Saturday, June 22, 2019

Bowing out of controversy

Yep, that's me. I don't like confrontation. I've hated it ever since I was little.

Recently, I just had enough with some of my Facebook groups (constant reminder of why I really didn't fit it during my college years) or even losing my "safe place" online because you just can't hear tone of voice through the written word and I was criticized privately by one member. I take those things to heart you all. I know that I shouldn't but I do.

But, you know what the biggest sting of all is? No one noticed. It's like that popular saying " Go ahead and dance in the rain - no one's watching, they're all on their phones".  That seems to be so very true.

I miss not being able to be open about prayer requests. I miss little tidbits of people's lives that they don't share on the regular wall but I don't like feeling as though I am a nobody.

And, I'll say it here. All that controversy in the world about Catholicism - well, guess what ? I'm probably as conservative a Catholic as it gets (although I probably wouldn't be labelled a "traddy"). Yep, can't think of a Church teaching or item in the Catechism that I disagree with at all. So, my dear friends, all those things that you think you "hate" about the Catholic Church, even when you aren't Catholic, well, you should just go ahead and "hate" me too, then.

You won't see me posting a lot of that on my wall. I try to post things that make me feel better - not sadder. I don't like debate. I don't like conflict.  I'm just trying to create a space in my world to express some of the things that I can't even share with my "best" friends. And, every time I get teased about wearing an item of clothing that promotes a singer/group/team that I like, I just take notice of all the other people out there wearing theirs (like the person older than me wearing a Dave Matthews or Deadhead shirt, the twenty-something wearing Kurt Cobain, etc. ). Does one actually have to stick with an era in music? I think not.

I would totally plaster my wall with my kids and my grandbabies but I don't have those permissions. So there. That leaves my music, dramas, and the Saints as my safe things to post.

try listening to some of my music sometime, try watching a show with me, share what you like - I'll listen to what you have to say

Friday, June 21, 2019

Choosing Korean Name for oneself

I actually kind of like this one. And, if I switch the last name to Kim, then I would have the name of an actual Korean actress. Pondering this - another suggested way to figure out a name is to study the meanings of the Chinese characters.

Your character's name is: Kwon Jae Hwa
Jae Hwa's Personality:
Big Five Personality Traits: Openness > high; Conscientiousness > low; Extraversion > low; Agreeableness > high; Neuroticism > low. (Myers-Briggs > INFP-A).
Overview:
Jae Hwa is smart, creative, and unconventional. She is also laid-back, disorganised, and non-judgemental. Out of chaos comes genius, but due to her lack of organisation she often has trouble applying her energy and finishing projects. She tends towards radical left and progressive politics.
She is quiet, reserved, and a thinker. She prefers to stay at home rather than go out and make friends. She has a rich inner fantasy life and is a fan of science fiction and fantasy. She is prone to eccentricity.
She prefers to work alone, but because she is disorganised and laid-back this can amplify her difficulty in getting things done.
She is polite, compassionate, and thoughtful. She goes out of her way to help people, and is sympathetic to the plight of people she has little in common with, sometimes to her own disadvantage.
She does not mind a messy environment and is naturally tolerant of the kind of chaos produced by animals and children. She is quiet and does not make friends easily, but she cares deeply for the friends she does make.
She is stable and content. She is often inspired creatively by unusual events and encounters.
She is laid-back about chaotic situations, and often does not care about doing the right thing. She seldom feels guilty about her behaviour.
She is a natural loner, but she is not particularly shy. She can take or leave companionship, and as she is selective in her friendships, sometimes people accuse her of snobbery.
As she is quite positive and stable, she would make a good parent. She is thoughtful and acts as a stabilising force to those around her.
Preferred Jobs:
Poet, painter, freelance artist, musician, writer, art therapist, teacher (art, music, drama), songwriter, art historian, library assistant, composer, work in the performing arts, art curator, playwright, bookseller, cartoonist, video editor, photographer, philosopher, record store owner, digital artist, cinematographer, costume designer, film producer, philosophy professor, librarian, music therapist, environmentalist, movie director, activist, bookstore owner, filmmaker.
Unlikely Jobs:
Business professional, manager, executive, administrator, business owner, supervisor, office manager, business analyst, financial analyst, public relations manager, CEO, executive assistant, judge, event coordinator, lawyer, office worker.
Details:
Openness – High. Jae Hwa is smart and creative. She is open to new experiences and tolerant of different types of people. She likes the idea of travelling to exotic places. She is quick-witted and able to think on her feet, and approaches problems from an unconventional point of view. She is an eccentric and a rebel. Her ideas can be too quirky and different and this means that she is prone to failure. She likes alternative culture and has a unique sense of style. She is interested in ideas and blurred lines. She finds radical and extreme beliefs and behaviours attractive.
Conscientiousness – Low. Jae Hwa is laid-back and disorganised. She is better at looking at the big picture, and isn't good at attention to detail. She isn't that concerned about her appearance to others. She likes eating junk food and cake and isn't worried about her diet or going to the gym. She has an untidy home in need of decoration. She tends to spend her money on fun things as soon as she gets it, instead of saving for the future. She isn't a hard worker, and is relaxed about her job. She doesn't judge herself or others. She is undisciplined and often late. She isn't very good at drawing boundaries and doesn't think things through before acting.
Extraversion – Low. Jae Hwa is quiet and reserved. She prefers to stay at home and read books, and is often lost in a fictional world. She likes nature and animals. She spends a lot of time thinking, so when she does talk, she usually says something interesting. While she is independent, she isn't very assertive and tends to withdraw when people cross her personal boundaries. She can struggle to summon enthusiasm, especially regarding social events. She is happy in her own company and copes well with living alone. She gets tired easily and needs to spend time alone to recover. People can assume she is aloof or self-absorbed, though this is not always the case.
Agreeableness – High. Jae Hwa is polite and compassionate. She often puts the needs of others in front of her own needs. She would make a wonderful parent or a nurse. She is able to empathise with others, and has a strong protective streak. Though feelings often drive her, if she is able to take a neutral stance, she can be an effective negotiator between people. Because she values politeness, she can take offense when others are not polite. Sometimes her compassion can be a problem when she directs it towards adults who need to stand on their own two feet. She can do too much for people and smother them with her kindness. She is prone to being manipulated and taken advantage of, because she always wants to help.
Neuroticism – Low. Jae Hwa is emotionally stable and rarely suffers from negative feelings. She is largely content with life and tends to take bad news in her stride. Her ability to cope well makes her a stabilising force for others. Sometimes she can get into trouble because she does not sense danger and assumes she is safer than she really is. She is prone to injuring herself through dares and sporting accidents.
Character created by Name Generator Fun https://www.namegeneratorfun.com/


Another generator gives me Kim Kyon Young which I don't really like the sound of - am going to try that generator one more time - and it came up with Shim Kyon Dae.

And yet another site gave me this name:
 You got: Areum


Areum, also spelled Ah-reum, is a Korean given name. Unlike most Korean given names, which are composed of two single-syllable Sino-Korean morphemes each written with one hanja, Areum is an indigenous Korean name Areum, a single two-syllable word meaning "beauty".