From my Pei Wei fortune cookie the other day—I have a unique personality.
Well.
I’ve been pondering the wisdom of this statement since then, trying to determine what, exactly, makes my personality unique.
A friend mentioned that the fact I’m pondering this is one of the things about my personality that is unique. Then she laughed.
I heard on the radio mention of a new something(?) that Oprah has been touting recently. It may have to do with brushing one’s teeth, or perhaps that was just another topic of discussion that morning—I wasn’t listening all that closely. It dawned on me, when the DJ said he’d never be able to find one if Oprah had mentioned it, that I never have any idea what’s cool on Oprah, because I never watch Oprah. Or any other TV.
Not precisely true. I do watch The Daily Show, occasionally, when I buy it on iTunes. And I watch The Office on iTunes (well, I used to, but this season isn’t available because iTunes and NBC are squabbling) and sometimes My Name Is Earl. Is it uncommon not to watch TV much? I like television—it’s just that I barely go to bed as it is, because there’s always something to do! Who even has time for TV?
My personality type is INFP, which, while not unique, is supposedly found in only about 1% of the population. Learning about personality types has brought me some comfort, but I recognize that the types can’t fit exactly. The INFP’s focus on the possible rather than the actual, and on the future rather than the present, does help explain the yarn stash of SABLE proportions, though!
Attention Deficit Disorder, with which I am diagnosed, is a long time friend/foe. I think it’s part of what makes me an INFP—seriously. Sometimes it causes me annoyance or stress, like when I forget appointments or deadlines or buy a second copy of a book I forgot I already bought. It keeps me pretty optimistic, though, maybe because my short term memory forgets those little daily problems that drive other people crazy!
So, while I doubt I’m really all that unique, I do enjoy my ongoing learning about life and myself in it. As well as the green curry and brown rice at Pei Wei—heh.
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I find you unique and very cool, too.
Posted 18 Feb 2008 at 5:59 am ¶Unique is good, not bad!
Posted 18 Feb 2008 at 9:43 am ¶I’d agree that unique is often good; it’s just that often I feel like I’m watching the world from the outside or that I just don’t “get” it. Or that it doesn’t get me.
Posted 18 Feb 2008 at 10:37 am ¶Well, that gives me an interesting look at who you are! I think our personalities are very similar. I wanted to email you and let you know that I am going to be working on Tuesday nights, so I won’t be able to make it. But, I will be going into Salt Lake on Sundays to meditate with my friend, Peter, and to study at the library with my friend, Hilary.. so there is a possibility that I could swing by the knitting group on Sunday. Does anyone get there early on Sundays like they do on Tuesdays? Bummer about missing out the Delta Flight Attendant. Maybe she’ll be around again.
Posted 18 Feb 2008 at 2:04 pm ¶Oh, honey — however you want to define yourself — “INFP,” “ADD,” whateva — you definitely rock. And I’m glad to count you as one of my friends. Besides, if you’re not “unique,” then you’re one of the sheep. And I just don’t think you’d speak very good “baa.”
Posted 18 Feb 2008 at 2:14 pm ¶Good stuff! I am not sure I ever did the MB assessment, though I am more likely extroverted. ADD, though, that I can relate to:) And I agree with Debbie:)
Posted 18 Feb 2008 at 5:35 pm ¶by any alphabet you are unique in the best possible way. I like the idea that you contemplate this sort of thing.. your friend is on to something here. infp, huh? sweet. i’m enfp right on the cusp of being infp. I’ve found the meyers briggs to be more accurate than it’s not…
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