Memorial Day Happenings

Today....

I woke up around 8:30 'cause my internal clock is still set to that time.

Went on Facebook, then read some manga.

Around 11 I began getting ready for work.

Got to work at 12.

Had a discussion with my co-worker concerning her personal life. She is going through a divorce. I think the word divorce says enough.

I was let off early and left around 2:40.

Once at home I got in a terrible mood because my mother is driving me crazy. It is time to leave the nest.

Went to In-laws ate and played phase 10. I think I'm falling in love with card games again

Went to the sister and bother in-law's, then went to Veteran's beach to walk Jade,their cat.

Ran around in the rain and got my pant legs wet 'cause the sister chased me around and dragged me knee deep into the lake.

Later on watched Up In the Air, which was actually quite depressing. Not sad, just, "Oh my gosh, I can't believe that happened."

To cheer up the three of us (the sister, brother-in-law, and I) gathered on their bed and watched Whose Line is it Anyway? clips for an hour or so.

The sister and I finished out the day with the Suite Life of Zack and Cody, while the sister cross-stitched.

Right before I slept, I talked to a very good friend online.

It was a really fabulous day. I've forgotten about creation and its beauty. :)

Jung - Myers Briggs Typology Test

ISTJ and INTJ

The test results are not "permanent" because environmental factors effect may change a person, which is why I am at times and ISTJ (Introverted Sensing Thinking Judging) and then at others an INTJ (iNtuitive instead of Sensing). Of course, by no means does this ultimately define who I am or how I may always react to certain things, but it does give someone a good grasp on understanding my way of thinking, and possibly why I do some of the things I do.

"As do other Introverted Thinkers, ISTJs often give the initial impression of being aloof and perhaps somewhat cold. Effusive expression of emotional warmth is not something that ISTJs do without considerable energy loss."

However....

"If nothing else, the ISTJ holds the gold medal of all the personality types for Effort. They will put forth tremendous amounts of effort to accomplish goals which are important to them. If healthy relationships are among these goals, you can bet that the ISTJ will do everything that they can to foster and maintain healthy relationships."

Maintenance can be a difficult thing, but it hasn’t been so during this school year. Emotional warmth is not too difficult for me to show and does not usually occur with "considerable energy loss" as long as I am in an atmosphere in which I must be alert and aware of others feelings in order to build good relations. I am rarely perceived as aloof and somewhat cold (that I am aware of) in public because, again healthy relationships are incredibly important to me.

Being an ISTJ duties come before personal feelings. It does not really matter what I may be feeling emotionally, if I know what I'm doing is wrong, I must change something. However, I may need encouragement and reassurance to do so.

"INTJs believe in constant growth in relationships, and strive for independence for themselves and their mates."

Very true here.

Some of the following are similar to the strengths and weaknesses of an ISTJ.

INTJs Weaknesses
• Tendency to believe that they're always right
• Tendency to be unwilling or unable to accept blame
• Their constant quest to improve everything may be taxing on relationships

I do not like to accept blame, but if I must own up to it, I will, yet sometimes, I accept blame more than I should or even need. This is done in an effort to be in control, and stay teachable. And yes, I am always looking for a way to improve things, especially in relationships because they are my priority.

INTJ Strengths
• Not threatened by conflict or criticism
• Usually self-confident
• Take their relationships and commitments seriously
• Generally extremely intelligent and capable
• Able to leave a relationship which should be ended, although they may dwell on it in their minds for awhile afterwards
• Interested in "optimizing" their relationships
• Good listeners

I do not enjoy conflict; therefore I try not to make anything worth having a skirmish about especially with those that I don’t have close relationships with. When something must be addressed I am ready to do so without backing out. I am a good listener, but recently most of the people I’ve been hanging out with don’t readily speak their feelings and are not used to doing so.

INTJs know what they know and know what they don't know. They know what they can and cannot do. Being an INTJ this applies to me. I am not unrealistic about my abilities and do not gloat about things I cannot do.

The portrait of an INTJ used to be extremely close to how I thought and acted, however as time has passed I have placed such an emphasis on emotions and relationships that it has become quite far from what I am now.

My willingness to empathize and sympathize with people’s emotions is uncharacteristic of an INTJ and ISTJ and is more characteristic of an INFJ. Though by nature I am not warm and affirming, I have become more so through strict observation of my behavior and the reactions connected to my actions. It's not about hiding that I am, it's about improving who I am.


I cannot account for the credibility of these sites:
http://www.personalitypage.com
http://typelogic.com
http://keirsey.com/default.aspx

How Now Shall We Live? - Charles Colson and Nancy Pearcey

This is simply notes taken from the text, no additional thoughts are added.

Chapter 1 covered the author's visit with Jorge Crespo and Crespo's work concerning the prison conditions in Garcia Moreno.

On to chapter 2.

With every action we are either forwarding the conquest of God or establishing Satan's rule in Earth.

Our choices are shaped by our worldview. One cannot take a stance on issues without worldview.

3 Questions to analyze worldview

• Where did we come from and who are we? (creation)
  
• What went wrong with the world? (fall)
  
• How can we fix it? (redemption)

The world separated science and religion, fact and value making Christianity a personal experience. It is not just a personal experience or a acts of piety, it is supposed to be a "way of seeing and comprehending all reality," and is therefore a worldview.

Jesus claims, "I am the way and the truth and the life" (John 14:6). He is the beginning and end of all things. "Nothing has meaning apart from him." This realization compels us to look at Christianity as "the all-encompassing truth," and "ultimate reality."

Just as physical laws apply to us so do moral laws. If we were to attempt to defy the physical laws of the universe there would be grave consequences, especially if we were to jump out of a hot air balloon. It does not matter how immorality is portrayed it still incites pain. Adultery brings about anger, jealousy, and even violence.

Scripture calls wisdom the understanding of life's laws, and is the guide book to life. Because these laws are innately written they are not oppressive constraints but a "guide book through the desert." A wise man looks at the physical and moral laws and fits himself into them. He knows the boundaries and limits, seasons and laws and rhythms of the created order in both the physical and the social world. Those that defy these are both foolish and immoral no matter how well educated they may be.

Our task is not only the great commission but also the cultural commission. We must compete for the minds and hearts of those in this world. To do that we must understand and live within our cultural time. Our battle is not against certain issues like abortion, or the decline of public education because those are simply skirmishes, parts of the battle. The conflict is between Christianity and the secular and spiritual worldviews arrayed against it.

Lot's of Things

Hmmm. There are lots of things to blog about. Tons and tons. But it often happens that I start blogging but never post anything because it is difficult to convey my emotions and thoughts through words. I work conversationally. Ahh, well I'll try.

I've yet again wasted another day, like so many in the summer. I did nothing, nothing and again nothing. This is why a busy man is one that gets things done.

I either waste all my time doing nothing or hanging out with people. Whhyyyy. I could be into the 5th or 6th chapter of 'How Now Shall We Live' taken notes and know a little but more about life than I already know.

I could have also been reading my ENG assignment. But it really.....all I'm going to gain from that is a further refined taste in literature, and a greater appreciation for it. And I might have expanded my knowledge in such an area, and again maintained a satisfactory grade in my class. None of this is incredibly important to me.

Hmm. To be more productive here we go......I promise you will have notes on something that I should have either listened to or read a long time ago within the next two hours, unless I am pulled away from my humble abode by a dear family member or friend.

Do be good, and please enjoy life.

Filled With Cheese

Ahh, many of my blogs are going to be filled with cheese. Please bear with me.