Thursday, September 9, 2010

"My arm is a fallopian tube."

Haha, thank you Uncle Bijan for the awkward demonstration.... Who says college professors can't have a sense of humor? ;)

Speaking of my PSYC class, it really had me thinking today. We were talking about temperaments and whether we were more like our mother or father. I've kind of always know this, but I am totally my father's daughter.
I'm pretty sure he birthed me, haha. My personality is practically identical to his; even though we don't always agree on things. We are both opinionated, but we also listen to others and take their views into account. We get hot-headed at times, but in the end we are able to resolve things in a calm and logical manner. He's also the more emotional parent; which is another access point of similarity. Neither of us are horribly rash; nor do we intentionally belittle others for the sake of our own arguments. I don't know, I just really took the chance to analyze this today, and I enjoyed that class discussion. He mentioned that children tend to have more issues with parents of the same temperament, but I tend to believe that I'm closer to my father. I have a hypothesis as to why that is, though. I'm pretty sure my dad and I get along so well because we aren't always around each other. Since I live primarily with my mom, I kind of have to really take advantage of the time I have with my padre. I miss him right now. He really is a lovely support system; especially when I'm stressed out. I should be able to see him this weekend though! I hope he doesn't have to work too much! I hope, I hope.

Uncle Bijan also asked all of us whether we were introverts or extroverts. That was a tough one to answer, because I'm pretty sure I'm on the fence. Around you all, my beloved friends, I would consider myself quite the extrovert; correct me if I'm incorrect, haha. However, when it comes to my family, I would say that I'm more introverted. I was pondering the reasoning behind that, and I think that there could be a few explanations. 1) I shut my family off from most of what goes on in my life; emotions included. 2) Middle Child Syndrome. I think it's real! Have doubts? You should read some of the articles people have posted about it; it's pretty legit..... I suppose it could be a combination of the two; it's quite probable. I don't know, really. You should take some time to ponder that: whether you're an introvert or an extrovert, and ask yourself "why?". Tis a lovely brain-toggler. Feel free to share your self-analyssis {on either topic}! I'd love to read it :)

But yes! I will be coming home this weekend, and I want to see all of you! So please contact me! I love you all very much! But now I must try to get some PSYC homework done so that I don't have to worry about it this weekend. See you soon :)

2 comments:

Nikki said...

I'm like my father and the middle child... hmmm

E.B. said...

yes middle child syndrome!!! i had a talk with travis davis about this last night actually ahhah after i was informed that my parents dont want brenna to "end up like elsbeth" ......

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