Personality

Elena and I were asleep in the picture; Leo thought it was funny that Elena was almost sliding off, so he snapped a photo and then moved Elena where she wouldn't fall.

My friend Hanah posted this personality test on her blog, so I took it and made Leo take it too. They're always fun, right? And it's actually a shortened version of a well known test, the 16 MBTI Types. My sister had me take this test when I was in 7th grade and she was in some psychology classes in college. Here's a link to the MBTI Types homepage. And this is the results of my quiz.

You Are An ISTP

The Mechanic You are calm and collected, even in the most difficult of situations.A person of action and self-direction, you love being independent.To outsiders you seem impulsive, surprising, and unpredictable.You are good at understanding how all things work, except for people. In love, you tend to be very easy going and flexible.The only thing you can't stand for is someone trying to change you or your life. At work, you can stay completely calm under pressure. You handle stress well.You would make an excellent pilot, forensic pathologist, or athlete. How you see yourself: Logical, flexible, and unconventional When other people don't get you, they see you as: Indecisive, flippant, and disrespectful

What's" Your Personality Type?

I thought it was interesting because whenever I've taken this particular personality test before, I've always been an INTP. Which is briefly described as this:
INTP
Seek to develop logical explanations for everything that interests them. Theoretical and abstract, interested more in ideas than in social interaction. Quiet, contained, flexible, and adaptable. Have unusual ability to focus in depth to solve problems in their area of interest. Skeptical, sometimes critical, always analytical.

I liked this site's description of ISTP better than the quiz's too. It said:
ISTP
Tolerant and flexible, quiet observers until a problem appears, then act quickly to find workable solutions. Analyze what makes things work and readily get through large amounts of data to isolate the core of practical problems. Interested in cause and effect, organize facts using logical principles, value efficiency.


This was my husband as per the blogger link:
***You Are An ESTJ***

The Guardian

You're a natural leader and quick, logical decision maker.
Goals are important in your life, and you take many steps to achieve them.
You enjoy interacting with others, mostly through work related activities.
Your high energy level means you are great at getting things done!
In love, you tend to bring stability to relationships.
You feel comfortable being in charge, and you enjoy being a provider.
At work, you take charge. You thrive in structured environments and don't mind enforcing the rules.
You would make a great teacher, judge, or police detective.
How you see yourself: Realistic, stable, and pragmatic
When other people don't get you, they see you as: Rigid, bound to rules, and a bad listener

I don't think that sounded like him at all either, well I in some ways I should say. I think the ESFJ fits him better.
ESFJ
Warmhearted, conscientious, and cooperative. Want harmony in their environment, work with determination to establish it. Like to work with others to complete tasks accurately and on time. Loyal, follow through even in small matters. Notice what others need in their day-by-day lives and try to provide it. Want to be appreciated for who they are and for what they contribute.

Anyway, it was fun. In continuation of tagging people this week, I tag everyone to take and post their results.

And just for extra fun I also like this personality test.
I am WHITE.

WHITES are motivated by PEACE. They seek independence and require kindness. They resist confrontation at all costs. To them, feeling good is more important than being good. They are typically quiet by nature, process things very deeply and objectively with great clarity. Of all the colors, WHITES are the best listeners. They respect people who are direct but recoil from perceived hostility or verbal battle.

WHITES need their "alone time" and refuse to be controlled by others. WHITES want to do things their own way and in their own time. They ask little of others and resent others demanding much of them. WHITES are much stronger than people think, but are not often seen for their strength because they don't easily reveal their feelings. WHITES are even-tempered, diplomatic, and the voice of reason; but can also be indecisive, unexpressive, and silently stubborn. When others interact with you, as a WHITE you respond to them best if they are kind, accepting and supporting of your individuality, and if they look for non-verbal clues to understand your feelings.

Actually, since I've gotten older I've developed into a WHITE/RED. RED being:
REDS are motivated by POWER. They seek productivity and need to look good to others. Simply stated, REDS want their own way. They like to be in the driver's seat and willingly pay the price to be in a leadership role. REDS value whatever gets them ahead in life, whether it be in their careers, school endeavors, or personal life. What REDS value, they get done. They are often workaholics. They will, however, resist doing anything that doesn't interest them.

REDS like to be right. They value approval from others for their intelligence and practical approach to life, and want to be respected for it. REDS are confident, proactive, and visionary; but can also be arrogant, selfish, and insensitive. When others interact with you, as a RED you respond to them best if they are precise, factual, direct, AND show no fear!

I know that the two types seem like complete opposites, but I blame it all on nursing. It made me be much more assertive or I would have gone insane with some of the stupidities that are so prevalent in healthcare. Anyway, ask my sister Amy, she'll tell you just how RED I can be at times. That being said, I'm definitely dominantly WHITE. (This is another test Amy gave me to take when I was in 7th grade.)

Leo by the way is BLUE. I didn't make him take the test, but I have before. So BLUE's are:
BLUES are motivated by INTIMACY. They seek to genuinely connect with others, and need to be understood and appreciated. Everything they do is quality-based. They are loyal friends, employers, and employees. Whatever or whomever they commit to is their sole (and soul) focus. They love to serve and give themselves freely in order to nurture others' lives.

BLUES have distinct preferences and have the most controlling personality. Their personal code of ethics is remarkably strong and they expect others to live honest, committed lives as well. They enjoy meaningful moments in conversation as well as paying close attention to special life events (e.g. birthdays and anniversaries). BLUES are dependable, thoughtful, and analytical; but can also be self-righteous, worry-prone, and moody. They are "sainted pit-bulls" who never let go of something or someone, once they are committed. When you deal with a BLUE, be sincere and make a genuine effort to understand and appreciate them.

I think he also has quite a bit of WHITE and some YELLOW in him as well though. Well, this is insanely long. So adios for tonight.