Alright, this has been dragging on for three years now! I really am not good at writing about myself so forgive the brevity of this section. Let us begin with a profound and remarkable sigh:

Me, myself, and I. Three people everyone should be acquainted with ;) Personality? Depends on the season really... No, honestly. If you happen to meet me during the summer (or any holiday period) you will probably find me brimming with life and wonder why I am so cheery all the time. I try to carry on that same exultant buoyancy into the winter months, alas somewhere along the way we part company. Although I am at my most prolific stage when the stress is over the top and I have thrice the work than I have time, I cannot say the same for my nerves. Something you should never ever do when I am late, rushing for a deadline, enveloped by a semi-circle of open books, notes and mad diagrams spreading out in all dimensions, or talking to myself as if I am in the middle of something is to poke me to ask if I have a minute, get in my way, engage in some nonsensical and utterly pointless discussion/conversation/monologue, make a silly joke or keep standing above my head. The list may be expanded analogously in either direction. Basically anything that causes me to lose my grip on whatever revelation I thought I was having at the moment and interrupt the flow of thought or the ticking clock. Nonetheless, I think it would be just to say that I keep a vivacious, spirited attitude even during very stressed and strenuous times.

I guess my core problem is having too much energy and curiosity for one person. I have interests spanning over an unduly broad spectrum in so many different fields and like seeing people enjoy life that I end up over-filling my schedule, making too many promises and undertaking a lot of responsibilities - usually involving a leading or organizing role. I typically start numerous projects simultaneously. In fact, I have to do a lot of things at once or none gets done. I always finish whatever task I assume - but sometimes I end und up finishing myself too.

As I've said already, I am intrigued by so many different things in life that I really hate missing an opportunity to check out something I might take pleasure in and benefit from. I love to experiment with novel ideas and concepts. So I guess it would be safe to say that I try to be open to new experiences.

It is also true that I ask a lot of questions (or as people who know me in real life say: waaaaay too many questions), but next time you get irritated by my incessant inquiring please know that I am not asking for the sake of asking or just to appear involved. Chances (greatly) are I am asking out of genuine curiosity, trying to learn how things fit together or how the thing in my hand really functions. If I am thorough in my questioning and work, it is probably not because I want to be better than everyone else or dazzle the world of spectators with brilliance. Most likely I am just trying to answer my own questions and satisfy my insatiable curiosity. Although, I have to admit I like to excel in what I do. I don't mind putting in the hours because more often than not I want to do what I am doing.

Though I am not garrulous, you may have guessed by now that when I am in a tongue-in-cheek mood (like now), I can be quite talkative. Objective logic dictates that I am at times incongruous: I tend to insert too many side-sentences and asides into sentences - especially when I am busy with more than one assignment and overflowing with ideas for all. Possibly the one thing I don't mind bragging about: I am very good at making links between seemingly totally unrelated subjects. That may be why I sometimes shift from one idea to another in mid-sentence and then switch back to the first project. If I am in a brainstorming mode, I tend to forget that unspoken thoughts are not transparent and that people don't have access to the insides of my mind. That is why you should, as a rule, not place your trust in first drafts from me. That is also why I so greatly appreciate people who take the time to go over my sketches, point out what I left back in my head and what invaded the centre another concept's territory. Basically you could say I need someone to "tie me down to earth" as dear Talia once so rightfully pointed out.

What I hate: Hmm, quite a long list I assume. But petty, small-minded people making small (and undue) economies and meanly scheming for equally small victories tops the list. Lazy and stupid people follow that lead. People full of themselves, their achievements and empty boasts are right behind on the chase. And: Slow-walkers getting in the way in a hectic day.

I am very open with my opinions and emotions; if something starts to annoy me and if I think it can be amended I would not hesitate to say before the problem escalates. And I have this dense belief that one might actually change people for the better. But unfortunately because I hate wounding someone, I at times voice my frustration so tactfully and diplomatically that people fail to take the cue before it is too late. I am prone to dramatic displays of anger (although I have never seen it myself, people say I'm very scary when furious) but these are usually ephemeral. I don't hold grudges or drag resentment and venomous loathing with me through life. My anger (or more likely: irritation) manifests itself in quick but definitive bursts.

So all in all I guess I try to sail through my days with joy and see beauty in every moment - although I must say air pollution makes that very hard these days!