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DNA Personality Test

I took the DNA test that I found on Art's diary.  I'm not sure if it's accurate or not.  Here are my results along with my comments on them.

It claims that I am a Benevolent Idealist.

  • As an IDEALIST, you are distinctive for your integration of confidence, imagination, willingness to explore, and desire for competence over style.
    I'm not sure what that means, I do know that I'm confident in the things that I'm good at, I'm not afraid of jumping into stuff but otherwise I'm not sure if it's right or not
  • You have a strong capacity to comprehend the inner workings of things, finding new ideas and innovative insights to feed your curious nature.
    I don't think this is that correct, I mean yeah I'm good at coming up with new ideas but as for comprehending the inner workings of finer things man did it miss the boat on that one.
  • You are quite comfortable in the realm of abstract thought. You don't need a practical solution to every one of life's questions.
    This one I think is pretty right on.  I mean I don't expect everything to be black and white, actually I don't think anything is black and white, it's all just varying shades of grey.
  • you are comfortable with the decisions you make in life. You don't need to second-guess yourself, or seek a lot of opinions before you make up your mind.
    I don't think I second guess myself that much, and a lot of times I act before I think so there isn't time to seek out opinions before I make up my mind.
  • you enjoy the routines that you have created in your life, and don't feel the need to shake things up just for the sake of change.
    The routines that I've set up in my life are there because if they aren't then I tend to not function that well.  I tend to get distracted easilly and if I have to accomplish something then it needs to be in the routine or else I'll end up doing something else instead.  Not because I'm avoiding it but because I just forget about it.
  • You generally succeed at what you do, and others would describe you as successful.
    This is where I disagree.  I'm not successful.  Unless you measure success by being happy because even though nothing falls into place for me, I am very happy with my life.
  • It is important to you that products be efficient – looking good has to come second to working well.
    This is so true of me, it's a conflict in my personality and Hubbys.  He loves all the new gadgets and gizmos that come out and with every single one of them I always see where it's not really practical or it's unneccesary.  I mean take the new Swiffer Craze that's sweeping (ha ha pun not intended) the Nation.  With every new gadget they come out with I question just how necessary it is to my life.  A broom, vacuum, bucket and mop seem to do the trick for me.  I'm happy with it so no, I don't need to go and shell out all this money on something that I don't really need.
  • You aren't the kind of person who needs to collect stylish items in an attempt to create an attractive environment – you know that what matters most is function, not style.
    Attractive Environment?  I watch these design shows and sometimes I look at these rooms they create and I wonder how anyone is supposed to live in them.  I don't see anyone living without storage space, I don't see how they are functional at all.
  • You're not afraid to let your emotions guide you, and you're generally considerate of others' feelings as well.
    I am led around by my heart, it is true.  And I'm always trying to figure out how others are feeling, and I do move heaven and earth to spare the feelings of those I care about.  But if I don't know you then the gloves come off and I don't give a damn if I hurt your feelings or not!
  • You do your own thing when it comes to clothing, guided more by practical concerns than by other people's notions of style.
    This is true.  I don't even really have a personal sense of style. I just put on what ever looks good on me at that moment, or what ever is most comfortable anyways.

It tells me that if I want to be different then I should do follow these recommendations

  • You take time to explore your own thoughts and ideas, but this experience would only be heightened if you opened yourself up even more to others' ideas.
  • Your faith in yourself and your lifestyle is well-founded, but the occasional foray into the unknown might broaden your perspective and help you see things differently.

How I relate to others.

  • you are a great person to interact with—understanding, giving, and trusting—in a word, BENEVOLENT
    Um, whatever I guess.   Am I understanding?  Am I giving?  Trusting?  I really don't know.  I just am the way I am.
  • You love being in crowds, as you feel comfortable enough with people to be yourself.
    It's funny but I do love to be in crowds, but I'm also very shy.  I have a hard time initiating a conversation with a new person but once it gets going I don't care if they like me or not, I'm just the way I am and if they don't like it too bad for them.  I've spent most of my life trying to be some other way for others and I'm just not doing it anymore.
  • Your caring nature goes beyond a basic concern: you take the time to understand the nuances of people's situations before passing any sort of judgment.
    This is true.  I always try to see where the other person is coming from before I leap to conclusions.  At least I try to always be that way.  I'm sure I've failed on many occasions.
  • You're a good listener, and even better at offering advice.
    I don't think I'm all that good a listener because when someone is telling me about something I always try to point out that I understand where they are coming from and I think that most times it looks like I'm trying to make it all about me.  As for offering advice, I am opinionated, and I do enjoy sharing my opinions with others.  Does that count as advice?
  • You're concerned with others at both an individual and societal level—you sympathize with the plights of troubled groups, and you can care about people you've never met.
    Yup.  My family thinks it's funny how I can get so worked up about someone's troubles, someone that I've never met.
  • Considering many different perspectives is something at which you excel, and you appreciate that quality in others.
    I try.
  • Other people's feelings are important to you, and you're good at mediating disputes.
    I do want everyone to be happy and get along.  I hate it when folks arent' getting along and aren't happy with each other.
  • Because of your understanding and patience, you tend to bring out the best in people.
    This one I'm not sure about.  I don't think of myself as that patient.

It tells me that if I want to be different then I should do follow these recommendations

  • You spend a lot of time taking care of others, but don't forget to take care of yourself!
  • Sometimes you can get overcommitted, and when you sacrifice spending time with those close to you, it can make them feel unimportant.

 



12:26 p.m. - March 10, 2006

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