Stole this from a friend's site--I think it's pretty accurate!

Determined Realist (DR)

Determined Realists like to bear responsibility and welcome challenges. They are stable, reliable persons. External contacts are very important to them; they mix well and are very active. They are excellent organisers and are very happy when things are done correctly and punctually; they can quickly react impatiently if others are not as conscientious, orderly and dutiful as they are. They prefer structured work which produces visible results quickly to abstract, long-drawn-out processes. Determined Realists have no problem with routine as long as it serves efficiency. However, they very much dislike unexpected and unpredictable occurrences which mess up their careful plans. Once they have committed themselves to a cause they do this with dedication and are willing to make considerable sacrifices for it.

Determined Realists do not avoid conflicts and criticism but face up to them and look for solutions. As they have a keen eye for the errors and shortcomings of others and are often quick at expressing criticism, they sometimes rub people up the wrong way especially when they lose their temper and jump to conclusions. Due to their marked sense of justice they are quickly willing to correct themselves and never take offence if someone speaks to them frankly. You do not have to seek hidden motives with them; you always know where you are. Determined Realists are often found in executive positions as they combine commitment, competence and the ability to assert themselves. In their spare time, they often also accept responsibility in clubs and other institutions.

Traditions rate highly with Determined Realists. They attend every family event and never forget a birthday or wedding anniversary. Family and friends are very important to them. With their open, communicative manner, they find it easy to get to know people and have a large circle of friends and acquaintances. They are never superficial, but reliable and loyal friends who are always there when they are needed. Determined Realists take their relationships very seriously - they dream of finding a partner for life. In a love relationship, they seek above all stability and loyalty and here, too, they are willing to invest a lot in a harmonious togetherness. Determined Realists master crises or difficult phases with composure; they would never think of breaking a promise given. As a partner, one can always rely on their support.

Adjectives which describe your type

extroverted, practical, logical, planning, direct, structured, conscientious, responsible-minded, self-confident, critical, honest, orderly, reliable, controlled, objective, able to concentrate, resolved, purposeful, communicative, with a sense of duty, tradition-conscious, stable, able to deal with conflicts, solution-oriented, relationship-oriented, efficient, impatient, warm-hearted, competition-oriented

These subjects could interest you

clubs, associations, going out, sport, travel, music, trekking, camping, hiking, cooking, handicrafts, nature, strategy games, politics

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So I went to my first Yelp Elite party this past Saturday at a restaurant on 3rd and Fairfax called Celadon Galerie. In case you don't know, Yelp.com is a review site where the everyman has a voice. Anyone can get an account and start reviewing all their favorite and not so favorite haunts. It's not limited to restaurants, but that seems to be the main category of reviews. And it's been great; I've found out about some really cool places through the site and made some friends too, since it has a social networking aspect to it. Well, if you post a lot of reviews, I guess they (the Yelp people, whoever they are) invite you to be part of the Elite Squad, and you get certain perks, such as these parties and stuff.

Anyhoo, my sis was supposed to with me, but she had to bail at the last minute and after a couple more prospects couldn't go, I had to go to the last resort: my husband. I knew it wasn't somthing he'd be really hot to go to, since he's neither a Yelper or all that into going to a restaurant/club with hundreds of people we didn't know. Plus, I thought he'd be busy, but his plans to help out a friend install a new car battery fell through b/c of the wicked heat, and I knew he was free! So he actually agreed to go, and we had a good time. Well, the free food and drinks helped out a lot. Their AC sucked though, so it was rather hot and humid in there, but the food and drinks were flowing so I don't think people minded too much. Speaking of food, it's one of those Asian fusion-y tapas-y places, so they were all scrumptious little bites, like ahi tartare lollipops, walnut shrimp bites, smoked salmon pizzas, hamachi on thin crispy wafers, sushi roll thingies, and some other stuff. There were all kinds of yummy cocktails, too, like Pineapple mojitos, and a bunch other stuff I didn't even get to try. I should've taken some pics but I was too busy stuffing my face. Good thing about going places w/Curtis is he's always the designated driver, so I can drink more, hehe. We also got to meet some cool people, and one of them's from Long Beach, so we had a lot to talk about and now we're Yelp friends as well.

When the party wrapped up around 7, we made our way down to Long Beach to meet up with some friends at Sgt Pepper's Duelling Piano Bar at the Pike. I'd never heard of these duelling piano bar things before but apparently they're the new popular thing to do. It's like a comedy club, except with two pianos and raucous sing-alongs. We had an OK time, but it's not really something I'd care to do again. A lot of Bday and Bachelorette-type people. So that was my action-packed Saturday, and Sunday was a Sewing Circle meeting in Gardena. I meet with these ladies once a month and we all take turns hosting, so it's a fun afternoon of eating and gabbing and occasionally working on a "project." I finished my alpaca cloud scarf, but then realized I didn't leave enough yarn for the binding off, so I have to unravel a few rows to finish it. Grrr. A hot but fulfilling weekend.

I've been neglecting my blog lately b/c I've been spending too much time on Facebook and Twittering. Scrabulous is a demanding mistress. Last week was a lot better than the one before, but the cold was still lingering; two weeks later and I FINALLY feel almost back to normal. Work was pretty sane too until Friday, which was just me endlessly spinning my wheels, it felt like. I was soooo ready for the weekend. And it's been very hot and summer-like, which has been really nice. Saturday I went to a fashion show at the Palos Verdes Art Center for their annual Wearable Art Show--it's fashion as fine art, so there was some pretty funky cool stuff and some really lame stuff. I've included photos of the ones I really thought were impressive. They did serve us lunch and mimosas so it was worth the $35 I had to shell out for this event. A friend of mine is an aspiring fashion designer so he really wanted to check it out, and  I was just tagging along. Today is a gathering with my monthly Sewing Circle group--a small group of women who meet once a month to hang out, eat, socialize, and work on some crafty projects (knitting, in my case, as you all well know ). And I got an email yesterday from yet another friend who had a baby--that's 3 in 3 months, it's totally crazy! So far it's been a really fun weekend and I'm gonna keep on keeping on!

My friend Patt Nicol organizes an art show every year at the Magic Castle in Hollywod, and I'll be a part of it again (I was there at the inaugural show 3 years ago). It's happening on Friday, June 6th, 2008, from 7pm to 10:30pm. The admission is $25 per person, plus a $6 valet parking fee. This entitles you to the art exhibit/reception and any of the magic shows, except for the main show in the Palace of Mystery, which is reserved only for those who choose to have dinner there. Attendees must be 21 and over, and there is a strictly enforced dress code (refer to the Magic Castle website for details). You need an invitation to get in, which you can request from me. I have a limited number of them, so email me asap if you'd like some :)

http://www.steph-han.com
http://www.magiccastle.com/

So of course I come down with a bad cold right after my last post. Consequently, no running or working out of any kind all week. And what a week it's been! I called in sick Monday and of course all hell broke loose. A bunch of projects had to get finalized and go out this week at the same time, so it's been nonstop from Tuesday til today. Wed was the worst--I had to go to a press check in Brea, go all the way back to long beach, then bad to Brea. I drove like 100 miles that day. I did manage to get out of work early today, but I have to keep checking my work email for one final project I have to approve  from the printer. Well thank god for the internet. And my laptop. I'm kickign it on the couch watching Torchwood--a BBC sci fi series based on the Doctor Who universe. I don't know much about Doctor Who, but I'm becoming a huge fan of Torchwood.

I was stoked to see that I just recently passed the 400 mile mark with my Nike+ thingie! Wow, what a year it's been--well, April just started so it's not quite a whole year, but close enough. I definitely plan to put more miles on this year than last. Another handy thing is that it reminded me it was time to get new shoes. I've always heard that I'm supposed to replace my running shoes about every 400 miles, so I'm gonna try to stick to that. Before, I'd keep wearing a pair of shoes til I started feeling pain in my feet and legs--not smart. It may be tempting to try to wear out one's running shoes (since they're so pricey too), but I definitely don't want to damage my body to save a few bucks.

Went up to Santa Monica this morning to hang the latest show. Had to meet at 8:30 am! Yikes, nothing like having to get up early on a Saturday... But the show looks really good and I'm thrilled that I'm showing at Bergamot Station, which is a pretty prestigious gallery complex in LA. Well, even if I'm in the cafe, I figure I'll probably get more foot traffic!

Over the weekend my friends and I went to see a couple of 80s tribute bands at the Dragonfly in hollywood: Joy Revision (a Joy Division tribute band), and Blasphemous Rumors (Depeche Mode tribute band). You know you're getting fucking old when the idea of going to see a tribute band sounds good. Reliving the good old days. Well at least the bands were really good--sounded just like the original bands. It was quite amazing. But then again, I was kinda tipsy so who knows what they really sounded like! I don't think there was anyone under 30 in the club. Wait, I take that back--one of the guys who came with us just turned 29 and his mom was into this stuff so he'd grown up with it and knew the music. His MOM. I'll just stop there.

Anyhoo, afterwards we went to the Yukon Mining Co on Santa Monica Blvd for a bite to eat, and I must say I've never seen so many tranny ho's in one place in my life; it was surreal. At least it was like the Rainbow Coalition of Trannies: there were black, asian, latino, and white trannies--an equal opportunity variety pack. It was a great night--even though I was slightly hung over the next day it was worth it.

I just finished watching Kanon--it's a super-cute series and I really fell in love with it. It's a gentler, kinder kind of harem series, I suppose. I didn't really like the art style at first (I don't like super-duper huge eyes), but the quality of the animation is such I got over it quickly. Have there ever been snowfalls as beautiful before? Plus, the actor who does the main guy's voice is the same one that does Kyon on Haruhi Suzumiya, and I really love his voice, for some reason--must be that wry, sardonic quality. I thought it was going to be just another high school-type series when I started watching it, but there are some supernatural elements and surprisingly moving emotional drama. What can I say, I loved it.

Here's the main dude, Yuuichi

And his bevy of beauties who all love him, of course. But it's not a creepy harem series--it's really sweet!

Went to go visit my friend and her new baby boy yesterday--so cute! He was 5 lb 11 oz when born, so he's tiny, but mother and baby are doing well, and rocking the baby blanket and beanie I made for him!

And I was jealous of Curtis spending quality time w/Yuki, so I lured him with another blanket, kekeke... Notice how he's not up on my chest b/c my arms are out.