Couple of Interesting Days
Just like you Neil, I have had an interesting week, though nowhere near you're fun stuff. *smile*
Yesterday, Isaac and I went to my host family's mother's house. Mutsume, the 8yr-old, and Chihiro, the 6yr-old, were joined by their friend Maya, a 7yr-old. We all played a bit, but since this was the Doll's Festival (pretty much a female children's day), we made rice patties and painted them green, red, yellow, and of course, pink. The shapes ranged from an old purse, a car, flower, fish, and peah carved from a wooden block. The adults packed rice powder (mixed with water so it was doughy) into the shapes and then knocked (or in my case, peeled) them out of the blocks. Mu-chan loved the painting and did a lot of them while Chi-chan and Maya-chan put up the dolls. First, there was the staircase platform. Then a red carpet was placed upon it, and the dolls were put into place according to tradtion. I don't know what they are for exactly, but there were about 15 dolls and other things. This took about one hour to assemble. Then, after we ate lunch, Isaac and I played with the girls, who discovered a new game, "Hit the Scary Man in the Face with the Ball" game. Needless to say, Isaac didn't enjoy the experience like the girls did. *super grin* After that we all trooped to the Kojima's house, my host family. We had a great dinner and played Jenga and other games with the girls (only Mu-chan and Chi-chan, Maya-chan's mother took her home) and set up another doll platform.
I got my grades from the university and even though I didn't like them, they were okay. I got a C in Japanese Culture from Media (only because my project was late and my partner didn't do any work) and I got a C in Japanese (I sota failed half of the tests, the ones on dialouge where they erased half of it and told us to write the rest in). But I got an A+ in one subject, and As and Bs in the others. Not too bad, but I need to work harder next semester. Which starts in April.
I've been playing D & D lately. For those that know me, my chosing to be a Healer doesn't come as any surprise. As much as I groaned about it when the game reset my archer, I'm really wanting to play some Maple Story right now. Sims 2 on GBA SP isn't working out as well as I hoped it would. Maybe if I had it on the computer...but I don't need the distraction.
Met with Jon today, went out to eat after he had an interview. Hope he did well on it. Had a great time as usual, nothing really new there. Going to miss him when we leave in July but that is a long time off and we'll try to visit.
Still haven't done any writing lately, it's been hard getting the lab to myself (or at least chatting Chinese and Game sound free). I really need to start writing again and I think that the problem is only going to get worse once the newbies arrive in the middle of March. I really need a computer. I should be working on my Statement of Purpose too but it's a little hard when the people around you are shouting to each other and playing video games along with online Yahoo! downloaded games. With no headphones. Should I just but another set and loan them out to people? I know that they have headphones, why don't they use them?!
I've been trying to be online lately but between visits, going out with friends, D & D, and some other stuff, my chances to get on have been slim to none.
Oh, yeah...I forgot. Remember how I said that my parents were moving? Well, they still are but I have some *special* books and other things in my room that I wanted my friends to move before my parents did. Neither one of my friends have contacted me, so I bit the bullet and told my mom where and what they were. She laughed. And said that she felt a bit hurt that I hadn't told her already. I'm sorry, when should I feel comfortable telling mom about things like that? Who is she and what has she done with my mother?
That's about it for now, I don't feel like doing spell check so it sucks for you folks. Ta! ~Jen~
(and here's a test result that, in my own thoughts, does describe me).
the Helper
Test finished!
you chose CX - your Enneagram type is TWO.
"I must help others"
Helpers are warm, concerned, nurturing, and sensitive to other people's needs.
How to Get Along with Me
What I Like About Being a Two
What's Hard About Being a Two
Twos as Children Often
Twos as Parents
Renee Baron & Elizabeth Wagele
The Enneagram Made Easy
Discover the 9 Types of People
HarperSanFrancisco, 1994, 161 pages
You liked the test? so please RATE it :-)
You are not completely happy with the result?!
You chose CX
Would you rather have chosen:
AX (SEVEN)
BX (NINE)
CY (SIX)
CZ (ONE)
My test tracked 2 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender:
You scored higher than 0% on ABC
You scored higher than 31% on XYZ
Link: The Quick and Painless ENNEAGRAM Test written by felk on Ok Cupid, home of the 32-Type Dating Test
(and the last one for the night)
Your Birthdate: February 6
You tend to be a the rock in relationships - people depend on you.
Thoughtful and caring, you often put others needs first.
You aren't content to help those you know... you want to give to the world.
An idealist, you strive for positive change and dream about how much better things could be.
Your strength: Your intuition
Your weakness: You put yourself last
Your power color: Rose
Your power symbol: Cloud
Your power month: June
What Does Your Birth Date Mean?
Yesterday, Isaac and I went to my host family's mother's house. Mutsume, the 8yr-old, and Chihiro, the 6yr-old, were joined by their friend Maya, a 7yr-old. We all played a bit, but since this was the Doll's Festival (pretty much a female children's day), we made rice patties and painted them green, red, yellow, and of course, pink. The shapes ranged from an old purse, a car, flower, fish, and peah carved from a wooden block. The adults packed rice powder (mixed with water so it was doughy) into the shapes and then knocked (or in my case, peeled) them out of the blocks. Mu-chan loved the painting and did a lot of them while Chi-chan and Maya-chan put up the dolls. First, there was the staircase platform. Then a red carpet was placed upon it, and the dolls were put into place according to tradtion. I don't know what they are for exactly, but there were about 15 dolls and other things. This took about one hour to assemble. Then, after we ate lunch, Isaac and I played with the girls, who discovered a new game, "Hit the Scary Man in the Face with the Ball" game. Needless to say, Isaac didn't enjoy the experience like the girls did. *super grin* After that we all trooped to the Kojima's house, my host family. We had a great dinner and played Jenga and other games with the girls (only Mu-chan and Chi-chan, Maya-chan's mother took her home) and set up another doll platform.
I got my grades from the university and even though I didn't like them, they were okay. I got a C in Japanese Culture from Media (only because my project was late and my partner didn't do any work) and I got a C in Japanese (I sota failed half of the tests, the ones on dialouge where they erased half of it and told us to write the rest in). But I got an A+ in one subject, and As and Bs in the others. Not too bad, but I need to work harder next semester. Which starts in April.
I've been playing D & D lately. For those that know me, my chosing to be a Healer doesn't come as any surprise. As much as I groaned about it when the game reset my archer, I'm really wanting to play some Maple Story right now. Sims 2 on GBA SP isn't working out as well as I hoped it would. Maybe if I had it on the computer...but I don't need the distraction.
Met with Jon today, went out to eat after he had an interview. Hope he did well on it. Had a great time as usual, nothing really new there. Going to miss him when we leave in July but that is a long time off and we'll try to visit.
Still haven't done any writing lately, it's been hard getting the lab to myself (or at least chatting Chinese and Game sound free). I really need to start writing again and I think that the problem is only going to get worse once the newbies arrive in the middle of March. I really need a computer. I should be working on my Statement of Purpose too but it's a little hard when the people around you are shouting to each other and playing video games along with online Yahoo! downloaded games. With no headphones. Should I just but another set and loan them out to people? I know that they have headphones, why don't they use them?!
I've been trying to be online lately but between visits, going out with friends, D & D, and some other stuff, my chances to get on have been slim to none.
Oh, yeah...I forgot. Remember how I said that my parents were moving? Well, they still are but I have some *special* books and other things in my room that I wanted my friends to move before my parents did. Neither one of my friends have contacted me, so I bit the bullet and told my mom where and what they were. She laughed. And said that she felt a bit hurt that I hadn't told her already. I'm sorry, when should I feel comfortable telling mom about things like that? Who is she and what has she done with my mother?
That's about it for now, I don't feel like doing spell check so it sucks for you folks. Ta! ~Jen~
(and here's a test result that, in my own thoughts, does describe me).
the Helper
Test finished!
you chose CX - your Enneagram type is TWO.
"I must help others"
Helpers are warm, concerned, nurturing, and sensitive to other people's needs.
How to Get Along with Me
- Tell me that you appreciate me. Be specific.
- Share fun times with me.
- Take an interest in my problems, though I will probably try to focus on yours.
- Let me know that I am important and special to you.
- Be gentle if you decide to criticize me.
- Reassure me that I am intersting to you.
- Reassure me often that you love me.
- Tell me I'm attractive and that you're glad to be seen with me.
In Intimate Relationships
What I Like About Being a Two
- being able to relate easily to people and to make friends
- knowing what people need and being able to make their lives better
- being generous, caring, and warm
- being sensitive to and perceptive about others' feelings
- being enthusiastic and fun-loving, and having a good sense of humor
What's Hard About Being a Two
- not being able to say no
- having low self-esteem
- feeling drained from overdoing for others
- not doing things I really like to do for myself for fear of being selfish
- criticizing myself for not feeling as loving as I think I should
- being upset that others don't tune in to me as much as I tume in to them
- working so hard to be tactful and considerate that I suppress my real feelings
Twos as Children Often
- are very sensitive to disapproval and criticism
- try hard to please their parents by being helpful and understanding
- are outwardly compliant
- are popular or try to be popular with other children
- act coy, precocious, or dramatic in order to get attention
- are clowns and jokers (the more extroverted Twos), or quiet and shy (the more introverted Twos)
Twos as Parents
- are good listeners, love their children unconditionally, and are warm and encouraging (or suffer guilt if they aren't)
- are often playful with their children
- wonder: "Am I doing it right?" "Am I giving enough?" "Have I caused irreparable damage?"
- can become fiercely protective
Renee Baron & Elizabeth Wagele
The Enneagram Made Easy
Discover the 9 Types of People
HarperSanFrancisco, 1994, 161 pages
You liked the test? so please RATE it :-)
You are not completely happy with the result?!
You chose CX
Would you rather have chosen:
My test tracked 2 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender:
You scored higher than 0% on ABC
You scored higher than 31% on XYZ
Link: The Quick and Painless ENNEAGRAM Test written by felk on Ok Cupid, home of the 32-Type Dating Test
(and the last one for the night)
Your Birthdate: February 6
You tend to be a the rock in relationships - people depend on you.
Thoughtful and caring, you often put others needs first.
You aren't content to help those you know... you want to give to the world.
An idealist, you strive for positive change and dream about how much better things could be.
Your strength: Your intuition
Your weakness: You put yourself last
Your power color: Rose
Your power symbol: Cloud
Your power month: June
What Does Your Birth Date Mean?