Mindful Rabble

Hah, sounds like a magazine column title.  Anyway, I was thinking... about a lot of things but mostly...

Why am I a "snake"?  I get zodiacs are mostly just a waste of time but my temperament is so unlike that of a snake that it seems odd.

I'm way more like a dog.  At times I refer to myself as one in jest but it is remarkably accurate.  Even though I'm a homebody, I'm always ecstatic to see people (but can be overwhelmed around large groups).  Openly affectionate if permitted, and very warm around family and familiar people.  I warm much quicker to strangers than many others do.  I'm very easily moved by others' plights and emotions.  I'm protective and far more shy than I appear or seem when around people I like.  I rarely pick fights and I always come "home" if away too long (that is, I always check in on my friends whom I usually feel "at home" with).  I almost instinctively want to instigate cuddling if someone I know appears sad.  Hah, and a funny fact is that I usually do pick meat bones damn dry (like if eating chicken or something).  xD

But I understand that dogs aren't for everyone.  They can be loud or annoying when they come around when you'd rather they not.  Still... I think the "dog" sort of person doesn't want to push your buttons... they really just care about you a lot, so if you're stressed or ignoring them, the dog will instinctively come to you.  The dog misses you when you're away, even if its not for very long, because everyday feels like a holiday when you're there.  Wild dogs instinctively travel in groups so really... a person with a dog's spirit is always happy when they can be with another person, no matter what.  Even if they get distracted along the way, the dog will always find its way back to you if it loves you and has felt love given back at least once.

My inner tenacity is definitely on par with that... I feel kind of better, thinking it over.  But I think anyone would be happy if compared to "man's best friend", lol.  Although, emotionally I guess I am a little, snake-like.  Eh, everyone's different.  Whatever.  ^^