Thursday, November 05, 2009
Diversion
Before I get too caught up in days of soul searching on the quest for the truth about OG I thought I had better post a quick update regarding Robin. Unfortunately, he was not there this Monday - I am hoping it was nothing to do with Y's illness the weekend before! - and most annoyingly there is no archery next Monday, so grrr no developments as yet and none possible for the immediate future. Good job I have the self indulgence of ME to keep me occupied!
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
MBTI ENTP
For the sake of prosperity and future reference (as I will no doubt lose the paper copy!), the wonderful world of OG according to Myers Briggs:
ENTP - Extroversion, iNtuition, Thinking, Perceiving
Energetic, brash, witty, original, ENTPs want to be where the action is, but on their terms. ENTPs may need to be aware of unintentionally bruising the feelings of others through their love of argument and of having the last word.
Overiding need:
To be right and to be first.
Seen by others:
As articulate, funny, forceful; can be abrasive and competitive.
Sees self:
As ruthlessly honest; always ready to mock own absurdities.
Works best:
With intelligent people willing to have a go; with other experts in their field who need little day to day direction.
Works least well:
With people who like the traditional ways of doing things or who need to have everything spelt out and be shown what to do.
As team member:
Contributes best at initial stage of project; offers analytical insights, enthusiasm, energy.
Leads by:
Challenging conventional wisdon; believing that the impossible is within reach; persuading, bullying, cajoling; ignoring 'silly' bureaucratic rules; being generous with praise for good work; assuming they are merely first among equals. Needs support of others to cope with practical detail.
Ideal organisation:
Gives maximum independence with emphasis on novelty, creative experiment, frank discussion and the exchange of ideas.
Ideal boss:
Has similar background; trusts the ENTP's judgement; willing to have lively exchange of ideas on equal footing; gets resources needed and copes with the bureaucracy.
In relationships:
Offers fun, surprise and drama; knows he or she needs people, sensitive to being ignored, but also needs to guard the inner, private person; finds it hard to express vulnerability - may cover up with humour.
Makes mistakes:
When blunt speaking gets out of hand; when having to cope with routine.
Decides:
Quickly on the basis of future possibilities; may change his or her mind equally rapidly if a new idea catches the fancy, so may sometimes seem inconsistent.
Sees change:
As what life is all about; welcomes it may sometimes overlook the need for practical implementation.
Thinks:
Broadly and strategically; attracted to grand ideas and theoretical models.
Communicates:
By thinking out loud; discussion and debate are prime tools; confident, racy performer in public; may not be so good at listening - may interrupt unwisely.
Irritated by:
Stodginess, lack of rationality; people who use silence as a weapon; people who don't try.
Irritates by:
Wanting the last word; regarding tidiness as an over-rated virtue (this is completely not me - I am insanely tidy!); seeking the limelight too often; being late.
As a parent:
Contributes unpredictability and fun (I never feel as if I'm a fun parent - maybe that is the constraints of single parenthood, finances, time, etc); teaches children the importance of self-sufficiency and learning.
Relaxation:
Work is play and play is work; juggling the two is in itself enjoyable.
Under stress:
Steps up the workload; gets argumentative; succumbs to hypochondria; has tantrums; feels unloved and unlovable; withdraws from others; neglects self.
*Taken from Sixteen Personality Types - At Work in Organisations (Jenny Rogers)
I would really like to find out more detail about the relationships aspect of my personality type, particularly in terms of relationships in the standard sense, but also with regard to my parenting, and think this would be really useful to help me understand myself. After all, knowledge is power, so let the search for personal learning continue...
ENTP - Extroversion, iNtuition, Thinking, Perceiving
Energetic, brash, witty, original, ENTPs want to be where the action is, but on their terms. ENTPs may need to be aware of unintentionally bruising the feelings of others through their love of argument and of having the last word.
Overiding need:
To be right and to be first.
Seen by others:
As articulate, funny, forceful; can be abrasive and competitive.
Sees self:
As ruthlessly honest; always ready to mock own absurdities.
Works best:
With intelligent people willing to have a go; with other experts in their field who need little day to day direction.
Works least well:
With people who like the traditional ways of doing things or who need to have everything spelt out and be shown what to do.
As team member:
Contributes best at initial stage of project; offers analytical insights, enthusiasm, energy.
Leads by:
Challenging conventional wisdon; believing that the impossible is within reach; persuading, bullying, cajoling; ignoring 'silly' bureaucratic rules; being generous with praise for good work; assuming they are merely first among equals. Needs support of others to cope with practical detail.
Ideal organisation:
Gives maximum independence with emphasis on novelty, creative experiment, frank discussion and the exchange of ideas.
Ideal boss:
Has similar background; trusts the ENTP's judgement; willing to have lively exchange of ideas on equal footing; gets resources needed and copes with the bureaucracy.
In relationships:
Offers fun, surprise and drama; knows he or she needs people, sensitive to being ignored, but also needs to guard the inner, private person; finds it hard to express vulnerability - may cover up with humour.
Makes mistakes:
When blunt speaking gets out of hand; when having to cope with routine.
Decides:
Quickly on the basis of future possibilities; may change his or her mind equally rapidly if a new idea catches the fancy, so may sometimes seem inconsistent.
Sees change:
As what life is all about; welcomes it may sometimes overlook the need for practical implementation.
Thinks:
Broadly and strategically; attracted to grand ideas and theoretical models.
Communicates:
By thinking out loud; discussion and debate are prime tools; confident, racy performer in public; may not be so good at listening - may interrupt unwisely.
Irritated by:
Stodginess, lack of rationality; people who use silence as a weapon; people who don't try.
Irritates by:
Wanting the last word; regarding tidiness as an over-rated virtue (this is completely not me - I am insanely tidy!); seeking the limelight too often; being late.
As a parent:
Contributes unpredictability and fun (I never feel as if I'm a fun parent - maybe that is the constraints of single parenthood, finances, time, etc); teaches children the importance of self-sufficiency and learning.
Relaxation:
Work is play and play is work; juggling the two is in itself enjoyable.
Under stress:
Steps up the workload; gets argumentative; succumbs to hypochondria; has tantrums; feels unloved and unlovable; withdraws from others; neglects self.
*Taken from Sixteen Personality Types - At Work in Organisations (Jenny Rogers)
I would really like to find out more detail about the relationships aspect of my personality type, particularly in terms of relationships in the standard sense, but also with regard to my parenting, and think this would be really useful to help me understand myself. After all, knowledge is power, so let the search for personal learning continue...
The other side
I am sure you will be pleased to know I am out the other side of the recent funk, I think! Today has been a good day! Bridey has finally had her baby, after 4 days of labour and much yukky trauma, but baby is here now, Bridey is recovering and all is well - will hopefully get to see them both on Saturday!
I have had some difficulties at work recently - a completely unexpected, unpredictable and impossible to manage situation which has had a real impact on a key member of staff and will result in my recent addition being removed from the team shortly after starting. Despite this, I've felt really supported by my line management, and although there are still difficulties to face, namely the gap that will be left in an already small team, at least a decision has been reached and the current situation ended!
I am currently doing a team leader course, 5 days spread out over 4 months, and today we did a lot of work on personality types using the Myers Briggs Type Indicator, which I thoroughly enjoyed, was really enlightening and was a day much needed after the recent work events. I found it so interesting to see that my "type" is pretty much 100% accurate, and what was most interesting is that although I struggled to categorise myself in a couple of areas (Sensing v iNtuition, and Thinking v Feeling if you're interested), what came out of the afternoon was that I'm a definite Thinker as oppose to Feeler, and even more interesting is that other people in the group said it was very clear to them that I was a Thinker. I really think I know myself well so am always pleased to discover additional facets to my personality, or to view myself in a different way. Food for thought (yes, ironic considering) indeed!
This piece of information has also made me spend some time reflecting on my personal situation in recent years, and helps to explain to me how I have struggled so much to make sense of the situation. Although it hasn't helped me to rationalise the events, or more importantly my emotions and reactions to these, I guess it has given me a little peace that it is in my nature to have that need to rationalise, and I need to examine how I find the way forward with this knowledge. Particularly as I'm aware that emotions are feelings not thoughts, and that rationalising emotions isn't always possible - though it would appear to be what I need to do. I don't know but it's been a reflective and interesting day!
I have had some difficulties at work recently - a completely unexpected, unpredictable and impossible to manage situation which has had a real impact on a key member of staff and will result in my recent addition being removed from the team shortly after starting. Despite this, I've felt really supported by my line management, and although there are still difficulties to face, namely the gap that will be left in an already small team, at least a decision has been reached and the current situation ended!
I am currently doing a team leader course, 5 days spread out over 4 months, and today we did a lot of work on personality types using the Myers Briggs Type Indicator, which I thoroughly enjoyed, was really enlightening and was a day much needed after the recent work events. I found it so interesting to see that my "type" is pretty much 100% accurate, and what was most interesting is that although I struggled to categorise myself in a couple of areas (Sensing v iNtuition, and Thinking v Feeling if you're interested), what came out of the afternoon was that I'm a definite Thinker as oppose to Feeler, and even more interesting is that other people in the group said it was very clear to them that I was a Thinker. I really think I know myself well so am always pleased to discover additional facets to my personality, or to view myself in a different way. Food for thought (yes, ironic considering) indeed!
This piece of information has also made me spend some time reflecting on my personal situation in recent years, and helps to explain to me how I have struggled so much to make sense of the situation. Although it hasn't helped me to rationalise the events, or more importantly my emotions and reactions to these, I guess it has given me a little peace that it is in my nature to have that need to rationalise, and I need to examine how I find the way forward with this knowledge. Particularly as I'm aware that emotions are feelings not thoughts, and that rationalising emotions isn't always possible - though it would appear to be what I need to do. I don't know but it's been a reflective and interesting day!
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Monday, November 02, 2009
Angry
I fucking hate banks, wanker fathers and fucking money!! I am so fucking sick of never catching up!!!
Sunday, November 01, 2009
Impatient
I am so impatient for Bridey to have her baby - don't know why! I'm certainly not broody and can't see me ever having another child, in any way, shape or form, but I'm really looking forward to her little one arriving. It's probably the ability to go over and ooh and aah and cuddle and then bugger off - perfect parenting :-)
She's been in labour since yesterday, and went to the hospital today for a check, but is not having strong enough contractions so has gone home again, and will hopefully need to go back again tonight and the deed will be done by the end of tomorrow! Her son, who is 8, has been here since yesterday evening, planned anyway so that he could come trick or treating with us and then sleep over. The plan was that he would go home today and Bridey would cook a lovely Sunday dinner for us all, however, that's all changed and he is still here! Fortunately he doesn't have school tomorrow (they live bout 17 miles from us) - much to X's disgust as she has to go! - and I can wriggle work if need be, so fingers crossed there is a new arrival this evening!!
She's been in labour since yesterday, and went to the hospital today for a check, but is not having strong enough contractions so has gone home again, and will hopefully need to go back again tonight and the deed will be done by the end of tomorrow! Her son, who is 8, has been here since yesterday evening, planned anyway so that he could come trick or treating with us and then sleep over. The plan was that he would go home today and Bridey would cook a lovely Sunday dinner for us all, however, that's all changed and he is still here! Fortunately he doesn't have school tomorrow (they live bout 17 miles from us) - much to X's disgust as she has to go! - and I can wriggle work if need be, so fingers crossed there is a new arrival this evening!!
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