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Benefits: Applicants will be contributing to said nursing major's experience and aid her in mastering an important assessment tool. They will help ensure that said nursing major's clinical patients are in more competent hands due to more practice. Applicants will get the comfort of knowing how their own health is and can indulge in a healthy sense of hypochondria. Most importantly, applicants will ensure for themselves the said nursing major's eternal gratitude.
Those interested in furthering the quest for further knowledge and skill may contact the said nursing major in the comments section of this blog, on her Facebook account, or a personal conversation. As many people as wish to apply may obtain the position. Men and women of varying conditions are welcomed and accepted. No discrimination or prejudice will be exercised.

When my philosophical friends have time, I'd appreciate it if you all would give me an idea of where to look for some basic philosophy stuff online. Thanks.

I better run away and get stuff done. Always feel like I'm wasting time on this thing...

That's pathetic. All I can come up with are Course descriptions. Not much info there.

Maybe I'm going to have to steal someone's philosophy book or something. grrr. I didn't want to go through this much effort.

Oh well. Maybe I'll look for excerpts of the Summa or something and see how quickly my brain dies.

Had my first snow day yesterday and of course that was exciting. Played Settlers of Catan for what seemed like forever. Now I remember why I always pause when the idea of playing it comes up... it NEVER ENDS!!!

Sorry, Josh. Not that you read this ANYWAY...

Um.... Procrastinating from doing what little studying I do have to do today. I want to avoid going out in the cold to get my books from my room for as long as possible...

Just found a Douay-Rheims online Bible. Rather exciting. I love the different titles of the books: Parlipomenon, Canticles of Canticles (there is just something COOL about the word Canticle!), Apocalypse...

While I have to admit some translations are easier to understand, it's hard to beat the Douay-Rheims for beauty. (laughs) Besides, I'm reading all these darn science books anyway, I'm not going to stretch my brain that much more reading my pretty little translation! Chose a book and chapter at random and found a favorite verse:   And I live, now not I; but Christ liveth in me. And that I live now in the flesh: I live in the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and delivered himself for me.

So, yah, that made me happy.

Um... what else before I do something useful. Heh. I need to read some philosophy, just to prove that I can do it. Maybe I'll do an internet search of basic principles of philosophy and work my way up from there...

Heh, who knows what I'll come up with? I don't have that much homework tonight anyway and I'll need SOMETHING to keep my awake during my night class...

[song stuck in my head: "Open the Eyes of My Heart."]

Jung Test Results


Introverted (I) 55.17% Extroverted (E) 44.83%
Sensing (S) 65.63% Intuitive (N) 34.38%
Feeling (F) 55% Thinking (T) 45%
Judging (J) 64.52% Perceiving (P) 35.48%
Accuracy:

Your type is: ISFJ

ISFJ - "Conservator". Desires to be of service and to minister to individual needs - very loyal. 13.8% of total population.

Enneagram Test Results

The Enneagram is a personality system which divides the entire human personality into nine behavioral tendencies, this is your score on each...

Type 1        Perfectionism     ||||||||||||||||     70%
Type 2     Helpfulness     ||||||||||||||||||     73%
Type 3     Image Awareness     ||||||||||||     46%
Type 4     Sensitivity     ||||||||||||||     53%
Type 5     Detachment     ||||||||||     36%
Type 6     Anxiety     ||||||||||||||||     70%
Type 7     Adventurousness     ||||||     30%
Type 8     Aggressiveness     ||||||     30%
Type 9     Calmness     ||||||||||||||     53%


type     score     type behavior motivation
2     22      I must be helpful and caring to be happy.
1     21      I must be perfect and good to be happy.
6     21      I must be secure and safe to be happy.
4     16      I must avoid painful feelings to be happy.
9     16      I must be peaceful and easy to get along with to be happy.

The Melancholic (80 percent)/ Phlegmatic (20 percent)

The melancholic-phlegmatic is tidier, more procedural and less flexible than the phlegmatic-melancholic. He may be slower to take on new projects, as the melancholic fear of new situations and tendency to perfectionism takes over. The double-dose of introversion, along with the melancholic tendency to negativity, makes it difficult for him to give compliments and make upbeat small talk. It also causes him to instinctively say “no” when he first hears a request. Others may perceive this as “snobbishness.” Unless the melancholic-phlegmatic is very comfortable, and is surrounded by understanding long-time friends, he may find himself somewhat isolated and alone, unable to warm up in a social gathering. He is less critical and less grudge-bearing than a pure melancholic or a melancholic-choleric. However, the tendency of the melancholic to dwell on things for a long time in their mind, combined with the sensitivity of the phlegmatic toward interpersonal relationships, can result in long-lasting hurts, an erosion of self-confidence and self-esteem, and even depression. Extremely sensitive and possessing a longing for the ideal (melancholic), they are also highly attentive to what others need or desire, through their phlegmatic aspect. This makes them more than usually susceptible to anxiety and a negative self-image

This temperament combination is highly driven to succeed—not for success’ sake alone, but because their melancholic nature is drawn to high ideals, and their phlegmatic side will have a strong desire to please. Thus, they are capable of long-range planning, organization, and attention to detail that makes them excellent and conscientious scholars. They are capable of pursuing highly idealistic goals, usually with long-term academic requirements, such as attaining their doctorate. They value their friendships, but can spend many hours alone reading or studying. They may have a tendency to hypochondria or to genuine physical weaknesses, as well as a tendency to timidity and anxiety, especially about new activities or ventures.

One melancholic-phlegmatic we know is highly organized, critical, slow, and dogmatically unforgiving, yet reveals her phlegmatic aspect in her intense discomfort with confrontation (unless she is very at ease among the warring members) and in her strong relationships with her friends. You wouldn’t guess that she is so devoted to her friends, however, because true to her melancholic nature she rarely initiates contact with them – they always have to call her first. A tendency to avoid the stresses of social interaction by spending overmuch time alone—whether in scholarly pursuits or reading for relaxation—is something that melancholic-phlegmatics need to watch out for.

If your temperament is melancholic-phlegmatic, for a better understanding of your temperament it is recommended that you read the full descriptions of the melancholic and phlegmatic.

Gahhh. I'm writing here again. I really have no reason, except perhaps procrastination.

I hate blogs, really. Love reading them. Hate writing them. No real sense to them. Its like writing a diary and then showing it to everyone. Why would you do that?

"It doesn't fit in my head" as my Grandma would say.

School is picking up again. Nursing classes prove to be awesome, although time with friends will be sadly limited. I will try to spend time with y'all, but you know how it goes, so no promises.

According to Eliz's rather serious adopted family tree, I am not only her household sister, but also her cousin (and hence Doug's cousin). We have also figured out that Josh and Andrew are my brothers. So I guess I finally have brothers as well as Household brothers. It is amusing how seriously she takes this adopted family thing.

Um... what else with me. I really don't want to write a long discourse here, so I shall be abrupt and brief. We'll basically have a girls' night tonight, which will be fun. I've been wanting to get to know some girls better and this will be a good chance. I also hope to exercise today with friends. It will be a shorter workout, but that is exactly what I need. It will be amazing to keep up with it, but I'll have to see how heavy my workload gets.

Speaking of workload... I need to get back to schoolwork. I want to practice with restraints. Hah. Not that I have much time now. I have wasted more than I wanted to. Maybe I should reconsider this blog thing...

Anyway, the title is random, have nothing to do with the main text. I could have put down "Flying Monkeys Attack Marian Dorm" and it would have had the same amount of revelance. Sometimes it is nice to be random.

The owner of the blog sighed heavily as she stared at the blank screen before her. Her fingers stroked the letters on her keyboard thoughtfully.

She had not been in this area of the internet for awhile. The blog was in disrepair, ignored since.... well, even she couldn't remember when. She hadn't thought of it for a while, caught up in schoolwork, her job, and various writing projects. A pointed IM from a friend directed her to her own blog, which, to her surprise, was loaded with remarks as to her absence.

The only reason the blog was even standing, it seemed, was due to the attentions of her loyal friends.

The author chewed on her lip, wondering what had ever prompted her to get a blog in the first place.

Maybe, she mused, I should just erase it. Boom! Gone. I can concentrate on other things.

She had done so with the blog containing her large story, though for different reasons. The story, currently at a little over 114 pages in 10-point font, was a few chapters away from being finished. She was playing with the idea of looking into getting it published and so didn't want it freely accessible on the internet.

Deleting this blog should be just as easy as deleting the other one had been.

Her hand wavered over the mouse, preparing to perform the demolition process. Her friends would kill her. Slowly. And electronically.

She didn't need an e-death right now. Not very messy, but a little time-consuming. E-wars usually needed to be waged in response. No... she just didn't have the time.

Maybe she should just post some junk... just to make her friends happy.

The author nodded her head resolutely. That's what I'll do. Not much has gone on with me after all. It shouldn't be too long a post.

She leaned back in her chair, reviewing her vacation to lay before the eyes of the whole internet world. She had had a quiet vacation for the most part. She had done a lot of baking to begin with. She had also gotten back on fanfiction.net to post some old and new fanfiction she had written.

The author smiled. She had gotten some nice reviews for the stories she had put up.

Oh, she recalled, I guess I should record something about my getting back into drawing again. I haven't really drawn since before I went to college. Maybe I should bring some of my artwork as well as my tome back to school with me. Just in case anyone is interested. Or I get a creative urge... HAH!

Artwork made her think of the new comics she had picked up this vacation. No one would be surprised about that. Everyone knew she was a big superhero fan. Her new NIGHTWING comics and her BATMAN comics were staying at home, though. She couldn't risk losing them.

Um... What else? She couldn't really talk about work. No names could be named due to HIPPA. It was strange being back at work, though, with half of her residents deceased. It was sad to see how many of her favorites had gone downhill. She realised that old age did that to people, but that didn't make it easier for her to see. At least after Sunday she would be getting any more 12 hour night-shifts. She would be able to get back to living a day life!

The author smiled. That was going to be nice.

Once again she was staring at the screen. She really had a quiet life. There was nothing to say. She hoped that the drabble she wrote would satisfy her friends. Besides, she really needed to finish eating so she could write her story. It would be nice to finish her tome.

In anticipation of that long-awaited moment when her story would be done, the author's smile broadened into a grin. She grabbed the mouse and pointed it at the blog's PUBLISH button...