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  • I make terrible first impressions. It usually takes me awhile to warm up to someone.
  • I internalize everything and act as though I have things under control when, really, I feel on the verge of a panic attack.
  • I have a need to figure things out for myself, so I rarely ask for help.
    • Thus, I often get in over my head. (Panic attacks.)
  • I can be really defiant and will stand firmly behind my priciples.
  • I will often do things (even if I don't want to) just to prove a point.
  • According to my mother, I trust others too easily.
  • I am a people-pleaser. A result of being the firstborn?
  • I avoid conflict. I have an avoidant personality in general.
    • 2011 is a year of changes. I now confront people if I think there's a problem, but I generally avoid certain social situations.
  • Some consider me too passive.
  • I prefer to take charge quietly rather than lead publicly.
  • I expect everyone to learn as quickly as I do, and get impatient or condescending when someone can't catch up.
  • I often make snappy, sarcastic comments.
  • I can be brutally honest and terribly judgmental.
  • I speak my mind too quickly, forming strong opinions that I often change later or hurting people I care for.
  • I am fickle.
    • This leads to a lot of buyer's remorse.
  • Indecision! Especially when it comes to places to eat or things to do. I also prolong making decisions to avoid the consequences.
  • Some may think I'm nosy, but, honestly, I'm just a curious person.
    • Okay, maybe I am nosy.
  • I talk during movies. Otherwise, I am very considerate.
    • Perhaps too considerate.
  • I do not enjoy being in front of the camera because I am highly unphotogenic.
    • But I will take lots of pictures of you.
  • I question the sincerity of compliments from people close to me.
  • I am my own worst critic.
  • I lack confidence.
    • Hardly, now. :) Or maybe I've adopted more of a "I don't give a fuck" attitude.
  • I am very cynical, yet I have a lot of faith in people.
  • Usually, I don't talk much.
    • But every once in a while, I ramble.
  • I prefer writing my thoughts over voicing them.
  • I am a perfectionist.
  • I may be a little too clean.
  • I tend to focus on the negative things.
    • But that's not to say I don't appreciate the good!
  • When I'm out and about, I often get sidetracked without telling anyone. In other words, people literally lose me.
  • I am unable to throw anything away.
  • I start a lot of things I can't finish, or I promise things I can't fulfill.
  • Everything makes me cry.
  • Mood swings. (Don't you dare try to blame it on PMS.)
  • When I experience bouts of depression or anxiety, I push people away.
  • I am easily offended (by racist or sexist comments).
  • I obsess, usually over small things.
  • I have no clue what the fuck I'm doing.
jul 5 2009 ∞
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