I've taken the MBTI a few times. The first time was in psychology class my senior year of high school. I scored ESFP which is the same as what I scored when I took the test for Hixson this summer.
I agree with my results. I would say I am an extraverted person. My surroundings and the people I interact with are where I draw my sources of energy. That's not to say I don't draw energy from my inner self as well; i do, just not to the extent of extraversion.
I also am a sensing person more than an intuitive one. I like facts a data. I like reality. I still like the intuitive aspects like theory, and fantasy and possibilities. I am this way when I think about my future after college with the possibilities and options. But at ISU, it is important to maintain that reality to get through college successfully.
I am a person who utilizes feeling more than thinking. I appreciate others values and I think of their opinions when considering my own. I like when others like me and agree with me. If someone disagrees with me, it makes me double-check my stance and decide whether or not it is correct.
Perceiving is the preference I most agree with. I definitely feel like I take a spontaneous approach to life. I always keep options open and like to try new things. I still like to get things done on time and be organized but overall the perceiving side wins out.
I enjoyed taking the MBTI. It gave me results that I can relate to and apply to my life. For each preference, I still agree with the other side. Those are important to have too but in the end, I would agree that I am an ESFP.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Sunday, September 11, 2011
My Bucket List
I am constantly thinking about the future and my plans. For me, high school was all about getting good grades to get into Iowa State. I didn't really focus much on the actual high school experience. It was simply a gateway to the next part of my journey.
Now at Iowa State, i'm once again thinking about what happens next. The future. My main goal is to get into vet school which is highly selective. So, as before, I need to get good grades. I hope that doesn't interfere with the college experience though. I plan on going to many Iowa State football and basketball games. I want to meet new people and make new friends. I hope to get a 4.0 gpa for my freshman year. I plan on balancing my time between friends, family, and school.
After I earn my D.V.M. from vet school I hope to open my own private practice as a small animal veterinarian. Caring for animals, especially pets like dogs, cats, and hamsters is my dream.
After that, my goals/bucket list gets a little more fuzzy. I know I would like to be married and have children and be the best dad I can be. One thing I know on my bucket list is I want to watch a football game on tv with my newborn son in my lap. I feel like that would be a great bonding moment.
I hope to travel the world when I get older. Italy, England, Denmark, Australia, and New Zealand are a few of the places I hope to one day say i've been.
The best thing though, will be experiencing things that weren't on my bucket list but were just as great; things I would never expect but still leave an impression on my life. Those things, I believe, define a person. And they will define me.
Now at Iowa State, i'm once again thinking about what happens next. The future. My main goal is to get into vet school which is highly selective. So, as before, I need to get good grades. I hope that doesn't interfere with the college experience though. I plan on going to many Iowa State football and basketball games. I want to meet new people and make new friends. I hope to get a 4.0 gpa for my freshman year. I plan on balancing my time between friends, family, and school.
After I earn my D.V.M. from vet school I hope to open my own private practice as a small animal veterinarian. Caring for animals, especially pets like dogs, cats, and hamsters is my dream.
After that, my goals/bucket list gets a little more fuzzy. I know I would like to be married and have children and be the best dad I can be. One thing I know on my bucket list is I want to watch a football game on tv with my newborn son in my lap. I feel like that would be a great bonding moment.
I hope to travel the world when I get older. Italy, England, Denmark, Australia, and New Zealand are a few of the places I hope to one day say i've been.
The best thing though, will be experiencing things that weren't on my bucket list but were just as great; things I would never expect but still leave an impression on my life. Those things, I believe, define a person. And they will define me.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Hixson Seminar Blog #1
There are few times in a person's life when they look back on it and say "I will remember that forever." A time when I did my best? Well obviously that would be at the Hixson Retreat! I struggled and persevered and all my hard work amounted to a solid last place finish. It was a great time and I learned a lot from the experience.
Despite the fact that our team came in dead last, I left Camp Hantesa elated with the feeling that I gave 100% and got to know some really interesting fellow Hixsons. When we got destroyed in Tug-of-War I felt amazing knowing I tried as hard as I could.
When we got crushed in Holy Bucket I felt joyous knowing I splashed all that water on myself in an effort to help our team win. Space Crunch was a great way to get to know some fellow peers in a relaxing and comfortable environment. The sweat and blood I spilled doing that puzzle made me realize how gratifying it is to go above and beyond what is expected. And getting 7th place in knockout put the top on a fantastic day!
Of course I can translate this experience and this "best" feeling to my first semester of college. Whenever I get an F on a test, I can feel great knowing how hard I tried. Whenever I miss a bus, I know that I should give myself a pat on the back for running after it as it speeds away. And every time I get woken up in the middle of the night because a bunch of people are partying in the hallway, I can smile to myself knowing that I am making the ultimate effort here at Iowa State University.
I learned a lot from this experience. I learned how to be supportive in the face of adversity. I learned to cheer my team on as we were recognized for being the ones with the fewest points. But above all, I learned that I am an eternal optimist. And I learned I am extremely sarcastic.
Despite the fact that our team came in dead last, I left Camp Hantesa elated with the feeling that I gave 100% and got to know some really interesting fellow Hixsons. When we got destroyed in Tug-of-War I felt amazing knowing I tried as hard as I could.
When we got crushed in Holy Bucket I felt joyous knowing I splashed all that water on myself in an effort to help our team win. Space Crunch was a great way to get to know some fellow peers in a relaxing and comfortable environment. The sweat and blood I spilled doing that puzzle made me realize how gratifying it is to go above and beyond what is expected. And getting 7th place in knockout put the top on a fantastic day!
Of course I can translate this experience and this "best" feeling to my first semester of college. Whenever I get an F on a test, I can feel great knowing how hard I tried. Whenever I miss a bus, I know that I should give myself a pat on the back for running after it as it speeds away. And every time I get woken up in the middle of the night because a bunch of people are partying in the hallway, I can smile to myself knowing that I am making the ultimate effort here at Iowa State University.
I learned a lot from this experience. I learned how to be supportive in the face of adversity. I learned to cheer my team on as we were recognized for being the ones with the fewest points. But above all, I learned that I am an eternal optimist. And I learned I am extremely sarcastic.
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