Monday, January 24, 2005
Hehe ok ok I won't be a brat, I'll post for real. Hmm so you may have noticed I'm not online that much these days.
My computer has decided temporarily that it hates my soul which is most unfortunate. ( I have currently stolen Andy's comp.) Anyhow, hopefully soon we'll get it up and running, Andy's going to help me with that soonish.
Hmm so Steve was here this weekend...and it was wonderful. Yep if you don't know, you'll just have to ask. Oh and we went to Omaha on Saturday, and saw the Hobbit. Millard North winter play kids, you all did a wonderful job as always!
I was really suprised at how many people were excited to see me, hehe I guess I forget that I'm likeable. =)
Hmm I got to show the short Italian Omaha for the first time, I felt all special, but I felt special anyways this weekend.
And most unfortunatly it is currently Monday, but you know, it's not so bad these days.
Soon I shall steal Devon & he and I are going to go running. It's so nice out today! It's about 50 degrees outside, it makes my kitty heart happy! *purrs*
New things *thinks to self...paces* Umm....I got a hair cut *smiles big!* But you can't really see it over the computer...damn sorry about that. Hehe.
I believe that currently that is all...but if I remember something else I'll steal Andy's computer again and let ya'll know about it. ;)
*hugs* Mmm much love, everyone take care, God bless.
Hehe this is a quiz I stole from Hollingsworth's blog. Hehe yay! Anyhow, yeah the link is on her blog bc I can't make mine work. Her blog is creative on command. Ya'll should read it anyhow bc she's awesome! My other half, hehe shortness my shortness and all that other stuff. Give it a try, it's decently accurate.
Introverted iNtuitive Feeling Judgingby Joe Butt Profile: INFJRevision: 2.4Date of Revision: 20 Jul 03
Beneath the quiet exterior, INFJs hold deep convictions about the weightier matters of life. Those who are activists -- INFJs gravitate toward such a role -- are there for the cause, not for personal glory or political power.
INFJs are champions of the oppressed and downtrodden. They often are found in the wake of an emergency, rescuing those who are in acute distress. INFJs may fantasize about getting revenge on those who victimize the defenseless. The concept of 'poetic j ustice' is appealing to the INFJ.
"There's something rotten in Denmark." Accurately suspicious about others' motives, INFJs are not easily led. These are the people that you can rarely fool any of the time. Though affable and sympathetic to most, INFJs are selective about their friends . Such a friendship is a symbiotic bond that transcends mere words.
INFJs have a knack for fluency in language and facility in communication. In addition, nonverbal sensitivity enables the INFJ to know and be known by others intimately.
Writing, counseling, public service and even politics are areas where INFJs frequently find their niche.
Functional Analysis
Introverted iNtuitionIntroverted intuitives, INFJs enjoy a greater clarity of perception of inner, unconscious processes than all but their INTJ cousins. Just as SP types commune with the object and "live in the here and now" of the physical world, INFJs readily grasp the hidden psychological stimuli behind the more observable dynamics of behavior and affect. Their amazing ability to deduce the inner workings of the mind, will and emotions of others gives INFJs their reputation as prophets and seers. Unlike the confining, routinizing nature of introverted sensing, introverted intuition frees this type to act insightfully and spontaneously as unique solutions arise on an event by event basis.
Extraverted FeelingExtraverted feeling, the auxiliary deciding function, expresses a range of emotion and opinions of, for and about people. INFJs, like many other FJ types, find themselves caught between the desire to express their wealth of feelings and moral conclusions about the actions and attitudes of others, and the awareness of the consequences of unbridled candor. Some vent the attending emotions in private, to trusted allies. Such confidants are chosen with care, for INFJs are well aware of the treachery that can reside in the hearts of mortals. This particular combination of introverted intuition and extraverted feeling provides INFJs with the raw material from which perceptive counselors are shaped.
Introverted ThinkingThe INFJ's thinking is introverted, turned toward the subject. Perhaps it is when the INFJ's thinking function is operative that he is most aloof. A comrade might surmise that such detachment signals a disillusionment, that she has also been found lacking by the sardonic eye of this one who plumbs the depths of the human spirit. Experience suggests that such distancing is merely an indication that the seer is hard at work and focusing energy into this less efficient tertiary function.
Extraverted SensingINFJs are twice blessed with clarity of vision, both internal and external. Just as they possess inner vision which is drawn to the forms of the unconscious, they also have external sensing perception which readily takes hold of worldly objects. Sensing, however, is the weakest of the INFJ's arsenal and the most vulnerable. INFJs, like their fellow intuitives, may be so absorbed in intuitive perceiving that they become oblivious to physical reality. The INFJ under stress may fall prey to various forms of immediate gratification. Awareness of extraverted sensing is probably the source of the "SP wannabe" side of INFJs. Many yearn to live spontaneously; it's not uncommon for INFJ actors to take on an SP (often ESTP) role.
Famous INFJs:Nathan, prophet of IsraelAristophanesChaucerGoetheRobert Burns, Scottish poetU.S. Presidents:
Martin Van BurenJames Earl "Jimmy" CarterNathaniel Hawthorne, author, poetFanny Crosby, (blind) hymnistMother Teresa of CalcuttaFred McMurray (My Three Sons, various movies)Shirley Temple Black, child actor, ambassadorMartin Luther King, Jr., civil rights leader, martyrJames Reston, newspaper reporterShirley McClain, actor (Sweet Charity, ...)Piers Anthony, author ("Xanth" series)Michael Landon, actor (Highway to Heaven, Little House on the Prairie)Tom Selleck, actor (Magnum, P. I., Mr. Baseball)Oprah Winfrey, talk show hostJohn Katz, critic, authorPaul Stookey, folk singer (Peter, Paul and Mary)Angela Lansbury, actor (Murder, She Wrote)U. S. Senator Carol Moseley-Braun (D-IL)Richard Gere, actor (Pretty Woman, Sommersby)Billy Crystal, actor, comedianCarrie Fisher, actor (Star Wars)
Introverted iNtuiting Feeling Judgingby Marina Margaret Heiss
INFJs are distinguished by both their complexity of character and the unusual range and depth of their talents. Strongly humanitarian in outlook, INFJs tend to be idealists, and because of their J preference for closure and completion, they are generally "doers" as well as dreamers. This rare combination of vision and practicality often results in INFJs taking a disproportionate amount of responsibility in the various causes to which so many of them seem to be drawn.
INFJs are deeply concerned about their relations with individuals as well as the state of humanity at large. They are, in fact, sometimes mistaken for extroverts because they appear so outgoing and are so genuinely interested in people -- a product of the Feeling function they most readily show to the world. On the contrary, INFJs are true introverts, who can only be emotionally intimate and fulfilled with a chosen few from among their long-term friends, family, or obvious "soul mates." While instinctively courting the personal and organizational demands continually made upon them by others, at intervals INFJs will suddenly withdraw into themselves, sometimes shutting out even their intimates. This apparent paradox is a necessary escape valve for them, providing both time to rebuild their depleted resources and a filter to prevent the emotional overload to which they are so susceptible as inherent "givers." As a pattern of behavior, it is perhaps the most confusing aspect of the enigmatic INFJ character to outsiders, and hence the most often misunderstood -- particularly by those who have little experience with this rare type.
Due in part to the unique perspective produced by this alternation between detachment and involvement in the lives of the people around them, INFJs may well have the clearest insights of all the types into the motivations of others, for good and for evil. The most important contributing factor to this uncanny gift, however, are the empathic abilities often found in Fs, which seem to be especially heightened in the INFJ type (possibly by the dominance of the introverted N function).
This empathy can serve as a classic example of the two-edged nature of certain INFJ talents, as it can be strong enough to cause discomfort or pain in negative or stressful situations. More explicit inner conflicts are also not uncommon in INFJs; it is possible to speculate that the causes for some of these may lie in the specific combinations of preferences which define this complex type. For instance, there can sometimes be a "tug-of-war" between NF vision and idealism and the J practicality that urges compromise for the sake of achieving the highest priority goals. And the I and J combination, while perhaps enhancing self-awareness, may make it difficult for INFJs to articulate their deepest and most convoluted feelings.
Usually self-expression comes more easily to INFJs on paper, as they tend to have strong writing skills. Since in addition they often possess a strong personal charisma, INFJs are generally well-suited to the "inspirational" professions such as teaching (especially in higher education) and religious leadership. Psychology and counseling are other obvious choices, but overall, INFJs can be exceptionally difficult to pigeonhole by their career paths. Perhaps the best example of this occurs in the technical fields. Many INFJs perceive themselves at a disadvantage when dealing with the mystique and formality of "hard logic", and in academic terms this may cause a tendency to gravitate towards the liberal arts rather than the sciences. However, the significant minority of INFJs who do pursue studies and careers in the latter areas tend to be as successful as their T counterparts, as it is *iNtuition* -- the dominant function for the INFJ type -- which governs the ability to understand abstract theory and implement it creatively.
In their own way, INFJs are just as much "systems builders" as are INTJs; the difference lies in that most INFJ "systems" are founded on human beings and human values, rather than information and technology. Their systems may for these reasons be conceptually "blurrier" than analogous NT ones, harder to measure in strict numerical terms, and easier to take for granted -- yet it is these same underlying reasons which make the resulting contributions to society so vital and profound.
laura .::.
5:17 PM
Tuesday, January 18, 2005
*purrs*
Kitty is contented for this moment. Things may change, but for right now I am quite content.
*pads quietly to corner, lays down in patch of sunlight coming in from window. Curls into ball, tucks tail over nose & falls asleep purring with contented smile on kitty face.*
God bless
laura .::.
1:22 PM
Saturday, January 15, 2005
Hehe my blog, so if I want to post another quiz I'm gonna! ;) God bless And yes the quiz works, just click on the gray line under the description, it should show up as a hand instead of a arrow, then you can take the quiz too & find out what you are! Hehe yay! =)
cuddle and a kiss on the forehead - you like to be
close to your special someone and feel warm,
comfortable, and needed
What Sign of Affection Are You?
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laura .::.
6:16 AM
Thursday, January 13, 2005
Haha so guess what kids, I can't sleep. Blog time!
Only I'm going to cheat a bit. ;) I'm going to use the survey I stole from 'Manda's blog.
I win! HAHA champion!
Ooh really quick though, kickboxing makes my heart happy. 'Manda taught me how to punch
but I didn't have gloves or tape, so when I hit the punching bag my knuckles bruised & swelled, I also broke skin! *looks proud of self* And Steve is going to teach me how to do the kick part of kick boxing bc 'Manda has a bum knee. Which she should *cough go to the doctor, cough* Ahem excuse me. ;) Love ya 'Manda.
Ok so survey time:
THREE NAMES YOU GO BY:
1. Laura
2.Lauralove
3. Wittwer
THREE SCREEN NAMES YOU HAVE HAD:
1. Lunaserena
2. Slimshadybunny
3.Actually I've only had 2, sorry to disapoint you. ;)
THREE THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:
1. Sense of humor, and a flare for creativity. Crazy English Majors. =)
2. Physical: Eyes, smile, legs,tummy, hair, my ass! (psst Laura, you don't have one) What?! Oh damnit.
3. I always try hard to be there for people, and I'm usually good at making people smile.
THREE THINGS YOU HATE ABOUT YOURSELF:
1. Worrying/Stressing/Analyzing ( I agree w/ 'Manda, I do that stuff too)
2. Sometimes I get really anit-social (EEP! I've been kittynapped!)
3. Sometimes I get really moody & shut people out.
THREE PARTS OF YOUR HERITAGE:
1. German (woot German sexiness!)
2. English
3. Scottish (other stuff too, but ya know, I'm a mutt, and my ancestors were whores apparently) ;)
THREE THINGS THAT SCARE YOU:
1. Rejection
2. Apathy
3. Love, but that's the sort of scare you're willing to risk.
THREE OF YOUR EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS:
1. AIM/Cell phone
2. Musica! Yay for music.
3. Phi Lips Hall (It's so true) and nightly conversations w/ Steve.
THREE THINGS YOU ARE WEARING RIGHT NOW:
1. Kahkis
2. T-shirt that says "Wells Family Reunion 1994...yes it still fits, and a black NW hoodie)
3. pretty little flutterby ring (thank you ashley), watch, BELLY BUTTON RING *dances around, WOOT* earrings, and glasses, bc as Amanda knows we nerdsluts look hot in glasses. ;)
THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE BANDS:
1. Ohh bah, many good ones! Hmm well Guster (don't give me that look Steve!), Hayley Westerna
2.Disgruntled Pink Fuzzies!/ Dave Matthews
3. Duncan Sheik is pretty good, After the Order
THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE SONGS AT PRESENT:
1. "Coin Operated Boy-Dresden Dolls ( I have to agree w/ Amanda, it's a really good song)
2. Dark Waltz, Across the Universe of Time, Heaven -All by Hayley Westerna
3. Two Points for Honesty, I spy, Either Way-All by Guster
THREE NEW THINGS YOU WANT TO TRY IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS:
1. Sex on a trampoline...(you know I'm going to steal that from Amanda, bc it sounds like fun, but unless I get married w/ in the next 12 months it won't happen.) =(
2. Concentrate on school...hopefully pull my grades up
3. Be kissed in the rain, it's never happened and I think it would be really romantic.
THREE THINGS YOU WANT IN A RELATIONSHIP (love is a given):
1. Happiness & laughter, he's gotta be able to make me laugh
2. Comfort and safety
3. Intelligent conversations
THREE THINGS ABOUT THE OPPOSITE SEX THAT APPEAL TO YOU:
1. Sense of humor , caring
2. Let's face it there has to be some physical attraction there, or it'll never work.
3. Intelligence, kindness, warmth
THREE THINGS YOU JUST CAN'T DO:
1. Not be stubborn, hehe Ashley I love you, but I'm going to stay stubborn, darlin'.
2. Give Up
3. Be cruel
THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE HOBBIES:
1. Sitting in my room with the music blaring and reading a good book, or writing a poem/story
2. Hanging out with friends
3. dancing, singing, acting
THREE PLACES YOU WANT TO GO ON VACATION:
1. Ireland
2. Japan
3. England
THREE KID'S NAMES:
1. Michael ( I think that's how you spell it)
2. Alexander or Alexandra
3. Conner
THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE:
1. Travel the world
2. Be happily married, in love, with kids, at a good job I love
3. Have my poems and stories published for the world to see
And there it is, SUPER LONG SURVEY....THINGY! Hehe yeah rock on. Damn it's only 3:10am, I've got more time to kill, and I don't know what to do with it. Maybe I'll go to the station, buy some milk & then go read in the lounge. MMM milk. Alright that's it, it's settled!
Wait! I want to post some Lyrics from Hayley Westerna. Ok the first song is called Heaven:
' A star shining in a universe far away.
My heart knows that we shall meet again some sweet day.
And you, you will be the flame that burns in my breast.
And oh, I know that just by knowing you, I was blessed.
Heaven, heaven, oo waiting there for me. Heaven, heaven
oo always let it be.
Alright the next song is called Across the Universe of Time:
When the sea falls from the shore, as the light sinks low will I see you anymore?
As the rain falls from the sky, can it bring you back from a distant lullaby?
Show me your vision, the story begun. Two lights are rising, and burning as one.
And the cold cold wind, it blows me away. The feeling all over is a black black day, but I know that I'll see you again, and I know that you're near me.
There's a star calling my name, it's echo is true, and the song is not the same.
Take my hand, and lead me away, bring me back to you. In your arms I'm gonna stay.
Last one is called Dark Waltz:
We are the lucky ones, we shine like 1,oo suns when all of the color runs together.
I'll keep you company, in one glorious harmony. Waltzing with destiny forever.
Dance me into the night, underneath the full moon shining so bright. Turning me into the light.
Time dancers whirling past
I gaze through the looking glass
And just beyond my grasp is heaven
Sacred geometry
Where movement is poetry
Visions of you and me forever.
Yeah voice of an angel! Anyhow, ttyl God bless, take care all!
laura .::.
2:44 AM
Sunday, January 09, 2005
Happy New Year kids!
Hehe yeah so I can't believe that we're back in school. I'm sitting at my desk typing w/ my computer, and then I'm going to go to bed. The wonderful thing is I have the room to myself tonight, and that is always a plus, I don't care how awesome your roommate is.
So the trip to St. Louis was wonderful by the way! (Sorry Jen, we didn't see Peter.) =( Well hmm let's see, we walked around a gianormous mall, and what should have originally been a 7 hr drive w/Amanda & I turned into a 9 & 1/2 hr drive, bc you know me, I can't reisist getting lost. ;)
"Steve....we're heading into Sedalia, is that right?"
"You're where?! Um.... ok no, turn around...and now you're going to have to drive for another 2 hrs. "
"Damnit!"
Hehe, that's ok, 'Manda & I had a pretty good time in the car, and we perfected the art of car dancing, it's wonderful.
So btw, Steve has a doberman named Butch, that weighs 10 lbs less than me, and at first that intimidated me...but it's the sweetest dog I've ever met. Hehe a 105 lb lap dog. =)
Oh btw, we went & saw Phantom of the Opera on the Imax out in St. Louis, it was amazing! A truly wonderful experience. But I had a lot of fun at the loop. And I am now pierced! Woot for me! Hehe I wasn't going to but the tatoo guy at the parlor called me a chicken...and it was on, and I got pierced, yay me. =) And Steve got a tatoo that says Family in Italian.
MMM btw, he and Amanda are evil for trying to make me watch Napolean Dynamite, don't worry kids, I escaped w/ out watching it. *shakes fist* Oh and playing trivial pursuit Amanda & Ashley kicked Steve's, Reid's and my ass. Oh well, that's what I get for joining a boy's team. ;) Just kidding I love ya boys!
"Fidel Castro"
"No steve, that's wrong"
"Actually he was right"
"Oh! I'm sorry steve, ....awe come on"
Oh yeah, on the way back we were driving through a snow storm, and Ashely gets nervous in snow, but Amanda thought it'd be better to keep going so I kept driving. Soon I called Steve bc it was getting worse, but he said it was headed to St. Louis so we better pull over, and drive though it in a hour. So we pulled over, but were stuck bc my tires didn't want to go, so we were stuck on the shoulder of the interstate...not very safe.
So while I was on the phone w/ triple AAA trying to figure out insurance, some girl's truck slammed into the back of the car pretty hard, and before we could think about it, her back end of the truck slammed into my side and scared the hell out of me.
DON"T WORRY!!! We're all ok, Ashley has slight whiplash but that's it, the car still works. A woman from the fire department helped us out, and after many phone calls to parents & friends we got everything sorted out & stayed in a hotel at Kingdom City, Missouri. I still feel badly bc when I called Glenn (bc I call like 5 different people to let them know we're safe) all I got was his voicemail, so I left a message saying "Um it's icy and snowy out here, and we just got into a car wreck, but don't worry we're safe, call me when you get this." Needless to say he was a bit worried when he called back.
Fortunatly I didn't have to leave a message for anyone else, bc that kind of message is scary to recieve.
Anyhow we're safe now! Books and all....whee classes start on Monday.
However we don't have class on the 17th! Yay Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Ok now I'm going to go sleep, bc I'm tired, and my head feels funny. Ttyl God bless take care.