As Plain As The Terror On Your Face...
Yes, it's becoming increasingly evident that my visage is capable of transmitting thoughts, images and ideas that I am NOT feeling to the mind of another. I know, I know, it was shocking to me too. But really, it's the only possible explanation for the reactions at the blood bank yesterday. Because despite the fact that I feel completely at ease with giving blood (hellooo, free bagels on Saturdays!) apparently my countenance decided to convey the fact that WE WERE ALL GOING TO DIE AND HAVE OUR SOULS DEVOURED BY HEMOGOBLINS DURING THIS TORRENTIAL SPILLING OF BLOOD.
Seriously, this was my conversation with the nurses.
NURSE
*(Destined to Be Deceived By The FACE?!?!)*
Hello, dear, how are you doing?
LYNNSEY
*(My Mother Taught Me To Be A Polite Blood Reservoir)*
I'm doing well. And yourself?
*Face To Provoke Following Reaction*: Don't KILL me! I have televison addictions to feed!
NURSE
*(What would Florence Nightengale Do?)*
Don't worry, honey. This will all be over soon. How are you doing?
LYNNSEY
*(Not so much a honey as a mustard)*
Uh...I'm doing well. And yourself. No worries at all.
*Face To Provoke Following Reaction*: Oh, I have worries. I have more worries than a lether fetishist at a PETA conference with a Steel Boot theme. DO NOT DRAIN ALL OF MY BLOOD! I NEED SOMETHING TO DILUTE MY COFFEESTREAM!
NURSE
*(Aha, a newbie.)*
Oh sweetheart, we're so proud of you for coming out here. Have you ever given blood before?
LYNNSEY
*(WT is up with her F? Why hasn't she made with the pokey so I can make with the yogurt and bagels?)*
Uhm, yeah. Loads of times. Don't worry about me. Seriously, you can start anytime you're ready.
*Face To Provoke Following Reaction*: WAAAAAAAAAAH!
NURSE
*This Calls For BATMAN Reinforcements*
Excuse me, other person, can you help me out here?
Other Nurse
Hi pumpkin, are you feeling okay?
Lynnsey
*nods*
*Face*: *shakes head*
Other Nurse
Okay, that's good to hear. So...how are you feeling?
That seriously went on for five minutes ;) I think they were running out of endearments. Two more questions and I might have been called 'bacon bits'.
But in the end they got my blood, I got their bagels, and later my face seemed to re-sync up with my emotions by making appropriately pissed off expressions when discussing the cancellation of Deadwood.
At any rate, I should sign off before my face begins to show an interest in 'The Hoff'
*shudders*
*face also shudders*
In the meantime, have a completely unrelated quiz!
the Observer
Thanks for taking the test !
you chose BZ - your Enneagram type is FIVE.
"I need to understand the world"
Observers have a need for knowledge and are introverted, curious, analytical, and insightful.
How to Get Along with Me
- Be independent, not clingy.
- Speak in a straightforward and brief manner.
- I need time alone to process my feelings and thoughts.
- Remember that If I seem aloof, distant, or arrogant, it may be that I am feeling uncomfortable.
- Make me feel welcome, but not too intensely, or I might doubt your sincerity.
- If I become irritated when I have to repeat things, it may be because it was such an effort to get my thoughts out in the first place.
- don't come on like a bulldozer.
- Help me to avoid my pet peeves: big parties, other people's loud music, overdone emotions, and intrusions on my privacy.
What I Like About Being a Five
- standing back and viewing life objectively
- coming to a thorough understanding; perceiving causes and effects
- my sense of integrity: doing what I think is right and not being influenced by social pressure
- not being caught up in material possessions and status
- being calm in a crisis
What's Hard About Being a Five
- being slow to put my knowledge and insights out in the world
- feeling bad when I act defensive or like a know-it-all
- being pressured to be with people when I don't want to be
- watching others with better social skills, but less intelligence or technical skill, do better professionally
Fives as Children Often
- spend a lot of time alone reading, making collections, and so on
- have a few special friends rather than many
- are very bright and curious and do well in school
- have independent minds and often question their parents and teachers
- watch events from a detached point of view, gathering information
- assume a poker face in order not to look afraid
- are sensitive; avoid interpersonal conflict
- feel intruded upon and controlled and/or ignored and neglected
Fives as Parents
- are often kind, perceptive, and devoted
- are sometimes authoritarian and demanding
- may expect more intellectual achievement than is developmentally appropriate
- may be intolerant of their children expressing strong emotions
Renee Baron & Elizabeth Wagele
The Enneagram Made Easy
Discover the 9 Types of People
Harper SanFrancisco, 1994, 161 pages
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