Hexar's Personality

A self-description of the way I do life

Intelligence

I consider myself a very intelligent person, and so do many of my friends. I've never taken a scored IQ test, but I did pass the IQ test given to me when I tried to see if I could get into Mensa, which probably means it's at least 130.

For most of my life, however, this intelligence has been limited to "book smarts", meaning that I had no common sense and little grasp on the real world. Since entering and subsequently graduating from college, I have been working on this problem by learning as much as I can about some of the more practical aspects of living life.

Emotions

Usually I don't get angry easily, unless someone is intentionally trying to make me mad. And usually, when that happens, I lose it. Because that's worse than inconsiderate--it's evil.

I'm easily saddened, especially by girl troubles. But for the most part I have a positive outlook on life. Maybe it's just a matter of disappointment.

I love to have fun. My favorite people to hang out with are also the type of people that enjoy life the most. Why bother trying to be a boring, non-laughing person when a little cheer is in order?

Humor

I have a somewhat odd sense of humor. I enjoy doing things that are strange because they "would be funny to do". I've always enjoyed making people laugh if I can; it's so great! Besides, laughing is good for you. Sometimes, however, I like to be funny by being sarcastic, and I've lost the ability to inflect my voice so that people know I'm joking--so often they have to consider if what I'm saying completely contradicts my actual beliefs, or if I'm wearing a sly grin on my face a few moments later.

Likes / Dislikes

I love movies that are clever. Nothing is less interesting than a movie that is predictable from the start. Take The Usual Suspects for instance--that's the kind of twist I really look for in great movies. I love movies that are intellectually challenging, or are so complex I have to watch them a few times to understand.

I love music, especially in the range from alternative / pop / industrial. Although I've also been known to enjoy some techno and R&B from time to time. I hate country though--save me!

I like the smell of rain in the summer.

I like doing things new and exciting.

I like the thrill of snowboarding or bumper-sliding.

I like feeling important or wanted.

I like computers and programming them.

I love to sing, especially in the car, no matter who else is there.

I love figuring stuff out. I can tinker on my computer, for instance, trying to solve some weird problem, for hours on end--until I've solved the puzzle.

I like simple pleasures, like talking over coffee, or a pint of ice cream, or reading a book when it's raining outside.

I love books--not novels, usually, but books that tell me something new and interesting. Non-fiction books, like books on game programming, or investing in the stock market, or enhancing your spiritual life, or self-defense, or massage, or anything else that might expand my character for only the cost of foregone TV watching time.

I generally don't like watching television, because I consider it a waste of time with little actual benefit.

I don't like superficiality.

Beliefs

I believe that anything is possible given the right amount of time & effort.

I believe in honesty over both humility and saving face.

I believe in helping others.

I believe in working hard, but also in a time for rest.

I believe in integrity; doing what you said you were gonna do. Let nobody say that my word is not a bond.

I believe in a personal God who created the universe, and who sent his son to Earth to remedy our disconnection with Him.

I believe that marriage is a sacred institution and should not be broken for petty, self-centered reasons.

Talents

I am brilliant and love to solve puzzles.

I have a true passion for computers and for programming.

I have a good voice and a strong musical sense.

I'm physically very fit and have participated in many sports ranging from gymnastics to weight-lifting.

I can juggle:

• Five balls
• Three torches
• Four clubs
• Seven clubs (passing with a partner)
• A number of other things.

I can unicycle (and taught myself how in one day).

I'm good at using Paint Shop Pro.

I know some very basic massage techniques.

I can swing dance in the style of Lindy Hop.

Ambitions

Instead of merely living for myself and maybe letting God in on some of it, above all I aspire to do something positive for God's plan.

I someday hope to be a game-programmer for a small company.

I want to live in a community with other people that I really know and connect with.

I'd like to own a few businesses later in life, and to invest patiently and wisely in the stock market, to the point of financial independence.

I want to be able to give freely and happily of my time & money to those who need it.

I want to raise a family of 2-3 kids in a beautiful place (most likely in Colorado or California).

Traits in a Nutshell

• Intelligent
• Attractive
• Giving
• Enthusiastic
• Determined
• Ambitious
• Willing to Sacrifice
• Confident
• Easygoing
• Deep
• Reflective
• Integrical
• Directioned
• Spontaneous
• Hopeful
• Realistic
• Initiator
• Talented
• Forgiving
• Honest

• Prideful
• Easily Distracted
• Emotionally Attachive
• Somewhat Impatient
• Easily Hurt
• Unable to withstand discomfort for very long
• Sometimes Rude / Unfriendly
• Sometimes overly confrontational

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