Optimism

Optimism/Pessimism Test

Your rating: Cynicism (44 out of a possible 100)

Summary Report:
According to your responses, your perspective of humankind is neither naïve nor jaded. Instead of assuming the best or worst of someone, you wait before making a judgment. You prefer to have others earn your trust, and although you won’t necessarily assume everyone has a hidden agenda, you’re also not the type to accept everything people say or do at face value. Tempered with a hearty dose of skepticism, this is a relatively healthy perspective. You may however, benefit from being a little more trusting. Unlike their less positive counterparts, optimists will at least try to find the good in even the most difficult of people, and are much more willing to place their faith in others. Although this doesn’t mean that you should trust the good intentions of everyone you meet, a leap of faith every once in a while couldn’t hurt.

Sounds about right :0)

What about you? Do you lean towards the glass being half empty or half full? Or...are you like me and just see some water in a cup? :0)

Personally, I think....

All right, I promised descriptions, so I must deliver. You guys do want to know what your results from yesterdays test actually mean right?

Thinker:
Good at solving problems and developing systems. You are analytical and like to explore ideas and potentials. You tend to go beyond established boundaries seeking a "universal truth". You should find time to reflect independantly on life. You work better independently too.
Words to describe your personality: technical, scientific, mathematical, dispassionate, rational, analytical, logical, theoretical, intellectual, objective, quantitative, explicit, realistic, literal, precise, and formal.

Organizer:
You operate successfully within social structures. YOu are responsible, efficient, and reliable. You pay attention to details and like to keep things neat and organized. You have a strong sense of loyalty, history, culture, and dignity. You always follow through with tasks. You thrive in a well-structured, stable environment.
Words to describe your personality: tactical, planning, detailed, practical, confident, predictable, controlled, dependable, systematic, structured, conservative, disciplined, procedural, and administrative.

Giver:
You are honest and authentic. You are successful in your close relationships and want to make a difference in the world. You have cultivating potential of yourself and of others. You have the gift of negotiation and manipulation, and like to use these gifts to promote peace. You are open in your communication with others. You should put energy into your most important relationship and seek out groups and tasks that involve helping people.
Words to describe your personality: Interpersonal, emotional, caring, sociable, giving, spiritual, musical, romantic, feeling, peacemaker, trusting, adaptable, passionate, harmonious, idealistic, talkative, and honest.

Adventurer:
You are courageous and daring. You tend to live in the present, liking spontaneity and action. You are a "hands-on" problem solver and have the ability to negotiate with others. You are flexible and have a zest for life. You don't like to do things the traditional way. You should seek people whom you find stimulating, even if you disagree with their viewpoints.
Words to describe your personality: active, visual, risking, original, artistic, spatial, skillful, impulsive, experimental, fast-paced, competitive, imaginative, open-minded, and
adventuresome.

So, do the descriptions fit you? What do you think? And, I'm going to have to give you all another chance, because none of you got me JUST RIGHT. REmember....all four personality descriptions in the right order from most like me to least like me.

Am I thinker, organizer, giver, adventurer?

Or am I an organizer, giver, adventurer, thinker?

Or am I something else? I have a fabulous prize picked out for you! I can't wait to put it in the mail! :0) One of you was on the right track......

So, tell me what you think. About the results and about what you think my results were. Do you think the test is factual?

A Little Bit of This and a Little Bit of That...

So, do you all remember reading about this? I turned in two different brackets this year. I played against my brother in his group and against my hubby in his group.

And....the results are in!

I totally beat my brother. TOTALLY. He had picked UCLA to win, so he lost out when they did in the final four. :0) I actually won first place in that group! Yahoo! Me! A girl! Who knows nothing about these teams! That's right. I'm rubbing it in, Cam. {He told me I suck, I think he's just jealous}

As far as the hubby's group...there were 20 of us that turned in a bracket. When it got down to the final game, the scores were tallied to see who would be competing for the $100 pot {yes, we totally put our $5 in on this one...so sue us!} It turned out that it was between Jaysen and myself {I was tied with his dad} Crazy huh? So, yeah. We had the game on last night and I was rooting for my team, and he was cheering on his team. At the end of the game I asked him if he wanted to up the ante a little bit because the score was so close. He refused. {chicken!}

Turned out he should have. He was rooting for Kansas and his dad and I were hoping that Memphis would win. And, if you watched the game, you know that Kansas beat the Tigers in overtime. :0( That's ok though. :0) Again...this year I came in second place! Out of 20! A bunch of guys who think they know it all about basketball lost to me! :0) Again...yes, I am gloating. :0)

Now...for a little bit of THAT. :0)

I wish they had this test online for you to take, but I couldn't find it. So, you'll have to take it the way I did. I had to do this for school and thought it was rather interesting. :0) Basically rank order all 4 respsonses to each question from MOST LIKE YOU (4) to LEAST LIKE YOU (1) so that for each question you use the numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 one time each. Place numbers next to the responses.

4=Most like me 3=More like me 2=Less like me 1=Least like me

1. I like instructors who

• (a)tell me exactly what is expected of me.
• (b)make learning active and exciting
• (c)maintain a safe and supportive classroom
• (d)challenge me to think at higher levels

2. I learn best when the material is

• (a)well organized
• (b)something I can do hands-on
• (c)about understanding and improving the human condition
• (d)intellectually challenging

3. A high priority in my life is to

• (a)keep my commitments
• (b)experience as much of life as possible
• (c)make a difference in the lives of others
• (d)understand how things work

4. Other people think of me as

• (a)dependable and loyal
• (b)dynamic and creative
• (c)caring and honest
• (d)intelligent and inventive

5. When I experience stress I would most likely

• (a)do something to help me feel more in control of my life
• (b)do something physical and daring
• (c)talk with a friend
• (d)go off by myself and think about my situation

6. I would probably not be close friends with someone who is

• (a)irresponsible
• (b)unwilling to try new things
• (c)selfish and unkind to others
• (d)an illogical thinker

7. My vacations could be described as

• (a)traditional
• (b)adventuresome
• (c)pleasing to others
• (d)a new learning experience

8. One word that best describes me is

• (a)sensible
• (b)spontaneous
• (c)giving
• (d)analytical

Ok...now add up the total points for each letter.

A= B= C= D=

Which letter has the biggest number?

• A=Organizer
• B=Adventurer
• C=Giver
• D=Thinker

So, what personality type are you? I'll post the descriptions of your personality type tomorrow. :0) Mine was spot on! It was crazy. It also shows you your "low" areas. Things you can work on so that you can become a "well balanced person". I don't know if I will ever be WELL BALANCED, but hey...

So, what do you think my personality type is? How about we make it a game? Whoever guesses my first, second, third and then fourth personality types {in the correct order} FIRST wins a PRIZE! Oh yeah!

Am I a thinker? It's been getting pretty deep around here lately! Am I an organizer? We all know I have OCD problems. :0) Or how about a giver? I do love to help other people. Or maybe I'm an adventurer....me and my daughter go on Dora Adventures all the time! :0) What do you think?

Can't wait to see what you guys guess. And I want to know your results too! All four! Then I'll really KNOW you, right? :0) Happy quizzing!

Inkblot Test

Tickle's Original Inkblot Test

My Result: Kindness

This means you have a deep desire to be kind and fair to others. You may even be preoccupied with finding kindness in the world around you, far more than you realize on a conscious level.


It is possible that the underlying reason you seek kindness in the world around you, is that you fear cruelty, the opposite of kindness. That could drive you to unconsciously project kindness wherever possible into your world. Regardless of its origin, your steadfast adherence to being kind to others is felt by people you are close to.


You are probably more susceptible than others to being overwhelmed by emotions — both yours and others'. It is possible that your unusually empathic nature is a result of your natural sensitivity to others' pain, and your desire to help them avoid it. For this reason, things might affect you more than they affect your friends and family. To protect yourself from too much emotional intensity, you might want to keep an eye out so you can recognize it when it starts. That will allow you to slow things down until you feel grounded again.


Overall, your strong orientation towards kindness gives you an optimistic nature, which translates into you seeing the best in the people around you. Because you're not one to be overly judgmental, others may seek out your company when they need a friend to talk to. People close to you likely know that you care deeply about the inner lives of others and can listen to what they have to say without imposing your views on them.

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OK that one was far too long of a test...but whew! I made it through. And now I should probably go do something worthwhile like get dressed. But honestly...I don't know how they got all of this out of my answers. I didn't see much of anything in most of the inkblots. Who made up this kind of test anyway? How does this big splotch of ink make you feel? Are you serious? Oh well.

Orange?

What's Your True Color?

My Result: Orange

You're a bold, confident orange. A warm, powerful color that indicates a strong, welcoming personality, orange is the mark of people who are social and extroverted by nature. Vibrant, with an upbeat attitude, you have a bright, inviting demeanor. Energetic and fun-loving, you're a real friend-magnet. Your easy charm and unassuming manner make you the sort of person people want to meet and get to know better. Well-rounded and fun to be around, you enjoy helping others, so it's no surprise that orange also symbolizes attraction. Orange is an extraordinary color — for an extraordinary person.

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So...what color of the rainbow are you?