When people are asked to describe themselves, often they can without thinking. Everyone naturally thinks that they know everything when it comes to oneself. However after taking the MBTI people can be proven wrong. In fact I learned that I like to help the world and inspire others. Who wouldn't want to learn that?
This test said that I was INFJ. This means that "I" I focus on my inner ideas and impressions. "N" means that I take in information by seeing patterns and the big picture, focusing more on the future. "F" I make decisions mostly on the basis of values and subjective, people-centered concerns. The "J" means I take a planned and organized approach to life. It means I love planning.
After looking at this I know can see that this statement is true. I have been a motherly figure to my younger siblings for awhile so I can see that bringing out the best in others may be a habit of mine. I also can see how this test says that I worry about other peoples needs and concerns. I have always tried to help my younger siblings achieve their goals and do well in schooling. It also says that I have an imaginative way of saying things. I do not feel this is true because I often just say what pops into my head. I don't stop to think of how creative it is. I love to plan out everything and make lists! I have planners (yes plural), sticky notes, calanders, and a tack board. I love to make sure everything follows schedule and happens when it needs to. I do have plans for the future that I try to make happen. So this part was spot on. I don't understand how I have a reserved outer life, and a spontaneous inner life so I'll leave that part for a later day.
I think overall this has been a good test to better understand myself. It described me in ways I wouldn't normally have done. After reading it though I can see that it does describe me pretty well. Now that I know this information I don't know really what to say other than, "Yep, that's me." However for future refrence I can simply say, "No, I'm not stuborn. I simply like to have everything planned out and folllow order. The test told me so." So I guess that worked out well.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Social Media Week
The project I chose for the social media week was the Facebook project. Since i do not have a twitter or any of the other networks, this seemed logical. This project was not nearly as hard as I thought it would be. I also got one company to reply back to me.
I thought the easy part was liking ten facebook pages. I just liked the first ten companies I actually shopped at. Some included Wet Seal, Express, Forever 21, and of course Target. The part that i did not feel to great about was actually leaving comments on their walls. At first I felt like a creep. As I scrolled down their pages I noticed there was not many other people actually leaving comments as I was. I mentioned how I loved to buy shoes at Wet Seal and they actually messaged me back. Pretty awesome.
I feel that this may help me with my goals because if I start socializing with other companies then I may get connected and start making contacts. I don't know how affective this is but it is worth a try. It is kind of fun.
I learned a lot from social media week. I learned that there is a ton of facebook and twitter users. I do not remember the exact number but it surely was a lot. I learned that soon highschools will be converting to many more online teachings. I also learned that in the technology world the state of Iowa is a step behind. I now know where my state stands and what has to happen in order to get us caught up and ahead like we have done with so many other things.
I thought the easy part was liking ten facebook pages. I just liked the first ten companies I actually shopped at. Some included Wet Seal, Express, Forever 21, and of course Target. The part that i did not feel to great about was actually leaving comments on their walls. At first I felt like a creep. As I scrolled down their pages I noticed there was not many other people actually leaving comments as I was. I mentioned how I loved to buy shoes at Wet Seal and they actually messaged me back. Pretty awesome.
I feel that this may help me with my goals because if I start socializing with other companies then I may get connected and start making contacts. I don't know how affective this is but it is worth a try. It is kind of fun.
I learned a lot from social media week. I learned that there is a ton of facebook and twitter users. I do not remember the exact number but it surely was a lot. I learned that soon highschools will be converting to many more online teachings. I also learned that in the technology world the state of Iowa is a step behind. I now know where my state stands and what has to happen in order to get us caught up and ahead like we have done with so many other things.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Diversity Event
My diversity even that I attened was the Women and Gender Studies 35th Anniversary Keynote Address. I went simply for two reasons, 1 i needed to attend a diversity event and two I would get extra credit for one of my fashion classes. Therefore I hit the jackpot, a two in one deal.
This particular diversity event consisted of a woman talking about how woman are viewed in society. For instance in the job force men still are making more money per hour than woman are. Woman are also called a lot of horrible names even though they could do the exact same thing as a man. It talked about how most people felt that men were better than woman and were head of household.
The speaker also talked about females who wrote blogs and wrote for the newspaper. Often times men would write back and critisize what they had to say. Men would just get thrills down grading the woman and making fun of them. This often times would cause the woman bloggers or writers to stop writing because they felt threatened. Some were even made fun of for moral values and religion beliefs.
From this event I learned some new ideas about where woman are said to be placed in this world. I took away from this message that men were supposed to be of higher status than woman and woman would always come second. I however in no way agree with this message. I realized all the things the world said of woman and now know what I must do to over come all of the degrading of the sex. I know that it has to deal with how strong someone is and how must will they have to pursue their passion. I therefore made a deal with myself that I would do what it takes to make it in life to get where I want to be, even if hurtful remarks are thrown my way. I will simply brush them aside and move on.
This particular diversity event consisted of a woman talking about how woman are viewed in society. For instance in the job force men still are making more money per hour than woman are. Woman are also called a lot of horrible names even though they could do the exact same thing as a man. It talked about how most people felt that men were better than woman and were head of household.
The speaker also talked about females who wrote blogs and wrote for the newspaper. Often times men would write back and critisize what they had to say. Men would just get thrills down grading the woman and making fun of them. This often times would cause the woman bloggers or writers to stop writing because they felt threatened. Some were even made fun of for moral values and religion beliefs.
From this event I learned some new ideas about where woman are said to be placed in this world. I took away from this message that men were supposed to be of higher status than woman and woman would always come second. I however in no way agree with this message. I realized all the things the world said of woman and now know what I must do to over come all of the degrading of the sex. I know that it has to deal with how strong someone is and how must will they have to pursue their passion. I therefore made a deal with myself that I would do what it takes to make it in life to get where I want to be, even if hurtful remarks are thrown my way. I will simply brush them aside and move on.
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