Blogtember -- September 8th and 9th

September 8th: Music that moves you. Favorite artists/stations.

I really enjoy lots of different types of music. However, my favorite music is definitely a tie between Christian music and Broadway soundtracks and singers.

My favorite Christian artists include Tobymac, Chris Tomlin, Chris August, Newsboys, Mandisa, Brandon Heath, Casting Crowns, and Matthew West. My favorite radio station is K-LOVE.

My favorite Broadway soundtracks include Wicked, RENT, If/Then, Mamma Mia, Legally Blonde, Spring Awakening, Cinderella, Bring it On, Annie, and Phantom. In addition, I adore every single Glee cast album, I own them all. I also am obsessed with Idina Menzel and Lea Michele, who are such superstars in their own right now but began on the Broadway stage.

I also enjoy mainstream pop music and some country.

September 9th: Let's talk personality types.

I took the personality quiz on the Brave Love page and these were my results.

ISFJ

I am ISFJ, which stands for Introverted Sensing Feeling Judging. Last year when I took this I got INFJ, and while I think that there were a few aspects of that type that suited me, I felt that ISFJ was definitely way more accurate. Below are some of the similarities I found in myself.

ISFJs are characterized above all by their desire to serve others, their "need to be needed." In extreme cases, this need is so strong that standard give-and-take relationships are deeply unsatisfying to them; however, most ISFJs find more than enough with which to occupy themselves within the framework of a normal life.  -- The first sentence referring to the "need to be needed" is often why people say nurses decide to become nurses. The second part is also very true -- I need to form close, deep relationships with people to feel satisfied.

ISFJs are often unappreciated, at work, home, and play. Ironically, because they prove over and over that they can be relied on for their loyalty and unstinting, high-quality work, those around them often take them for granted--even take advantage of them ... although they're hurt by being treated like doormats, they are often unwilling to toot their own horns about their accomplishments. -- Hello, my entire career at Olive Garden basically.

In the workplace, ISFJs are methodical and accurate workers, often with very good memories and unexpected analytic abilities; they are also good with people in small-group or one-on-one situations because of their patient and genuinely sympathetic approach to dealing with others. ISFJs make pleasant and reliable co-workers and exemplary employees, but tend to be harried and uncomfortable in supervisory roles. -- I have an amazing memory but I would never ever want a supervisor position.

Traditional careers for an ISFJ include: teaching, social work, most religious work, nursing, medicine (general practice only), clerical and and secretarial work of any kind, and some kinds of administrative careers.

Hope everyone is having a great week!