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When I look at your photos...

1. I see someone who is above average intelligence.
   Response: So I've been told.
    
2. You are a thinker.
   Response:   Yes
    
3. and a compassionate person.
   Response: I think so but not a pushover.
    
4. You are likely an avid reader.
   Response:  Totally
    
5. You can't get your hands on enough knowledge. 
   Response:  Not enough time!
    
6. People who know you will say you laugh a lot, and like to focus on the bright side of life.
   Response:  Yes, although that isn't necessarily me on inside, as to the bright side...
    
7. You want to believe the best in people, and when you have doubts about them, sometimes you doubt yourself instead which can be dangerous.
   Response:  Interesting, trust is hard
    
8. You are a calm person, and calming for others.
   Response:  At times
    
9. You have an even temperament.
   Response:  I'm easygoing when not stressed
    
10. You don't anger easily.
    Response:  Same as above (French and Italian!)
     
11. You don't get excited easily.
    Response:  Incorrect. Nope, not true incorrect
     
12. Those who do get excited easily can annoy you.
    Response:  I don't like overly sensitive people but tolerate nervous people
     
13. You are happy with a slower pace to life.
    Response:  Definitely
     
14. You wouldn't not enjoy living in downtown NY.  That would make you go crazy.
    Response:  Definitely 
     
15. You would make an excellent teacher.
    Response:  I've been told
     
16. You are patient with others...exceptionally so.
    Response:  Hmmmm....I am in some ways and situations
     
17. You might even enjoy being a librarian as I suspect you love books and knowledge.
    Response:  Bam on the nose
     
18. When it comes to determining if you are an introvert or an extrovert, I would say you can be both. 
    Response:  Again, Bam
     
19. You enjoy the company of friends and family, but you are equally happy alone reading a book.
    Response:  Yep
     
20. If someone is being rude to another person and you feel it is unjust, you are likely to speak up so long as you feel safe.  You will come to the aid of the person who is being picked on.
    Response:  Gets me in trouble sometimes
     
21. You are a natural mediator.
    Response:  Depends who you talk to, I can also be a rabble rouser and argumentative
     
22. You don't like to take sides.
    Response:  True
     
23. You want peace and you'll work with others to help them find it.
    Response:  Yes but not at others expense
     
24. You don't raise your voice often, if ever.
    Response:  Incorrect. Not true, I'm a yeller incorrect
     
25. You are a spiritual person, but I don't suspect you are deeply devoted to any religion.
    Response:  True
     
26. You have a warm heart, you are giving and compassionate.
    Response:  I think it's true
     
27. You are sensitive to other people's emotions more than the average person. You feel for the underdogs in life.
    Response:  True
     
28. When you were younger, you were insecure. As you've aged, you've found yourself more and more, but you still feel you are a work in progress.  You aren't where you'd like to be but as the years pass, you are becoming more content.
    Response:  True
     
29. You think high fashion is overrated. Basics are perfectly functional and all that is necessary.
    Response:  I think my clothes speak for themselves!
     
30. Details are important, but the bigger picture is more essential for you. The details will work themselves out given a good understanding of the big picture.
    Response:  I'm a systems person means big picture so it's correct
     
31. You are not a jealous person as a general rule.  While you get envious at times, it does not interfere with any part of your life.  It is mild in form.
    Response:  Incorrect. Wish it were true-not incorrect
     
32. As a mom, you believe that children should be given freedom to experience life without through trial and error.
    Response:  Yes, to a point
     
33. You are not a strict disciplinarian, but you do have expectations and rules.
    Response:  yes
     
34. I suspect you are a superb role model for parents though you may not admit it.
    Response:  Hard to say- I've been told but hard for me to believe
     
35. You encourage critical thinking and problem-solving with children, and of course, adults.
    Response:  Absolutely
     
36. You don't see yourself as the average suburban mom.  You see yourself as a bit on the sidelines, in that you are different in your approach to life than the average person.
    Response:  I am always on the outer circle, mostly comfortable there, sometimes lonely
     
37. You believe that most people are so busy with life, they forget to enjoy the simple pleasures of life.
    Response:  Totally
     
38. The simple pleasures of life give you the biggest joys.
    Response:  Yes
     
39. Family is very important you, as are your friends.
    Response:  yes
     
40. You are a dedicated and very loyal friend. Your friends would vouch for that in a heartbeat.
    Response:  yes
     
41. You aren't the type of person who needs a big fancy house, or a fancy car.
    Response:  true
     
42. Spiritually, if you are fulfilled, that is all you could ever ask for.
    Response:  true
     
43. Given the opportunity to win a million dollars, or be guaranteed to live a spiritually fulfilling life, you'd chose spiritual fulfillment without a doubt -- so long as you have enough to meet your basic daily needs.
    Response:  true