave of absence so I can figure things out. I'm at my breaking point. This is necessary for my mental and physical health.
I seriously feel like such a loser because here I am at 41 and I have no career and my social anxiety is so bad. I'm not a high-functioning person with social anxiety....I'm a fuck off and leave me alone while I hide from the world type. Except on the internet. I feel safe here.
I'm finished!!! Done with graduate school FOREVER!!!! Paper submitted. Home free. It feels so good. As of Friday I will officially be graduated with a Masters in Biology/Conservation Education!
If all goes well I will be the communications intern for the zoo next semester!!! Soooo exciting. I wasn't going to say anything until it was a done deal but I can't keep quiet and I had to tell someone. Might as well be the amazing people here on Twitter!
My kitty Rubio goes under anesthesia tomorrow morning to have his teeth cleaned and a skin tag removed. He's 15 so I'm worried. Send extra good vibes my way for my best bud ok? 🥺
HOLY WOW!! I got a perfect score on my final project for animal behavior and my video summary!!! That means 98% is my final in the class which means another A for the Sarebear!! Woot woot.
What is your "lifer" animal: aka the one animal you most want to see in the wild? Let me know with a GIF or a photo and feel free to choose more than one!
#DailyAnimalQ
#Animals
Take a look at these cuties! Rob, Robin and Robert the orphaned baby figbirds were found under a tree.🐦 They’ve been checked out by our expert team, and will be with a specialised carer until they’re old enough to return to the wild. Enjoy your carrots and peas, little ones! 🥕
Love waking up to birthday balloons on my Twitter page :) Cheers to my 41st nameday here on earth. Woo. Should be at the zoo today but it's cold and raining .... so hibernate I shall and order in!
Can y'all help me get to 2500 followers? Tell your animal-loving, conservationist and primatologist friends to follow. Love conversing with like-minded people who care about the planet and its animals.
My anxiety has been really bad the past few days. I know it is because I miss my kitty. Who was much like a service cat in that he always kept me calm (or most of the time). What I wouldn't give to get a Rubio snuggle right now. Miss you my furbaby.
We’re sharing an update on the Zoo’s emperor tamarin twins! 🐵Born in late October, these healthy male tamarins are starting to try solid foods like mealworms but are yet to move on to bigger insects such as locusts. Come and visit them this weekend!
OK ... I did it. I submitted a volunteer application for the San Diego Zoo. Wish me luck! I'm very anxious but I also want to get out there and force myself to get out of my comfort zone and work to overcome this social anxiety. I'm tired of being scared all the time.
Holy shit you guys. I got a 97% on my Asian Primates and Climate Change paper! All that stress for an A+??? Someone pick my jaw up off the floor for me will ya? I'm shocked.
Mammogram came back clear. No issues. Pain must be related to lymph nodes. I'll ask the doc next week when I go for my appt. It did swell when I had my COVID booster. But as far as the boob goes... everything seems fine. Had an ultrasound done on the area too. All clear.
OK animal lovers, is there an animal that you are afraid of? Or do those of you who work in conservation like ALL animals. For me it's spiders. The bigger the more panicked I get.
My mom passed away 22 years ago today. She was pivotal in raising me to love animals. It is because of her that I care so much about them. Thank you mom and I miss you always!
Happy
#InternationalWomensDay
to all those fabulous women working to improve our world for animals! Here are some of my favorites that you should give a follow! Keep up the great work. All of you.
Man, I hit my following limit. This means I need more followers before I can follow again! Help a girl out. There are so many amazing conservationists and scientists still out there for me to follow.
Bit of personal news.... finally have my mammogram this afternoon. Hopefully I get some answers as to why I have pain on the left in my boob/armpit area. It's been going on for months. Send a good vibe or two my way will ya?
It's sad that 45 is breaking people apart. It's happened to me. I feel guilty and sad about it but I just can't respect anyone who respects him after all he has said and done. It's not about politics, it's about morals for me now.
Yay! They found Kora the red panda and on zoo property to boot. Now how did she get out? That is the question. So glad she will be back with her cubs. Love me some happy endings! ♥️♥️
WTF.... Apparently Trumpers doxed the First Dogs twitter and got it suspended. This makes me sad. I mean, really??? Do you not have anything better to do?? Well I know you don't but leave Champ and Major alone f*ckers.
I'm getting my vaccine on Friday!!! I'll be getting J&J so just one shot and I'm done. So happy I could cry. Needles don't bother me so I'm good to go. Nervous for the side effects but it's better than full blown covid!
Word. I haven't talked to my father in 12 years now and I don't regret cutting him off at all. I wouldn't have grown so much if his toxicity and abuse was still in my life.
It’s okay to have boundaries with *all* family members.
If there is someone who routinely makes you feel bad, it’s okay to distance yourself to protect your mental state.
I refuse to let anyone cause me to relapse.
Even family.
Especially family.
OK so... I've applied for admission to obtain a Masters in Digital Marketing! Yep, that's my big news. This will enhance my career prospects of working in social media for a zoo/aquarium/non-profit/animalsancutary/museum. I got this.
I may not be social or have a lot of friends and I may battle mental illness and I may not be as accomplished as others are but I try my best to spread kindness and appreciation for others every day. That has to count for something right? World is too full of hate. I counteract.
I'm shook after coming across the article about the dead primate, frogs and insects found in the shipment of chili peppers. This is so heart-breaking and just reminds me how important my job of educating others about wildlife trafficking is. Poor creatures.
So the latest news is that Nova the clouded leopard escaped due to someone intentionally cutting the wire of her habitat. Sigh. I really hope she is found safe soon.
Just wanted to take a minute to thank you all for your support and for believing in me. I get sad sometimes because it doesn't seem like many in my family or many of my friends care to support my future aspirations and goals. So thank you Twitter fam!
How long will it take me to reach 5,000 followers because I'm getting awfully sick of being in twitter follow jail. Tell your friends to follow me! Especially if they love animals, love science and love the environment!
Am I the only one who has to print readings out instead of reading them on a computer screen? I can't for the life of me concentrate if I can't read and high-lite at the same time. At least I use both sides of the paper and hit the "save ink" option?
Remember that assignment that was 3 days late when I had that nasty migraine?! I got 96% on it. It made me feel good to see that grade up in canvas today 😁
Hoping to hear back from the zoo today about my communications internship. I really, really want this. I'm scared but only way to deal with that is to expose myself to new experiences. How's that for positivity? ☺️
Oh boy. I just inquired about a kitty for adoption at the same rescue we got Rubio from. This house is too damn lonely without a furbaby. I don't even care if it seems too soon to welcome a new furbaby home. I'm so damn depressed without Rubio.
FYI yes I did see a real live platypus today :) It was AWESOME. The only other place you can see these amazing and unique creatures are at Australian zoos. San Diego Safari Park is the only zoo outside of there with a platypus pair. No pics because it was dark in their house.
This is a rescued cat unable to be released into the wild before anyone @'s me for sharing. There is more explanation in the thread. I wanted to share because he's so gorgeous. I'm glad he was rescued.
Woo! Vaccinated!!! Happy Friday y'all and holy cow that shot hurt compared to any other shot I've had. Still stinging. Ok 👌 immune system do your thing but go relatively easy on me eh?
Prof is officially dropping me from the class. The weight I feel lifted is amazing. Now to concentrate on kicking ass in the class I still have AND resting and getting myself healthier.
Calling all wildlife conservationists, scientists, science communicators, conservation educators, animal welfarists, primatologists, ecologists, and animal lovers! Where are y'all? I would love to get to 4,000 followers and meet more amazing people in science!