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I am an introvert

introvert, extrovert, definition of introvert

CF / April 29th, 2013 / 36 Comments

It’s common to hear people describe themselves as being introverted or extroverted. The Myers-Briggs personality analysis first introduced the terms Introversion and extroversion into popular usage, and suggested that each person has extroverted and introverted aspects. Modern usage tends to be a bit different. When people say that they are extroverted, they generally mean that they are...

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This is strange…but good

enjoy working, career opportunities, love your work, passion for work

CF / March 18th, 2013 / 28 Comments

So a strange thing happened to me. For the longest time, I didn’t work very hard. I was in academia and learned very quickly that as a paid employee working in research, it didn’t matter how hard you worked. No one cared and you’ll still get your pension and your yearly raise. So I spent a lot of my “work” time on my hobbies, my blogs and learning things that interested...

Posted in: Career and Work, Philosophy Tagged with: biological sciences, changing careers, co-workers matter, computer science degree, doing a job you like, early retirement, enjoying your work, freelance writing, getting rewarded for your career, utility of a university degree

Accomplish goals by doing the small things

Accomplish goals, life goals, plans in life, accomplishing goals

CF / February 25th, 2013 / 36 Comments

I have a hard time thinking of the big picture plan. I just can’t wrap my head around goals like, “I’m going to learn how to drive” or “I’m going to have X amount of money by the time I’m Z years old”. Funny right? We have a master plan after all – how do I expect to get there if I cannot plan for the big picture? Photo Credit: Calvert Cafe & Catering via Flickr Instead,...

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Why not to have children… ever

CF / January 21st, 2013 / 90 Comments

From the time I was about 8 years old, I’ve been pretty adamant about not having children. As a child, I even disliked baby toys. Especially those creepy dolls with the eyes that closed when you lie them down. :S Flash forward to present-day me. I still have absolutely no desire to pass on my genes. A few years ago, my friend was 28 and she was desperate to find a husband and pass on her genes...

Posted in: Family, Philosophy Tagged with: benefits of not having children, childless couple, choose not to have children, is not having children bad, is not having children sinful, regret not having children, why not have children