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Just Jen
Thursday, March 21, 2002 Meyers Brigg Revisited
Well, I've done some more reading on who I am in the world of Meyers Brigg and it's kind of scary accurate, these are just excerpts from other analyses, but for those who know me, can you see me in them?
analysis 1 Provider Guardians [ESFJs] take it upon themselves to arrange for the health and welfare of those in their care, but they are also the most sociable of all the Guardians, and thus are the great nurturers of established institutions such as schools, businesses, churches, social clubs, and civic groups. Wherever they go, Providers take up the role of social contributor, happily giving their time and energy to make sure that the needs of others are met, that traditions are supported and developed, and that social functions are a success.
analysis 2 Guardians of birthdays, holidays and celebrations, ESFJs are generous entertainers. They enjoy and joyfully observe traditions and are liberal in giving, especially where custom prescribes.
Strong, contradictory forces consume the ESFJ. Their sense of right and wrong wrestles with an overwhelming rescuing, 'mothering' drive. This sometimes results in swift, immediate action taken upon a transgressor, followed by stern reprimand; ultimately, however, the prodigal is wrested from the gallows of their folly, just as the noose tightens and all hope is lost, by the very executioner!
An ESFJ at odds with self is a remarkable sight. When a decision must be made, especially one involving the risk of conflict (abhorrent to ESFJs), there ensues an in-house wrestling match between the aforementioned black-and-white Values and the Nemesis of Discord. The contender pits self against self, once firmly deciding with the Right, then switching to Prudence to forestall hostilities, countered by unswerving Values, ad exhaustium, winner take all.
Wednesday, March 20, 2002
Well my dear friends, it is Wednesday. The first day of spring, a week to Passover and even less to Holy Week. I wish you all time to pray, time to reflect, and perhaps, most importantly, time to celebrate the blessings in your lives. Rejoice in your redemption folks, be it from the bonds of winter, the slavery of Egypt or the chains of sin (depending on your religious persuasion.) A very happy holiday to all.
1:45 PM
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The Big MBTI
This is me, at least as far as Myers Briggs is concerned. I see some truth.
ESFJ The ESFJ takes his/her energy from the outer world of actions and spoken words. He/she prefers dealing with facts, and making decisions on the basis of personal values. He/she likes dealing with people, and organises life on a personal basis. He/she is a very warm person, seeking to maintain harmonious relationships with colleagues and friends, who are a very important part of his/her life. He/she can find conflict and criticism very difficult to handle. He/she has a strong sense of duty and loyalty, and is driven by a need to belong and be of service to people.
1:03 PM
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Monday, March 18, 2002 March Madness
Every year, I pit my skill against my brothers and high school friends. As sport fans, they have spent the season watching basketball games, running stats, talking about Boozer while I have spent zero time or thought on such matters. They have prepped for the tournament challenge by watching Sports Center, reading Sports Illustrated, and keeping an eye on ESPN.com. I again have been remiss. Every year, never fail, I lead the pool at some point in the challenge. This year, I am poised to win. I rock.
I was out of the office last week, my catch all excuse of late for being remiss. There are so many topics to broach, but I think by the far the most important one is Saturday night.
We went out, got back early, I had worked all day and was exhausted so this was more than fine with me. Everyone else called it a night, but Kristin and I continued talking well into Sunday morning. Usually if we stay up this late, Kristin just crashes at our place, but this evening she wanted to go home because an early start was needed the next morning. Pause One. It crossed my mind that I should lend her my cell in case anything happened, but I pushed the thought aside before thinking much about it. Would it have made a difference if I had leant it to her. Does the universe poise on such a fleeting thought.
I asked Kristin if she wanted me to walk her to her truck, but she was cool making the journey on her own and we hugged good bye. Kristin walked down the the community street to G and made a right going to where she had first parked it that evening, she realized after a bit that we had moved it, and went back the way she came to her truck. Pause two. How would life be different if I had walked her to her truck? She would have found it faster, would we have lingered longer on saying goodbye? What seconds difference would this have made?
Kristin started driving home. On Braddock Road, there was another car ahead of her, a Jeep Cherokee going the speed limit. Kristin decides it's late, she's tired, it's easier just to let this car set the pace, than pass it. Pause Three. What if Kristin had been less patient, more anxious to get home? What if she had passed this car?
A lot of what if's. Ones we never really pause to consider. Ones our whole lives hinge on. All these what ifs are connected. Because if Kristin had driven faster or slower, had stayed longer or left earlier, remembered quicker where her truck was parked - perhaps she wouldn't be today who she is.
Early Sunday morning, on the feast of St. Patrick, Kristin followed a Jeep Cherokee on Braddock Road. A red Honda Civic coming in the other direction way too fast clipped the curb and beelined into on-coming traffic hitting the Jeep Cherokee hard. Kristin slammed her breaks, stopping in time. Getting out of her truck, she noticed the other two cars were on fire. With the help of an off-duty police office who stopped shortly after she exited her car, they tried to pull the two young girls from the Jeep, one was unconscious, the other in and out of coherence. The driver of the Civic was dead on impact.
If you have a moment, please pray for all those involved. The passengers in the two cars. The emergency workers, police, fire fighters and EMTs who responded so quickly. The families of those affected. One of the girls, according to the Post, remains in critical condition still, not having regained conscioussness. The other is scathed but stable. I am so thankful Kristin is still here with us. My head and heart not able to process what that loss would be. Life is fleeting folks and precious. Take pause of it.
10:45 AM
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