Last week, I had dinner with my friend Desiree. HI DESIREE. Bloggers, do have a friend who always does this? Like if you’re hanging out and something funny/interesting/weird happens, she’s like, “Are you going to blog about this?” And you’re like, “I dunno. Maybe.” And she’s like, “Well, how are you going to write it?” And you’re like, “I dunno, I haven’t given it much thought.” And she’s like, “Well, shouldn’t you be taking notes or something?” And you’re like, “Chill out, dude!” And she’s like, “Tee hee, I’m so excited to read about me.”
No? Oh, me neither.
So Desiree is really into analyzing stuff. Which is awesome because if you’re ever on the fence about, say, a guy, she’s the first to equip you with checklists, pros/cons lists, timelines and word association games. A while back, she had me take the Myers-Briggs personality test and my results were eerily accurate. She’s an ENFP and I’m an INFP, so we’re both pretty much the same, meaning we’re both careless and unaware when it comes to the little details in life. It’s amazing we’ve managed to maintain a friendship for this long as arranging to meet up is nearly impossible. (“Wait, did we say Thursday?” “I totally don’t remember.”)
As we were slurping ramen, she was analyzing my life, mostly my work situation, and was saying something about motivation and recognition and intrinsic vs. extrinsic values. We analyzed her life, too, talking about her relationship patterns and fears. It was good grownup conversation.
After dinner, we were walking back to my car when we saw that I had gotten a ticket! I guess I had accidentally parked in red and … gah! As I stared at the little white slip of paper in horror, Desiree started snickering.
“Why are you laughing?!” I asked.
“You’re such an INFP!” she said.
I guess I am.
You know? Sometimes I’d rather go unexplained.
my friends that talk about if i’m going to blog about them or not make me mad (a little bit). actually mu best friends i don’t care if they say something but the so so friends/acquaintances? when they say something it drives me NUTS.
I’ve had a few people ask what I am going to write, but so many people I know have SOME sort of online presence, they don’t really ask.
I don’t remember what I am from that personality test. I think ENFP, actually!
I get a major backlash from friends and family when I quit writing. I basically fell of the planet for the last few weeks, and my friends are all “Well, what about that thing we did? That was fun, right?” and “You should totally write about this.” I guess it’s nice that they try to help, but sometimes I just don’t want to write.
I’m not out of material. I’m just lazy/busy.
Let’s give it up for friends who love to analyze everything! Because ME TOO.
I hate when people ask if I’m going to blog about something as it’s happening. Let me live in the moment, people!
Hi I’m tigerlilyrose on twitter, if you didn’t already know who I am.
Anywho…my mom does that to me. “Are you going to blog about that? I think this is something you should blog about. etc.” People are funny like that.
Sorry to hear you got a ticket, that sucks big time.
I don’t have many friends who ask if something is going to make my blog. But if/when they do, I quickly put the kabosh on it. Last thing in the world I want is for people to think I live to blog. Yikes!
Also, me? I’m a ESFJ. Had to take a personality test as part of pre-marital counseling!
My boyfriend is really the only one who “thinks in blog” like that! It’s funny when it happens!
Sorry about the ticket :(
That is so Desiree. I’m sorry about the ticket. I miss you all!
My friends don’t ask me that… because they already know the answer is Yes.
i’m PYT. :)
Does this mean that Desiree is going to get her own category? I hope not. I worked hard to get mine.
You know what’s weird? Not too many of my “real life” friends read my blog, so I don’t get questions like this a lot.
oooh, my own category?? that’s a good thought! haha. thanks woo! ENFP + INFP = BFF!!
I think Des should get her own category….but it would have to be similar to this blog:
http://genlovesfood.blogspot.com/
except called deslovesfood.
i’m an INFP, too–so is tim! (though sometimes I have “J” tendencies from my type A-ish personality. i think it comes with being an editor) how funny! i love the myers-briggs. it’s fun to learn about how you make decisions and take in your surroundings. (parking in the red zone is SO something i would do!) and it explains why i have so many awkward, stilted conversations with people. :)
I’m totally an INFP, too!