September too

[hummingwolf]

On Thursday, in spite of a continuing migraine, I went to my favorite farmers' market and made myself useful to a couple of the vendors. Oh, I also got fresh figs, fresh tomatoes, and peppermint essential oil, but for the most part it was the being useful that made me happiest. It was also an excellent day for observing human interactions. One person I see there regularly is particularly interesting: the person would probably claim to be socially awkward, yet they may be genuinely well-liked by more people than anyone else around. Watching them is an education in its own right, and I wonder how much of what they do comes naturally and how much was learned the hard way. Of course at the market there are also the people who think their social skills are fabulous but unintentionally make many folks they deal with rather uncomfortable (boundaries are important, people!). There are also people who each think they're being obviously friendly to each other but come from such different social environments that each thinks the other is being a wee bit hostile. And then there are the folks who are genuinely creepy, but those are rare at that market and haven't bothered me too much yet.

Today (Friday) the migraine was worse and I was super-tired as well, so I did rather few of the useful things I had hoped to do. I did throw away five or six items from my room, though, which is better than doing nothing at all. Here's hoping I'll have more energy tomorrow. With luck, I may even get out of the house!

Here, have some quiz results:

Your Word is Persistence

You are resourceful and capable. You have an ingenious way of getting things done. You are prepared for whatever comes your way in life. You are highly skilled and highly adaptable. Like everyone, you sometimes feel like giving up. You always remember that persisting pays off. You finish most things you start. In general, you are very task oriented.

What's Your Word Right Now?

Blogthings: If Quizzes Are Outlawed, Only Outlaws Will Take Quizzes

You Are Deep

You are completely self sufficient. You are your own happiness. You are content with your life and the world. It's hard to bum you out. You see how everything is cyclical. You understand that nothing is permanent. Insightful and smart, you know enough to get how the world works yet still realize there is more to learn.

The Impossible Figure Test

Blogthings: Learn Something Surprising About Yourself

I am my own happiness? I am deeply in trouble, then.

You Are Vegetable Biryani

You are a broad-minded person. You don't judge people for being different; you admire them for it. You are always an optimist, even if the facts aren't in your favor. You try not to overthink things. You love to be loved, and you don't mind doing what it takes to be popular. You're not having fun at a party unless you are the center of attention. You want to be noticed.

Which Indian Dish Are You?

Blogthings: Cheaper Than a Therapist

Erm. I'll accept the first two sentences of that description. Also, I'd like some vegetable biryani now.

You Are Lemon Lavender

You give everyone you meet the benefit of the doubt. You think people are basically good. You can't help but wear your heart on your sleeve. You choose to see your sensitivity as a gift. Your speech reflects careful deliberation. You make a practice of thinking before you speak. You take an undemanding approach to life. Every good thing that comes your way is a blessing.

What Scent Yankee Candle Are You?

Blogthings: We Have a Quiz for Almost Everything

And yet I do get along pretty well with the housemate who dislikes lavender.

Comments

[bluegreen17]

fun anthropology...or is it sociology?...anyway,fun at the farmer's market. people are fascinating creatures.

hope you feel better on saturday!

[hummingwolf.livejournal.com]

I suspect it's sociology, or maybe just psychology. Anyway, people are fascinating!

I didn't like the way I woke up this morning. Need more tea.