Carrie12345 Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 I have to write a 2-3 minute speech introducing myself “through three main points that are self-defining.” I’m not looking for anyone else to define me, lol. I think I’ve come up with 2 decent points so far. But I’m curious how quickly others can come up with 3 self-defining points. Show me! 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 While I am willing to blab most things for the sake of education, I don't respond well to exercises of this kind because I am otherwise a rather private person. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cintinative Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 woman mother home educator 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 I could come up with three easily - first three that came to mind were mom, runner, and reader but I'm not a runner anymore since I got injured 😞 so I'd replace that with friend or wife. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Louise Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 creative, likes autonomy, finds people and their relationships with each other endlessly fascinating (and frustrating!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scholastica Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 42 minutes ago, Carrie12345 said: I have to write a 2-3 minute speech introducing myself “through three main points that are self-defining.” I’m not looking for anyone else to define me, lol. I think I’ve come up with 2 decent points so far. But I’m curious how quickly others can come up with 3 self-defining points. Show me! 😁 Self-defining, as in they define themselves? Or are they trying to ask you to define them? This is confusing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidlit Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Mother reader/learner Wife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brittany1116 Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Hmm. It would depend on the audience or context. I think I can be defined in a dozen ways, but that what is relevant at the moment can vary. There are too many ways for this to go. Do you go obvious with "wife and mother"? Nationality or ethnicity? Religion or philosophical leanings? Day job and hobbies? I'd have to know more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted January 21, 2023 Author Share Posted January 21, 2023 27 minutes ago, Rosie_0801 said: While I am willing to blab most things for the sake of education, I don't respond well to exercises of this kind because I am otherwise a rather private person. 😁 Maybe that’s part of it for me! I’m most definitely not private in the majority of situations, but this is with brand new people. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 4 minutes ago, Carrie12345 said: Maybe that’s part of it for me! I’m most definitely not private in the majority of situations, but this is with brand new people. I just don't think I'm everybody's business. I always hated those 'blab personal information for the teacher' essays at the beginning of the new school years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoVanGogh Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Gardener Gardener Gardener Oh, I should put mom and wife on the list. 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 You don’t need to define yourself or rate your worth. Just describe the things that make you different than the average other person with this assignment. For most of us that would be mother, how long we homeschooled (or specifically classically homeschooled and what that means), and one other defining thing about our interests or history. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Rosie_0801 said: While I am willing to blab most things for the sake of education, I don't respond well to exercises of this kind because I am otherwise a rather private person. 😁 Yeah, I hate intrusive prompts and would have to resort to identifying as a prompt-hater in some creative way. If I could get over being ticked off. Lol! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grace Hopper Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 I am thinking if I went back to school as an older student, I’d keep it fun. Like, just make up whatever you want. Then sell it hard for a good grade. But I just have a bit of rebel in me. 😂 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Autodidact follower of Christ having trouble with the third - for some reason I don’t really feel defined as a woman or even as a wife or mother, even though I certainly am all of those things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Not sure I understood the question. I pictured describing three events that show important aspects of who I am. Then I saw people listing 3 words. Let's see .... Childlike lifelong learner. Organizer of thoughts and things. Nurturer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Chatterbox Happy go lucky Easily bored 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted January 21, 2023 Author Share Posted January 21, 2023 I am relieved that some people are questioning the wording of the assignment, because I found it to be slightly confusing, too. And while the content of this class has already specifically addressed the non-existence of silly questions, I am terrified of asking silly questions. Which meant I had to run to Google, which didn’t address my explicit question, but did bring me some peace with the direction I intend to go with it. However, now I’m wrestling with the thought that perhaps it’s almost a mini-test to see who reaches out for clarification. Which could be me overthinking, or me being astute. Who knows? So I’m going to step way out of my comfort zone and ask. In the meantime, I’m going to continue working on it the way I’ve interpreted, and trust Google in its majority opinion that there is no correct or incorrect criteria for defining oneself. And continue to dig deep for 1 more thing that flows well with the other two. Also, when did the Meyers Briggs add a 5th letter?!?!?! Mine is Turbulent, surprise, surprise! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted January 21, 2023 Author Share Posted January 21, 2023 Also, I adore being cheeky in assignments. The FIRST time I tried to go back to school, at 21, my first paper was on my feelings about taking Eng Comp with non-parenting 18yos living at home. I got an A. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Organiser Needs mental stimulation Interested in physical activity and health Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 cat lady maker reader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 7 hours ago, Carrie12345 said: Also, when did the Meyers Briggs add a 5th letter?!?!?! Mine is Turbulent, surprise, surprise! I think it’s unofficial but brilliant. I am a T as well, and it explains so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 15 hours ago, Rosie_0801 said: While I am willing to blab most things for the sake of education, I don't respond well to exercises of this kind because I am otherwise a rather private person. 😁 This! I think a lot of these type of assignments are just power plays from the people who assign them. If the goal is two write a 2-3 minutiae introductory speech, it should be up to the person to decide what to include. I’ve done several speaker intros and the speakers send me their bios. The information in the bio is always professional with maybe a personal line about a hobby thrown in at the end. If I do t get a bio, then I email the person an open ended questions asking what they want me to include. Thaf said, say whatever you want to. Lots of things define us. It’s doesn’t have to be particularly revealing, you can state the obvious. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 6 minutes ago, TechWife said: Thaf said, say whatever you want to. Lots of things define us. It’s doesn’t have to be particularly revealing, you can state the obvious. Yes to this. I could pick among several things that define me; I'd tailor it to the audience. family person (wife/mother/sibling), amateur cooking enthusiast, former homeschool "teacher", wannabe gardener, Christian, needlecrafter, book/library lover, shy introvert, hiker/nature lover, lover of leisure, apathetic housekeeper. Honestly, from reading your posts here, I think you ( @Carrie12345 not the person I'm quoting) have lots of ways to define yourself. "First responder supporter" is one I can think of though my wording is clunky. (My sister used to call herself an athletic supporter because of involvement with her kids' sports.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 I hate that kind of personal stuff and it's way too vague. I'd just pick some crap and bs it. I'd not think some stupid assignment is worth more effort than that tbh. I'd probably pick, mom, something to do with health, and something to do with outdoors or learning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleowl Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 I am a giraffe, the holder of the Guinness world record for longest beard, and a liar. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Quiet. Introverted. Private. That's if you want to be a bit cheeky, lol. Those are clearly not mine my actual , as the first word is quiet. I am usually quite private with new people, and I don't like the idea of self-defining myself to begin with. I am a complicated and ever-changing creature, dang it. I would probably try to make all three points connected to the class or overall course of study, and they can learn what defines me over time. Or not. As they wish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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