I joined the Dull Women's Club, on Facebook.

When asked what I thought dull meant, I wrote: Simple, plain, normal, sane. Able to appreciate the smaller things in life, if not the better things.

This is what I wrote as my self introduction:

I'm excessively dull. Sometimes the highlight of my day is finding my backscratcher to get rid of an itch on my back. I live in Ontario, the small city of Barrie. At the end of this year I will be 60. I live with my Mother, who is now 80. I collect books, more than I can actually read. I make ASCII art. I have been a writer and editor online for years. I used to crochet and sew. I'm divorced with no children. I drink coffee. I couldn't find a photo of myself though I have easily a thousand photos I've taken of old farm houses around Ontario. I'm a volunteer with Ontario Barn Preservation, writing the newsletter, etc.

A later comment about growing foot size as we get older:

I think everything you don't want to grow, grows as you get older. Things you wish would grow, like getting just a bit taller, don't grow. I started wearing men's shoes because I could get the same size (more or less) by number but they were wider and longer than women's shoes. Once upon a time I was a size 6, now I'm a 10. Not a 10 in the way I'd like to be a 10, just the dull way of having bigger feet.

I'm quite social when I'm in a group, especially if there is any kind of common ground. But, once I'm on my own again I become a hermit. I always think it is funny that I am INFP on the Myers Briggs personality test. I didn't really see myself as an introvert because I do chat away pretty easily to just about anyone. But, this makes sense. Cause I am quiet too and yet social when there is a reason for it.

10 Myths About Introverts

(Posted by Linsey on Facebook).

Myth #1 – Introverts don’t like to talk. This is not true. Introverts just don’t talk unless they have something to say. They hate small talk. Get an introvert talking about something they are interested in, and they won’t shut up for days.

Myth #2 – Introverts are shy. Shyness has nothing to do with being an Introvert. Introverts are not necessarily afraid of people. What they need is a reason to interact. They don’t interact for the sake of interacting. If you want to talk to an Introvert, just start talking. Don’t worry about being polite.

Myth #3 – Introverts are rude. Introverts often don’t see a reason for beating around the bush with social pleasantries. They want everyone to just be real and honest. Unfortunately, this is not acceptable in most settings, so Introverts can feel a lot of pressure to fit in, which they find exhausting.

Myth #4 – Introverts don’t like people. On the contrary, Introverts intensely value the few friends they have. They can count their close friends on one hand. If you are lucky enough for an introvert to consider you a friend, you probably have a loyal ally for life. Once you have earned their respect as being a person of substance, you’re in.

Myth #5 – Introverts don’t like to go out in public. Nonsense. Introverts just don’t like to go out in public FOR AS LONG. They also like to avoid the complications that are involved in public activities. They take in data and experiences very quickly, and as a result, don’t need to be there for long to “get it.” They’re ready to go home, recharge, and process it all. In fact, recharging is absolutely crucial for Introverts.

Myth #6 – Introverts always want to be alone. Introverts are perfectly comfortable with their own thoughts. They think a lot. They daydream. They like to have problems to work on, puzzles to solve. But they can also get incredibly lonely if they don’t have anyone to share their discoveries with. They crave an authentic and sincere connection with one person at a time.

Myth #7 – Introverts are weird. Introverts are often individualists. They don’t follow the crowd. They’d prefer to be valued for their novel ways of living. They think for themselves and because of that, they often challenge the norm. They don’t make most decisions based on what is popular or trendy.

Myth #8 – Introverts are aloof nerds. Introverts are people who primarily look inward, paying close attention to their thoughts and emotions. It’s not that they are incapable of paying attention to what is going on around them, it’s just that their inner world is much more stimulating and rewarding to them.

Myth #9 – Introverts don’t know how to relax and have fun. Introverts typically relax at home or in nature, not in busy public places. Introverts are not thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies. If there is too much talking and noise going on, they shut down. Their brains are too sensitive to the neurotransmitter called Dopamine. Introverts and Extroverts have different dominant neuro-pathways. Just look it up.

Myth #10 – Introverts can fix themselves and become Extroverts. Introverts cannot “fix themselves” and deserve respect for their natural temperament and contributions to the human race. In fact, one study (Silverman, 1986) showed that the percentage of Introverts increases with IQ.

This was a cute looking site: Zodiac Girlz - Sagittarius

You have the gift of seeing the best in people and are kind and caring to those who need your help. You have a lot of empathy - you can put yourself in someone else's shoes to imagine how they are feeling. Your optimistic attitude is contagious and helps friends to be more open-minded. You also love coming up with different ideas on how to solve a problem.

You are a Fire sign and with that comes impatience. You like to get moving and sometimes you fail to plan things out in detail. You also can be very sensitive and get your feelings hurt when friends don't view the world as you do.

http://maxpages.com/ribbonbox/Desert_Island_Personality

You're about ot be dropped off on a deserted island. Take a look at the list of items below and on a piece of paper jot down only 10 of the things listed. Each choice indicates something about you. After choosing your 10 items read on to see what your choice means! (*NOTE: This is not what you need, this is what you want.)

Pick 10 of these before you scroll down:

Balloon Bikini Boat Bottle of Water Bowl of Fruit Camera Candles Cat Clock Compass Cordless Phone Crown Cupcake Fire First-Aid Kit Flashlight Flip-Flops Genie Lamp Hat Key Lipstick Map Mirror Scissors Shower Sun Tan Lotion Treasure Chest Tropical Punch Umbrella

Balloon- Although you're very creative you need to stop spending so much time dreaming.

Bikini- Showing off is your favorite activity because you're a total extrovert who loves to be the center of attention. Try not to let your wild way overshadow your quieter buds.

Boat- This is a sign of a prosperous future. Boats can be found in calm or stormy water, both of which are on the horizon for you.

Bottle of Water- The waters of love will never run dry for you. You've got every reason to be positive about your future. Life definitley appears rosy.

Bowl of Fruit- A great listener, you love to lend a sympathetic ear and you find it easy to show your emotions. Remember to occasionally put your own feelings first sometimes.

Camera- Much of your time is spent reflecting on what others think of you.Don't dwell on the past so much.

Candles- This is a symbol of very good health. In fact all aspects of your life will be healthy, from the meag amounts of cash you'll receive to the fab love life you'll create.

Cat- A great omen. This indicates you'll be purr-fectly happy in your future, and will have loads of luck, especially where cash in concerned.

Clock- Your totally obsessive about time and tend to worry about things way too much.

Compass- Leadership is your strongest quality, and your pals rely on your for your organiztional skills. Just make sure they dont take advantage of you.

Cordless Phone- You love nothing more than getting the lowdown on some good gossip. Making people laugh is your ultimate goal-just make sure you're taken seriously when you want to be.

Crown- Your friends know you'll always say yes to a party... even when you're not invited! That's ok though because you should never underestimate your bluffing ability.

Cupcake- Symbols of food usually indicates that you're a person that lives life to teh fullest and enjoys every minute of it.

Fire- Your short fuse needs to be kept under control, cause even thoughyou try hard to curb your temper, now and then you lose it... learn to chill out a little more!

First Aid Kit- Your practical nature is invaluable to your friends, whose problems you spend so much of your energy sorting out. Don't forget to take some time to do things for yourself.

Flashlight- No matter what you always look on the bright side. Your opomism will you see through all teh good and bad times you encounter.

Flip Flops- You're a major trend setter who just can't get enough of the style scene. You also have a bad habit of breaking dates and letting people down.

Genie Lamp- This spiritual object symbolizes psychic potential.

Hat- Even though you definitely prefer the shade, you'll soon end up stealing the limelight, and loving every minute of it. Cast your shyness aside and live it up a little bit!

Key- You're deep and intelligent who is constantly searching for stimulating, new activities. Make sure you let your hair down sometimes.

Lip Stick- You're usually quite happy with the way you look, but you've been known to get obsessed with your image.

Map- You plan every aspect of you life well in advance. You don't cope well with change or spontaneous decisions.

Mirror- On a good day, your friends would describe you as tactful. On a bad day you can seem twofaced. Remember to THINK before you SPEAK.

Scissors- In teh next few months you'll have a difficult decision to make. Think of all your options carefully, but don't fret. You'll make the right choice.

Shower- Untrue words never escape from your mouth. Tell little white lies sometimes, it's okay to be tactful.

Sun Tan Lotion- Like a bottle of sunscreen you're around to protect people.

Treasure Chest- Your buds know you love the good things in life and you'll object if you dont get your own way.

Tropical Punch- You're a serious partyer who needs constant distractions to stay entertained and interested. Don't expect your quieter friends to keep up.

Umbrella- Total loyalty is what you stand for and your buds know that you'd never let them down. Try not to guiilt-trip them if they're not as devoted as you.

I picked:

camera, fruit, flash light, genie lamp, map, boat, shower, treasure chest, candles and water.

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I picked (without cheating, of course): boat, candles, cat, fire, first-aid kit, genie lamp, mirror, shower, sun tan lotion and tropical punch.

The Ultimate Dragon Quiz

Your Inner Dragon is the embodiment of Nature and the Earth. Greens spend almost all of their time below the canopy or just above the treetops in tropical rain forests. Not a bad life considering every other creature in the forest looks up to you, figuratively and literally. You speak the language of every animal and plant in your domain and know most of them by first name. If people mess with your forests, you're more than happy to wail on their puny butts. Because of your protector/caretaker role, you are the Earth Elemental dragon.

Naturally your whole life pretty much revolves around the other couple million species you keep an eye on, but that's not your whole dragon. You also like to impose your steadfast will on others, commune with Nature, and lobby governments for alternative fuels and conservation. Your favorable attributes are Midnight, Winter, gemstones, mountains, caves, soil, respect, endurance, responsibility, prosperity, and purpose in life. Folks shouldn't get the idea you're a hippy pushover though, because your breath weapon is a nasty Fire/Acid combination. Maybe you should invest in a hemp shirt reading "Don't knock my smock, or I'll clean your clock." wink

Kingdomality

Try the Kingdomality test. Who would you be if you were back in the Medieval times?

In the past when I have tried this I was the Bard, the Discoverer and the Ruler. This time I'm the Benevolent Ruler again:

Your distinct personality, The Benevolent Ruler might be found in most of the thriving kingdoms of the time. You are the idealistic social dreamer. Your overriding goal is to solve the people problems of your world. You are a social reformer who wants everyone to be happy in a world that you can visualize. You are exceptionally perceptive about the woes and needs of humankind. You often have the understanding and skill to readily conceive and implement the solutions to your perceptions. On the positive side, you are creatively persuasive, charismatic and ideologically concerned. On the negative side, you may be unrealistically sentimental, scattered and impulsive, as well as deviously manipulative. Interestingly, your preference is just as applicable in today's corporate kingdoms.