Friday, May 29, 2009

The post-graduation blog

So this is it... my post-graduation blog. I graduated on May 16th from UMUC and it was a great moment in my life. Being at the ceremony with 1000 other graduates and listening to their stories made me feel something that I hadn't felt in my four years at UMUC. I felt a sense of community. We didn't share memories of homecoming games, or dorm adventures. But all of us, mostly adult learners, shared a common story of perseverance, patience, and dedication. It seemed as though all of us had to balance school, work, and family life, not to mention the unforeseen occurrences that befall us all.

That Saturday, my family had a special dinner. It was awesome because we had flank steak and two kinds of potatoes and salads. I was really happy. One of my friends asked me a couple of days later if I cried when i got my diploma. I didn't. I was in shock. I almost didn't believe that I had done it. But by Tuesday, I had a couple of good cries. I cried about my parents not being able to make it because of circumstances completely out of their control. I cried because I wasn't able to invite people that I wanted to invite because we didn't find receive our tickets until the last minute. And I cried because I worked 13 days in a row and was totally exhausted.

So here's the thing... I graduated 12 days ago and although I should be happy about it, I have been feeling overwhelmed and stressed. Yesterday, I was at work and felt like I was going to lose my marbles. I have had a number of projects and requests and I guess that since I haven't had homework to redirect my focus, my mind has been drifting to work issues in the evenings, leaving me feeling completely exhausted. I have even dreamt about work issues. So yesterday, while at work my mind began to race. It was disturbing and unnerving. I talked to my coworker about all the emotions I was feelings, but that still didn't make me feel better.

A little bit later... oh man... I sent a very short, to the point email to my supervisor... "Can you talk?" It was the beginning of a conversation that effectively got me down off the ledge. I was feeling a loss of control and profound sadness, the kind of sadness that makes you have one of two thoughts; run and don't stop running or curl up in a corner and rock back and forth. I didn't have either option, so I choose to talk it through and it was really helpful.

First of all, post-graduation depression is a real thing. I was feeling depressed and a sense of loss. The space that use to be filled with homework wasn't being filled. So my mind was refocusing that energy on work, so much so that I was constantly thinking about work, even dreaming about it. Not good...

But I will say this, though talking it though, J gave me some practically suggestions to help combat my stress. I gave some of the suggestions a try today and even though I didn't get everything done today, I have a concrete idea of what I did get done.

So what's the point? Sometimes even a great moment in your life, a moment that should bring happiness, even those moments can bring stress and even a period of grieving. The key is to come up with a constructive way to deal with it.

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Christopher Plummer


I think I love Captain VonTrapp - He's so dreamy!

Wednesday, April 08, 2009

Goals and Temptations

I have been wanting to put into words the things I've been feeling for the past few weeks. I've had such a wide range of emotions, that I found myself confused and unsure of myself and really, really unfocused. The crazy thing is that I have had to be extremely focused in the past three weeks. I've had three weeks of paradoxical emotions.

As the co-chair of the diversity committee, I had to be on hand to help prepare for Diversity Week. My role, primarily was to see to the contracts and rosters. I wanted to have to have it done early because I knew that Diversity Week fell on the same week as the opening of Rep Stage's show, God's Ear. As the supervisor of the house managers, I had to prepare all the contracts and co-ordinate all the schedules. It was a lot to think do. I didn't know how I was going to make it through the week. 

I survived the weeks leading up to spring break which was good because I had big plans for spring break. I planned to spend my spring break working in the ministry. I usually only get to go out in the ministry on Saturdays, but I made plans to go out everyday. So far everything is going well. 

However...

I notice that whenever I make plans to devote more time to spiritual things, it never fails - the devil swoops in to throw an obstacle to keep me from reaching my goals. I have already faced a challenge that almost caused me to take a false step. Temptation was set before me, but because I put the matter in God's hands, I was able to resist. I often think about the scripture at Romans 7:21-23 that says, "I find, then, this law in my case: that when I wish to do what is right, what is bad is present with me. 22 I really delight in the law of God according to the man I am within, 23 but I behold in my members another law warring against the law of my mind and leading me captive to sin’s law that is in my members.”

When I think of this scripture, I know that the struggles I face to are to be expected. When I want to do better spiritually, challenges will arise. The devil doesn't want me to get closer to Jehovah God. So he custom builds challenges that are meant to deter me from that goal. Sometimes the challenge comes and I don't fare so well and sometimes, the challenges come and I breeze right through. This time around, I didn't breeze right through, but I didn't give in. So I'm proud of that.

So I keep praying that I resist all the temptations that come my way.  

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

25 iPod Guilty Pleasures

This is my list of iPod guilty pleasures. These are songs that I only listen to when no one is around. After you read mine, make your own list so we can all have a good laugh.

This is in no particular order:

  1. Cher - Strong Enough
  2. Bee Gees - Staylin' Alive
  3. Chicago - You're the Inspiration
  4. Wham - Everything She Wants
  5. Leann Rimes - Big Deal
  6. Joey McIntyre - Stay the Same
  7. Kanye West - Heartless
  8. Kanye West - Love Lockdown
  9. Debbie Gibson - Losin' Myself
  10. Barbra Steisand - Tell Him
  11. Blind Melon - No Rain
  12. Eddie Murphy - I Meant You No Harm
  13. Bette Midler - He's a Tramp
  14. Richard Marx - Right Here Waiting
  15. Guns and Roses - Sweet Child of Mine
  16. Tatyana Ali - He Loves Me
  17. Katey Sagal - September Rain
  18. TLC - No Scrubs
  19. Weird Al Yankovic - White and Nerdy
  20. NSYNC - Gone
  21. Wayne Newton - Danke Schoen
  22. Lauryn Hill & Tanya Blout - His Eyes are on the Sparrow
  23. Hugh Grant - Pop Goes My Heart
  24. Whitesnake - Is this Love
  25. Van Halen - Right Now

Monday, March 02, 2009

Stay in the Fight

I wrote this blog in August 2007...but I think it bears repeating...

I heard some thing inspirational the other day. Fran Drescher was talking about a technique she used to get thought her cancer treatments. She kept two rubber bands on her wrist. Any time she started having negative thoughts like "I can't do this" or "This is too hard", she would snap one of the rubber bands. It was like a quick snap back to reality and a deterrent to allowing the negative thoughts that she would inevitably have from taking over and consuming her.

I got to thinking that her technique could be applied in just about any situation. We all face challenges in our lives and negative thoughts are more than abundant inside our heads and hearts. We have goals that we want to reach, but there is something holding us back. Taking that step is scary. But you know what, not taking that step can be even worse.

Are you stuck in a job you hate? Why not quit and do the thing that really fulfills your real passion? Do you want to lose weight? Who doesn't ? I know I do. Taking that step, making the step to take my life back was one of the hardest decisions I've had to make. I was stuck in a vicious of negative thoughts and bad habits.

There are always reasons why you can't do something. But the truth is that it's not that you can't, it's that you won't. Everything is hard when your attitude is led by the negative thoughts in your head. It's time to break out of the cycle of negativity and surround yourself with positive thoughts, from within yourself and from the people closest to you.

So go grab two rubber bands and stay in the fight!

Saturday, February 28, 2009

It happened again

Ok... Last night I saw "He's Just Not Into You" and it was basically good. It would've been better if it had fewer "S" words. Jennifer Aniston's character, Beth, was dating Ben Affleck for seven year and she was frustrated that he didn't want to get married. This story line was juxtaposed to three other stories of women who also had man troubles. It was definitely a chick flick.

Now, you're probably wondering what "it happened again" means? Jennifer Aniston showed up in my dream again. This time, my brother, Scott, my sister, Tiffany and I saw Jennifer in Broadway show. The stage kind of buckled and Jennifer lost her place in the script. Since Tiffany was stage managing, Tiffany told her the next line and everyone had a good laugh. Then it started to rain in the theatre. People started to panic and Jennifer was trying to make sure that people weren't getting hurt. Scott had an ipod and she told him to put it in his pocket before something happened to it and then we left the theatre. I was sure Jennifer was right behind us. But as we made our way through the backstage corridors, I realized that she was gone.

When we got outside, I realized that I had Jennifer's glasses and this man came up behind me and stole them. Eventually, we caught up with Jennifer and asked her where she went. Then I woke up.

Monday, February 23, 2009

Strange Dreams

I stayed home from work today because I wasn't feeling well. I took some Tylenol Cold which immediately put me to sleep. So, of course, I had a crazy dream.

I was on a reality TV show like the Amazing Race and my partner was Jennifer Aniston. We had a bunch of challenges, including finding great fitting jeans. We went from place to place around the country doing different challenges. It was really fun and it seemed like we would win.

Then I woke up.

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Jung Typology Test


Your Type is INFJ

Strength of the preferences %
Introverted - 78
Intuitive - 38
Feeling - 12
Judging - 100
Qualitative analysis of your type formula

You are:

  • very expressed introvert
  • moderately expressed intuitive personality
  • slightly expressed feeling personality
  • very expressed judging personality

Thursday, January 22, 2009

My spring schedule

WRTG 388: Advanced Grammar and Style (3)
02/14/09 - 05/15/09 WEB
An examination of the basic units of grammatical description, the nature of grammatical categories and structures and the reasons for creating and using them, and the application of grammatical concepts to written style.

MUSC 436: Jazz: Then and Now (3)
01/28/09 - 05/06/09 W 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
An examination of jazz in America during the past 75 years--its major styles and influential artists. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: HUMN 436 or MUSC 436.

Monday, January 19, 2009

"Sober"

***I love this song so much - Say what you want, but Kelly Clarkson is awesome!***

And I don't know
This could break my heart or save me
Nothing's real
Until you let go completely
So here I go with all my thoughts I've been saving
So here I go with all my fears weighing on me

Three months and I'm still sober
Picked all my weeds but kept the flowers
But I know it's never really over

And I don't know
I could crash and burn but maybe
At the end of this road I might catch a glimpse of me
So I won't worry about my timing, I want to get it right
No comparing, second guessing, no not this time

Three months and I'm still breathing
Been a long road since those hands I left my tears in but I know
It's never really over, no

Wake up

Three months and I'm still standing here
Three months and I'm getting better yeah
Three months and I still am

Three months and it's still harder now
Three months I've been living here without you now
Three months yeah, three months

Three months and I'm still breathing
Three months and I still remember it
Three months and I wake up

Three months and I'm still sober
Picked all my weeds but kept the flowers

Thursday, December 25, 2008

100 Truths

001. Real name → Julie Marie Jones
002. Nickname(s)→ Jules, JJ
003. Status → Single
004. Zodiac sign → I don't believe in that
005. Male or female → Female.

006. Elementary → Howard Park, Calvin E Rodwell, Hilton, Dicky Hill and Deer Park
007. Middle School → Deer Park Jr High and Woodlawn Middle - I would love to completely forget those years
008. High School → Milford Mill Sr High - It was awesome...so I'm told!
010. Hair color → Brown, Black.
011. Long or short → Short.
012. Loud or Quiet → Quiet.
013. Sweats or Jeans → Jeans
014. Phone or Camera → Phone
015. Health freak → In theory, not in action
016. Drink or Smoke? → Drink, but not much.
017. Do you have a crush on someone? → Yes.
018. Eat or Drink → Can't I do both?
019. Piercings → Only in my ears
020. Tattoos → No

FIRSTS:
023. First piercing → five or six years old.
024. First best friend → Keia Smith
025. First award → yeah, right... like I remember that
026. First crush → Some little boy in the 7th grade
027. First pet → A Cat, I think her name was Bianca
028. First big vacation → Cuarnavaca, Mexico
030. First big birthday → I remember my 9th or 10th birthday because I got an Atari

CURRENTLY:
049. Eating → I just ate the most awesome chocolate chip cookies... .thanks Gina!
050. Drinking → Water....nature's soda
052. I'm about to → wash my hair.
053. Listening to → Linkin Park
054. Plans for today → Wash my hair, go the kingdom hall.
055. Waiting for → LOST to come back on

YOUR FUTURE:
058. Want kids? → Not today, maybe tomorrow
059. Want to get married? → Yes.
060. Careers in mind → Theatre Management or Technical Theatre or maybe both.

WHICH IS BETTER WITH GIRL/BOY?
068. Lips or eyes → Eyes
069. where did this question go?
070. Shorter or taller → Taller
072. Romantic or spontaneous → Romantic
073. Nice stomach or nice arms → what an odd question
074. Sensitive or loud → Sensitive
075. Hook-up or relationship → relationship.
077. Trouble maker or hesitant → neither

HAVE YOU EVER:
080. Lost glasses/contacts → constantly
081. Ran away from home → Not successfully
082. Held a gun/knife for self defense → No
083. Killed somebody → No, only threatened...long story
084. Broken someone's heart → Yes
085. Been arrested → No
087. Cried when someone died → yes

DO YOU BELIEVE IN:
089. Yourself → mostly
090. Miracles → Yes
091. Love at first sight → No
092. Heaven → Yes
093. Santa Claus → really? No Virginia, there is no Santa Claus
095. Kiss on the first date → No.

ANSWER TRUTHFULLY:
097. Is there one person you want to be with right now → yes
098. Are you seriously happy with where you are in life → mostly
099. Do you believe in God → Yes
100. Post as 100 truths and tag 10 people → so bossy

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Trick Knee

I found out from the doctor today that the reason why I've been having knee pain is that I have calcium deposits in the lower quadrant of my knee. Now I have to go see an orthopedist to follow up. Hopefully, nothing evasive has to be done.
I'll keep you posted.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Melinda's Blog

I read my friend Melinda's blog tonight and realized just how insightful she is about current events. As I typed that last sentence, I realized how horrible it sounds. It was only recently that we became friends, although we've worked at the same college for a while. We bonded over Facebook and our mutual love of our dogs.

But reading her blog tonight gave me great insight into her thinking. She wrote about the election, Rolling Stone's "greatest (fill in the blank) of all time" lists, the insanity and insensitivity of the common man, and a college catalog that seems to haunt her days and nights.

The election
The excitement surrounding the election has been more than I could stand at times, mostly because I am politically neutral. I can appreciate that this election was historic and in many people's minds, as a country, the United States has made a giant step forward in terms of race relations. However, one of the things that Barack Obama had going for him was that he wasn't George Bush. There were a lot of people who wanted "Anyone But Bush"... That campaign strategy didn't work for John Kerry in 2004. But this time around, people knew that GW was leaving and they just didn't want another version of GW in the white house.

But Melinda makes a good point in her blog. There are people who aren't happy that Obama won. They think the economy is going to get worse. They think that the world is going to end shortly after January 20th. What is worse, they think that Obama's plan to help the middle class will be nothing but a handout to help undeserving people. Wait! Isn't GW doing that now? He's just calling it a bailout for the greedy banks that gave out bad loans to people who couldn't afford them.

Don't get me wrong. I don't hate GW. I don't know the man. I think he made bad decisions as president. But what president hasn't? Even FDR who started the WPA and other programs to help stimulate jobs during the Great Depression was criticized for helping out the lower class. And in a way, I get it. Those programs were never meant to last indefinitely. But there are remnants of those programs in existence today.

But I guess what really gets me are the people who think that government programs to help people get back on their feet are wrong and support laziness...that is until the critics need help themselves. I have been seeing reports of middle class folks who are losing their homes and having to go to food pantries to get help to feed their families. When I see these stories, I wonder how these folks felt about government programs before they needed them. Here's another question - Is it wrong to help low income families, but ok to help middle income families? Some people would have you believe that it is.

One thing is for certain, at least in my mind. The scene of American politics is definitely changing. Some people will think that since we have an African-American president, then we, as a country, must not have the race relation issues that we've faced in the past. There are people who will continue to think that a "colored muslim" shouldn't run the country. They won't want to admit that they don't even know who Obama is and what he stands for. They will only see a black man. I've even heard bad jokes about what will be served at the inauguration (fried chicken and other assorted foods associated with African-Americans). It just shows that no matter far we have come, we aren't where we need to be.

Sunday, November 23, 2008

Reba and Kelly, part 2

So I just got back from seeing Reba and Kelly and IT WAS AWESOME!




I've seen Reba perform 6 times, but it was my first time seeing Kelly. She is amazing. She has so many sides... so many genres that she can sing. I'm so glad that I saw her...

I guess I can say this... it is my blog after all... but I was sitting in front of some interesting people... OK...they seemed like rednecks.... the kind that would give Gretchen Wilson a run for her money. One even admitted that she hadn't taken her ADHD medication, so she might get a little hyper. It was fine, until she actually got hyper. I was so glad when Fancy finally came on because then she calmed down a bit.

I guess I dont' really having anything reflective to say about the concert. Except that one song in particular got to me. I have always loved the song "And Still". It's about a woman who, in a far away town, runs into the love of her life. The only problem is that they aren't together anymore and to make matters worse, he's married... but she still loves him and can't even tell him. It hit a little too close to home for me this time and I got a little teary eyed. I think Reba did too.

Saturday, November 22, 2008

Reba and Kelly Clarkson

Finally, I'm able to get my thoughts together to sit down and blog again. I finally have a day off from the box office and I'm treating myself to a concert. I'm going to see Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson in concert at the 1st Mariner Arena.

I've seen Reba in concert 5 times; the first time was in 1995. Coincidentally, I met Reba at that concert. She was very nice. Reba put on a great show back then. Her concerts were very theatrical with costume changes and set changes. When I saw her in 2004, however, she had scaled back the show. Some people complained, but it was actually refreshing for me. See, it had always been about the music for me. Don't get me wrong, I loved the show. But ultimately, I went for the music.

Now Reba's with Kelly Clarkson and if it's anything like the CMT crossroads, I know I'll love it. Melissa Peterson, Barbara Jean from Reba (the show) is the opening act and from what I can tell, Reba and Melissa still have great fun together. They really are like Lucy and Ethel. It was a shame that the CW cancelled their show. REBA was one of the only shows that families could watch together on the CW.

I'll let you know how the concert goes tonight.

Tuesday, November 04, 2008

Neither Red, Nor Blue

Below is an excerpt from an article called "How do Jehovah’s Witnesses view voting?" from the November 1, 1999 Watchtower Magazine.

Of course, in some democratic lands, as many as 50 percent of the population do not turn out to vote on election day. As for Jehovah’s Witnesses, they do not interfere with the right of others to vote; neither do they in any way campaign against political elections. They respect and cooperate with the authorities who are duly elected in such elections. (Romans 13:1-7) As to whether they will personally vote for someone running in an election, each one of Jehovah’s Witnesses makes a decision based on his Bible-trained conscience and an understanding of his responsibility to God and to the State. (Matthew 22:21; 1 Peter 3:16) In making this personal decision, the Witnesses consider a number of factors.

First, Jesus Christ said of his followers: “They are no part of the world, just as I am no part of the world.” (John 17:14) Jehovah’s Witnesses take this principle seriously. Being “no part of the world,” they are neutral in the political affairs of the world.—John 18:36.

Second, the apostle Paul referred to himself as an “ambassador” representing Christ to the people of his day. (Ephesians 6:20; 2 Corinthians 5:20) Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that Christ Jesus is now the enthroned King of God’s heavenly Kingdom, and they, like ambassadors, must announce this to the nations. (Matthew 24:14; Revelation 11:15) Ambassadors are expected to be neutral and not to interfere in the internal affairs of the countries to which they are sent. As representatives of God’s heavenly Kingdom, Jehovah’s Witnesses feel a similar obligation not to interfere in the politics of the countries where they reside.

A third factor to consider is that those who have a part in voting a person into office may become responsible for what he does. (Compare 1 Timothy 5:22, The New English Bible.) Christians have to consider carefully whether they want to shoulder that responsibility.

Fourth, Jehovah’s Witnesses greatly value their Christian unity. (Colossians 3:14) When religions get involved in politics, the result is often division among their members. In imitation of Jesus Christ, Jehovah’s Witnesses avoid becoming involved in politics and thus maintain their Christian unity.—Matthew 12:25; John 6:15; 18:36, 37.

Fifth and finally, their keeping out of politics gives Jehovah’s Witnesses freeness of speech to approach people of all political persuasions with the important message of the Kingdom.—Hebrews 10:35.

In view of the Scriptural principles outlined above, in many lands Jehovah’s Witnesses make a personal decision not to vote in political elections, and their freedom to make that decision is supported by the law of the land.

Thursday, October 30, 2008

song snippets

I only got 4 minutes... to save the world :)

***************
All that matters, that you recognize that it's just about respect!

***************
Maybe we'll meet at a bar
He'll drive a funky car
Maybe we'll meet at a club
And fall so deeply in love
He'll tell me I'm the one
And we'll have so much fun
I'll be the girl of his dreams maybe

***************

In my head there is a mirror
When I've been bad, I've been wrong

***************

actually, bottom line, you tell the truth sometimes,
and sometimes you tell the truth like you're pulling taffy.

***************

Now I gotta cut loose, footloose
Kick off my Sunday shoes

***************

We all wanna feel special...

This special need
That's within us
Brings out the best
Yet worst in us

***************

I believe in love, I believe in love
A love that's real, love that's strong
Love that lives on and on

***************

I’m gonna take that mountain
Ain’t nothing gonna slow me down
And there ain’t no way around it
Gonna leave it level with the ground
Ain’t just gonna cross it, climb it, fight it
I’m gonna take that mountain

***************

The more I live - the more I learn.
The more I learn - the more I realize
The less I know.

***************

I've seen the fires of deep division
The hearts of stone, the cold ambition
But I have found my sacred mission
To live in this world and still believe
That there is

One sky above, there is just one source of love

Monday, October 20, 2008

the internal contradiction

so many feelings
race through my mind

frustration
fear
stress
worry
sleeplessness
anxiety

at the same time
i feel

relief
accomplishment
anticipation
love

i crave
sleep
reassurance
peace of mind
a calming hand

Saturday, September 27, 2008

The Karate Kid, Balance, Degrees and such...

So here's the thing... I've been on my new job for four weeks now. I'm losing some of my IT skills, but I'm picking up new ones. I still don't feel like I'm in charge of the box office, but my managerial skills have been put through the test.

I keep watching the Karate Kid movie and although I feel stupid for saying this, it has taught me something that I need to do to make it through this new job. Mr. Miyagi's whole purpose in teaching Daniel karate isn't to be able to defend himself against bullies; although that is a major reason. The most important reason for Daniel to learn karate is to learn balance; balance in life, balance in relationships, in everything.

I think I have spread myself too thin over the years and I haven't achieved that level of balance that I need to live a happy life. I've been working on my bachelor's degree for three years now and I don't feel any more intelligent or even knowledgeable than I was before I started. I'm at the point where I don't like it anymore and I almost feel resentment for having done it. My original goal was to get the degree so that I could teach. Then the rules changed. I may not be able to teach now without a masters. And everyone is trying to tell me that I have to get one. I don't think so.

From what I've seen, there is a certain amount of disrespect for those of us without a certain level of degree. I almost have my bachelor's. But when you work in an educational institution, one of the first things people ask is "where did you get your degree?" as if that is the defining aspect of your life. Heaven forbide you don't have a degree and people will either devalue everything you say or they will make it their personal mission to save you from your own ignorance. The fact of the matter is that not every job requires a degree and not every person is cut out to go to college. There are a lot of jobs that require non-traditional education, including and especially the IT field. What I've seen in recent years is IT people being treated like dirt because, in general, they don't have degrees. But when someone with a degree has a computer problem, suddenly the IT person is a genius. There's definitely a disconnect.

But it's not my aim to complain about the educational snobbery that I've encountered. I guess I needed to vent. It is my last semester of classes and I truly want it to end soon.

Saturday, September 20, 2008

The Dewey Color System®

Introduction

The Dewey Color System® is the world's first and only validated, color-based personality career testing instrument. Based on our experience and your interests, your best suited occupations are listed below.

Best Occupational Category
You're a CREATOR
Key Words:
Nonconforming, Impulsive, Expressive, Romantic, Intuitive, Sensitive, and Emotional
These original types place a high value on aesthetic qualities and have a great need for self-expression. They enjoy working independently, being creative, using their imagination, and constantly learning something new. Fields of interest are art, drama, music, and writing or places where they can express, assemble, or implement creative ideas.

CREATOR OCCUPATIONS
Suggested careers are Advertising Executive, Architect, Web Designer, Creative Director, Public Relations, Fine or Commercial Artist, Interior Decorator, Lawyer, Librarian, Musician, Reporter, Art Teacher, Broadcaster, Technical Writer, English Teacher, Architect, Photographer, Medical Illustrator, Corporate Trainer, Author, Editor, Landscape Architect, Exhibit Builder, and Package Designer.

CREATOR WORKPLACES
Consider workplaces where you can create and improve beauty and aesthetic qualities. Unstructured, flexible organizations that allow self-expression work best with your free-spirited nature.

Suggested Creator workplaces are advertising, public relations, and interior decorating firms; artistic studios, theaters and concert halls; institutions that teach crafts, universities, music, and dance schools. Other workplaces to consider are art institutes, museums, libraries, and galleries.


2nd Best Occupational Category
You're a SOCIAL MANAGER
Key Words:
Tactful, Cooperative, Generous, Understanding, Insightful, Friendly, and Cheerful
This very social type enjoys working in groups, sharing responsibilities, and being the center of attention. Fields of interest are instructing, helping, nurturing, care giving and instructing-especially young people. They discuss and consider feelings in order to solve problems, lead, direct, persuade, guide, organize and enlighten others.


http://www.careerpath.com/career-tests/colorcareercounselor.aspx