Sunday, September 6, 2015

Y SO SERIOUS??

 Why so serious?" everyone is so familiar with this phrase, this slogan, meme. In a world where originality is picked like fruits from a vine to fit a design of someone's intentions, how can I be treated seriously in the production of this blog. Some of you may be thinking "wow, Jak. How original, start off pointing out the lack of creativity then point out a question everyone Has more than already contemplated.

 So why not ask yourself instead: what am I trying to get at? Whenever I talk or express my opinions I tend to ramble for a good length, eventually wrapping around to the point in question. Why must everyone be so Damn serious? All the time we all set examples of who we are, who we want people to see and most of us do that by saying a mature example. And why shouldn't that be an image you would want for yourself? Shouldn't you be treated with respect, loved for your intelligence, your ability to comprehend and handle a situation? These are all traits I've learned are inherently necessary as you grow older. But where is the fun? Is it capable to balance both without one weighing out the other? People do not typically like silliness. Never have never will. We're all just a bunch of grimly walking sacks of meat going day by day never sparing a moment to tell a joke, our hell is ourselves. The hero is laughter.
Sure, the world is going to shit, but why not laugh about it? People die on a daily basis, violence happens, women are forced to birth children that was beyond their choice. It never ends, and we epitomize this reality with fear and loathing. This is what we're becoming. 

Life doesn't always have to be depressing though? Imagine that. Imagine how much a simple smile can change a person's day. Imagine what difference instead of feeling for the grim inevitable future that plagues this planet, you reflected happiness instead. Shit. I'm ready for the world to end. I'll be sitting sweetly kicking my feet at the edge of the world, proud of my accomplishments. Imagine this blog could end right now.< SERIOUS!!!
Not to say "let's all be blissfully ignorant" but I am a reflection of my environment. We all are. At the end of the day it is so much easier and less stressful to laugh about what's bothering you instead of obsessing over it. All things will come to pass. It is the ebb and flow of life. I am ready to cut myself from this routine, it is time for this bitter hairy clam to open it's shell and reveal its meaty muscles and pearls to the world. And since I started off lame, I might as well wrap it up by saying "it's time now! To turn this mush into muscle!!!" 
<3 JAK. 



Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Where I'm at...

"My foot is in the door, I'm just waiting for you to step inside"... I have changed a lot, a map of courses has opened up to me; and I am still trying to find the right course. I'm tired. And need adventure, my soul is dying and what's worse, I feel lost. Where I am at, I serve no purpose. While I have always been a creature leaving in a world of men, I have adapted and blended in perfectly. I still do not fit in. I see it, and everyone else sees it. This is not where I belong, and I am sure it confuses most... as well as myself. In a span of a few days I have gone from being eager and anxious to discouraged and reserved. I feel as if every day when I wake up,  I take a breath and have my lungs filled with soot. (In the case for where I work, it is quite literal) I need to belong and find my place. I have peace with myself however. I am strong and always prevail. It is time for walls to break and bones to bend.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3ZUQMBD5yI

Friday, November 15, 2013

ISTP

Figured I’d start off with something that might grab all of you reader’s attention… those who take the time to read this to its entirety. I am JAK and I am an ISTP… sounds a bit like an A/A meeting. Doesn’t it? I guess I’ll be leading the show and get straight to the point then.
I am an ISTP… but what does that mean? Those who knows what the four letters mean; may get an idea… those who know NOTHING about Psychology may just titter and imagine the possible acronyms they could build off the four existing characters.
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·         I – Introversion preferred to extraversion: ISTPs tend to be quiet and reserved. They generally prefer interacting with a few close friends rather than a wide circle of acquaintances, and they expend energy in social situations (whereas extroverts gain energy).[5]
·         S – Sensing preferred to intuition: ISTPs tend to be more concrete than abstract. They focus their attention on the details rather than the big picture, and on immediate realities rather than future possibilities.[6]
·         T – Thinking preferred to feeling: ISTPs tend to rely on objective criteria rather than personal values. When making decisions, they generally give more weight to logic than to social considerations.[7]
·         P – Perception preferred to judgment: ISTPs tend to withhold judgment and delay important decisions, preferring to "keep their options open" should circumstances change.[8]
Here’s a brief summary/ explanation thanks in credit to our lovely Wikipedia… Though seriously; while I’d like to supply valuable resources… I am at a stance where my only advise to learn more on the subject is by doing your own research.
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What does all that mean? Since some may get it; and some may not; I will explain it in my phrasing. This way however. I will tell you what it means to me. Growing up I have always been pushed to ‘know’ myself. Each stage of development has been drastically different from the ones before… and I have to say; I have certainly come a long way. Most people (if they read about the personality types and stumble across ISTP) will probably think that the most ‘common’ ISTP are those who are: reckless, bull-headed, ignorant monkey wrench car mechanic freaks, or thrill seekers. While it may be the case in most instances (Not discrediting psychology in anyway) there is more to the field than most pay attention to. Most people do not read much past ‘hey, that’s pretty neat’ Simple to comparison… finding one’s personality type is like discovering your zodiac. There is A science to Psychology; understanding the ‘human mind’ is an an essential goal of mine…
SO not to get off track; I loop around to say, most ‘general’ notes made about the ISTP are true… although overgeneralized. ISTP’s tend to be reckless; adventure seeking… aloof or ‘shy’ social creatures. As an ISTP I take in EVERY. THING. Sometimes it becomes a bit overwhelming to keep track with all that goes on in life. While some may go into work and scan through their hours routinely fulfilling their duties in that day; I take in everything. I don’t just see the obstacles in the way of my work; or correspond with everything going on around me; I also notice what’s going on around me from all sides. If asked specifically what went on at this time; or what I witnessed during an entire event; I could fill you in on all the details (least what I deem necessary info) ((And through any point this blog sounds vain or arrogant; I do apologize, I do not mean for it to offend anyone… ))
While remaining an aloof, seeming somewhat distant minded creature… I want it to be known I am far from unintelligent. Try processing every detail of an average day and tell me how well you do. I may tend to do things that seem reckless… though I know what I am doing. I do not try; when I see no point… if there is no gain in it for me… Or anyone else I immediately tend to; WHY? May seem a bit selfish; but in the end… Who can scrutinize? I care more about the rest of the people in the world; than they believe their selves to. Why? Someone has to look out for those least experienced in life; right?

I believe there is a hierarchy structure in all fields of life. Whoever told you that every man and woman is equal… is full of shit. I do believe people are born with the potential of greatness… but most can’t even push past the adept stages of life.  I was born with a greater purpose other than to work; have children, and grow old and die. Whatever happened to the days of apprenticeship? Where while a person was not born with any standing; or significance… they could prove their medal through hard work. Everything is handed to us in life; and we are fooled into thinking that principles of equality are even possible. There’s always a bigger dick raining down on your parade; pulling the strings of your life.
By this point; it’s become rather obvious I’ve strayed from the topic of what it means to me to be an ISTP. Quite honestly; it’s more of a subject better discussed in public with an audience who have a good understanding on the topic. This blog shall be my introductory blog; my way of saying: HELLO! To the rest of blogspot. My name is JAK; and I would like to lead people in the apprenticeship of life. There’s always plenty to learn; so I hope all of you bear with me. As I am mortal; I am prone to mistakes… Through this blogger, I will track every notable thought, record every piece of advice, and keep you updated on the development; overall person that is JAK.
I hope all of this has been good to read at the very least; and look forward to keeping an update to this blog as frequently as possible.