Monday, May 21, 2012

ISFJ

Introverted
Sensing
Feeling
Judging

I took a personality test out of curiosity to see what it would say about me.  I've changed a lot over the years and its interesting to see how I have evolved as a woman, a wife, a friend, a sister, a daughter, and a Christian. Thank God!  Imagine how life would be if we didn't evolve. 
If you are interested in taking the test as well you can take it here.

My pastor calls me a melancholy (introverted and thoughtful, creative and independent) and choleric (ambitious and leader-like, swinging moods, and assertiveness).  He kinda hits the nail on the head.  Do you ever try to be a personality you aren't just to prove that you aren't moody?  If you want to know more about the four temperaments you can look here for more information.

As I look over the explanation for my ISFJ categorization, I very carefully analyze it to make sure its accurate.  (I'm sure this behavior fits in perfectly with the characteristics of one of these letters.)
Some words to describe an ISFJ:
  • "need to be needed"
  • desire to serve others (this is so me.)
  • often go unappreciated (I'm a teacher; can I get an amen?)
  • maintain strong loyalties (I will choke someone who messes with my loved ones. *That's a promise, not a threat.)
  • meals, gifts, and celebrations are infinitely mapped out
  • family oriented
  • few, close friends (for this reason, they are willing to do anything for these friends and are extremely dependable and loyal)
  • unexplained moodiness
To sum it up, I agree with all of these although I would particularly like to deny the unexplained moodiness.  (I won't because I can't.)

It's neat to think about why you are the way you are and how you tick. 

So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. Genesis 1:27

Friday, May 18, 2012

Twitchy Palm

I have a desire to turn this into something more...

Some other things I'm coveting lately...

My new running shoes.  They are my inspiration to start training for my third half marathon. 
They are the most comfortable, airy, prettiest shoes ever.















My kindle.  Seriously, this thing is genius.

Joe's Jeans.  They make my booty look great.  Along with a lot of hard work and lunges!

My new purple and gold Jack Rogers!
Thank you, hubby (and dogs) for my Mother's Day gift! <3 




In case you missed out, my hubby graced me with a wonderful Mother's Day gift (no, I'm not pregnant, mom!) even though I'm not a momma!

He is so wonderful to me.  I have so many places and ideas for how to wear these lovely sandals.  I just can't wait to break them in.






On another note, I have many sewing projects I need to get to work on.  There are numerous showers coming up, various weddings, not to mention all the ruffled maxi skirts I need to add to my closet!










Monday, May 14, 2012

Weekend of Mothers

The whole weekend was a celebration!
We celebrated new mothers, mother in-laws, grandmothers, great grandmothers, and great great grandmothers!
On top of that, we also celebrated the health of my friends' father.
Earlier this year he was rushed the hospital after suffering a brain aneurism and thank God, he is doing well and has almost fully recovered from the incident.  It was amazing to see him up and walking and hanging out with friends on Saturday.  I particularly enjoyed hearing him play music; one of his favorite things to do.  How great our God is!

Saturday was extra special because I got so see my sweet nephew, Camdon.  His mom and dad are such wonderful friends to my hubs and me.  We miss them dearly because they live in Jacksonville, NC, but luckily, we still get to see them quite often.
Just look at him!  You can't help, but want to eat him up.

Saturday was a nice day for me because my hubby went golfing all day which left me home alone to clean and sew and veg out.
I love days like these.

So I took the opportunity to check on our veggies...
Football keeps a close eye on them as well.  Lucky for us, he hasn't figured out how to dig them up yet!

I made Sarah (Camdon's momma) her "First Mother's Day" gift:
AND I created a maxi skirt using a tutorial I had found from Merrick's Art and Elle Apparel.  I have fallen in LOVE with this maxi skirt and can't wait to get my hands on more jersey knit fabric so that I can make more.

The ruffles on the bottom are to die for.  Literally, I could die.  I know - they're ruffles, but they're so stinkin' cute!  They add so much to the skirt!  As I type, I'm online trying to find fabric for cheap so I can do this x25 and just live in them.