Friday, March 24, 2006
We had a whole lot of rain last week, and Sweetie totally enjoyed the puddles afterwards. Take a look at this action shot!
Friday, March 10, 2006
If I only got paid for my work...
I took the survey on MOTHERS (Mothers Ought To Have Equal Rights) about how much my work at home is worth. Totally entertaining! I can see that as I have more kids, and especially as the kids get older, my work would be worth more and more.
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THAT'S WHAT I AM WORTH!
Your weekly hours worked as an unpaid family caregiver: 230
Your "net worth" as an unpaid family caregiver: $1940.3/week
Average weekly hours worked as an unpaid family caregiver (all respondents): 209.4
Average "net worth" as an unpaid family caregiver (all respondents): $2,670.32/week
Number of respondents 4889
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If you multiply that out, it comes to $100,895.60 per year. Woo-hoo!
I was feeling rather excited about the MOTHERS website until I looked around in the forums. Most of the activity seemed to be in 2003, and the moderators aren't doing their jobs; some casino has replied to a lot of the messages and no one has removed them.
Oh, well. It must be hard to motivate us'ns to be active politically.
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THAT'S WHAT I AM WORTH!
Your weekly hours worked as an unpaid family caregiver: 230
Your "net worth" as an unpaid family caregiver: $1940.3/week
Average weekly hours worked as an unpaid family caregiver (all respondents): 209.4
Average "net worth" as an unpaid family caregiver (all respondents): $2,670.32/week
Number of respondents 4889
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If you multiply that out, it comes to $100,895.60 per year. Woo-hoo!
I was feeling rather excited about the MOTHERS website until I looked around in the forums. Most of the activity seemed to be in 2003, and the moderators aren't doing their jobs; some casino has replied to a lot of the messages and no one has removed them.
Oh, well. It must be hard to motivate us'ns to be active politically.
Enneagram
I saw on Abigail's blog that she's a six. So I thought I'd take the test too. I used to test out to be a four, but lately I've tested out to be a nine. Strange thing is, it's not supposed to change. Let's see what this test thinks I am:
the Peacemaker
your Enneagram type is NINE.
"I am at peace"
Peacemakers are receptive, good-natured, and supportive. They seek union with others and the world around them.
How to Get Along with Me
What I Like About Being a Nine
What's Hard About Being a Nine
Nines as Children Often
Nines as Parents
Renee Baron & Elizabeth Wagele
The Enneagram Made Easy
Discover the 9 Types of People
HarperSanFrancisco, 1994, 161 pages
If you liked my test, send it to your friends!
The Quick and Painless ENNEAGRAM Test
the Peacemaker
your Enneagram type is NINE.
"I am at peace"
Peacemakers are receptive, good-natured, and supportive. They seek union with others and the world around them.
How to Get Along with Me
- If you want me to do something, how you ask is important. I especially don't like expectations or pressure.
- I like to listen and to be of service, but don't take advantage of this.
- Listen until I finish speaking, even though I meander a bit.
- Give me time to finish things and make decisions. It's OK to nudge me gently and nonjudgmentally.
- Ask me questions to help me get clear.
- Tell me when you like how I look. I'm not averse to flattery.
- Hug me, show physical affection. It opens me up to my feelings.
- I like a good discussion but not a confrontation.
- Let me know you like what I've done or said.
- Laugh with me and share in my enjoyment of life.
What I Like About Being a Nine
- being nonjudgmental and accepting
- caring for and being concerned about others
- being able to relax and have a good time
- knowing that most people enjoy my company; I'm easy to be around
- my ability to see many different sides of an issue and to be a good mediator and facilitator
- my heightened awareness of sensations, aesthetics, and the here and now
- being able to go with the flow and feel one with the universe
What's Hard About Being a Nine
- being judged and misunderstood for being placid and/or indecisive
- being critical of myself for lacking initiative and discipline
- being too sensitive to criticism; taking every raised eyebrow and twitch of the mouth personally
- being confused about what I really want
- caring too much about what others will think of me
- not being listened to or taken seriously
Nines as Children Often
- feel ignored and that their wants, opinions, and feelings are unimportant
- tune out a lot, especially when others argue
- are "good" children: deny anger or keep it to themselves
Nines as Parents
- are supportive, kind, and warm
- are sometimes overly permissive or nondirective
Renee Baron & Elizabeth Wagele
The Enneagram Made Easy
Discover the 9 Types of People
HarperSanFrancisco, 1994, 161 pages
If you liked my test, send it to your friends!
The Quick and Painless ENNEAGRAM Test
