YOU'REUNBELIEVABLE

(2007: philadelphia, pa. prj called this pic "artsy". truly, now, this really IS the last of the philly photos.)

i don't like personality tests because i think they're just another way to "box" people. having said that, though, i took one tonight and it turns out i'm an ENFP, which stands for "Extrovert, Intuitive, Feeler, Perceiver."

umm, it's pretty frightening how true, indeed, how accurate the description below fits me . . .

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ENFPs:

Strengths: ENFPs have an unusually broad range of skills and talents. They are good at most things which interest them. Project-oriented, they may go through several different careers during their lifetime. To onlookers, the ENFP may seem directionless and without purpose, but ENFPs are actually quite consistent, in that they have a strong sense of values which they live with throughout their lives. Everything that they do must be in line with their values. An ENFP needs to feel that they are living their lives as their true self, walking in step with what they believe is right.

They see meaning in everything, and are on a continuous quest to adapt their lives and values to achieve inner peace.

They're constantly aware and somewhat fearful of losing touch with themselves. Since emotional excitement is usually an important part of the ENFP's life, and because they are focused on keeping "centered", the ENFP is usually an intense individual, with highly evolved values.

Most ENFPs have great people skills. They are genuinely warm and interested in people, and place great importance on their inter-personal relationships.

ENFPs almost always have a strong need to be liked. Sometimes, especially at a younger age, an ENFP will tend to be "gushy" and insincere, and generally "overdo" in an effort to win acceptance. However, once an ENFP has learned to balance their need to be true to themselves with their need for acceptance, they excel at bringing out the best in others, and are typically well-liked. They have an exceptional ability to intuitively understand a person after a very short period of time, and use their intuition and flexibility to relate to others on their own level.

Weaknesses: Because ENFPs live in the world of exciting possibilities, the details of everyday life are seen as trivial drudgery.

They place no importance on detailed, maintenance-type tasks, and will frequently remain oblivous to these types of concerns. When they do have to perform these tasks, they do not enjoy themselves. This is a challenging area of life for most ENFPs, and can be frustrating for ENFP's family members.

An ENFP who has "gone wrong" may be quite manipulative - and very good it. The gift of gab which they are blessed with makes it naturally easy for them to get what they want. Most ENFPs will not abuse their abilities, because that would not jive with their value systems.

ENFPs sometimes make serious errors in judgment. They have an amazing ability to intuitively perceive the truth about a person or situation, but when they apply judgment to their perception, they may jump to the wrong conclusions.

ENFPs who have not learned to follow through may have a difficult time remaining happy in marital relationships. Always seeing the possibilities of what could be, they may become bored with what actually is. The strong sense of values will keep many ENFPs dedicated to their relationships.

However, ENFPs like a little excitement in their lives, and are best matched with individuals who are comfortable with change and new experiences.

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