Getting to Know You

So, ever wondered why (and how) people are so different? Would you like to understand your spouses motivations a little better (I guess this is a little debatable)? Well, follow the link to this personality test and post what you are! Tim and I kind of hit right on with the opposites attract idea. He's an ENTJ (Extravert Intuitive Thinking Judging) and I scored as an ISTJ (Introvert Sensing Thinking Judging). Of course, this is just a fun thing to do, but take the test and post your results for us to see!

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ISTJ Analysis (Celeste):
"It is in keeping with tradition throughout our history that I should express simply and directly the opinions which I hold concerning some of the matters of present importance." --Herbert Hoover, Inaugural Address, Monday, March 4, 1929.
ISTJs are often called inspectors. They have a keen sense of right and wrong, especially in their area of interest and/or responsibility. They are noted for devotion to duty. Punctuality is a watchword of the ISTJ. The secretary, clerk, or business(wo)man by whom others set their clocks is likely to be an ISTJ.
As do other Introverted Thinkers, ISTJs often give the initial impression of being aloof and perhaps somewhat cold. Effusive expression of emotional warmth is not something that ISTJs do without considerable energy loss.
ISTJs are most at home with "just the facts, Ma'am." They seem to perform at highest efficiency when employing a step-by-step approach. Once a new procedure has proven itself (i.e., has been shown "to work,") the ISTJ can be depended upon to carry it through, even at the expense of their own health.
ISTJs are easily frustrated by the inconsistencies of others, especially when the second parties don't keep their commitments. But they usually keep their feelings to themselves unless they are asked. And when asked, they don't mince words. Truth wins out over tact. The grim determination of the ISTJ vindicates itself in officiation of sports events, judiciary functions, or an other situation which requires making tough calls and sticking to them.
His SJ orientation draws the ISTJ into the service of established institutions. Home, social clubs, government, schools, the military, churches -- these are the bastions of the SJ. "We've always done it this way" is often reason enough for many ISTJs. Threats to time-honored traditions or established organizations (e.g., a "run" on the bank) are the undoing of SJs, and are to be fought at all costs.

ENTJ Analysis (Tim):
Extraverted iNtuitive Thinking Judging by Joe Butt
Profile: ENTJRevision: 3.0Date of Revision: 27 Feb 2005
"I don't care to sit by the window on an airplane. If I can't control it, why look?"
ENTJs have a natural tendency to marshall and direct. This may be expressed with the charm and finesse of a world leader or with the insensitivity of a cult leader. The ENTJ requires little encouragement to make a plan. One ENTJ put it this way... "I make these little plans that really don't have any importance to anyone else, and then feel compelled to carry them out." While "compelled" may not describe ENTJs as a group, nevertheless the bent to plan creatively and to make those plans reality is a common theme for NJ types.
ENTJs are often "larger than life" in describing their projects or proposals. This ability may be expressed as salesmanship, story-telling facility or stand-up comedy. In combination with the natural propensity for filibuster, our hero can make it very difficult for the customer to decline.
TRADEMARK: -- "I'm really sorry you have to die." (I realize this is an overstatement. However, most Fs and other gentle souls usually chuckle knowingly at this description.)
ENTJs are decisive. They see what needs to be done, and frequently assign roles to their fellows. Few other types can equal their ability to remain resolute in conflict, sending the valiant (and often leading the charge) into the mouth of hell. When challenged, the ENTJ may by reflex become argumentative. Alternatively (s)he may unleash an icy gaze that serves notice: the ENTJ is not one to be trifled with.

Spring 2008

Mackenzie loves babies! Here, she's playing with her cousin Spencer, who is trying to catch up

with her.

NCSU Farm Animal Day

This past Thursday, April 17th a group of us (Alice & Kate, Jessica & Kipling, Crystal & Spencer, Kristy & Kalea, Mia, Celeste & Lilly, Holly, Wilford, Lucy, Hyram, and Eliza) met up for the annual NCSU Farm Animal Day.

We were able to look at lots of animals including; turkeys, horses, beef cows, dairy cows, sheep, goats, and baby chicks. The kids were able to hold the baby chicks. It was neat to see how careful they were with the fragile babies.

We were all then able to get climb on tractors and eat icecream made by the NCSU dairy cows themselves. It was DELICIOUS!!!