About Personality

Found this here and decided to jump into the bandwagon!

Here are my results!



Gee! I used to think I am an INFP! Here's some more info:

outgoing, social, disorganized, easily talked into doing silly things, spontaneous, wild and crazy, acts without thinking, good at getting people to have fun, pleasure seeking, irresponsible, physically affectionate, risk taker, thrill seeker, likely to have or want a tattoo, adventurous, unprepared, attention seeking, hyperactive, irrational, loves crowds, rule breaker, prone to losing things, seductive, easily distracted, open, revealing, comfortable in unfamiliar situations, attracted to strange things, non punctual, likes to stand out, likes to try new things, fun seeker, unconventional, energetic, impulsive, empathetic, dangerous, loving, attachment prone, prone to fantasy

This is pretty much true I say!

favored careers:
performer, actor, entertainer, songwriter, musician, filmmaker, comedian, radio broadcaster/dj, some job related to theater/drama, poet, music journalist, work in fashion industry, singer, movie producer, playwright, bartender, comic book author, work in television, dancer, artist, record store owner, model, freelance artist, teacher (art, drama, music), writer, painter, massage therapist, costume designer, choreographer, make up artist

disfavored careers:
data analyst, scientist, researcher, financial advisor, business analyst, govt employee, office manager, mathematician, investment banker, office worker, computer tech, it professional, network engineer, strategist

Disfavored careers surprise me! Especially the last few! I am an excellent strategist mind you!

Multiple Intelligences Test

The results are not so surprising this time.

A baby rant

Getting more and more disillusioned by the world. Where the fuck is my passion? Everyday I see a little toddler play near our home. The little guy is so happy. Merrily chasing the very dog who snarl and chase me at night. Playing with the stones stacked by public works. Throwing stones at will. Still too small to inflict any serious damage. Lots of people to carry him around when his little feet get tired. Run around naked without inducing cringe but lots adoration. Sleep at any desirable time. Still cannot understand the shitty world he has born into. So damn beneficial.

I wish I could be him. I wish I could travel back through time to 1986. Stay there forever. As a seeker of knowledge I wish I never knew the things I know. Better still, know nothing at all. Sometimes innocence is in ignorance.

Scholarship!

Found this is Friday Five and liked it.

1. If you were to have a scholarship created in your honor, what qualities would you look for in applicants (leadership, service, GPA, etc.)?

GPA is bullshit. People with high GPA can be both muggers and geniuses. There can be people with no real "definitive talent" having a high GPA. Also, some can be flatout arses with no regard for the society. I would never create a scholarship in terms of GPA.

Service is paramount. IQ and EQ both are equally important. Abstract thought counts. Creativity would be a defining factor. Enthusiasm is a must. There will be personal interviews.

2. Who would be eligible to apply for your scholarship (members of a certain major, ethnic group, sexuality, etc.)?

No discrimination except there would be a weightage given to economically disadvantaged. Their need would be greater than that of a well to do kid.

3. Would it be need-based or not? Why?

Need-based is contentious. Whose need? Some may need the money to fund a new project. Some of them may need to further their education. It would be left to the recipient on how to spend the money. Strict monitoring would be present. Also, kids would be given many options which they can take or they could do anything of their own subject to approval.

4. What would you call it?

L.E.A.P -> Libre Education Assistance Prize

Libre as in Freedom. Give the kids a chance to leap for their freedom.

5. If you made applicants write an essay, what would the topic be?

Why should I be the winner? What Am I going to do the prize money? Who is going to benefit? How are they going to benefit?

Title would be their discretion. Just answer Why, What, Who, and How!

Q & A

Flurry of tags continue folkses! Found this here and couldn't resist!

1) What is your occupation?

I get paid to write!

2) What colour are your socks now?

Nada! I was running late and decided to wear sandals.

3) What are you listening to now?

Alanis Morrissette (You Oughta Know. I adore this song. Some guy should make a cover. I'll tweak the lyrics!) Listen to it here!

4) What was the last thing you ate?

Chappathi and Dal. (Lunch is free and it shows!)

5) Can you drive a stick shift?

*Goes to Google*

Oh! Sure.

6) Last person you spoke to on phone?

Amma, last night.

7) Do you like the person who sent you this?

Random blog hopping isn't enough to say if he is likable! Seems to be so.

8) How old are you today?

780933350640 Milliseconds (courtesy How Old?)

9) What is your favourite sport to watch on TV?

Cricket

10) What are your favourite drinks?

Apple Juice (HPMC one), Tequilla shots

11) Have you ever dyed your hair?

Nope.

12) Favourite food?

Depends. Prawns, biriyanis top the list.

13) Last movie watched?

Ghost Town. I liked it. Paul, my roomie didn't. Its light weight comedy/drama/romance movie. I would recommend it.

14) Favourite day of the year?

Any holiday would do.

15) How do you vent out your anger?

Listening to some heavy metal. Shouting and screaming are auxiliaries performed rarely but effectively! :-P

16) Favourite toy as a child?

Red Doggie.

17) Favourite season?

Rain.

18) Do you want your friends to email you?

I love. Especially our chain mails where we kick each others butt all day.

19) When was the last time you cried?

Quite some time back rather needlessly. I sense questions are overlapping across tags. Or is it a case of me turning into Aamir as in Ghajini? *checks if six pack has come only to find a single sack instead*

20) What is on the floor of your closet?

Books probably.

21) Who is the friend you have had the longest?

Oh boy. Toughie. I am in contact with my school friends ala Facebook and Orkut. Friend as in close would be Haris, I know him since +2 but we became friends only in College. I guess its him then.

22) What did you do last night?

Talked about life and future while downing a couple of drinks. Reminisced about college with another friend while he was trying to sleep and me trying to read. Finally let him sleep and played Civilization. I am playing the Byzantine Empire now. Went to sleep only to wake up in a "powerless" morning.

23) What are you most afraid of?

Loneliness. But I am a Gemini. I am never alone. My thoughts follow me everywhere! :-P

24) Plain,cheese or spicy hamburger?

Cheese or spicy.

25) Favourite dog breed?

Naadan patti.

26) Favourite day of the week?

Lazy Sunday.

27) How many states have you lived in?

Two.

28) Diamond or pearl?

Both are expensive!

29) What is your wish for this new year?

Its almost 3 months. Still. Do everything that I plan to do!

30) New year resolutions?

Read more. Write more. Enjoy life more.

Ancient Thrills

Ancient civilization. Dig. Gun. Artifact. Conspiracy. Esoterica. Professor. Prospective authors please note, you will get atleast one buyer for your book if these key words are there on your book cover. It would also help if you get someone to give comments like "Stunning!", "Tour De Force!" etc.

I am such a sucker! My book collection has grown because of a few books I bought specifically due to these keywords.

A small list which could well be incomplete:

The Temple by Mathew Reilly

Cover of Temple

Peru. Inca. Idol. Guns. Pretty decent. Good read on a lonely day.

Seven Ancient Wonders by Mathew Reilly

Decent book. Lots of traps and thrills. Moments like the discovery of the Hanging Gardens are really good.

Six Sacred Stones by Mathew Reilly

Sequel to the above book. Same old stuff. The ending is a cliff hanger though.

The Last Testament by Sam Bourne

Cover of The Last Testament

Palestine. Israel. Biblical artifact. Middle east solution. Peace talks. Okay okay book. Not much of thrills to be frank.

The Rozabal Line by Ashwin Sanghi

This is book which jumps from one era to another in a short notice. This keeps things interesting but makes it hard to relate to the characters. Speaking of characters there are too many! It tackles the Jesus in India theory and very cleverly marries it to other religions. At times it may feel scholastic, but bored you certainly won't be! Highly recommended! The authors blog is here.

Drat! The list is smaller than I thought. Anyways, later days.