Tuesday, November 29, 2005

I'm not dead (yet), honest!!

So, since my last post, I:
  • extended my contract at sucky job;
  • had many many near meltdowns because of the debate over whether or not to stay at the sucky job;
  • finally had it out with my boss, which turned out to be a good thing;
  • subsequently got a new job.

I just started this week at a web-related/some writing position in a large non-profit, and so far so good. The people are nice, I've made it there and back on the bus twice, and I'm not running away. There will be no shortage of work, and I think it will be an excellent learning experience for me, and I really think I'm capable of it (obviously, my new employers do, too) and I'm hoping to have fun. (At work? Never!)

That's work. In other areas of my life:

  • I've started knitting a hat (it is going very very slowly);
  • I've joined a book club (we just read The Time Traveller's Wife. It is such a good read. I'm looking forward to discussing it);
  • My sister came to visit from out West;
  • Friends had a baby boy;
  • I went to see U2 (third time!!);
  • I've planned a martini party;
  • I've gained weight. Ugh. And it's not even Christmas yet!!

Things are good, and I'm looking forward to visiting with friends over the holidays, going home to see my family and more friends, relaxing a little bit, hosting a fun holiday party, cleaning up my study, buying cross-country skiis and skating again. Yay fun winter sports!

Sunday, November 13, 2005

Mini-Meyers Briggs, Part II

So I took this test nearly a year ago, and this time my profile has changed slightly for me.

I'm now an ESFJ. What do others think?

Well, what's there to say about ya, huh? You're a helpful person who places a high value on harmony. You pay close attention to people's needs and wants and work well with others to complete tasks in a timely and accurate way. You follow through on your commitments...you like structure and closure and like situations where warmth and compassion is shown. You're at your best by organizing people in getting a job done.
Radiate warmth and fellowship and generally fit in well with your classmates or workers....concerned about the feelings of others and like to help out when possible. You know it's important to give as well as receive and like to donate your services as a volunteer. You like to be with compatible people. You have an easier time making friends and accepting their roles in life... you like doing things traditionally.. you're old-fashioned that way.
You take the parent, spouse, employee or whatever role seriously...you learn best in a situation where you know what you can expect...you don't like continued interruptions..you really have to get along and like your teachers to learn well from 'em, huh? You place a high value on following through on tasks and assignments...you take the time to see how things fit together in the big picture, but this sometimes slows you down and makes you feel like you're learning slower than others...you respect rules and authority.. you do what you can to make sure your relationships run smoothly...
When you're in a leading situation, you pay attention to the needs of others. You often come across to others as friendly, warm and concerned....leisure is to be earned after work is done...like posting on the Storm Palace before playing the games.. ...you like including others in your relaxing... you like to have your social events regularly planned -- like a weekly softball league..
Love means warmth and commitment and you show this to your partner in many tangible ways...like cards and gifts and flowers and so on ...once you're committed, you stay in it even if it's an inconvenience to you...and maybe even longer than it's healthy...because you give so easily in a relationship, you're disappointed if others don't give as freely as you do.. you're more loyal to the institution of the relationship or marriage than the person...when burned in a relationship, you get hurt bad, and may need time to heal and get over it before moving on....you can really hurt someone if you wanted to...
Watch for: you tend to avoid conflict and sweep problems under the rug.. learn how to manage conflict and appreciate that conflict can help people in relationships to understand each other better...value your own priorities more and don't always put others' needs ahead of your own...don't bite off more than you can chew...hard to take or give corrective feedback, isn't it? You may not always ask for appreciation that you deserve...you might need to develop more assertiveness that way..you assume you know what's best for others and state these opinions.. that might rub 'em wrong and make you look bossy and rigid.... don't get so caught up in the details that you forget the larger picture....

ESFJ: "Extra Special Friendly Joiner"

Overheard...

A woman, presumably the mother, to an 7 or 8 year old female child as they waited for the light to change on Bank St.:

"You have to stop reacting to things so emotionally, kid. Trust me on this one."