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Today, my first day of work, there were so many funny little blog-worthy anecdotes occurring on an hour by hour basis, I don't even know where to begin.

Let me start by saying I'M EXCITED. Which is a great thing after the drama of the last few days. I really enjoyed my interactions with the staff today. I'm still just observing and asking tons of questions.

I started my morning with Joseph, the clinic administrator. He is incredibly helpful and thorough in all that he does. He told me I could ask him anything. So I did. I asked him if I could get a pig. He was confused. I explained that the neighbors (whose yard I walk through every day to get to the clinic) have little piglets. I heard that some people keep them as pets, and so I was wondering if I could take one on as a pet for a few months. He was visibly upset by this suggestion. He said I could take one but it could absolutely not come in the house. He explained that people would think that was very strange to have a pig in the house. "But they think I'm strange anyway." I countered. No, he insisted, there could be no pigs in the house. Finally I gave in. I asked if I could have a cat. He said yes, a cat would be fine. He was very relieved by that suggestion. He went on to tell me, don't worry, he will not tell anyone else that I requested a piglet. Apparently this is very shameful. Thank goodness he will hold onto my secret!