here i am sitting around. i thought i would update on what is going on, tho i am unsure how far to go back. so i will type in generalities.
i have started school. my focus is psychology. i am rather excited about this season. it is amazing how God put it together and has had me walking the last few steps. i am connecting with a group called oath , i hope to be assisting with the recovery of young adults rescued from trafficking here in oklahoma. it turns out it is quite an endeavor, i am amazed that modern day slavery is such a huge issue. there are a lot of factors to care for and be aware of with this kind of outreach. i will begin the core study in february.
i have gotten myself a guinea pig. he is quite the entertainer, named gilbert by the previous owner. gilbert gives me quite a good amount of laughter when i am home.
i will be going to see my family for the christmas holiday and hope to take gilbert with me. i am checking into the cost and parameters of taking a guinea pig on an airplane. should be quite interesting i would guess. he will be carry on luggage of course so i will need to plan for that. (it is amazing how much crap gets to go with me on a vacation.. nuff said.
umm tonight i am filling in for a gal at work so i get to be @ work a bit later than i prefer. i am pretty tired, but have a nice supper waiting for me so i guess i will go and check it out here in the next few minutes.
k going now :)
have a wonderful night.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
?
like a drug i come to You for my need to get met. and then walk away. do You feel used, as a human would? do You wait in anticipation for my need to overpower me? i guess You would rather me come just because i want to, just because i want You, not because i need my next fix. help me understand this love You are. is it only rebellion that keeps me running?
i have found the greatest in You. acceptance and approval, grace, forgiveness, life, creativity has returned, and healing has taken place. yet i come to You in my weakness and broken, You revive me and i go my own way until i need 'fixed' again. can this cycle end? can i find peace and stay with You because i want to? not because i have to have You...? will You always come after me? will You go to the highway and bi-way looking for me? can i get lost from You? can You forget me or choose another in my place? can i hurt You so that You will finally give up on me and let me go?
i'm sorry. i need a fix....
i have found the greatest in You. acceptance and approval, grace, forgiveness, life, creativity has returned, and healing has taken place. yet i come to You in my weakness and broken, You revive me and i go my own way until i need 'fixed' again. can this cycle end? can i find peace and stay with You because i want to? not because i have to have You...? will You always come after me? will You go to the highway and bi-way looking for me? can i get lost from You? can You forget me or choose another in my place? can i hurt You so that You will finally give up on me and let me go?
i'm sorry. i need a fix....
Monday, November 2, 2009
Positivity
people who are especially talented in the positivity theme have an enthusiasm that is contagious. they are upbeat and can get others excited about what they are going to do.
what makes you stand out?
by nature, you may enhance your own quality of life or sense of well-being. how? perhaps you compliment certain people. maybe you acknowledge the contributions of particular individuals. occasionally you call attention to some of their talents, knowledge, and/or skills. it's very likely that you sometimes notice your quality of life improves when people appreciate your good-matured, even-tempered personality. driven by your talents, you may lavish praise on others. even so, you occasionally suggest how they might do some things better the next time. instinctively, you occasionally sense all is well with the world when people listen attentively to you. you might capture and keep their interest by interpreting the not-so-obvious meanings and inner workings of theories, projects, machines, or procedures. because of your strengths you may feel good about life once you attempt to make sense out of your current situation. perhaps you are a little more optimistic when you figure out why you were or were not given a particular assignment, why some decisions were made, or why certain people behaved the way they did.
absolutely - this all is very true :)
what makes you stand out?
by nature, you may enhance your own quality of life or sense of well-being. how? perhaps you compliment certain people. maybe you acknowledge the contributions of particular individuals. occasionally you call attention to some of their talents, knowledge, and/or skills. it's very likely that you sometimes notice your quality of life improves when people appreciate your good-matured, even-tempered personality. driven by your talents, you may lavish praise on others. even so, you occasionally suggest how they might do some things better the next time. instinctively, you occasionally sense all is well with the world when people listen attentively to you. you might capture and keep their interest by interpreting the not-so-obvious meanings and inner workings of theories, projects, machines, or procedures. because of your strengths you may feel good about life once you attempt to make sense out of your current situation. perhaps you are a little more optimistic when you figure out why you were or were not given a particular assignment, why some decisions were made, or why certain people behaved the way they did.
absolutely - this all is very true :)
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Woo
woo?.. really? that is a strength?????!!!
#4
woo - people who are especially talented in the woo theme love the challenge of meeting new people and winning them over(k that explains a lot..). they derive satisfaction from breaking the ice and making a connection with another person (always).
what makes you stand out?
it is very likely that you occasionally exhibit the behavior of an extrovert. perhaps your sociable nature implies you to exert a bit more effort now and then to get certain people to like you. driven by your talents, you may contend there is something worthwhile and perhaps lovable about many people. you attempt to find the good in each person with whom you spend time. you might overlook some negative traits to discover praiseworthy ones (oh yeah, i still seeing such good in people even with all their decisions). you might concentrate on the desirable qualities that distinguish an individual from everyone else. once in a while, you remind others about why you consider someone special. you may hope that one day they can value the person, too. by nature, you boost the spirits of people with your buoyant enjoyment of life. when you walk into a roomful of people, you add energy and optimism. when you depart, the absence of your exuberance and hope-filled outlook is soon noticed (well it would be nice to be told this..). because of your strengths, you often share your ideas, feelings, and experiences. your openness makes it easy for people to figure out who you are (i certainly do try to lay it all out so no one feels confused about me...). they can begin to understand what causes you to think and act the way you do. chances are good that you attempt to surround yourself with thinkers. when you encounter them, you might share a few of your latest theories, concepts, or philosophies. you might place a special value on these conversations. occasionally they might supply you with a new idea or a fresh perspective. perhaps you gather information, store it in your mind, or somehow document it. you may not know at that moment how something you have heard, read, or observed will lead you to another discovery or insight.
#4
woo - people who are especially talented in the woo theme love the challenge of meeting new people and winning them over(k that explains a lot..). they derive satisfaction from breaking the ice and making a connection with another person (always).
what makes you stand out?
it is very likely that you occasionally exhibit the behavior of an extrovert. perhaps your sociable nature implies you to exert a bit more effort now and then to get certain people to like you. driven by your talents, you may contend there is something worthwhile and perhaps lovable about many people. you attempt to find the good in each person with whom you spend time. you might overlook some negative traits to discover praiseworthy ones (oh yeah, i still seeing such good in people even with all their decisions). you might concentrate on the desirable qualities that distinguish an individual from everyone else. once in a while, you remind others about why you consider someone special. you may hope that one day they can value the person, too. by nature, you boost the spirits of people with your buoyant enjoyment of life. when you walk into a roomful of people, you add energy and optimism. when you depart, the absence of your exuberance and hope-filled outlook is soon noticed (well it would be nice to be told this..). because of your strengths, you often share your ideas, feelings, and experiences. your openness makes it easy for people to figure out who you are (i certainly do try to lay it all out so no one feels confused about me...). they can begin to understand what causes you to think and act the way you do. chances are good that you attempt to surround yourself with thinkers. when you encounter them, you might share a few of your latest theories, concepts, or philosophies. you might place a special value on these conversations. occasionally they might supply you with a new idea or a fresh perspective. perhaps you gather information, store it in your mind, or somehow document it. you may not know at that moment how something you have heard, read, or observed will lead you to another discovery or insight.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Communication
number 3 of my strengths from strengthfinder 2.0
communication - people who are especially talented in the communication theme generally find it easy to put their thoughts into words. they are good conversationalists and presenters
what makes you stand out? - it's very likely that you may have little difficulty finding the right words to express your ideas on specific topics. perhaps you are comfortable talking about ways to make certain people or things better. chances are good that you may be a good talker. in certain situations, you might think of better ways to pose questions, change topics, launch serious discussions, engage in small talk, tell jokes, or describe experiences. driven by your talents, you might admit that you participate in friendly rivalries for fun. usually you are comfortable letting people know what you do and do not value. by nature, you might be able to tell people how certain things function. maybe you describe the basics rather than risk losing your audience in lots of detail. you might share some real-life examples or stories to illustrate key points. perhaps you have little difficulty expressing your ideas. instinctively, you might be able to keep a discussion or small talk moving when you are talking with someone you know on a personal level.
communication - people who are especially talented in the communication theme generally find it easy to put their thoughts into words. they are good conversationalists and presenters
what makes you stand out? - it's very likely that you may have little difficulty finding the right words to express your ideas on specific topics. perhaps you are comfortable talking about ways to make certain people or things better. chances are good that you may be a good talker. in certain situations, you might think of better ways to pose questions, change topics, launch serious discussions, engage in small talk, tell jokes, or describe experiences. driven by your talents, you might admit that you participate in friendly rivalries for fun. usually you are comfortable letting people know what you do and do not value. by nature, you might be able to tell people how certain things function. maybe you describe the basics rather than risk losing your audience in lots of detail. you might share some real-life examples or stories to illustrate key points. perhaps you have little difficulty expressing your ideas. instinctively, you might be able to keep a discussion or small talk moving when you are talking with someone you know on a personal level.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Adaptability
number two in the strengthfinder 2.0 test:
adaptability
people who are especially talented in the adaptability theme prefer to "go with the flow." they tend to be "now" people who take things as they come and discover the future one day at a time.
what makes you stand out? - instinctively, you may trust you can deal with whatever happens. perhaps you rely on your core values to sustain you in the face of uncertainty. the principles by which you live might permit you to accept life's unexpected and unpredictable occurrences. by nature, you may feel best about life when you take time to envision how you might react to future situations. to some degree, forethought helps you adjust to unexpected problems. it sometimes prepares you to take advantage of new opportunities. chances are good that you might say it is easy to be happy and upbeat about life. why? perhaps you deal with situations as they arise. some people may appreciate your willingness to alter the original plan to accommodate their unique needs or last-minute requests. driven by your talents, you occasionally rely on your intuition to make the right decisions as events unfold. it's very likely that you occasionally wait for situations or problems to arise, rather than plan in advance. if something or someone unexpectedly blocks your progress, you might easily find ways to adjust. perhaps sudden changes force you to consider upgrades or tactics you had not thought of earlier.
this makes it sound so good to be adaptable. i tend to see most of these 'strengths' as weaknesses. i would love to know how to revamp myself into the person the strengthfinder 2.0 says i am, yet i feel that too many people i work with see me as they see me and will not change their opinion. it may be an uphill battle. i must do what God leads me to do and He doesn't really care what others say about me, maybe i need to practice that more. my top five strengths make me feel like such a people pleaser. help me use these strengths as You see fit.
adaptability
people who are especially talented in the adaptability theme prefer to "go with the flow." they tend to be "now" people who take things as they come and discover the future one day at a time.
what makes you stand out? - instinctively, you may trust you can deal with whatever happens. perhaps you rely on your core values to sustain you in the face of uncertainty. the principles by which you live might permit you to accept life's unexpected and unpredictable occurrences. by nature, you may feel best about life when you take time to envision how you might react to future situations. to some degree, forethought helps you adjust to unexpected problems. it sometimes prepares you to take advantage of new opportunities. chances are good that you might say it is easy to be happy and upbeat about life. why? perhaps you deal with situations as they arise. some people may appreciate your willingness to alter the original plan to accommodate their unique needs or last-minute requests. driven by your talents, you occasionally rely on your intuition to make the right decisions as events unfold. it's very likely that you occasionally wait for situations or problems to arise, rather than plan in advance. if something or someone unexpectedly blocks your progress, you might easily find ways to adjust. perhaps sudden changes force you to consider upgrades or tactics you had not thought of earlier.
this makes it sound so good to be adaptable. i tend to see most of these 'strengths' as weaknesses. i would love to know how to revamp myself into the person the strengthfinder 2.0 says i am, yet i feel that too many people i work with see me as they see me and will not change their opinion. it may be an uphill battle. i must do what God leads me to do and He doesn't really care what others say about me, maybe i need to practice that more. my top five strengths make me feel like such a people pleaser. help me use these strengths as You see fit.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Empathy
we took a test at work to locate our personal strengths and find how we fit together in our team - that was what we were told. it was interesting, i always enjoy learning about myself. keep thinking there is something wrong and bad about me so i search. then i find all these wonderful things.
here is the first of five strengths according to strengthfinder 2.0.
empathy - people who are especially talented in the empathy theme can sense the feelings of other people by imagining themselves in others' lives or others' situations. what makes me stand out: driven by your talents, you may be enthusiastic about life when individuals trust you enough to share some of their personal thoughts and feelings. chances are good that you long to be befriended by everyone you meet (wow that one can hurt). your intuition helps you distinguish between those who do and do not enjoy your company (and yet i struggle to get them to like me anyway...). typically you figure out who is simply going through the motions of being nice (robert wasn't even going through the motions and it still took me forever to let him go). you can also determine who holds you in high regard (yea i feel quite shaky about that one too - 'specially with robert's actions.). you probably avoid people who hurt your feelings. you choose to spend more time with those who genuinely like you. instinctively, you are aware of people's feelings. this explains why you can let tears stream down your face when you are in the presence of individuals who are suffering or experiencing joy. you have a gift for feeling the depths of another's pain or jubilation. it's very likely that you are filled with awe by beauty in the world, in people, and in the cosmos. whether you gaze upon nature's wonders or marvel at the work of human hands, you are filled with wonder. you can suddenly stop what you are doing to watch a sunset, listen to the rustle of leaves, stand before a work of art, hear a piece of music, look through a telescope, or hold a newborn child (i love this :).). you experience beauty at a level many people cannot imagine (tho i try to introduce them to this beauty around them). once the moment has passed, you can still picture the scene or hear the sound in your memory (i love being able to do this - keeps it alive). because of your strengths, you bring a keen awareness about human behavior to the classroom, laboratory, seminar, playing field, or tutoring session. you spontaneously tune in to what individuals are thinking and feeling minute by minute. these insights are likely to make you a better educator.
hmmmm all that in the title of empathy - i like
here is the first of five strengths according to strengthfinder 2.0.
empathy - people who are especially talented in the empathy theme can sense the feelings of other people by imagining themselves in others' lives or others' situations. what makes me stand out: driven by your talents, you may be enthusiastic about life when individuals trust you enough to share some of their personal thoughts and feelings. chances are good that you long to be befriended by everyone you meet (wow that one can hurt). your intuition helps you distinguish between those who do and do not enjoy your company (and yet i struggle to get them to like me anyway...). typically you figure out who is simply going through the motions of being nice (robert wasn't even going through the motions and it still took me forever to let him go). you can also determine who holds you in high regard (yea i feel quite shaky about that one too - 'specially with robert's actions.). you probably avoid people who hurt your feelings. you choose to spend more time with those who genuinely like you. instinctively, you are aware of people's feelings. this explains why you can let tears stream down your face when you are in the presence of individuals who are suffering or experiencing joy. you have a gift for feeling the depths of another's pain or jubilation. it's very likely that you are filled with awe by beauty in the world, in people, and in the cosmos. whether you gaze upon nature's wonders or marvel at the work of human hands, you are filled with wonder. you can suddenly stop what you are doing to watch a sunset, listen to the rustle of leaves, stand before a work of art, hear a piece of music, look through a telescope, or hold a newborn child (i love this :).). you experience beauty at a level many people cannot imagine (tho i try to introduce them to this beauty around them). once the moment has passed, you can still picture the scene or hear the sound in your memory (i love being able to do this - keeps it alive). because of your strengths, you bring a keen awareness about human behavior to the classroom, laboratory, seminar, playing field, or tutoring session. you spontaneously tune in to what individuals are thinking and feeling minute by minute. these insights are likely to make you a better educator.
hmmmm all that in the title of empathy - i like
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