day 9 of christmas raks is sunny and bright!

only minus 5 today. and the sun is shining. makes one want to tan on the deck! yesterday was truly blissful. it was a 3 hour drive up to deshambault lake and while Jaku worked, i had a leisure time in a warm and comfortable little condo. i washed my hair and curled up with a book. Lunchtime we had our picnic lunch and he had a snooze on the couch. after he went back, i had a 3 hour snooze and i am telling you it's a luxury that a mom with 3 kids and a busy life with the telephone always ringing, doesn't always have.
today i am house cleaning. but i just quickly had to come and announce the rak winners for day 7 and 8. Tia picked number 11 for day 7 and number 7 for day 8. Day 7 was a tricky one and i did not count the deleted comments or a name twice and i came to bethann! but for day 8 bethann is number 7! hie-hie. you were bound to win a rak on my blog girl! i asked kirsitn to pick another number and she picked number 8. yay for Jacqui! i need both of your addresses!
this christmas journal is one of the promises that God has given me for 2007. He gave it to me way back in June, but i really felt it will come to pass this year. it's so near and dear to my heart that i just had to scrapbook it!
i really had a good giggle at all of your numbers! i am number 2 without a shadow and number 1 close on it's heels. Years ago i was introduced to the personality profiles. it really helped me so much working with people that it's embedded into me! i know all the profiles by heart and it's a great tool to improve relationships simply because one understands the other better and sort of know what makes them tick. it's not a label in any way but an indication of how to approach someone and it taught me to thread carefully. it makes life fun and exciting!

I. The first personality temperament is the "Choleric," or commonly known as "D" Behavior.
A. The "D"personality is an active/outgoing, task-oriented personality.
B. "D" personalities are domineering, directing, driving, and doers.
1. "D's" are motivated when they are challenged and in control.
2. "D's" prefer to be in positions of authority.
C. Even though "D's" may have a bossy personality, they do have several strengths.
1. They are self-disciplined and determined.
2. They are strong leaders.
3. They easily accept various and difficult assignments.


III. The second personality temperament is the "Sanguine," or commonly known as the "I" Behavior.
A. The "I" personality is an active/outgoing, people-oriented personality.
B. "I" personalities are inspiring, influencing, impressing, and interacting with others.
1. "I's" are motivated to seek approval and recognition.
a. "I's" prefer to be in the spotlight and to motivate others.
C. "I's" have many strengths.
1. They love to be around people.
a. They initiate conversations.
b. They are friends with everyone in a crowd.
2. They are very optimistic


IV. The third personality temperament I will discuss is the "Phlegmatic," or commonly known as the "S" Behavior.
A. "S" personalities are passive/reserved, people oriented individuals.
B. "S's" are submissive, steady, stable, and security-oriented people.
1. "S's" are motivated when they are in situations where they have support and stability.
a. "S's" don't like surprises.
b. "S's" need time to adapt to changes.
2. "S's" prefer to be submit to authority, than to be in authority.
C. "S" personalities have many strengths.
1. "S's" are loyal and faithful.
2. "S's" work well under pressure. 3. "S's" are negotiators instead of fighters.



V. The last personality temperament is the "Melancholy," or what is commonly known as the "C" Behavior.
A. The "C" personality is a passive/reserved,task-oriented personality.
B. The "C" personality is competent, compliant, cautious, and calculating.
1. "C's" are motivated to do a job correctly and with quality.
2. "C's" are known as thinkers and perfectionists.
C. "C's" have many strengths.
1. They give attention to details.
2. They are intelligent.
3. They have high standards.


NB NB NB: this is in NO way a given! it's just an indication and comprehensive studies have shown that we all fall primary in one group and secondary in another! so for today's RAK i want to know how true this is for you (and your loved one??!!)!

love and a kiss
wilna!