Friday, June 28, 2013

Personology

So a good friend recently sent me a link to a site that gives Personology readings. This is similar to a zodiacal reading, but is technically scientific. The site actually explains it as such:

The material we present here does not come from astrology, rather, it is a distillation of personality trait commonalities found in a 40-year study of the biographies of more than 20,000 people, organized by birthday. Here, we present the most comprehensive and accurate description of human personality ever written.

My friend explained just how accurate a description it gave and how it was so on point, so of course I had to give it a try. I must say, it was so exact, it was scary. I've decided to blog on some of the main points (some more in depth than others), maybe it'll give you guys more of an understanding of who I am.

Though September 29 people can appear dispassionate to the world, they nonetheless arouse strong reactions in others, both good and bad. They must beware of accidents and antagonism which can come their way. In order to get a handle on this danger, September 29 people must sooner or later face the fact that it may be their own repressed emotions which call forth such disturbances. Thus self-understanding is an important commodity for them to cultivate as early in life as possible.
I often have to explain to people that I'm not one to be overly excitable with my emotions, except for when I am. Leave me alone, it makes sense. This definitely comes into play in my relationships. I often have to explain during gift giving seasons that my "lack" of a reaction does not indicate dislike or disinterest. However when I do express myself emotionally, it's like a volcano, and this is probably do to repression of a lot of feelings. So it's a struggle every day to figure out the person I currently am and to walk the direction of the person I'd like to be.


Others often wonder in amazement at how such naturally gifted and highly capable individuals manage to get sidetracked from their true goals and allow success to elude them.
I just...*sigh*. I've been told since I was little how gifted I am...how special I can be. How much potential I have. But I guess I just have never seen what everyone else saw.  I'll...leave it at that.


They have undeniable perfectionist tendencies, which may infuse every area of their lives with a desire to find out what’s wrong and to try to fix it. This theme of putting things right reflects their knowledge and technical know how, and also their conviction that they know what’s best for those around them.
This trait definitely rears it's ugly head when it comes to relationships, friendly and romantic. I'm a fixer, I admit it. I have a desire to make things better for people ... often times sacrificing myself to do so. I also have this innate need to know the "why" behind EVERYTHING. I've always been taught that there's a reason for everything. Growing up I was never allowed to give an answer of "Because." It was always met with, "Because what?" This definitely rubs people who disagree the wrong way.


  In their drive for perfection, they are prone to apply their often mercilessly high standards equally to themselves and to those around them. At the heart of their perfectionism may well lie a voice from their childhood constantly telling them that they aren’t good enough. Their critical attitudes can certainly run out of hand, and this can make them extremely difficult to live with.
I often make the mistake of expecting of others what I would do for them. It's a lesson I've had to learn as I've grown, that everyone doesn't do things how I do them, and that's ok! I can, however, be very demanding in your interactions with me. As for the other part...well...like I said above...


These people have intense personalities and are capable of great achievements. Yet they can be torn by indecision, even spending years trying to make up their minds what course to follow. At times they may put so much time and exertion into a nonproductive effort, perhaps a hobby or a relationship, that they leave themselves little time or energy for more positive endeavors. Highly challenged by problems, they may find it difficult to give up, fail or even admit that they have been wasting their time. 
I hate quitting. I hate feeling like a quitter. Giving up is just as bad as getting beat or losing to me. Unfortunately, this trait appears a lot in my relationships. Often I want to stick and try to make things work that just ... aren't. I don't know when it's time to give up. How do you figure that out?


 Such individuals are usually quite emotionally complex. They often give an impression of coolness that masks a maelstrom of inner emotions. They have a tendency not only to get bottled up inside but to resist the attempts of others to help them out. Mastery of their feelings is usually a high priority for them
This couldn't be more accurate of me. I hate giving control over to my emotions, because then things become irrational. (I could write a whole separate blog on this topic.) I hate giving emotional reactions to things because they are often either overblown, or just plain out wrong. I pride myself on being able to control my emotions effectively. Honestly, this is probably leading to a lot of repression, which isn't healthy. And often I don't want help with expressing my emotions.


Those born during the Week of the Perfectionist have a wry sense of humor and often a biting wit, which can express itself in many forms, but principally in irony and sarcasm. Their humor is not generally intended to hurt, however, or even to make others laugh, but to make them think. They can make scathing criticisms that may wound those close to them deeply, yet they probably don’t fully realize the emotional effects of their statements.  
I often tell people that I have a sharp tongue. I also find myself hurting people's feelings a lot of times with my words, when I absolutely meant no harm whatsoever. And yes, most of my humor is based in sarcasm. My words are often my most dangerous weapon.

Anyway...that's enough about me. If you've gotten this far, this is the type of information that it gives you about yourself, but there's WAAAAAYYY more than I could even begin to explain to you. Your reward if you've made it to the end of this blog is the link. :) Enjoy your Personology!

Sunday, June 9, 2013

Ego Trip: Gate 143

You'd never felt so far away...
As the last night you laid next to me.
Things were different.
You...were different.
The moon wasn't as bright...
The stars weren't as numerous.
Felt like the sun wasn't gonna rise
the next morn.
You were there but...
your heart wasn't anymore.
You had decided to lock it back up
in the baggage you carried with you
everywhere.
Instead of offering to carry your bags
I was too busy adjusting mine.
And what neither of us realized is...
When you're ego tripping
there's nowhere to check your baggage.