Understanding Myself...

Exercise 4: Pick a Color

I am black. I am mysterious and subtle. I am very intriguing. I am quiet, intelligent, and super fun! I am black, very dark and not easy to see through.


Exercise 5: The Private-Eye Game

After investigating my entire dorm room I've come to a few conclusions. I can't say that im really surpriised by the conclusions, then again my conclusions may be a little bias since i know my personality.

I've concluded that the person who lives here is somewhat organized but not totally. She has a few misplaced things here and there but nothing too major.

You cant really tell from the room if the person is socialble or a loner, but i would conclude sociable because this person has a lot of clothes and more than few pairs of shoes, which could mean she likes to go out and flaunt.

I would say this person has to be somewhat intellectual (afterall, she is in college!). She has a few of her text books laying around open.

It doesnt seem as though she likes to read much because there are no books around.

By looking at the clothes in the closet which is 99% of just jeans and some shirts, it is apparent that her sense of style is regular, not too flashy, just subtle.

There are a few movies laying around so maybe watching movies is one of her favorite past times.

I noticed a lot of hair products and a mannequin head which tells me this person enjoys styling hair.



Exercise 6: Seeing Yourself as Others See YOu (my cheering section)

Barack Obama (father): Claire is a very intelligent and bright young lady. She loves learning and exploring new levels of intellect. I see a very prominent future for Claire because of her determination to succeed. When placed with a challenge, no matter how hard, she trys her best to defeat the challenge.

"Claire Huxtable" (mother): I love Claire's sense of humor. She is always laughing and knows how to make you smile even when you're having a bad day. Claire is very charismatic and spontaneous. She is such a people person and everyone enjoys her company.

Keyshia Cole (sister): Claire is very head-strong. When people tell her she can't do something, she works overtime to prove them wrong. I love the way she loves helping people. She does not mind going the extra mile to hep others in need, whether it be a ear for listening or a shoulder to cry on, she is there for you.

Exercise 7: Twenty Things I Like to Do!

1) Reading novel: sometimes it's free and sometimes it cost, i haven't read a novel since July, I do this activity alone, most times it is planned, there is no physical risk, it is not job related, when very interested in the book I read fairly fast, I think it's more of a mind thing.

2)Writing: it is totally free, the last time i wrote was friday, it was school related, i do this activity alone, when I write it is mostly spontaneous, there is no physical risk, when I am really into what I am writing it becomes fast paced, writing frees my mind of lingering thoughts

3)Listening to Music: this activity is free, the last time I listened to music was friday, it is not job related, sometimes I listen to music with people other times I listen to music alone, This activity is more spontaneous than planned, there is no physical risk, it is slow paced, listening to music helps me free my mind, it also helps my body get exercise b/c i like to dance to music, it can also be spiritual if im listening to gospel music

4)Walking: it is free, the last time i took a walk was yesterday, it is not job related, sometimes i walk with others and sometimes i do it alone, when i take walks it is more spontaneous, there is no physical risk, when i take walks it is more slow paced, walking helps me free my mind b/c i like to think when i walk and it helps my body get exercise

5)Going to Dinner: it cost, the last time i did it was yesterday, it is not job related, i like to do it with people, it is planned and spontaneous at times, there is no pysical risk, it is slow paced, it frees my body of bein hungry :)

6) Dancing: its free, the last time i danced was yesterday, it is not job related, i like to do it with people or alone, it is always spontaneous, there is no physical risk, it is slow and fast paced depending on what im dancing to! dancing gives my body exercise

7)Going to Church: its free, its been too long since i last went to church, it is not job related, i like to go with people, it is almost always planned, there is no physical risk, it is slow paced, going to church is very spiritual and frees my mind

8) Going to the Movies: it costs, i went to the show last weekend, it is not job related, i like to go with people, it is mostly planned, there is no physical risk, it is slow paced (mind, body, soul N/A)

9)Looking at the Sunset: it is free, it has been maybe a month since i last watched the sunset, it is not job related, i like to do it with people, this activity is spontaneous, there is no physical risk, it is slow paced, it freess my mind

10) Looking at the Ocean: it is free, i cant remember the last time i did it, it is not job related, i like to do it alone, it is more spontaneous, there is no physical risk, it is slow paced, it frees my mind

11)Shopping: it cost!, its been a couple weeks since i last shopped, it is not job related, i like to do it alone or with people, it can be planned or spontaneous, there is no physical risk, it is slow paced (mind, body, soul N/A)

12)Listening: its free, i listen everyday, it can sometimes be school related, i listen on my own or with others, listening isnt something you plan to do, there is no physical risk, it is slow paced (mind, body, soul N/A)

13) Cooking: it cost, i cooked last week, i like to cook alone but for others, it is not job related, most times it is planned, there may be a little risk if u burn or cut yourself, it is slow paced, (mind, body, soul N/A)

14)Watching Movies: it cost to buy the movies but its free if it comes on TV, i watched a movie yesterday, it is not job related, it is mostly spontaneous, there is no risk, it is slow paced, (mind, body, soul N/A)

15)Texting: cost, i last did it a hour ago, i text alone but to other people, always spontaneous, it is not job related, there is no risk, i text fast, it sometimes frees my mind

16)Laughing: free, i last did it a hour ago, i laugh alone or with others, always spontaneous, it is not job related, there is no risk, laughing is good for the soul

17)Taking Pictures: free, i took some yesterday, i take pics alone or with others, its almost always spontaneous, it is not job related, there is no risk, (mind, body, soul N/A)

18)Singing: free, i last did it a couple days ago, i do it alone or with others, its always spontaneous, it is not job rlated, there is no risk, (mind, body, soul N/A)

19)Partying: cost, i partied a couple weeks ago, i party with people, its always planned, it is not job related, there is no risk, it frees my mind and gives my body exercise

20)Helping Others: free, i gave advice to someone a couple days ago, i give help to others but i do it alone, it is not job related, there is no risk, my soul feels good when i help others

Exercis 8: My Ideal Environment

My ideal environment would be free of all predjudice and judgement. Everyone would be free to live their life how they wanted and not be afraid of what others in the society would think. People of my ideal environment would be very different from each other; they would come in all different shapes, sizes, colors, and personalities. My ideal environment includes no poverty. People of my environment would enjoy their jobs and do them because they want to and not because they have to. Laughter and fun is a must in my ideal environment because without the two, people become so uptight and angry. Respect is also a must in my ideal environment because, i feel, without respect comes chaos.

In my ideal environment I would be more likely to persue all sorts of things that others may think is crazy. I would be more free spirited and open.

Exercise 9: My Ideal Day

My day begins in the morning, bright and early, with enough time to make breakfast for my husband and children, and get myself together for work. I walk outside my and get into my luxurious SUV. I drop my children off at school then head to work at an elementary school where I am the principle. My day will be very busy. I am not one of those principles who sits at her desk all day doing nothing and only deals with the technicalities. I will be busy trying to muster up new programs for the children in my school whether it pertains to enhancing their education or shedding light on their talents. I talk with the teachers and parents to get their insights on the happening in school and what they think should be done. I would also get suggestions from the students via student council. After a very busy and productive day at work, I head home, picking my children up from school on the way. Once home i proceed to make dinner while my children do their homework, watch tv, or whatever they choose to do during that time. My husband makes it home just in time for dinner and he brings home desert. My WHOLE family sits down and eat dinner together, talking and laughing all the while. After dinner, my day ends with watching tv/spending time with my husband/family, doing work related things, or reading a good book, either one is fine with me. I fall asleep with a smile on my face b/c my day was great and tommorow will be even better! :)

Fantasy Analysis:

Indespensable Things:

• children
• My fulfilling career
• Conversation with my family/ family time
• a place to live

Desirable Things:

• My husband
• Luxury car
• Cooking for my family

Frills:

• Having desert after dinner
• Making breakfast in the morning for my family

How woud I live in an adjusted fantasy?

I would live just fine!

What—if any—elements of that day do you already have?

• conversation with my family
• a place to live but its not my own

What elements of the adjusted ideal day are conspicuously absent from your life right now?

• my own children
• my fulfilling career
• money

What stands between you and having your adjusted ideal day tomorrow?

Well since im a nineteen year old college student a few things stand in my way of my adjusted ideal life tommorow. I have to finish school and obtain my teaching career. I then have to be a teacher for a while before I am able to become principle. I have to have children in order to have my family time. I have to get my own place of living.

ClaireLacey ♥