GIMP

Ah, yes. I have found myself in the wonderfully complicated world of GIMP. I don't consider myself electronically challenged, but, let's just say this software is quite a step up from Photobucket and Picnik. I'm getting by with online You Tube tutorials and the like. Until I have a full knowledge of the program, I'm calling all my creations "experiments." :D

Here is my very first "experiment". I'm very proud of it!

I really, really, really wanted to add wings, but no wings were realistic looking enough to look good.
p.s. I added the "space" affect in the sky using Picnik. Shhh! ;)

~Tessa

Psychology

I must admit that psychology fascinates me. Okay, I'm officially obsessed, almost to the point of complete insanity.....which would entail making every member of family take the Myers's-Briggs personality test, figuring out whether they are left or right brain dominant, memorizing love languages, etc. Something about it makes me feel very connected to the human beings around me. Sure, no matter of tests or charts can define a person, but the guidelines make for a very interesting comparison.

According to the Myers-Briggs personality test, I'm an ENFP, a.k.a a dominantly extraverted intuitive person, with introverted feelings. It was so interesting to read the description for an ENFP. Most paragraphs of the article nailed my personality, while others where not even close.

But, to take it a step further, if you pair the Myers-Briggs personality test with the Four Temperaments, it creates a whole spectrum of exciting possibilities. For instance, if you compared a Sanguine tempered ENFP to a Melancholic tempered ENFP, the combinations would yield very interesting results for each pair.

Oh, I'm not finished yet. Being left or right brain dominant effects personality once again.

I like to think of the Myers's-Briggs results as a base guideline for what category your personality type fits into. Then, add the variables; temperament and brain dominancy. 

If you are interested, here is a fun little quiz to give you an idea about which side of your brain is dominant. http://www.intelliscript.net/test_area/questionnaire/questionnaire.cgi

Perspective

I've found that when life gets confusing and frustrating, that means it's time to go to bed! You get what I mean. At night, every problem is MAGNIFIED about 100%, so all dilemmas, big or small, turn into little anxiety monsters that eat you up. Pray, go to bed, wake up, and you have a whole new fresh perspective. Isn't that wonderful!? It doesn’t make the problem go away, but better prepares you for battle with a dose of fresh perspective, in turn allowing you to make the best decision possible. 
I find that friends are also good at dealing out a bit of perspective. Mothers, too.

Sometimes we like to look at our problems with a magnifying glass, thinking that will help us better understand what to do. There is a time and place for magnifying glasses, but we can get so wrapped up in ONE little issue that everything begins to revolve around it! We lose sight of what really matters, and that spells diaster.

Anway, I'm done rambling. What I've said is all really basic information, but sometimes we all need a reminder.

~Tessa   

First Post!

      Hi! Hehe... Yes, I have started this blog in honor, shall we say, of my sixteenth birthday! Sadly, however, I didn't actually create this blog on the actual day! I honestly mean't to. Honest. When I woke up this morning, I decided that one day late is better then never, or waiting a whole year and calling this blog "Seventeen Wishes," which isn't quite as magical or catchy as the deigned title.
     I've always been of the opinion that my thoughts and experiences are somewhat profound( ;) )(mostly entertaining), so I hope you may share that opinion too! I promise to be a faithful blogger, as well as my schedule allows. Enjoy!
  
p.s. I have an immense sense of humor and sarcasm.. *hint hint*