Final Blog (of this assignment, *sniff*)

okay, so it's not THAT sad. I mean, if any of you really feel that you're going to be lost and lonely without my wry humor, rest easy. I had this blog before the assignment, meaning I'd used it before and suggesting I'll continue to use it. maybe not for this reason, but for similar reasons.
this blog actually DOES have a specific purpose:
a. I get to decide what kind of mind I am.
b. I get to share what I exemplified in my blogging, and
c. I get to express what I realized or what surprised me after developing this blog.
yay!

so here goes:

a. according to this nifty pink sheet I have beside me, I would say that I am mostly a synthesizing mind. I accumulate information. pointless information, sometimes (did you know that because of a horse's anatomy, it is physically incapable of vomiting?), but information nontheless. and, like any synthesizer, I take what I'm given, take it for what it's worth (objectively, not subjectively. emotion has no part in facts and figures) and mold it however I need to in order to have it make sense to me or whoever I'm sharing the information with. so, I definitely fit the "synthesizing mind" description. respectful mind works into that too, in a way. however, while I welcome new views and analyses, sometimes these different arguments make my argument stronger, so don't expect a concession on my part, but, as Voltaire once said, "I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it."

b. 1. engage in intellectual discussions - I've commented on other posts, expanding ideas, asking questions, challenging their arguments and allowing them to explain their side of the story. agreeing, mostly, but sometimes maintaining my belief, though it was different.

2. exhibit respect for other viewpoints - never did I attack another blogger's belief. no name calling took place. challenging and making them back themselves up does not equal disrespect or an attack. I didn't even challenge much anyway. most of my maneuvers were defensive or in accordance with another poster.

3. read with awareness of self and others - throughout the experience, I knew what I believed. I was aware of what I was saying and the gravity it would have with some other people. I don't post stuff I might regret posting later. awareness is key. you've gotta know the effect that your post will have on others and the effect that others post might have on you.

and lastly,

c. I realized that sometimes my generalizations span generations that I don't intend for them too. I try not to generalize too much though. I learned that the orange fish on Nick Strange's blog (www.nickstrange.blogspot.com) is fastest (or most consistent, at least). aaaaand, people actually do like reading about my ramblings and don't mind my bias too much. =]


farewell for now.