Jovy's Learning Journal

According to the MBTI test, I am 61% introverted! It is quite true, because I find myself sharing my secrets only with my close friends. I tend to be more cautious and reserved in a new environment and new friends, so I would not consider myself outgoing.

However, I do think that I am friendly, and I am also eager to enlarge my social circle.
I am quite forgiving too. If you have offended me in some way, most of the time, an apology satisfies me and I would not bear any grudge against you.

Motivations, as defined by me, should be something or somebody, or basically a reason that gives you the drive to put in your best. For me, it may be as simple as seeing a smile on somebody’s face, or anything that gives me pleasure. For example, if we are talking about academics, it may be the image of straight As on my report book that motivates me. I think everybody would be pleased if they achieved that. The smiles that I would see on my teacher or parents’ faces are also strong motivational factors. They give me pleasure and the drive to work hard.
For other aspects, say community work at the old folks’ home, my motivation comes from the knowledge that the old folks would feel better. My actions have a positive impact on them, and this alone is a good reason for me to put in time and effort.

I think that a person’s, including my own, personality and his or her strengths/ weaknesses are highly related.

My strengths are that I am organized, and I also manage my time well. Since primary school, with my teachers’ advice, I have started recording daily schoolwork/ things that have to be done in my students’ handbook. I would then prioritise them and roughly estimate how much time I would spend on each assignment. After something is done, I would cancel it out. Other than recording schoolwork, I have also made other kind of reminders like packing lists, shopping lists and also timetables for me to manage my time better. I would then try my best to stick to it, although sometimes I would be off target. Some people have also told me that I am focused on the things I am doing. I try my best and I aim for the best, but of course, I would have to be realistic when setting goals. However, when I focus too much time and energy on a particular task, I may not have enough for the next, and this would be become my weakness.

One of my weaknesses, which I am improving on, is my carelessness. I have lost my belongings countless times. They range from items like pencils/pens to hand phone. I am also overly sensitive, and easily upset by the things people say or do, although sometimes they do not mean it. Another weakness I have is that compared to most people, I take a longer time to adapt. When in a new environment with new people, I would feel a little awkward and self-conscious.

I like J-pop a lot, especially bands like Arashi, News, Kat-tun… the list goes on. I love Japanese food, Japanese culture, and also the Japanese language. Watching Kindaichi dramas, or any other detective dramas is one of my favourite past times.

I dislike other people or things wasting my time unnecessarily. It may be because I have little patience. I cannot stand a lagging computer, or latecomers, although I am one myself.
Something interesting about me: I laugh a lot, but sometimes at the wrong time.

This is the end of my introduction.

After reading the above, do you know me better?