Thursday, May 21, 2009

The Dewey Color System


I found this "silly" career color test online. I decided to take it and see what the results were. Believe it or not the results actually made a lot of sense.

It's very interesting that they can come up with all this by just having me pick what colors i like and dislike. I took a whole semester in color psychology so the power of colors does not surprise me, but that does not make it any less puzzling and amazing!

What follows is the mini report I got. I didn't want to pay to get the full report. I think those of you who know me will see my point in thinking it matches me very well.
Introduction

The Dewey Color System® is the world's first and only validated, color-based personality career testing instrument. Based on our experience and your interests, your best suited occupations are listed below.

Best Occupational Category
You're a CREATOR
Key Words:
Nonconforming, Impulsive, Expressive, Romantic, Intuitive, Sensitive, and Emotional

These original types place a high value on aesthetic qualities and have a great need for self-expression. They enjoy working independently, being creative, using their imagination, and constantly learning something new. Fields of interest are art, drama, music, and writing or places where they can express, assemble, or implement creative ideas.

CREATOR OCCUPATIONS
Suggested careers are Advertising Executive, Architect, Web Designer, Creative Director, Public Relations, Fine or Commercial Artist, Interior Decorator, Lawyer, Librarian, Musician, Reporter, Art Teacher, Broadcaster, Technical Writer, English Teacher, Architect, Photographer, Medical Illustrator, Corporate Trainer, Author, Editor, Landscape Architect, Exhibit Builder, and Package Designer.

CREATOR WORKPLACES
Consider workplaces where you can create and improve beauty and aesthetic qualities. Unstructured, flexible organizations that allow self-expression work best with your free-spirited nature.

Suggested Creator workplaces are advertising, public relations, and interior decorating firms; artistic studios, theaters and concert halls; institutions that teach crafts, universities, music, and dance schools. Other workplaces to consider are art institutes, museums, libraries, and galleries.

2nd Best Occupational Category
You're a PERSUADER
Key Words:
Witty, Competitive, Sociable, Talkative, Ambitious, Argumentative, and Aggressive

These enterprising types sell, persuade, and lead others. Positions of leadership, power, and status are usually their ultimate goal. Persuasive people like to take financial and interpersonal risks and to participate in competitive activities. They enjoy working with others inside organizations to accomplish goals and achieve economic success.

Want to take the test yourself? Click here. Please let me know if you agree with your results.

Saturday, May 16, 2009

Half-way there

Tengo dos dias buscando la imagen adecuada...
At this point I do not care anymore. I have made it to the half-way point!

I'm totally excited that I've seen over 50% of the AFI 100 top movies...
Can't say I've liked all of them; but at least I know what the fuss is all about!
Thanks again to Miss Alice and the Mad Hatter, who started me on this path.

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

1960. Madison Avenue, NY


I'm a Maddict. This TV series has been my latest discovery. I'm totally hooked, maybe because I have worked in the Ad industry, maybe because I love the vintage costumes...

From the station's website:

"Set in 1960s New York, the sexy, stylized and provocative AMC drama Mad Men follows the lives of the ruthlessly competitive men and women of Madison Avenue advertising, an ego-driven world where key players make an art of the sell."

"The series revolves around the conflicted world of Don Draper, the biggest ad man (and ladies man) in the business, and his colleagues at the Sterling Cooper Advertising Agency. As Don makes the plays in the boardroom and the bedroom, he struggles to stay a step ahead of the rapidly changing times and the young executives nipping at his heels. The series also depicts authentically the roles of men and women in this era while exploring the true human nature beneath the guise of 1960s traditional family values."

Watch Espisode 1: Pilot