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Jul. 29th, 2010 11:44 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
pacificpikachuHaven't been up to much the last few days--went to the intake center twice and worked with the birds, and went to the street fair in Nevada City, other than that I've just been hanging around. I actually slept most of today so now I'm quite awake. Oh well--at the moment it doesn't really matter whether I sleep in the day or the night so I guess it's better to just sleep through the hot parts of the day anyway~ It's nice taking the dogs for walks at night because it's cooler out. :)
Now I'm just reading up on my personality type, INFP. I am struck by just how accurate writings on this personality type are for me--most of them are almost eerily accurate! I feel like knowing my personality type helps me understand myself better and be able to convey why I am the way I am to others. :D
This whole page right here is amazingly correct (and quite short): http://typelogic.com/infp.html
This page as well, though for me I would say I'm not so much focused on making the world better for just humanity (which is a species I passionately dislike, though I don't believe individual people deserve to suffer and like many individuals) but for all living things: http://www.personalitypage.com/INFP.html
Wikipedia says:
"According to Myers-Briggs, INFPs focus much of their energy on an inner world dominated by intense feeling and deeply held ethics. They seek an external life that is in keeping with these values. Loyal to the people and causes important to them, INFPs can quickly spot opportunities to implement their ideals. They are curious to understand those around them, and so are accepting and flexible except when their values are threatened."
"The polite, reserved exterior of INFPs can at first make them difficult to get to know. They enjoy conversation, however, taking particular delight in the unusual. When INFPs are in a sociable mood, their humor and charm shine through. Disposed to like people and to avoid conflict, INFPs tend to make pleasant company.
Devoted to those in their inner circle, INFPs guard the emotional well-being of others, consoling those in distress. Guided by their desire for harmony, INFPs prefer to be flexible unless their ethics are violated. Then, they become passionate advocates for their beliefs. They are often able to sway the opinions of others through tact, diplomacy, and an ability to see varying sides of an issue.
INFPs develop these insights through reflection, and they require substantial time alone to ponder and process new information. While they can be quite patient with complex material, they are generally bored by routine. Though not always organized, INFPs are meticulous about things they value. Perfectionists, they may have trouble completing a task because it cannot meet their high standards. They may even go back to a completed project after the deadline so they can improve it.
INFPs are creative types and often have a gift for language. As introverts, they may prefer to express themselves through writing. Their dominant Feeling drives their desire to communicate, while their auxiliary intuition supplies the imagination. Having a talent for symbolism, they enjoy metaphors and similes. They continually seek new ideas and adapt well to change. They prefer working in an environment that values these gifts and allows them to make a positive difference in the world, according to their personal beliefs."
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Anyway, it's just interesting seeing how well these describe me and it makes me feel like I can put myself into a category that helps me explain who I am and why I think and behave the way I do. So much of me can be somewhat vague and difficult to explain so I'm thankful that these do a good job of explaining for me.
It's true, I seem to live in a state where only half of my mind is in the real world, while the other half is off exploring some realm of imagination, philosophy, and storytelling--oftentimes all three at the same time. This makes me rather out of touch sometimes. It's hard for me to be an adult in some ways, I think, because it requires more logic than I possess, and keeping track of things I find uninteresting or unimportant. In some ways I have a lot of faith in my ability to make things work because if I really want something, I make it happen, but in other ways I worry about my ability to fit into this very materialistic, money-minded, chaotic society. I think I'll make things work eventually but it may take me a while of trial and error...meaning screwing up with rather "durrr" types of things like money and parking tickets and so on. Unfortunately this gets me a lot of flack with my parents, who are both rather aggressive, energetic, grounded, somewhat materialistic individuals. Not that I'm dissing my parents, I love them and get along with them the majority of the time, but we have very different values and ways of interacting.
I don't know, I can be really oblivious and make dumb mistakes, but just don't forget that I have a lot going on under my surface.
New swan and deer Pokémon are adorable and wonderful! I love them. :D
Now I'm just reading up on my personality type, INFP. I am struck by just how accurate writings on this personality type are for me--most of them are almost eerily accurate! I feel like knowing my personality type helps me understand myself better and be able to convey why I am the way I am to others. :D
This whole page right here is amazingly correct (and quite short): http://typelogic.com/infp.html
This page as well, though for me I would say I'm not so much focused on making the world better for just humanity (which is a species I passionately dislike, though I don't believe individual people deserve to suffer and like many individuals) but for all living things: http://www.personalitypage.com/INFP.html
Wikipedia says:
"According to Myers-Briggs, INFPs focus much of their energy on an inner world dominated by intense feeling and deeply held ethics. They seek an external life that is in keeping with these values. Loyal to the people and causes important to them, INFPs can quickly spot opportunities to implement their ideals. They are curious to understand those around them, and so are accepting and flexible except when their values are threatened."
"The polite, reserved exterior of INFPs can at first make them difficult to get to know. They enjoy conversation, however, taking particular delight in the unusual. When INFPs are in a sociable mood, their humor and charm shine through. Disposed to like people and to avoid conflict, INFPs tend to make pleasant company.
Devoted to those in their inner circle, INFPs guard the emotional well-being of others, consoling those in distress. Guided by their desire for harmony, INFPs prefer to be flexible unless their ethics are violated. Then, they become passionate advocates for their beliefs. They are often able to sway the opinions of others through tact, diplomacy, and an ability to see varying sides of an issue.
INFPs develop these insights through reflection, and they require substantial time alone to ponder and process new information. While they can be quite patient with complex material, they are generally bored by routine. Though not always organized, INFPs are meticulous about things they value. Perfectionists, they may have trouble completing a task because it cannot meet their high standards. They may even go back to a completed project after the deadline so they can improve it.
INFPs are creative types and often have a gift for language. As introverts, they may prefer to express themselves through writing. Their dominant Feeling drives their desire to communicate, while their auxiliary intuition supplies the imagination. Having a talent for symbolism, they enjoy metaphors and similes. They continually seek new ideas and adapt well to change. They prefer working in an environment that values these gifts and allows them to make a positive difference in the world, according to their personal beliefs."
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Anyway, it's just interesting seeing how well these describe me and it makes me feel like I can put myself into a category that helps me explain who I am and why I think and behave the way I do. So much of me can be somewhat vague and difficult to explain so I'm thankful that these do a good job of explaining for me.
It's true, I seem to live in a state where only half of my mind is in the real world, while the other half is off exploring some realm of imagination, philosophy, and storytelling--oftentimes all three at the same time. This makes me rather out of touch sometimes. It's hard for me to be an adult in some ways, I think, because it requires more logic than I possess, and keeping track of things I find uninteresting or unimportant. In some ways I have a lot of faith in my ability to make things work because if I really want something, I make it happen, but in other ways I worry about my ability to fit into this very materialistic, money-minded, chaotic society. I think I'll make things work eventually but it may take me a while of trial and error...meaning screwing up with rather "durrr" types of things like money and parking tickets and so on. Unfortunately this gets me a lot of flack with my parents, who are both rather aggressive, energetic, grounded, somewhat materialistic individuals. Not that I'm dissing my parents, I love them and get along with them the majority of the time, but we have very different values and ways of interacting.
I don't know, I can be really oblivious and make dumb mistakes, but just don't forget that I have a lot going on under my surface.
New swan and deer Pokémon are adorable and wonderful! I love them. :D
