1. Would you rather impress or influence others? Why? Which do you tend to do more than the other?
I hate the term influence, but yes, that is what I prefer. I am not into impressing others because I just don;t have the egomaniacal capacity to do that or ot want to do that. I like being the kind of person who "influences" others either directly (through my actions or words) or indirectly (through my friendships or my theatrical work). I have this innate thing in me to teach and to educate and to help because I get joy out of seeing someone learn something new or making a change in the positive direction. It makes me feel like I am contributing something to a person or their life. Makes me feel productive. I definitely influence more than impress although when need be if it invovles a job I can toot my own horn...with GREAT reservation.
2. Are you able to admit your weaknesses to others? How do you handle your weaknesses (Can you accept them and see them as a strength? (Do you strive to overcome them? etc.)
Some, yes, and some, no. I don;t find any embarassment in having weaknesses because we are all human, however, I hate feeling week and much rather be strong and in control. I try to use my weaknesses as strengths for something. I use it instead of letting it beat me. Hey. No one is perfect.
3. How do you react when you are bossed around, treated as inferior or taken advantage of?
LOL. Diane...you want to answer this? For the most part I just lie down and take it. It just depends on the person. I am always in control of the situation though because I know when it is being done to me and I make the conscious decision to let it happen. Not necessarily a smart thing, but when it involves helping others, I'll let it pass. When it's abusive, I silently retaliate or cut off all connection quite destructively. I may be selfless but no one fucks with me....even when they think they can.
4. Do you live your life to meet your own needs, or do you live to meet the needs of others? Why?
As a selfless person I am always living my life to meet the needs of others because it involves one of my needs. I am not a TOTAL pushover, but I do practice what a close friend calls "senseless acts of selflessness." Again, it;s about the joy and fulfillment in knowing I can lend a hand to someone and know that I have helped them in some small measure or made them happy.
5. This is your Mission on Mondays, but what is your mission in life?
To make people laugh until they pee in their pants. Plain and simple. Well, and to know that I left this world a little better than how I found it.
6. Can you focus on your goals and achieve them, or are you sidetracked by minor distractions along the way?
When I set a goal I usually follow through on it to completion. The only time something gets in the way is when it is something out of my control (i.e., not having a green card).
7. When was the last time you cried? What were you feeling at that moment (anger, sadness, etc.)?
Oh jeez. Um....four weeks ago our of sheer exhaustion, anger, confusion and sadness. I usually bottle it all up until the damn breaks and everything comes flooding out. It usually happens only when someone touches me when I am on the edge, then I let loose. It's SO physiologically psychological. Odd.
BONUS: Who can it be knocking at my door?
A HEFF-AH!!!
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