Before I get started on this post I just need to clarify that I LOVE Portland! I really do. I love everything about it, but I have noticed that people are almost too casual when it comes to job interviews. Which is why I make it perfectly clear before someone comes in for an interview that it is business professional.
Anyway so this for the most part has not been a problem, until we had the luxury of interviewing this girl with half a brain today. Let me tell you a joy she was. If it wasn't enough that she didn't comprehend what business professional was, this girl walked in with an attitude. Apparently having a college education entitles you to something. Who needs common courtesy or common sense when you have a Bachelor's degree and an 8 page resume haha. While she was waiting to be interviewed, she proceeds to ask me about the position that she applied for. Even though I had explained this to her before she came in, as well as asking her to be professionally dressed, being the professional that I am, I proceed to explain it to her 3 more times! Nothing was sinking in and her stupidity was making me angry so I just told her that Rachel (the hiring manager) would cover everything in the interview.
The girl couldn't even remember what job posting she had responded to! Strike 3!
Well if all that wasn't enough to turn her away, right before she walks out the door she says to me in the snottiest, half a brain voice you could imagine, "Just a word to the wise blah blah blah," I can't actually remember the rest haha but something about how I wasn't clear about the position and how she is something important. I didn't really care and I actually found it pretty amusing. Her dumb girl voice is what I found the most entertaining.
So if I didn't HAVE to be professional, this is what my response would have been: "I'm sorry that you are so easily confused. Maybe you should go to Oz and trade those rocks for a real brain, cut your resume down to 1 page, not 8, learn how to dress for a job interview, oh yeah and talk like a normal person you idiot!"
But alas I resolve to be professional and this is what I actually say in the nicest voice that I can bring myself to portray, "I'm very sorry for the misunderstanding. Have a great day."
Anywho I hope that girl gets far in life.
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
I Wanna Be A Toys R Us Kid
Remember in 13 Going On 30 when she wishes to be "30 flirty and thriving?" Yeah that girl was dumb. I guess part of being 13 is the naivety to think that being a grownup is going to be better. The part that really gets me though is after experiencing being a 30 old adult, she goes back to 13 and then chooses to go back to 30!
I couldn't help but think that this girl is D-U-M-B DUMB! Who in their right mind would want to be an adult if they could go back to being a kid???? I personally would rather be a kid and here's why:
1. No responsibility. Do kids have to worry about work, or bills, or being successful in general? Nope. You have to worry about playing with your friends and coming in for dinner when mom or dad call. And watching cartoons on Nickelodeon. That's right you didn't have to be self reliant. That was the life.
2. No relationship drama. You aren't bothered by all the complications of an dating or marriage because you don't even like the opposite sex.
3. Making mistakes is acceptable. Your expected to make stupid mistakes as a kid because you don't "know better," but you can't pull that card as an adult. If you do then you are a menace to society.
4. Having a vivid imagination is acceptable. When you're a kid you're weird if you don't have crazy ideas and let your imagination run wild. As an adult though, people just see you a bit kookoo.
5. No pressure to conform. Lets face it, kids don't worry about what impression their giving off. They just do and say what they want and noone questions it because it's cute and funny. As an adult you pose a threat to society.
and last but not least...
6. Naptime! I'm pretty sure we all took nap time for granted. I know I did. When you were a kid it sounded treacherous but little did you know that it would soon be taken away from you. Why didn't we just love naps when we had the chance?
Well I think about how awesome I would have it if I could just be a kid forever but then I remember that the whole purpose of life is to learn and progress, or some mumbo jumbo like that. So I guess all things considered being an adult isn't so bad.
I couldn't help but think that this girl is D-U-M-B DUMB! Who in their right mind would want to be an adult if they could go back to being a kid???? I personally would rather be a kid and here's why:
1. No responsibility. Do kids have to worry about work, or bills, or being successful in general? Nope. You have to worry about playing with your friends and coming in for dinner when mom or dad call. And watching cartoons on Nickelodeon. That's right you didn't have to be self reliant. That was the life.
2. No relationship drama. You aren't bothered by all the complications of an dating or marriage because you don't even like the opposite sex.
3. Making mistakes is acceptable. Your expected to make stupid mistakes as a kid because you don't "know better," but you can't pull that card as an adult. If you do then you are a menace to society.
4. Having a vivid imagination is acceptable. When you're a kid you're weird if you don't have crazy ideas and let your imagination run wild. As an adult though, people just see you a bit kookoo.
5. No pressure to conform. Lets face it, kids don't worry about what impression their giving off. They just do and say what they want and noone questions it because it's cute and funny. As an adult you pose a threat to society.
and last but not least...
6. Naptime! I'm pretty sure we all took nap time for granted. I know I did. When you were a kid it sounded treacherous but little did you know that it would soon be taken away from you. Why didn't we just love naps when we had the chance?
Well I think about how awesome I would have it if I could just be a kid forever but then I remember that the whole purpose of life is to learn and progress, or some mumbo jumbo like that. So I guess all things considered being an adult isn't so bad.
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Reality Check
Before I get started I want to make it clear that I am in no way trying to bash on anybody but only to express my opinion of the importance of humility. I've noticed a pattern of members of the church that are born and raised in Utah (the men in particular). This is not to say that everyone that's LDS and born in raised in Utah needs a reality check but a majority of you do. I'm sure that there those that are an exception and are normal and realize that they are not above anything or anyone else, in which case this is not directed toward you.
I've dated enough of these guys and had enough of them come into to my office for an interview that I feel like I need to make it known that serving a mission and paying your tithing entitles you to ABSOLUTLEY NOTHING. I'm sorry if that sounds harsh but it doesn't. It doesn't put you above anyone else. I hope this doesn't come across as me making a mission out to be like it's not important because that is the opposite of what I am saying. I believe that everyone should serve one. My problem is people that seem to believe that because they serve a mission and pay their tithing, they are somehow more righteous than anyone else. I'm here to tell you that you aren't. Maybe you haven't made the same mistakes as someone else and you have lived your life differently. That's fine, but don't talk down to me or walk piously as if God somehow loves you more than the rest of the world. In reality God is probably laughing at you. I'm sorry if that is sac-religious, but I have a hard time believing that God doesn't have a sense of humor.
All I am saying is open your mind up and learn to understand how the world actually works outside of your precious bubble. I don't care if you've served a mission. That's awesome if you have! Seriously. And I don't care if you pay your tithing. Great. I do too. I don't care that you go to church every Sunday and don't work on Sundays. That's great! I do the same thing! Am I perfect? Absolutely not! So I'm confused why some of you think that you are. I've made plenty of mistakes in my lifetime but there is this great thing called the Atonement! And because of that I know for a fact that you are not above anyone. More closed minded maybe, but definitely not anymore special in the eyes of God.
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Crash and Burn: Savage Garden to the Rescue
First things first, I don't like talking about feelings. It's not my idea of fun and it's rather uncomfortable for me to talk about deep emotional issues, but I am human and I do have them. That being said this blog is my sanctuary for getting things out haha anyway this month has been pretty rocky. I'm not complaining and I won't go into great detail but lately I've just felt trapped and discouraged and just wanted someone to hug me and tell me that everything will be ok. Well noone's been around to give me a hug or tell me that everything will be ok, but Savage Garden made me feel a little better. I was listening to my Itunes just feeling frustrated with myself when Savage Garden's Crash and Burn came on. And even though it wasn't the hug and reassurance that I wanted it was exactly what I needed to hear. I just pretended that it was written for me and that Savage Garden was serenading me with these words:
When you feel all alone
And a loyal friend is hard to find
You're caught in a one way street
With the monsters in your head
When hopes and dreams are far away and
You feel like you can't face the day
Let me be the one you call
If you jump I'll break your fall
Lift you up and fly away with you into the night
If you need to fall apart
I can mend a broken heart
If you need to crash then crash and burn
You're not alone
And a loyal friend is hard to find
You're caught in a one way street
With the monsters in your head
When hopes and dreams are far away and
You feel like you can't face the day
Let me be the one you call
If you jump I'll break your fall
Lift you up and fly away with you into the night
If you need to fall apart
I can mend a broken heart
If you need to crash then crash and burn
You're not alone
Savage Garden was there in my time of need. I now feel like we are best friends and I know if I jump that they will break my fall and lift me up and fly away with me into the night. And if I need to crash, then I can crash and burn. I'm not alone. Thank you Savage Garden. :)
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Personality Profile
For those who know me, you that I am really into personality profiles and just learning about people in general. I am naturally a people person and I'm pretty good at picking up on things people do and being able to tell what they are doing and why. I'm not saying I've never been wrong about someone before, but 99.9% of the time I'm right on the dot. Anyway I've studied personality tests such as the Color Code and the Meyers Briggs. I've just always been fascinated by things like these, but I do have to say that as insightful as the Color Code is, I really enjoyed how psychologically in depth and informative the Myers Briggs test is. My profile was fairly accurate. Here it is.
Portrait of an ESFP - Extraverted Sensing Feeling Perceiving
As an ESFP, your primary mode of living is focused externally, where you take things in via your five senses in a literal, concrete fashion. Your secondary mode is internal, where you deal with things according to how you feel about them, or how they fit with your personal value system.
ESFPs live in the world of people possibilties. They love people and new experiences. They are lively and fun, and enjoy being the center of attention. They live in the here-and-now, and relish excitement and drama in their lives.
ESFPs have very strong inter-personal skills, and may find themselves in the role of the peacemaker frequently. Since they make decisions by using their personal values, they are usually very sympathetic and concerned for other people's well-being. They're usually quite generous and warm. They are very observant about other people, and seem to sense what is wrong with someone before others might, responding warmly with a solution to a practical need. They might not be the best advice-givers in the world, because they dislike theory and future-planning, but they are great for giving practical care.
ESFP is definitely a spontaneous, optimistic individual. They love to have fun. If the ESFP has not developed their Thinking side by giving consideration to rational thought processing, they tend to become over-indulgent, and place more importance on immediate sensation and gratification than on their duties and obligations. They may also avoid looking at long-term consequences of their actions.
For the ESFP, the entire world is a stage. They love to be the center of attention and perform for people. They're constantly putting on a show for others to entertain them and make them happy. They enjoy stimulating other people's senses, and are extremely good at it. They would love nothing more than for life to be a continual party, in which they play the role of the fun-loving host.
ESFPs love people, and everybody loves an ESFP. One of their greatest gifts is their general acceptance of everyone. They are upbeat and enthusiastic, and genuinely like almost everybody. An ESFP is unfailingly warm and generous with their friends, and they generally treat everyone as a friend. However, once crosesed, an ESFP is likely to make a very strong and stubborn judgment against the person who crossed them. They are capable of deep dislike in such a situation.
The ESFP under a great deal of stress gets overwhelmed with negatives thoughts and possibilities. As an optimistic individual who lives in the world of possibilities, negative possibilities do not sit well with them. In an effort to combat these thoughts, they're likely to come up with simple, global statements to explain away the problem. These simplistic explanations may or may not truly get to the nature of the issue, but they serve the ESFP well by allowing them to get over it.
ESFPs are likely to be very practical, although they hate structure and routine. They like to "go with the flow", trusting in their ability to improvise in any situation presented to them. They learn best with "hands-on" experience, rather than by studying a book. They're uncomfortable with theory. If an ESFP hasn't developed their intuitive side, they may tend to avoid situations which involve a lot of theoretical thinking, or which are complex and ambiguous. For this reason, an ESFP may have difficulty in school. On the other hand, the ESFP does extremely well in situations where they're allowed to learn by interacting with others, or in which they "learn by doing".
ESFPs have a very well-developed appreciation for aesthetic beauty, and an excellent sense of space and function. If they have the means, they're likely to have to have many beautiful possessions, and an artfully furnished home. In general, they take great pleasure in objects of aesthetic beauty. They're likely to have a strong appreciation for the finer things in life, such as good food and good wine.
The ESFP is a great team player. He or she is not likely to create any problems or fuss, and is likely to create the most fun environment possible for getting the task done. ESFPs will do best in careers in which they are able to use their excellent people skills, along with their abilities to meld ideas into structured formats. Since they are fast-paced individuals who like new experiences, they should choose careers which offer or require a lot of diversity, as well as people skills.
ESFPs usually like to feel strongly bonded with other people, and have a connection with animals and small children that is not found in most other types. They're likely to have a strong appreciation for the beauties of nature as well.
The ESFP has a tremendous love for life, and knows how to have fun. They like to bring others along on their fun-rides, and are typically a lot of fun to be with. They're flexible, adaptable, genuinely interested in people, and usually kind-hearted. They have a special ability to get a lot of fun out of life, but they need to watch out for the pitfalls associated with living entirely in the moment.
Portrait of an ESFP - Extraverted Sensing Feeling Perceiving
(Extraverted Sensing with Introverted Feeling)
The Performer
As an ESFP, your primary mode of living is focused externally, where you take things in via your five senses in a literal, concrete fashion. Your secondary mode is internal, where you deal with things according to how you feel about them, or how they fit with your personal value system.
ESFPs live in the world of people possibilties. They love people and new experiences. They are lively and fun, and enjoy being the center of attention. They live in the here-and-now, and relish excitement and drama in their lives.
ESFPs have very strong inter-personal skills, and may find themselves in the role of the peacemaker frequently. Since they make decisions by using their personal values, they are usually very sympathetic and concerned for other people's well-being. They're usually quite generous and warm. They are very observant about other people, and seem to sense what is wrong with someone before others might, responding warmly with a solution to a practical need. They might not be the best advice-givers in the world, because they dislike theory and future-planning, but they are great for giving practical care.
ESFP is definitely a spontaneous, optimistic individual. They love to have fun. If the ESFP has not developed their Thinking side by giving consideration to rational thought processing, they tend to become over-indulgent, and place more importance on immediate sensation and gratification than on their duties and obligations. They may also avoid looking at long-term consequences of their actions.
For the ESFP, the entire world is a stage. They love to be the center of attention and perform for people. They're constantly putting on a show for others to entertain them and make them happy. They enjoy stimulating other people's senses, and are extremely good at it. They would love nothing more than for life to be a continual party, in which they play the role of the fun-loving host.
ESFPs love people, and everybody loves an ESFP. One of their greatest gifts is their general acceptance of everyone. They are upbeat and enthusiastic, and genuinely like almost everybody. An ESFP is unfailingly warm and generous with their friends, and they generally treat everyone as a friend. However, once crosesed, an ESFP is likely to make a very strong and stubborn judgment against the person who crossed them. They are capable of deep dislike in such a situation.
The ESFP under a great deal of stress gets overwhelmed with negatives thoughts and possibilities. As an optimistic individual who lives in the world of possibilities, negative possibilities do not sit well with them. In an effort to combat these thoughts, they're likely to come up with simple, global statements to explain away the problem. These simplistic explanations may or may not truly get to the nature of the issue, but they serve the ESFP well by allowing them to get over it.
ESFPs are likely to be very practical, although they hate structure and routine. They like to "go with the flow", trusting in their ability to improvise in any situation presented to them. They learn best with "hands-on" experience, rather than by studying a book. They're uncomfortable with theory. If an ESFP hasn't developed their intuitive side, they may tend to avoid situations which involve a lot of theoretical thinking, or which are complex and ambiguous. For this reason, an ESFP may have difficulty in school. On the other hand, the ESFP does extremely well in situations where they're allowed to learn by interacting with others, or in which they "learn by doing".
ESFPs have a very well-developed appreciation for aesthetic beauty, and an excellent sense of space and function. If they have the means, they're likely to have to have many beautiful possessions, and an artfully furnished home. In general, they take great pleasure in objects of aesthetic beauty. They're likely to have a strong appreciation for the finer things in life, such as good food and good wine.
The ESFP is a great team player. He or she is not likely to create any problems or fuss, and is likely to create the most fun environment possible for getting the task done. ESFPs will do best in careers in which they are able to use their excellent people skills, along with their abilities to meld ideas into structured formats. Since they are fast-paced individuals who like new experiences, they should choose careers which offer or require a lot of diversity, as well as people skills.
ESFPs usually like to feel strongly bonded with other people, and have a connection with animals and small children that is not found in most other types. They're likely to have a strong appreciation for the beauties of nature as well.
The ESFP has a tremendous love for life, and knows how to have fun. They like to bring others along on their fun-rides, and are typically a lot of fun to be with. They're flexible, adaptable, genuinely interested in people, and usually kind-hearted. They have a special ability to get a lot of fun out of life, but they need to watch out for the pitfalls associated with living entirely in the moment.
| Jungian functional preference ordering: |
| Dominant: Extraverted Sensing |
| Auxiliary: Introverted Feeling |
| Tertiary: Extraverted Thinking |
| Inferior: Introverted Intuition |
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Love's Divine
This is probably the most personal post I've ever made, but I felt the need to express how I feel about the Lord's unconditional love for us. I was listening to "Love's Divine" by Seal while I was getting ready for work and it really touched me. It really hit home for me with everything that has been going on in my life the last couple of months and this month especially. I realized how blessed I have been even through the toughest of times. Work has been really tough and I haven't really had much of a personal life, but just when I think I just can't take anymore somehow everything always works out and I manage to overcome all of the obstacles. In a way I am grateful for everything that I've been going through because as faithful as I am I've done more praying and relying on the Lord than I normally do. The Lord allows us to go through certain trials in order for us to come closer to him, whether those trials are brought upon by our own stupid mistakes or just because life happens. I know that there is no way that I would be able to accomplish anything that I've accomplished without the help of the Lord. I also feel so undeserving of the blessings that I've been given and the help that I have received. In the song he talks about losing your belief in the midst of trial but being comforted and saved by "Loves's Divine." This just got me thinking about the Lord's divine and unconditional love for us and how no matter what, he will be there to help and comfort us in our time of need. I was just so overcome with emotion listening to this especially the part where he says:
I need love, love's divine
Please forgive me now I see that I've been blind
Give me love, love is what I need to help me know my name
I realized how blessed I have been and in that moment I could feel his love for me so strongly and I just knew that everything was going to be okay, even though I felt like I had been doing everything wrong. The Lord knows us each individually, he knows the intent of our hearts, and he will never leave us alone. He loves us unconditionally.
I need love, love's divine
Please forgive me now I see that I've been blind
Give me love, love is what I need to help me know my name
I realized how blessed I have been and in that moment I could feel his love for me so strongly and I just knew that everything was going to be okay, even though I felt like I had been doing everything wrong. The Lord knows us each individually, he knows the intent of our hearts, and he will never leave us alone. He loves us unconditionally.
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Say What You Wanna Say
These past couple of weeks have really gotten me thinking about how we communicate in all of our relationships. Whether romantic, family, friendships, or professional. Just relationships in general. Sara Bareilles' song Brave has been on several times within this same time frame and I don't think it's a coincidence. Anyway I can't help but wonder why so often we don't just say what we want to say. I'm someone who tends to think out loud so it boggles my mind why people so often beat around the bush or hold back what they want to say and expect that some miracle will happen or that someone will just miraculously be able to know what's on their mind.
I completely agree with Sara when she says "say what you wanna say and let the words fall out." I wanna see you be brave people!
If you have something to say then just say it. If you want something to happen say it. If you aren't happy with something speak up. I know that this is typically a problem for girls, but guys are just as guilty. Why do we make communication so complicated. It should be simple, but because so often we over-think and over-complicate it's become a serious issue. Let's just go back to basics. How much easier would life be if we could all just open our mouths and say what we want to say.
It's like wanting to be more in shape but you never take action to go to the gym or go on a run. It's simple get up and go to the gym or go on that run. It's the same thing. take action. Use your words!
I completely agree with Sara when she says "say what you wanna say and let the words fall out." I wanna see you be brave people!
If you have something to say then just say it. If you want something to happen say it. If you aren't happy with something speak up. I know that this is typically a problem for girls, but guys are just as guilty. Why do we make communication so complicated. It should be simple, but because so often we over-think and over-complicate it's become a serious issue. Let's just go back to basics. How much easier would life be if we could all just open our mouths and say what we want to say.
It's like wanting to be more in shape but you never take action to go to the gym or go on a run. It's simple get up and go to the gym or go on that run. It's the same thing. take action. Use your words!
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