Idealist Dreamers, INFP‘s make up less than 2% of the population. INFPs are introspective, private (outside of blogging?), creative (hope so) and highly idealistic individuals that have a constant desire to be on a meaningful path (I can’t deny it). They are driven by their values and seek peace. Empathetic and compassionate, they want to help others and humanity as a whole. INFPs are imaginative, artistic and often have a talent for language and writing (Why thank you!).

INFPs value authenticity, acceptance, and the search for meaning in life in both the ordinary events of life and the grand scheme of the universe. One source of sustenance for INFPs are those small, genuine gestures from the heart (like when my friend Dayna remembered that I love chocolate oranges!), be they from loved ones or strangers.

Many INFPs do not like attempts to impose shoulds and have-tos. These INFPs find absolute systems of rules that everyone must abide to as confining and arbitrary and simply unfair. (Boundaries? Boxes? NEVER!) As such, INFPs may rail against words that imply that a value system can be imposed from the outside. Sometimes INFPs deny having ideals or principles since it’s possible to equate a reliance on principles with dogmatism and inflexibility. (Um… is my house bugged?) Instead, they prefer to talk about feelings: not momentary emotional states but the personal values on which the feeling function operates. (HAHA. If my friend Phil reads this, he will be laughing at this point.) They’re more spiritually aware than most people, and are more in touch with their soul than others. Most INFPs have strong faith. (True.)

Creative, smart, idealistic, loners, disorganized, (hey now…) they can be overwhelmed by unpleasant feelings. Ambivalent of the rules, solitary, liking esoteric things, and wounded at the core they are prone to dreaming about a rescuer. (Ok! Can we get back to the good stuff now?) Observers who do not like crowds, they like the rain and sometimes can’t control fearful thoughts. They are attracted to the counter culture and can be pessimistic. (Who me?)

When it comes to the mundane details of life maintenance, INFPs are typically completely unaware of such things. (HAHAHAHA…) They might go for long periods without noticing a stain on the carpet, but carefully and meticulously brush a speck of dust off of their project booklet. (HAHAHAHAHAHA. Did you guys talk to Nate before you wrote this?)

Highly creative, artistic and spiritual, they can produce wonderful works of art, music and literature. INFPs are natural artists. (Thank you!) They will find great satisfaction if they encourage and develop their artistic abilities. That doesn’t mean that an INFP has to be a famous writer or painter in order to be content. Simply the act of “creating” will be a fulfilling source of renewal and refreshment to the INFP. (Agreed.)

Which type are you?

Sources: INFP Profile | Personality Page | Jung Type Descriptions | Take a Simple Version of the Test Here

The other evening there was a bit less bite in the air. The hurricane in the Atlantic was pulling cooler and dryer air over us and I was practically high with happiness. I told Nate that we might be forced to move somewhere with mid-70′s weather all year round because my mood was so dramatically influenced by the bit of coolness in the air. I think I have seasonal affective disorder but instead of for winter, it’s for this oppressive summer heat. OPPRESSIVE I tell you!

This morning I took my phone on my walk with Eisley. We live just southeast of downtown Orlando in a residential area with lots of old oak trees and lakes. It’s very pretty for walks. Eisley likes the ducks. I like the views.

Happy Holiday Weekend!

I’m here in Montréal, trying my hardest not to draw attention to my (very American) lack of multilingual talents. I’m resolving to learn Spanish, Italian, and French so that I can easily travel to Canada, Europe, and Latin America with ease. Plus, I just think it’s charming when people can switch between languages like it’s nothing. SO DAMN CHARMING. I spent the last day and a half walking and bicycling around the city with the ever talented Timco and his absolutely fantastic cousin and photographer (our host) Monique. So far, my favorite area is the Old Port. It reminds me of Paris meets St. Augustine meets San Francisco. I can’t exactly put my finger on it, truthfully. It reminds me of a memory, like from a dream, that I just can’t pinpoint.

Tomorrow we have a day of rest to gear up for the wedding on Saturday. It’s going to be quite the adventure. I hope to have many stories to regale you with afterward. If I survive. ;)

Montréal is lovely though and the weather is like a dream. Here are some images from the last two days around the city all shot with the 50mm 1.2L (because it’s all I had on me)…

I’ll be out of the country till late Sunday night with no phone access and limited access to email so thanks for your patience as Nate and I’s response times will be slower than normal until I get back.

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I’ve been a bit melancholy lately. So I’m happy that these photos are a bit un-sunny. Funny how when I don’t alter the images at all in photoshop they seem to tell a lot more about what I was feeling when I took them. A few of you asked for my newest playlist that I’d been working on and let me tell you, it is sooooo good. Here it is:

I LOVE Beautiful Melodies Mix

Click on it to be taken to the list in iTunes where you can buy the songs.

All shot in NYC in 2010 on PX Color Shade First Flush film on a 1960′s Polaroid SX-70 One Step Alpha.