#especially drenthe

[jane-not-rizzoli]

(Drenthe, 2014ish)

[thoughtlessarse]

Dozens of pesticides from agriculture and floriculture can be found in a radius of over 2 kilometers from the nearest field, according to new research by the citizen collective Meten=Weten. The pesticides aren’t only present during periods when they are the most used, but all year round, Trouw reports. The study by Meten=Weten, a citizens’ collective that conducts research into pesticides, focused mainly on the harmful effects of floriculture. The researchers took regular measurements for a year at seven different locations in Gelderland and Drenthe - some close to agricultural land, others far away in protected nature reserves. They found pesticide residues over 2 kilometers away from the nearest field, and not just when they are actively in use but all year round. At a measuring point in Diever (Drenthe), located 50 meters away from a field, the researchers found high peaks of the weedkillers pendimethalin and prosulfocarb, especially in the spring. The average concentration of pesticides in Diever was five times higher than in Wageningen, where the measuring point was in the protected part of the Veluwe, over 2 kilometers away from the nearest field. Yet here, too, researchers found pesticide residues all year round. In total, they traced around 70 different pesticides in the two provinces.

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I'm pretty sure crop duster planes are not used in the Netherlands, which makes these finding all the more disturbing.

[beardless-bearded-vulture]

A wolf got hit by a car in Drenthe, the Netherlands, the second roadkill wolf in my country in a week's time.

Wolves returned just a few years ago after only being seen sporadically for the past 150 years. In those 150 years the country has changed a lot and there's barely any space or resources left for wild animals, human-wildlife conflicts are the result. Especially wolves, being the biggest predator we have, get to 'enjoy' the spotlights. They're not as afraid of humans as they should be. In November someone got chased (not hunted) by a wolf while out biking, about a month after a wolf was filmed casually wandering close to a family with children. Every so often a wolf is spotted in a town. Sheep are found dead in their pastures. Wolves are found dead alongside roads. Typical human-wildlife conflicts. Despite it all, most people are actually positive about the return of the wolf

[yeastymuffin]

16, 24, 29

Oh boy these are some good questions!

16. which stereotype about your country you hate the most and which one you somewhat agree with?

I honestly haven't a clue where to start with the stereotypes because I don't know how we are perceived at all. Every time there is a Dutch person in a TV show American (for example) they're German. Their accent is actually a poorly done German accent???? I guess, based on that, what I hate the most is the 'Dutch is basically German' statement.

Also, we are not all stoners!!! (but I am🤫)

We do bike a lot (i got drenched going to uni this morning by bike for example) and we, especially students and younger people, split the bill a lot of the time.

24. what other nation is joked about most often in your country?

The Belgians for sure. There is this stereotype/joke that they're dumb (which i don't agree with nor do i like those jokes). Also, we joke a lot about their roads being shitty (they're not that bad, but the second you cross the border you do feel the difference lol)

29. does your region/city have a beef with another place in your country?

UHHH, don't know if the city i live in right now has beef with other cities besides football rivalries but:

Volendam and Urk are our 'incest villages', with Urk also being very traditional.

Everyone hates Almere

The province of Drenthe isn't real

[mudpuddlenl]

We don’t celebrate it, because there’s a superstition from my mom’s side of the family about it. For some reason, several women in the family who have had the blow-up doll for their 50th birthday didn’t make it to their 51st, so using the blow-up doll is seen as extremely taboo (especially for the women of the family).

My dad can be stubborn and really wanted to still do one anyway, to the point my mom almost had a panic attack about the possibility of him going behind her back to get one. It ended up a blow-up-doll-less birthday, but that just shows how seriously my family takes it.

I have seen a lot of other families do it, we just don’t do it ourselves.

(We live in Drenthe, my dad’s from Groningen, my mom(‘s family) is Frisian)

Is it a specific dutch tradition or a family tradition? I'd love to hear more!

I live in the east, opposite to big cities such as Amsterdam and Rotterdam. In my area I've seen many decorated houses, usually with one blow up figure and a banner. I don't know if people do it across the country. My boyfriend's family's from Utrecht (central) and they've never heard about it.

I had to look up what started this tradition in the first place, because I honestly didn't have a clue. It started in the 60s and apparently it's based on the biblical story of Abraham & Sarah. Back in the sixties it used to be a milestone to reach the age of 50. It granted you access to a circle of wise people, "seeing" or "meeting" Abraham (as a man) or Sarah (as a woman). That's the best I can explain it, haha.

My mom's side of the family isn't religious, though. It's always been something we've done around here for as long as I can remember. We celebrate people reaching the age of 50 by displaying blow up figures (usually in the form of Abraham -an elderly man- or Sarah -a grey woman-), along with banners with poems about the person's character, mannerisms and quirks, pictures from them during their lifetime included.

In my aunt's case, there's a blow up pig (her favourite animal), a doll holding a bike with a crate that's filled with mail (she delivers mail) and a Tiroler blow up doll (she loves Austria and Germany) and several banners with pictures and poems about her. There's even more stuff out of frame too, like the Sarah blow up figure.

I hope this answers your question! 😊

Call to all Dutchies 🇳🇱 : do you celebrate this?? @borg-collective @shapeyoursmile (girl, waar is onze hele groep van vroeger gebleven?)

[airfirelove]

The Sensitive INTJ

(And other Fi users)

Our lovely INTJs have Fi in their function stack, which (I believe) causes them to be far more sensitive than they would like to have people believe. Fi is directed inward, but as I have been observing Fi users (INTJ, INFP, ISFP), it’s obvious that Fi is far more personal and (in my opinion) more sensitive than Fe. With it being an introverted function, it can cause the Fi user to be highly opinionated about what they love/hate, and I think Fi can become offended more easily than the outward facing Fe.

I’ve been studying how the cognitive functions appear in various types, and it really is fascinating.

In the case of the INTJ, I think that their Fi can be incredibly obvious if one knows how to look past their Ni/Te. I have done this while observing and getting to know an INTJ, and it did take a while for me to see it, but once I did it was quite clear.

Fi users (especially Fi-doms) seem to have the tendency of getting offended more often than Fe users. Fi anger blow-ups are (in my opinion) drastically different from Fe temper tantrums.

It’s like Fi anger is taking someone out with a sniper rifle because their attack will be more personal, while Fe anger is a tsunami that takes out anything and everyone in its path. This also works when someone else is angry with the Fi or Fe user: Fi is going to feel like they are being personally attacked; Fe is going to feel like they are being attacked but in a more indirect way. (This is also effected by the position of the Fi or Fe in the function stack).

Fi can present differently in people of the same type; some will have it more prominently than others, and this obviously will effect things too, but from what I have seen, Fi users tend to try to keep their emotions hidden. It is widely associated with “Fighting for “underdogs,” emotional restraint, nuanced morals and values, nurture and caregiving, sensitivity to perceived inequities and injustice” (-My True Type, A.J. Drenth).

But!! Fi users will process their emotions in a more extraverted way when they are feeling overwhelmed, but they will usually only do this with someone they trust, because they are not prone to share deep feelings with just anyone.

So the INTJ’s Fi is there, it’s sensitive, and it will get offended at you.

[mytwilightimagines13]

Amnesia (Book Three)(Part Two)

Empty

Alec made his way towards the training room. Not to practice, but for a small meeting. When he opened the door, Felix, Demetri and Jane where already waiting for him. Jane was standing with a perfect straight posture, hands together in front of her. Felix and Demetri on the other hand where leaning against some of the props, having a quiet conversation. Alec closed the door behind him and joined the small group of the guard. “Brother, what is going on? Where is Maeryn?” Jane asked. “I wanted to discuss something regarding Maeryn.” He said while Demetri and Felix looked at him, waiting patiently for what he has to say. Truthfully, Maeryn had gained a special place in the hearts of the other two guards. “Which is?” Demetri asked. “We all know that our quiet days will most likely be soon over. Aro, Marcus and Caius where discussing it. More vampires are gathering. They think a war is coming soon.” Alec started. “What has this to do with Maeryn?” Felix asked. “I wanted to ask you, when the time comes, to keep her safe. They would want her dead, especially because she has a very powerful gift. She is a threat. When a war breaks out, they will surely come after Jane and I. We have cause to many trouble and deaths, but Maeryn has barely touched anyone. I just ask for you to keep her alive, especially you Felix.” Alec continued. “Don’t you think they won’t come after me as much as they come after you?” Felix asked. “I know they will, but Demetri is a greater target, because he can track them down. Besides you are the strongest vampire there is. I am sure you can keep her safe.” Felix nodded his head. “So, what is the plan, brother?” Jane asked. It had been a relatively quiet day in the castle. Truth be told, it had been a relatively quiet month. Alec and Maeryn had shared the wonderful news of their engagement. Aro was thrilled with the news, Marcus was bored as always and Caius simply congratulated the couple. Over all, the whole guard was happy for them but everyone’s excitement was quite cool. As if they were worried. Admittedly, Maeryn also felt a kind of threat hanging around the castle, as if something bad was about to happen. Maeryn had been in quite deep thoughts, when suddenly, two strong and familiar arms wrapped around her waist. “Good evening, amore mio.” Alec whispered softly in her ear. Maeryn smiled and leaned back into his arms. “Good evening.” She whispered back. She turned her head around slightly so she could lay a small peck on his lips. She was about to pull away when his hand cupped her face and he pulled her closer to him. It was a passionate kiss, but also a demanding one. He kissed her as if it would be their last. Maeryn smiled slightly against his lips as her head went blank. Something that always happened when Alec kissed her. She wrapped her arms around his neck and deepened the kiss slightly when suddenly a loud bang could be heard. Maeryn pulled away. “What was that?” she asked worried. “I don’t know.” Alec said and he ran out of the room towards where the bang was heard. Maeryn followed.

The bang came from the throne room. What Maeryn saw was horrifying. Dozens of vampires where fighting the Volturi. But there was not much time to watch the scene unfold. Soon three vampires started attacking her and Alec. Maeryn quickly dodged them and used her gift to quickly destroy them. She quickly tried to see where Alec was but she couldn’t find him. More vampires attacked her. Two grabbed her arms while another jumped onto her back, trying to rip her head off. Maeryn growled and used her gift to push the three vampires off of her while Felix ran to her and got rid of the one on her back. Maeryn ripped the heads off of the other two, not even bothering with her gift. She was thankful for the combat training she received all these years while being a member of the Volturi. Her gift was fast, but it had been slightly too slow when it came to larger groups of vampires at once, and many where targeting her right now. More and more vampires came and attacked them. Even the three elders where fighting. Yes even Marcus. Felix tried to keep many vampires off her but there were too many. Every member of the coven needed to fight their own fights. Maeryn saw Jane struggling and kicked the vampire who was running towards into the wall and went to help Jane. The vampire was about to rip Jane’s head off when Maeryn concentrated and used her gift. The vampire soon froze in his spot as cracks quickly started to form in his skin, and soon he vanished into a pile of ashes. “Thank you.” Jane said relieved. “My pleasure.” Maeryn said, but soon she felt a vampire pulling her hair. Small cracks where forming on her forehead and cheek. Jane saw this and quickly used her gift while Demetri came, ripping the head off of the vampire. Maeryn rubbed her head while the cracks quickly healed. “Thank you Demetri.” Maeryn said. Demetri nodded his head and continued the fight. Maeryn tried to find Alec while continuing fighting the intruders. Maeryn recognised a few of them. She recognised the Denali sisters Tanya and Kate along with Kate’s mate Garrett , the Amazon coven, Kachirir, Zafrina and Senna, the Egyptian coven, Amun, Kebi, Benjamin and Tia and many more covens who the Volturi has been a threat to. Tanya attacked Maeryn, but Maeryn was fast and grabbed Tanya by her arm and smashed in her head. Kate saw this and quickly made her way towards Maeryn but Demetri was fast and pushed Kate away. Garrett growled and started to fight Demetri. Admittedly, Garrett was a good fighter and Demetri was having trouble fighting him off. Garrett had almost defeated Demetri when Alec used his gift and made Garrett blind. Demetri used this to his advantage and ripped Garrett’s head off. Kate growled in pain and started attacking Demetri. She kicked him away and turned to Alec. Alec was using his gift but he was not fast enough. Kate grabbed him by his neck and used her gift on full power. Alec kneeled down on his knees in pain. Vladimir and Stephan from the Romanian coven walked towards Kate as she held Alec down. Stephan grabbed Maeryn tightly and made her look at Alec. Vladimir, Stephan and Kate smiled in victory at each other while Vladimir grabbed Alec’s head with both hands from behind. “I have been waiting for centuries for this moment. Go ahead. Look at your mate one last time. Know that when you die, you couldn’t do anything to save her. Remember. You brought her into our world. Innocent in a way. But she will also pay for her actions, the same as how you and your evil spawn of a sister will pay for yours.” Maeryn seemed paralysed and could no longer move as she watched her mate kneel down. His burgundy eyes looked into her crimson ones. Time seemed to go a lot slower. The love they shared between them seemed to explode. Every moment together, from the very first moment they had laid eyes on each other back when she was 15 years old, when Maeryn was human until the last kiss they shared, they could both feel. Love. That is what these two vampires shared. But that love was about to end soon. No more kisses. No more soft touches. No more rough

touches. No more small arguments. No more laying in each other’s arms. And then, there was the sound of metal being teared apart, and Alec’s head was no longer on his body. Vladimir and Stephan threw Alec’s head towards Maeryn and smirked in Triumph as Alec’s head rolled in front of Maeryn. Maeryn was frozen, she couldn’t do anything else but to look at her mate’s severed head while his body fell down to the ground. The light had vanished from Alec’s eyes. And with that the light in Maeryn’s life had vanished. Empty. That was all she felt at that moment. Empty. Maeryn was about to fall to the ground when Felix grabbed her. “Felix go!” Maeryn heard Jane scream. “You know where to find us!” Felix yelled as he picked Maeryn up and started to run. Maeryn remained in a state of disbelief. The one person she gave herself to, everything she ever owned, ever loved was gone. Felix kept running, fighting off many other vampires who wanted to kill the two of them. He eventually escaped the castle and ran. He ran all the way towards the Netherlands, Drenthe to be exact. Maeryn vaguely recognised it. It used to be her mother’s favourite holiday destination. She remember walking with her parents and their dog, Max. Felix ran deep into the forest and soon found a small cottage. It was made of oak wood, with a dark oak wood roof. A small stream of water passed besides the cottage, ending in a small pond where fish where swimming calmly. There was a small chimney on top of the roof. By the frontdoor, there were a few chairs with table. It looked rather cosy. Felix grabbed the key and walked inside, gently placing Maeryn on the couch. He walked into the kitchen and grabbed a blood bag out of the freezer and grave it to Maeryn. “Drink up. Those wounds need to heal.” He said. It had been the first thing he had said to her since they escaped the castle. Maeryn sighed and took the blood bag, taking a small sip. But, for the first time in her existence as a vampire, the blood made her slightly nauseous. Felix grabbed a blood bag himself and sat down on the sofa stool besides the couch. Maeryn looked around slightly. There was a large couch where she was sitting on at the moment. In front of the couch was a small coffee table with drawers in them. Besides the couch was the chair where Felix was sitting on and across from Felix was a TV hanging on the wall, with a radio besides it. In the kitchen was a small stove, sink and a fridge. The dining table was in the same place as the kitchen. A door separated the first floor with the second by a staircase. It was small, and cosy. Felix was waiting impatiently until he got a phone call. None of the two vampires moved. And after three hours the phone finally rang. Felix quickly picked it up and she could hear the voice of Jane through the phone. But Maeryn was still too numb to really pay attention to what Jane and Felix where saying. “Alright. Thank you Jane. Stay safe.” Felix said. Maeryn looked up, wondering what happened. “Aro and Caius where killed, along with Heidi, Santiago, Chelsea, Renata and many of the lower guards. Even Sulpicia and Athenodora along with Corin where killed.” Felix started. He took a deep breath and spoke the words that she knew already, but when he said it her world collapsed once more. It shattered in a million different pieces. “And.. and Alec.”

[adventure-hearts]

( PART 1: DA + ASTROLOGY )

PART 2: DIGIMON ADVENTURE + MBTI 

Taichi - ESTP Yamato - INFP Sora - ENFJ Koushirou - INTJ Mimi - ESFP Jou - ISTJ Takeru - ENFP Hikari - ISFP Daisuke - ESFP Miyako - ENFP Iori - ISTJ Ken - INFJ

Discussion and Commentary below!

If you’ve read some of my previous headcanons about the MBTI, and in particular this very popular post from four (!) years ago, you may find I’ve changed my mind a lot.

An important thing about this typology (or any other one, really) is that it’s quite easy to just look into some websites and make decisions based on the keywords used to describe each type. Which is what I used to do. Keywords are helpful to help us get the “basic picture” (hence why I quote them in this post), but now I believe that you have to read actual theory in order to understand the subtle differences between each type and make more educated guesses.

Since then, I’ve been reading more deeply into MBTI and the Functions. Consequently, the way I understand the MBTI has changed significantly, and so have my Headcanons.

It’s been particularly interesting to learn about the Inferior Function, or the “dark side” of each personality type. The more I read about it, it became surprising that how it seemed to describe most of the adventure kids’ characters arcs incredibly well. This is another reason why the combination Chosen Children + MBTI is such a fascinating and fun thought exercise!

It should be noted that different authors can have widely different interpretations of types, which is why, for the sake of simplicity and coherence, I’ve only read 3-4 main sources when preparing this post. And I tried stay away from popular MBTI websites and resources that exist around the internet, most which can have a slightly misleading/superficial vision of each type. 

However, this doesn’t mean my HCs are “RIGHT” or that other people can’t have better ideas. I’m as biased about the characters as anyone else. I’d be very happy to hear alternative takes!

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Taichi - ESTP Dominant function: Se

Flexible and tolerant, they take a pragmatic approach focused on immediate results. Theories and conceptual explanations bore them - they want to act energetically to solve the problem. Focus on the here-and-now, spontaneous, enjoy each moment that they can be active with others. Enjoy material comforts and style. Learn best through doing.

Taichi is pretty easy to type, and most ESTP descriptions fit him nicely. Thompson notes the archetype of ESTP is James Bond and Xena the Warrior Princess; I think the character of Taichi, who represents Courage, fits in the same tradition — a bold, impulsive, adventurous leader who is good at strategizing and is able to make though decisions, but is is also very charismatic and charming.  Taichi’s tendency to become thoughtful, introspective, and indecisive under stress can be explained by the inferior function, Ni.

Yamato - INFP Dominant function: Fi

Idealistic, loyal to their values and to people who are important to them. Want an external life that is congruent with their values. Curious, quick to see possibilities, can be catalysts for implementing ideas. Seek to understand people and to help them fulfill their potential. Adaptable, flexible, and accepting unless a value is threatened.

By contrast, Yamato is always the most difficult to type! I ended up using INFP rather than INFJ, because I think it makes more sense for his dominant function to be Fi (introverted feeling): “Due to the introverted nature of Fi, INFPs’ status as feelers is not always evident from without. When immersed in Fi, they can seem a bit cool, aloof, or indifferent.“ (Drenthe). This type is pretty well representative of Yamato’s caring, passionate and caring side, and especially his conflict during Adventure is beyond, his search for self and meaning. Yamato’s more critical, aggressive, angry, and impetuous side is easily explained by him falling under the influence of the inferior function of this type, Te.

Sora - ENFJ Dominant function: Fe

Warm, empathetic, responsive, and responsible. Highly attuned to the emotions, needs, and motivations of others. Find potential in everyone, want to help others fulfill their potential. May act as catalysts for individual and group growth. Loyal, responsive to praise and criticism. Sociable, facilitate others in a group, and provide inspiring leadership.

Another character who’s relatively difficult to type. I see Sora as being in the middle of many of the Preference axis, hence why I initially typed her as something pretty difference different. But now I’m pretty convinced her dominant function is Fe, even though she’s probably only 51% Extroverted. She leans more towards iNtuition than Sensing: Sora’s definitely someone who can pick up things intuitively, especially when it comes to human relationships. So, ESFJ could probably work as well, but I see her as more of an NF type than a SJ type. Sora’s tendency to become hypersensitive, stubborn and withdrawn when under stress? That’s the inferior function, Ti. 

Koushirou - INTJ Dominant function: Ni

Have original minds and great drive for implementing their ideas and achieving their goals. Quickly see patterns in external events and develop long-range explanatory perspectives. When committed, organize a job and carry it through. Skeptical and independent, have high standards of competence and performance - for themselves and others.

This is an example of how learning more about Functions made me change my mind! I believe Koushirou is the text-book definition of INTJ and the Ni function. Koushirou isn’t just someone who thinks — he creates knew knowledge and connects theoretical possibilities. One of the effects of the inferior function of this type, Ni, is an “Obsessive focus on external data”, which means that they can become obsessed with controlling small details, which is what Koushirou tends to do under stress.

Mimi - ESFP Dominant function: Se

Outgoing, friendly, and accepting. Exuberant lovers of life, people, and material comforts. Enjoy working with others to make things happen. Bring common sense and a realistic approach to their work, and make work fun. Flexible and spontaneous, adapt readily to new people and environments. Learn best by trying a new skill with other people.

Mimi is a rather obvious fit for this type, not only with her bubbly and happy exterior, but also her naïveté and compassion towards others (Crest of Purity). 

Jou - ISTJ Dominant function: Si

Quiet, serious, earn success by thoroughness and dependability. Practical, matter-of-fact, realistic, and responsible. Decide logically what should be done and work toward it steadily, regardless of distractions. Take pleasure in making everything orderly and organized - their work, their home, their life. Value traditions and loyalty.

Jou’s type seems pretty straightforward. The characteristics of this type to fit him (and the Crest of Honesty) very well. The inferior Function of this type is Ni, manifested as impulsiveness and catastrophizing — classic Jou moves whenever he looses his cool.

Takeru - ENFP Dominant function: Ne

Warmly enthusiastic and imaginative. See life as full of possibilities. Make connections between events and information very quickly, and confidently proceed based on the patterns they see. Want a lot of affirmation from others, and readily give appreciation and support. Spontaneous and flexible, often rely on their ability to improvise and their verbal fluency.

Takeru is REALLY hard to type. Mostly because, just like his brother, he isn’t as transparent as he seems. Behind that charming, open, happy façade, Takeru runs deep. I ended up choosing ENFP is described as the most optimistic of all types (Crest of Hope), and they are very charismatic and inspiring as well. The “dark side” of this type can be hopelessness or depression (see also: tri. Chapter 3!)

Hikari - ISFP Dominant function: Fi

Quiet, friendly, sensitive, and kind. Enjoy the present moment, what's going on around them. Like to have their own space and to work within their own time frame. Loyal and committed to their values and to people who are important to them. Dislike disagreements and conflicts, do not force their opinions or values on others.

Hiakri is another one whose type isn’t obvious, but maybe for different reasons than the other characters I hesitated about — we just don’t see enough of her. I think you can make a strong argument for her being an Intuitive type, but ultimately I think Fi represents her better.

Daisuke - ESFP Dominant function: Se

I know it’s reductive to say Daisuke and Taichi have different personality type, but that’s easy to understand if you see them as being in different stages of type development.

Miyako - ENFP Dominant function: Ne

I’ve always thought Takeru and Miyako are pretty alike, hence why I think they would both fit this type.  

Iori - ISTJ Dominant function: Si

Again, Iori and Jou are pretty alike, although at different stages of their personality development. I could see Iori a ISTP/ISTJ, too — to be fair, I haven’t made up my mind totally about him.

Ken - INFJ Dominant function: Ni

Seek meaning and connection in ideas, relationships, and material possessions. Want to understand what motivates people and are insightful about others. Conscientious and committed to their firm values. Develop a clear vision about how best to serve the common good. Organized and decisive in implementing their vision.

I’m just going to go and give Ken INFJ, although I’m not entirely sure it is the best fit. Ken is incredibly complex, but Ni seems to describe him fairly well. And certainly, the “dark side” of Ni, Se, can very well explain why Ken developed his Digimon Kaiser persona.

BONUS

A brief summary of the 8 Functions:

Introverted Intuition (Ni) collects conscious and subconscious information, and then synthesizes it to produce convergent impressions, insights, answers, and theories. It sees deep causes, patterns, and laws underlying sense data. It is characteristically penetrating and insightful.

Extraverted Intuition (Ne) surveys and creatively recombines a breadth of ideas, associations, patterns, and possibilities. It is characteristically innovative, divergent, open-ended, and non-discriminating. Outwardly, Ne users may present as scattered, random, quirky, witty, and ideationally curious.

Introverted Sensing (Si) retains, consolidates, and recollects historical and autobiographical information. It attends to and draws on a concentrated body of past experiences, routines, and traditions (i.e., the “tried and true”). It forgoes the constant pursuit of new or broad experiences, finding safety and security in stability and consistency. It also surveys inner bodily sensations.

Extraverted Sensing (Se) seeks extensive outer stimulation in the “here and now”—new sights, sounds, tastes, experiences, etc. It is open-ended and non-discriminating with respect to new experiences. It can also be associated with image-consciousness and observation skills, displaying a keen eye for detail. Outwardly, it may manifest as a recurrent desire for activities beyond talking (“Let’s do something!”).

“Introverted Intuition (Ni) collects conscious and subconscious information, and then synthesizes it to produce convergent impressions, insights, answers, and theories. It sees deep causes, patterns, and laws underlying sense data. It is characteristically penetrating and insightful.

Extraverted Intuition (Ne) surveys and creatively recombines a breadth of ideas, associations, patterns, and possibilities. It is characteristically innovative, divergent, open-ended, and non-discriminating. Outwardly, Ne users may present as scattered, random, quirky, witty, and ideationally curious.

Introverted Sensing (Si) retains, consolidates, and recollects historical and autobiographical information. It attends to and draws on a concentrated body of past experiences, routines, and traditions (i.e., the “tried and true”). It forgoes the constant pursuit of new or broad experiences, finding safety and security in stability and consistency. It also surveys inner bodily sensations.

Extraverted Sensing (Se) seeks extensive outer stimulation in the “here and now”—new sights, sounds, tastes, experiences, etc. It is open-ended and non-discriminating with respect to new experiences. It can also be associated with image-consciousness and observation skills, displaying a keen eye for detail. Outwardly, it may manifest as a recurrent desire for activities beyond talking (“Let’s do something!”).

“Introverted Thinking (Ti) utilizes deep and nuanced logic to examine techniques, problems, concepts, or theories. It seeks self-regulation and self-optimization through the development of personal skills, methods, and strategies. It takes a skeptical and reductive approach toward knowledge.

Extraverted Thinking (Te) uses explicit logic, including standardized methods, measurements, policies, and procedures, to make systems and operations more rational, efficient, or effective. This often involves working as part of an institution, be it corporate, scientific, academic, etc. Outwardly, Te delivers opinions and directives in a firm, direct, measured, and unemotional fashion. It may at times be perceived as harsh, tactless, or unsympathetic.”

“Introverted Feeling (Fi) explores and refines personal tastes and feelings, contributing to a strong sense of personal uniqueness. It is self-regulating and self-controlling, working to maintain inner emotional and moral order. It may also emotionally invest in a limited number of love objects, be they persons, animals, hobbies, or causes.

Extraverted Feeling (Fe) surveys a breadth of human emotions, values, and morals. It strives toward interpersonal rapport, consensus, and continuity. It can also be associated with effective communication and social intelligence, facilitating growth and transformation in others. Outwardly, it delivers opinions and directives in a direct yet tactful way, often with a sense of emotional urgency and conviction.

in My True Type, A.J. Drenth

MBTI RESOURCES

A.J. Drenth. “My True Type”

Lenore Thomson. “Personality Type”. 

A.J. Drenth. “The 16 Personality Types”.

The 16 MBTI® Types https://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/the-16-mbti-types.htm

Naomi Quenk, “Was That Really Me?”

[deified-flames]

They thought I was the weakling because all I did was provide the tea and so they abducted me in the middle of the night like the cowards they are.. those fools.. didn't their mothers ever teach them not to underestimate people? I guess not, oh well, they are about to learn the hard way.

In the very least they were kind enough to leave me with my supplies. Let's see here: Tallow root- check, mint leaves- check, Mirth of Heaven- check, powdered strawberries- check, lighting flint & pot- check, various flavoring agents- in spades, Lich dust disguised as black sugar- check, soul fragments of Drenth the Conqueror dehydrated into tea blocks- you betchya...everything's here, time to get to work making these poor brainless bandits regret their life choices..hello Drenth, today you get to help me conquer.

To any psychics reading my mind from some unknown land, the first thing you've probably realized is that while I might seem like some random teamaker who got lucky and found myself picked up by The Chosen Ones of my world I'm actually a fair bit more dangerous than I look. I prefer it that way, the limelight never suited me so I keep plain and back, simple brown fabric pants and this cheap farmer's apron are about as fancy as I tend to get.

So, sit back and listen as I give you a recipe for a tea that'll have whatever demon lords, gods or psychopathic tyrants you have to deal with utterly shitting themselves when they see how potent it makes your party and, more pertinent to my current situation, help me turn this group of low-rent thugs into the kind of decoration usually found in a Dread Lord's private dungeon.

The first step of course is to light your teapot, normally I'd use some aromatic grasses to call the party over for their daily dose of ass-kicking fuel but I'm stuck with this wood that easily pulled off my cell door. Eh, it'll work in a pinch like this and besides, I'm wanting to surprise them with their doom not invite them over for a sip and a story.

Now please note that the most important part of teamaking isn't the quality of tools, presentation or any of that superstitious cosmetic shit, its the water. Fresh, untouched water preferably from a spring feeding a temple to whatever god you're closest with is ideal but in a surprise fuckup like this whats in your trusty waterskin will do..especially when, like me, you've taken the time to enchant it with a symbol for your god. Gotta say, I'm proud of how well I did on this sigil to Vanth, kind of surprised that didn't ring any alarm bells when these idiots picked me up.

Anyways, back to the tea. Once you've got the pot lit and the water to a soft, rolling boil you start adding ingredients. Follow carefully:

1 large pinch of Tallow Root, stone crushed. This will give a good neutral base and help the more enchanted ingredients activate.

3 mint leaves, bruised. Usually this is a flavoring, but in situations like this it'll also help sell the normalcy of the drink so your captors don't get suspicious.

A sprig each of Fallorium and Tacta stem, whole. Fallorium reduces most magical side-effects like mana dampening and demon calling while Tacta takes care of physical ones like poisoning and hallucinations

5 soul frangments of Drenth the Conqueror, individually provoked. Drenth is preferred but any suitably potent warlord/warlock will do, I've even used a corrupt night guardsmen once or twice. This will boost your mana for awhile, the more potent and evil the soul, the stronger and longer the boost and provoking each fragment individually brings out the hatred...and cinnamon taste... the hatred will carry over into you, making you fearless and merciless while the cinnamon flavor is just tasty, enjoy.

Let this boil until the fragments vanish and steep for ten minutes then strain and add:

5 medium pinches of Lich dust. Helps with the mana boost, also gives you a return to life if you die before the tea wears off in about three hours. If you can't find Lich dust, vampire fangs finely powdered will work but you'll crave blood for a couple days afterwards so, use with caution.

One whole bag of Mirth of Heaven, carefully stirred while pouring. Prevents evildoers from using the tea by making it highly poisonous to anyone whose spirit is consumed with malice, also calls to the heavens which sometimes provides random blessings.

One whole Draught of Fate, pre-boiled twice then condensed and filtered in. Gives a massive boost to luck, also helps ensure the Mirth actually provides the blessings you need when they're needed.

One "fuck it" pinch of fresh-ground Knightsbane. Adds a huge strength boost that gets more potent the more you add so the more the merrier unless you're stupid enough to use it whole, in which case it'll tear your muscles from your bones like a torturist's rack. Don't say I didn't warn you. I know someone's gonna try it now.

Ten Lamentor's Bush leaves, carefully, CAREFULLY scorched then bruised in that Exact. Fucking. Order. Calls a number of undead minotaurs to your side, the stronger your will, the more emerge. Also, and I can't stress this enough, if you don't treat it with the utmost precise "this is my infant son made of glass" care, processing it will melt you into a puddle of idiot and drinking it will kill you in a way that gives the dregs of the Underworld nightmares so Do. Not. Fuck. Up.

Four large pinches of powdered strawberries. Flavor and color, since otherwise this looks like a big pot of Dysentery and tastes like minted ass sweat with cinnamon.

Boil this mixture until it turns strawberry red and smells like a good tavern cocktail, kill the heat, let it steep for about an hour then strain and drink...the sensation when it kicks in feels like a cross between being on fire and getting the best massage of your life, usually hits in a few seconds.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm gonna cast a quick time-skip spell on this then chug it and waste these nitshits.

[Loud crash then panicked bandit screaming]

You’re the “weakling” tea maker. People think you’re a burden on the hero’s party. But it’s the enchantments from your premium teas that boost the party to world-class. Bandits kidnap you to blackmail the hero. Leaving you in a cell with your tea supplies was a mistake. It’s tea time.

[jovialenfp]

“So instead of instinctively moving toward their partners, they may find themselves moving away from them, hoping to procure enough space to reestablish their individuality. Feelings of guilt, confusion, and uncertainty may arise as NPs work to understand and reconcile who they are as individuals with who they are in the relationship. How much should they compromise? Will they lose themselves? What feels most authentic?”

“Despite their high hopes and ideals, it’s unfortunate that many NPs have allowed their marriage to take on a more or less conventional form and trajectory. If NPs insist that other aspects of their lives (e.g., their career) be a genuine reflection of who they are as individuals, why aren’t they demanding the same sort of authenticity in their marriages?”

“Fashioning an authentic relationship requires the ability to identify and communicate one’s own needs, as well as incorporate those of one’s partner. Only by making both partners’ needs explicit, and shaping the relationship accordingly, will the marriage start to feel more authentic and rewarding. Of course, this is never as easy as it sounds. Since most relationships are founded on unconscious attraction, including an unrealistic, idealized version of one’s partner, the prospect of disclosing one’s actual, post-infatuation needs can be terrifying: What if she doesn’t love, respect, or support the real me? Will she accuse me of having changed (in a negative way) or of having been disingenuous? Will she leave me if she knows who I really am, what I really want?”

[boppinmule]

Sometimes it’s better to shut up, which might be the case here! Bad luck, my mouth should be glued and that’s not the case so I’m gonna tell you how extraordinary amazing these skies over the Dutch province of Drenthe are, and they are! It is not often I saw such stunning colors above me except when I was drinking a lot! The valley in which these trees are barely growing are wetlands and the heart of it all is a gorgeous river meandering through the landscape! The wet part of the lands is long gone now because of the 6 months it hardly has rained any! Nature is getting her ass kicked pretty seriously, especially these wetlands where almost everything is dependent on plenty of water! Wet feet so to say! Lets hope for natures sake the rains are coming fast and lots of it! learned folk say, two/three months constantly to replenish what has evaporated in the months prior! If it comes then please at night till early morning!! #sky #天空 #skyporn #sky_brilliance #sky_perfection #amazingsky #eveningsky #sunset #日落 #sunset_love #sunset_madness #sunsetlovers #landscape #风景 #landscapephotography #landscape_lovers #scape_captures #netherlands #荷兰 #rural_love #ig_discover_holland #mood #evening #colorful #travel #旅行 #travelblogger #instatravel (bij Kampsheide - Deurzerdiepje) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpPc6VsCl9m/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jvcjn1nnyms5

[surelookbutnothingtoseehere]

Took this picture during a visit to Drenthe. One of the biggest ‘hunebedden’ there is. These old graves used to be covered by sand, but were digged up in the 19th century by overly enhusiastic archeologists. The state they were in never really returned, especially since ever after parents let their children play on these monuments. They’ve been there for thousands of years - but the last 100 years have done most damage, as with most things. 

[dutch-and-flemish-painters]

Petrus Kiers (5 January 1807, "Het Groeneveld", near Meppel - 17 November 1875, Amsterdam) was a Dutch painter, graphic artist and photographer. He created portraits, still-lifes and cityscapes, but he is best known for his genre scenes, lit by lamps or candles.

His first lessons were with the landscape painter Douwe de Hoop. From 1825 to 1826, he attended the Rijksakademie. He would continue to work mostly in Amsterdam but, beginning in the 1860s, also worked in Drenthe, especially in Assen. In 1837, he married the painter Elisabeth Alida Haanen, daughter of the artist Casparis Haanen. Their son, George (1838-1916) became a marine artist and their daughter, Catharina (1839-1930), was a still-life painter. Elisabeth died in 1845 and he remarried in 1850, having two more children. In 1841, he won a silver medal in a competition held by the Felix Meritis Society. He was a member of Arti et Amicitiae and, in 1856, he was appointed a member of the Rijksakademie. He exhibited widely, including shows in Paris and New York. Maria Vos was among his best-known students. He also gained a reputation as a pioneering photographer. For several years he was a partner in a photography studio with Johann Benjamin Snoek (1816-1864). Later, he had his own studio in Assen.

[en24news]

Population growth ignores Drenthe, Groningen and Friesland - Groningen

Population growth ignores Drenthe, Groningen and Friesland – Groningen

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The Netherlands grew by 130,000 last year. But there is no question of population growth in the three northern provinces. This is evident from the latest figures from Statistics Netherlands. The above-average population growth in the Netherlands was largely due to the arrival of migrants last year. Not only asylum seekers and their relatives traveling along, but especially knowledge workers…

[ask-thenetherlands]

Neuken in de keuken Kees :) (Yes, I'm only talking to you!) How are things going in your land?

Drenthe: “P-please don’t take what my little brothers tell you to heart… Oh and uhm… I’m okay, I guess… I’m still a bit down about getting the ‘Worst City of The Netherlands’ rating for one of my cities, but other than that I’m alright. How about you?”

((Omg anon, I don’t know whether you’re a trolling Dutchie or an actual foreigner who has been tricked by Dutchies, but “Neuken in de keuken” does not mean “How are you”. It means “Fucking in the kitchen”.My dear followers, take this as a warning: never trust a Dutchie who suddenly wants to teach you Dutch and who seems a little too eager about it. It’s a practical joke, used especially in the Holland provinces as that’s where most tourists are. Also, I’m not making it up about him having that worst city rating.))

[mewrouw]

Almere, Flevoland.

The most disgusting place in the Netherlands.

God, forgive me. To begin with, the air is terrible. I don't know why, but it is what it is. It is just full with some salty moisture, and while it was near okay in Middelburg, in Almere it is much more harsh and irritating. And when you look through all of those streets with this air... Gosh. I just can't stand it. This is actually the reason I wasn't wandering so long in the Almere, while it definitely required much more attention (wanted to visit the port part, eh). Secondly, the trash is everywhere. Seriously, it sucks, even in the most shitty Moscow Neighbourhood the situation is better. No offence, just my own perception, I may be wrong. Consider also that I came in the evening, so there may be just no maintenance, while in Russia they work primarily in the evening. However, things definitely need to be done!

Yes. The ugliest stadhuis. Right after the Lelystad, I bet. It looks like a shopping mall, and the square after it is also dirty. Which sums up everything about Almere. And the flag. It is pretty ugly. Yes, offence, fuck you. North Brabant has a much better flag!

The center was... Eh... Nice?... However, I don't like an obvious zuidas style. However, in this case I understand that the whole capitalist influence comes from the people, who work in the Amsterdam and want Amsterdam there. But overall it is nice. Just not so fun to dwell in and explore, the same thing in Zuidas. And it is also pretty small.

I can see some nordic influences. Yes, in the very center it is neat. But some buildings can look shitty. You can see a rainbow center far away. It looks appalling. God, Netherlands is the most beautiful and ugly country at the same time. Fuck.

Just a field in the center. I bet that they carry some activities there. Carried, at list. If it is not, then it is still a nice place to hang out in, especially if you live in such a shitty city as Almere.

The Hell. The fuck. Why? I understand, business, gelden, VVD, but WHY? It looks absolutely disturbing. Especially this stained glass crap on the top. If I didn't know that I am in Almere, I would've thought that it is Nizhny Novgorod or Bryansk, or some other crappy russian city in the middle of Drenthe.

Toilet inspired setting. I had no doubts that it would be Kruidvat. However, yes, I must admit that it looks original, not just like another beton box or etc.

Another square. Kind of similar to the Nijmegen. Yet to conclude, I must say that it was a quite nice city to look at. Though, yes, it is disgusting and shitty. But what can we expect from Flevoland?