ARTIST
(Dominant Introvert Abstract Feeler )

Scotto
Like just 2% of the population you are an ARTIST (DIAF)–creative, adventurous, and deep. Although you are an introvert, your dominant ideas lead you to assert yourself often–especially through your work. You actively put your creativity to constructive use, and because you are ruled by your heart you are less likely to be inhibited by logic.

You have an intuitive understanding of emotion and know how evoke it in others, but the real world can be a prison of foolishness and embarrassment if you don’t get your head out of the clouds a little more. Also, you are 87% likely to write poetry. Please, for the love of God, stop now.

Turtle

You will be pleased to know that in your former life you were a turtle named Gifford. Details about your life are a bit sketchy, but what follows is a brief summary, based on public records. You were born in a small pond near the side of a saloon. Despite an exceptionally athletic father, you seemed to prefer sunbathing and mudbaths to more active pursuits. Your favorite color was never green, contrary to rumor, but actually blue. Few people knew that you were a talented poet, but most of your work was destroyed during a flashflood that swept away not only your library, but your entire community. You had the pluck to survive, and lived a happy and charmed life with your wife Melinda and your twenty offspring.

things I would sacrifice in order to survive, in order of first to last –

according to emode

Cow = Basic Needs
Lion = Pride
Sheep = Friendship
Horse = Your Passion
Monkey = Your Children

I’m not sure… I think I’m more likely to give up pride over basic needs, but unknown?

BROWN is a credible and stable color. Reminiscent of fine wood, rich leather, and wistful melancholy, brown is the color of academia. Most likely, you are a logical and pragmatic individual who is ruled more by your head than your heart. You have an inquisitive mind and an insatiable curiosity. Browns are great problem solvers. They gather all of the facts before coming to a timely and informed decision. You are intrigued easily and always find new ways to challenge your mind. Brown is an impartial and neutral color. Most likely, you know the difference between fact and opinion, and are open to many points of view.

Your superpower is ANIMAL COMMUNICATION! Many people pretend to talk to their pets, but you can really, truly do it. Have you ever mimicked the monkeys or the penguins at the zoo? If you have, you’re on your way to becoming a great animal communicator. Some people think that animal communication has to be vocal. Not so. Any superhero knows that mental telepathy is where it’s at. So while barking at fido might be fun, it’s not the practice you need. Try thinking like an animal. Only when you get into the mindset of, say, a squirrel, will you be able to truly talk to one. If animals could talk, they would probably have a lot to say to you. Imagine talking to a walrus about the deep ocean or to an ant about life underground. Once you’ve perfected your superhuman gift, you’ll never be without interesting conversation.

Openness To Experience

Your high score in the Openness category means that you probably have a strong creative streak. Your broad intellectual curiosity and your interest in the various arts set you apart. Some people may consider you somewhat of a dreamer, and your taste for variety often means moving quickly on to the next experience. This tendency makes you appear a bit flighty and inconsistent. But these elements of your personality simply reflect a character full of new ideas and charged with emotions.

Conscientiousness

Your medium score in the Conscientiousness category means that you have achieved a solid balance in your outlook towards responsibility. You are probably somewhat organized, with a little room for improvement. Your priorities probably reflect a mix of work and play. Thoughtfulness characterizes your thinking style, so you give gravity to important decisions without making a big deal out of minor issues. You are probably serious about achieving success, but do not feel completely driven by this motivation. All in all, you’ve got a very healthy perspective on work and duty.

Extraversion

Your medium score in the Extraversion category defines your social personality. You are probably comfortable in either a crowd or by yourself, and spending time alone or with company is equally enjoyable. When among others, you tend to stand in the foreground, although you may not always wish to take the position of a leader. Instead, you seem to prefer moving between the role of leader and follower, as the situation requires. You probably keep a moderately active social life; you’re generally on the lookout for excitement, but certainly don’t require it. You tend to keep a fairly positive emotional outlook, and people can usually count on your for some good cheer.

Agreeableness

The Agreeableness category refers to your social disposition. Your high score indicates your tendency to forego your own desires for the sake of others – sometimes to a fault. You are probably known as a kind and modest person who is willing to overlook your own needs for the interest of the group. You believe in creating harmony among people, to the point where you can sometimes act a bit dependent. With your straightforward style of communication and your sentimental nature, this isn’t hard for you. You tend to see the world by the light you cast – as honest and genuine.

Negative Emotionality

Negative Emotionality scale refers to your emotional reactivity. Your low score implies that you generally resist the influence of what’s going on around you. Confronted by situations that most people would find upsetting, you’ll often remain calm and rational. For example, strong feelings of embarrassment, sadness, stress or anger are emotions that may not arise too often within you. Instead, you seem to resolve these issues with a minimum of difficulty. Your personality is best characterized as cool and levelheaded.

Hmm… Scotto worked much better than Scott. cool. I like to think that this is pretty accurate. only thing off is that I try my dangdest to follow up on promises.

The name of Scotto creates a very likable easy going and good-natured personality with a love for people. You will do anything to avoid friction among others. You could have musical or artistic talents but find it difficult to concentrate your efforts in one area long enough to accomplish anything. Spontaneous, happy-go-lucky, and expressive yourself, you like to see people happy and go out of your way to create harmony amongst them. You find it difficult to discipline your desires and emotional feelings. Too idealistic and impractical through the use of this name, you would not find it easy to make a success in the business world. You are inclined to procrastinate and let things slide and to make promises that you find difficult to fulfil although you have the best of intentions. Your health would be affected through the fluid functions, liver trouble, or a weak back.

Do you wish on stars? Yup.

Which finger is your fave finger? Thumbs are great. (If they don’t count, the pointer.)

When did you last cry? Last Monday.

If you were making a movie about yourself, who would play you? Richard Moll, or maybe that Grizzly Adams guy.

Do you like your handwriting? It is adequate.

Who are you jealous of? Dilettants

What is your favorite lunch meat? cheese 🙂

Any bad habits? Addicted to LJ. Too giving to people who take advantage. Gossip.

Would you be friends with you? Yes, although I don’t think I’d room with me.

Are you a daredevil? nope. although I’ll rise to many occasions.

Do you follow or lead? Lead, if one is needed. (Doesn’t anyone else have a preferece for lunch, movies, or places to go?)

Have you ever told a secret you swore you wouldn’t tell? No. But I would if there were extenuating circumstances (Life or death, etc)

Have you ever stolen anything? As a child, I was a filcher until about age 8. Nowadays, I do use napster, if you count that. I call it radio.

Do you pray? I meditate.

What do you do to vent anger? Write, complain, consult a rich fantasy life, Punch the living daylights out of an erect mattress, walk.

Are you passive or aggressive? Agressive, except for dealing with business partners.

Who do you look up to? Ben Franklin, my buddy Kevin, Rick Overton.

Who is your second family? Dave & Cathi, Kevin, Karen, and Danny.

What was your favorite toy as a child? Security Blanket, army men.

Do you like sappy love songs? Oh yeah.

Have you ever been on radio or television? TV, was in a promotional ‘donate blood’ spot.

Do you have a journal? self explanitory.

Have you ever been intentionally hurt by another person? Yes. More than once.

Have you ever intentionally hurt another person? Yes, but it was for the best.

Have you ever been in a mosh pit? Yes, but not going back.

Do you feel understood most of the time? Yes. I could be mistaken though. 🙂

Would you rather have a sore throat or an upset stomach? no thank you. (seriously, I’d refer a sore throat)

Have you thought seriously about committing suicide? No.

Would you ever skydive? Yes, but I’d research the company and trainers to a fault.

Do you untie your shoes every time you take them off? Nope!

Have you ever given money to a bum? yes, more often food.

What are you worried about right now? nothing, really. first thing to come to mind? Homeless people, hungry children.

Do you think you are strong? Yes.

What’s your favorite scent? lots and lots. I like baking bread, pine trees, Newton, especially, but I’m really quite variable on this point.

according to thespark.com’s death test i can expect to die on:

On that date you will most likely die from:

Heart Attack (31%)
Cancer (24%)
Alien Abduction (7%)
Contagious Disease (5%)
Loneliness (5%)
Confusion (5%)

my score on the sanity test.

You are 63.6363636363636% insane.

You’re a loony.

Looks like it would apply to anyone. I’m disappointed.

Free personality analysis from ColorQuiz.com.
Generated on Thu Aug 10 19:30:03 2000.

Your Existing Situation

Attracted by anything new, modern, or intriguing. Liable to the bored by the humdrum, the ordinary, or the traditional.

Your Stress Sources

Wants to overcome a feeling of emptiness and of separation from others. Believes that life still has far more to offer and that he may miss his share of experiences if he fails to make the best use of every opportunity. He therefore pursues his objectives with a fierce intensity and commits himself deeply and readily. Feels himself to be completely competent in any field in which he engages, and can sometimes be considered by others to be interfering or meddlesome.

Your Restrained Characteristics

Believes that he is not receiving his share–that he is neither properly understood nor adequately appreciated. Feels that he is being compelled to conform, and close relationships leave him without any sense of emotional involvement.

Able to achieve satisfaction through sexual activity.

Your Desired Objective

Takes easily and quickly to anything which provides stimulation. Preoccupied with things of an intensely exciting nature, whether erotically stimulating or otherwise. Wants to be regarded as an exciting and interesting personality with an altogether charming and impressive influence on others. Uses tactics cleverly so as to avoid endangering his chances of success or undermined others’ confidence in himself.

Your Actual Problem

Has a fear that he might be prevented from achieving the things he wants. This leads him to employ great personal charm in his dealings with others, hoping that this will make it easier for him to reach his objectives.

Your Actual Problem #2

Seeks to avoid criticism and to prevent restriction of his freedom to act, and to decide for himself by the exercise of great personal charm in his dealings with others.

I took the same Religion quiz thingy…here are my top 10 religions…

Unitarian Universalist (score = 100)

New Age (score = 100)

Neo-Pagan (score = 96)

Hindu (score = 91)

Liberal Quaker (score = 87)

Theravada Buddhist (score = 73)

Mainline to Liberal Protestant (score = 72)

Mahayana Buddhist (score = 72)

Jainism (score = 64)

Humanist (score = 53)

Here’s Descriptions of my top two.

Unitarian Universalist — A liberal and diverse religious organization comprised of mostly atheists (or non-theists), agnostics, Humanists, liberal Christians, Jews, Buddhists, Hindus, Neopagans, etc.

Belief in Deity: Very diverse beliefs – Unitarian/Universalists welcome all deity beliefs as well as nontheistic beliefs. Some congregations are formed for those who share a common belief, e.g. Christianity.
Incarnations: Very diverse beliefs, including belief in no incarnations, or that all are the embodiment of God. Some believe Christ is God’s Son, or not Son but “Wayshower.”
Origins of universe/life: Diverse beliefs, but most believe in the Bible as symbolic and that natural processes account for origins.
After death: Diverse beliefs, but most believe that heaven and hell are not places, but are symbolic. Some believe heaven and hell are states of consciousness either in life or continuing after death; some believe in reincarnation; some believe that afterlife is nonexistent or not known or not important, as actions in life are all that matter.
Why evil? Diverse beliefs. Some believe wrong is committed when people distance themselves from God. Some believe in “karma,” that what goes around comes around. Some believe wrongdoing is a matter of human nature, psychology, sociology, etc.
Salvation: Some believe in salvation through faith in God and Jesus Christ, along with doing good works and doing no harm to others. Many believe all will be saved, as God is good and forgiving. Some believe in reincarnation and the necessity to eliminate personal greed or to learn all of life’s lessons before achieving enlightenment or salvation. For some, the concepts of salvation or enlightenment are irrelevant or disbelieved.
Undeserved suffering: Diverse beliefs. Most Unitarians do not believe that Satan causes suffering. Some believe suffering is part of God’s plan, will, or design even if we don’t immediately understand it. Some don’t believe in any spiritual reasons for suffering, and most take a humanistic approach to helping those in need.
Contemporary Issues: The Unitarian Universalist Association’s stance is to protect the personal right to choose abortion. Other contemporary views include working for equality for homosexuals, gender equality, a secular approach to divorce and remarriage, working to end poverty, promoting peace and non-violence, and environmental protection.

New Age — An umbrella term for a wide range of personal and individual beliefs and practices influenced primarily by eastern religions, paganism, spiritism.

Belief in Deity: God is the impersonal life force, consciousness, ultimate truth and reality, the incorporeal, formless cosmic order personified within all people and matter – God is all and all are God.
Incarnations: Most believe there are no particular incarnations to worship as all in the universe are embodiments of God. Many of the world’s prophets, including Jesus, are viewed as reincarnations of the Christ.
Origins of universe/life: The universe, life, and matter were not created by God but “are” God. The universe and life emerged out of the creative power of the eternal universal life force.
After death: Some believe in continual rebirth – no death, as life is spirit. Some believe that our souls rest for a time before deciding on a new body (or bodies). Heaven and hell are states of consciousness, self-imposed, due to ignorance of God as all.
Why evil? No original sin and no Satan and no evil. Most believe people make “mistakes” when they are ignorant of the power of goodness, which is God, within themselves and others. Some believe evil is perpetuated through accumulation of past-life wrongs and spiritual ignorance.
Salvation: Salvation lies in the realization of oneness with the impersonal life force, thus unlocking one’s healing potential. Awareness can be heightened through methods that induce altered states of consciousness, e.g. hypnosis, meditation, music, drugs; and through intercession, e.g. crystals, tarot cards, amulets, fortunetellers and psychics, channeling. Some believe the salvation of humanity will occur when critical mass is reached as more and more people converge in celebrating their oneness with God and with each other, which will bring a New World Order or new Planetary Order, resulting in oneness of civilization and one world government, peace and harmony.
Undeserved suffering: Suffering is the result of greed, hatred, and spiritual ignorance in a person’s, or humanity’s, past lifetimes, which returns as suffering (karma). Suffering is sometimes viewed as occurring for a specific purpose, to further spiritual growth and learn a life lesson, e.g. the death of a young child may occur because the parents need to learn not to take life for granted. Suffering is also seen as illusory in that it results from attachment to bodily pleasure and pain, and only the universal life force within, God, truly exists.
Contemporary Issues: Abortion is not condemned, as there is no official doctrine. Generally adherents are supportive of a woman’s right to choose abortion.