Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Quizes can be flattering...and accurate?


I took this Quiz on Facebook which goal was to "find out what decade you belong to" as if we can all be generalized and put into a category. But, what''s wrong with a little harmless timepasser right? I took it and here's what it said about me:

You Belong in the 40's. You are the ultimate romantic at heart. You put a high priority on true love, patriotism, and dedication to honor and duty. Whether it be serving your country or serving your family, you have a very hard work-ethic balanced out by your whimsical, dreamy heart. You are willing to take risks, go where no one has gone before, and you have a sense of pride in everything you do. Just as you are in touch with your inner beauty, you also give just the right amount of focus on your outer beauty-- standing out with the latest fashions and getting in touch with your sensual side. Your sexiness is not scandalous but rather classy and poised. You are the envy of those around you because no matter how much tough work you have to do, you keep a smile and look good while doing it..

This is so me! Like my Mom says: Uncanny!! (Those of you who know her know why I put 2 !! lol) However, I doubt I'm the envy of everyone which is why I said it's flattering lol. Plus, the sexiness thing...I only hear that from non-member guys with agendas and I don't so much take this as a compliment lol. (wish I didn't find turtlenecks strangling lol) But the statements about being a romantic with a whimsical, dreamy side balanced by a strong-work ethic and pride in my work and achievements is so true! I also love to serve just as my Mother does and have a strong dedication to family and country. And I am fond of risk-taking and being the first to do things. And I also love being in fashion and up to date. If you've seen my room and closet of shoes you would know lol but I also know this comes second and also enjoy keeping up to date with the world and am just as interested in reading Time Magazine and National Geographic as I am InStyle and Vogue.

I found this quiz so interesting for the simple reason that it challenged my paradigm. I've always believed each of us is an individual that can never be categorized and slapped with a label especially by a silly Facebook quiz which I'm sure wasn't written by a psychologist with a Ph.D in Human Studies. But maybe we aren't all as different as I first believed. Maybe we're all more alike and not so vastly different that we can relate more to those around us and be more understanding because if we'd think about it there is a little bit of them in us as well. Maybe that's the key to the personal and world peace we all seek...relating and seeing the simlarities instead of the differences. Could be easier said than done but I want to make this a goal.