twitter-ing here ~ twittering there

Ok... I signed up for Twitter and am trying to figure out exactly what it's use is... lol

Received a notification this morning and found it an interesting statement but I can't find the facts to back up its assumption. Help! Anyone? Any and all explanations are welcome!

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SP Labs: people who are single are 70% more likely to be very highly imaginative (compared to all). What do you make of this finding? 33 minutes ago from twhirl

Signal Patterns

As most of you know, I enjoy Facebook for so many reasons. It connects us with our past, keeps us updated on the 'present' with our family and friends and cultivates whatever the future may hold with new opportunities for networking, friendship and all kinds of fun. I do love FB!

With that said, I found a cute little application called Signal Patterns. For those that are users and want to know more, you know the drill. Anyone can join, so if these little journeys interest you, click the link and enjoy. My results were surprising accurate. It was part of my research today and, honestly, validation of what I already knew.

As my daughter told me tonight, I need to go to the "right" source. When I asked her what the right source was, she said, "YOU!" :)

I already know my answer... do you know yours?

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Website:	http://www.SignalPatterns.com http://www.facebook.com/apps/application... http://youtube.com/user/signalpatterns http://twitter.com/signalpatterns
Company Overview:	Signal Patterns develops social web applications that characterize and connect people to each other based on their interests, personality and preferences. With these psychology-based applications, people can discover more about themselves as well as make valuable connections to like-minded individuals, Signal Patterns is focused about helping you learn more about yourself. We come from a variety of quantitative and behavioral sciences, and decades of research have gone into perfecting our new technology - technology that gives you new ways to explore your personality, your preferences and your relationships with the people around you (read less) Signal Patterns develops social web applications that characterize and connect people to each other based on their interests, personality and preferences. With these psychology-based applications, people can discover more about themselves as well as make valuable connections to like-minded individuals, Signal Patterns is focused about helping you learn more about yourself. We come from a variety of quantitative and behavioral sciences, and decades of research have gone into perfecting our new... (read more)
Mission:	Give people new ways to make connections to the world around them by fostering self-discovery and expression
Products:	Personality Patterns (social discovery) Personality Patterns (FB app) Music Patterns (music discovery) Election Patterns (FB app)

The new Personality Patterns Facebook app enables you to:

• Take the Signal Patterns personality survey
• View your top 3 traits via your own "badge"
• View your personalized results in depth (top 10 traits)
• View all your Facebook friends and see their results
• Compare your results to your friends’ results and to other Signal Patterns members
• Discover “People Like You” who have similar results as you
• Display your badge on your Facebook profile allowing others to compare to you

Feedback: If you have any questions, problems, or feedback,
please let us know.

After you've taken the test, write a review (below) and let us know what you think!

Learn about yourself | Invite your friends and compare!

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And my results: :)
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Warm

You have a genuine interest in other people. You're a natural host, and are always thinking about how you can increase the happiness of those around you. When friends have problems or are in trouble, you're usually the first person they turn to for aid and comfort.

You don't always say exactly what you're thinking; you don't like the idea of causing anyone pain because of your criticism.

Scoring high on the "warm" trait suggests that you are among those who enjoy domestic activities — doing things around the house — and are enthusiastic about charitable work, helping others, and making the world a better place.

Understanding

You are willing to take the time to find out what's going on with other people, especially if they're in distress. You're a good listener, you don't criticize, and you offer unbiased, respectful, honest advice when it's requested.

You don't feel the need to impose your standards on others or say things that, even though true, cause pain.

With a high score on the "understanding" trait, it is likely that you are enthusiastic about charitable work, helping others, and making the world a better place.

Scrupulous

You are an honest, fair person. You don't lie or cheat to get ahead. You treat others with respect and hope for the same in return.

You do not feel that you are above the rules that everyone else follows; you are definitely not willing to do whatever it takes to get ahead.

Empathetic

You are in touch with your own feelings, which helps put you in touch with the feelings of others.

You don't buy the logic that your happiness comes ahead of everyone else's because unless you're happy you're incapable of making anyone else happy.

Passionate

You are in touch with your emotions, and sometimes you react before you think. The good news: you don't tamp down your feelings. The bad news: you sometimes say or do things that you later wish you could take back.

You do not live your life on an even keel; you do not go for long periods without experiencing some mood swings.

Aesthetic

You appreciate art, beauty, and design; you know that they are not superficial but absolutely crucial to living the good life. You have good taste, and you're proud of it.

You don't think it's pretentious to be moved by art and beauty. You're not one of those who believe it doesn't matter what something looks like as long as it does its job.

Those with a high score on the "aesthetic" trait are often employed in literary or artistic professions, enjoy domestic activities — doing things around the house — and are enthusiastic about the arts, reading, and travel.

Intellectual

You are thoughtful, rational, and comfortable in the world of ideas. People find you interesting to talk to. You're the living embodiment of the saying "You learn something new every day."

You do not avoid abstract conversation, experimenting with new ideas, or studying new things. It bores you to stick to the straight and narrow of what you already know.

In general, those with a high score on the "intellectual" trait are employed in such fields as teaching and research, and are enthusiastic about reading, foreign films, and classical music.

Sympathetic

You have a knack for knowing what's going on in the hearts and minds of those around you, without their having to tell you explicitly. People tend to turn to you with their problems because they know you care, and that you will likely offer good advice and a helping hand.

You do not feel that people with sad stories are just looking for attention, or have brought their problems upon themselves.

Friendly

You would rather hang out with others than spend time alone, and you'd far rather be doing something with your friends than just sitting around. You're happy in a crowded room, club, stadium, or auditorium.

You're not a private person who is ill at ease in a group; you don't view excessive socializing as a waste of time.

Tender

You are gentle with others, both physically and emotionally. You are careful not to upset people and go out of your way to find the nicest way to say something. You naturally focus on the fact that the world is full of wonderful people, places, and things.

You don't think of yourself as tough-minded or gruff, nor do you need to be seen as some kind of objective source of truth and rationality.

More often than not, people with a high score on the "tender" trait enjoy spending time with children, love romantic movies, and are enthusiastic about making the world a better place.

Organized

You like to think a task through before you embark on it. If it's the slightest bit complicated, you make a list (even if it's only in your mind) and methodically work your way through it. When you have a goal in mind, you're not satisfied until you reach it.

You are not one of those people who ignore the details, and you don't understand how anyone can get anything accomplished without thoughtful planning ahead of time.

Curious

You like to get to the bottom of things. You're not content knowing what someone did; you want to know why they did it.

You don't simply take things as they are and move on; you're not content skimming along on the surface; you don't feel you're wasting time by digging for the meaning of things.

Innovative

You come up with a lot of ideas; if one doesn't work out, there's always another waiting in the wings. You often have interesting solutions to difficult problems. You're practically a one-person brainstorming session.

You are less interested changing the world than in dealing with things as they are. Unlike those who spend all their time trying to solve problems, you prefer to zero in on things that work and stick with them.

Prudent/Rash

You get excited easily, allow yourself to react without censoring your feelings, and sometimes blurt out the first thing that comes to mind.

You generally don't consider what you're about to say before you open your mouth to speak.

Optimistic

You are a "glass half-full" kind of person, always on the lookout for the silver lining. Your happiness is contagious, which is why others like to be around you.

You do not feel that the world is an intrinsically depressing place; you are not the kind of "realist" who thinks that only fools find joy in life.

Introspective

You like your own company; you're a very interesting person. Tracking your own mental processes, knowing what you're thinking and why you do what you do, is important to you. Often, what's going on in your mind is more compelling than what's going on outside.

You are not someone who is constantly looking to be among a group of friends; you never feel bored when you are by yourself.

one of life's greatest dangers

i did something very very bad....

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ohhhhhh but it felt so good! oh yeah... *giggling and girly*

today was a good day... hope it was the same for all of you~! :)

{sometimes i just feel so silly and young... that's a good thing btw...}

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yes, i'm alive! :)

Thanks for all the calls! This is the first time I've checked in online since January 4th and not sure when I'll be back again. I wondered what I would do without a computer at home or the internet but --- it's amazing... I'm as busy as ever and enjoying life.
(Still miss ya'll though!)

So thank you thank you thank you for calling me when you're wondering or wanting
an update since going to the library isn't at the top of my priority list right now.
Or, e-mail me anyway... you know I love e-mails, no matter when I check them.

Now that I'm settled and in my new home and loving it, it's time to figure out what I want to do for work. So many options.... a whole new world...

Change.

It is a good thing for us.

Growth.

Painful but wonderful once you achieve the next height.

Today, with our new President moving forward, it feels karmic that my life has changed so fully once again. Death, birth and rebuilding... it is the cycle of life.
Don't fear change... it is a good thing.

In lieu of gifts...

The decision was made and date set just hours ago and already numerous requests are coming in with the question: "What do you need?"

I thought long and hard about this question. This will be my first ever Housewarming party. What did I need? Nothing really. Simply my friends and family to attend!

So I have updated the Event in Facebook with the following message. Please support our local Red Cross with a donation in honor of whatever you choose... whether it be my rebuild, or someone else's or simply to honor what the Red Cross did for us in Galveston since September 12th, 2008 when Hurricane Ike came ashore.

Thank you... with all my heart. This is my request regarding gifts.

To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=546233559&k=63LZ5XSSQ65M5CLDTG53RW

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Celebration of finally finding a home after Hurricane Ike. I'm no longer homeless! This is the start of *my* own personal rebuild after losing everything. This is a private, by invitation only event. You are receiving this invite if you are one of my Facebook Friends/other friends and/or family.

RSVP and I'll fill you in on the details via e-mail. Hope to see you there... :)

Many of you know how much the Red Cross helped during the clean up of Ike. They came through my neighborhood day after day delivering food and water while I worked on getting my home cleaned out. They did that for hundreds others also. To read in greater detail, click here:

http://hediishope.blogspot.com/2008/09/message-from-my-friend-cathy-please.html
http://hediishope.blogspot.com/2008/10/message-from-my-friend-sandy-about-red.html

Now they need help. Their funds are depleted due to numerous disasters. In lieu of gifts, please donate to the American Red Cross. If you want your gift to go directly to the Galveston area, please call them if you are not from this area at 1-800-REDCROSS.

All others, there is a "Your Local Red Cross Chapter" option at the bottom of the donation list here:

http://american.redcross.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ntld_main

Other ways to donate to this excellent cause are listed here:

http://american.redcross.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ntld_options

And last but not least, consider supporting them by joining a Facebook Group like the one below. Awareness is everything!

http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=546233559&k=63FYP4VYS66M5CLDTG53RW

Thank you...

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47

Yesterday I turned 47. It was a perfect day. The sun shown, friends and family helped me move to my new home and I broke bread with those I love with all my heart.

Every January seems to bring about a huge change in my life. I don't know why it works that way, but it does. January is the month that my brother killed himself. It is the month I decided to go on a low carb diet after hitting 265 pounds and it is the month that I attained (a year later) my goal of losing 110 pounds which put me in a size 10. It is the month that my separation took place after over twenty years of marriage. It is the month I received Hope (on my birthday!). And it is the month ~ on my birthday this year again ~ that my only request for Christmas was granted ~ a home.
I have a place to call my own.

This year, 2009, will be interesting to watch as it unfolds. For the first time, I'm sitting back and simply gliding along the path that is already chosen for me. I will not fight, claw and scrape for what I want... this time, I will simply wait, watch and be willing for the rest of my destiny. I am ready moreso than ever before. With each growth experience, I have taken that deep breath in and exhaled slowly comprehending what has happened. Growth is painful... but rewarding if we learn from what transpired.

To all of you who read here ~ thank you for being there for me this past year since Hurricane Ike. It made a world of difference for me this time as I regrouped and started the rebuilding of a life. The universe has a way of giving you what you need when you need it ~ as long as you accept what is given. May each and every one of you receive a hundred fold back what you have given to me this past year.

Thank you to all my friends and family for giving me hope for a new year! I didn't think it would be possible to start all over again. I was wrong... :)