I'm Blue

I don't feel particularly sad though.

Today is good actually. My father-in-law had surgery this morning and all went well. It's a blessing that it's over now.

That's not why I say I'm blue. Evidently, that's my personality type. You know, if you're prone to believing personality tests.

This test, based off of writings by Taylor Hartman, Ph.D., aligns your personality with one of four major colors: red, yellow, blue or white. Here's Dr. Hartman's book:



I read about this via a blog written by one of my favorite writers. So I hopped over and took the test.

And I'm blue.

Blues (Motive: Intimacy)
Blues are motivated by Intimacy. They seek to genuinely connect with others, and need to be understood and appreciated. Everything they do is quality-based. They are loyal friends, employers, and employees. Whatever or whomever they commit to is their sole (and soul) focus. They love to serve and give of themselves freely in order to nurture others' lives.

Blues have distinct preferences and have the most controlling personality. Their personal code of ethics is remarkably strong and they expect others to live honest, committed lives as well. They enjoy sharing meaningful moments in conversation as well as paying close attention to special life events (e.g. birthdays and anniversaries). Blues are dependable, thoughtful, and analytical; but can also be self-righteous, worry-prone, and moody. They are "sainted pit-bulls" who never let go of something or someone once they are committed. When you deal with a BLUE, be sincere and make a genuine effort to understand and appreciate them.

Interesting.

I've always known I'm a bit controlling. It's what causes me to bump heads with my youngest son. And my brothers, when we were growing up.

I am very loyal. And committed. (And not the straight-jacket kind of committed either. Well, not usually anyway. There are days though...)

I cannot say that everything I do is quality. My eighth-grade science class oral presentation, with accompanying poster board display, on the moon and its effects on tides is a testament to that. Schlock. Pure schlock.

Analytical?! I think of analytical people as those possessing much reason. I'm too emotionally bent to claim any great amount of reason. This characterization would just crack up my husband.

On the flip side, if you shorten the word to, um, anal... well, sure, I fit the bill.

Worry prone? You betcha! I hate it because it makes my faith appear weak. I fight it with prayer. Lots of prayer.

Self-righteous? I've been guilty of that. But being a Christian has tempered it greatly. It's hard to be self righteous when you realize what a slug you are in your sin.

Still, it's interesting.

I like taking personality tests. But I'm always happy when something is way off base. Because we're all individuals, and I don't like to be pigeonholed.

If you want to take the test, click HERE. Be aware that there's a simple test that's free (and you know that's what this cheap chick chose) and an advanced one that costs some dough.

When you're done, leave a comment and tell me what color you are and what it means. I might just learn something about you.

Or not.