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   I took a look at the name and birthdate "test" the Bizkit put up on his site.  Now, I don't usually put much credence into stuff like that.  You know, horoscopes, astrology and the like, but sometimes, what they say can be pretty weird.  I mean, I don't think that our personalities are preordained just by when we are born, or the meaning of the name we are given.  I feel that the person we become is determined by how we are raised and life experience.

   However, as I did this little test thing, and read the results, I was surprised by how accurately it did describe my personality.  Which put some of my long held beliefs to the test.  Of course there were some points that were wrong, but isn't every rule verified by its exceptions?  

   Let me give a couple examples from what this thing said about me.  With my birthday, it lists several categories, but most of them are just statistics.  How many days/weeks/hours, etc., its been since you were born.  Birth/death rate for that year.  Stuff like that.  But the one that caught my attention (and the whole reason I started writing about this.) was Life Path Number.  This is based in Numerology, (I don't claim to have any knowledge about it.  But I may start researching.) and is supposed to represent who you are at birth and the traits you will carry throughout your life.

   My Life Path Number is 3.  And the traits for a "3" are as follows:  (You don't have to read through this, its just here for reference.  You can jump down to the bottom, if you want.)

The number 3 Life Path is one that emphasizes expression, sociability, and creativity as the lesson to be learned in this life. Here we are apt to find the entertainers of the world, bright, effervescent, sparkling people with very optimistic attitudes. A truly gifted 3 possesses the most exceptional creative skills, normally in the verbal realm, writing, speaking, acting, or similar endeavors. The lesson to be learned with a 3 life path is that of achievement through expression. The bright side of this path stresses harmony, beauty and pleasures; of sharing your creative talents with the world. Capturing your capability in creative self-expression is the highest level of attainment for this life path. The characteristics of the 3 are warmth and friendliness, a good conversationalist, social and open. A good conversationalist both from the standpoint of being a delight to listen to, but even more importantly, one who has the ability to listen to others. Accordingly, the life path 3 produces individuals who are always a welcome addition to any social situation and know how to make others feel at home. The creative imagination is present, if sometimes latent, as the 3 may not be moved to develop his talent. The approach to life tends to be exceedingly positive, however, and your disposition is almost surely sunny and open-hearted. You effectively cope with all of the many setbacks that occur in life and readily bounce back for more. It is usually easy for you to deal with problems because you can freely admit the existence of problems without letting them get you down. You have good manners and seem to be very conscious of other people's feelings and emotions. Life is generally lived to the fullest, often without much worry about tomorrow. You are not very good at handling money because of a general lack of concern about it. You spend it when you have it and don't when you don't.
On the negative side, a 3 may be so delighted with the joy of living that the life becomes frivolous and superficial. You may scatter your abilities and express little sense of purpose. The 3 can be an enigma, for no apparent reason you may become moody and tend to retreat. Escapist tendencies are not uncommon with the 3 life path, and you find it very hard to settle into one place or one position. Guard against being critical of others, impatient, intolerant, or overly optimistic.
Typically, the life path 3 gives an above-average ability in some art form. This can encompass painting, interior decorating, landscaping, crafts, writing, music, or the stage, or all of the above. You are apt to be a happy, inspired person, constantly seeking the stimuli of similar people. Your exuberant nature can take you far, especially if you are ever able to focus your energies and talents.
   It says that, basically, I'm a very social person.  Which is true.  I like to be around other people, and truly enjoy meeting new people.  And I've never had a problem with making friends, even if I go somewhere I don't know anybody.  It also says that I am a good conversationalist, both in speaking and listening.  I don't know too much about the speaking part, but I think that I am a good listener.  (I must be because for some reason most people I meet tend to want to tell me their life's story, or all of their problems.)  My attitude on life is just how it is explained above, too.  (Even the money part, unfortunately.)  But, where I have to disagree with the first paragraph is in the artistic expression part.  Yes, I do like to paint, (Not pictures, or anything so ambitious.  I paint miniatures.  Different subject there.) but I don't believe that I'm all that good.  And, really don't like to show my work off.  I guess I'm not a truly talented "3".

   The second paragraph isn't me at all.  With the exception of finding it hard to stay in one place, or position long.  (Which may explain why I have been in the Army for so long.  I get to move around a lot.  Which I do like, usually.)  I don't take life too seriously, but I don't blow it off either.  And, when I start a project, I tend to focus on its completion.  Often to the exclusion to almost all else.  And, I am rarely critical of others, almost never impatient, or intolerant.  But, I do tend to be extremely optimistic.  (Life's too short to be otherwise.)

   The third paragraph, I just don't really understand too much.  I don't have an above average ability in any art form.  That's my brother (in music), and my sister (in painting).  Unless you consider having a talent for fixing mechanical objects an art form.  (And some might.)
   Most of what is said about my personality in this is stuff that I don't believe can be much affected by how you were raised.  A talent for an art form can't be learned, you either have it, or you don't.  (You can teach someone without talent to produce art, but it will not be as intuitive for others to interpret.)  I don't have a talent for painting, though I do enjoy the time I spend doing it.  Being a good with other people is a little harder to define.  I am good with people.  I don't know why, I say what is on my mind.  I'm brutally honest at times.  Most people don't like that.  But, I have never had a problem because of it.  (Except the one time I told my Battalion Commander that I thought he was an idiot, and then continued to explain why.  But, hey, he asked what I thought, and I asked if he was sure he wanted me to answer.  Not my fault he said yes.)  
   I just noticed that I was originally trying to prove that my point of view (Nurture over Nature) is the correct one.  And here I am, unable to prove that I am correct.  I hate when that happens.  But, my views still haven't changed.  Although I do have to admit, I now have some more food for thought on the subject.  Well, time to do some research about this stuff.
I'll See ya'll later.