The Peacemaker

Someone recently posted a link on one of my pages ... www.9types.com ... so I decided to check it out. I took the test and apparently I'm a "type 9" (The Peacemaker - Peacemakers are receptive, good-natured, and supportive. They seek union with others and the world around them).

And you know, after reading some of the traits associated with it, it seems pretty accurate!

How to Get Along with Me

• If you want me to do something, how you ask is important. I especially don't like expectations or pressure.
• I like to listen and to be of service, but don't take advantage of this.
• Listen until I finish speaking, even though I meander a bit. (I don't think I meander - do I?!)
• Give me time to finish things and make decisions. It's OK to nudge me gently and nonjudgmentally.
• Ask me questions to help me get clear.
• Tell me when you like how I look. I'm not averse to flattery.
• Hug me, show physical affection. It opens me up to my feelings. (Those of you who know me well - Dan & Daniel in particular - will find this comment interesting) :)
• I like a good discussion but not a confrontation.
• Let me know you like what I've done or said.
• Laugh with me and share in my enjoyment of life.

What I Like About Being a Nine

• Being nonjudgmental and accepting
• Caring for and being concerned about others
• Being able to relax and have a good time (more so over the past few years than ever before, that's for sure)
• Knowing that most people enjoy my company; I'm easy to be around
• My ability to see many different sides of an issue and to be a good mediator and facilitator
• My heightened awareness of sensations, aesthetics, and the here and now
• Being able to go with the flow and feel one with the universe

What's Hard About Being a Nine

• Being judged and misunderstood for being placid and/or indecisive (actually, I don't really agree with this, as I'm not a very indecisive person ...)
• Being critical of myself for lacking initiative and discipline (this too is incorrect - I don't lack either of these things ... if I did, I wouldn't have gotten as far as I have in life)
• Being too sensitive to criticism; taking every raised eyebrow and twitch of the mouth personally
• Being confused about what I really want
• Caring too much about what others will think of me (oh, so true!)
• Not being listened to or taken seriously

Nines as Children Often

• Feel ignored and that their wants, opinions, and feelings are unimportant (I was ignored ...)
• Tune out a lot, especially when others argue (uhh ... with my parents and their fights ... )
• Are "good" children: deny anger or keep it to themselves

Nines as Parents

• are supportive, kind, and warm
• are sometimes overly permissive or nondirective

That sucks

I wish the timing was better - this place isn't too bad ... especially for the price! That is soooo cheap (especially for Granville Island)!

It's a little on the small side, but I think it would be alright because it's split level, like our last place (being split level, you are able to get away from your significant other if need be!). Our current place is only about 100 sq. feet bigger, so I'm sure it wouldn't kill us to downsize a little.

(sigh)

I'm so ready to buy a place. Especially a place with a dishwasher and insuite laundry ...

(double sigh)

I still can't believe the price of this place. I kinda wish I would have seen it when it was first listed! :(

Mr. Bruschetta

This is Mr. Bruchetta. He's a cat ... made from a recycled sweater! Marcia adopted him for me for my Xmas gift (yes, it took me awhile to post this pic ...) :)

Marcia always finds the best creatures!

myspace

I started a myspace page, although I'm not entirely sure why. All the cool kids have myspace pages, so hey, why not me too?

Ha ha! :)

Ah well, if you're on there, drop by and say hi.

Think happy thoughts ...

I haven't been in the best of moods since yesterday (I'm blaming it on a new medication I've been taking) - I hate being like this! I tried to work on an invitation design last night but got absolutely nowhere ... and today (at my day job) I'm bored out of my mind. Usually I have emails coming in to distract me, but it seems like hardly anyone has been emailing me lately. Sigh ... :(

Not a whole lot has been happening lately. The most exciting thing I can tell you is that we leave for Europe 4 weeks from TODAY! I'm really looking forward to the trip ... after all, how can you go wrong when you're going on a Eurotrip?! Off the top of my head, lemme think what I'm most looking forward to ...

• the food and cappucinos in Italy (oh, and the Chianti wines!)
• the art galleries in London (I love contemporary art, and there is some kick-ass stuff there)
• the sunshine
• the beaches in Spain
• all of southern France
• hanging out with Bart and Daniel in London
• all the Belgian beers I'm going to consume in London ;)

I guess I haven't mentioned that we've had a slight change in plans for the trip - we're no longer going to Paris. Instead of going to Paris for 2 nights and then flying home from there, we switched our flight - we're now going to stay in London a bit longer and fly home from there (on June 13). We had already booked our Easyjet flight from London to Paris, so unfortunately we lose out there (they're non-refundable). Ah well, these things happen.

I guess that's all for now. I'm having thoughts of going home from work and doing absolutely nothing tonight - yep, I'm in one of those moods. I think I'll make a date with the TV, and then do my best to NOT feel bad for being such a sloth ...

Boone!!

Why did the weekend have to go by so fast?! I'm sure glad that this is a short work week ... with a nice long weekend at the end. My last weekend was pretty good:

Friday was awesome - I saw Daniel for the first time in about 12 years! He had a few spare hours to hang out with me, so I was happy to see him for however long he could stick around (I'll take what I can get!). It was so great seeing him again - it was just like old times. I always loved hanging out with him - nothing's changed. I can't wait until London - we're going to have a blast! :)

On Saturday I managed to spend a little too much at the mall (whoops!). I've been on a total shopping kick lately and I should really cut it out. But all the Spring stuff is out and there are sooo many good things out right now! Other than clothes, I picked up the new Morrissey CD. Dan and I went to see V for Vendetta on Saturday too - I really didn't know what to expect, so I didn't really have any expectations. It ended up being a pretty good movie.

Yesterday Dan, Kimberly and I went for brunch and a coffee, then hit the "signature" liquor store in West Van. After that, I made a pitstop at the art supply shop and then went out for a run (current fave running songs = The Legend of Pat Brown by the Vandals, Date Rape by Sublime and That's When I Reach for my Revolver by Moby). My Sunday evening consisted of reviewing my income tax return one last time before submitting it ... exciting stuff, yes?

This is the pic that I took of us (we almost have the same colour eyes!) - the one Daniel took and posted it on his page is better ... he looks happier in the one he took. :)