What's Your Favourite Colour?

Mine is red.

Analysisqi

Black
Black is one of the most beautiful of colors and yet is the void of color too. It is the color of detail.
Black personalities want every thing done in detail. They are statistical and make good accountants. Internal Revenue Service agents probably like this color.
If a job needs finishing, these are the people to finish it. These personalities need leaders, though, to tell them what needs to be done.
Under guidance, they are able to get to the crux of the matter and solve very large problems. When put in a position to find the mistakes of others, they are right at home.
Loving puzzles, and finding others’ mistakes brings out their tenacious spirits. Black personalities will sometimes intentionally find mistakes just so that they can repair them.
This color is one of holding things inside. When one wears black, they do not want to be touched. Putting a barrier between themselves and others is the purpose of this color.
Keeping their strength inside so that they can better protect their emotions is the effectiveness of this color. Although they want to be part of the world around them, they want no one to tug at their sensitivity.
Black is a relief color for most people, like “Mom’s apple pie”. It makes them feel comfortable and even, in some cases, makes them feel smaller, allowing them to hide from the sometimes cruel world.

Blue
Blue is an emotional color. People with a blue personality stay within themselves and do not trust people very much. They watch every move others make.
Pale shades of blue show someone who wants everything in order. Their closet is immaculate. They know where any piece of clothing is and most likely how long it will take them to get it out of the closet.
As blue moves to the deeper end of color, it becomes more moody and shows it. With royal blue, one can be on a high or in the deepest of wells.
This color would probably be worn by one who is deciding to parachute because it would mean one needed to make a quick decision. When looking back on that decision though, the person pulling the ripcord would not be so sure they made the correct decision.
The navy colors are very emotional but also want to hide it. It’s almost as if they are wallowing in the fact that they are emotional. Some women, with a navy personality, go on cleaning binges, others go shopping.
If your house has too much blue in it, you may find yourself depressed most of the time. A baby put in a totally blue room cries all the time, but when taken into another room, it is a happy baby. Blue is a good color but it needs other shades to balance it.
Blue people think with their emotions. They are either way up or way down; feeling all the emotions they can experience on their way to either.
Crying when they are happy or sad, they are feelers. Having a need to feel every thing, they leave themselves open to others. Quickly they take the mood of any person they are around whether they are upset or elated. Feelers don’t even know why their emotions run the gambit. They are products of their environment.
Blue people are no fun to be around when they expect you to be down with them. Showing signs of co-dependency, they need you to be by their side feeling with them as they do.

Green
Green is the color of healing.
Green personalities want to help every one. They are natures mothers. These people are usually in the medical profession or some occupation which helps people.
Preferring to watch rather than to become involved in others business, they usually keep their thoughts secret. Others see them as good listeners because of this quality. This characteristic makes them wonderful counselors.
Others take for granted that the green personality can see more than one side to situation without bias.
Green personalities make others feel at home in their house by putting them at ease immediately. They try to take care of others with all the care their mothers gave them. Peacemaker is their sworn duty. They want harmony in every one’s life.
Green personalities may even stop an argument between others by starting one themselves. Others think that green personalities make the best of friends because they are jovial, caring and can keep a secret.
In order for a green personality to feel good about themselves, they have to be helping someone or something. Nurturers by choice, they are the ones who take care of animals, humans and plants.
Green personalities need to be careful not to make martyrs of themselves. This is something they easily can do.

Orange
Orange is the color of nature.
Orange people are nature lovers. Being sports minded, they love to do anything having to do with the outdoors. Taking long walks in the woods revives them. When forced to stay indoors for long periods of time, they may become ill. Trees and animals mean a lot to them and they want to be a part of nature.
Good professions for orange personalities include farmers, ranchers, football players, and guides.
People always say good things about these down to earth people. Although they may sometimes invoke anger from others, it usually doesn’t last very long. Who can remain mad at someone so helpful?
They are good lovers and can be kinky where sex is concerned. Orange personalities do not consider themselves kinky, just willing to try what their partner may like.
Tending to take up for the underdog, they will put themselves out to help someone who they feel needs assistance.
Always aware of their surrounding, they tend to be more adventurous than most. Even though they are impulsive and thoughtful, they generally are very much aware of what they are doing.
Learning and remembering through experience is a strong suit of theirs. Orange personalities believe God meant for them to have any good thing in life they want. As luck has it, they get it.

Pink
Pink is the color of peace.
People who love the color pink usually are either in a blissful state or looking for one, They want to draw the little smiley faces on everything. The perpetual smile on pink personality faces can grow thin when you are not in the same blissful state they are.
Truly loving everyone, they try to see the best in others. If they don’t find something good in a person, there has to be a very good explanation in the pink personalities mind as to why not.
Those who have this personality quietly study the best way to approach problems and then act on their thoughts. Because they tend to research ideas this way, they may be seen as slow but they are anything but slow.
Pinks are youthful looking and usually have translucent skin. They see the world through rose colored glasses. The truth of the matter is that it might be nice if we could all put those glasses on now and then.
They are shy, very intelligent, hard working people who wish they were more a part of the mainstream but are frightened of moving too quickly.
Pink personalities watch what they do or say because they are afraid that others may see them in a harsh light. They try to make everyone happy.
Others notice their wonderful senses of humor, though the pink personality may not laugh aloud. Some may even say they have a dry sense of humor.

Purple
Purple is the color of spirituality.
Purple personalities are always striving to be better than they consider themselves to be, both on a spiritual, emotional and a mental plane.
Needing more knowledge, they become avid readers. Trying to become what they think they should be, they search their own lives and the lives of others to find the answers.
The study of all religions make them feel as if they are accomplishing something bigger than themselves in life. A good theological discussion is right up their alley.
Wanting to help as many souls as they can, they are more than willing to give you the benefit of their education. Trying to achieve perfection, they seem to struggle with themselves more than most because they tend to be so critical of themselves.
The muted shades of purple can be religious zealots who know what God wants for themselves as well as everyone else. In their way of thinking, they are the ones put here to enforce religion for God. These people can be just a little frightening when they start searching for their holy grail.
The deeper shades of purple show someone working hard to find inner peace and love not only of their fellow man and themselves but of a higher power who many consider God.
Purple personalities make good friends because they always give first of themselves. Generally they do not ask much for themselves but some negative purples could be self martyred. This comes from the fact that when
they do finally ask for something from a friend, they may do so in such a way as the person they are asking did not understand.
When they do not receive the item which they requested, they turn silent and think of themselves as the only one who works in the relationship, thereby becoming the martyrs they think themselves to be.

Red
A person who likes red runs the gamut of personality traits.
This is the color for passion, energy, and money making. It can also have a darker side to it.
If the person has a preference toward the more brick (reddish brown) red colors, they have problems with addictions such as drugs, alcohol, eating disorders or emotional instability. Red oranges are not only dynamos but love the outdoors and anything to do with people. Red with blue overtones can be energetic people with high emotions.
Red personalities when in their true red mode are sexy and seductive. We now have statistical proof that men will look at a women wearing red, even though she may not be the most beautiful woman there, more quickly than they will anyone else in a room.
It is the color for someone who wants to be powerful and in control. Business people who want to win wear the power color red to meetings in which they want to stand out. The red personality makes one feel more energetic or activated.
Stop signs are red. Red gets your attention. This energetic personality craves attention and what’s more: They get it. Being quick with their emotions, they may erupt into a temperamental volcano right in front of you then simmer down just as quickly.
Quick to give others answers to any question, they feel they know everything. Reds are quick minded, brilliant people who may not be well educated but are quick with answers because they have lived the circumstances.

Yellow
People with yellow personalities are a business minded lot.
These people want others to know they are well educated, whether self taught or otherwise, and strive to attain success through anything mental.
Making good leaders, they generally make up their mind in a methodical way. Every detail needs to be analyzed before they make a move. Any strategic game peaks their interest. Chess is the game for them.
This personality can be a little stubborn. When the color goes more toward a mustard shade, these personalities know that they are the only people making the right decisions. This tends to make others a little suspicious of their motives.
The true yellow personality makes wise decisions based on consideration of all points of view.
Yellow women personalities would rather be in business, than to be mothers, but can take both jobs and be quite adept at doing so. When these people are under stress, they feel that they need to keep their emotions covered.
If they show the stress, it is a sign of weakness. They try not to let you see them sweat.
Keeping to themselves without inviting many others into their lives, they generally only have one or two good friends. These friends are usually people who are business minded too, although the true yellow personality depends on no one but themselves.
Adoring tailored clothing, they usually dress quite professionally. Although the women may add larger accessories, they dress with a simple flair.

White
White is the color of purity. The color of new snow or light from above. What we fail to see is that snow and light has impurities in it but looks as if it is the most pure of all sights.
This personality sees themselves as very special because of this color, sort of above it all. Watching others with interest, they blend in with their surroundings.
Shyness comes with this color but it is not a true shyness. Waiting patiently for others to notice them before they make their thoughts known, they tend to appear shy but in truth, they are very outspoken.
Virginal attitudes abound with these people. They feel pure no matter what they do. The virtue of purity is attributed to them by others as well, whether they deserve this characteristic or not.
With sober sight, they tend to look others over with a very critical eye. Even while this is happening the person they are appraising does not feel they are being criticized but analyzed instead. If they win the approval of the white personality, these analyzed people act as if they have just won the lottery.
White personalities feel they are right in their belief structures although they are not sure they want to discuss those beliefs with others.
The fact that they know they are right is enough for them. It is not uncommon, however, to notice a slight smile cross a white personality’s face, when another acknowledges their belief is correct.
Self-importance is a part of their personality but does not interfere with their higher motives unless they are a negative white personality.

Infomercialated

What if you lived in one of those TV ads? The kind which sell offers only available on TV. The kind which always give you several payments plus shipping and handling. You also get a second package absolutely free. An infomercial.

What if you were one of those perpetual perky people? I think they make them take a pill that plasters a smile on their face and makes them so high they believe everything they say. Everything becomes Just Great! Fabulous! and Amazing!

Kind of scary.

Have you ever really watched one of those advertisment shows and looked at their faces? I think they all look kind of desperate. As if they would be screaming for help if only they could.

Just be glad you’re not in an informercial. Try to avoid that whole situation. But, if you do get sucked in send me something semi-useful. I’ve always thought the kitchen gadgets were kind of tempting…

Self-Portrait Day

Self Portrait Day – We hope that Self-Portrait Day functions as a way for people to discover new faces. For those of us who find we’re following the same circle of Web sites every day, we hope that this will act as a way to discover new places. Basically, it’s a launching pad; almost every portrait is clickable and should lead you someplace new. There are 6 new faces featured every day, Monday through Friday, and there are only a few simple rules regarding submissions.

BookCrossing: Absent Minded Book Hunting

I just submitted this as an article to BookCrossing.

ABSENT MINDED BOOK HUNTING
It was on the tip of my tongue… but I’ve forgotten it, again.
by ThatGrrl

I’m sure my brain is at least one memory card short. Rarely can I remember author’s names when I’m in one of those mega bookstores looking for a good book to read. I’m the one wandering aimlessly, tapping my fingers on my purse strap and wondering if it began with a W or an M. I try the computer inventory, looking up topics, possible author names and what I think the title might have been, but it doesn’t usually help me.

I know it happens to everyone. Some people lose car keys, reading glasses or forget birthdays, it’s all kind of the same thing. At the time you are sure you can remember. You don’t need to make a note, it’s just one little thing, your brain can store one small additional fact. Right? However, just like all those times you skipped making a grocery list cause you only needed to pick up a few things… You forget what all those things were once you’re actually standing there wheeling your cart down the aisles.

This wouldn’t be so bad, lots of people have other things to think about and the name of a writer can escape your thoughts. But, I am a writer. Doesn’t it seem I should diligently remember another writer, especially one I thought well of?

This lack of memory is my secret shame, I try to hide it or pretend it’s just a temporary thing. I blame it on having too much else on my mind, too many things on the go and so on. Still, I know that’s just a bluff. I’ve never been good at remembering names. Faces are a different thing. If I met each writer as I read her or his book, I’d remember their names, I’m sure of it. I like to look at the author’s picture when it’s included in a book. Sometimes seeing the picture again does click and I do remember that I read something by that person before.

BookCrossing has been a help. I keep track of the books I really liked (we can even rate them) and if I stare at the author’s name long enough on screen the odd name does sink past the layers of dumbness and I do manage to have flashes of light bulbs while cruising through the racks.

My favourite haunting places for good books are the second-hand stores and GoodWills. You can’t get those oldies in your local bookstore, once they go out of print they go out of stock. It’s only in the second-hand places: thrift stores, flea markets and garage sales, that you discover those secret stashes of books. Plus, you know someone else thought enough of it to buy it before you.

One thing about shopping at the second-hand bookstores is that you can never go back and expect your same book to be there again. If you thought it was good, someone else will have been there and thought the same. Likely, they have a better memory, or kept all those handy notes more organized in their purse or wallet. It’s not hopeless however. Sometimes by pure accident or Irish luck I come across the best treasures. Once in awhile I even bring home a book I forgot I wanted a year or three ago. Priceless treasures, better than chocolate!

Without BookCrossing I’d have to resort to more crumpled, dog eared pieces of paper in my purse. You know what happens to bits of notes you keep in your purse. It’s a rough life. They get squished down to the bottom layers where the forgotten candies and toothpicks roam. Eventually you are forced to clean out your purse and you find them again. “Oh! I wish I had known that when I was shopping last week..” By then it’s far too late of course.

Another good thing about using BookCrossing is being able to see how many other people have read that book and what they wrote in their journals. I can look up an author name and see what else they have in print and how many copies were registered on BookCrossing. It is a great book popularity contest around the whole world, the Miss Universe of books.

The funny thing is, in the back of my mind I am trying to live up to the image of myself as a book connoisseur. Something more than the standard book consumer. I can become just a touch obsessed with a book’s author. If I liked the book I can’t read just one and leave it at that. No, finding the others in the series, or by that writer, becomes a quest. Until, of course, I forget the author’s name, again.

Womanly Advice

Pampurred

15 PIECES OF ADVICE TO BE PASSED ON TO YOUR MOM, YOUR DAUGHTERS OR GRANDDAUGHTERS, NIECES, AUNTS, GIRLFRIENDS, ETC.

  1. Don’t imagine you can change a man – unless he’s in diapers.
  2. What do you do if your boyfriend walks out? You shut the door.

  3. If they put a man on the moon – they should be able to put them all up there.

  4. Never let your man’s mind wander – it’s too little to be out alone.

  5. Go for the younger man. You might as well, they never mature anyway.

  6. Men are all the same – they just have different faces, so that you can tell them apart.

  7. Definition of a bachelor: a man who has missed the opportunity to make some woman miserable.

  8. Women don’t make fools of men – most of them are the do-it-yourself types.

  9. Best way to get a man to do something is to suggest he is too old for it.

  10. Love is blind, but marriage is a real eye-opener.

  11. If you want a committed man, look in a mental hospital.

  12. The children of Israel wandered around the desert for 40 years. Even in Biblical times, men wouldn’t ask for directions.

  13. If he asks what sort of books you’re interested in, tell him checkbooks.

  14. Remember a sense of humor does not mean that you tell him jokes, it means that you laugh at his.

  15. Sadly, all men are created equal.

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