Monday, December 15, 2008

ENERGETIC DOER: Do you think this describes me?

i took the test from the link (see left side) and got these results. What do you think?

Energetic Doers are cheerful and spontaneous persons. They are charming and full of energy and real persons of action. They keep a clear head and the overview even in difficult situations. This makes them popular problem solvers. Their ability of being able to absorb and process information is phenomenal. Energetic Doers also have strong powers of observation and a keen sense when dealing with other people. They are very perceptive, witty and clever. They have a natural ability of convincing others of their point of view. Energetic Doers live completely in the here and now and make spontaneous decisions from one moment to the next. They love being together with other people and are sensuous, lively and amusing conversationalists. It is no problem for them to be the effervescent centre of attention at a party and they are generous, skilful and good hosts. They do not brood over consequences for long; they quickly grasp all the relevant facts, make a pragmatic decision and enforce that decision vigorously. Should a decision later turn out to have been wrong, one can always make new plans.Energetic Doers magically attract fun and action. They need the kick - as far as possible with other people. Many representatives of this type have dangerous hobbies or go in for extreme sports. They quite consciously put themselves in dangerous situations again and again. At work too, Energetic Doers seek fun and variety above all. They are bored to death by routine, safety and calculability. Crises are their elixir of life and really bring their strong points to light. They react to new challenges flexibly and effectively. They gain their confidence from their imperturbable self-assuredness that they will be able to cope with them. Energetic Doers prefer practical activities which lead to visible results rather than theoretical fields of work. Endless discussions with colleagues quickly get on their nerves and they do not have the patience for interpersonal niceties. They say how something has to be done and that’s that!Energetic Doers keep their friends in suspense with their wit, esprit and quickness in repartee. They mostly have a large circle of friends and acquaintances but often remain non-committal in their relationships. They expect a great deal of reliability and tolerance from their really good friends but are also willing to give the same to them. However, due to their spontaneous nature, they always remain a little surprising and unpredictable, also for their partners. Energetic Doers need a lot of space and time to themselves; they quickly feel hemmed in if their partners cling too strongly to them. But if you give them plenty of leeway, they are generous, cheerful and extremely imaginative life companions with whom you can have a lot of fun and enjoy life to the full. They do not avoid conflicts but address them openly and sometimes sparks can really fly. But this is typical for Energetic Doers and, afterwards, they are all the more devoted and loving.
Adjectives which describe your type
extroverted, practical, logical, spontaneous, resolved, direct, objective, conscientious, attentive, likes taking risks, cheerful, impulsive, optimistic, sociable, enthusing, full of the joys of life, aggressive, inconsiderate, dynamic, lively, rash, competition-oriented, action-loving, energetic, charming, superior, solution-oriented, adventurous, go-ahead, changeable, outgoing

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Today is the Greatest Day

I've been working for more than 15 hours this past two weeks. Just this morning I woke up after sleeping for barely two hours and rushed to the venue of my training. It's one of the trainings I'm conducting. In my haste, I didn't double check my things.. It was too late when I found out my USB was not in my handbag. I didn't mention it to my boss who was with me. I scanned my brain for some plan B. I couldn't think of any. I texted my officemate who I was sure was still sleepin
g to check my table for the USB and to rush it to the venue ASAP.
I refused to panic and prayed hard for grace under this pressure. I asked for prayers from my DGroup. I decided to rearraange the schedule for the day just in case my officemate would arrive to save my day. I looked forward to some amazing way God would use to deliver me from my predicament.
Sure enough! He did! My boss brought an external HD with him which happened to contain a backup of my old files!! Not all the files I needed for the training were there BUT the most important one I needed was there-complete! But the pictures my Boss wanted to show my trainees weren't there. hahahaha...that External HD easn't there by acident or mistake..
The other powerpoints I needed which were in the USB weren't really necessary because I was able to prepare Handouts for them. I was able to recycle a Manila Paper where the last ppt I needed was written bby the last batch of trainees..
So how about that?
How great do you think my God is? hahhaah
That's why whenever I have this seemingly unlucky day, I call it the greatest day in history because it's one opportunity for my GOd to show His greatness in ways I could never even imagine.


"I will be still, know You are God."

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

"I Will Praise You in the Storm"

I thank You still in spite of this storm. I am happy because I believe I am a threat to the enemy that's why I am having difficulties right now. But just like what I have committed to do I stand true to my promise. "When times get tough, and I get tired, I won't back up, back off, back down, back out, or backslide. I'll just keep moving forward by God's grace. I'm Spirit-led, purpose-driven and mission-focused, so I cannot be bought, I will not be compromised, and I shall not quit until I finish the race."

"However, whenever, wherever, and whatever You ask me to do, my answer in advance is yes! Wherever You lead and whatever the cost, I'm ready. Anytime. Anywhere. Anyway. Whatever it takes Lord; whatever it takes!"

(from Rick Warren's A Call to Radical Commitment)

I love You!

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Psalm 23 Moment

I'm sorry if my initial reaction was to shrink from it...hahaha...How could I have forgotten how great You are..Thank You that although this task may seem frightening, You have promised to be with me. How funny that I even bothered to think of a few persons to help me out when there's You.
I am excited how You'd reveal Yourself to me again in this my nth Psalm 23 moment. I can sleep tonight secure because of You. Even before I ask for it I know Your answer is on its way so I really thank YOu in advance. I put my trust in YOu alone. No one can protect me better than YOu.
I'm stepping down the driver's seat of my life.. Take the wheel please, it's all YOurs.

Love You.

Monday, November 24, 2008

"these things i'll never say"

you always see me as you wish but never even bother to look into the rest.
you see all the nice things and say all the great things but never really saw what's real.
i sailed beside you through your quest but halfway through i left. you never seem to sense my presence. so my absence will make no difference.

i tried to see the best in you and overlooked the flaws. i forgave your shortcomings and believed you without a doubt. i gave my trust along with my heart but you didn't even lift a finger.
i took my heart back and pocketed my trust. seems you didn't want them so i might as well step back.

so now alone with my thoughts i bare my heart certain that noone would see but me.
when you looked my way, i melted.
when you talked to me, i floated.
when you smiled at me, i died.
you only have to call me once, and i'll be there at once.
my heart was willing but my mind was battling.
but in the end you made your choice and with my heart you took my voice.

so my heart remains with you but these feelings will stay with me
because they will remain as thoughts
for these things i'll never say.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

delayed gratification (shsh!)

kabuangan!! i used to want to have everything pronto! not realizing that i am depriving myself of the sweet reward patience offers. take for example my sister. I always find her waiting and just accepting things as they are. I saw it as a weakness and an unnecessary act of martyrdom. But the moment her requests are granted, Man! it's soooooooo amazing that i almost convinced myself to do what she does.

But one thing im very sure about myself is my hard-headedness. I am so stubborn. The type that will make you want to do crazy things like eat your hair or bang your head against the wall. I can say no without batting an eyelash. You can talk til the brick walls cry but i can remain unmoved. That's why HE decided to teach me a lesson BIG time.

It took 2 Major lessons in the school of life and several electives and crash courses to make me realize how wrong i was. Those two major lessons almost destroyed me but I chose not to be destroyed. (I told you I was hard headed right) hmmmm..Am I making any sense? Well anyway going back to my post's title..delayed gratification..I'm finally taking baby steps toward the mastery of this art. I am now experiencing the first fruits of my garden of mistakes that miraculously yielded good tasting results. I appreciate the end of a story that I've painstakingly woven under HIs guidance. I have learned patience..I used to tell myself that "Patience is a virtue..I don't have."

It's amazing how He can make a masterpiece out of the mess I've created for myself. I have yet to learn how to soften my HARD ROCK head..ROCK HARD whatever..but i'm enjoying myself in this school. I don't want to graduate yet.

So dear, have patience with me..I'm still a work in progress.
:)

Friday, November 7, 2008

Those eyes of love

You alone knew me from the start
I show not what I really am but still You know
I say things I don't mean and do things less than what
I want them to be but You understand.

Tears I've cried and the pain I hid in silence
You take them away
The lies I wrapped around my scars, You gently remove
But I clung to my sadness thinking no one understands

My outside appearance, a facade of smiles
You break through my walls of pretence
Your eyes of love
Pierce me from the inside out.