Great Idea No. 1

If I had a chicken, I would name it Sctoo and it would sit at the table and drink tea from a little vase that was excavated from some ruins in Egypt. I would take Sctoo to the spa so that it could get a massage and an exfoliation.

Today

A lot of stuff happens today:

1) My first grad school application is due
2) I have to go on a long run, starting at 8 am. It is 13 degrees, but feels like 0 with the wind chill.
3) My brother's birthday is tomorrow.
4) This is the last Saturday of the fall semester.
5) There is snow on the ground. How romantic.

Random List 1

I don't think anyone is reading this blog anymore, so maybe I will write more exciting things. Random lists are exciting:

salamander
glass ware
sweat shirt
miniature golf
Valentino's
filing cabinet

Psychology Day 10: Hope, Optimism, and Future-Mindedness

Yeah...the last post.

So, we got hope, optimism, and future-mindedness for today...

Evidently this wasn't one of my strengths...but maybe because the word "hope" sort of implies that things suck for you and you want them to get better...well, for me, everyday is pretty good...I enjoy every moment that I am awake (and asleep)...so I guess I really am not hoping for anything right now. Things are good...and I know that they will continue to be...

Optimism...I am pretty optimistic...nothing really phases me too much...I don't really worry about a lot of things.

Future-mindedness...hmm...I would rather be concerned with the state of present affairs than worry about what I am going to do next week, next month, next year...take one day at a time...that's what my parents always used to say. And it works. I am never stressed out and just sort of get things done as they need to get done.

Psychology Day 9: Citizenship, teamwork, loyalty

As stated before, I really don't work in a team setting a lot of the time. Therefore it is no surprise that teamwork is not a strength of mine.

Loyalty, however...I'm all about loyalty...and I would say that loyalty is one of my greatest strengths. If ever my family or one of my friends is in need of something, I will help them out right away...even if it means missing class or missing work or an appointment. Family first, friends second...that's all that matters.

Psychology Day 8: Leadership

So, I sort of forgot to write some stuff yesterday, so here it is...

The strength of the day is leadership. This was not one of my top five strengths, but I am not too worried about it. I don't have to lead any groups, now do I? I don't have to rally people together, right?

I have more of a lone-wolf perspective...be self-sufficient, and you can control the outcome. Things will go your way...you don't have to worry about getting everyone to do the same thing...and some people in the group may not want to follow your lead, and therefore bring the group down...

I think we all should be more self-sustaining and individualistic. We should depend on ourselves.

Psychology Day 7: Bravery and Valor

Bravery and Valor were not my strengths.

I am not especially sad about it. Oh well. I guess in my life I have not had moments where I had to be brave. It's not like I am some special ops dude. It's not like I am exploring crevices. It's not like I am an Indian.

Psychology Day 6: Industry, diligence, and perseverance

I wonder if any of these three were in my top 10 strengths...but I am not sure how the people who made the test would correctly assess these.

In school, I would say that I am not as strong as I should be with these three...often I just sort of laze around and eat chips or do nothing.

But, when I am doing something that I thoroughly enjoy, I am a master of the three traits here. I am a master. No tornado can hold me back.

Psychology Day 5: Creativity, ingenuity, and originality

Creativity, ingenuity, and originality are supposed to be my number one strength.

I guess you could call me all of these. I like to create. I like to be ingenious. I like originality.

When I cook, I like to try out new things. It is a very fun time. The pastas I make are incredibly original and exceptionally delicious.

blah blah blah

I need to actually start saying stuff in my next few posts...

Psychology Day 4: Humor and Playfullness

Humor and playfullness is my fourth greatest strength, so the test said.

First, let me say that I have to do two responses today because yesterday I did not have a chance. Instead of doing homework, I decided to do nothing but go eat out, twice, and then watch three and a half movies. Stull and I watched Rescue Dawn, Transformers, Vanishing Point, and part of Two Guns. Don't watch Two Guns...it is a worthless movie.

So, back to humor and playfullness...everyone should fill their day with humor or playfullness. They should find things to laugh at, or crack all kinds of jokes, or do other stuff like that.

Playfullness is good...it keeps you young. It is good to be playful, just like a kitten.

(yes, this was a rather pathetic post...I apologize!)