While working on job applications today, I came across this question:
If you were to be stranded on a deserted island
and could take one book, one CD (music) and one movie (this is an
upscale deserted island), what would they be, and briefly explain why?
What is the one thing you couldn't live without?
My first reaction: "Do they want the real answer or the teacher answer?" Upon encouragement from my lovely roommate, I decided to give them the real answer. So this was my response:
The one book I would bring with me is my Bible because it is my pathway for life. It also brings me encouragement when I'm down, makes me feel less alone, and reminds me that there is something good out there. These are all things that would be help to keep me positive while I'm stuck on a deserted island.
The one CD I would bring is the soundtrack of "Once More with Feeling," from the musical episode of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, which is my all time favorite television show. As someone who enjoys singing, it is a CD that I have yet to ever grow tired of singing along to at the top of my lungs. In addition, as I am on a deserted island, I feel that I would finally have the time to sit and continue to discover and analyze the musical nuances that bring greater meaning to the story being told.
The one movie that I would bring with me is Homeward Bound. This movie has always been near and dear to my heart as my first dog's name was Shadow, the same as one of the main characters (also a dog). The movie also reminds me of my family of which my dogs have always been an important part because I'm an only child. I feel that the characters, then, could act as my surrogate family while I'm stuck on the deserted island.
The one thing I couldn't live without is my dog, Peter. He is my protector, playmate, and companion. Furthermore, after graduating from college, I vowed never to live without a dog again, and I refuse to let the deserted island get in the way of that.
I figure, if they really want to know me, I may as well be honest. Also, because of how "seriously" I took the "deserted island" concept, my biggest worry at the moment is that they'll bring me in for an interview and then ask "why aren't you as funny in person as you are on paper?" Because, seriously, I'm not a funny person; I credit this to the weather...
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