that 24 things meme +

I kept on seeing this meme everywhere, and I thought, this is too troublesome. Anyway, nobody tagged me to do it. But then I enjoyed reading everyone's, and thought, I should try it after all lah.

24 weird facts/things/habits about elaine.

1. I cannot stand it when the floor towels are in a mess heap. They should be neatly laid, all the time, even after you step on them to wipe your feet.
2. Ditto about the sink, the surrounding area must be dry, never mind the looming decomposing dish-heap within it.
3. I like to read cheem things like classics and business/history/art/non-fiction/non-bestsellers, but also alongside the seemingly unintelligent chick-lit and magazines, which as long as they are actually also secretly intelligent, I secretly enjoy more than the academic stuff.
4. I like laptop keyboards more than desktops', and I like laptop mice more than the external kind.
   
5. Otherwise I actually need wrist-rests when using a desktop keyboard and mouse.
   
6. I sleep with five pillows, and no bolsters.
7. I make silly mistakes with other men after I have been dumped. Twice.
   
8. I used to like this girl in school, who has since turned into a boy. Actually I think so have the other girls, somewhat.
9. I was not artistic till my later years, it is not true that art must be developed only as a child.
10. When I used to stay with my parents a lot more, I would go into my roomwhen I reached home, to rest and hide for a long time, before coming out to make the conversation for the day. Not all women will start talking immediately from living room to kitchen upon reaching home, as some believe. I am a Martian cave-girl.
11. I only started to enjoy Archie comics when I grew up, like in my teens. I still do, just that I have stopped buying them in recent adult years.
    
12. I talk loudly, and so do my parents, in fact we could have conversations with doors and storeys in between us.
    
13. This week, on separate occasions, both Calvin's mom and my mom have asked us individually for the first time, when we are getting married. It actually sounds better coming from them than from well-meaning but over-enthusiastic friends.
    
14. I already have a flat, in mine and my parents' names. I think the fact that I am so used to staying alone, and the fact also that I actually stay alone even, is weird to others.
    
15. I have never had a pager. This is weird for many people my age.
16. I only started IRC and the like, somewhere in 2000! I was already in uni.
    
17. My mental sums suck but I teach maths to secondary school students rather well. I have been doing so since 1997.
18. My specs have a degree only for my left-eye, and the other is perfect. My left eye is both long-sighted and astigmatic.
    
19. I don't watch tv unless I am sick, depressed, or unwell, and need to do something unintelligent. And if I do I don't watch anything Chinese or Korean etc., I cannot take it.
    
20. I have developed this habit since I moved to this flat, of only opening the letter box once a week or so, because the box is located away from my stairs, in another wing of the block. Anyway, I don't like to read mail - what is the point unless I have money to pay them bills?
21. I only pay bills when I have both money and time, not when they are due, because that is simply not possible.
    
22. I no longer wear a watch, haven't been for years. I will get paint on it anyway.
    
23. I have not had a stupid POSB account for almost ten years, and I will not even try.
24. There are years in my life that went by without me remembering anything much. They disappeared and I can no longer recall them. They were perhaps around 1999, somewhere. I now see it as the onslaught of depression, only I didn't know it then, till I hit me full-blown in around 2000-2001. I think.
    
25. I have no brothers and sisters, and I am very glad I don't have to share my parents' love.
26. (Oh, I am done! with the 24 things. I could actually go on, that is how mad and inane I am):
27. I had mood swings even as a kid: There was one day I avoided my friends who usually came over to my house to play together. I was about five or six years old. I would lock them out, and ignore them as they knocked on my door asking me to let them in. I went into a daze, and simply pretended they weren't there.
28. I have a weird scar on my left hand, resultant from scraping a corner of a wall in JC, whilst I was running around from point A to B. Yes, kids run, yes, I grew up late.
29. I hate learning anything hands-on through formal lessons. I learnt the keyboard and guitar through watching, emulating and playing with other people. I quit playing the organ through my organ teacher when I was eleven (I started when I was about four or five), citing stress as the reason.
30. I hate relatives, and all manner of extended family gatherings.
31. My ah-ma is probably Peranakan, she wears a sarong kebaya and used to make nonya kueh, and they all speak Penang-Hokkien and Malay on that side of the family, even though we are actually Teochew.
32. I don't have a driving license. The only time I took my basic theory exam, I failed. Needless to say, I hardly studied, and those years were the ones they reduced the percentile of people actually passing. It was 2001. Hah.
33. My psycho-motor skills are terrible. But my peripheral vision is excellent. Should I still learn to drive when I finally have the money to?
34. I hate small cars, especially the Malaysian Kancil, the Nissan March, the Subaru Viki. They should all disintegrate and cease to exist, with their drivers and their stuffed toys too.
35. I don't eat artificially coloured or (when I can) flavoured food because of my eczema, and I don't eat dairy because of my gastric problem.
36. I like potatoes.
    
37. I like beer.
    
38. My personal casette tape collection from the early 1990s includes: the Pretty Woman soundtrack, Roxette, and Def Leppard.
39. I meow at cats when I am passing, something which H used to scold me about, saying that if I kept meowing at them they will follow me after all, which by then I will proceed to shoo them away, so what is the point? Now I just meow at Slinky the cat downstairs.
40. I still talk about my dog as if she still exists. Dog has been gone almost ten years. I have known her since 1993. She is a brown mongrel. I like mongrels.
    
41. I was only photogenic when I was about sixteen to nineteen years of age. Okay, perhaps actually for a smaller margin of years.
    
42. I used to write my poetry on scrap paper and envelopes, before the days of blogs and the proliferation of typewritten handwriting. I still have them.

Okay, now I am really done. 24 turned 42 meme. Hope this was entertaining for you too.

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worldsuponwords by avalon at 6:50 PM    [ 2 comment | ]

Foursquare in a blog post

I tried to hop on the Foursquare bandwagon but found it rather troublesome. So I will here report where I usually go and so not have to 'check in' on this application.

Love Kuching Foster Home (@ 305 Ubi Ave 1)
The entire list of Ubi coffeeshops
Kampung Ubi Shop and Save
Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre
Parkway Parade

There! Foursquare in a blog post!

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worldsuponwords by avalon at 2:50 PM    [ 0 comment | ]

Things I Dread (Nowadays) and Avoid

The phone ringing
Unknown persons knocking on door
Having to clear the kitchen rubbish bin
Having to shower and get dressed
Numbers-related work like accounting
Logging on to Facebook

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worldsuponwords by avalon at 1:33 AM    [ 0 comment | ]

firsts, lasts, have you evers

first...

thought when waking up today: 'the candle Mom lit in my room last night is still burning'

thing you ate today: coffee-flavoured bread

thing you did today: blow out the candle, turn on the computer, log in WoW

car accident you were involved in: a bus backed into our parked car when I was all alone in it as a kid. I didn't think of pressing the horn at the time...

guy/girl you had a crush on: Christopher/Phyllis

CD you bought: I can remember my first cassette tape, probably the soundtrack of the movie 'Pretty Woman' or a Roxette album

pet you had: Pomeranian doggie called Rocky

dream profession as a kid: lawyer

best friend: Sijian

award you received: Best in English - Primary 1 level, won a $100 book voucher from MPH

sport you played: badminton



last...

person you talked to: Slinky

person you hugged: Slinky!

person you said i love you to: someone I love

thing you ate: cookies

thing you drank: red date tea

thing you said: 'Slinky you are sitting on my chair'

thing you did: read Cassandra's blog where I found this survey...

time you lied: can't remember

time you cried: last night

time you showered: this afternoon

time you got sick: now

time you broke a bone: never

time you got drunk: drunk or high? two different states of being altogether...

song you sang: 'For the cause of Christ, I will lay down my life'

song you listened to: Stellar Digital Music Podcast #23 by Yukun

thing you typed: this



have you ever...

seen a shooting star: yes; Serangoon Gardens 1991, Pulau Ubin 1996

met anyone famous (if so who): not that I bother

prank called someone: yes, as a kid I would dial random numbers from my nanny's house and talk to whoever picked up...

cried for attention: when I was eleven years old and I wanted attention from the cousins I was staying with

had alcohol poisoning: no

wrecked a car: no

threw a fit in public: quarrel, yes

wanted to kill someone: yes

been in the newspaper: yes, Today

cried over nothing: yes

had a crush on a teacher: not MY teachers, but people in the teaching profession...

wished death on someone: yes, TPS

been called a tease: yes

like more than one person at once: how is that possible...

imitated someone: yes, Prabakher from Shantaram

wrote a song for somebody: yes

been to a concert: yes, Air Supply, when I was a kid

snuck out of your house: yes, when I was living in Toa Payoh in the early 80s

cut class: yes

been scared so much you pissed your pants: no

loved someone so much it hurt: yes

faked being dead: yes, out of childhood boredom

failed a class: yes

spoken fluently in another language: what does fluently mean... confidently? or just very well?

gotten lost at the mall: yes

kissed someone of the same sex: what kind of kiss?

gotten a detention: no such thing in the schools I went to

missed the bus: yes

fallen down the stairs: yes, Midlink Plaza. My phone broke into pieces, I ricocheted down the steps, and the guys who saw me completely ignored me...

been in a sped class: like GEP? But I didn't even pass my first streaming exam in 1988...

had a bad hangover: the worst one was when I had red wine with my parents, three bottles between us...

gotten grounded: no

lied about your age: no

got hit by a car: no

not done your H.W. then copied it off someone right before class: yes

shopped online: yes

given money to a homeless person: how do you know they were homeless? I remember giving away a sandwich to two Cambodian border kids in Aranpathet, Thailand...

been on a sports team: only recreational - netball for Citi Olympics!

been so bored you did a survey like this one: yes...

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worldsuponwords by avalon at 6:49 PM    [ 0 comment | ]

Enneagram Test

Not very sure what school of thought this personality test is based on, but hey, quizzes are fun!

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worldsuponwords by avalon at 10:33 PM    [ 0 comment | ]

via Daphne

1. List seven habits/quirks/facts about yourself.
2. Tag seven people to do the same.
3. Do not tag the person who tagged you or say that you tag whoever wants to do it.

1. I buy flowery-printed toilet paper for my flat.
2. I have about 7 pillows on my bed.
3. Now that I am on leave I play WoW everyday. This is me.
4. I stayed off alcohol for about 6-7 weeks till I had a glass of single malt 2 nights ago. Before that I was a beer a night.
   
5. I hate crowds, slightly agoraphobic, and moderately claustrophobic. Crowded trains make my heart beat hard and fast and I panic for no reason.
   
6. I hardly eat lunch nowadays.
7. I have been on a chocolate binge since C's mother brought home Galaxy chocs from London. Cannot do without Chocolate.

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worldsuponwords by avalon at 6:35 PM    [ 0 comment | ]

8 random facts about me (that you don't already know)

via my topography, even though I wasn't tagged!

1. My primary daily mode of transport is by cab. I only take the bus when I am early, or not tired, or when I leave work early. Hardly ever the case.
2. I like to keep things to myself. Though it is not healthy, it is often that I am busy or they are.
3. My main musical pleasures lately are Stellar, music from anime, and the song from Be With You.
4. My favourite anime is officially Naruto! It is the only anime that can make me laugh and cry and make me think about the importance of the values of community, leadership and friendship.
   
5. I haven't cleaned my house in a long time. Because I have no time. The floor is sandy and the toilet is dirty.
6. Uniforms, or beachwear, do it for some ladies. I like my men in suits and corporate attire. Give me men in tailored suits, silk ties, french-collared, embroidered shirts with cufflinks any day.
   
7. I shop like a boy sometimes - in, pick, try, buy, out - especially since I have very little time to shop, and I don't like being in town on weekends.
   
8. I need a calculator to do simple math likes 24+7, 4X17 etc.

Okay, now you.

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worldsuponwords by avalon at 12:58 AM    [ 0 comment | ]

Twenty Questions: How Do I Know If I'm A Workaholic?

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Via Tym.

1. Do you get more excited about your work than about family or anything else?
2. Are there times when you can charge through your work and other times when you can't?
3. Do you take work with you to bed? On weekends? On vacation?
4. Is work the activity you like to do best and talk about most?
5. Do you work more than 40 hours a week?
6. Do you turn your hobbies into money-making ventures?
7. Do you take complete responsibility for the outcome of your work efforts?
8. Have your family or friends given up expecting you on time?
9. Do you take on extra work because you are concerned that it won't otherwise get done?
10. Do you underestimate how long a project will take and then rush to complete it?
11. Do you believe that it is okay to work long hours if you love what you are doing?
12. Do you get impatient with people who have other priorities besides work?
13. Are you afraid that if you don't work hard you will lose your job or be a failure?
14. Is the future a constant worry for you even when things are going very well?
15. Do you do things energetically and competitively including play?
16. Do you get irritated when people ask you to stop doing your work in order to do something else?
17. Have your long hours hurt your family or other relationships?
18. Do you think about your work while driving, falling asleep or when others are talking?
19. Do you work or read during meals?
20. Do you believe that more money will solve the other problems in your life?

If you answer "yes" to three or more of these questions you may be a workaholic. Relax. You are not alone.

Many have found recovery through the tools of this fellowship.

Update:

Here are my answers:

1. Do you get more excited about your work than about family or anything else? No. I don't have very much else.
2. Are there times when you can charge through your work and other times when you can't? Yes. It is called exhaustion.
3. Do you take work with you to bed? On weekends? On vacation? Yes.
4. Is work the activity you like to do best and talk about most? No. I don't really like to talk that much nowadays.
5. Do you work more than 40 hours a week? Yes. (Who doesn't?! Stupid question).
6. Do you turn your hobbies into money-making ventures? No. I don't have very many hobbies.
7. Do you take complete responsibility for the outcome of your work efforts? Yes.
8. Have your family or friends given up expecting you on time? No. I don't meet them very much.
9. Do you take on extra work because you are concerned that it won't otherwise get done? Yes.
10. Do you underestimate how long a project will take and then rush to complete it? No.
11. Do you believe that it is okay to work long hours if you love what you are doing? Yes. Absolutely.
12. Do you get impatient with people who have other priorities besides work? Yes.
13. Are you afraid that if you don't work hard you will lose your job or be a failure? Yes.
14. Is the future a constant worry for you even when things are going very well? No.
15. Do you do things energetically and competitively including play? No.
16. Do you get irritated when people ask you to stop doing your work in order to do something else? No.
17. Have your long hours hurt your family or other relationships? No. Erm, not really.
18. Do you think about your work while driving, falling asleep or when others are talking? Yes.
19. Do you work or read during meals? Yes.
20. Do you believe that more money will solve the other problems in your life? Yes.

Score: 11/20

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worldsuponwords by avalon at 9:03 PM    [ 0 comment | ]

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1. Where is your cell phone? here
2. Describe your boyfriend/girlfriend? boy
3. Your hair? wet
4. Your mother? best
5. Your father? Daddy
6. Your favourite item? nothing
7. Your dream last night? late
8. Your favourite drink? alcoholic
9. Your dream car? beng
10. The room you are in? pink
11. Your ex? nice
12. Your fear? misdirection
13. What do you want to be in 10 years? accomplished
14. Who did you hang out with last night? slinky
15. What you're not? boy
19. The last thing you did? shower
20. What are you wearing? nothing
22. Your favourite book? many
23. The last thing you ate? cake
24. Your life? changing
25. Your mood? moo
26. Your friends? many.
27. What are you thinking about right now? scar
28. Your car? none
29. What are you doing at the moment? this
30. Your summer? wet
31. Your relationship status? steady
32. What is on your TV? nothing
33. When is the last time you laughed? unsure
34. Last time you cried? tonight
35. School? none

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worldsuponwords by avalon at 10:42 PM    [ 0 comment | ]

my myers brigg's profile

I am an ENFJ. Amazingly, this profile of mine has not really changed in the last ten years or so, and no matter how many times I have done this quiz, this profile keeps coming up to be true. I have picked out the truer bits:



Type of profession: Teachers, consultants, psychiatrists, social workers, counselors, clergy, sales representative, human resources, managers, events coordinators, politicians, diplomats, actors, designers, homemakers, musicians, writers. They have a gift of encouraging others to actualize themselves, and provide excellent leadership.

ENFJs are lively and enthusiastic facilitators who apply warmth and vision to helping people and meeting their needs. They are aware of people's aspirations and develop plans of action to make those aspirations into reality.

They like organization and closure.

They are upset by conflict or disharmony.

As young adults, ENFJs set goals early on, both in the personal and professional realms. Often the goals they set have to do with making society a better place for people. Many ENFJs take their religious and community values seriously and want others to do the same.

ENFJs also like some independent learning and projects.

And they like their work to be settled and orderly, but not so much so that it is dull, quiet, unchanging, or unchallenging.

ENFJs prefer occupations that reflect their ideals and that promote harmonious relationships with others. They tend to be attracted to occupations with a service orientation. They generally follow policies and procedures as long as those procedures are compatible with people's needs. They prefer things to be organized and decided rather than haphazard.

They particularly enjoy reading novels and seeing movies in order to see how the characters play out the life issues and questions presented in the story; it gives them an opportunity to see how others live and get along. They enjoy discussing their reading and may join book groups in order to do that. They like going to movies and plays with others and like to comment on the plot characterization.

When commitments are broken, ENFJs become upset because they see the breakup as a personal reflection on them and because they have idealized the relationship.

They are willing to discuss the ending of a relationship with only a few others because they feel a sense of blame and shame for the relationship not working out.

The ENFJ is so even-tempered that he or she can be victimized by a mate who might have become more and more demanding.

ENFJ's are outstanding leaders of groups, both task groups and growth groups. They have the charming characteristic of seeming to take for granted that they will be followed, never doubting that people will want to do what they suggest. And, more often than not, people do, because this type has unusual charisma. ENFJ's place a high value on cooperation from others and are most willing to cooperate themselves.

ENFJ's take communication for granted and believe that they are understood and that their communications are accepted.

When ENFJ's find that their position or beliefs were not comprehended or accepted, they are surprised, puzzled, and sometimes hurt. Fortunately, this does not happen with high frequency, as ENFJ's have a remarkable fluency with language, especially in speech; they are particularly adept when communicating face-to-face as opposed to communicating in writing. They are influential, therefore, in groups, having no hesitation about speaking out, no matter how large or small the group may be.

ENFJ's have an unusual ability to relate to others with empathy, taking into themselves the characteristics, emotions, and beliefs of others.

This longing for the perfect carries over into the careers of ENFJ's, who experience some degree of restlessness whatever their jobs.

Their ability to be comfortable either leading or following makes them easy to have around, whatever the situation.

Areas that would not permit utilization of the interactional talents of ENFJ's for example, accounting, should be avoided; otherwise, almost any people-to-people occupation where personal, sustained contact is involved capitalizes on the personality of an ENFJ.

ENFJ'S like to have things settled and organized.

Many do not like activities in which there is a great deal of competition or in which someone or something could be hurt.




Some things are not entirely accurate, if you actually read the report, here the contraries:



I do dissociate from others' burdens pretty well, and have a clear sense of my identity without others.

I am able to say 'no' to things.

I am not that responsible, nor friendly.

I enjoy my personal leisure time a lot, almost as much if not more than time spent with others.

I am not romantic.

I am not even-tempered.




C is an INTJ.

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worldsuponwords by avalon at 4:49 PM    [ 0 comment | ]

lol, how did they know?

You Belong in 1979

If you scored... 1950 - 1959: You're fun loving, romantic, and more than a little innocent. See you at the drive in! 1960 - 1969: You are a free spirit with a huge heart. Love, peace, and happiness rule - oh, and drugs too. 1970 - 1979: Bold and brash, you take life by the horns. Whether you're partying or protesting, you give it your all! 1980 - 1989: Wild, over the top, and just a little bit cheesy. You're colorful at night - and successful during the day. 1990 - 1999: With you anything goes! You're grunge one day, ghetto fabulous the next. It's all good!

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worldsuponwords by avalon at 3:41 AM    [ 0 comment | ]

You Are a Chimera

You are very outgoing and well connected to many people. Incredibly devoted to your family and friends, you find purpose in nurturing others. You are rarely alone, and you do best in the company of others. You are incredibly expressive, and people are sometimes overwhelmed by your strong emotions.

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worldsuponwords by avalon at 3:32 AM    [ 0 comment | ]

snobberies

straight long hair with no shape at all
almost every shade of purple
musicals: unless Bollywood, no random singing out of nowhere please
crowds, public transport, people walking near me
broken English especially when people have to hear you
stingy Singaporean SME bosses
accountants and civil servants
Taiwanese variety shows
messy floorcloths and wet sink areas

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worldsuponwords by avalon at 12:55 AM    [ 0 comment | ]

e's 2006

inspired by Syl.


Best food: oysters from that restaurant along Bondi Beach, foie gras from Memoir, fried oysters from Old Airport Road, ice-cream, all with C.

Biggest moment of fear: none, save the times I have had to investigate weird noises outside my flat when I am alone, or when my parents try to call me 'urgently'.

Best holiday: Sydney.

Most stressed holiday: none, but Yangon comes close since it wasn't a holiday.

Nastiest incident: nothing that wasn't dealt with, mostly through a lot of shouting at the top of my voice.

Most expensive purchase: new laptop, but C paid for most of it.

Best surprise: none.

Biggest announcement: leaving the business.

Biggest lie: 'I'm tired.'

Most painful experience: times when I quarrelled with C, and that perhaps gastro-scope I had to do.

Most embarrassing moment: none that I couldn't live with.

Biggest moment of achievement: having more than enough in the bank.

Most awkward performance: But I don't perform anything!

Best compliment: 'You're pretty.'

Most agitated but composed moment: when I try to reason with C.

Biggest crush: of the year? C! Oh my gosh I am so smitten with him.

Most amusing comment during work: too many to recollect!

Worst and most hilarious dinner: worst dinners would be the ones I didn't want to go for but turned up anyway, the hilarious one has got to be the New Year's Eve party (not actually a dinner) when Kenny turned up in a dress even though he has no boobs for it.

Biggest nightmare in my line of work: when someone turns up too late or almost not at all. Argh! Screw all of them!

Moment of helplessness: when even the simplest things seemed impossible.

Most flattering moment: when Eujin conferred upon me the Best Girlfriend Award. That's recognition, man!

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worldsuponwords by avalon at 2:23 AM    [ 1 comment | ]

corporate dressing for ladies

This is completely out of topic of the usual.


I enjoyed dressing corporate, as I did before. A suited female with the right details never fails to turn my eye. Having said that, there are some details one must note to be well- and professionally-dressed for the Shenton Ways of Singapore.

1. Please don't wear slip-on mules with suits. You are not a clerk. Anything in a suit should come with strapped in heels or pumps.
2. Please don't let down your long hair, lovely or not. Long hair should remain up, not down, unless you are going for the helpless female routine.
3. Please wear some makeup - unless you are in Shop and Save as the customer from upstairs buying things (me, for example).
   
4. Please wear fitted jackets, not robes that are a size too big. Button when walking or standing only, not when seated.
5. A shirt and skirt or pant combi is not a suit, it is dress-down for casual environments or weekend work.

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worldsuponwords by avalon at 2:40 AM    [ 0 comment | ]

What's your theological worldview?

You scored as Evangelical Holiness/Wesleyan. You are an evangelical in the Wesleyan tradition. You believe that God's grace enables you to choose to believe in him, even though you yourself are totally depraved. The gift of the Holy Spirit gives you assurance of your salvation, and he also enables you to live the life of obedience to which God has called us. You are influenced heavly by John Wesley and the Methodists. Evangelical Holiness/Wesleyan 75% Emergent/Postmodern 68% Neo orthodox 64% Charismatic/Pentecostal 64% Classical Liberal 46% Reformed Evangelical 46% Fundamentalist 39% Modern Liberal 32% Roman Catholic 4% What's your theological worldview? created with QuizFarm.com

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worldsuponwords by avalon at 10:42 PM    [ 0 comment | ]

which sportscar are you?

I'm a Dodge Viper!

You're all about raw power. You're tough, you're loud, and you don't take crap from anyone. Leave finesse to the other cars, the ones eating your dust.

Take the Which Sports Car Are You? quiz.

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worldsuponwords by avalon at 12:36 AM    [ 0 comment | ]

wah... there is no such man lor

I got myself indirectly influenced by reader Joseph who did this personality and compatibility test, don't try it if you have no time to waste, (I didn't but I didn't know it was that tedious) but it was fun despite. I know now what the man that does not exist, looks like. I tried to put the juicy stuff only, and weeded out the rest, but it is so lengthy: practise skimming.


elaine's Compatibility Profile® Summary
Some of your ideal mate's strongest personality characteristics are:

He likes it when he can do something the right way the first time.
When necessary, he can take charge and organize others.
He likes to keep abreast of what's happening in the world.
He sometimes likes to get out and try new things.
Some important qualities that your ideal partner brings to the relationship are:
He always tries his best to avoid being irritable, even when he isn't feeling his best.
He is always a generous and supportive friend.
He has an appreciation for life's amusing moments, even when they are sometimes at his own expense!
He generally feels that he has a lot to offer the right person.
Important goals and values for your ideal mate in a relationship are:
He needs to be able to share his spiritual beliefs with his partner.
Having a strong relationship with God is a key part of his life.
Personal values are important to him.
He believes in spending some of his time working to make the world a better place.

Social orientation

Vitality and Security:
He believes in working hard to provide stability and security for a family. You can count on him for the important things in life, like kindness, honesty and reliability. He shares a strong belief that financial security is important but doesn't focus on that goal to the exclusion of all else. He values creating a safe, secure relationship and has a good understanding of what it takes to make a relationship work.

Kindness:
Your ideal mate is the kind of person who wants to support you through life's ups and downs. He will be willing to be there for you emotionally, but he may not always know the best way how. You don't need the perfect man, but you will do best with someone who tries to be sensitive to your feelings, even if he isn't always perfectly attuned to your needs.

Some additional details about your ideal mate:

Character:
Your ideal mate is probably a bit of a loner. He is probably focused on his own life, and doesn't let other people's misfortunes get him down. Friends might describe him as someone who has bigger things on his mind than helping the homeless or donating to charity. He will appreciate that you are your own person and don't expect him to solve your problems. Your relationship will be based more on mutual respect than a need for emotional support.

Autonomy:
You will be best matched with someone who is interested to know all the important things about your past, but is equally if not more interested in experiencing the present and building a future together. You are most compatible with someone who believes that communication is vital in creating a healthy relationship.

Communication:
Your ideal companion is a man who is good at both expressing his thoughts and feelings and listening to others. He's generally patient and accepting of what people say. Friends and family may describe him as the kind of person who sometimes needs a reminder to avoid talking over someone in a conversation or to realize that not everyone in the room necessarily agrees with what he is saying. However, his heart is always in the right place.

Conflict Resolution:
You'll be happiest in the long run with a man who understands that not all conflicts can be resolved easily, and that sometimes it's important to stand up for what you believe. He's the kind of person who thinks resolving conflict is important, but making peace isn't worth sacrificing his beliefs. If he thinks he's right, he will probably argue his position, even if it means a disagreement is going to get more heated before it gets resolved.


Extraversion
The Extraversion scale assesses how you feel when you are around people.

Humor:
He is generally able to find something funny in everyday sights, like uptight waiters or rebellious teenagers. He likes to be entertained with humor, such as pithy observations about passersby, jokes or even unintended puns. He's the kind of person who enjoys being around funny people, either because they ignite his own ability to make people laugh, or just because they keep him smiling about life. His friends see him as someone who has a good sense of humor but who also has a serious side when dealing with important issues.

Emotional Energy:
You'll be happiest with a man who's happy with his life, but nonetheless has the occasional urge to shake things up. He appreciates routine in his everyday activities but likes to strike out and do something new and adventurous every now and then. He's happy planning a quiet weekend at home, but might also throw the schedule out the window if friends invite him on a new adventure, like a hiking expedition or a visit to a new jazz bar.

Some additional details about your ideal mate:

Adaptability:
Your ideal mate likes to sometimes find new ways to deal with old challenges. He can think up creative solutions to a problem but doesn't discount the tried-and-true answers. You are likely to find it frustrating to deal with someone who can never seem to do something the same way twice, but you also chafe at people who can't accept new approaches to problems when the old solutions have stopped working.

Romantic Passion:
Your ideal mate is a man who likes to focus on the things that he thinks are really important in a relationship, such as having the same values or achieving shared goals. He will enjoy spending quality time together, but "overly romantic" is probably not a good description for him. Friends might describe him as the kind of person who thinks anniversaries and Valentine's Day are somewhat silly.

Dominance:
You are best suited to someone who doesn't take competition to extremes. He is competitive and aggressive when the situation warrants it, such as when vying for a promotion at work or playing football with friends - but generally accepts a loss with grace.

Sociability:
You'll be happiest with a man who likes to spend time with old friends and make new ones. Like you, he might not always be the first to strike up a conversation with a stranger, but he is rarely tongue-tied once a conversation is underway. On some days, he might start a conversation with a complete stranger because he feels chatty. Other days, he would rather be alone or just talk to people he knows well already. At parties, he's the type of person who isn't afraid to venture outside his immediate group of friends and meet new people.


Openness
Openness refers to a person's willingness to experience new and creative ideas. People who score low on Openness tend to place a high value on tradition and belonging to a group. People who score high on Openness tend to place a high value on imagination and individualism. Extreme scores on Openness also often distinguish between people who enjoy thinking in symbols and abstractions to people who prefer ideas which are clear and concrete.

Artistic Passion:
You are best suited in many ways to the kind of man who has the soul of an artist. He likely seeks out creative outlets, like writing, painting or singing. He's expressive, imaginative and inventive and probably has a distinct sense of style. He is the sort of person who infuses creativity into his surroundings by doing things like adding a few distinctive pieces of art to his home instead of cookie-cutter furniture.

Curiosity:
You will be best matched with a man who is eager to find out more about things that interest him. He likes to learn about the world by trying new things, like exotic foods, a far-flung vacation destination or conversations with people from other cultures.

Intellect:
Your ideal mate is knowledgeable and well-read. He values education but isn't consumed by it. He's not the type to do research that would rival a Ph.D. dissertation to decide what to do when a life decision needs to be made, but he probably wouldn't resort to throwing a dart into the Yellow Pages either.


Physicality

Sexual Passion:
You'll be most fulfilled by the kind of man who believes sex is an important part of a great relationship, but not the only part. He is looking for physical chemistry with a woman, the kind of spark that comes from genuine romantic attraction. However, he also appreciates that there is more to a "real relationship" than sex.

Appearance:
You are most compatible with a man who takes pride in his looks but isn't defined by them. He believes that things like working out and buying new clothes regularly help him put his best foot forward in social settings. Friends describe him as someone who might put forth extra effort for a special occasion but who won't spend every moment worrying about how he looks. He will appreciate your appearance, but doesn't value looks above all else.

Physical Energy:
You are best suited to someone who likes to stay active, but also enjoys spending quiet time at home. You are most compatible with someone who makes staying healthy and exercising a normal part of their life, but also enjoys kicking back and relaxing when the time is right. Friends probably describe him as someone who enjoys getting his heart rate up but who's also content to spend a Sunday afternoon on the couch watching football or a favorite movie on TV.


Goal orientation
Goal Orientation refers to the drive to plan for the future versus the urge to live in the moment.

Education:
Your ideal mate is accomplished academically, but he doesn't overemphasize it. During his school years, he was the type of person who balanced studying with things like extracurricular activities, working or spending time with friends. He wants to have an intellectual connection with his partner, but he's also able to appreciate other things about her, like kindness, character or sense of humor.

Ambition:
You will be happiest with a man who wants to be successful but won't let it compromise all aspects of his life. He sets personal goals and wants to live up to his potential and advance his career. He generally does not judge himself by what others think, but he might sometimes measure his success by things like having the right car or a prestigious job. He generally considers things like family, friends and time to himself more important than achievements.

Some additional details about your ideal mate:

Industry:
You are most compatible with someone who works hard at the office or jobsite, but avoids bringing too much stress and worry home. He likes to stay busy, but doesn't feel the need to fill every moment of every day with some task or chore. He's generally efficient, persistent and productive, but doesn't obsess over making lists of things to do or accomplish. He will appreciate your work ethic and your ability to enjoy the relaxation of downtime as well.

Organization:
Your ideal mate is probably more interested in having fun and enjoying the "here and now" rather than constantly making extensive plans for how to get the most out of the future. He likes being organized enough to know where he's going and what he's doing on a given day, but planning every last detail of something like a camping trip or a visit to a new city would, frankly, take some of the fun out of the adventure as far as he's concerned.

Self-Concept:
Your ideal match is someone who is self-assured and well-adjusted. When necessary, he can accept constructive criticism and doesn't feel the need to "kill the messenger." Because he is confident of his own worth, he rarely gets overly defensive. Other people see him as someone who knows his strengths but who doesn't turn a blind eye to his weaknesses.

Anger Management:
Your ideal mate generally won't strike back when someone is mad at him. He's patient and does his best to avoid reacting in a way that'll add fuel to the fire. He's the kind of person who will probably understand if you lose your temper on occasion as long as you don't take it to extremes.

Some additional details about your ideal mate:

Emotional Status:
You are best suited to a man who is generally happy and hopeful about what life has to offer. There may be parts of his life he'd like to improve, but he generally has faith that he'll attain his goals. When faced with conflict at work or at home, he rarely overreacts or feels out of control. Friends see him as someone who tries to focus on the positive in good times and bad.

Obstreperousness:
Your ideal mate is someone who isn't afraid to voice his opinion and appreciates the fact that you do the same. He won't be surprised if you disagree with him or argue your position. Like you, he may get irritated easily when others disagree with his perspective. However, the two of you will be able to appreciate each other's commitment to being honest rather than "politically correct," and share emphasis on substance over style.

Mood Management:
You will be most satisfied with a man who will be able to understand if you sometimes take your grouchiness out on him. Friends and family may know him as someone who has gone through more than his own share of low times himself. He'll understand and be supportive if sometimes your mood seems all-consuming and that you need someone to just sit with you and listen.

Values

Spirituality:
Your ideal mate is someone whose religious community is an important part of his life. He probably attends services regularly, not just on holidays or for weddings or funerals. He will likely expect his partner to be part of the same type of faith community.

Traditionalism:
Your ideal mate is a man who has a strong moral compass, but does not necessarily believe that everything done in the name of church or country in our society is correct. He has strong values, but is also an independent thinker. Traditional gender roles and censorship generally strike him as wrong, but so may many of the more extreme liberal attitudes exhibited in pop culture.

Some additional details about your ideal mate:

Family goals:
Your ideal mate is someone who loves children and wants them to play a significant role in his life. He thinks family is important and is willing to commit his life to having children of his own.

Altruism:
Your ideal mate is the kind of person who cares about helping strangers but who might not spend a lot of his time doing so. He is someone who generally takes care of his friends when they're in need and who might feel a pang of guilt when he doesn't reach out to assist strangers. Others see him as someone who, with a little encouragement, will join efforts to help, whether it's a canned food drive or a charity fundraiser.

Family Background:
Your ideal mate has a good relationship with his family, but it's not perfect. They enjoy talking or spending time together but do have occasional conflict, and there could be certain disagreements that have never been resolved.



Personality Profile

You have a natural enthusiasm for the activities you prefer. Because of your enthusiasm, you may forget that others have different wants and needs.
Your primary social strategy is making things happen and happen now. Usually very active, you thrive on challenge. When the going gets tough, you get going.
Each person has a unique way of communicating. We use a combination of body language, facial expression, verbal tone and word choice to share ourselves with others. The following statements offer a look at the natural behavior you bring to an interpersonal relationship.
Not having a climate of challenges and competition may cause you to create such a climate. You perform best under pressure, and may assume that others want the same...your assumption is not always true.
You are active in the things you do and in your communication. Your rapid mental activity becomes apparent when, rather than listening to others, you will be thinking of what you might say next.
Your high ego traits coupled with impatience may have others read you as arrogant at times. This is only appreciated by others when they understand that you need quick results, challenges and competition.
You will take issue and not shy away from confrontation when others disagree with how you feel or think.
In social situations, you prefer variety, adventure and the unusual. You may lose interest if you feel a situation is becoming routine. As a result, you must be kept busy and involved with making things happen.
You have a high interest in the new, the unusual and the adventurous. You may also be curious and have a wide range of interests, preferring an ever-changing environment.
You love challenges and competition. Those who know you may consider you to be a high risk-taker.
You love challenges and competition. At the same time, you must realize and appreciate that others may not share your zest for challenges and competition.

Following are some of the specific strengths and/or personal characteristics that you bring to a relationship. These may form the foundations of many of your friendships and dealings with other people.

You are usually enthusiastic about activities and planning.
You have an excellent sense of humor and tend to see humor in events spontaneously.
You generally dislike the "status quo," and are exhilarating to be around.
You are optimistic and tend to make others feel good about themselves.
You are skilled at finding "win-win" solutions when conflicts arise.
You often come up with creative solutions when faced with common problems.
You are very good at communicating with others and seeing their point of view.
You like to initiate new activities.
You like to take action and see that things get done.
You tend to enjoy life and share that enjoyment with others.
You often have innovative ideas.
You meet new people easily and are good at making them feel welcome.

In general, human beings are defined by their needs and individuals by their wants. Your emotional wants are especially important when establishing with whom you are compatible. While answering the Relationship Questionnaire you established a pattern of basic, subconscious wants. This section of the report was produced by analyzing those patterns. Our wants change as we mature and obtain our life goals. You may find it valuable to revisit this section periodically to see how your wants have changed

You may want:

Others to behave with the same sense of urgency.
Many activities, so there is never a dull moment.
Others to "catch up" to your speed of doing things.
Others to work and play as hard as you do.
Freedom from many rules and regulations and the ability to write your own rules.
No close supervision--you don't want people to hang over your shoulder.
An outlet to vent your emotions frequently.
Exposure and recognition by those who really appreciate your results and achievements.

Thanks for staying and skimming till here.

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worldsuponwords by avalon at 3:12 AM    [ 2 comment | ]

things I crave right now

via my topography


(beause I suddenly have little to say via blogging)

1. the panadol that I accidentally threw away while cleaning out the kitchen
2. time, to do cleaning on the rest of the house
3. a strawberry frozen margarita from alley bar
4. a new home entertainment system to replace the busted sony one
5. my dvds from hollywood clicks
6. bleach anime new episodes please please please
7. a new bottle of my Clarins Multi Active Day Gel and freebies alongside too
8. Biotherm's Abdo Choc to get rid of all my extra fat (combined with sit ups etc. they are cheaper than new clothes, that I badly need because I cannot wear many things I own now)
9. new clothes shoes bags and accessories
   
10. new pillows, and other bedding accessories
11. being able to finally buy my own diamonds and such
12. writing, properly
13. wearing my lips red like I used to when I dressed corporate
14. some nice home-made soup by my mom or maybe C's maid
15. petai, cooked by my mom: best in the world
    
16. more money please
17. sleeeeeeeeeeeeep
    

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worldsuponwords by avalon at 9:46 PM    [ 1 comment | ]

take this quiz!

I was a little tired and bored and too mildly inspired, so take this quiz I wrote about me and give me one if you have the time to spare (or are bored enough too)! Ahha it is all about elaine...


Update:
There is a bug on question 5. Well the bug is me. I forgot that C and I have gone to Chomp Chomp together before, together with my Rosyth friends. Shucks. Own goal.

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worldsuponwords by avalon at 12:24 AM    [ 0 comment | ]