Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Day two: 9 things about yourself

1. I'm obsessed with being independent, at all costs. My biggest fear is vulnerability and I very rarely imply to anyone that I depend on them in any manner. Sometimes it's even difficult for me to depend on my true best friends simply because I'm so fixated on the idea of being completely independent and untouchable.
2. My least favorite kind of people are those who insist that they can't trust anyone because one person betrayed their trust. Please, everyone has that "one person," but that doesn't mean they should apply to everyone.
3. I think of honesty as a highest virtue. I'm not perfect by any means (and I commit my fair share of dishonesty), but I almost always think that it's the best policy. Blunt honesty doesn't offend me long-term. I'd rather know the truth initially than be fed lies I'll eventually figure out anyway.
4. I generally think very logically and factually. The biggest two exceptions probably lie in my firm belief in ghosts and the value in astrology. Aside from that, I'm about as logical as they come.
5. I genuinely appreciate the smallest things in life. They make me happier than anything else. The simple sound of trees ruffling in the wind or leaves crunching at the start of fall can (and often do) optimize my entire mood. I'm always happiest outdoors, enjoying the simplicity and beauty of nature and the minute details in life that we often overlook.
6. I'm extremely realistic but also extremely optimistic and positive. I'm rarely ever in a bad mood, and if I am it's usually over something trivial (but short-lived) or pretty serious. It takes more than you can comprehend to ruin my day.
7. I know myself better than anyone else. There are a few people who know me extremely well, but I know myself inside and out. Generally insults and criticisms don't phase me very much because I already know all of my faults better than anyone else possibly could. That being said, I'm a huge advocate of constant self-improvement.
8. I really think that 95% of people can be almost entirely figured out within the first 15 minutes of knowing them. Everything a person proclaims about themselves or the world they perceive around them says bounds about the person they truly are. Most people are extremely easy to read, and trust me... most people do not make for very interesting books. If I can't solve your life story in 15 minutes, I'm interested. If I like what I read, I'm interested. The world is full of boring, monotonous people and I don't consider myself one of them, therefore I'm only truly interested in those who aren't, either.
9. I love change. It's honestly the one thing I am constantly looking forward to. I'm the type of person who is always looking toward the future, always looking for how things can change. I'm easily bored in many ways, so change is almost always exciting and motivating (even though it sometimes scares me, too).

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