I Got It!
@LilyoftheThorns (12918)
United States
April 8, 2010 6:31pm CST
I got the internship at the zoo :)
My interview was today and he told me that they'll start getting my schedule figured out. I'll either be starting May 31st or the beginning of June.
The guy that interviewed me was very nice--he said he would try to get me in the "birds and primates" and "hoof stock" groups (which is what I want to work with).
Can't wait to start working with the animals, but I'm so nervous!
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@LilyoftheThorns (12918)
• United States
9 Apr 10
Ummm.....ok! lol What's that from Cowgirl?
Thank you dawn! 
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
9 Apr 10
If The Camper's A Rockin' Don't come a knockin?
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@LilyoftheThorns (12918)
• United States
11 Apr 10
Thank you, you two! 
The nerves won't go away until I have some time to get used to the people and job!
The nerves won't go away until I have some time to get used to the people and job!
@zed_k4 (17589)
• Singapore
9 Apr 10
I agree..she deserves it.. a big congrats from me too surely..
Animals at the zoo are all so cute.. awesome.. don't be nervous..
@carmelanirel (20942)
• United States
9 Apr 10
Oh congrats lily, how exciting..The closest zoo to us is way over an hours drive away or I would have tried applying for a job there. I love animals, though truthfully I would rather work with reptiles than birds. I like snakes, but the beaks on birds scare me..
@LilyoftheThorns (12918)
• United States
9 Apr 10
OMG! You speak my mind carmela!! I would rather work with reptiles over birds too...but unfortunately birds and primates are put into the same group, so to work with one I have to work with the other--and my heart is on working with the primates!
I'm happy I live this close to TWO zoos. They're both about 30-40minutes drives from me. But the zoo I'll be interning at is only a 10 minute drive from my sisters house, so I'll be staying with her this summer!
Thank you
I'm happy I live this close to TWO zoos. They're both about 30-40minutes drives from me. But the zoo I'll be interning at is only a 10 minute drive from my sisters house, so I'll be staying with her this summer!
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@LilyoftheThorns (12918)
• United States
11 Apr 10
Yeah, and it's basically a strait shot. I maybe make 1 turn and then I drive straight the rest of the way, it's really easy and quick! I love it! :)
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@carmelanirel (20942)
• United States
9 Apr 10
Still, it does sound like fun.. And only 10 minutes away? That is great..:)
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
9 Apr 10
Congratulations on landing the internship I am sure you'll start before you know it and the nervousness will quickly dissipate once you get out there with the animals! Are you allowed to take photographs of the animals?
@LilyoftheThorns (12918)
• United States
9 Apr 10
Thank you cowgirl!! Yeah once I get to start working with the animals and get to know the people my nerves will go away and I'll have a lot of fun!
I'm not sure if I'm allowed to take pictures or not. I would LOVE to have some pictures of me with the animals, I'll have to wait awhile until I know exactly what I'll be doing there.
You guys are confusing me!!! 
lol
lol
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
9 Apr 10
It means that She'll easily enjoy it, of course after the jitters from the first day!
@LilyoftheThorns (12918)
• United States
11 Apr 10
Yeah, there will be lots of jitters, but working with the animals will be fantastic! I want to hold a baby monkey!!!!! lol
@ersanmiguel (476)
• Philippines
9 Apr 10
i think it's awesome that you can do whatever you enjoy most and the best part is you'll be paid for it too.
congratulations!
@LilyoftheThorns (12918)
• United States
9 Apr 10
Well thank you ersanmiguel, but I won't be getting paid for it...lol. In fact I had to pay a fee to do this--but I wanted the experience. It'll look good on a resume.
@LilyoftheThorns (12918)
• United States
11 Apr 10
I didn't really ask. I guess they know the experience is important to people, for their resumes...which is exactly why I wanted to do this...lol
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
10 Apr 10
that would be a great experience working with the animals. congratulations for the new job and always take a good care of yourself in the zoo especially.
@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
9 Apr 10
Glad to hear it! Congrats! I know starting a new job can be very nerve racking but I am sure you will be wonderful at it! Working at a zoo sounds like so much fun! I am sure you will feel great about it in no time at all!
I know that you will do well in this line of work from what I have read in your discussions over time. No need to be nervous. Well Done. @LilyoftheThorns (12918)
• United States
11 Apr 10
I hope I'll do well, but I'll eventually learn everything I need to know! There's always nerves when it comes to meeting new people and having new experiences! But they'll go away eventually!
Thank you!
@bounce58 (17385)
• Canada
11 Apr 10
Congratulations! I guess you're on your way to the career that you want. I'm sure that this internship is just the first step. I'm happy that you got what you want.
I hope the monkeys wont be too much, and that the birds won't drive you crazy. Hehe
Goodluck!
Goodluck!@LilyoftheThorns (12918)
• United States
9 Apr 10
I am excited! I love animals, and this is just one more step in the right direction to me starting my own animal sanctuary one day!
Thank you!
Thank you!
@thersdae_me (327)
• Philippines
9 Apr 10
Congratulations!!!
I was just about to sign off when I got this email notification that you started a discussion and so I had to check.
It's so cool and I'm so happy for you.
I guess you'll really be enjoying your work since as you said- that's what you want to work with.
Keep us posted. God bless!
@LilyoftheThorns (12918)
• United States
11 Apr 10
Thank you thersdae! I'm glad you've found time to hang around Mylot!
It will be really fun and it'll be great experience! I'm excited/nervous
It will be really fun and it'll be great experience! I'm excited/nervous
@LilyoftheThorns (12918)
• United States
9 Apr 10
Yeah I'm excited too! I think excitement and nervousness go hand in hand in most situations! lol
Thank you sheanne!
@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
9 Apr 10
I am happy for you. I am sure you will enjoy it. Good luck with everything.
@sudiptacallingu (10879)
• India
9 Apr 10
This is wonderful and heartiest congratulations to you! I’m sure working at the zoo with all the animals will be an exciting opportunity for you…most of us are working all the time with people and getting so stressed out…I’m sure animals wont stress you out like that LOL …come to think of it, even I’m getting interested though its not possible for me to change jobs like that but if ever I get a chance, I’d love working with animals. BTW, did you train specially for this?
@DCMerkle (1281)
• United States
9 Apr 10
LilyoftheThorns,
I was just surfing thru the discussions and didn't really see anything that caught my attention, but this one did. CONGRATULATIONS! What a dream job. I would love to work with animals. I wish you all the best of luck and may you make many new animal friends. They are the greatest!
@pankajgupta1967 (67)
• India
9 Apr 10
Congrats!!!!!!!!!
Be happy u will overcome this nervousness very soon as this is due to anxiety and willingness to deliver the best..........
