When I Grow Up

0 Posted by - February 13, 2013 - Reviews, Sweepstakes

Did you guys know what you wanted to be when you grew up?

I didn’t for a long time. I went through phases: President of the United States (when I was 6), missionary (when I was 10– not even kidding), teacher (when I was 14), nurse (when I was 18), and then in college I just sort of gave up trying to find that thing, because none of those things were really what I wanted.

Do you sense a theme, though?

Yep, I’m definitely a Caregiver. My ArchetypeMe profile quiz says I’m 31% Caregiver, 28% Intellectual, and 21% Creative. (In case you missed my last ArchetypeMe post, ArchetypeMe is a new website that is redefining “personal” search by helping you curate, express, and discover differently, through the filter of archetypes.) So I was on the right track with the missionary/teacher/nurse thing (and maybe even President of the United States, because when I was 6 I just thought you got to, like, give cookies to the whole country if you were President), but I hadn’t hit on the thing that made me feel fulfilled in all the different areas of my personality.

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I got my English lit degree, mostly because that was the subject I loved most and I was under pressure to pick a major. And then I went into administrative work, where I stayed for many years, sort of branching out from time to time into customer support, or marketing, or accounting. It was fun, but not really fulfilling.

And during all that time when I’d been picking a major and sort of blindly stumbling through my administrative career, I’d been blogging. I was in love with blogging. I’d always loved writing, and I was pursuing a writing career on the side, too, but blogging gave me the instant gratification that I didn’t get from writing novels or essays or short stories. Those things fulfilled the intellectual and creative parts of me, and my caregiver side got to jump in with volunteer work in my different writing and creative organizations.

Then, suddenly, at 31 (this past summer), I found myself for the first time in my adult life without gainful employment. All that was left was my blog and my not-quite-off-the-ground writing career.

In a miracle of perfect timing, good luck, and (hey, let’s be honest) some skill on my part, the blog took off at just the right time and I found myself, finally, in a place where I felt really happy, challenged, and fulfilled in my career.

I’m still working on getting some more Caregiver in here (and stay tuned for an announcement on that in coming weeks), but for the first time in my life, what I’m doing every day gives me all of the good feels. And I am all about the good feels.

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229 Comments

  • Nicole February 13, 2013 - 9:08 am Reply

    I’m a Caregiver.

  • Anne February 13, 2013 - 9:10 am Reply

    Creative/Caregiver

  • JA February 13, 2013 - 9:13 am Reply

    I am 29% Caregiver, 29% creative, 21% intellectual and 21% other. I guess what it really amounts to is that I am 100% indicisive lol

  • Margie February 13, 2013 - 9:14 am Reply

    I’m 47% Intellectual, 27% Caregiver, 6% Visionary… Not sure about that visionary part. 🙂

    Excellent blog! And inspiring post for someone with an extremely similar path. Though I still haven’t found what would be fulfilling yet…

  • Mary Happymommy February 13, 2013 - 9:15 am Reply

    Caregiver and intellectual.

    mami2jcn at gmail dot com

  • Jennifer Austin February 13, 2013 - 9:20 am Reply

    57% Intellectual/18% Caregiver/5% Advocate (I’m a teacher so I think that’s about right).

  • Amy Jenny February 13, 2013 - 9:22 am Reply

    I am….

    41% Caregiver

    24% Intellectual

    15% Visionary

    Maybe I should have stuck with the teacher/nurse idea. I can honestly say that being an Admin. Assistant is not my true calling. 🙁

  • Katharine February 13, 2013 - 9:24 am Reply

    Are you PREGS?!

    • Pintester February 13, 2013 - 9:32 am Reply

      Uh… No.

      • emjay February 14, 2013 - 2:04 am Reply

        Aw nuts I thought preg too!

        • Lindy February 14, 2013 - 10:48 am Reply

          I went straight to prego, too.

      • CurlyBlu February 14, 2013 - 3:12 am Reply

        Dude – congrats on NOT being pregnant! I was worried that was going to be your announcement. And then I would be worried that all the pins you tested would be cutesy ways to display pics of naked baby ass. Also, you can’t drink when you’re pregnant and your drunk-blogging (or blogging about your drunken escapades) are hilarious! Cheers!

      • Amy Starke February 14, 2013 - 10:22 pm Reply

        I was gonna ask the same thing 🙂

      • LKGirlHPFan February 15, 2013 - 11:01 am Reply

        That’s what I thought too… You probably should have worded it differently…

  • Leslie February 13, 2013 - 9:26 am Reply

    Intellectual and Fashionista. Interesting combo!

  • Mari Freeman February 13, 2013 - 9:28 am Reply

    Mine is..
    34% Athlete
    25% Creative
    21% Caregiver

    No big surprises there.

  • Rachel Scott February 13, 2013 - 9:32 am Reply

    We’re basically the same person… 27% Caregiver, 27% Creative, 26% Intellectual

  • Abbi Crowe February 13, 2013 - 9:34 am Reply

    38% Intellectual, 28% Athlete, 14% Advocate

  • Lauren February 13, 2013 - 9:35 am Reply

    38% creative, 23% caregiver, 19% intellectual

  • Trish February 13, 2013 - 9:41 am Reply

    I’m 30% creative, 28% caregiver, and 22% intellectual (I thought the intellectual would have been higher but then I had to look back to see how to spell intellectual so maybe it’s right after all)

  • Hails February 13, 2013 - 9:44 am Reply

    40% creative, 29% intellectual, 11% visionary – meanwhile I do analytic shit for a website lolz. Still no idea what I want to be when I grow up.

  • hcarroll February 13, 2013 - 9:48 am Reply

    42% Creative, 25% Caregiver, 13% intellectual

  • Guest February 13, 2013 - 9:50 am Reply

    45% Caregiver, 23% Intellectual, 12% Athlete, 20% Others. No wonder I’m studying psychology in college!

  • Erica Dickson February 13, 2013 - 9:51 am Reply

    33% Caregiver, 25% Intellectual, 22% Creative

  • misplacedeuropean February 13, 2013 - 9:52 am Reply

    45% Caregiver, 23% Intellectual, 12% Athelet, 20% Other. No wonder why I’m studying psychology in college!

  • Megan February 13, 2013 - 9:56 am Reply

    I’m 45% Intellectual, 27% Caregiver, and 9% Visionary. Seems about right!

  • Lisa February 13, 2013 - 9:57 am Reply

    I still don’t know what I want to be when I grow up, but this test has me nailed – almost evenly split between Intellectual, Queen/Executive, and Fashionista.

  • Stephanie Caldwell February 13, 2013 - 9:58 am Reply

    31% Caregiver
    30% Athlete
    20% Advocate

    19% Other

    Pretty much. I like to help animals and not eat them, I have an obsession with food and clean eating (sans beer, margaritas and wine), yoga & road races, and I like to tell other people they should do the same.

    Also, I really think working in admin. isn’t my path either. But I guess most people hate their jobs. And as long as I get to spend the rest of my time dedicated to the things I love, I’m OK with that. For now.

  • Kate February 13, 2013 - 10:09 am Reply

    38% Caregiver, 36% Intellectual, 6% Advocate

  • Carla February 13, 2013 - 10:11 am Reply

    48% Caregiver
    17% Queen
    10% Visionary
    Don’t know how those all fit together!

  • Danielle February 13, 2013 - 10:16 am Reply

    Caregiver/Intellectual/Fashionista

  • Stephanie February 13, 2013 - 10:21 am Reply

    38% Caregiver, 29% Intellectual, 13% Spiritual, 20% other.

  • Leauxra February 13, 2013 - 10:22 am Reply

    39% Creative, 23% Intellectual, 18% Athlete, 10% “Other”. Or, as my mother always says, I have a split personality.

  • Joanie February 13, 2013 - 10:22 am Reply

    46% Creative, 17% Caregiver, 17% Intellectual and 20% Other. Creative is obvious for me, but 20% Other?!

  • jamie lynn prata February 13, 2013 - 10:28 am Reply

    31% caregiver, 27% intellectual, 22% rebel, 20% “others”… i don’t know how i feel about that….

  • Doctor Juris February 13, 2013 - 10:28 am Reply

    42% Intellectual: If you’re an Intellectual, you’re always seeking knowledge and wisdom.

    24% Creative: The Creative woman lives to express herself and is happiest when she’s making something, whether it’s a dress, video, novel, song, dessert or website.

    14% Caregiver: A Caregiver is someone who lives to give and needs to be useful.

  • Stacie February 13, 2013 - 10:31 am Reply

    43% Caregiver, 31% Intellectual, 10% Spiritual

  • Robyn G February 13, 2013 - 10:31 am Reply

    46% Intellectual, 20% Caregiver, 14% Visionary, 20% Other

  • Melissa Smith February 13, 2013 - 10:39 am Reply

    I’m 36% intellectual, 26% caregiver, and 18% advocate. It makes sense. I’m a middle school librarian trying to advocate for books and my job all at the same time. Stupid public education system!

  • Mandy February 13, 2013 - 10:41 am Reply

    33% creative, 30% rebel, 17% intellectual

    I’d say that’s pretty spot on 🙂

  • Jillian S. February 13, 2013 - 10:45 am Reply

    Caregiver, Intellectual, and Creative

  • Jo February 13, 2013 - 10:48 am Reply

    I’m the advocate and intellectual

  • Keshia Nicole February 13, 2013 - 11:02 am Reply

    41% Caregiver

    25% Intellectual

    14% Advocate

    Seems about right.

  • loscoz February 13, 2013 - 11:04 am Reply

    38% creative
    26% rebel

    16% intellectual
    and 20% other – LOL!!

  • Emily R. February 13, 2013 - 11:07 am Reply

    I am a Caregiver, with a dash of Intellectual and a sprinkle of Advocate.

  • TalTalK February 13, 2013 - 11:08 am Reply

    37% Intellectual, 34% Caregiver, and 9% Creative. Not sure if to be happy or bummed. 🙂

    And 20% undefined (which is definitely me!)

  • Laura February 13, 2013 - 11:08 am Reply

    34% Caregiver/27% Athlete/27% Intellectual … seems about right.

  • CorMakesItPour February 13, 2013 - 11:20 am Reply

    36% Intellectual

    24% Spiritual

    20% Caregiver

    Hellz yeah! 😀

  • emilyjmader February 13, 2013 - 11:24 am Reply

    40% Caregiver, 28% Intellectual, and 12% Advocate. Makes sense because I’m a teacher.

  • Beth Riches February 13, 2013 - 11:26 am Reply

    I was 38% Intellectual, 28% Rebel, and 14% Advocate. Very accurate, I’d say!

  • Virginia Scott Hogan February 13, 2013 - 11:28 am Reply

    47% Caregiver, 17% Intellectual,16% Athlete
    Who knows if its right? I still don’t feel like I know myself.

  • Becky Stine February 13, 2013 - 11:49 am Reply

    40% Caretaker, 33% Intellectual, 10% Advocate. I think the last 17% is Badass, but they didn’t want to give away my secret.

  • Skye February 13, 2013 - 11:56 am Reply

    34% Creative, 24% Intellectual, 22% Caregiver, 20% Other.

  • Ariel February 13, 2013 - 11:56 am Reply

    28% Caregiver, 26% Intellectual, 26% Creative

  • Nathaly February 13, 2013 - 11:59 am Reply

    Creative, Caregiver, Spiritual. I completely forgot my percentages, and have no idea how to find them again, but they’re in that order. I love you’re writing, and find you hilarious.

  • Amy February 13, 2013 - 12:01 pm Reply

    Intellectual (and then Caregiver and Visionary)

  • Kim February 13, 2013 - 12:07 pm Reply

    I am 41% Intellectual, 21% Queen/Executive, and 18% Caregiver. I always knew I would be a smart ruler. After all, “Kim” means “regal hill.” Not that “hill” has anything to do with it.

  • Christy February 13, 2013 - 12:09 pm Reply

    57% Caregiver, 9% Athlete, 14% Intellectual.

  • Erin February 13, 2013 - 12:10 pm Reply

    60% caregiver, 13% intellectual, 7% spiritual, 20% others

  • Megan Patten February 13, 2013 - 12:16 pm Reply

    34% Caregiver, 25% Intellectual, and 21% Creative. I’m not sure who the hell I am, so maybe this is right? Somehow, I feel a little bit more than just this… 🙂 But I made a profile anyway, it’s actually a cool site. 🙂

  • Sarah Frazier Countiss February 13, 2013 - 12:22 pm Reply

    36% Creative, 22% Caregiver, 22% Intellectual.

  • Deb February 13, 2013 - 12:23 pm Reply

    I second the preggers idea. Or maybe you are just getting a new puppy. One of those.

    And ANYWAY, HOW can you say your writing career is “not-quite-off-the-ground” when I TOTALLY bought your book on Amazon! ‘member that time you had enough money in your pocket to buy a coke at 7-11? YOU’RE WELCOME.

    • Pintester February 13, 2013 - 10:58 pm Reply

      Aw, thank you for buying my book, sweet thing! I’m giving you a virtual hug right now. Can you feel it? (Creeeeeep.)

      I’m not pregnant, though.

  • Jen Kistner February 13, 2013 - 12:25 pm Reply

    53% Caregiver, 17% Intellectual, 10% Visionary

  • Ethne @ www.wom-mom.com February 13, 2013 - 12:26 pm Reply

    30% Intellectual. 29% Caregiver. 21% Creative. 20% Others. Decent. I looked for Pintestes asking Katharine’s question too. I was suspicious after no CockNails. I imagine those are the cons of being famous. Sorry. My 5-year-olds tell me I’m preggers all the time after I eat dinner, so I guess you’re in good company?

  • Dwclark39 February 13, 2013 - 12:29 pm Reply

    50% Intellectual, 19% Caregiver, 11% Visionary, 20% Other

  • Deb February 13, 2013 - 12:31 pm Reply

    36% Caregiver
    34% Intellectual
    10% Visionary

    I don’t know how I feel about all that. I’ve never taken this one before. I’ve taken Myers-Briggs, though, and am trying to figure out if the results say the same thing…

  • Jessie February 13, 2013 - 12:35 pm Reply

    45% caregiver, 22% intellectual, 13% advocate, 20% can not be explained. TRUTH.

  • Connie February 13, 2013 - 12:35 pm Reply

    48% caregiver..18% spiritual…14% intellectual..20% others?

  • Shannon Dee Nielsen February 13, 2013 - 12:42 pm Reply

    41% Caregiver, 37% Creative, 22% Visionary

  • Alexis February 13, 2013 - 12:46 pm Reply

    Is it horrible that I hate all my results and have taken the quiz three times only to declare this is bullshit?

  • Cortney February 13, 2013 - 12:52 pm Reply

    34% Fashionista 27% Queen/Executive 19% Intellectual

  • Marilyn Walker February 13, 2013 - 1:09 pm Reply

    43% Caregiver, 18% Intellectual and 19% Spiritual. Which makes sense, since I’m an inner city school teacher.

  • Cara February 13, 2013 - 1:17 pm Reply

    Huh, apparently I’m 38% Caregiver, 23% Intellectual, 19% Advocate & 20% Others…

  • LaShell February 13, 2013 - 1:34 pm Reply

    44% intellectual, 21% creative, 15% caregiver, 20% other.

  • Laura February 13, 2013 - 1:40 pm Reply

    30% creative • 28& caregiver •22%visionary (love this blog) glad I found it today!!!

  • Heather Herrington February 13, 2013 - 1:41 pm Reply

    Odd. 34% athlete, 30% caregiver, 16% intellectual, 20% other. No clue where the athlete part came from.

  • Alexandra Killian February 13, 2013 - 1:47 pm Reply

    I got 36% caregiver, 34% intellectual, 13% advocate and 17% other. Things I wanted to be growing up: veterinarian, anesthesiologist, geneticist, and for a hot minute in middle school a fashion designer. I wound up studying biology and have worked in labs and as a vet tech, which is where the caregiver part came in.

  • Autumn February 13, 2013 - 1:50 pm Reply

    I am 56% Intellectual, with a side of Caregiver. Seems fairly accurate 🙂

  • Diane February 13, 2013 - 1:53 pm Reply

    Caregiver, Intellectual, Advocate

  • Rose Marie Green February 13, 2013 - 2:02 pm Reply

    33% Intellectual with a bit of caregiver and creative in there.

  • Serena Powell February 13, 2013 - 2:04 pm Reply

    I got 30% Creative, 30% Intellectual, 20% Caregiver, and 20% other.

  • Cortney McGinnes February 13, 2013 - 2:12 pm Reply

    39% Caregiver 32% Intellectual 9% Advocate hmmm I really like those results 🙂

  • brendabmarion February 13, 2013 - 2:29 pm Reply

    52% intellectual, 19% caregiver, 9% queen/executive. i am still wondering what i want to be when i grow up but your blog makes me laugh!

  • Sarra Cannon February 13, 2013 - 2:59 pm Reply

    Mine came out 33% Creative, 32% Caregiver and 15% Visionary (20% other).

  • J S February 13, 2013 - 3:10 pm Reply

    The test said I was Intellectual-Creative-Spiritual. Jobs I considered growing up: Astronaut… Parapsychologist… Alternative Medical Practitioner. I studied Art, Philosophy, Comparative Religion, and Languages in school.

  • Amber A February 13, 2013 - 3:19 pm Reply

    intellectual + creative + caregiver

  • inkgrrl February 13, 2013 - 3:37 pm Reply

    I love that site! My top three were Creative, Intellectual, and Athlete, in that order. The third one surprised me, surprisingly.

  • DaisyDesigner February 13, 2013 - 3:52 pm Reply

    I got 31% creative, 29% caregiver, and 20% athlete. When I was a kid I wanted to be a nun, a vet and president of the US of A. Thank God I’m an underachiever!

  • Mary February 13, 2013 - 4:02 pm Reply

    I’m an intellectual, followed closely by caregiver and advocate, which makes sense for a PhD student in the health arena who has an opinion about every.thing.

  • Emily Smith February 13, 2013 - 4:03 pm Reply

    I’m a caregiver, intellectual, and advocate. I’d say it’s incredibly accurate!

  • D&DsMummy February 13, 2013 - 4:05 pm Reply

    56% Caregiver, 16% Intellectual 8% Rebel
    Hell Yea!

  • cakegirl.73 February 13, 2013 - 4:25 pm Reply

    Hmm..52% Intellectual, 15% caregiver, 15% visionary..and other..interesting- Ha!

  • Caitlin February 13, 2013 - 4:32 pm Reply

    I am 41% Caregiver, 25% Intellectual, and 14% Advocate. Works for me. I’m an art teacher who volunteers at an animal shelter on the weekends, and can’t wait to be a mom.

  • Houston Gal February 13, 2013 - 4:42 pm Reply

    Intellectual, caregiver, athlete

  • Samantha February 13, 2013 - 4:43 pm Reply

    54% Caregiver
    21% Intellectual
    6% Spiritual

  • Jennifer Gaspar Schreiner February 13, 2013 - 4:44 pm Reply

    29% Creative, 28% Intellectual, 23% Advocate. That’s about right!

  • Natalie February 13, 2013 - 5:15 pm Reply

    31% intellectual, 30% creative, 19% caregiver and 20% “other”. Sheesh, I’m a freaking mess.

  • The Fun Adventure February 13, 2013 - 5:21 pm Reply

    Creative – Spiritual – Caregiver. Caregiver? Not sure anyone else besides my two dog daughters would agree with that one but who the hell knows. Maybe I’m wrong.

  • Deirdre Braun February 13, 2013 - 5:58 pm Reply

    44% Intellectual
    22% Advocate
    14% Caregiver

    Sounds about right.

  • Truffles8761 February 13, 2013 - 6:00 pm Reply

    I’m am first Creative, then Intellectual, and last Caregiver. I suppose that means I’m an artistic know-it-all who just doesn’t give a shit. I do identify with your history. Mine is similar and equally lamentable in the job situation. When I was a kid I wanted to be a veterinarian…until I discovered that it involved watching animals suffer on a daily basis. NOPE! In college, I wanted to be a journalist, but ended up an administrator….then lost my job. Fortunately, I am blessed with an over-abundance of serotonin and such things don’t bother me. 🙂

  • Amanda England February 13, 2013 - 6:06 pm Reply

    33% creative, 28% caregiver, 19% intellectual

    Well, I’m a perfumer, sci-fi writer, blogger, and work-from-home-mom, so the results came out fairly on the nose for me. It would be super easy to skew the results though, so I rate it on the same level as your typical Facebook quiz.

    It seems a lot of us writers today start out admins.

  • Ray February 13, 2013 - 6:21 pm Reply

    I am
    1. Caregiver
    2. Creative
    3. Spiritual

  • Cynthia S. February 13, 2013 - 6:29 pm Reply

    advocate and visionary 🙂 i wish to change the world, basically.

  • Bailey February 13, 2013 - 6:38 pm Reply

    Well, I got 34% Caregiver, 25% Creative, and 22% Intellectual. Seems like a sort of even enough mix. And I think I agree with them!
    For my career choice it’s either going to be kindergarten teacher or child psychology/therapy like that. Something with younger children. So I guess it is very accurate ;p

    Loving the blog, keep it up girlfriendddddd

  • Rebecca H. February 13, 2013 - 6:48 pm Reply

    36% Intellectual
    27% Caregiver
    17% Creative

    Honest, I came out as more of a caregiver than I thought. Hey maybe that means I’m nicer than I thought!

  • Marian Kaslovsky February 13, 2013 - 7:49 pm Reply

    42% Caregiver; 22% Creative; 16% Intellectual
    Great question. Fits me to a T

  • Sarah Kruse February 13, 2013 - 8:16 pm Reply

    35% intellectual, 34% caregiver, 11% queen/executive, 20% others. Fitting, consider I highly value my role as a mother (caregiver) and career as a senior analyst (intellectual).

  • Michelle B February 13, 2013 - 8:30 pm Reply

    I am intellectual, athlete, then caregiver!

  • kg February 13, 2013 - 9:30 pm Reply

    I’m 35% Athlete, 25% Intellectual, and 20% Caregiver. And 20% ‘other’. And, hey – I’m a smart jock with 2 kids, 2 dogs, a husband, and 9 direct reports. So I guess that fits. I was hoping for queen of the universe, though…

  • Elena February 13, 2013 - 10:09 pm Reply

    Caregiver, Intellectual and Fashionista
    elena150980 at yahoo dot com

  • Michelle February 13, 2013 - 10:22 pm Reply
  • libraryofbird February 13, 2013 - 10:53 pm Reply

    Well it says caregiver, intellectual, and spiritual. So slightly full of crap. Or it’s the wine.

  • Cami February 13, 2013 - 11:17 pm Reply

    32% rebel, 28% intellectual and 20% caregiver

  • Rae February 14, 2013 - 12:08 am Reply

    I am an Intellectual, Caregiver, and Athlete; which I found almost scarily accurate.

  • atouchofyou February 14, 2013 - 12:31 am Reply

    It’s absurdly easy to get the results you want from this because the answers are pretty obvious. That being said, I got 33% creative, 28% intellectual and 19% rebel. Personality tests are fun, but there are a lot better ones out there.

  • Melissa Cote February 14, 2013 - 1:34 am Reply

    I’m a caring, intellectual, visionary 😀

  • DebDebP February 14, 2013 - 1:36 am Reply

    34% caregiver, 33% creative, 13% visionary, 20% other.
    Yeah. I agree with that.

  • Kathleen February 14, 2013 - 1:52 am Reply

    I’m 40% caregiver, 25% intellectual, 15% creative. I’d say the results are very accurate.

  • emjay February 14, 2013 - 2:13 am Reply

    45% caregiver, 21% intelligent, 18% creative. Depressing…

  • Crystal Kelly Yzaguirre February 14, 2013 - 2:22 am Reply

    I got 46% intellectual which sounds right, 23% caregiver and 11% fashionista. I think they mixed those last two up.

  • elizabeth February 14, 2013 - 3:00 am Reply

    I would totally elect for for cookies. And the quiz says I’m 49% Caregiver, 28% Intellectual, and 7% Spiritual, which sounds about right to me.

    • elizabeth February 14, 2013 - 3:00 am Reply

      *elect you for cookies

  • Also Not Pregnant :) February 14, 2013 - 7:09 am Reply

    So…44% Intellectual, 30% Caregiver, and 6% Queen/Executive. Not only will I take care of you if you get hurt, I will make you feel stupid for getting hurt and then make you thank me for taking my time from more important things I could be doing. You know, because I am apparently a queen in my own mind. Well that’s a cheery thought! BTW, congrats on the not being prego thing, cheers!

  • Stephanie February 14, 2013 - 7:41 am Reply

    Caregiver, Spiritual, Intellectual

    [email protected]

  • Martha McNeely February 14, 2013 - 8:14 am Reply

    I am 51% caregiver, 17% Intellectual, 12% Creative which surprised me.

  • Kathy Coleman February 14, 2013 - 8:23 am Reply

    My results: 52% Caregiver. Really? It must be fighting with my “I hate people” side!

  • SweetieDarling February 14, 2013 - 8:26 am Reply

    33% Caregiver, 26% Creative, 21% Intellectual.
    We’re almost twins. And I would totally support you on your Cookie platform.

  • Amber Lupin Wilkie February 14, 2013 - 8:27 am Reply

    Apparently I’m 38% Creative, 32% Intellectual and 10% Caregiver

  • Stephanie February 14, 2013 - 9:18 am Reply

    42% caregiver; 19% intellectual; 19% creative

  • Mar February 14, 2013 - 9:32 am Reply

    31% Caregiver
    30% Intellectual
    19% Fashionista

    This is totally me…

  • Laura February 14, 2013 - 10:18 am Reply

    32% Advocate, 26% Caregiver, 22% Intellectual

  • Julie Froese February 14, 2013 - 10:23 am Reply

    Which archetypes are you? – 37% Caregiver, 29% Intellectual. 14% Advocate, 20% Other 🙂

  • Lindy February 14, 2013 - 10:46 am Reply

    I’m a little surprised by the percentage of the results. Mine came out 32% caregiver, 31% creative, 17% intellectual.

  • turtle February 14, 2013 - 11:17 am Reply

    38% caregiver, 29% athlete, 17% intellectual

  • Kaitlyn Timmerman February 14, 2013 - 11:21 am Reply

    I got 41% Caregiver, 24% Intellectual, and 15% Visionary. A hodge-podge of contradictions 😛

  • Ann Corbin February 14, 2013 - 11:27 am Reply

    36% Caregiver, 33% Creative, 11% Rebel. Also thought you were pregs. Wanted to say thank you for posting on the suggested brown-sugar hair disaster. wanted to send a pic of when i did it but have already deleted them.

  • Pinky V. February 14, 2013 - 12:42 pm Reply

    So I’m 29% creative, 27% caregiver & 24% intellectual. Yeah it totally nailed me. Btw I fucking love your blog! Pintester is the first and only blog I’ve become addicted to reading. Keep fucking those pins up!

  • Kate George February 14, 2013 - 12:53 pm Reply

    35% Cargiver – uh okay. 26% Intellectual. Hmm, thought that would be higher. 19% Creative – that should be way higher. So here’s what I think. 50% Creative, 50% Intellectual, 20% Creative. Yes I know that’s more than 100%. I don’t care. I’m a highly creative intellectual, no matter what anyone else (especially my kids) says!

  • rachel February 14, 2013 - 1:10 pm Reply

    I feel like all women get the caregiver label. I got caregiver, spiritual, creative

  • Katy DeDeyne February 14, 2013 - 1:11 pm Reply

    I am 44% caregiver, 24% intellectual, and 12% advocate. Seems pretty accurate to me.

  • Liz February 14, 2013 - 1:42 pm Reply

    I was 55% Caregiver, 18% Intellectual, 7% Advocate.

    I knew caregiver would be #1

  • heather February 14, 2013 - 2:54 pm Reply

    well i am 39% caregiver (no surprise there) 27% creative (not surprised here either) and 14 % intellectual..which makes me feel a little bit smarter WOOT

  • Maureen Ott February 14, 2013 - 4:03 pm Reply

    Interesting…

    MEET YOUR ARCHETYPE

    47% Caregiver

    A Caregiver is someone who lives to give and needs to be useful.

    26% Intellectual

    If you’re an Intellectual, you’re always seeking knowledge and wisdom.

    7% Advocate

    Advocates are passionate about causes, strongly principled and feel things deeply.

  • MaryEllen Carter Gilson February 14, 2013 - 8:07 pm Reply

    I came up as 38% Creative, 23% Advocate and 19% Intellectual. I guess that makes my being a librarian a good fit?

  • Amy Starke February 14, 2013 - 10:35 pm Reply

    Meh, 31% Caregiver, 27% Advocate, 22% Intellectual… I think the order is a little off, I’m definitely not mostly a caregiver… (most of the time I just dont care) 🙂

  • April February 14, 2013 - 11:08 pm Reply

    Caregiver, Intellectual, Creative

  • Kari February 14, 2013 - 11:21 pm Reply

    So I am 48% caregiver, 27% intellectual and 6% athletic.

  • Angie Foust February 14, 2013 - 11:27 pm Reply

    I had 35% intellectual, 34% caregiver, 11% creative. Totally could have predicted a near tie between those two as a mother and a teacher! 🙂 I must say I was was disappointed that spiders was not an option for what I’m the most afraid of, because nothing tops spiders. *shudder* Damn spiders.

  • Hillary S February 15, 2013 - 12:51 am Reply

    35% Creative
    31% Caregiver
    14% Intellectual

    Does that mean I’m a dumbass? lolol

  • Emira February 15, 2013 - 10:08 am Reply

    So I am 35% Creative, 23% Athlete, 22% Intellectual the ironic thing is that I have no caregiver qualities and am a mom 8/ somebody help my boys! haha j/k and I am cracking up at all these people congratulating you on not being pregnant….like being a mom means your life is over,which its not, either way I think you should make the best of your situation and I don’t drink and still LOVE your blog and think its hilarious! You are a talented writer so whatever you write will captivate your audience regardless so people if she was pregnant (not saying she is!) get over it!

  • Angie Zeisler Veith February 15, 2013 - 10:43 am Reply

    38% caregiver, 24% athlete, 18% intellectual. Does this mean I’m a smart jock that cares? hahaha

  • mrsoz February 15, 2013 - 12:04 pm Reply

    I’m 38% Caregiver, 26% Intellectual and 16% Creative. Which is odd, because I would have thought I was more Creative, then Intellectual, then Caregiver. Who knew?

  • lpw85 February 15, 2013 - 12:29 pm Reply

    I’m 40% Caregiver, 35% Intellectual, 5% Creative… So I’ll have your back, make you food, help you plant your garden, and always be smarter than you. Basically, I am Hermione Granger.

  • joy February 15, 2013 - 4:31 pm Reply

    says i am 40% care giver, 30% athelete, . not sure I agree, my husband says I am self centered, lying, selfish bitch, does that sound like a care giver?

  • Lindy Lou Who February 15, 2013 - 6:03 pm Reply

    So, I ended up with Intellectual 50%, Caregiver 24% and Creative 6%. Caregiver?!? Not even 1%!!!

  • Julie Hendricks Aspen February 15, 2013 - 6:10 pm Reply

    So, I am 37% Intellectual, 36% Caregiver, 7% Spiritual – hmmm, thought there might be some creative in there somewhere, but the intellectual is pretty spot on

  • Erin G February 15, 2013 - 6:42 pm Reply

    I am 39% caregiver, 29% intellectual, 12% creative, and 20% “other”, comprised of seven other archetypes!
    I’m not super surprised. I’m a complex woman. 😉

  • carryurcandle February 15, 2013 - 6:44 pm Reply

    Caregiver/spiritual/creative. No surprise there!

  • Chris Mc February 15, 2013 - 9:18 pm Reply

    I am 38% Caregiver 26% Intellectual and 16% Creative

  • Rai February 16, 2013 - 12:17 am Reply

    47% caregiver 24% intellectual 9% spiritual.huh.

  • Betty T February 16, 2013 - 12:19 am Reply

    I am 37% Intellectual, 24% caregiver and 19% advocate.

  • Vickie Brannon February 16, 2013 - 9:26 am Reply

    Looks like I’m 49% Caregiver, 27% Intellectual, and 5% athlete… guess Chiropractic College was a good idea. So I can totally use these results on all of my scholarship applications as valid proof that I am perfect for this field and need the money to back me. Yah.

  • Nina B. February 16, 2013 - 10:49 am Reply

    31% Intellectual; 26% Creative; 23% Advocate

    Sounds about right!

  • at February 16, 2013 - 11:30 am Reply

    Athlete, Intellectual, Caregiver.

    And here I sit on my butt in front of the computer, eating leftover chocolates from Valentine’s Day.

  • Maurie627 February 16, 2013 - 11:54 am Reply

    I’m 59% caregiver, 14% intellectual, and 7% spiritual. I guess becoming a day care teacher was the right move for me, (though the intellectual side thinks the pay is crap)

  • Susan Smith February 16, 2013 - 3:33 pm Reply

    My quiz says creative, caregiver, and intellectual
    s2s2 at comcast dot net

  • Joy February 16, 2013 - 6:56 pm Reply

    I am mostly an intellectual (42%), plus creative, and a caregiver. That makes sense since I am in graduate school (at UNC near you!), trying to get a PhD!

  • Joyce February 17, 2013 - 9:14 am Reply

    It says I’m 34% caregiver, 33% Intellectual, 13% Creative, 20% Other.
    I do so not agree with caregiver. For instance the question you always wanted to be a ‘nurse, doctor, mother.’ I chose that one because I always wanted to be a mother, but never ever a nurse. :). (Oh, this is no entry for the giveaway, just wanted to vent the result. :D)

  • Joyce February 17, 2013 - 9:17 am Reply

    Funny, just now I read all the other comments, and most have Care, intellect, creative and in that order. Either those are common traits, or the test is rigged, assuming most people like being called a caretaker (loving), intellectual (smart) and creative.

  • Heidi Lemarr February 17, 2013 - 12:58 pm Reply

    Hmmm….Caregiver/Intellectual/….Visionary? Odd. But, this is me entering the contest. 🙂

  • Stephani Richens February 17, 2013 - 6:39 pm Reply

    i got 48% caregiver (which is appropriate since I am a Special Education teacher!), 30% intellectual, 5% spiritual.

  • Lynette February 17, 2013 - 11:45 pm Reply

    Intellectual-caregiver-advocate. This means I care about the smart people. But I will protest on behalf of the stupid people. Because I care. And I’m smart enough to spell it.

  • sy February 18, 2013 - 12:13 am Reply

    My archetype is also caregiver, intellectual, and creative, except a lot less creative and intellectual lol.
    songyueyu at gmail

  • Tai February 18, 2013 - 12:39 am Reply

    38% intellectual, 32% caregiver 10% advocate.. not surprising.

  • Robin Holland February 18, 2013 - 9:30 am Reply

    I’m a caregiver/intellectual/creative type.

  • Madeline February 18, 2013 - 10:29 am Reply

    My archetypes are Intellectual, Caregiver, and Spiritual.

  • El Rad February 18, 2013 - 12:32 pm Reply

    I’m a caregiver- but tired of it! HA!

  • Ashley Haugen February 18, 2013 - 2:50 pm Reply

    61% caregiver, 13% intellectual, 6% spiritual….

  • Traci Christiansen Becka February 18, 2013 - 6:58 pm Reply

    32% Caregiver
    31% Creative
    17% Intellectual

    Pretty much, yeah. 😀

  • Gilana February 18, 2013 - 7:51 pm Reply

    35% Creative, 32% Intellectual, 13% Caregiver. I’m a graphic designer and actor, I live more in my brain than my body, and I was raised a woman in this society… so yeah, that sounds about right.

  • Cyndi Sizemore February 18, 2013 - 11:46 pm Reply

    My
    personality archetype is: 45% Caregiver, 22% Fashionista, 13%
    Intellectual, & 20% Other. What does that say about me? I guess I
    want to take care of everyone, be needed, make smart decisions, &
    look good while doing it all…

  • JessieC February 19, 2013 - 12:41 am Reply

    Intellectual and caregiver.

    tcarolinep at gmail dot com

  • PamelaJ February 19, 2013 - 2:27 pm Reply

    53% Caregiver
    A Caregiver is someone who lives to give and needs to be useful.

    18% Intellectual
    If you’re an Intellectual, you’re always seeking knowledge and wisdom.

    9% Visionary
    Visionary women see important things before others do and make new rules that change the world.
    This pretty much fits me.

  • Lisa Brown February 19, 2013 - 4:25 pm Reply

    I am a Creative, Caregiver, Intellectual Archetype.
    jslbrown_03 at yahoo dot com

  • Theresa February 20, 2013 - 2:41 pm Reply

    So this time that I’ve taken this thing, I’m 43% intellectual, 27% caregiver (not really how I see myself), and 10% athlete. That leaves 20% “other,” which is the 20% I feel the most comfortable with.

  • Kat February 20, 2013 - 6:09 pm Reply

    Caregiver, athlete and intellectual.

    Athlete….??

  • Elissa Backas February 21, 2013 - 1:06 pm Reply

    I’m 37% creative, then intellectual, then caregiver. Didn’t seem like there were quite enough questions to determine that, but pretty accurate anyway.
    Yay cookies!

  • sandra February 22, 2013 - 9:13 am Reply

    36% intellectual, 34% caregiver, 10% spiritual

  • Avie Layne February 22, 2013 - 10:13 am Reply

    32% Care giver, 30% creative, 18% intellectual and 20% others. I agree with the results, its the “others” that scae me. What would that be, a pole dancer???

  • krystal scarborough February 23, 2013 - 12:20 am Reply

    34% caregiver, 30% creative, 16% intellectual
    i guess that’s rightish.

  • San Evans February 23, 2013 - 3:50 am Reply

    42% intellectual, 25% caregiver, 13% spiritual. the caregiver part is what usually gets me in trouble.

  • Staciehew February 23, 2013 - 5:29 pm Reply

    Intellectual and advocate for me I can deal with, but I’m offended at being called a caregiver! This gif is about as caring as I get. http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmk6pqZEt71qg945w.gif

  • Guest February 24, 2013 - 8:26 pm Reply

    I am 46% intellectual; 19% caregiver, and 15% athlete. I guess that’s right.

  • Kitten Mittons February 24, 2013 - 8:27 pm Reply

    I am 46% intellectual, 19% caregiver and 15% athlete. I guess that’s right.

  • Kristine February 25, 2013 - 2:44 pm Reply

    I got 48% caregiver, 24% intellectual, and 8% advocate… leaving 20% to the imagination – or just pure awesomeness. I guess that’s pretty accurate. My main goal has always been to be a mom, and I love taking care of my nieces and nephews… and my dog, since he’s my only baby at the moment. And I got my masters, so I have a brain. Eh.

  • Kristine February 25, 2013 - 2:44 pm Reply

    And also, since everyone loves twitter: https://twitter.com/thatkrissy/status/306126257572163585

  • Lenni February 25, 2013 - 4:28 pm Reply

    48% Caregiver
    22% Intellectual
    10% Spiritual

    😛
    yes we cookie!

    • lenni February 25, 2013 - 4:33 pm Reply

      Also, i’d like to draw attention to the Free Pony and Ice Cream political campaign. i’ts real.

  • Holly February 25, 2013 - 5:16 pm Reply

    45% Caregiver

    23% Intellectual

    12% Visionary

    Sounds good.

  • Tina February 26, 2013 - 10:50 am Reply

    intellectual and spiritual

  • Sarah Tudor February 26, 2013 - 8:55 pm Reply

    I’m strongly Caregiver, followed by advocate and intellectual. Interesting!

  • Debbie B February 27, 2013 - 7:37 pm Reply

    i took the quiz and it says : I’m 39% intellectual, 28% caregiver and a 20% visionary!

    debbiebellows (at)gmail (dot) com

  • Meredith Guthrie February 28, 2013 - 3:34 pm Reply

    I’m 36% Caregiver, 34% Intellectual, 11% Queen, 19% Other. I’m usually pretty “Other.” 😉

  • Jessica Schneider March 2, 2013 - 10:36 pm Reply

    I’m 37% intellectual, 33% caregiver, and 10% visionary. A know-it-all that needs someone to care for and always wishing for something more.

  • jennifer horn March 5, 2013 - 2:57 pm Reply

    I’m a caregiver and intellectual.

  • Katie March 8, 2013 - 7:23 pm Reply

    35% Caregiver, 23% Spiritual, 22% Creative

  • roachc420 March 9, 2013 - 3:23 am Reply

    According to this quiz, I’m 37% Intellectual, 23% Creative, 20% Rebel and 20% Other. Hmm.. I’m also a Tax Preparer that is a fire performer on the off season (or vice versa depending on the time of year 😉 )

  • Skrrrl March 9, 2013 - 7:57 am Reply

    So I’m 35% creative, 25% intellectual and 25% caregiver. It’s like having the internet say, “She’s a sweetheart. She’s just not that smart.”

  • Kathleen March 9, 2013 - 2:18 pm Reply

    So, turns out I’m mostly a caregiver. Which is ok, I love my baby. She laughs every time I start laughing at something on here. And then we can’t stop laughing, at least until we need to breath again. We like to laugh. Anyway, then I’m creative, with a tiny bit of intellectual to mix things up. For some reason, I always thought I was smarter than that. Huh

  • CKH in SLC March 11, 2013 - 12:28 am Reply

    Much to my surprise, I tested out as mostly caregiver – aack! At lest analytical was a close second. Whew.

  • shansynn1 March 11, 2013 - 9:59 am Reply

    I’m 34% Intellectual, 33% Caregiver, 13% Rebel and 20% Other. Not sure what the rebel means lol

  • Emily N. March 11, 2013 - 3:38 pm Reply

    I’m 44% Intellectual, 23% Caregiver, 13% Spiritual.

  • Saraplayspianotoo March 11, 2013 - 11:53 pm Reply

    38% Caregiver; 26% Intellectual; 16% Spiritual; 20% Others

  • Kerry March 12, 2013 - 10:02 pm Reply

    I’m 35% Athlete, 27% Caregiver and 18% Fashionista.

  • Anna R March 13, 2013 - 12:42 am Reply

    I’m 38% Caregiver, 23% Creative and 19% Intellectual. I think this is pretty spot on for me. I’ve wanted to be a doctor/writer since I was a little kid.

  • Cortney Jo May March 13, 2013 - 10:36 am Reply

    Caregiver, Athlete, Intellectual. Ehh sounds about right.

  • cnuland March 13, 2013 - 10:08 pm Reply

    Mine was Caregiver, Intellectual, Creative. I think that fits pretty well

  • maria cantu March 14, 2013 - 8:59 pm Reply

    Turns out I am 43% caregiver, and 19% spiritual, and 18% intellectual.

  • anash March 14, 2013 - 11:08 pm Reply

    43% Caregiver

    A Caregiver is someone who lives to give and needs to be useful.

    22% Intellectual

    If you’re an Intellectual, you’re always seeking knowledge and wisdom.

    15% Visionary

    Visionary women see important things before others do and make new rules that change the world.

    Thanks for a super giveaway!
    My email: anashct1 [at] yahoo [dot] com

  • Betty C March 15, 2013 - 2:02 pm Reply

    I am 41% Caregiver, 29% Intellectual and 12% Advocate

    Pretty much what I should have expected.

  • AngelaLilly March 15, 2013 - 5:05 pm Reply

    hmmm I took the test a second time and thought I gave the same answers but it broke down differently…same characteristics but different % for each:

    33% Advocate

    Advocates are passionate about causes, strongly principled and feel things deeply.

    26% Caregiver

    A Caregiver is someone who lives to give and needs to be useful.

    21% Intellectual

    If you’re an Intellectual, you’re always seeking knowledge and wisdom.

    Angie
    14earth at gmail dot com

  • AngelaLilly March 15, 2013 - 5:05 pm Reply

    I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/312670006540369920
    Angie
    14earth at gmail dot com

  • Lo March 20, 2013 - 12:14 pm Reply

    I didn’t even get past question #1. The only thing I can’t live without is my bed. 🙁

  • Sarah Countiss April 2, 2013 - 11:59 am Reply

    Sooooooo…who won?

  • Amanda May 9, 2013 - 1:10 am Reply

    36% Caregiver, 28% Intellectual, 16% Visionary.

  • katojane June 3, 2013 - 3:54 am Reply

    56% caregiver 11% spiritual 10% intellectual 🙂

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