Ode* to Kristen

*And by "ode," I mean list

Happy Birthday Kristen! My little sis drove down in Cali over her birthday and I was reminded of the many reasons that I love her.

1-She gets really excited to give blood. It's confusing. It's like she thinks phlebotomists are the tooth fairy. Only with blood. And no quarters. Or wings.

2-If you haven't sung in the car with Kristen, I feel like you've missed out on something quite exciting. It's like a mini show on wheels.

3-I can always count on candidness from Kristen. Like when I'm about to walk out the door and she asks me if I got ready, then I know for sure what she's thinking.

4-When we both lived at BYU she would bring me treats every time I picked her up from school, which turned out to be a lot of treats.

5-She plays Claire de Lune and my favorite Brahms Intermezzo quite exquisitely.

6-She really likes to model her life after laudatory public figures (ie: Dolly Parton).

7-She lets me read outloud to her my favorite parts of my favorite books, which I then rave about with great some breadth. Only 3 people let me do this.

8-What a perfect sister. Somebody give that girl a crown! Wait...wait...it's been done. Thank you city of North Ogden.

Personality Profiling

So at my dad's office they tend to do a lot of personality profiling, both in the hiring process and in the forming of teams. The latest test they've been using is the HBDI. This test is supposed to measure what part of your brain you use most and how it affects your thinking process (ie: analytical, interpersonal, etc.). It's pretty interesting, therefore, most of my family has also taken it. This way, when we secretly take over the world, we'll be able to work more effectively together. Unfortunately, there's not a free version on the web, but there ARE a couple other personality tests that I find to be enlightening.

MBTI Typeology Test - Or something like it.
Good interpretation of your Meyer's Brigg Score
Love Languages
Color Code


I spend a lot of my mental effort trying to understand people and their methods and motives, which is why these tests are so convenient. Why bother thinking for myself when multiple choice options can think for me? I know some people are bothered by personality tests because they feel they pigeon hole them, blah blah blah, but everybody concedes that you are more than just one color or a couple paragraphs.

Also, you may feel that love languages don't apply unless you are in a serious relationship, but I beg to differ. I think it can apply to really any relationship, familial, friendly, or romantic. I mean, imagine that co-worker you've been leaving notes for this past month. Every time she passes you she gives you a suspicious glance. Turns out, it's not that she thinks you're creepy, it's that she just needs a hug and you have been withholding! Words of affirmation don't do it for everyone, folks. Go give her a hug!

Oh, and if you put your personality profile in the comments box, I will certainly not complain! It will save me some time.