my personal dna

You are a Benevolent Artist.

about you
You are an Artist

Your appreciation of beauty, ability to think abstractly, and innovativeness make you an ARTIST.

Never one to be tied to a particular way of doing things, you let your imagination guide you in discovering different possibilities.

You would rather seek out new experiences than stick to your everyday habits, taking in as much of the world as possible.

Your eye for beauty and your willingness to consider different perspectives make your creative efforts interesting—even though you may not realize this yourself.

You prefer to think about things before voicing your opinion, considering a wide, diverse range of options.

While there are forms and styles that you prefer, you tend to keep an open mind when it comes to your artistic preferences.

You are curious about things, interested in the "why" more than the “how.”

You have an active imagination that leads you express yourself in a distinct way.

You're not afraid to let your emotions guide you, and you're generally considerate of others' feelings as well.

You tend to do things on the spur of the moment, not sticking to a set schedule.


If you want to be different:

Be more open to risks in your creative efforts, and don't be quick to dismiss the praise of others.

Think about how attention to detail may help you be more sure of yourself.


how you relate to others
You are Benevolent

You are a great person to interact with—understanding, giving, and trusting—in a word, BENEVOLENT

You don't mind being in social situations, as you feel comfortable enough with people to be yourself.

Your caring nature goes beyond a basic concern: you take the time to understand the nuances of people's situations before passing any sort of judgment.

You're a good listener, and even better at offering advice.

You're concerned with others at both an individual and societal level—you sympathize with the plights of troubled groups, and you can care about people you've never met.

Considering many different perspectives is something at which you excel, and you appreciate that quality in others.

Other people's feelings are important to you, and you're good at mediating disputes.

Because of your understanding and patience, you tend to bring out the best in people.


If you want to be different:

You spend a lot of time taking care of others, but don't forget to take care of yourself!

Sometimes you can get overcommitted, and when you sacrifice spending time with those close to you, it can make them feel unimportant.

turkeys!

i have been seeing wild turkeys all over the place.
this shocks me!
in my four years here in new jersey, this is the first time i've seen turkeys.
even in kansas, if i saw a wild turkey, i saw one.
i'm seriously seeing flocks here.

the first time, i woke up to get ready for class and i looked out my window and saw two big brown lumps (i didn't have my contacts in so i couldn't discern very well yet). i knew it was an animal and my mind hearkened back to a dream i had recently that was chock full of animals i saw while looking out the same window (the animals included were an owl, a bison, a pig and a very weird cat .... no turkeys). anyhow, finally the brown lumps put their head up and i could tell it was two fairly large turkeys. then, as i was watching fascinated, three other big ol' turkeys came to join them. five! thus, the first sighting.

next, i was driving on alexander the other day, and at the curve where i usually spot the groundhog, there was a young turkey, smaller than the previous five but quite obviously a turkey.

and now, i'm looking out my window again and see lots of little turkeys. they are definitely not the first group i saw because they really are half the size. but there are five of them. maybe the first five turkeys all had turkey babies. although, these small ones look fairly self-sufficient and not newly born. or hatched.

so my questions are: where did these turkeys come from? why haven't i seen turkeys here before? and, what do turkeys eat?! because apparently we have it in the backyard of witherspoon.