Winter Time Tests

Myers-Briggs Personality Types (Free Test)
Multiple Intelligences (Free Test)

In such wintery times, where life outside seems all cold and grey, introspective exercises can contribute to one's understanding of oneself, lead one towards new challenges, experiences and discoveries in life.

I, honestly, don't think anybody would be interested to read details about the personality type that I possess, but you just might if your Myers-Briggs personality is an ENTP - Extroverted iNtuitive Thinking Perceiving.

In a nutshell, I am an ENTP - The "Originator"
ENTPs are logical, innovative, curious and downright inventive. They see possibilities for improvement everywhere and possess the ability to understand complex concepts. ENTPs are introspective and carefree nonconformists. They often neglect the more common areas of life while pursuing new solutions. ENTPs can be good conversationalists and exciting company.

A comprehensive description of such a personality type can be found at this ENTP site ... so much details that it's rather boring. However, there was this blurb that I thought was quite good:

At midlife ENTP's can allow their tendency to experiment recklessly to get out of hand and may destroy or discard the work of half a lifetime, both in personal relationships and in careers. Energy spent in sorting out priorities and values may be a good investment at this time. Developing an increased awareness of emotional reactions and expanding the intensity and range of these through self-development work may be something ENTP's might want to consider at midlife. An increased repertoire of introverted-type activities; for example, gardening, painting, or reading may be a source of pleasure to ENTP's.

Ah ... perhaps this explains the internal turmoils that I have been experiencing ... and the increased appetite for chick lits - well, I don't quite understand how that contributes to self-development but it sure makes for good laughs.

And then, there was the multiple intelligences test that provides an indication of your learning style. This is what came out for me:

Bodily/Kinesthetic Intelligence
People with Kinesthetic intelligence love movement. They enjoy sports and/or dance. They are good at building things and like to stay active. They have good motor skills and are very aware of their bodies. They learn best through movement and experimentation.

Yes, perhaps I should seriously consider coming out of dance retirement and learn to move, experiment, and create once again ... I can already foresee my body retaliating, screaming in pain!

Intrapersonal Intelligence
People with intrapersonal intelligence are adept at looking inward and figuring out their own feelings, motivations and goals. They are introspective and seek understanding. They are intuitive and typically introverted. They learn best independently.

Oh no, that sounds like winter time for eternity :-P. Seriously, such quiet times are absolutely necessary to consider one's ways, see the vision, chart the course, before realizing the dream!

And of all self-evaluating instruments I have experienced today, I found this from facebook the most interesting. Why? Because it elicited an "uh huh" from me: I am a METAL PIG!

In your amorous quest, don't dash into the dark; let your tender feelings work on your beloved one--for when the fruit's ripe, it'll fall by itself! Don't disdain the small profits that pass within your reach--the one who doesn't bend down to pick-up a penny doesn't deserve to find a pound. Learn how to save. Dermatological care will be favored--avoid over-smoking or drinking too much alcohol, definitely go without delicatessen and canned foods.

General description of all pigs
"Its better to give than to receive" would probably be the Pig's motto. Pigs are more comfortable giving of their own time or attention than they are to ask others for it. They do not find asking for help an easy task and would rather carry the burden themselves. Pigs will do anything they can to maintain a sense of peace amongst family or friends. This can lead to a tendency to be taken advantage of, but Pigs basically forgive and forget everything. They are compassionate souls who simply want to keep the peace.

I beg to differ on the "forgive and forget everything" part. It's more likely they have too many things happening and too much of thinking going on that they forget easily. I've been known to be forgetful and absentminded ... and perhaps it really is age that is catching up!

Detailed description of the metal pig
Outspoken and confident, Metal Pigs give 110% for everything they do. They throw themselves into relationships with others completely, sometimes to a fault. These Pigs are headstrong and diligent in the workplace, honest and caring in a relationship and trustworthy with everyone he meets unless given reason not to be. Metal Pigs usually give people more credit than they deserve but when challenged can be a hard nut to crack.