Tuesday, September 25, 2012

MBTI

My personality type for MBTI is ISFJ (Introversion, Sensing, Feeling, and Judging).  After taking this survey I learned what my type of personality is.  Although I know what I am like I have never put it on paper. 
Introversion...I definately am a better worker if I'm by myself because that way I don't get distracted by others or other things.  I don't always like to be alone but it's best if I'm studying.
Sensing...I like to know what I'm doing before I get into it.  I like step-by-step processes and like to pay attention to detail almost to the point of perfection.
Feeling...I care for others a lot, whether I know them personally or not.  I tend to think more what's best for people rather than facts. I discovered after this test how great others are to me.  It has shown over the years through volunteer work and my everyday life, I just never paid attention to it because that's just the way I am.
Judging...This category was the one for me I could jump over to perceiving sometimes.  However, I do try to be organized and plan things because it works best for me but I also like doing things that aren't planed to keep life exciting.

These four characteristics describe me perfectly therefore I wasn't too surprised about my results.  These results relate to my goals because now that I have noticed them I need to apply them to achieve my goals in the best way.  When it comes down to it I might have to separate myself from others for studying and make sure I plan it out in a schedule since that's how I'll do my best. This survey made me become aware of how I am and how others are compared to me.  Some are very similar and some of us are complete opposites.  Whatever the results it shows us our personality and I'm proud to be an ISFJ type of person. 

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

My Bucket List

While at Iowa State I want to...

1. Find out what I want to do with my life.  Sometimes I can be very indecisive and I don't like that too much.  Right now I have no clue what I want to major in or a career for me.  Therefore I would like to figure it out, the sooner the better.

2. Graduate in 4 years.  Since I can be indecisive I don't want that to be who I am the rest of my life.  I want to figure out what's best for me and graduate in 4 years.  I know it could be hard but that won't stop me from trying to reach it.

3. Get good grades.  I would like to have a 3.0 or higher at ISU and not fail (or drop too late) any classes.

4. Win an intramural shirt.  I love sports and would like to win at least one shirt in the next 4 years.

5. Study abroad.  I think it would be a great experience to get to study abroad.  Currently I'm thinking Spain.

6. Go to at least one home game of every sport. Also, rush the field in the Jack Trice Stadium after a huge game that we win. Maybe the Iowa State vs. Iowa game next year? :)

7. Go to one dance a year and be kissed under the camponile at midnight.

8. Make life long friends, whether it be one or a hunderd.



After college I want to...

9. Find the perfect job for myself and get my student debt paid for in a few years or less.

10. The American Dream.  I would like a wonderful loving husband, a few kids, and a house with a white picket fence.

11. After I get married I would like to revisist ISU and bring my husband so he can see (if he didn't go here) where I lived for 4 years.  Also take a stroll around the lake, even though I would already know by then that it was true love.

12. Go outside the United States (Besides studying abroad the first time). I would like to experience and see what the world has to offer.  I would like for my family to be able to come with so I'm with loved ones and so they can have the same experience.

13. Go on another missions trip.  I like helping others and going on a missions trip I get to do that and also grow closer with God. Also I'd like to introduce someone to God and Christianity, doesn't have to be on the trip.  One more is I'd like to read the whole Bible through.

14. When I get old I want to be the neighbor grandma/mom/friend figure that people/kids can come to me for advice. With maybe the occasional homemade cookies.

15. Finish my bucket list and add more to it for an amazing life.

Monday, September 3, 2012

A Time When I Was At My Best

A time when I was at my best...

I would have to say my senior year of high school.  My senior year was full of unforgettable memories and achievements.  I knew almost all I could know about the school including the ways around the halls, shortcuts, teachers, and how to make the best of it.  I was involved in many activites through the years including Student Senate, National Honor Society, Young Leaders of Character, Academic Decathlon, a youth group in my church, and sports (my senior year limited down from 5 to 2, volleyball and soccer).  I took all the AP classes I could and college classes at UNI.  I even had a job most of my senior year.  I kept very busy with all the activites and still maintained a 4.0 GPA all four years of high school, leading to become valedictorian.  I wrote and spoke my speech in front of hundreds of people on graduation day.  I was and still am very happy with my life.
 
My senior year I decided that I wanted to become a student of Iowa State University.  I recieved some great scholarships that are helping me through, like the Hixson Scholarship.  I also have an amazing family and friends that support me.  Now, as a student at ISU, I will take everything I learned in my past to make my adventure here at Iowa State my next best time in my life.