Reading Happy to be at Home I have been so inspired to really push to do even more to take feeding my family seriously. In today's H2BH entry, there was a recipe to make home made yogurt. I have seen recipes like this before, but never felt like I wanted to make it. Today is different. I halved the recipe - I happened to have a pint of organic plain yogurt in my fridge and a lot of milk. I am calculating - all I need to do is save a pint from each batch, make it in the evening, and have 2 quarts the next day. This is way more cost effective than buying yogurt, and it is a great encouragement to eat more of it. I can use it in smoothies (we have those for b'fast 2 days a week), baking, eating with fruit, and so on. It can also be strained and used in place of sour cream on baked potatoes and tacos.
The other thing I made from that entry was the packet oatmeal. I threw it together in about 2-3 minutes, did a test run in the microwave for 1.5 minutes (just add water) and voila! Delicious, nutritious, cheap instant oatmeal. Olivia loved it - this will make an easy quick snack any time of day.
The funny thing is that the powdered milk I have (that I thought was plain old powdered milk) is actually a Latin version of "formula" for kids - it was sold with the evaporated and powdered milk, so I was surprised to see what it really was. The great thing is that it is fortified with even more vitamins and minerals so the kids are getting a nutritious kick in their breakfast.
I am feeling so inspired! I think I'll whip out the sewing machine and tackle a few over-due sewing projects. I have a couple of minor repairs - an article of clothing for a friend, a couple of my green bags are getting worn out, and I have this gorgeous Mexican looking table cloth that we set on fire last year (don't ask). Enough of it burned to not be usable as a tablecloth, but there is still enough left to make a couple of bags. I am not too skilled with the sewing machine, so that will be fun. They will be used for groceries, so I guess it doesn't matter much if they are perfect or not.
Good night!
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
Monday stuff
Greetings! I realize that I haven't been regularly posting. My schedule is a little hectic and I get caught up in mundane things and forget the really important ones, like blogging, hehe!
I have been exercising and really enjoying it. I am also trying to take food preparation a step further and put more effort into healthily feeding my family. I got hooked on making my own pita bread. I use the recipe from Joy of Cooking (an excellent resource!). The family has been eating it like regular bread, which is great. I am also going to switch to making our bread for sandwiches and toast. I have done this before, but I am going to hit it again. I have a renewed desire and skill to do it. I am hoping that the family enjoys it enough to not really miss store bought. There is something great about knowing every thing you put into your body. I just cringe when I read ingredient lists and can't pronounce most of the words. And I can pronounce a lot. So...I'll let you know how that goes in the next couple of weeks.
Meanwhile, on the feathered friend front (OK, say that 5 times fast), our beloved Eddie is turning into a mean little guy. All the chickens we got earlier this year are bigger than him, but he has the biggest attitude. He may take a trip to the feed store. I might look around to see if anyone wants him. I am so sorry about this because he has been a fun pet, but is way too aggressive. We have our three kids plus several others who come on a regular basis. I can't have any animals that aren't kid-friendly. Eddie chased me this morning so bad that I had to whack him with a stick - otherwise, I would have gotten it. UGH.
Well, I had better get on to the menu plan for the week....then off to get some work done before I have to leave again.
I have been exercising and really enjoying it. I am also trying to take food preparation a step further and put more effort into healthily feeding my family. I got hooked on making my own pita bread. I use the recipe from Joy of Cooking (an excellent resource!). The family has been eating it like regular bread, which is great. I am also going to switch to making our bread for sandwiches and toast. I have done this before, but I am going to hit it again. I have a renewed desire and skill to do it. I am hoping that the family enjoys it enough to not really miss store bought. There is something great about knowing every thing you put into your body. I just cringe when I read ingredient lists and can't pronounce most of the words. And I can pronounce a lot. So...I'll let you know how that goes in the next couple of weeks.
Meanwhile, on the feathered friend front (OK, say that 5 times fast), our beloved Eddie is turning into a mean little guy. All the chickens we got earlier this year are bigger than him, but he has the biggest attitude. He may take a trip to the feed store. I might look around to see if anyone wants him. I am so sorry about this because he has been a fun pet, but is way too aggressive. We have our three kids plus several others who come on a regular basis. I can't have any animals that aren't kid-friendly. Eddie chased me this morning so bad that I had to whack him with a stick - otherwise, I would have gotten it. UGH.
Well, I had better get on to the menu plan for the week....then off to get some work done before I have to leave again.
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Sunday - chicken and rice, Asian flavors
Monday - warm pita bread with eggs
tuna salad and egg salad sandwiches
Tuesday - smoothies
meat and beans, rice and tortillas
Wednesday - cereal
Spaghetti and meat sauce
Thursday - smoothie
grilled beef short ribs, mashed potatoes, peas
Friday - toast with butter and jam
toasty sandwiches and chips
Saturday - cereal
TBD
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In case you don't hear from me again, have a great week!!!!!!!
Monday, September 22, 2008
Boring
OK, Y'all. I have to apologize for a lack of interesting content on this blog lately. It seems like I am slipping into another "sponge" phase, where I am soaking in lots and lots of information. I have to let it sink in, digest it, sit on it for a while, and then attempt to organize this information and see where it fits into my thoughts, feelings, and beliefs.
Currently I am reading The Irresistible Revolution, Organic Community, The Pursuit of God, the Bible, and I am doing a bible study based on the book of Daniel. As usual, I have all the different books situated at different spots around my home. I have a stack of books staring me in the face every time I sit down at the computer, which I am sad to report is a little too often.
I am hooked on Facebook and enjoy reuniting with long lost friends. This weekend, I reconnected with 3 of my really good friends. These were not in my grade, just people that I spent time with outside of school and had a lot of good times with, including University of Maine at Fort Kent theater production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Great times!
In addition with all this information processing and some time wasting, I have been doing some exercise videos - Turbo Jam - the direct result of watching an early morning infomercial while feeling fat and ugly. Hehe! I ordered it, not even terribly fired up about it, but did it with a little vow to myself to try it, and if I didn't like it, send it back. Well, surprise, I love it! I actually look forward to this nutty work out every morning. I can't report any significant weight loss yet, but I do feel my body transforming, and that is what it's all about. There are several different work outs and some have some funny names, and that makes me smile. (Booty Blast Plus Abs....Fat Blaster...Totally Tubular Workout, to name a few! Hehe!) I must say, I am very pleased with the program and I feel better.
My days are getting busier and busier. Mondays are grocery shopping and laundry day (I do that every day, but Mondays I catch up from the weekend). I finally got to a spot where I can help out at the girls' school and have started on Mondays and any other days I can fit some time in. I help the art teacher prepare and display the students' creations. Monday evenings, Olivia has art a 5:30, Danny has soccer practice at 6, and soon co-ed softball will be on at 7. This is all Mondays! Tuesdays and Thursdays I try to keep clear so the family can be together peacefully and not have commitments. During the days I just go with the flow, leaving room for social stuff, volunteering, helping, whatever comes along. Wednesdays all 3 kiddos go to AWANAs at a friends' church and if my knitting class ever gets enough students, I will be teaching on Wednesdays. Fridays are Sophia's soccer practice and Girl Scouts, and in the morning is my bible study. Saturdays are soccer and whatever we have energy left to do, be it veg on the couch or visit Grandpa, or whatever. Sunday is church and Grandpa. I get pooped just writing this schedule out!
We had a weather teaser last week - it was nice and cool but it's been getting warmer again. I am looking forward to lows in the 30s and highs in the 60s. Perfect. This 90s business is for the birds.
My pastor has been really working at encouraging us to live our lives, our Christian lives, every moment of every day. To worship no matter where we are, to love no matter who it is, to help others, to not judge, to bless God and others. I am taking his encouragement very seriously. I have been doing much reading and research on living my life for Jesus....I have been trying to practice it everywhere I go. I recognize that I am human and I will fall, but I will reach for God's loving hand and keep getting right back up. (I realize this looks silly, saying that I am reading about how to live my life for Jesus - I am simply reading other people's words and experiences and applying this information to my circumstances, my life, my environment. I am very thankful to have Pastor Tim as a shepherd and I pray that his passion and zeal are absolutely contagious, and this love he has for Jesus spreads like wildfire.
Have a wonderful week, and please humor me and try out some of my Happy Twit suggestions...you might even be surprised and get a good laugh and maybe even make some one's day!
With Love.....
Currently I am reading The Irresistible Revolution, Organic Community, The Pursuit of God, the Bible, and I am doing a bible study based on the book of Daniel. As usual, I have all the different books situated at different spots around my home. I have a stack of books staring me in the face every time I sit down at the computer, which I am sad to report is a little too often.
I am hooked on Facebook and enjoy reuniting with long lost friends. This weekend, I reconnected with 3 of my really good friends. These were not in my grade, just people that I spent time with outside of school and had a lot of good times with, including University of Maine at Fort Kent theater production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Great times!
In addition with all this information processing and some time wasting, I have been doing some exercise videos - Turbo Jam - the direct result of watching an early morning infomercial while feeling fat and ugly. Hehe! I ordered it, not even terribly fired up about it, but did it with a little vow to myself to try it, and if I didn't like it, send it back. Well, surprise, I love it! I actually look forward to this nutty work out every morning. I can't report any significant weight loss yet, but I do feel my body transforming, and that is what it's all about. There are several different work outs and some have some funny names, and that makes me smile. (Booty Blast Plus Abs....Fat Blaster...Totally Tubular Workout, to name a few! Hehe!) I must say, I am very pleased with the program and I feel better.
My days are getting busier and busier. Mondays are grocery shopping and laundry day (I do that every day, but Mondays I catch up from the weekend). I finally got to a spot where I can help out at the girls' school and have started on Mondays and any other days I can fit some time in. I help the art teacher prepare and display the students' creations. Monday evenings, Olivia has art a 5:30, Danny has soccer practice at 6, and soon co-ed softball will be on at 7. This is all Mondays! Tuesdays and Thursdays I try to keep clear so the family can be together peacefully and not have commitments. During the days I just go with the flow, leaving room for social stuff, volunteering, helping, whatever comes along. Wednesdays all 3 kiddos go to AWANAs at a friends' church and if my knitting class ever gets enough students, I will be teaching on Wednesdays. Fridays are Sophia's soccer practice and Girl Scouts, and in the morning is my bible study. Saturdays are soccer and whatever we have energy left to do, be it veg on the couch or visit Grandpa, or whatever. Sunday is church and Grandpa. I get pooped just writing this schedule out!
We had a weather teaser last week - it was nice and cool but it's been getting warmer again. I am looking forward to lows in the 30s and highs in the 60s. Perfect. This 90s business is for the birds.
My pastor has been really working at encouraging us to live our lives, our Christian lives, every moment of every day. To worship no matter where we are, to love no matter who it is, to help others, to not judge, to bless God and others. I am taking his encouragement very seriously. I have been doing much reading and research on living my life for Jesus....I have been trying to practice it everywhere I go. I recognize that I am human and I will fall, but I will reach for God's loving hand and keep getting right back up. (I realize this looks silly, saying that I am reading about how to live my life for Jesus - I am simply reading other people's words and experiences and applying this information to my circumstances, my life, my environment. I am very thankful to have Pastor Tim as a shepherd and I pray that his passion and zeal are absolutely contagious, and this love he has for Jesus spreads like wildfire.
Have a wonderful week, and please humor me and try out some of my Happy Twit suggestions...you might even be surprised and get a good laugh and maybe even make some one's day!
With Love.....
Menu plan for the week
Here's our weekly menu plan!
Sunday - Grilled steak and corn, ranch potatoes
Monday - Scrambled eggs, toast
Vegetable Barley soup and biscuits*
Tuesday - smoothie
Penne with tomato cream sauce and Italian sausage
Wednesday - French toast
Taco salad with chicken fajita meat
Thursday - smoothie
***either - meat and beans and tortillas *** or kidnap my MIL for a birthday dinner***
Friday - cereal
Toasty sandwiches
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*3 Ingredient Biscuits
2 c self-rising flour
1 stick butter (I grate it in on a cheese grater, rather than cut in)
3/4 c buttermilk
Cut in butter, then add buttermilk.
450 degrees
15 minutes for large biscuits
10 for smaller ones
This is a "drop" biscuit recipe, but I just lopped off a piece of dough, formed it into a patty, and went from there. The recipe made 7 large biscuits - that took 15 minutes. The recipe says it makes 12 biscuits, and the time called for was 10 minutes.
I also brushed a little butter on top half way through.
Be careful - these are sooooo good!!!
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Happy
I am embarking on a silly venture.....look to the right hand side of the blog for daily twitter updates....hints and tips on staying happy. Enjoy!!!!! : )
It might sound a little goofy, but it works for me and thought I'd share!!!! ; P
It might sound a little goofy, but it works for me and thought I'd share!!!! ; P
Monday, September 15, 2008
Monday Menu Plan
Here's the plan for the week!
Sunday - snack till you drop
Monday - cereal
Carnitas and beans tacos
Tuesday - Eggs and toast
Okra, tomato, chicken, sausage gumbo on brown rice
Wednesday - French toast
Sloppy Jotatoes
Thursday - Smoothies
Posole
Friday - cereal
Toasty sandwiches, possibly Cubans or Rubens (ha! I'm a poet!!)
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Ten Years!!!
Today, we are celebrating 10 years of Olivia's life. In her own words, she is now a decade! HAHA! She is so funny.
Ten years ago, I was in labor for 26 hours (yes, you read it right!) and gave birth to my first born in the middle of a Dallas vs. Denver football game. I mention this because between contractions, Dr. C., DH, and 2 L & D nurses were watching the game while I was in and out of wakefulness.
I spent every moment of those early months gazing into Olivia's beautiful face. I took her everywhere, we never stayed home. We did all sorts of things that a family with only one child has the freedom to do. All I did was try to make her smile and laugh and coo, then ate up every bit of reaction she gave me! (you know I got nothing done besides that!!!)
From a very early time, Olivia showed signs of being incredibly smart, creative, and funny. Before the age of one, she would take a crayon and draw circles, saying "trkl, trkl." (How cute is that???) She loved to eat grapefruit or ice cream. When she could sit up, she would take a book and "read" it, speaking jibberish like she knew what she was talking about!
When her sister was born, she was an awesome big sister - helping Mommy with anything that needed to be done, especially entertaining the little monkey, joining me in doing everything I could to get little Sophia to laugh and smile and coo....
As her brother came, she stated to the nurses that she was going to teach him how to run and sing the Scooby Doo theme song. (of all things!!!)
Olivia has had a few funny nick names over the years...Livers, Yaya (Sophia gave her that one when she couldn't say Olivia), Oliv, and The Nutty Professor (TNP). She rightfully earned TNP because she spends every waking moment (from the time she started thinking, trust me) inventing, creating, concocting, making up games, drawing, painting, building, singing songs, and so on.
She is bright, funny, very silly, compassionate, loving, loyal, sensitive, goofy, interesting, talkative, athletic, not girlie, intense, generous, (bossy), and she loves Jesus. And I love her.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Big Questions
Every night, when Danny Jr and I get our last cuddles in, I tuck him in to his bed, climb into mine, and wait. Never fails, he says something like this, "Mommy, I just have to say one more thing before you go to sleep. How does voice come out?" or...."How is concrete made?" or...."How do bones stick together?" He always comes up with a very serious question that needs a well thought out (or researched) answer before bed. Why is that? I think it's to make me smile before I doze off.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Gratituesday (on Monday!)
Well, ain't that a kick in the head! I don't want to spend this blog complaining, because this one is to journal my gratitude. However, my negative feelings at this moment are actually a segue to the things I am most grateful for.
*******edited to remove the complaining part*********
I am so thankful for the life I live. We live in a small, humble home. Two bedrooms for 5 people. I love it. We are all so close to eachother. We share every moment together, and when someone needs a little privacy, we can find a quiet corner and get it. My DH and I love each other so deeply and fiercely. He is present in our lives. He spends time with his children. He works a legitimate job and works hard. We both have friends that we can go unwind with to keep us sane. I feel like I want for nothing. I am so thankful for my three beautiful children, and that they are spaced enough that they can help each other and entertain each other, but still have their own individual interests and activities. I am thankful that we have food on our table and clothes on our backs. I am thankful for Jesus Christ living in me, who I know will help me work through forgiveness. I am thankful that I can pray and let my feelings out and be understood and loved, and then encouraged to do the right thing, regardless of my own selfish feelings. I am thankful that we have the peace of God in our home, that drama doesn't crack us because we have Him. I am thankful that, over the years, God has worked on my attitude and my patience with my husband and children. I am thankful that I realize that I am a work in progress and still have a ways to go. I am thankful that whether I am happy or sad, angry or glad, full of joy or full of pain, I have God's love. And that is all I need.
*******edited to remove the complaining part*********
I am so thankful for the life I live. We live in a small, humble home. Two bedrooms for 5 people. I love it. We are all so close to eachother. We share every moment together, and when someone needs a little privacy, we can find a quiet corner and get it. My DH and I love each other so deeply and fiercely. He is present in our lives. He spends time with his children. He works a legitimate job and works hard. We both have friends that we can go unwind with to keep us sane. I feel like I want for nothing. I am so thankful for my three beautiful children, and that they are spaced enough that they can help each other and entertain each other, but still have their own individual interests and activities. I am thankful that we have food on our table and clothes on our backs. I am thankful for Jesus Christ living in me, who I know will help me work through forgiveness. I am thankful that I can pray and let my feelings out and be understood and loved, and then encouraged to do the right thing, regardless of my own selfish feelings. I am thankful that we have the peace of God in our home, that drama doesn't crack us because we have Him. I am thankful that, over the years, God has worked on my attitude and my patience with my husband and children. I am thankful that I realize that I am a work in progress and still have a ways to go. I am thankful that whether I am happy or sad, angry or glad, full of joy or full of pain, I have God's love. And that is all I need.
Menu Plan Monday
OK, Kids, here you have it. I hit a road block in the planning phase, but my dear friend Trx inspired me. : ) (see Thurs.)
Breakfast in green.
Sunday - as always, leftovers and snack foods
Monday - scrambled eggs and toast, apple juice
Honey Mustard Grilled chicken breast, zucchini ribbons, rice pilaf
Tuesday - French Toast
Ground beef, beans, fideo, home made tortillas
Wednesday - Breakfast tacos
Toasty sandwiches, vegetable soup
Thursday - cereal
Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, corn
Friday - bananas and milk
Taking Olivia and one friend out for dinner and a movie for her b'day, Sophia has Girl Scouts so Dad's taking them for a jumbo jack.
Saturday - Olivia's actual birthday - anything she chooses! : ) (not planned yet)
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
My Type
I did the Myers Briggs personality test that is an application of Facebook....here are my results (funny they are different form when I took it before). Although I wouldn't exacly call myself a "performer," the results seem to be right on.
At the bottom is a list of others with my personality type....Mark the Apostle was one. I just finished reading his book in the Gospels, and I didn't see the part where he took that test. I wonder when that happened??!! : )
ESFP
The Performer
Extroverted Sensing Feeling Perceiving
People-oriented and fun-loving, they make things more fun for others by their enjoyment. Living for the moment, they love new experiences. They dislike theory and impersonal analysis. Interested in serving others. Likely to be the center of attention in social situations. Well-developed common sense and practical ability.
As an ESFP, your primary mode of living is focused externally, where you take things in via your five senses in a literal, concrete fashion. Your secondary mode is internal, where you deal with things according to how you feel about them, or how they fit with your personal value system.
ESFPs live in the world of people possibilties. They love people and new experiences. They are lively and fun, and enjoy being the center of attention. They live in the here-and-now, and relish excitement and drama in their lives.
ESFPs have very strong inter-personal skills, and may find themselves in the role of the peacemaker frequently. Since they make decisions by using their personal values, they are usually very sympathetic and concerned for other people's well-being. They're usually quite generous and warm. They are very observant about other people, and seem to sense what is wrong with someone before others might, responding warmly with a solution to a practical need. They might not be the best advice-givers in the world, because they dislike theory and future-planning, but they are great for giving practical care.
ESFP is definitely a spontaneous, optimistic individual. They love to have fun. If the ESFP has not developed their Thinking side by giving consideration to rational thought processing, they tend to become over-indulgent, and place more importance on immediate sensation and gratification than on their duties and obligations. They may also avoid looking at long-term consequences of their actions.
For the ESFP, the entire world is a stage. They love to be the center of attention and perform for people. They're constantly putting on a show for others to entertain them and make them happy. They enjoy stimulating other people's senses, and are extremely good at it. They would love nothing more than for life to be a continual party, in which they play the role of the fun-loving host.
ESFPs love people, and everybody loves an ESFP. One of their greatest gifts is their general acceptance of everyone. They are upbeat and enthusiastic, and genuinely like almost everybody. An ESFP is unfailingly warm and generous with their friends, and they generally treat everyone as a friend. However, once crosesed, an ESFP is likely to make a very strong and stubborn judgment against the person who crossed them. They are capable of deep dislike in such a situation.
The ESFP under a great deal of stress gets overwhelmed with negatives thoughts and possibilities. As an optimistic individual who lives in the world of possibilities, negative possibilities do not sit well with them. In an effort to combat these thoughts, they're likely to come up with simple, global statements to explain away the problem. These simplistic explanations may or may not truly get to the nature of the issue, but they serve the ESFP well by allowing them to get over it.
ESFPs are likely to be very practical, although they hate structure and routine. They like to "go with the flow", trusting in their ability to improvise in any situation presented to them. They learn best with "hands-on" experience, rather than by studying a book. They're uncomfortable with theory. If an ESFP hasn't developed their intuitive side, they may tend to avoid situations which involve a lot of theoretical thinking, or which are complex and ambiguous. For this reason, an ESFP may have difficulty in school. On the other hand, the ESFP does extremely well in situations where they're allowed to learn by interacting with others, or in which they "learn by doing".
ESFPs have a very well-developed appreciation for aesthetic beauty, and an excellent sense of space and function. If they have the means, they're likely to have to have many beautiful possessions, and an artfully furnished home. In general, they take great pleasure in objects of aesthetic beauty. They're likely to have a strong appreciation for the finer things in life, such as good food and good wine.
The ESFP is a great team player. He or she is not likely to create any problems or fuss, and is likely to create the most fun environment possible for getting the task done. ESFPs will do best in careers in which they are able to use their excellent people skills, along with their abilities to meld ideas into structured formats. Since they are fast-paced individuals who like new experiences, they should choose careers which offer or require a lot of diversity, as well as people skills.
ESFPs usually like to feel strongly bonded with other people, and have a connection with animals and small children that is not found in most other types. They're likely to have a strong appreciation for the beauties of nature as well.
The ESFP has a tremendous love for life, and knows how to have fun. They like to bring others along on their fun-rides, and are typically a lot of fun to be with. They're flexible, adaptable, genuinely interested in people, and usually kind-hearted. They have a special ability to get a lot of fun out of life, but they need to watch out for the pitfalls associated with living entirely in the moment.
Famous ESFPs
Mark the Apostle
Woody Harrelson
Goldie Hawn
Eva Gabor
Mary Stewart, Queen of Scots
Dolly Parton
Suzanne Somers
Mary Lou Retton
Willard Scott
Kathy Lee Gifford
www.personalitypage.com
At the bottom is a list of others with my personality type....Mark the Apostle was one. I just finished reading his book in the Gospels, and I didn't see the part where he took that test. I wonder when that happened??!! : )
ESFP
The Performer
Extroverted Sensing Feeling Perceiving
People-oriented and fun-loving, they make things more fun for others by their enjoyment. Living for the moment, they love new experiences. They dislike theory and impersonal analysis. Interested in serving others. Likely to be the center of attention in social situations. Well-developed common sense and practical ability.
As an ESFP, your primary mode of living is focused externally, where you take things in via your five senses in a literal, concrete fashion. Your secondary mode is internal, where you deal with things according to how you feel about them, or how they fit with your personal value system.
ESFPs live in the world of people possibilties. They love people and new experiences. They are lively and fun, and enjoy being the center of attention. They live in the here-and-now, and relish excitement and drama in their lives.
ESFPs have very strong inter-personal skills, and may find themselves in the role of the peacemaker frequently. Since they make decisions by using their personal values, they are usually very sympathetic and concerned for other people's well-being. They're usually quite generous and warm. They are very observant about other people, and seem to sense what is wrong with someone before others might, responding warmly with a solution to a practical need. They might not be the best advice-givers in the world, because they dislike theory and future-planning, but they are great for giving practical care.
ESFP is definitely a spontaneous, optimistic individual. They love to have fun. If the ESFP has not developed their Thinking side by giving consideration to rational thought processing, they tend to become over-indulgent, and place more importance on immediate sensation and gratification than on their duties and obligations. They may also avoid looking at long-term consequences of their actions.
For the ESFP, the entire world is a stage. They love to be the center of attention and perform for people. They're constantly putting on a show for others to entertain them and make them happy. They enjoy stimulating other people's senses, and are extremely good at it. They would love nothing more than for life to be a continual party, in which they play the role of the fun-loving host.
ESFPs love people, and everybody loves an ESFP. One of their greatest gifts is their general acceptance of everyone. They are upbeat and enthusiastic, and genuinely like almost everybody. An ESFP is unfailingly warm and generous with their friends, and they generally treat everyone as a friend. However, once crosesed, an ESFP is likely to make a very strong and stubborn judgment against the person who crossed them. They are capable of deep dislike in such a situation.
The ESFP under a great deal of stress gets overwhelmed with negatives thoughts and possibilities. As an optimistic individual who lives in the world of possibilities, negative possibilities do not sit well with them. In an effort to combat these thoughts, they're likely to come up with simple, global statements to explain away the problem. These simplistic explanations may or may not truly get to the nature of the issue, but they serve the ESFP well by allowing them to get over it.
ESFPs are likely to be very practical, although they hate structure and routine. They like to "go with the flow", trusting in their ability to improvise in any situation presented to them. They learn best with "hands-on" experience, rather than by studying a book. They're uncomfortable with theory. If an ESFP hasn't developed their intuitive side, they may tend to avoid situations which involve a lot of theoretical thinking, or which are complex and ambiguous. For this reason, an ESFP may have difficulty in school. On the other hand, the ESFP does extremely well in situations where they're allowed to learn by interacting with others, or in which they "learn by doing".
ESFPs have a very well-developed appreciation for aesthetic beauty, and an excellent sense of space and function. If they have the means, they're likely to have to have many beautiful possessions, and an artfully furnished home. In general, they take great pleasure in objects of aesthetic beauty. They're likely to have a strong appreciation for the finer things in life, such as good food and good wine.
The ESFP is a great team player. He or she is not likely to create any problems or fuss, and is likely to create the most fun environment possible for getting the task done. ESFPs will do best in careers in which they are able to use their excellent people skills, along with their abilities to meld ideas into structured formats. Since they are fast-paced individuals who like new experiences, they should choose careers which offer or require a lot of diversity, as well as people skills.
ESFPs usually like to feel strongly bonded with other people, and have a connection with animals and small children that is not found in most other types. They're likely to have a strong appreciation for the beauties of nature as well.
The ESFP has a tremendous love for life, and knows how to have fun. They like to bring others along on their fun-rides, and are typically a lot of fun to be with. They're flexible, adaptable, genuinely interested in people, and usually kind-hearted. They have a special ability to get a lot of fun out of life, but they need to watch out for the pitfalls associated with living entirely in the moment.
Famous ESFPs
Mark the Apostle
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Musings, Meals, and Mmmmmm
Yesterday was Labor day. We were planning an uneventful day...started out by cleaning in and around the house. Getting caught up from the weekend and prepared for the week. Then I got a phone call...."What are y'all doing? We're gonna come over around 2 and hang out for bit...maybe we can BBQ." "OK, come on over! We're cleaning right now, but we'll be done by 2. See you then." 1:00 rolls around and in they come! 2 adults, 4 kids. I can handle that, that's cool. Another phone call...."Hey, what are y'all doing? We're coming over...we'll BBQ or something." "OK, come on over! The more the merrier." "We'll see you in a bit. By the way, what's ----'s phone number? I'm gonna call them and see if they want to come, too." (that's 4 more adults, 2 teens, and 3 little ones). ring, ring....."Hi! What are y'all doing? Are --- and --- there yet? I think we'll come over, too. We have a couple of errands but we'll be there in an hour or so." (one more adult and 4 more kids!) ring, ring "Are y'all at the house? We're in town, we're going to swing by." (2 more adults) ring ring "Hey can I come over?" (1 more adult) Phew! All this added to our 2 adults and 3 kids. Looks like our home is the place to be on Labor Day, eh? Hehe!
OK, enough of that...here's the meal plan for the week:
Monday - beef roast (that was plan A - everyone brought food for the grill (YES!) so the roast as carried over to Tuesday) b'fast - chorizo and egg tacos
Tuesday - Okra, tomatoes, and roast beef over brown rice - French Toast
Wednesday - Pork fried rice Overnight oatmeal
Thursday - Spaghetti and meatballs egss and buttered toast
Friday - Hot dogs (Mommy's going to dinner with friends) cereal
Saturday - TBA TBA
Here's a recipe that I made this week - my grandparents made the best bread in the world. Several years back, I asked for the recipe, and I got a very typical response...a little of this and a little of that. I was able to pretty much duplicate it, but I thnk the regional ingredients made a difference in the final product. Now I have a bread machine (Thanks, Trix) and adapted it to that...so this recipe is for a bread machine. It's also not plain old white bread like Memere and Pepere used to make...I take the basic recipe and make it into cinnamon raisin bread. (You can omit the cinnamon, raisins, and cut the sugar in half and have a great loaf of white bread, which is fabulous toasted or Frenched).
3 c all purpose flour (you can sub up to 1 c whole wheat)
2 t yeast
4 heaping t sugar
1 t salt
3 T shortening
1 t cinnamon
1/2 c raisins
1 c warm water
Dump everything into your 1 1/2 pound loaf bread machine, set it on sweet bread, light crust, sit back, and wait for your kitchen to make your mouth water! Enjoy!!!!!!
Have a great beack to school/work/everything else day!
OK, enough of that...here's the meal plan for the week:
Monday - beef roast (that was plan A - everyone brought food for the grill (YES!) so the roast as carried over to Tuesday) b'fast - chorizo and egg tacos
Tuesday - Okra, tomatoes, and roast beef over brown rice - French Toast
Wednesday - Pork fried rice Overnight oatmeal
Thursday - Spaghetti and meatballs egss and buttered toast
Friday - Hot dogs (Mommy's going to dinner with friends) cereal
Saturday - TBA TBA
Here's a recipe that I made this week - my grandparents made the best bread in the world. Several years back, I asked for the recipe, and I got a very typical response...a little of this and a little of that. I was able to pretty much duplicate it, but I thnk the regional ingredients made a difference in the final product. Now I have a bread machine (Thanks, Trix) and adapted it to that...so this recipe is for a bread machine. It's also not plain old white bread like Memere and Pepere used to make...I take the basic recipe and make it into cinnamon raisin bread. (You can omit the cinnamon, raisins, and cut the sugar in half and have a great loaf of white bread, which is fabulous toasted or Frenched).
3 c all purpose flour (you can sub up to 1 c whole wheat)
2 t yeast
4 heaping t sugar
1 t salt
3 T shortening
1 t cinnamon
1/2 c raisins
1 c warm water
Dump everything into your 1 1/2 pound loaf bread machine, set it on sweet bread, light crust, sit back, and wait for your kitchen to make your mouth water! Enjoy!!!!!!
Have a great beack to school/work/everything else day!
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