Ok. I'm like 95% shagged now. Decided to blog while waiting for sy and kj to dota 1 time before my field camp.
Met up with kj and sy today for the first time after like 4 weeks or 1 month. We decided to go for a drink. Ended up in eski bar for like 30min+ then change of plan to other bar as it was too boring. Too bad we are not in the nice icy area. Anyway, it was warm today due to the number of people patronnising the bar today. After which, we went to another bar to have some beer. And the most terrifying thing happened to me. Crappy. Don't wish to mention about it.
Anyway, life in army is army like.. lol.. too tired to mention now.. tml is my field camp. GooD luck to me!!
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
MORE BLOGTHINGS !
You Are a Snake |
 You have extraordinarily sharp senses. You sense what's going on almost before it happens. You connect with the world. People instantly feel close to you. You are a natural protector. You take good care of your friends. You are an ambitious person. Your ambitious drives you. But while you are ambitious, you are also humble. You are thankful for everything you have. |
You Are a Snake |
You have extraordinarily sharp senses. You sense what's going on almost before it happens. You connect with the world. People instantly feel close to you. You are a natural protector. You take good care of your friends. You are an ambitious person. Your ambitious drives you. But while you are ambitious, you are also humble. You are thankful for everything you have. |
What Your Favorite Color Blue Says About You: |
 Emotional --- Affected --- Sensitive Peaceful --- Tranquil --- Connected Spiritual --- Experimental --- Deep |
Your Body's Element is Water |
 You are a joyful, relaxed, and luminous person. You love people. You live for making new friends and helping others. You are enthusiastic and the ideal person to work with. You don't mind doing hard tasks, and you have a generous spirit. Your energy tends to be: conserved You power color is: black |
You are a Black Coffee |
 At your best, you are: low maintenance, friendly, and adaptable At your worst, you are: cheap and angsty You drink coffee when: you can get your hands on it Your caffeine addiction level: high |
Friday, July 04, 2008
BACK FROM CHALET
Ok. The 3D2N sentosa chalet ended fast. Perhaps too fast. Anyway, it was enjoyable ! Seriously fun. The bbq on the first nite was good, no food was wasted except the misc stuff such as plastic spoons and forks. Did some driving at that nite. Drove to many places in Singapore which includes the lengendary carpark G and changi Beach. LoL. Done a 120km/hr drive on the way to carpark G. The feel was totally different from 90km/hr. haha. Thought of going up to 140km/hr but decided it was too dangerous to do so. 2nd day was all about card games and camp games which ended pretty fast.
6 days more to go. Having mixed feelings right now. Not really sure of what the feeling is. Kinda look forward to NS yet not wanting to enter NS. Maybe this is due to the insufficient sleep i had during the chalet. Both nites were like a challenge. 1st nite i'm squeezed to a position which the space could not accomodate my body. The 2nd nite i had to sleep on the edge of the bed which almost 1/2 of my body is hanging in mid air and i slept on the floor in the end.
Argh. Weird feeling.
Ok. The 3D2N sentosa chalet ended fast. Perhaps too fast. Anyway, it was enjoyable ! Seriously fun. The bbq on the first nite was good, no food was wasted except the misc stuff such as plastic spoons and forks. Did some driving at that nite. Drove to many places in Singapore which includes the lengendary carpark G and changi Beach. LoL. Done a 120km/hr drive on the way to carpark G. The feel was totally different from 90km/hr. haha. Thought of going up to 140km/hr but decided it was too dangerous to do so. 2nd day was all about card games and camp games which ended pretty fast.
6 days more to go. Having mixed feelings right now. Not really sure of what the feeling is. Kinda look forward to NS yet not wanting to enter NS. Maybe this is due to the insufficient sleep i had during the chalet. Both nites were like a challenge. 1st nite i'm squeezed to a position which the space could not accomodate my body. The 2nd nite i had to sleep on the edge of the bed which almost 1/2 of my body is hanging in mid air and i slept on the floor in the end.
Argh. Weird feeling.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
WOOoo ... Blogthings is really fun.. Since i got some time now, i shall do some !! =))
oohh....mature me =)
Actually, i quite like purple. haha
hahahahahah
happy... =)
coommmmaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
i really liked winter =)
what are the other types ???
mmmm..
last =)
You Are 83% Grown Up, 17% Kid |
 Your emotional maturity is fully developed, and you have an excellent grasp on your emotions. In fact, you are so emotionally mature - you should consider being a therapist! |
oohh....mature me =)
You Need Some Purple in Your Life |
 Purple will make you feel ambitious, independent, and creative. And with a little purple, you will project an aura of individuality. If you want more extravagance, you've got to get a little purple in your life! For extra punch: Combine purple with green or orange The downside of purple: It can evoke sad feelings The consequences of more purple in your life: You will feel an increase in your artistic abilities You will find balance in the most chaotic parts of your life You will feel calm and will be hard to disturb |
Actually, i quite like purple. haha
You Could Be a Vampire... If You Had To |
 Like most people, the thought of being a vampire has crossed your mind. But you're not sure if you'd do it, even if you could. Living forever doesn't sound half bad, if you could live forever with the people you love the most. But do vampires even love? And would the vampire version of you even be you? It's all too much to contemplate. Luckily, the chances of you ever becoming a vampire are astronomically low. What you would like best about being a vampire: Living forever What you would like least about being a vampire: Blood stained teeth |
hahahahahah
You Are Pretty Happy |
 You generally have a happy, fulfilling life. But things could be a little better, and deep down, you know it. Maybe you need more supportive friends or a more challenging career. Something is preventing you from being totally happy. You just need to figure out what it is! |
happy... =)
You Are a Comma |
 You are open minded and extremely optimistic. You enjoy almost all facets of life. You can find the good in almost anything. You keep yourself busy with tons of friends, activities, and interests. You find it hard to turn down an opportunity, even if you are pressed for time. Your friends find you fascinating, charming, and easy to talk to. (But with so many competing interests, you friends do feel like you hardly have time for them.) You excel in: Inspiring people You get along best with: The Question Mark |
coommmmaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
You Belong in Winter |
 Quiet, calm, and totally at peace... You're happy to be at home, wrapped in a blanket, completely snowed in Whether you're lighting a fire or having a snowball fight, you always feel best in the winter. |
i really liked winter =)
You Have A Type A- Personality |
 You are one of the most balanced people around Motivated and focused, you are good at getting what you want You rule at success, but success doesn't rule you. When it's playtime, you really know how to kick back Whether it's hanging out with friends or doing something you love! You live life to the fullest - incorporating the best of both worlds |
what are the other types ???
Your Career Type: Investigative |
 You are precise, scientific, and intellectual. Your talents lie in understanding and solving math and science problems. You would make an excellent: Architect - Biologist - Chemist Dentist - Electrical Technician - Mathematician Medical Technician - Meteorologist - Pharmacist Physician - Surveyor - Veterinarian The worst career options for your are enterprising careers, like lawyer or real estate agent. |
mmmm..
Your EQ is 147 |
 You are remarkable when it comes to relating with others. Only the biggest losers get under your skin. You are warm and open. Even when life gets you down, you're unafraid of the world and its challenges. You are comfortable with who you are. And you accept your weaknesses - as well as the weaknesses of others. While you are quite stable, you don't respond perfectly to every bad situation that comes up. But you have enough emotional intelligence to know when you need a course correction. |
last =)
Thursday, June 26, 2008
You Are "Wow"! |
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Lol ! I'm wow !
Ok. Will do more of those bloggie quiz later after my post of the day. =)
Mm. I guess counting down my days to tekong is very realistic right now. Lets see... 14 more days !!! which means in 2 weeks time. OMG... Gotta prepare my stuff by sat, help out my mom this fri. Then look forward to the next fishing trip and chalet or maybe both combine. Lastly, look forward to tekong, althought i don't really look forward to it.
I realised after i quit my job at boonlay, I find it hard to wake up early, sleep early. LOL. Can't recall what i really did at home for the past few weeks. The best guess would be NOTHING.Lol
Anyway, 3 weeks 3 fishing trips and total of 12 fishes caught. Lemme recall what fishes were caught. Mm.. 1 Starfish, 1 monstrous fish, 2 i think edible fishes and 8 catfishes.. LOL
Nothing much to update. More blog quiz !
You Are 80% Peaceful |
 You are a very peaceful person. All is good in your world, no matter what's going on. Occasionally you let your problems get to you, but you generally remain upbeat. Your inner strength is inspirational - much more so than you may realize. |
haha.. 80% peaceful.. where did the 20% go to ??
You Are Cheerios |
 Like other Cheerios eaters, you want to be a responsible adult. But you can't help but still be a kid at heart! You try to make good decisions. You're a clean cut, conscientious person. You're the type of person who would never skip breakfast. Part of you thinks that breakfast is too important to miss... But a bigger part of you knows it's too fun to miss! |
LOL..no wonder they say do not take such quiz seriously. I always skip my breakfast..
Your Brain is 60% Female, 40% Male |
 Your brain is a healthy mix of male and female You are both sensitive and savvy Rational and reasonable, you tend to keep level headed But you also tend to wear your heart on your sleeve |
er..ok.. I'm thinking like a 60% female ? LoL..last quiz before my bed.
Your Attention Span is Long |
 You're attention span is amazingly long. You can concentrate well, and your mind doesn't stray easily. Even if you have a mundane task to complete, you can get it done easily. Because you don't get distracted, you accomplish more than most people. Your self discipline is your greatest strength. You can will yourself to do almost anything. All you have to do is put your mind to it. |
FOCUS POCUS !
lol..last last.. =)
You Passed 8th Grade Science |
 Congratulations, you got 8/8 correct! |
Ok..I'm a science student. =))
Thursday, June 19, 2008
You Act Like You Are 20 Years Old |
 You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel like an adult, and you're optimistic about life. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences. You're still figuring out your place in the world and how you want your life to shape up. The world is full of possibilities, and you can't wait to explore many of them. |
lol... 20...juz nice.
Monday, June 09, 2008
My first fishing experience !
Juz came back from my 5km jog. Decided to blog about my first fishing experience which I had last nite.
Met up with my buddies at tampines mrt control last nite at about 7pm. We sat bus 29 to changi interchange. The journey was long but excitement was filled in us. Thus, the long journey was quickly over as we talk about stuff and so.
We decided to get our fishing poles before having some snacks. Went to a fishing stall and bought everything which was needed to fish. It costed about 27bucks/person. 1 10bucks fishing pole, 1 reel, 2 hooks and weight, 1 fishing pole bag and 1 packet of prawns bait. After dinner, we took a 20 to 30min walk to a place which kj calls it breakwater which I had no idea why though.
The real excitement came ! It was time to set up our fishing equipments. Ok... For a first timer without any fishing experiences, we took about 1hour to set everything up. It was long and funny. Oh ya, the fishy hook is super sharp. I poked my fingers and hand a few times. Even juz touching the tip of the hook might cause your skin to be hooked onto it. Although I have been poked by the hook a few times, none of these had cause me to bleed.
After setting up the fishing pole, it was time to put the bait. The prawns was super smelly =.= Kinda rotting I guess. Nevertheless, we had to use it as it was the only bait we have and it was better than cutting earthworms. Then it was time to cast the rod. The first time i casted my rod, my hook and weight juz flew off. = .. LOL ! I was like laughing my heads off. I realised the hook wasn't tied tight enough. Then after setting up my second hook, i casted the rod and the hook dropped like directly 2-3 m infront of me. LoL ! Had to recast my rod.
After we are done with the casting, Sy decided to put a redbull can on the reel thinking that if the can drops, there would be a catch. Sounds dumb right ? I and kj thought so too but soon, we were proven wrong. The redbull can dropped and sy caught a big cat fish =.=... !
Letting off those fishes, Kj reminded us that we should kill them after we catch them and not let them off. This is to reduce the chance of the fishes to evolve into a smarter fish as releasing them would allow them to "pass down" the knowledge of being fished to the younger generations. If it was true, future fishes would be hard to be fished. We would not know whether this is a myth or fact until decades or maybe centuries later.
After 7 hours of fishing, we cleared up the place and left. It was a nice and fun experience !
Juz came back from my 5km jog. Decided to blog about my first fishing experience which I had last nite.
Met up with my buddies at tampines mrt control last nite at about 7pm. We sat bus 29 to changi interchange. The journey was long but excitement was filled in us. Thus, the long journey was quickly over as we talk about stuff and so.
We decided to get our fishing poles before having some snacks. Went to a fishing stall and bought everything which was needed to fish. It costed about 27bucks/person. 1 10bucks fishing pole, 1 reel, 2 hooks and weight, 1 fishing pole bag and 1 packet of prawns bait. After dinner, we took a 20 to 30min walk to a place which kj calls it breakwater which I had no idea why though.
The real excitement came ! It was time to set up our fishing equipments. Ok... For a first timer without any fishing experiences, we took about 1hour to set everything up. It was long and funny. Oh ya, the fishy hook is super sharp. I poked my fingers and hand a few times. Even juz touching the tip of the hook might cause your skin to be hooked onto it. Although I have been poked by the hook a few times, none of these had cause me to bleed.
After setting up the fishing pole, it was time to put the bait. The prawns was super smelly =.= Kinda rotting I guess. Nevertheless, we had to use it as it was the only bait we have and it was better than cutting earthworms. Then it was time to cast the rod. The first time i casted my rod, my hook and weight juz flew off. = .. LOL ! I was like laughing my heads off. I realised the hook wasn't tied tight enough. Then after setting up my second hook, i casted the rod and the hook dropped like directly 2-3 m infront of me. LoL ! Had to recast my rod.
After we are done with the casting, Sy decided to put a redbull can on the reel thinking that if the can drops, there would be a catch. Sounds dumb right ? I and kj thought so too but soon, we were proven wrong. The redbull can dropped and sy caught a big cat fish =.=... !
After which, we all decided to use the redbull tactic. But it didn't worked for either me or kj. Anyway, i realised the fishes there were hungry fishes. The moment i cast my rod, i could feel that my bait was being nibbled off by hungry small fishes. So i decided, small bait to catch small fishy. A few moments later, I catch 1 small fishy ! haha.. My first catch !
It's small but i was happy ! Oh ya, we let the fishes off as we did not have any container to keep them. Soon after my catch, kj also caught 1 small fishy ! It was a red groupa if i am not wrong. Too bad, cannot eat it as it was too small.
Letting off those fishes, Kj reminded us that we should kill them after we catch them and not let them off. This is to reduce the chance of the fishes to evolve into a smarter fish as releasing them would allow them to "pass down" the knowledge of being fished to the younger generations. If it was true, future fishes would be hard to be fished. We would not know whether this is a myth or fact until decades or maybe centuries later.
After 7 hours of fishing, we cleared up the place and left. It was a nice and fun experience !
Saturday, April 12, 2008
After watching 1 episode of a jap drama and before going to sleep, I've decided to continue my last blog entry which I had stopped half way.
Continue:
Woot ! Long time since i last officially blogged. Since i have the time now to blog while waiting for defense, i shall spend some of these precious time to update on my current life. Perhaps a few of my thoughts, on how it changed or so. Ok. So here it shall go.
Have been working at my SIP place for like 1 month plus now and also taking up part-time tuitoring. Woot ~ It's tough to hold onto 2 jobs at the same time. Since this is hard already, i roughly could guess how hard is it to work full-time while studying part-time. Anyway, it's really exhuasting to juz try to keep up with the pace of having 2 jobs. Furthermore, sat and sun is required to socialize around. *Anyway, a change of plan. No more defense. ya.. but nvm, that can wait till another day.* That means there is like no room for rest ? In fact, nope. Since work cannot be adjusted, the only item left is to reduce the time used for socializing. Lets take it this way, either sat or sun is used for resting. This concludes that only 1 day is spent on socializing.
Anyway, time is really precious. Looking back at the past few years. I felt it was fast. Perhaps too fast. Secondary school seems like yesterday. I still remember my seconday 1 orientation "camp" which last for like 3 days only. Friends come and go. Primary school memory seems to have fade off. Actually, i do remember some of it. Further back, kindergarden memories. Simple life was it then. Life is soooo simple at that time. Juz waking up each day, going to school for 4hours, and then heading home to spend some time understanding ourself by our own.
If one could restart one part of his life, what would you restart ?
I think my life so far is great. The only thing I wish I could have restarted was to really focus on studying but too bad. There's no room for regrets now ~ The only thing left is to continue from the mistakes and try not to make the same one. Learn from it.
Lastly.
Do people need love? or do they want love ?
Continue:
Woot ! Long time since i last officially blogged. Since i have the time now to blog while waiting for defense, i shall spend some of these precious time to update on my current life. Perhaps a few of my thoughts, on how it changed or so. Ok. So here it shall go.
Have been working at my SIP place for like 1 month plus now and also taking up part-time tuitoring. Woot ~ It's tough to hold onto 2 jobs at the same time. Since this is hard already, i roughly could guess how hard is it to work full-time while studying part-time. Anyway, it's really exhuasting to juz try to keep up with the pace of having 2 jobs. Furthermore, sat and sun is required to socialize around. *Anyway, a change of plan. No more defense. ya.. but nvm, that can wait till another day.* That means there is like no room for rest ? In fact, nope. Since work cannot be adjusted, the only item left is to reduce the time used for socializing. Lets take it this way, either sat or sun is used for resting. This concludes that only 1 day is spent on socializing.
Anyway, time is really precious. Looking back at the past few years. I felt it was fast. Perhaps too fast. Secondary school seems like yesterday. I still remember my seconday 1 orientation "camp" which last for like 3 days only. Friends come and go. Primary school memory seems to have fade off. Actually, i do remember some of it. Further back, kindergarden memories. Simple life was it then. Life is soooo simple at that time. Juz waking up each day, going to school for 4hours, and then heading home to spend some time understanding ourself by our own.
If one could restart one part of his life, what would you restart ?
I think my life so far is great. The only thing I wish I could have restarted was to really focus on studying but too bad. There's no room for regrets now ~ The only thing left is to continue from the mistakes and try not to make the same one. Learn from it.
Lastly.
Do people need love? or do they want love ?
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Monday, January 21, 2008
http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes1.htm
To outsiders, INTJs may appear to project an aura of "definiteness", of self-confidence. This self-confidence, sometimes mistaken for simple arrogance by the less decisive, is actually of a very specific rather than a general nature; its source lies in the specialized knowledge systems that most INTJs start building at an early age. When it comes to their own areas of expertise -- and INTJs can have several -- they will be able to tell you almost immediately whether or not they can help you, and if so, how. INTJs know what they know, and perhaps still more importantly, they know what they don't know.
INTJs are perfectionists, with a seemingly endless capacity for improving upon anything that takes their interest. What prevents them from becoming chronically bogged down in this pursuit of perfection is the pragmatism so characteristic of the type: INTJs apply (often ruthlessly) the criterion "Does it work?" to everything from their own research efforts to the prevailing social norms. This in turn produces an unusual independence of mind, freeing the INTJ from the constraints of authority, convention, or sentiment for its own sake.
INTJs are known as the "Systems Builders" of the types, perhaps in part because they possess the unusual trait combination of imagination and reliability. Whatever system an INTJ happens to be working on is for them the equivalent of a moral cause to an INFJ; both perfectionism and disregard for authority may come into play, as INTJs can be unsparing of both themselves and the others on the project. Anyone considered to be "slacking," including superiors, will lose their respect -- and will generally be made aware of this; INTJs have also been known to take it upon themselves to implement critical decisions without consulting their supervisors or co-workers. On the other hand, they do tend to be scrupulous and even-handed about recognizing the individual contributions that have gone into a project, and have a gift for seizing opportunities which others might not even notice.
In the broadest terms, what INTJs "do" tends to be what they "know". Typical INTJ career choices are in the sciences and engineering, but they can be found wherever a combination of intellect and incisiveness are required (e.g., law, some areas of academia). INTJs can rise to management positions when they are willing to invest time in marketing their abilities as well as enhancing them, and (whether for the sake of ambition or the desire for privacy) many also find it useful to learn to simulate some degree of surface conformism in order to mask their inherent unconventionality.
Personal relationships, particularly romantic ones, can be the INTJ's Achilles heel. While they are capable of caring deeply for others (usually a select few), and are willing to spend a great deal of time and effort on a relationship, the knowledge and self-confidence that make them so successful in other areas can suddenly abandon or mislead them in interpersonal situations.
This happens in part because many INTJs do not readily grasp the social rituals; for instance, they tend to have little patience and less understanding of such things as small talk and flirtation (which most types consider half the fun of a relationship). To complicate matters, INTJs are usually extremely private people, and can often be naturally impassive as well, which makes them easy to misread and misunderstand. Perhaps the most fundamental problem, however, is that INTJs really want people to make sense. :-) This sometimes results in a peculiar naivete', paralleling that of many Fs -- only instead of expecting inexhaustible affection and empathy from a romantic relationship, the INTJ will expect inexhaustible reasonability and directness.
Probably the strongest INTJ assets in the interpersonal area are their intuitive abilities and their willingness to "work at" a relationship. Although as Ts they do not always have the kind of natural empathy that many Fs do, the Intuitive function can often act as a good substitute by synthesizing the probable meanings behind such things as tone of voice, turn of phrase, and facial expression. This ability can then be honed and directed by consistent, repeated efforts to understand and support those they care about, and those relationships which ultimately do become established with an INTJ tend to be characterized by their robustness, stability, and good communications.
Introverted iNtuition
INTJs are idea people. Anything is possible; everything is negotiable. Whatever the outer circumstances, INTJs are ever perceiving inner pattern-forms and using real-world materials to operationalize them. Others may see what is and wonder why; INTJs see what might be and say "Why not?!" Paradoxes, antinomies, and other contradictory phenomena aptly express these intuitors' amusement at those whom they feel may be taking a particular view of reality too seriously. INTJs enjoy developing unique solutions to complex problems.
Extraverted Thinking
Thinking in this auxiliary role is a workhorse. Closure is the payoff for efforts expended. Evaluation begs diagnosis; product drives process. As they come to light, Thinking tends, protects, affirms and directs iNtuition's offspring, fully equipping them for fulfilling and useful lives. A faithful pedagogue, Thinking argues not so much on its own behalf, but in defense of its charges. And through this process these impressionable ideas take on the likeness of their master.
Introverted Feeling
Feeling has a modest inner room, two doors down from the Most Imminent iNtuition. It doesn't get out much, but lends its influence on behalf of causes which are Good and Worthy and Humane. We may catch a glimpse of it in the unspoken attitude of good will, or the gracious smile or nod. Some question the existence of Feeling in this type, yet its unseen balance to Thinking is a cardinal dimension in the full measure of the INTJ's soul.
Extraverted Sensing
Sensing serves with a good will, or not at all. As other inferior functions, it has only a rudimentary awareness of context, amount or degree. Thus INTJs sweat the details or, at times, omit them. "I've made up my mind, don't confuse me with the facts" could well have been said by an INTJ on a mission. Sensing's extraverted attitude is evident in this type's bent to savor sensations rather than to merely categorize them. Indiscretions of indulgence are likely an expression of the unconscious vengeance of the inferior.
LoL!
To outsiders, INTJs may appear to project an aura of "definiteness", of self-confidence. This self-confidence, sometimes mistaken for simple arrogance by the less decisive, is actually of a very specific rather than a general nature; its source lies in the specialized knowledge systems that most INTJs start building at an early age. When it comes to their own areas of expertise -- and INTJs can have several -- they will be able to tell you almost immediately whether or not they can help you, and if so, how. INTJs know what they know, and perhaps still more importantly, they know what they don't know.
INTJs are perfectionists, with a seemingly endless capacity for improving upon anything that takes their interest. What prevents them from becoming chronically bogged down in this pursuit of perfection is the pragmatism so characteristic of the type: INTJs apply (often ruthlessly) the criterion "Does it work?" to everything from their own research efforts to the prevailing social norms. This in turn produces an unusual independence of mind, freeing the INTJ from the constraints of authority, convention, or sentiment for its own sake.
INTJs are known as the "Systems Builders" of the types, perhaps in part because they possess the unusual trait combination of imagination and reliability. Whatever system an INTJ happens to be working on is for them the equivalent of a moral cause to an INFJ; both perfectionism and disregard for authority may come into play, as INTJs can be unsparing of both themselves and the others on the project. Anyone considered to be "slacking," including superiors, will lose their respect -- and will generally be made aware of this; INTJs have also been known to take it upon themselves to implement critical decisions without consulting their supervisors or co-workers. On the other hand, they do tend to be scrupulous and even-handed about recognizing the individual contributions that have gone into a project, and have a gift for seizing opportunities which others might not even notice.
In the broadest terms, what INTJs "do" tends to be what they "know". Typical INTJ career choices are in the sciences and engineering, but they can be found wherever a combination of intellect and incisiveness are required (e.g., law, some areas of academia). INTJs can rise to management positions when they are willing to invest time in marketing their abilities as well as enhancing them, and (whether for the sake of ambition or the desire for privacy) many also find it useful to learn to simulate some degree of surface conformism in order to mask their inherent unconventionality.
Personal relationships, particularly romantic ones, can be the INTJ's Achilles heel. While they are capable of caring deeply for others (usually a select few), and are willing to spend a great deal of time and effort on a relationship, the knowledge and self-confidence that make them so successful in other areas can suddenly abandon or mislead them in interpersonal situations.
This happens in part because many INTJs do not readily grasp the social rituals; for instance, they tend to have little patience and less understanding of such things as small talk and flirtation (which most types consider half the fun of a relationship). To complicate matters, INTJs are usually extremely private people, and can often be naturally impassive as well, which makes them easy to misread and misunderstand. Perhaps the most fundamental problem, however, is that INTJs really want people to make sense. :-) This sometimes results in a peculiar naivete', paralleling that of many Fs -- only instead of expecting inexhaustible affection and empathy from a romantic relationship, the INTJ will expect inexhaustible reasonability and directness.
Probably the strongest INTJ assets in the interpersonal area are their intuitive abilities and their willingness to "work at" a relationship. Although as Ts they do not always have the kind of natural empathy that many Fs do, the Intuitive function can often act as a good substitute by synthesizing the probable meanings behind such things as tone of voice, turn of phrase, and facial expression. This ability can then be honed and directed by consistent, repeated efforts to understand and support those they care about, and those relationships which ultimately do become established with an INTJ tend to be characterized by their robustness, stability, and good communications.
Introverted iNtuition
INTJs are idea people. Anything is possible; everything is negotiable. Whatever the outer circumstances, INTJs are ever perceiving inner pattern-forms and using real-world materials to operationalize them. Others may see what is and wonder why; INTJs see what might be and say "Why not?!" Paradoxes, antinomies, and other contradictory phenomena aptly express these intuitors' amusement at those whom they feel may be taking a particular view of reality too seriously. INTJs enjoy developing unique solutions to complex problems.
Extraverted Thinking
Thinking in this auxiliary role is a workhorse. Closure is the payoff for efforts expended. Evaluation begs diagnosis; product drives process. As they come to light, Thinking tends, protects, affirms and directs iNtuition's offspring, fully equipping them for fulfilling and useful lives. A faithful pedagogue, Thinking argues not so much on its own behalf, but in defense of its charges. And through this process these impressionable ideas take on the likeness of their master.
Introverted Feeling
Feeling has a modest inner room, two doors down from the Most Imminent iNtuition. It doesn't get out much, but lends its influence on behalf of causes which are Good and Worthy and Humane. We may catch a glimpse of it in the unspoken attitude of good will, or the gracious smile or nod. Some question the existence of Feeling in this type, yet its unseen balance to Thinking is a cardinal dimension in the full measure of the INTJ's soul.
Extraverted Sensing
Sensing serves with a good will, or not at all. As other inferior functions, it has only a rudimentary awareness of context, amount or degree. Thus INTJs sweat the details or, at times, omit them. "I've made up my mind, don't confuse me with the facts" could well have been said by an INTJ on a mission. Sensing's extraverted attitude is evident in this type's bent to savor sensations rather than to merely categorize them. Indiscretions of indulgence are likely an expression of the unconscious vengeance of the inferior.
LoL!
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