MouseGenera and species:
Peromyscus maniculatusCollective Term:
A nest of miceDescription:
Physically small and emotionally timid, mice personalities adopt a typically rodent pattern of self-reliance in order to survive. Their canny minds have long since learned that the only free cheese is to be found in a mousetrap and they wouldn't dream of depending on others for support. This independence is quite understandable, given that they get so little respect from others.
There can never be enough money in the mouse's' bank account. Like their rodent cousins the
packrats, mice are manic about hoarding their resources and planning for the future. If anyone were to look inside a mouse's garage they'd be struck by the mountains of old newspapers, boxes, and broken tools piled to the ceiling. These objects represent security and peace of mind for the mouse, and parting with them would be like separating from a lover. Consequently, they are often seen scurrying around swap meets and garage sales, eagerly adding to their collection.
Physically small and emotionally timid, mice are unassuming and plain. As youngsters, they were endearingly cute, although in their later years, their smallish features fail to mature with the rest of their body. As it ages, it'll probably evolve into a mousy haired elder going quietly about his or her business. Their work environments are always neat and well organized and they take great care to ensure that things are always in their correct place. They are creatures of habit and need schedules and routines to make them feel in control, but with their small personalities, find it difficult to compete in the commercial sector. Consequently, mice almost never own their own businesses, relying instead on the abilities of larger animal personalities to lead the way.
It's easy to dismiss all mice as milquetoast, but every now and then an argumentative individual will proves just the opposite. And an enraged mouse is quite a sight. Sure, it doesn't trigger the same threat level as a charging rhino, but you have to respect it for trying. Although it might be quivering with fury, even an angry mouse cannot conceal its innate gentility. Its eyes seem to be smiling even at the height of its anger and it's so damn cute that you just want to pick it up and tickle it.
Careers and Hobbies:
Customer service, Librarian, Shopkeeper, Bank teller, Shopping, Collecting, Board games, Gossiping
Famous Mice:
By definition, mice are never famous.
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okay, so you'd probably not read that whole chunk because 1) you don't bother to, and 2) you just fell off your chair laughing at how i am a MOUSE.
it's really late now and i wanted to blog aplenty aplenty. and i actually mean it because i wrote out what i wanted to blog out onto my science pad. but it's with MISS J. TAN. i hope she doesn't read it. i don't think she will, anyway.
but wait. i still remember one thing!
(during morning assembly when we had to greet Mrs. Goh.)
Everybody else: Good Morning, Mrs Goh.
Jaime Liew: Good Morning, Mrs Ong...
Jaime Liew(upon realising her mistake): ...Shit.
i don't know why but it was so so so funny! i could practically SEE the dot dot dot in the air as i waited to see if she realised her mistake. turns out she did.
i wrote this one out on my science pad. like this:
"Good morning, Mrs Ong...
...Shit."
that isn't self-explanatory AT ALL. i hope miss tan doesn't misunderstand.
but whatever. i shall go and sleep now. night.