Cogitated & Digested

Just been watching Newsnight, they had a focus group about potential new Labour Party leaders. The people in the group were a mixture of people.

They were shown the picture of John McDonnell - none recognised him. After seeing his and the other potential candidates they were asked who they would like to be leader and hence Prime Minister.

4 people out of 30 picked him, based on a photo.

Is it me, or???????

A close friend or lover could share a secret with you today, dear Leo. An older person, perhaps an author or politician whom you particularly admire could be in the news. You yourself could feel inspired to work on creative projects of some kind, although the downside might be that you keep working at it for too long and could well exhaust yourself. Remember to take breaks. You need to relax a little. And remember to take time out to eat.

Why so many caveats? I'd like my horoscopes to be direct. As yet no secret divulged, Harriet Harman will stand for deputy leader - so number two not applicable! Work project going well and I am doing the rest - but I never forget food!

Seeing as this is a new blog, I should probably lay my personality open a bit for those who believe in those things. I must admit I do find them quite interesting, but wouldn;t base my life around them (similar to horoscopes in that regard).

This one's a Jung-Myers-Briggs one, it's similar to one I've done before (test available at http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes1.htm)

I am...
Introverted Intuitive Feeling Judging: a Counsellor Realist

There were a couple of indepth descriptions; some phrases I agreed with (or liked to think!):

tend to be private, sensitive people, and are not generally visible leaders, they nevertheless work quite intensely with those close to them, quietly exerting their influence behind the scenes

Counselors can be hard to get to know. They have an unusually rich inner life, but they are reserved and tend not to share their reactions except with those they trust. With their loved ones, certainly, Counselors are not reluctant to express their feelings,

Counselors can be hurt rather easily by those around them, which, perhaps, is one reason why they tend to be private people, mutely withdrawing from human contact. At the same time, friends who have known a Counselor for years may find sides emerging which come as a surprise. Not that they are inconsistent; Counselors value their integrity a great deal, but they have intricately woven, mysterious personalities which sometimes puzzle even them.

There are some fair points there. These tests are good boosts for your self esteem anyway (they always put a positive spin on things).

Well, 7.30 was the right time - wouldn't it be nice to have such powers of foresight all the time! And wouldn't it be nice to have such good timing with the racquet. Lets just say I was quite rusty, so I have to keep going in order to redeem myself in some way. And friendly people too.

One of the things I enjoy from seeing sport "live" is watching someone with great ability do something well. In fact, seeing people do something well is something I do get pleasure out of. I think more people should do this - it's all around us if you look.

I've recently moved a month ago(again), and going through my paperwork realised I have lived in six different towns in the last three years. All but one was a decision of mine for work or educational purposes. The one I didn't choose for myself - my latest move - I had no feelings for or against it.

I've got changing addresses down to a tee, can pack in an instant, all good skills! The thing that is the hardest are the social networks that, as you can imagine, are fragmented to say the least!

I lived in my last place for 15 months and by the end had realised that everyone I knew was connected to work. They were a great bunch of people; but I began to feel I should be brave and go and find new people.

So this weekend, decided to look for courses and clubs around my area (moved to a village in the Lake District) to expand my horizons: Badminton and Yoga are enrolling this week. Keep fit in body and mind.

It's just the first step, hopefully I'll be able to push myself and initiate conversation and not be ultrasafe and regret it...

The badminton could be difficult as there is no time to turn up for, so I'm guessing half seven in the evening is about right, should catch the beginning, middle or end, I hope!