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#1 ·
I figured somebody might possibly like a thread where they will be able to post the random things on their mind, whether it's an idea, a simple thought, complex thoughts, problems... Anything they wish to share without criticism or judgement. Let's face it, writing down our thoughts, feelings, wisdom, etc., isn't the best thing to do because, although often personal, it disallows the communication with other humans we so desire (plus this saves the trees that we should be using to cut down on carbon dioxide, yet we instead cut them down).

I'll go first...

Why the hell is coming up with a random thought so difficult when you feel as though you're in the spotlight, yet you do it all the time when you don't feel pressured?

Also, hard nipples.
 
#2,581 ·
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4) No desire to be an INFJ. Too much emoting, hugs, rainbows, unicorns, what the hell ever else it is with you people.
AWH, YEAH, SENDING RAINBOWS YOUR WAY, WAR!!! :kitteh:
 
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#2,582 ·
Maybe that's a poor way of looking at it, but I've learned that human beans, on the whole, are a disappointing lot.

It's how I put up with people backing out of plans, always being late, not returning favors, etc, etc, etc...

It's just that I've set the bar so low... I've no expectations. No expectations, no disappointments. My life is much easier that way.

How's that for randomness this morning? :cool:[/SIZE]
It is TOO EARLY FOR ME TO BE THIS MAD READING YOUR WORDS, WAR!!!

I CANNOT BELIEVE I HAVE TO BUST OUT THE ANGRY FACE. YOU ARE GOING TO GET AN EMAIL WHEN I HAVE THE TIME.

:angry:
 
#2,584 ·
Settle down. 'Tis only the truth from a misanthropic INTJ's point of view.
This silly feeler knows you are good, so that is all that matters. :happy:
 
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Took this Wired 9.12: Take The AQ Test and scored a 27. In the first major trial using the test, the average score in the control group was 16.4. Eighty percent of those diagnosed with autism or a related disorder scored 32 or higher.

I'm not surprised my score is high... I've been friends with someone with Asperger's Syndrome for 11 yrs... and we relate amazingly well, despite that she is on the spectrum and I am not. It's my general belief that many INTJs share commonalities with high functioning autistics.

I have difficulty in (romantic) relationships because I just do not process the social information I receive "properly" (by everyone else's standards or so it would seem) or I don't even receive the informtion at all. Most people really do not understand that I do not understand. My lack of understanding is... as foreign to them as their understanding is to me.

In other relationships, I do fine. The same issues still exist, they just don't cause the same turmoil as they do in a romantic relationship. Friends are more forgiving of one's quirks, at least in my experience. I used to hold people (friends) to impossibly high standards. Ones that I hold myself to, as a friend. I have learned as I've aged to stop doing that. Now I expect almost nothing from people. It's much easier to avoid being disappointed if you're not expecting anything in the first place.

Maybe that's a poor way of looking at it, but I've learned that human beans, on the whole, are a disappointing lot.

It's how I put up with people backing out of plans, always being late, not returning favors, etc, etc, etc...

My friend (the god kids' mom) believes this tolerance is due to patience. It's not. It's just that I've set the bar so low... I've no expectations. No expectations, no disappointments. My life is much easier that way.

How's that for randomness this morning? :cool:
Thank you for sharing the test. My score was 17.
 
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My mom is sick with a cold right now, so I ran around the house with alcohol wipes, wiping down all the door knobs and handles and anything else that we would all touch.

The past two days, we've been doing working interviews for a couple open receptionist positions and I was the person that trained both girls. Since 90% of us at my work are nerdy Harry Potter fans, myself and another coworker (not the manager), had the two interviewers take the Pottermore 27 questions test :p One girl is a Slytherin and the other is a Gryffindor.
 
#2,591 ·
Egg yolk red potato crisp handwiches made with olive oil 'n salt on an electric griddle. Mmm! I should add ham, next time, and call them "[Egg-tato] Hammiches"!

I'm finding myself caring less and less about how others feel and starting to think of things more from a logical approach. Am I turning into an INTJ?
INTP.
It's the natural course of developing your introverted Thinking (Ti) as you age /mature.

An INTJ would likely also be developing their introverted Judgment (Ji) in the form of introverted Feeling (Fi) at this stage in their life.

You'll still be you while your mind hones itself at the next level of cognitive aptitude.
 
#2,593 ·
Thank you for sharing the test. My score was 17.
You're welcome. Thought it might interest others. In talking with my Aspy friend, it's always been interesting that we've stood each other (so very few people understand her & her quirks) so well, yet I am not on the spectrum. Always wondered how close to it I might be. Found this & thought it would be interesting. Score was not surprising.

Always trying to figure out why my process is as it is.
 
#2,595 ·
Funny story...

I wanted to test out a couple poses to make sure that I could describe how a character in one of my stories was sitting on the sidewalk. It is, however, winter in the northern U.S., and going outside in the dark parking lot outside my dorm to sit on the sidewalk in my pajamas would be somewhat unappealing, even if snow hadn’t been in the equation. So, as an alternative, I went to sit in the stairwell.

I’d been there less than a minute, lost in deep contemplation as I attempted to gauge exactly how high my knees needed to be, when the door directly behind me creaks open.

Instantly, I leap to my feet and out of the way.

We stare at each other. I know the girl, but not very well.

Me, badly wrong-footed: “Um, go ahead.”

Her, looking equally startled: “Hi.”

Me, smiling a bit nervously: “Hi.”

Awkward silence. She continues down the stairs. I sit back down, unsure of what else to do.

She stops at the bottom of the stairs. Then, very quizzically:

“...is there a particular reason why you were sitting on the stairs?”

Still rather flustered, I decide that honesty is the best policy.

Me (laughing bashfully and blushing): “Well, um. Yes. It’s just...rather peculiar to explain. See, I wanted to describe a character sitting on the sidewalk, but, um—”

Her: “Ahhh. Say no more!”


Turns out, she’s a writer, which I remembered belatedly. :D I couldn’t quite shake my flustered state until after she left, but now I’m just cracking up. I'm so private about my writing...getting caught actually acting something out was quite bewildering!
 
#2,596 ·
You're welcome. Thought it might interest others. In talking with my Aspy friend, it's always been interesting that we've stood each other (so very few people understand her & her quirks) so well, yet I am not on the spectrum. Always wondered how close to it I might be. Found this & thought it would be interesting. Score was not surprising.

Always trying to figure out why my process is as it is.
I got an 18. Thanks for sharing, it was fun to take. Anything that helps me see deeper into my thought processes is something I'm going to enjoy.
 
#2,597 ·
Convo with Lacey last night...
(In the break room, after I startle her by... just sitting there. She's blind, apparently, lol.)

She: Jeeeeeeezes Christ, War.
Me: What?
She: You scared the shit outta me.
Me: Gathered.
She: You asshole, why didn't you say something?
Me: I didn't know you were blind. Also, you'd have still started.
She: Probably. But still. Jesus.
After using the microwaver...
She: Guess what?
Me: Dunno.
She: I went shopping & got these cool shoes.
Me: The'yre... bright.
She: I like them.
Me: 'K...
She: Where do you go shopping?
Me: At my computer.
She: You don't go shopping? In stores?
Me: Giving her the INTJ are you fucking crazy stare.
She: Ever?
Me: I haven't been to the mall in... 15 yrs or so.
She: Why?
Me: There are people there.
She: Of course there are people there, stupid. Jeeze.
Me: Too many. Don't want to be around them.
She: You don't have to go to the mall.
Me: Still have to deal with people.
She: When was the last time you bought clothes in a store?
Me: Couldn't even tell you. When was online shopping invented? About that time...
She: You're amazing.
Me: I click what I like and it shows up at my house. It's a wonderful thing.
She: You're a hermit.
Me: No I'm not.
She: Yup. Hermit.
Me: I go out. I leave my house. I just don't want to be where other people are.
She: Hermit.
Me: Misanthrope.
She: Whatever. What about shoes?
Me: I buy shoes in store. Once pair once a year.
She: Just one?
Me: Only got two feet.
She: You only have ONE pair of shoes?
Me: Don't need more than one pair.
She: But... what if... what... you need more than one pair of shoes.
Me: Nope.
She: You're thrifty, aren't you?
Me: Are you asking me if I'm cheap? No. Just not intersted in clothes & shoes.
She: No wonder you have money.
Me: Guess so.
She: You're a hermit. You're going to be one of those old people living in a hut in the mountains with virtually nothing... but a million dollars sitting in the bank... aren't you?
Me: Probably not.
She: I'm going to call you Hermie...
Me: No. You're not.
She: You're no fun.
Me: I'm not an elf that wants to be a dentist, either. Don't call me that.
She: I meant like a hermit.
Me: Don't care. Don't call me that.
She: Whatever... jackass.
Me: I'll have the crossword done & bring the answers next break.
She: 'K... thanks.
 
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