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Friday, December 12, 2008

Dear Bloggy,

Recently, I've came across this article from CLEO and I find it very true. But accurate than those horoscope books. Will summarize for those who don't read CLEO.

** Baby, try and you'll know what I mean =D **

This is enlightening~~ Helen Fisher, anthropologist researched why people fall in love with one type of person rather than another. After extensive study of thousands of people from 17 countries, she found the answer - There are 4 personality types (Builder, Explorer, Negotiator & Director). It not only influence the way you deal with relationships, but also friends, family and work. People can be mixed bag of the 4 personality, but generally there's one that truly shines.

Enjoy exploring...

1) When you log onto eBay, it's always to:
a. Make money from selling last season's clothes.
b. Buy an item on a charity auction, because you support the cause.
c. Buy a specific item. You've researched and have an expert system of bidding.
d. Browse, because you're bored and purchase on impulse.

2) You're in your element at work when:
a. You're managing a team or in charge of handling a project
b. What you're doing is worthwhile.
c. Things get a little complicated and you have to call upon your killer problem-solving skills.
d. You're doing something different every day of the week.

3) People leave comments on your Facebook page like:
a. "Weekly chick/hunk flick night tomorrow. I know you'll be there - you were the first to RVSP, as always"
b. "Thanks again for listening to me rant and being sooooo understanding about my dramas with the boy/girl. xoxo"
c. "Great suggestion for Friday night's venue. Everyone agrees, which I know you'll be happy with, since you were sure it was definitely the best option."
d. "My god, girl/boy. You take truth or dare to the next level. Your new life motto should be everything to the extreme. Crazzzzy"

4) A holiday at a fitness retreat, where your daily schedule is planned from the second you wake up till the evening, is:
a. Not really your idea of a holiday.
b. Something you could still enjoy
c. The most relaxing, dreamy break you could imagine.
d. Enough to make you feel slightly nauseous.

5) A girlfriend / guyfriend sets you up on a blind date. Your response is:
a. "Ok. I'll go, but you owe me."
b. "Sure. I'll try anything once."
c. "Are you crazy?! I'm not going."
d. "Bring it on. What are we going to be doing? Skydiving?!"

6) The bitch in the office has a go at you, so you:
a. Have the major whinge, but then get on with your work.
b. Let her have her moment and calm down. There's no point in an unnecessarily nasty confrontation.
c. Tell her where to put it.
d. Look for new job. She's always under your skin and if she says one more word, you may just end up going insane.

7) Friends describe you as:
a. Social, orderly and dependable.
b. Imaginative, emotionally expressive and verbal.
c. Self-disciplined, logical and direct.
d. Open-minded, individualistic and adaptable.

8) You grew up dreaming of:
a. meeting Mr / Ms Right and settling down happily ever after.
b. Becoming an author and writing a book.
c. Being the boss of a top company.
d. Making it as a Hollywood actress / actor.

9) When buying a new outfit, you tend to:
a. Take a honest friend along with you to see what she thinks.
b. Head back to the store three to four times with numerous mates for an opinion before finally making a decision.
c. Spend one minute trying it on, then buy it. You know what you like.
d. Grab your size off the rack and buy it without noticing it's a top, not a dress.

10) When people get to know you, they realized that:
a. You're pretty traditional kind of person who's happy for things to stay the way they've been - you don't like changes.
b. You're incredibly intuitive and often know what they're thinking before they do.
c. You'll do the right thing even if it hurts someone.
d. You're very entertaining and are good at engaging a crowd, but often prefer bring alone.

11) You imagine yourself winning the $10 million Toto jackpot:
a. Sometimes.
b. All the time.
c. Most of the time.
d. Almost never.

12) You're most describe as:
a. Loyal, calm and realistic.
b. Empathetic, intuitive and diplomatic.
c. Assertive, tough-minded and inventive.
d. Spontaneous, energetic and curious.

Time for answers
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If you got mostly...

[A]s... You're a Builder!

YOU'RE INFLUENCED BY... Serotonin - a feel-good chemical associated with happiness, sociability and feelings of calm.

YOU ARE... Conscientious, loyal, managerial, outgoing and dependable.

AT WORK: You're great at managing people and knowing what needs to be done to get results. You'd make an excellent CEO becomes you're a hard worker and will slowly, but surely, rise to the top. You prefer it when people do as they've always done and don't shake things up, because you've been in the game long enough to know that things are done this way because they get results.

WITH FRIENDS: A builder is a pro. You're very sociable and great at making friends and keeping lots of mate. Why are you popular? Because you're usually the centre of the friendship group - the organiser of Friday night drinks, group weekends away... Plus you're loyal and dependable.

IN LOVE: You're a good match for unpredictable spontaneous people. Because you're their direct opposite, you bring stability into their lives. Builders are far less likely to the dirty on their partner - when they commit, it's for good. Dating a builder? Make nice with their friends.

BEST MATCH: Explorer

WORSE MATCH: Director

[B]s... You're a Negotiator!

YOU'RE INFLUENCED BY... Estrogen - A female hormone associated with emotion, intuition and creativity.

YOU ARE... Selfless, imaginative, sympathetic, socially skilled, flexible, verbal and idealistic.

AT WORK: You're articulate and great at dealing with everyone. Solid people skills means you excel in a team environments. A Negotiator's downfall in the workplace is that they're so keen to please everyone that they end up saying yes to everything and often load themselves up with far too much work, and as a result, burn themselves out.

WITH FRIENDS: You're the go-to person. Only problem is that you're so busy looking after everyone that you often don't let anyone in on what you're feeling.

IN LOVE: You want nothing less than a soulmate. You're very giving - just to make sure you're not too self-sacrificing. That intuitive nature of yours can make you over-think situations in your own relationships. Stop obsessing abd start enjoying. Luckily, your ability to get on well with everyone means that you actually suits all of the other personality types.

BEST MATCH: Good with all types!

WORST MATCH: None

[C]s... You're a Director!

YOU'RE INFLUENCED BY... Testosterone - A male hormone associated with rational thinking, energy and strength.

YOU ARE... Analytical, focused, daring, logical, direct and goal-oriented.

AT WORK: Directors are very often the boss, or at least on the fast track there. Your ability to be logical and rational gives you a really good business mind. However, your tendency to go straight to the point could rub some people up the wrong way. But if co-workers are professionals, you'll respect them, and the working relationship should develop nicely.

WITH FRIENDS: It's a matter of quality, not quantity for you. Directors have high standards and expect much from their friends. If lucky enough to become mates with a Director, then know that they're fiercely loyal and will expect nothing less than that in return.

IN LOVE: Your high standards get even more intense. Directors need someone to balance them out and quite often the flexibility of the Negotiator is the perfect antidote. Just make sure you don't neglect your relationship because of your focus at work.

BEST MATCH: Negotiator

WORST MATCH: Builder

[D]s... You're a Explorer!

YOU'RE INFLUENCED BY... Dopamine - a "pleasure" chemical, which is associated with the feelings of curiosity and spontaneity.

YOU ARE... A risk-taker, impulsive, curious, adaptable and optimistic.

AT WORK: You may jump from job to job, because you get bored easily and hate rules. If you're not stimulated, then you'll end up sufing the net, pimping your MySpace page or making prank calls from the office phone. However, Explorer love a challenge and when they find the right environment, then they'll excel. You'll be in your element as an athlete, entrepreneur, an adventure tour guide or journalist.

WITH FRIENDS: You're the life of the party. An Explorer's boredom threshold is easily tested in the social environment and you need lots of interesting people to hang out with. But even though everyone loves your company, you often prefer being alone and having your own space.

IN LOVE: Your energy and optimism can be contagious and people like you, but as with work and friends, you get bored with potential partners. This leads to the trap of falling for people who aren't really attainable, because you're always chasing them and never actually clinching the deal.

BEST MATCH: Builder

WORST MATCH: Director

Woooooah, so I'm more of a Builder! And do carry attributes of Explorer. Just a lil of the rest of the two. Ermmm, briefly read through the rest of the categories. Kinda felt that BF falls in the last one, Explorer. Reason? Risk-taker. Get bored easily and hate rules. Love challenges. Sounds like typical Gemini huh? LOL. They always say Virgo and Gemini clash like meteorites hitting earth. And some even says, it's a miracle for Virgos and Geminis to be together? So BF and I are miracles? LOL. We shall find out. =P

** To Friends and Baby reading the blog, tell me your answer, okie! **

Signing off with love,
Crystal...

You're my sweet addiction...