Sue's Meyers Briggs Test Results....Does this sound like Me?

Common Qualities of Introverts:

Attracted to in-depth analysis
Like to think, sometimes without talking
Like to understand
Keyword: Inner-directed



Common Qualities of Sensors:

Notice details
Practical - interested in HOW things work
Pragmatic - stick to the tried and true
Keyword: Realistic



Common Qualities of Thinkers:

Appreciate analysis
Quick to give advice
Fair and just - same rules for all
Keyword: Logical



Common Qualities of Judgers:

Are comfortable when everything is organized
Like to have a time-framed schedule
Decide quickly - sometimes bossy
Keyword: Organized




General Description:
ISTJs are good with details and think logically. Being logical, they become practical problem-solvers and this gives them a responsible outlook on life. ISTJs are good organizers and get things done. In their own quiet way, they see what must be done, analyze the alternatives, organize the solutions and manage to accomplish it without much fanfare.

Career Insights:
Careers that value a solid, dependable, organized, practical approach to problem-solving will naturally appeal to ISTJs. They often make good managers or hands-on technicians. They enjoy a workplace that is organized with clear expectations, where they can use their detailed knowledge and ability to organize. They enjoy working by themselves and having the time to deliver a product they take pride in. The type of careers that may appeal to an ISTJ include all kinds of different management positions, computer professional, police work, engineering, accounting and teaching (math, technical subjects).

Pro-D Day....Already

Well, Ryan has been working his tail off in Kindergarten. He has been in school for a total of 2-45 mins classes and 7-2 1/2 hour classes. The poor kid really does need a break! Pro-D day on the 22nd. Whew! just in the nick of time.

Ryan finished his swimming lessons this week. Unfortunately he didn't pass the level one. Apparently the guidelines have changed and for level one, the child must be able to swim the long length of the pool unassisted. Ryan definietly can't do that. He did manage to do everything else required. I'm proud of him as he stuck with it and ended up liking it in the end. I have signed him up with the same lady for weekly lessons. Better than having to drive him to Aldergrove three times a week. It was a bit intense. Ryan will be going weekly on Thursdays starting on Shane's birthday, October 12 until December 14. I really hope we can get some practice time in so he can pass the level one.

I was asked to by Ryan's teacher; Mrs Greenwood to be a parent volunteer and help with the class. First assignment is Tuesday - library day. I can only do it if Dave's mom is willing to come to the house and watch Shane for me. If not, I will pass on helping as I can't do both. Shane is too much of a handful these days.

Still working at getting dad's estate stuff worked out. Unfortunately the sale of his house fell through as his house is heated with oil and before we can sell it, it has to have a new tank installed and furnace and lines inspected. A new buyer can't get financing unless he can get insurance, no insurance, no financing. I've called the oil company to get a quote on the cost and will hopefully hear back from them tomorrow. Dad was also overpaid in CPP and OAP. They weren't notified of his death until July so will owe back to the governemnt from March to July. It sucks. Before anyone accepts being an Exector to someone's estate, do realize that it is a lot of work. I don't have time to work as this is a full time job right now.....what a joke.

For Dave's birthday, I bought him a ticket to a gala evening held last night at Prospera Centre for the induction of our new WHL Hockey Team - THe Chilliwack Bruins. Very exciting as the Stanley and Memorial Cup were there. Big buffet dinner which I'm sure Dave got his money's worth. Some famous hockey people etc. Dave said he had a real good time. Tonight he is out with the boys at the first ever Chilliwack Bruins home game.

Tomorrow night is my night out. Charmaine and I are planning to go for supper at the Greek Islands then maybe a movie. We don't know what we're going to see but no matter what we do and what we see, it will be a good time. We need the night out as Charmaine is going in for surgery on Monday and will be laid up for at least 6 weeks. I'm really going to miss her at aquafit.

I'm going to hit the hay and hopefully get a couple of hours shut eye before Shane needs nursing again. I will upload some pictures next time. Good night.

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You're supposed to watch this for the entire minute in the centre and then look at a wall to see a hallucination. I obviously didn't do it right. Tell me what you saw.

What a Week!

This has really been my first opportunity to get on the computer to actually write a blog. Ryan started his swimming lessons on Tuesday with Marianne. This lady came highly recommended to me from Suzanne. (Thanks Sue) She is in Aldergrove. It's about 45 mins from here but I tell ya, totally worth it! Marianne suggested I put Ryan in intensive, T/W/Th for three weeks. Ryan does not like getting his hair washed, so I figured going underwater at swimming lessons was going to be a nightmare. Marianne said that by day three he'd be fine. He cried and cried the first two days. That first night he said he had nightmares. Anything to get out of having to go again. Well, today he actually jumped in the pool Not without some tears but he did it none the less. I'm proud of him. He at least tried and did it. As we were leaving the pool, he said that he couldn't wait to come back swimming again and that he like going under water. I looked at him and asked whose kid he was? I told him he had to tell Marianne what he had just told me. She said to me, "see, I told you #3 is the magic number." She knows her stuff.


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Today we also met with Ryan's kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Greenwood and went to see his class. It looks like a great classroom. He was right in there playing. He didn't want to leave. That's a good sign! Hopefully there will be no problems come next week when he starts for real!

Shane is a going concern. He has mastered going up the stairs. Every chance he gets, he makes a mad dash for the stairs. He gets a few stairs up and then all you hear is a giggle. He then proceeds right to the top. There have been a couple of times that I didn't know he went up and he started crying at the top. He didn't have anyone to chase him and grab him to come back down the stairs. I'm getting Tracy's gate from Kelli next week to install! I'm getting tired of running up and down the stairs. Not that I couldn't use the exercise. It's just I never get anything done.

We got an offer on dad's place today. I emailed the realtor with a counter offer. We'll see what happens. I just don't want to keep paying for the house through the winter. I want to be done with it! Dad had a cute place there in Petawawa. Briefly spoke with Jo and she said that she would get up there to clean it out. I really hope that I don't have to go. It would save on the time and money. The whole thing is quite frustrating actually. Too long of a story to blog.

That's it for now, I want to hit the hay. Night.

Happy Birthday Jared!

This is a blog to wish Jared an awesome 9th Birthday! Thank you for sharing your afternoon with Ryan and Shane. We had an awesome time. Hopefully your dad didn't eat all of your pie! Have a great day on Saturday with your family and your friend Kevin at Castle Fun Park. We'll be thinking of you on your special day! Hard to believe that 9 years ago, I helped your mom bring you into this world. Seems like only yesterday. tear... tear.... sniff....sniff.....