My credit card bill is going to be astronomical. Why? Because I bought another, apparently set, of books for a class today. The books weren't there when I went bookshopping at first, so I went today. $168 for two fucking books. And I couldn't find any used books for $40 cheaper = / Soooo. Yeah. At least I have money to pay it back^^ As I walked to the cash register, I spotted this Klosterman book and couldn't resist. His newest novel should be coming out this year.
Anyway, I'm horrible. Because I have so many books I have to read (not school-related) and I have no time to read them -_-
Le sigh.
Anyway. I'm off to school again...
PS: My mom made blueberry muffins from scratch this morning : )
We watched these commercials this morning in my Advertising class, enjoy!
Anyway, I'm out.
Off to do school readings, play my DS, and watch Project Runway.
Jay shared with me this Personality test and I found out that I am The Nurturer/The Protector (ISFJ - Introverted Sensing Feeling Judging). What are you?
The results are surprisingly accurate. I went on this page and read more about ISFJ personalities.
As an ISFJ, your primary mode of living is focused internally, where you takes things in via your five senses in a literal, concrete fashion. Your secondary mode is external, where you deal with things according to how you feel about them, or how they fit into your personal value system.
ISFJs live in a world that is concrete and kind. They are truly warm and kind-hearted, and want to believe the best of people. They value harmony and cooperation, and are likely to be very sensitive to other people's feelings. People value the ISFJ for their consideration and awareness, and their ability to bring out the best in others by their firm desire to believe the best.
ISFJs have a rich inner world that is not usually obvious to observers. They constantly take in information about people and situations that is personally important to them, and store it away. This tremendous store of information is usually startlingly accurate, because the ISFJ has an exceptional memory about things that are important to their value systems. It would not be uncommon for the ISFJ to remember a particular facial expression or conversation in precise detail years after the event occured, if the situation made an impression on the ISFJ.
ISFJs have a very clear idea of the way things should be, which they strive to attain. They value security and kindness, and respect traditions and laws. They tend to believe that existing systems are there because they work. Therefore, they're not likely to buy into doing things in a new way, unless they're shown in a concrete way why its better than the established method.
ISFJs learn best by doing, rather than by reading about something in a book, or applying theory. For this reason, they are not likely to be found in fields which require a lot of conceptual analysis or theory. They value practical application. Traditional methods of higher education, which require a lot of theorizing and abstraction, are likely to be a chore for the ISFJ. The ISFJ learns a task best by being shown its practical application. Once the task is learned, and its practical importance is understood, the ISFJ will faithfully and tirelessly carry through the task to completion. The ISFJ is extremely dependable.
The ISFJ has an extremely well-developed sense of space, function, and aesthetic appeal. For that reason, they're likely to have beautifully furnished, functional homes. They make extremely good interior decorators. This special ability, combined with their sensitivity to other's feelings and desires, makes them very likely to be great gift-givers - finding the right gift which will be truly appreciated by the recipient.
More so than other types, ISFJs are extremely aware of their own internal feelings, as well as other people's feelings. They do not usually express their own feelings, keeping things inside. If they are negative feelings, they may build up inside the ISFJ until they turn into firm judgments against individuals which are difficult to unseed, once set. Many ISFJs learn to express themselves, and find outlets for their powerful emotions (Vox).
Just as the ISFJ is not likely to express their feelings, they are also not likely to let on that they know how others are feeling. However, they will speak up when they feel another individual really needs help, and in such cases they can truly help others become aware of their feelings.
The ISFJ feels a strong sense of responsibility and duty. They take their responsibilities very seriously, and can be counted on to follow through. For this reason, people naturally tend to rely on them. The ISFJ has a difficult time saying "no" when asked to do something, and may become over-burdened. In such cases, the ISFJ does not usually express their difficulties to others, because they intensely dislike conflict, and because they tend to place other people's needs over their own. The ISFJ needs to learn to identify, value, and express their own needs, if they wish to avoid becoming over-worked and taken for granted.
ISFJs need positive feedback from others. In the absence of positive feedback, or in the face of criticism, the ISFJ gets discouraged, and may even become depressed. When down on themselves or under great stress, the ISFJ begins to imagine all of the things that might go critically wrong in their life. They have strong feelings of inadequacy, and become convinced that "everything is all wrong", or "I can't do anything right".
The ISFJ is warm, generous, and dependable. They have many special gifts to offer, in their sensitivity to others, and their strong ability to keep things running smoothly. They need to remember to not be overly critical of themselves, and to give themselves some of the warmth and love which they freely dispense to others.
And then I looked at the Relationships page... and, surprisingly accurate once again. Imagine the entire list being bolded ; )
ISFJ Strengths
* Warm, friendly and affirming by nature
* Service-oriented, wanting to please others
* Good listeners
* Will put forth lots of effort to fulfill their duties and obligations
* Excellent organizational capabilities
* Good at taking care of practical matters and daily needs
*Usually good (albeit conservative) at handling money(maybe in the future?)
* Take their commitments seriously, and seek lifelong relationshipsISFJ Weaknesses
* Don't pay enough attention to their own needs
* May have difficulty branching out into new territory
* Extreme dislike of conflict and criticism
* Unlikely to express their needs, which may cause pent-up frustrations to build inside
* Have difficulty leaving a bad relationship
* Have difficulty moving on after the end of a relationshipAnd then I read about the careers here and here.
* Interior Decorators
* Designers
* Nurses
* Administrators and Managers
* Administrative Assistants
* Child Care / Early Childhood Development
* Social Work / Counselors
* Paralegals
* Clergy / Religious Workers
* Office Managers
* Shopkeepers
* Bookkeepers
* Home EconomicsLike I said, fairly accurate and I'm giving you all links to try it out yourself : ) What personality type are you?
Social Services
Social Work
Religious Education
Education
Child Day Care ManagementHealth Care
Health Care Administration
Medical Records Administration
Nursing
Radiologic TechnicianCustomer Service
Customer Service Specialist
Real Estate Broker/Agent
Secretary
ParalegalArt/Technical
Translator
Computer Programming
Design Graphic, Industrial, Interior
Engineering
I have two more classes today, ciao. Stay warm on this cloudy, cold day and see you when the sun goes down. Except, where's the sun?
Anyway, the quote is "True wisdom gives the only possible answer at any given moment..." (Gilbert, 16). In the story, she (Elizabeth Gilbert) gets a divorce from her husband. At the time of this quote, she's in the bathroom crying and praying asking what she should do: should she divorce or not? She realized that the only thing she can do at that possible moment in time was to just go to bed. She went to bed.
I've been so caught up with how much I'm not satisfied on where I am in my life. I turn twenty-three in exactly two months, and I feel so unaccomplished. I feel like there's a set of bullets in a long checklist depending on what age you are right now. And the checklist in my head isn't filled with checks, but rather blank slots where checks haven't even begun. I'm so sick of feeling this way. So... I've come up with a solution, and I hope it works. I will keep on swimming and just... live. Easier said than done. If I'm not happy right now, I need to make myself happy. I'm not going to wait for some miracle; I'll make it happen for myself. I hate waiting, anyway.
Today I finally reactivated my Bally Membership. $99.00 to reactivate. My old account let me go three days a week to the gym (Wed, Fri, & Sun), pay as you go--monthly for $19 a month after the down payment. I asked the girl at the front desk, and she said that the $99 is for the entire year and I wouldn't have to pay monthly. Though I should've clarified myself better. I'll ask again if I have to pay monthly... if not, shrugs. I need to go to the gym anyway.
I searched and searched for Mario Party on DS today, but failed. I had the register guy call the mall to see if they had it there... but the mall register guy said that the closest store that carries Mario Party is in Chesapeake. And I'm so not driving to Chesapeake just for the game. Le sigh. I want it -_-
Anyway, long entry. And this is the end.
I had such a fun night. It was my best friend's birthday. We headed over to Red Lobster, but we couldn't stand to wait... so we went across the street to TGIFridays. Fun times. Took me more than five minutes to learn how to use the thumb lighter. Thanks to everyone for passing the lighter around the table magnifying how incredibly dumb I am. Thank you, so much.
