Myers Briggs

About a year ago I went to a class and took a Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Workshop. It was really interesting. The most telling part was when the introverts and the extroverts were divided. Each group had to decide on their idea of an ideal vacation. The introverts decided to go to an island by themselves and the extroverts wanted to take 500 people on an African safari. Sometimes the safari sounds good but most days, I'm on that little island by myself! INFJs trust their visions, are compassionate and insightful, and quietly exert influence. They enjoy working alone or in a compatible small groups using their inspirations for people's growth and development.

Your Personality is the Rarest (INFJ)

Your personality type is introspective, principled, self critical, and sensitive. Only about 2% of all people have your personality - including 3% of all women and around 1% of all men. You are Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, and Judging.

How Rare Is Your Personality?

Silly Quizzes

You Are the Sense of Smell

You appreciate the smaller things in life that few people notice. You notice subtle changes just as they happen. You're the first one to know if the seasons are changing or if the cookies are done. You love new environments, and you can recall all the places you've been. You have a sharp memory, and you are often nostalgic for the past. You enjoy traveling internationally. You have an easy time taking in a new place.

Which of the Five Senses Are You?

Pray it Forward

I surprised someone with a gift this morning. Just something to let her know that she has been in my thoughts and prayers. I need to do that more often...because the reward (a huge smile) is so worth it! I didn't even realize that she had been having a really tough week...it was just something that God told me to do. I am trying to listen better and do when He tells me to do. What a world this would be if people (ladies, especially) knew that they were loved and prayed over! I know personally that the thought that people were praying for me and my family carried me through some dark and difficult days! And for that I will be forever grateful. So, my challenge: Pray it forward.

In the Strangest Places

The Sunday ladies were talking about knowing if it is really something God wants you to do. The consensus was that you get confirmation...from God's word, from a prayer buddy...but can it come from a fortune cookie? I kid you not! One morning I got a phone call at work. I saw the caller id and knew it was not going to be fun. It was a plea for help. Although I said yes; it was not in a loving manner. I was being quite stubborn and trying to figure a way out all morning. I was already determined to walk away. When I went to lunch and this is what my fortune cookie said "YOU WILL BE CALLED UPON TO HELP A FRIEND IN TROUBLE. ANSWER THE CALL." I am the type of person who likes things spelled out in neon on a billboard. So the sense of humor in me loves that it was in black and white on a tiny piece of paper. A little small to be a billboard. But I got the point. He does work in mysterious ways!

Sounds like Me

You See the World Through Yellow Colored Glasses

You live your life with optimism. You remain happy through the bad times, and your outlook remains bright. You judge all interactions through the lens of hope. You try to see the best in people, and you give them the benefit of the doubt. You face challenges with a spirit of adventure. Things are what they are, so you might as well make the best of them. You see love as the utmost expression of personal joy. You tend to be attracted to lively, friendly people. At your worst, you are a bit petty and jealous. You want to be everyone's shining star. You are happiest when you're daydreaming or thinking up fresh ideas.

What Color Glasses Do You See the World Through?

Whadda Week and it is only Thursday!

This whole week has been a little (or a lot) off. Maybe there is something in the air? Sunday in the nursery, everyone was unusually fussy. Maybe everyone is done with the hot weather and eager for fall? I know I am! I already have switched over to my fall wardrobe. It helps that my office is freezing cold! I have been hopping all week, as well. This is my first night at home this week. Now-a-days my at home time is all chores. I miss my solitude. I can't remember the last time I read for pleasure. I took the Myers Briggs test last year and I'm on the line between introvert and extrovert. I love being with people but sometimes I just need some down time. I definitely have not had any down time lately. All week it has been jumping and chasing my tail: at work, at home and at church. I heard a lady today tell that she needed a vacation from her life. I can totally relate! I feel like that game: everyone take a hold of a piece and pull!

Fighting Farmers

Ok...so my high school mascot of the Farmer didn't exactly strike fear in our opponents...but it fits with Wheat Ridge. We did have a wicked pitchfork...

High School

Wow. We went to Open House last night at Tdawg's high school. Got me to thinking, I wonder what my old alma matter looks like. It was so big when I went there...with an upstairs and a basement. All a matter of perspective? "I really should have..." kept running through my mind. I have always heard people say..."oh if I could only do it again". Would I really not make those same mistakes? Or would I make different mistakes? Or maybe the same mistakes AND different ones? I really should have studied more...I was so un-focused. Well, at one point in time, I was planning on marrying a hick and drive a big rig. (Ok, you can stop laughing now). I guess school was not that bad. I just know more now than I did then. I was an idiot back then...but then again so was everyone else. I had a few good friends, who only got me into G rated trouble. Ok I may have had something to do with it. I just hope that the boys enjoy their high school years more than I did.

pardon me while I whine...

I had such plans for today. But it was not to be. Earlier this week, my ear piercing got infected. I have had my ears pierced since middle school and have never had so much trouble! The infection went into my lymph nodes and made my jaw ache. So I had to go to the doc (something I don't do willingly) and get antibiotics. And ever since then my stomach has been growling like a wild animal. Today I just feel crappy. I haven't gotten anything done...and I feel like I have so much to do. But nothing is going to get accomplished. My jammies are on and I think I'll go to bed. Ok. That's probably enough whining for now. Well, I did warn you! :-)

Hob Nobbin' with the Govenor

A crazy day at work. We all had to go to the big building. Our COO spoke (second pic). The Mayor spoke. And then the Govenor spoke. It was wild. The media showed up! And thank goodness I didn't make it into the shots that they used on tv!!

Summer is over?

Today is the first day of school. The first day of 10th grade for Buddy. He had to get a haircut and a shave! And the first day of 9th grade (high school) for Tdawg. They both looked like I am sending them to the gallows! Gone are the days of loving school!

SEEP, PEES, EPES, EPSE or PESE

The band of friends who rocked my house over the weekend. The first letter of their last names is the band name. They didn't not specify the order of the letters.

A New Chapter

Gracie Lucy is being dragged into a new chapter. It starts at 7am with the stereo blaring. Actually it started last night with Tdawg's birthday party...four teenage boys at my house all night...watching movies, playing guitar, playing pool, goofing off and listening to the music I grew up with. But after a night of almost no sleep...isn't 7a a little early to listen to Jimi Hendrix at maximum decibles? I feel like last night was my initiation into the teenage years. And boy oh boy do I feel old! I'm gonna need a nap!

Flashback Friday

Not sure what was I thinking...going to a waterpark? Look who showed up on the second day of August! Tdawg!! Fourteen years ago.