ESFJ - what?
Right Now … I took a personality test today. I found out
that I am an ESFJ (Extroversion, Sensing, Feeling, Judging) aka Caregiver aka
Provider. It was pretty much spot on. I went to a couple of different websites
to decipher the meaning of these random letters that explain my personality and
here is what I got.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ESFJ
(wikipedia)
Most of the explanation was eerily correct; well I guess
someone very smart and well versed in their field set up the test so it should
be somewhat accurate. I was especially drawn to the “areas that could use
growth” or let’s call them what they really are faults. Everything in my life
that I have a problem with is directly related to one of these faults. It was
like looking in a mirror with really bad lighting, you know those dressing
rooms that have horrible blue lighting that is set in the mirror and makes you
look sick and shadowed in all of the wrong places.
I really like some of the tendencies of my personality; for
example “genuine interest in the
well-being of others”, “a want to understand other points of view” and “serious
about their responsibilities” [wikipedia]. Then as I move on down the page it
explains that my unrelenting need for approval and personal interaction can
lead to “ [a] strong need to be liked, and to be in control”, “often adapt
their manner to meet the expectations of others” and “driven to manipulate
other to achieve their own ends” [personalitypage]. This is pretty much all true. I need, let me
say that one more time NEED, to have approval and interaction with others in
order to live. I watched “Cast Away” and “I Am Legend” and the scariest part of
both of those movies was the fact that they were all alone. I bawled, literally
heaving and gasping for breath when Wilson was lost and Sam died. I know that
many of you probably cried in those parts as well but I almost missed the rest
of the movies after those scenes, it seemed as though everything afterward was
just inconsequential. I would not make it on my own. I need to be surrounded by
people; I need to feel the energy that others give off. I love sitting in a
crowded place listening to the buzz of conversation and feeling connected to a
great living breathing moment. That is why I cannot get enough of going to
Disneyland. It’s not just the brightly painted buildings and real life cartoon
characters running around, it is the energy from all the people enjoying
themselves. I can literally feel myself getting lighter as I breathe in the
atmosphere, like I am breathing helium. So check it
out and try the test for yourself. It might be very enlightening.
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| This is me when I let my need for approval take over, hmm ... and I married and introvert. Oops! |
Right Now … it is 9.11.13 and this is 12 years after the terrorists
events that occurred in New York, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania. My Dad and
I went to a Dodgers game that day and in honor of the many heroes from all of
the first response organizations the LA Sheriffs, Police and Fire Department
were present at the game. They participated in a ceremony to honor the heroes
prior to the start of the game. Many of you will remember exactly what you were
doing on that day and how you felt. It is important to Never Forget and the
ceremony was a good reminder. Taking advantage of the fun time at a baseball
game to remember what happened helps to put things into perspective, our
freedoms are a gift and a luxury that we should cherish always; it is good to
remember in times of joy and sadness. We are Americans.
Right Now … My weekends are starting to fill up again and
that makes me very happy. (Of course it would! Read the part about my
personality test again.) Two baby showers, a wedding, Disneyland, 30 Seconds to
Mars concert (OMG!!! I can hardly wait!!!), a Family Day, and the Halloween
Party. That doesn't even begin to get into the Holiday season of Thanksgiving
and Christmas. I just love diving into this season with crafts, parties and
plenty of opportunities to dress up my baby!
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| This is probably the best way to describe me and my husband. Guess who's Kirk? |
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| April, are you reading this? This makes me think of you. : ) |
Enjoy your weekend everyone!
Jenn
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