First off, i admit, I totally missed this blog assignment...my bad.

In Any event, I thought the D.I.S.C test was interesting. I took a similar test about 7 years ago for the company I was working for, and the results were about the same. I cam out to be a D,C, which according to the analysis sounds pretty accurate.

Other than being "interesting", I think these sorts of tests are effective to use as a supplement to one's personal file in the work place. I don't however feel they should be the only measure used to analyze a person's inner thought process or makeup.

As far as wishing I was another letter, I don't. I'm relatively happy with the way that I operate. It's a general rule of mine to not wish I was something or somebody else.

I chatted with a few people around me in regards to their outcomes, and for the most part, it sounds like the analysis came out pretty accurate. I think the diversity of the sample set questions helps solidify the final results in the end.

Again, all in all I think this exercise is a good supplement for human resource type files, but should not be used as a sole tool.

20/20 Vision...sort of

I admit this particular blog assignment is somewhat difficult for me. Why? Because I still don't know what the hell I want to do with my life! This is my second go-around in college. I went to school 10 years ago (yes I'm older than probably everyone else in the class) for acting. For the past 5 years I've worked for a mental health/substance abuse network. I need a change. To what exactly, I don't know, but I'm searching. So perhaps my "vision" isn't exactly as pinpointed as others, but I will give it a try.

1) Inner Peace: This sounds very broad I know. But I think it's essential. I have a goal, a "vision" for myself of obtaining happiness with myself, in every sense of the meaning. I'm not sure when this will occur, but I'm willing to keep searching until I find it.

2) A worthy profession where I am actually helping someone: Like millions, I wake up, go to work, sit in a cube, stare at a computer, go home/to school, eat, sleep, wake up and do it again. I'm just going through the motions. I don't feel like I'm really contributing to society at all. It's not a great feeling. I'm looking for something where I can really make a difference. I know that's cliche, but it's true for me.

3) Enjoy what I do: This is a must. I don't need to have a glamorous position, or the corner office, or even an office at all. I just want to actually enjoy what I do.

How will I make these "visions" a reality? I'm going to explore every possible opportunity that's out there until I find the right combination. I will remain resilient and keep focused...that's my only hope!