I score a 38

Human resource department

This is a real test given by the human relations department at many of the major corporations today. It's only ten simple questions, so... Grab a pencil and paper and keep track of your answers.

1. When do you feel your best? a. In the morning b. During the afternoon and early evening c. Late at night 2. You usually walk a. Fairly fast, with long steps b. Fairly fast, with short, quick steps c. Less fast, head up, looking the world in the face d. Less fast, head down e. Very slowly 3. When talking to people you a. Stand with your arms folded b. Have your hands clasped c. Have one or both your hands on your hips d. Touch or push the person to whom you are talking e. Play with your ear, touch your chin, or smooth your hair 4. When relaxing, you sit with a. Your knees bent with your legs neatly side by side b. Your legs crossed c. Your legs stretched out or straight d. One leg curled under you 5. When something really amuses you, you react with a. A big, appreciative laugh b. A laugh, but not a loud one c. A quiet chuckle d. A sheepish smile 6. When you go to a party or social gathering you a. Make a loud entrance so everyone notices you b. Make a quiet entrance, looking around for someone you know c. Make the quietest entrance, trying to stay unnoticed 7. You're working very hard, concentrating hard, and you're interrupted. Do you.. a. Welcome the break b. Feel extremely irritated c. Vary between these two extremes 8. Which of the following colors do you like most? a. Red or orange b. Black c. Yellow or light blue d. Green e. Dark blue or purple f. White g. Brown or gray 9. When you are in bed at night, in those last few moments before going to sleep, you lie a. Stretched out on your back b. Stretched out face down on your stomach c. On your side, slightly curled d. With your head on one arm e. With your head under the covers 10. You often dream that you are a. Falling b. Fighting or struggling c. Searching for something or somebody d. Flying or floating e. You usually have dreamless sleep f. Your dreams are always pleasant Points: 1. a. 2 b. 4 c. 6 2. a. 6 b. 4 c. 7 d. 2 e. 1 3. a. 4 b. 2 c. 5 d. 7 e. 6 4. a. 4 b. 6 c. 2 d. 1 5. a. 6 b. 4 c. 3 d. 5 e. 2 6. a. 6 b. 4 c. 2 7. a. 6 b. 2 c. 4 8. a. 6 b. 7 c. 5 d. 4 e. 3 f. 2 g. 1 9. a. 7 b. 6 c. 4 d. 2 e. 1 10. a. 4 b. 2 c. 3 d. 5 e. 6 f. 1 Now add up the total number of points. Over 60 points: Others see you as someone they should "handle with care" You're seen as vain, self-centered, and who is extremely dominant. Others may admire you, wishing they could be more like you, but don't always trust you, hesitating to become too deeply involved with you. 51 to 60 points: Others see you as an exciting, highly volatile, rather impulsive personality; a natural leader, who's quick to make decisions, though not always the right ones. They see you as bold and adventuresome, someone who will try anything once; someone who takes chances and enjoys an adventure. They enjoy being in your company because of the excitement you radiate. 41 to 50 points: Others see you as fresh, lively, charming, amusing, practical, and always interesting; someone who's constantly in the center of attention, but sufficiently well-balanced not to let it go to their head. They also see you as kind, considerate, and understanding; someone who'll always cheer them up and help them out. 31 to 40 points: Others see you as sensible, cautious, careful and practical. They see you as clever, gifted, or talented, but modest...Not a person who makes friends too quickly or easily, but someone who's extremely loyal to friends you do make and who expect the same loyalty in return. Those who really get to know you realize it takes a lot to shake your trust in your friends, but equally that it takes you a long time to get over it if that trust is ever broken. 21 to 30 points: Your friends see you as painstaking and fussy. They see you as very cautious, extremely careful, a slow and steady plodder. It would really surprise them if you ever did something impulsively or on the spur of the moment, expecting you to examine everything carefully from every angle and then, usually decide against it. They think this reaction is caused partly by your careful nature. Under 21 points: People think you are shy, nervous, and indecisive, someone who needs looking after, who always wants someone else to make the decisions and who doesn't want to get involved with anyone or anything. They see you as a worrier who always sees problems that don't exist. Some people think you're boring. Only those who know you well know that you aren't.

single and lovin' it... most of the time

So, yeah, I guess I'm a bit jealous of my friends who are married, married with kid(s), getting married, or having babies. Yup, it seems that there's a lot of that going around. Friends at church, friends at school, friends out West (yup, Cory & Lisa and Joe & JoLane are expecting and Andrew is getting hitched)... and the list could go on. I am currently single. As much as I enjoy my 'singleness', I am not where I thought I'd be in life. I am single, in my 30s, a university student and living at home with my parents to make ends meet. I had always planned that I would be married with children and have a job I enjoy (or at least be in a relationship and living on my own) by the time I was 30. Most of the time I am satisfied with the way my life is right now, but there are days (like today) where I just feel frustrated that I don't know exactly when (or if) I'll get married and have a family. Anyhow, thanks for reading my 'vent'.

Have you ever...?

(X) Gone on a blind date
(X) Skipped school
(X) Watched someone die
(X) Been to Canada
(X) Been to Mexico
(X ) Been to Florida
(X) Been on a plane
( ) Been on the wrong plane
(X) Been lost
(X) Been on the opposite side of the country
(X) Gone to Washington, DC
(X) Swam in the ocean
(X) Cried yourself to sleep
(X) Played cops and robbers
(X) Recently colored with crayons
( ) Sang Karaoke
(X) Paid for a meal with coins only
(X) Done something you told yourself you wouldn't?
(X) Made prank phone calls
(X) Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose
(X) Caught a snowflake on your tongue
(X) Danced in the rain
(X) Written a letter to Santa Claus
( ) Been kissed under the mistletoe
(X) Watched the sunrise with someone you care about
(X) Blown bubbles
(X) Gone ice-skating
(X) Been skinny dipping outdoors
(X) Gone to the movies

1. Any nicknames? Tante Lynn, Tia Lynn, Callie, Carrie

2. Mother's name? Agnes

3. Favorite drink? Mike’s Hard Lemonade

4. Tattoo? not yet

5. Body Piercings? just the ears

6. How much do you love your job? Don’t currently have one – I’m a full-time student

7. Birthplace? St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

8. Favorite vacation spot? Anywhere warm

9. Ever been to Africa ? not yet

10. Ever eaten cookies for dinner? Yes

11. Ever been on TV? Yes

12. Ever steal any traffic sign? Yes

13. Ever been in a car accident? Yes

14. Drive a 2-door or 4-door vehicle? 4 door

15. Favorite salad dressing? Catalina or Roasted Red Pepper

16. Favorite pie? Apple-Rhubarb

17. Favorite number? Don’t have one

18. Favorite movie? The original Star Wars trilogy

19. Favorite holiday? Anything that gets me out of school for more than a day

20. Favorite dessert? Homemade icecream

21. Favorite food? BBQ chicken the way we do it for our annual “Chickenfest”

22. Favorite day of the week? Any day I have off work

23. Favorite brand of body wash? Dove with aloe and vitamin E

24. Favorite toothpaste? Arm & Hammer

25. Favorite smell? Don’t have a sense of smell, so anything that doesn’t give me a headache

26. What do you do to relax? Read, scrapbook, watch a movie

28. How do you see yourself in 10 years? Only God knows

29. Furthest Place – from where?

30. Who will respond to this first? I don’t require a response, but Lisa might post something

random thoughts about this moment in time.

So, I haven't been on for quite a while and as much as I would like to say that I'll be more consistent, I know that it likely won't happen for a while. We are still without internet access at home, so all my posting is from school. Classes for this school year are officially over. Now comes 3 weeks of writing exams and then I'm planning on taking some spring courses (May and June). I hope to find a job for the summer and we'll see how that goes. My sister will be returning from South Africa tomorrow and we'll go visit her in Toronto as she has a 4 hour layover before she heads to Winnipeg. My life is a bit crazy and insane, but then that isn't unusual. This year there are gonna be some changes as some of my university friends are leaving. It's gonna be wierd not having them around. We have a new face in our home - my second cousin, Tobias is living with us for upto the next 6 months. He is from Paraguay and will be getting to know our family and gaining some experience with different machinery. Anyhow, this is all a bit disjointed, but I thought I'd just get out some of the thoughts swirling about in my head. I'll try and do something again soon, but I am making absolutely no promises.

my Oma's obituary

Surrounded by family, Lydia Janzen went to be with her Lord and Saviour, on Sunday, March 23, 2008. Lydia longed to meet Jesus and now has spent Easter Sunday celebrating and praising Him in heaven. Halleluiah!! She was predeceased by her parents Abram & Maria Isaak, and her beloved husband of 41 years, Paul Janzen. Lydia is survived by 5 daughters and 5 son in laws, Alvina and Wilf Janzen, Agnes and Abe Wiens, Marlene and Jim Le Ber, Ziggy and Harry Duerksen, Lenore and Rudy Klassen. Lydia loved to be involved in her 19 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren’s lives. She leaves behind many friends and family including her 5 sisters and their husbands. Those who knew Lydia will miss her dearly, as she offered love, kindness and peace to those with whom she had contact. Her family will receive condolences on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 from 3-5 and 7-9 at the Tallman Funeral Home 3277 King Street in Vineland. A celebration of Lydia’s life will take place on Thursday, March 27, 2008 11am at Scott Street Mennonite Brethren Church, located at 339 Scott Street in St. Catharines. A private family interment will take place prior to the Celebration Service. Memorial Donations can be made to Camp Crossroads, a centre dedicated to the spiritual growth of children and families.

Power up at Power Lab!!

This was the theme song for the week.

The kids touched, prayed over, and personalized GO Balls that will be delivered to needy children. Plus, children who receive the balls will also receive a guide called "Coaching for Sport…Coaching for Life" translated into their native language.

Why Soccer Balls?

In Africa, sports and games outreach programs draw children by the thousands-children who come to play and then stay to hear about Jesus.

Sports and games outreach programs are active in over 100 countries and on every continent, reaching hundreds of thousands of kids. And at your Power Lab, you'll help!

Here is a link to the Operation Kid-to-Kid project for this year.

The following video shows one of my favourite crafts from the week.

VBS

You are all invited to our annual VBS during March Break. This year's theme is a science lab and it looks like it'll be a lot of fun. I will be the "craft lady" again and let me tell you, I think the crafts are great!

I hope to see you there!