Homework #4

Reading chapter four I was struck with a feeling I have had many times before which is a conlficting desire to live many lives but, yet, have deep roots somewhere. I mainly come to the conclusion that the latter is more important to me because I have always hated the feeling of the temporary. But, nonetheless, the section about five lives resonated with me and so I'll list those and choose one to construct the touchstone model.

1. An author of a cuturally significant novel (succesful as well)
2. An owner of a sports bar
3. A history teacher (not sure of level)
4. A screenplay writer
5. An urban planner

Dream: novelist

Touchstone: respect, money, affect on people

Role Model: Stephen King- He has written much more than just classic horror. He also lives life with his success as opposed to being some brilliant recluse.

Target: an interview on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart.

I realized through the process that I would like to make some sort of impact on people; whether it be in the classroom or by writing a book that really resonates with readers. I also learned that to live my five lives I need to write a famous novel that makes me rich and is turned into a movie (with my help). I then need to use some of that wealth to buy a sports bar in Chicago. This bar then needs to not only draws friends and family, but also, influencial politicians whom I befriend. I then provide ideas to said politicians for helping Chicago's urban community. That seems simple enough.



Excerise #2

I was scored as a ENFJ (etraverted, intuitive, feeling, judging). "The Giver"

That was amazing and, at times, hard to read. As I was taking the test I felt It would say I was too extraverted because while I enjoy parties and such, I value my alone time very much. However, in reading my description about how ENJFs tend to find their thoughts going to dark places when we are alone, and they tend to feel guilty about things is extremely accurate. It said ENFJs often take on the burdens of others more than they can bear which was hard for me too read it is so true.

Among a few other options, it suggested I be a teacher, a writer, or in public service. Considering what I wrote in excerscie 1 that is pretty impressive/encouraging. I really never had any interest in these type of things but that was touching, flattering, comforting and a little unsettling all at the same time. And hey, anything that says I'm like Lincoln, Obama, Nadar, and that Chicago girl Oprah, is fine by me.