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My Personality Profile

Bruce — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 21:25:56 GMT

Took this interesting "personality profile" on Facebook this past Saturday and thought I'd share the results:

After reviewing the test, I believe that it's fair to say that much of it is spot on. That being said, I'd like to touch on two particular categories: "Openness" and "Conscientiousness".

Regarding the "Openness": I couldn't agree more. As the category description explains, the ability to be "open" means a wide variety of things. First and foremost, it can reveal how limited one's interests are. As is obvious in this particular case, my interests are extremely varied; I definitely enjoy a number entirely different things - from all types of music, to all types of activities.

Another aspect to openness is your ability to express your opinions on this and that. And it's true, I am not afraid to express my opinions, nor dislikes or likes for any particular thing. If I like something, I bloody well tell someone and stand my ground; same goes for something I dislike, naturally.

And though it may sound overtly arrogant to agree with such, I fully do believe that I have an imagination which is both vivid and creative.

Nor is there much to refute regarding the "Conscientiousness" rating of my profile. There's no qualm about it, I am most certainly a perfectionist. I have a very strict set of rules for myself which I always follow. A number of ritual-likes activities which very much borderline on obsession. Everything I do is carefully planned to the best of my ability, so it goes without saying that I am extremely angered when my routine, or plan is not carried out in full. I will not -cannot - carry out things half arsed for the sake of quick completion.

But even then, I am rarely satisfied with most things I do; always thinking that I could have done them better. And let me tell you, it's clearly evident when I write a car article for both my automotive blog and AutoSavant.net. I can honestly say that I have never written an article I was 100% satisfied with. I'll re-read them and think: "my God, what the hell was I thinking? Not only did I write about a terrible subject, but my writing was absolutely atrocious".

From a positive point of view, being a perfectionist means you are most always organized in ways which most aren't. You anticipate problems and carefully plan the solution out so that you can either fix them once they arise, or avoid them entirely.

The downside to all of this is that people can view you in a negative light which pertains to being dull, boring and ultimately, not-fun. Additionally, people think that you are incapable of being spontaneous... But you can't blame 'em. There is indeed a great deal of truth in that.

The only part of this test that I somewhat disagree with is that pertaining to "Extraversion". I would agree that I am both energetic and active as well as one who enjoys (certain) social occasions, but am not overly fond of talking to large groups of people. And actually, to be honest, I pretty much despise things like that.

This is it...

The Diva — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 01:43:59 GMT

OK<, I'm officially exhausted. I've worked 6 days a week for the past month;

I put in 76 hours this week alone but I'll be damned if they call me for an 'emergency' tomorrrow Saturday

My cell phone will be ( ooops!) off. :t-hihi:
I left word that unless the building is on fire or someone is gushing blood through ther hair follicles I am NOT to be disturbed

At midnight it will be a week since we picked up our new Siamese kitten girl. She's a beaut! stunning blue eyes, lots and lots of energy.

It took 6 days both both cats can stay in the same room withot hissing, swatting or being otherwise nasty. I believe they will get along well.

We shall entertain guests ( read dinner party ) tomorrow evening,. Guess who's cooking a 5 course meal to be served in the formal dining room? :t-roses:

Right now looking forward to a chilled vodka martini and a good night of sleep

I still can't believe I missed the photo comp this week ( although my entries are the crappiest ones :D)
I proudly stand for all the photograghically-challenged, We like to tell the world we are people too... I hope I'll make it next week.

I saw the X6 in GCZ ... I WANT ONE!!!!! ( I mean it) :banana:

This has been the Diva

Wishing you all a good night

over and out..zzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Deserted Island Collection (TEST)

Bruce — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 02:49:22 GMT

Here's the situation:

You're being shipped to a deserted island paradise with nothing but a suitcase full of clothing, a boom box of some sort and 10 CD's of you're choice. Which 10 CD's do you bring along?

Hmm..

Rush - "Snakes & Arrows"
Jethro Tull - "Thick As a Brick"
Rush - "Signals"
Big Country - "The Collection"
Peter Gabriel - "Hit Compilation"

Tom Cochrane - "Mad Mad World"
Loreena McKennit - "The Book of Secrets"
Rush - "Moving Pictures"
U2 - "Unforgettable Fire"
The Fixx - "Greatest Hits: One Thing Leads to Another"

No English Beat, no Dire Straits..:t-banghea

Cool stuff Mark :t-cheers:

Testing the waters...

The Diva — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:45:49 GMT

Hey NSL

Good job! it works!:banana:

Testing Blog

NSL — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:25:09 GMT

Testing new feature ;):cool: