I just need to clear up a little something here...I AM NOT a Type A personality. Whew... that feels better. If I were, I would enjoy these following activities:
1. making lists
2. keeping an immaculately clean desk
3. being a rule follower to a T
4. being highly detail oriented
5. being very opinionated & a wee bit stubborn
I might also look like one of these two people:
These are my favortite Type A personalities. Neither one of them can start their day without a list. On any given Saturday, Chuck has his list of what we're going to do that day so that he can check things off as they get done. Chloe likes to write a list of all the different fun activities we can do on her days off or things to do with friends. I find lists all around the house. And when and if I ever make a list - like for the grocery store, I forget it on the counter and inevitably leave it at home and not with me where I need it.
Chuck hates my desk at home. I see him twitch just having to sit down and check emails. There are loose papers everywhere. Random notes, pens, sticky notes, business cards, receipts. I like to call it an organized mess - I know where everything is and what it means, I just don't have a place for it all. If I put it out of sight, I'll forget where I put it and why it was important. If I leave it on my desk in plain sight, I won't have to worry about that now, will I?
Chloe HAS to follow the rules. We have to start anything over again if we didn't start it out the 'right way' the first time. She is a stickler for this. This makes her feel safe. I, on the other hand, like to do things my own way, which I always think is better. I never follow a recipe, I make up my own. I don't like following step-by-step instructions, I like using my brain and doing what makes sense. I do however, like to follow the speed-limit rule. Okay, so maybe I go 5 over, but that's it.
People seem to confuse detail oriented with efficient. At least that has been my experience. I am HIGHLY efficient and that often means being thorough with the details. But that's a very selective process for me. I don't mind the detail of some things, but most things I would rather not worry about the details. I prefer the big picture and can easily see all the steps it takes to get to the big picture. Chuck, however, likes to break down those 'steps' into smaller, minute steps and make a list about the steps. I don't have time for a list. The list is in my head and what I can't remember, isn't important or we didn't need it.
Okay, so maybe I'm a little opinionated but only with those who know me really, really well. The same holds true for Chuck. Chloe wins the award for stubborn. NO ONE will dissuade her from the path she is on. Good or bad. I pray God uses this wonderful quality for good in her life.
Truth be told, I think we all have a little of both Types in us. Chuck is far from your Typical Type A, but he exhibits alot of it's strengths combined with his easy-going, laid back personality, I'd say he has a win/win situation. Chloe definitely doesn't have the 'neat & tidy' part of a Type A - she's the messiest kid I have. But I love how they both show tendencies towards the list making - that's what started this whole thing. And certainly wasn't me who taught her how to make a list - that's for sure!
1. making lists
2. keeping an immaculately clean desk
3. being a rule follower to a T
4. being highly detail oriented
5. being very opinionated & a wee bit stubborn
I might also look like one of these two people:
These are my favortite Type A personalities. Neither one of them can start their day without a list. On any given Saturday, Chuck has his list of what we're going to do that day so that he can check things off as they get done. Chloe likes to write a list of all the different fun activities we can do on her days off or things to do with friends. I find lists all around the house. And when and if I ever make a list - like for the grocery store, I forget it on the counter and inevitably leave it at home and not with me where I need it.
Chuck hates my desk at home. I see him twitch just having to sit down and check emails. There are loose papers everywhere. Random notes, pens, sticky notes, business cards, receipts. I like to call it an organized mess - I know where everything is and what it means, I just don't have a place for it all. If I put it out of sight, I'll forget where I put it and why it was important. If I leave it on my desk in plain sight, I won't have to worry about that now, will I?
Chloe HAS to follow the rules. We have to start anything over again if we didn't start it out the 'right way' the first time. She is a stickler for this. This makes her feel safe. I, on the other hand, like to do things my own way, which I always think is better. I never follow a recipe, I make up my own. I don't like following step-by-step instructions, I like using my brain and doing what makes sense. I do however, like to follow the speed-limit rule. Okay, so maybe I go 5 over, but that's it.
People seem to confuse detail oriented with efficient. At least that has been my experience. I am HIGHLY efficient and that often means being thorough with the details. But that's a very selective process for me. I don't mind the detail of some things, but most things I would rather not worry about the details. I prefer the big picture and can easily see all the steps it takes to get to the big picture. Chuck, however, likes to break down those 'steps' into smaller, minute steps and make a list about the steps. I don't have time for a list. The list is in my head and what I can't remember, isn't important or we didn't need it.
Okay, so maybe I'm a little opinionated but only with those who know me really, really well. The same holds true for Chuck. Chloe wins the award for stubborn. NO ONE will dissuade her from the path she is on. Good or bad. I pray God uses this wonderful quality for good in her life.
Truth be told, I think we all have a little of both Types in us. Chuck is far from your Typical Type A, but he exhibits alot of it's strengths combined with his easy-going, laid back personality, I'd say he has a win/win situation. Chloe definitely doesn't have the 'neat & tidy' part of a Type A - she's the messiest kid I have. But I love how they both show tendencies towards the list making - that's what started this whole thing. And certainly wasn't me who taught her how to make a list - that's for sure!
