Once, when I was a kid, I had this magnificent dream that I was at a circus. Next thing I know, I'm being lifted up to sit on a huge elephant! I rode in a little circle led by a clown while people moved and bustled around in their seats. I remember feeling like a queen when I woke and ran to tell my mom all about it!
Turns out, this wasn't just a dream. This was my very first memory! My great uncle was a clown in the circus, he was the clown that led the elephant around the ring with me perched on top. People were moving around in their seats because the show was over. I just got to ride the elephant because my uncle worked for the circus.
I still remember it like it was yesterday, like a series of photographs in my mind. As much as I know now that those animals are not treated well, I still get excited to think I was that close to one of my favorite animals. It is something ill never forget!
