Persona Vs. Personality

I've been thinking a lot about different personality types as of late.

Observation is my greatest tool in this expedition.  Talking and reading can excavate some information, but there is something amazing about simply watching.  Rawness and depth are revealed.

Here I would like to introduce my two opponents:

Persona

Vs.

Personality

Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines them as following:
[I picked a few definitions out of the many]

Persona
1. An individual's social facade or front 2. The personality that a person (as an actor or politician) projects in public

Personality
1. The complex of characteristics that distinguishes an individual or a nation or group; especially the totality of an individual's behavioral and emotional characteristics

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It's a distressing thing to me that the line between the two has become so faded and dull. The demand for something acceptable overtaking the respect for individuality. A plain cover put on a wild and colorful story.
There are quite a few people who would confess to living their life as an actor- afraid of judgement, or plain old dislike for who they are. I find this frightening. Of course here and there everyone does act a little [for me it occurs most often in banks and various respectable establishments], and there are times when it is necessary to dress things up a bit nicer [for me, lowering my voice to a more reasonable decibel].

So the goal I have set before myself is to know personalities [and never hesitate to make mine known]. Enter conversation, encouragement, patience, acceptance, and trust skills. Talk about a deluge of things to acquire more of! And before all that is the harrowing task of laying aside my tendency for biting sarcasm. Talk about sacrifice!
But I am all about lists and to-dos, so feel free to join me as I venture into the uncomfortable and difficult, the uncharted and dangerous lands- the terrifying journey into the human soul.

Shhhhhhh-oos

I have decided that I am allowed to buy a new pair of shoes for fall. Perhaps you ask what my reasoning for this is? I have none. Simply put, it was an executive decision made by yours truly. There are just so many wonderful pairs out there right now. I have also decided that I want to order them, because getting packages in the mail is my favorite thing.

Oxfords keep grabbing my attention, but I really want something fresh.
Here's my list so far-



Dobbyn Gray Oxfords

 


Fluevog Everest Heels



Kimchi Blue Leather Heeled Oxford



Portable Art Platforms



Capped & Cuffed Booties

I've placed some restrictions on what I can buy [why am I so reasonable and responsible?] They have to be under $100 and not have too big of a heel [I really don't enjoy wearing big heels]. So basically my options are slim. But I believe in myself. I'll just keep searching until I find the perfect pair.

And We're Back!

We rolled into town last night about ten and rolled into bed as soon as possible.

As I was getting a few things out of my suitcase last night I was struck by how tired I was after vacationing for 5 days. It's a bit ridiculous. We work so hard to get ready for vacation, and then work hard again when we come home in order to catch up. But perhaps this is what happens when you fill your vacation with such a variety of activities.

 I thought we were a pretty good looking couple driving over for our show in Kennewick.

 Very fun show at the Red Room with Shannon Stevens and Hey Marseilles. We played with Shannon again on Saturday in Seattle and all felt so privileged to share the stage with her.

What are the odds that our two very dear friends, John and Leah, were getting married on the west side of state the day we were driving over! Max and I were so glad we got be there. Such a beautiful occasion that prompted tears several times. I really can't help it when two amazing people are joined so perfectly. I'm just a romanticist.

Lunch stop on the road!

 Two looong days of wearing contacts meant a glasses day was necessary. It worked out pretty well while it was raining. And then it got sunny. And I was trying to drive. Thus glasses with glasses. Pretty cutting edge.

This, I would call disgusting. A real quick glimpse at the sort of shopping opportunities in Sunriver. I believe that is supposed to be a nightgown.

Enchiladas for 32 Sonnelands at reunion. Two of those trays are double stacked.

 [Note: we did not eat all of them. There was a good amount leftover for lunch.]

Doubly exposed because there was lots of it. Reading time. And truck time with Josiah.

Neither of us are really that great at taking pictures. I'm usually more concerned with having fun than capturing every moment. But there were definitely some fun times. Lots of swimming [which for me equals reading in a swimsuit by the pool], biking, and hanging out. We also found what I like to call our "couple sport", tennis! I had played occasionally, but this was Max's first time and he was a natural [of course]. So now we are set on buying our own rackets and balls and hitting up the courts. Lucky for us there are some just a short bike ride away. We're pretty convinced that we're going to become amazing, fyi.

Vacationing allowed quite a bit of thinking, and thus writing, so I will be sharing more soon!