*A - Age: * 32
*B - Bed size: * full
*C - Chore you hate: * vacuuming. Thank GOD, David does it.
*D - Dog's name: * Holly
*E - Essential start your day item: * Starbucks coffee of some sort
*F - Favorite color: * Lavender, Red, Black
*G- Gold or Silver: * Silver
*H - Height: * 5'10"
*I - Instruments you play(ed): * piano, trumpet, French horn, Native American flute
*J - Job title: * Site Supervisor for an after school program through
the local school district AND a barista-in-training at Starbucks
*K - Kid(s): * no way
*L - Living arrangements: * apartment with my husband, his dog, and my snake
*M - Mom's name: * Michelle
*N - Nicknames: * Wolfie, Walks
*O - Overnight hospital stay: * don't believe I've had one of those
*P - Pet Peeve: * stupid people
*Q - Quote from a movie: * "I think you just turned into a unicorn" -- Stepbrothers
*R - Right or left handed: * Right
*S - Siblings: * 1 brother
*T - Time you wake up: * depends on if I'm working at Starbucks that morning or not. But I'm usually up by 9 am no matter what.
*U- Underwear: * Victoria's Secret
*V - Vegetable you dislike: * green beans
*W - Ways you run late: * I don't want to go to work, so I just lag.
*X - X-rays you've had: * mouth/jaw, shoulder, elbow, knee, hand, hip
*Y - Yummy food you make: * most recently is the Deviled Eggs. But my sausage balls are amazing too.
*Z - Zoo animal: * Red Wolf
Sunday, April 27, 2014
Personality Type : ISTP
People with the ISTP personality type form around 5% of the
population and possess many interesting traits that can easily baffle
outsiders. They are usually very rational and logical, but they can also
surprise everybody by suddenly becoming more spontaneous and
enthusiastic. While most other types tend to be easily recognizable and
have clearly outlined traits, this is definitely not the case with
ISTPs. Even people who know them well may not be able to anticipate
their reaction to something.
This stems from the interesting combination of Thinking (T) and Prospecting (P) traits. People with this type lean toward mechanical, rational projects and ideas, and they can be very calm and rational for a long time. However, their inner spontaneity does not go anywhere; it simply stays in the background, accumulating the energy and awaiting the right moment to release it at once. It is that release that often surprises everyone around the ISTP, especially if they have not seen anything like this before. People with the ISTP personality type are likely to be very good at controlling their energy and saving it for things they consider important.
ISTP_1ISTPs are relatively private individuals, which makes it even more difficult for other people to tell what is really going on in their minds. ISTPs can also become unexpectedly stubborn and vocal, especially when their principles and habits are being criticized. This kind of behavior is uncommon among Explorers (SP) and may confuse other people even further.
People with the ISTP personality type tend to have a very good sense of humour, which may either help defuse a tense situation or make things even more complicated if the ISTP makes a joke that could be seen as insensitive. ISTPs are not naturally emotional, and they may have difficulties recognizing the boundaries of what is allowed and expected in emotionally charged situations. Consequently, they may unwittingly hurt people belonging to more sensitive types.
Unlike most other Introverted (I) types, ISTPs do not really care much about personal space. This goes both ways: ISTP personalities do not hesitate to express their interest in something that another person is working on, and they may be surprised if their reaction is less than friendly. On the other hand, ISTPs do not mind if someone else wants to get involved in one of their own projects—as long as that does not threaten the ISTP’s principles and lifestyle.
ISTPs should try to pay conscious attention to this particular trait as they generally do not see anything wrong with such behavior. However, this can cause major problems, both in the workplace and in personal relationships. Most other people are quite protective of their personal space and act very defensively when it is violated.
ISTP personalities are brilliant in areas that combine creativity, freedom, and practicality. They tend to be great engineers and troubleshooters, but these strengths stem from their practical experience and vision rather than scientific theories. ISTPs may get bored very quickly while studying, especially if they do not really see a way to apply that knowledge in practice. Consequently, this often leads to difficulties in the academic environment, even though ISTPs can do quite well in areas that require a hands-on approach. ISTPs always soak in lots of facts from the outside world (especially when they can experience something firsthand), and this makes practical activities much easier for them.
Fairness and equality are two other qualities that are very important to ISTP personalities. ISTPs would rather bend or break the rules of the existing system rather than fail to meet their own personal standards when it comes to these things. Consequently, you will never see an ISTP in an environment where their personal rules are likely to be violated. ISTP personalities are also extremely loyal to their friends, but they may need a lot of “alone time” to recharge.
In general, ISTPs tend to be very optimistic, generous, and confident in their abilities—as long as they are not pushed into a corner, burdened with rules and guidelines, or asked to commit to something they are not yet ready for. Unique and mysterious traits of this personality type may never cease to amaze people close to them, but it is also possible that ISTPs themselves will be surprised by them every once in a while.
This stems from the interesting combination of Thinking (T) and Prospecting (P) traits. People with this type lean toward mechanical, rational projects and ideas, and they can be very calm and rational for a long time. However, their inner spontaneity does not go anywhere; it simply stays in the background, accumulating the energy and awaiting the right moment to release it at once. It is that release that often surprises everyone around the ISTP, especially if they have not seen anything like this before. People with the ISTP personality type are likely to be very good at controlling their energy and saving it for things they consider important.
ISTP_1ISTPs are relatively private individuals, which makes it even more difficult for other people to tell what is really going on in their minds. ISTPs can also become unexpectedly stubborn and vocal, especially when their principles and habits are being criticized. This kind of behavior is uncommon among Explorers (SP) and may confuse other people even further.
People with the ISTP personality type tend to have a very good sense of humour, which may either help defuse a tense situation or make things even more complicated if the ISTP makes a joke that could be seen as insensitive. ISTPs are not naturally emotional, and they may have difficulties recognizing the boundaries of what is allowed and expected in emotionally charged situations. Consequently, they may unwittingly hurt people belonging to more sensitive types.
Unlike most other Introverted (I) types, ISTPs do not really care much about personal space. This goes both ways: ISTP personalities do not hesitate to express their interest in something that another person is working on, and they may be surprised if their reaction is less than friendly. On the other hand, ISTPs do not mind if someone else wants to get involved in one of their own projects—as long as that does not threaten the ISTP’s principles and lifestyle.
ISTPs should try to pay conscious attention to this particular trait as they generally do not see anything wrong with such behavior. However, this can cause major problems, both in the workplace and in personal relationships. Most other people are quite protective of their personal space and act very defensively when it is violated.
ISTP personalities are brilliant in areas that combine creativity, freedom, and practicality. They tend to be great engineers and troubleshooters, but these strengths stem from their practical experience and vision rather than scientific theories. ISTPs may get bored very quickly while studying, especially if they do not really see a way to apply that knowledge in practice. Consequently, this often leads to difficulties in the academic environment, even though ISTPs can do quite well in areas that require a hands-on approach. ISTPs always soak in lots of facts from the outside world (especially when they can experience something firsthand), and this makes practical activities much easier for them.
Fairness and equality are two other qualities that are very important to ISTP personalities. ISTPs would rather bend or break the rules of the existing system rather than fail to meet their own personal standards when it comes to these things. Consequently, you will never see an ISTP in an environment where their personal rules are likely to be violated. ISTP personalities are also extremely loyal to their friends, but they may need a lot of “alone time” to recharge.
In general, ISTPs tend to be very optimistic, generous, and confident in their abilities—as long as they are not pushed into a corner, burdened with rules and guidelines, or asked to commit to something they are not yet ready for. Unique and mysterious traits of this personality type may never cease to amaze people close to them, but it is also possible that ISTPs themselves will be surprised by them every once in a while.
Sunday, April 20, 2014
Forgotten
I had forgotten that I needed solitary, quiet, reflective time for the nourishment of my spirit.
I had forgotten that I needed hot, steamy, scented baths in which all I do is sink deeper and deeper into the heat, the wet, the warmth of the water, and read my book -- though the book itself matters not -- and to just pause and listen.
Listen to the flame's growl in the scented candle I have lit.
Listen to the oh-so-faint patter of the gentle spring rainstorm we experienced.
Listen to my heart-beat slowly grow calmer and calmer.
Listen to ME.
I had forgotten that I'm a water spirit at my core.
That I need these baths, these rainstorms, this time to myself.
I crave a home with a quiet, private backyard.
I longed to race out into the gentle rain, butt-ass naked from the hot bath, and let the cool-cold rain shock my heated skin.
One day, I will all possess of this and more.
One day I will remember it all.
Embrace it all.
I had forgotten that I needed hot, steamy, scented baths in which all I do is sink deeper and deeper into the heat, the wet, the warmth of the water, and read my book -- though the book itself matters not -- and to just pause and listen.
Listen to the flame's growl in the scented candle I have lit.
Listen to the oh-so-faint patter of the gentle spring rainstorm we experienced.
Listen to my heart-beat slowly grow calmer and calmer.
Listen to ME.
I had forgotten that I'm a water spirit at my core.
That I need these baths, these rainstorms, this time to myself.
I crave a home with a quiet, private backyard.
I longed to race out into the gentle rain, butt-ass naked from the hot bath, and let the cool-cold rain shock my heated skin.
One day, I will all possess of this and more.
One day I will remember it all.
Embrace it all.
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
April's Altars
First up is the altar I created to celebrate my 8th year being self-inflicted injury behavior free.
It's hard to believe it's been this long since I've engaged in any form
of self-inflicted injury. I know I say that every year, but seriously, I
was engaging in SI multiple times a day, damn near every day. And I
just quit cold-turkey and have been staying strong ever since.
It's hard to believe it's been this long since I've engaged in any form
of self-inflicted injury. I know I say that every year, but seriously, I
was engaging in SI multiple times a day, damn near every day. And I
just quit cold-turkey and have been staying strong ever since.
And the second altar is the one I created for the Full Pink Moon.
The money on the pentacle (under the wand) will go into my polar bear
box. It's just $50, but I've put saving for this trip on hold until I
get some of my debt paid off. Once I get my income tax back, I'll pay
my Firestone Card off in full. Then I'll just have the Care One Credit
payment and the Bank of America card left. Man, I can't wait until
those are gone.
The money on the pentacle (under the wand) will go into my polar bear
box. It's just $50, but I've put saving for this trip on hold until I
get some of my debt paid off. Once I get my income tax back, I'll pay
my Firestone Card off in full. Then I'll just have the Care One Credit
payment and the Bank of America card left. Man, I can't wait until
those are gone. Thursday, April 10, 2014
April 10th, 2014 Photo
Actually this photo was taken yesterday. Today was a crazy, insane work day.
7 am to noon at Starbucks
12:30 to 1:40 pm meeting for after school program
1:45 to 6:20 pm after school program
Yeah, there wasn't a whole lot of time to do ANYTHING not work-related today. So I opted to take my monthly photo yesterday when I wasn't so rushed. Actually kind of like this photo.
Monday, April 7, 2014
Rain, Spring, Altars, and Anniversaries
Lovely, rainy, overcast day here in Texas. Such a rarity. I'm enjoying it while it lasts.
I love the way the rain makes all the colors in the world pop and come to life. They are more eye-catching. The bark on the trees is a deep brown and gray. The leaves are brighter green and glisten in the slivers of sunlight that manage to break through the cloud cover from moment to moment. The pinks of the redbud trees blaze to life.
The bluebonnets have started to bloom here in Texas. Man, how I love that flower. I need to find a time as soon as possible that David and I can get photos taken in the bluebonnets. It's a HUGE Texas tradition and one that my family has followed for generations. It officially welcomes fleeting Spring to Texas. I'm hoping Lisa will be up for the photography. She dabbles as I do. Maybe this Saturday? I need to text her and see.
MoonTime is here. I should decorate my altar for it. But it's already decorated for the next Sabbat -- Beltane -- and I don't really want to take that down, only to put it back up in a week. Though, I also have a Full Moon between now and Beltane, so I would have to do that anyways. Drats. I need more altars! * laughs *
One of the Pagan Bloggers I keep up with, Witchy Words, recently did a 5 part blog piece on her spiritual room. A whole room, dedicated to just rituals/ceremonies. Sounds nice, but I realized that it's not something I currently want. I like the way my room incorporates a little bit of everything that's important to me. It has my bed (very important), Leviathan (lovely lil serpent that she is!), my art territory (gotta have that), my computer (no-brainer), and my small, but perfect-for-me-at-this-time altar/bookshelf. Would I like to have room for a large altar? Sure. But I don't see myself needing/wanting a whole room just for that.
Friday is my 8th year being self-inflicted injury free. Eight whole years -- 2,920 days since the last time I engaged in any form of self-injurious behavior. Still impresses the crap out of me. I plan to do a small ritual/ceremony to mark that anniversary and to put a little magic into keeping on the straight and narrow.
I love the way the rain makes all the colors in the world pop and come to life. They are more eye-catching. The bark on the trees is a deep brown and gray. The leaves are brighter green and glisten in the slivers of sunlight that manage to break through the cloud cover from moment to moment. The pinks of the redbud trees blaze to life.
The bluebonnets have started to bloom here in Texas. Man, how I love that flower. I need to find a time as soon as possible that David and I can get photos taken in the bluebonnets. It's a HUGE Texas tradition and one that my family has followed for generations. It officially welcomes fleeting Spring to Texas. I'm hoping Lisa will be up for the photography. She dabbles as I do. Maybe this Saturday? I need to text her and see.
MoonTime is here. I should decorate my altar for it. But it's already decorated for the next Sabbat -- Beltane -- and I don't really want to take that down, only to put it back up in a week. Though, I also have a Full Moon between now and Beltane, so I would have to do that anyways. Drats. I need more altars! * laughs *
One of the Pagan Bloggers I keep up with, Witchy Words, recently did a 5 part blog piece on her spiritual room. A whole room, dedicated to just rituals/ceremonies. Sounds nice, but I realized that it's not something I currently want. I like the way my room incorporates a little bit of everything that's important to me. It has my bed (very important), Leviathan (lovely lil serpent that she is!), my art territory (gotta have that), my computer (no-brainer), and my small, but perfect-for-me-at-this-time altar/bookshelf. Would I like to have room for a large altar? Sure. But I don't see myself needing/wanting a whole room just for that.
Friday is my 8th year being self-inflicted injury free. Eight whole years -- 2,920 days since the last time I engaged in any form of self-injurious behavior. Still impresses the crap out of me. I plan to do a small ritual/ceremony to mark that anniversary and to put a little magic into keeping on the straight and narrow.
Friday, April 4, 2014
Zombie Threat
My husband and I were playfully bickering earlier in which he said
that when the zombie apocalypse occurs, he's gonna come after me if he's
a zombie.
I looked him straight in the eye, and with a devilish grin I sweetly replied, "Baby, you don't have to be a zombie to eat me."
And we both died laughing.
Ah, how I love this man of mine.
I looked him straight in the eye, and with a devilish grin I sweetly replied, "Baby, you don't have to be a zombie to eat me."
And we both died laughing.
Ah, how I love this man of mine.
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