All of those personality tests tell me what I already knew…I thrive with order in my world; time with others must be significantly less than time to myself; I am not a fan of confrontation; I think practically and avoid making emotionally-based decisions like the plague; planning is an anchor in my life both professionally and personally. I am studious (no, really?). If I am not learning something, I am obviously wasting my free time. Then, there’s the real vices: I have a little superiority complex and can come across as arrogant to others…I really have no patience when it comes to situations where things are not in order and/or disorganized. I know God has a sense of humor, because He has blessed me with a family that sometimes makes it their mission to ensure I practice patience when things are chaos.
“They” say, “It takes all kinds.” However, if the world were filled with people just like me, this is what I envision would be the result:
–Bookstores (particularly Bible bookstores) would be the largest, most successful industry on the planet, followed by Amazon, Starbucks and the Apple store.
–There would be no need for speed limits because no one would drive anywhere close to a dangerous speed.
–All locations boasting hot, humid summers would be completely uninhabited…we’re talking like the Rapture came and took every last person away.
–Horror movies…what are those? They would not exist.
–There would never be work-sponsored Christmas parties with any kind of theme where women had to wear gowns unless they really wanted to…and there would be many more ugly sweater-themed parties.
–No beer…only wine.
–High heels would not exist. They shouldn’t exist now…what pointless forms of foot cover!
–The only fighting in the world would be when they cancel really good shows on TV.
–The work day would start no earlier than 8am.
–Everyone would move every couple 2-5 years. It lends itself to adventure, variety, culture, and a departure from monotony and stagnation.
I suppose it really does take all kinds, because even if you can tolerate me and how I am, it’s not a life that everyone would embrace as their own! Besides, I like you just how you are.
