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Alexander S.

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About Me

This is always a hard section for me to write or rather type about. Either I write something so Bizarre and left field, or I write nothing at all.I guess that would be a ongoing theme in my life, one of balancing the curious extremes. I'm never very happy for too long doing the safe route, or doing what is expected. I'm never going to say right thing....however given enough incentive, I'll tryI currently work as a Guitar music teacher for King's Music, I've been there for almost 3 years. It's a entertaining gig.I think I'll leave it at that...sorry I don't validate parking
Big Five Test Results
Extroversion (42%) moderately low which suggests you are reclusive, quiet, unassertive, and private.
Accommodation (60%) moderately high which suggests you are, at times, overly kind natured, trusting, and helpful at the expense of your own individual development (martyr complex).
Orderliness (54%) medium which suggests you are moderately organized, structured, and self controlled while still remaining flexible, varied, and fun.
Emotional Stability (72%) high which suggests you are very relaxed, calm, secure, and optimistic.
Inquisitiveness (74%) high which suggests you are very intellectual, curious, imaginative but possibly not very practical.
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Left brain dominant individuals are more orderly, literal, articulate, and to the point. They are good at understanding directions and anything that is explicit and logical.They can have trouble comprehending emotions and abstract concepts, they can feel lost when things are not clear, doubting anything that is not stated and proven.Right brain dominant individuals are more visual and intuitive. They are better at summarizing multiple points, picking up on what's not said, visualizing things, and making things up. They can lack attention to detail, directness, organization, and the ability to explain their ideas verbally, leaving them unable to communicate effectively.Overall you appear to be Right Brain Dominant
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According to Darwinian theory, optimal evolution takes place with random variation and selective retention. The evolution savvy individual will try many different approaches when faced with a problem and select the best of those approaches. Many historical intellectuals have confessed their advantage was simply considering/exploring/trying more approaches than others.The left brain dominant type suffers from limited approaches, narrow-mindedness.The right brain dominant type suffers from too many approaches, scatterbrained. To maintain balanced hemispheres, you need to exercise both variability and selection. Just as a company will have more chance of finding a great candidate by increasing their applicant pool, an individual who considers a wider set of options is more likely to make quality decisions.
Brain Lateralization Test Results
Right Brain (64%) The right hemisphere is the visual, figurative, artistic, and intuitive side of the brain.
Left Brain (50%) The left hemisphere is the logical, articulate, assertive, and practical side of the brain
Are You Right or Left Brained?
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Main Type Overall Self
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INTP - "Architect". Greatest precision in thought and language. Can readily discern contradictions and inconsistencies. The world exists primarily to be understood. 3.3% of total population. Free Jung Personality Test (similar to Myers-Briggs/MBTI)
Your Life Path Number is 11
Your purpose in life is to inspire others
Your amazing energy draws people to you, and you give them great insight in return.
You hold a great amount of power over others, without even trying.
You have the makings of an inventor, artist, religious leader, or prophet.
In love, you are sensitive and passionate. You connect with your partner on a very deep level.
You have great abilities, but you are often way too critical of yourself.
You don't fit in - and instead of celebrating your differences, you dwell on them.
You have high expectations of yourself. But sometimes you set them too high and don't achieve anything. What Is Your Life Path Number?
You Are 70% Psychic
You are pretty psychic.
While you aren't Miss Cleo, you've got a little ESP going on.
And although you're sometimes off on your predictions...
You're more often right than wrong
So go with your instincts - you know more than you think Are You Psychic?
Your Personality Is Like Acid
A bit wacky, you're very difficult to predict.
One moment you're in your own little happy universe...
And the next, you're on a bad trip to your own personal hell! What Drug Is Your Personality Like?
You Are 15% Left Brained, 85% Right Brained
The left side of your brain controls verbal ability, attention to detail, and reasoning.
Left brained people are good at communication and persuading others.
If you're left brained, you are likely good at math and logic.
Your left brain prefers dogs, reading, and quiet.
The right side of your brain is all about creativity and flexibility.
Daring and intuitive, right brained people see the world in their unique way.
If you're right brained, you likely have a talent for creative writing and art.
Your right brain prefers day dreaming, philosophy, and sports. Are You Right or Left Brained?
Your Personality is Very Rare (INTP)
Your personality type is goofy, imaginative, relaxed, and brilliant.
Only about 4% of all people have your personality, including 2% of all women and 6% of all men
You are Introverted, Intuitive, Thinking, and Perceiving. How Rare Is Your Personality?
You Are the Swedish Chef
"Bork! Bork! Bork!"
Your happy and energetic - with borderline manic tendencies.
No one really gets you. And frankly, you don't even get you.
But, you sure can whip up a great chocolate mousse The Muppet Personality Test
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My Interests

I am Forever a student of the Guitar, practicing music for Many years. Other times I like to Draw or read. I have a positive attitude about my destructive habits.

I'd like to meet:

Interesting people, and as you can see my friends are very interesting ahem ...Characters...

Music:

Jimmy Bruno, Tal Farlow, Joe Pass, Scott Henderson, Albert Lee, Scotty Anderson, Django Reinhart, Bireli Lagrene, Paco de Luica, Frank Gambale, Mimi Fox, John Coltrane, Micheal Brecker, Allan Holdsworth, George Benson, Nikolai Kapustin, Niccolo Paganini, Tommy Emmanuel...and so many others...

My World Visitor Map!

Movies:

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Television:

The fact that no one understands you doesn't mean you're an artist...

Heroes:

It is better to be hated for what you are than loved for what you are not.

My Blog

lucky 11s

Alright, this is going to be a strange one.  11:11Its been going on for quite awhile, everywhere I go I see the number 11, on the clock on my tv, room numbers, ticket stubs etc...why?123So for th...
Posted by Alexander S. on Thu, 22 Nov 2007 01:16:00 PST

Switch Steath Wild Guitar review

Warning ..Gear Head talk ahead...dizzyness can occurSwitch GuitarsAt Musician's FriendOne day for no reason I wanted to try out these guitars made of some.....material .....Vibracell....well its not w...
Posted by Alexander S. on Sun, 21 Oct 2007 08:56:00 PST

no.....way a Blog post!

I uploaded some older drawing, sketches, scribbles, what have you......warts and all.......IN other news Teaching at Kings Music is Going well, students generally appear to be doing their homeworks, t...
Posted by Alexander S. on Sun, 20 May 2007 07:49:00 PST

Good riddance 2006 Hello 2007

So here we are again, start of a new years, fresh, and new.  Time to make those lengthy resolutions.I for one am glad to be over with 2006, a mixed year for me, not much in the way of good, too m...
Posted by Alexander S. on Thu, 04 Jan 2007 08:43:00 PST

Guitar Gear Reviews Part Zwei

Okay Now that you all had a chance to digest the previous Review, Ill throw another bite size one, Just because Im such a nice guy. Or because I cant think Of what to do.....GT "623" Saddles...A telec...
Posted by Alexander S. on Sat, 21 Oct 2006 05:07:00 PST

feeling abit Sketchy ...26

As some of you noticed I uploading quite a few new drawings, many of them are anime or video game related.  Many of the pictures you see are old, and would like to do a newer version of them. Hop...
Posted by Alexander S. on Fri, 15 Sep 2006 08:42:00 PST

Numbers, Birthstones, Moonbeams....oh no....

I always get a kick out of these things, Does it matter If it really matters, Is it a proven science here, Because I'm an 11 that means I can cut lines and, not pay parking meters....um No..No just ad...
Posted by Alexander S. on Thu, 07 Sep 2006 05:12:00 PST

More Gear Reviews Update 8/30+

Well I think It would be about Time I said what I think of Some of the Guitar Gear I used...No fancy headline here kiddes...spelling errors likely2002 Carvin HF2 - This is a Gem of a Guitar for the mo...
Posted by Alexander S. on Sat, 26 Aug 2006 07:17:00 PST

Behold ...Kings Music...a true story

its Howie about to be mauled by a Esteban Guitar.......>...
Posted by Alexander S. on Thu, 01 Jun 2006 07:31:00 PST

Okay... so..I type something here

You can expect a severe downpour due to hypothetical cheese...Awaken by field mice playing harpsichords without a day due...Among the free form stars...You contemplate wisdom well done.This proves it....
Posted by Alexander S. on Fri, 07 Apr 2006 09:14:00 PST