When my cohort members and I were admitted into our doctoral program, conscientiousness* happened to be one of the personality traits for which we tested and that we studied in our leadership theories literature. It comes from the (1b) Big Five psychometric assessment that uses the “OCEAN” acronym:
Openness (or Originality)
*Conscientiousness (or Consolidation)
Extroverion ~ I’ve also consistently tested high for this in the (2) Myers-Briggs (as an ENFJ for Extraversion • Intuition • Feeling • Judging) both when I took it as a psych minor for my undergrad and again in doc school
Agreeableness (or Accommodation)
Neuroticism (or Emotional Instability) ~ the reverse of this attribute as leaders and doc students is ideal to deal
According to the (1a) instrument provided by my doctoral degree program, someone who is conscientious is “achievement”-oriented and “self-disciplined” ~ so this implies that conscientiousness involves intentions (definitely something for which I strive).
Currently, my conscientiousness has stuck with me through school ~ as both a scholar and an educator!
If it (Quality magazine) won’t speak to me, it won’t speak to them.
~ Ms. Prescott, Editor-in-Chief
D for
Down * Dreary * Dull * Depressing * Dismal and * Deadly
Banish the Black * Burn the Blue * Bury the Beige
Think pink * Red is dead * Blue is through * Green‘s obscene * Brown’s too boo
Now I know that my advisor wasn’t trying to flatter me, but her acknowledgment meant encouragement … of the ♥heart.
I challenge you fellow servants and leaders to consider which personality traits that you have in order to enhance your strengths and improve from your weaknesses!
Oldham, J. M., & Morris, L. B. (1995). The new personality self-portrait: Why you think, work, love, and act the way you do. New York, NY: Bantam Books.
As the Golden State Warriors of the West one-upped the Cleveland Cavaliers of the East to lead the 2015 NBA title series, I also reached achievement to feel victorious:
I landed at a happy medium for my Ph.D. participant total for my surveysample!
Come a long way … Still more to go!#DISPObustAFlow
One step closer toward World Champions status for these ballers, one step closer toward dissertation defense for yours truly!
While this may not be the most exciting news for the entire world, what it means to me is that
I now can run my stats STAT #DrDISPObustAFlow
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Doctor of Philosophy
School/Scholar/Study
Research
Professional Pursuit
Social Science
Participants
Survey
Players
Sports/Student-Athletes
Performance
Satisfaction
Population Percentage
Statistics
Run Stats/Analyze Results
Exactly eight months after I started collecting data (despite the slow start, it’s really about how I execute and complete), I’ve now entered this well-anticipated phase …
1:Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed?I keep both a crack open ~ so my girls can go in & out as they please! 2:Do you take the shampoos and conditioner bottles from hotel?admittedly, yes ~ some are flight-friendly 3:Do you sleep with your sheets tucked in or out?in ~ so that’s 1 less thing to do when I make my bed 4:Have you ever stolen a street sign before?only stolen shots ~ the paparazzi photographer that I am 5:Do you like to use post-it notes?a little too much ~ they come in handy 6:Do you cut out coupons but then never use them?sometimes ~ I usually have the intention to, though 7:Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of a bees?BIG bear hug ~ ♥XOXO♥ 8:Do you have freckles?☼sunspots☼ ~ mainly moles from tanning 9:Do you always smile for pictures?for poses ~ yet I prefer to stay natural 10:What is your biggest pet peeve?inconsiderate people 11:Do you ever count your steps when you walk?that’s what a pedometer is for 12:Have you ever peed in the woods?while camping or during bonfires ~ for the most part, I’m a lady 13:What about pooped in the woods?TMI ~ I draw the line! 14:Do you ever dance even if there’s no music playing?I have ~ while I’m ♪jamming♫ out in my mind! 15:Do you chew your pens and pencils?no way ~ I don’t want to jack up my teeth! 16:How many people have you slept with this week?I fly solo ~ unless you count my 2 fur babies 17:What size is your bed?day bed (twin length x queen width) ~ just enough space for yours truly 18:What is your Song of the week?♥Heartbeat♥ ♪Song♫ ~ Kelly Clarkson 19:Is it okay for guys to wear pink?of course ~ man up! 20:Do you still watch cartoons?sure thing ~ for comic relief 21:Whats your least favorite movie?no sé 22:Where would you bury hidden treasure if you had some?nunya 23:What do you drink with dinner?water always, light beer occasionally ~ 150-cal max liquids/day 24:What do you dip a chicken nugget in?BBQ sauce &/or honey mustard 25:What is your favorite food?Italian & dessert 26:What movies could you watch over and over and still love?the ♥lighthearted♥ ones that I mentioned a couple of weeks ago 27:Last person you kissed/kissed you?family friends at party ~ where I was hired to photo last weekend 28:Were you ever a boy/girl scout?yes ~ I take pride in selling the most Girl Scout cookies out my troop 29:Would you ever strip or pose nude in a magazine?only if it’s for a worthy cause ~ like advocating animal rights or environmental awareness 30:When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper?just a couple of weeks ago ~ when I wrote to Bishop Mike 31:Can you change the oil on a car?most definitely ~ my dad taught me how when I was learning how to drive legally 32:Ever gotten a speeding ticket?yep ~ multiple times ~ so I watch my roll now 33:Ever ran out of gas?a few times ~ but I’d rather always fill up before I go below a ½ tank 34:Favorite kind of sandwich?one w/marinara sauce ~ especially the Subway Meatball 35:Best thing to eat for breakfast?banana pancakes ~ like the Jack Johnson ♫jam♪ 36:What is your usual bedtime?I should be more consistent on when I hit the sack ~ lately between midnight to 2AM 37:Are you lazy?most certainly NOT ~ slack is whack 38:When you were a kid, what did you dress up as for Halloween?most notable costume mentions: Statue of Liberty, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, nun, cheerleader 39:What is your Chinese astrological sign?I was born in the year of the Rooster ~ cockadoodle-doo! 40:How many languages can you speak?3 ~ English fluently, español un poquito, Tagalog 41:Do you have any magazine subscriptions?unintentionally ~ I don’t mind my Sports Illustrated, & I pass along People to my mom 42:Which are better legos or lincoln logs?Legos, since I haven’t played Lincoln Logs ~ yet I wouldn’t mind building a real deal log cabin! 43:Are you stubborn?so I’ve been told ~ by my mom during childhood 44:Who is better…Leno or Letterman?how about Conan? or G-Lo? 45:Ever watch soap operas?I have my share ~ including GH since I was in the womb 46:Are you afraid of heights?nope ~ hope to go ☼skydiving☼ eventually 47:Do you sing in the car?always ~ that’s what gets me through the drive 48:Do you sing in the shower?always ~ that’s what gets me through the suds 49:Do you dance in the car?yes ~ please check out my Road Beast Mode 50:Ever used a gun?as my Bay Area buddy would say ~ I’m a Texas girl ~ so I loved the fire range in Cali & shooting at the ranch in the Valley 51:Last time you got a portrait taken by a photographer?wow ~ I believe when I had professional shots for my college grad, unless you count when my student a professional photographer caught me on camera while I was on assignment ~ it’s all about selfies now 52:Do you think musicals are cheesy?not really ~ I’m a Neil Patrick Harris fan 53:Is Christmas stressful?can be ~ but JESUS’ birth is well. worth. it. 54:Ever eat a pierogi?I believe so ~ been there done that, working up my appetite 55:Favorite type of fruit pie?million $dollar$ pie ~ pineapple & mandarin oranges 56:Occupations you wanted to be when you were a kid?author ~ which came true (haven’t published a book yet but have written hundreds of newspaper & online articles by profession) 57:Do you believe in ghosts?not in a creepy sense to haunt me ~ more of a source of comforting spirits to soothe the soul 58:Ever have a Deja-vu feeling?countless times 59:Take a vitamin daily?yes ~ it’s essential 60:Wear slippers?for the house ~ open- & close-toed for every season 61:Wear a bath robe?all the time ~ not just at home, but also when I’m at the spa for massages 62:What do you wear to bed?sometimes my workout clothes ~ so I can exercise as soon as I get up 63:First concert?I think Bone Thugs ‘n Harmony & many more others since then 64:Wal-Mart, Target or Kmart?preferably Target ~ for the limited editions 65:Nike or Adidas?ADIDAS ~ All Day I Dream About Saints 66:Cheetos Or Fritos?I’m a Chester Cheetah kinda Cougar ~ yet I also dig on Chili Frito Pie Dogs 67:Peanuts or Sunflower seeds?☼sunflower☼ seeds all the way ~ preferably sans the shells & just the kernels 68:Ever hear of the group Tres Bien?nah ~ yet now I’m curious 69:Ever take dance lessons?no ~ just dance practices that already were choreographed 70:Is there a profession you picture your future spouse doing?†GOD-willing†, something respectable & noble ~ nothing illegal or immoral (none of that lame ♪Usher♫ song) 71:Can you curl your tongue?yelp 72:Ever won a spelling bee?yep 73:Have you ever cried because you were so happy?I believe at my sis’ wedding ~ some believe that it’s because she tied the knot sooner, though 74:Own any record albums?I actually took advantage of my vinyl discount at Hastings awhile back ~ Jack Johnson & Breakfast at Tiffany’s soundtrack 75:Own a record player?not my own ~ my parents do 76:Regularly burn incense?I used to ~ mainly white California sage for serenity 77:Ever been in love?affirmative ~ always in ♥LOVE♥ with †GOD† 78:Who would you like to see in concert?male artists ~ John Legend (even before he became more mainstream), Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull; female artists ~ Taylor Swift, Beyonce 79:What was the last concert you saw?Journey with my fam ~ mainly for Pinoy success story Arnel Pineda 80:Hot tea or cold tea?☼sun☼ tea 81:Tea or coffee?coffee during the ☼day☼ ~ then tea at *night* 82:Sugar or snickerdoodles?Snickerdoodles ~ but honestly, I’d much rather have cookies w/chocolate 83:Can you swim well?enough to get me by ~ if only I could train for a triathlon, as long as I improve my swimming and bicycling skills 84:Can you hold your breath without holding your nose?somewhat ~ not for too long 85:Are you patient?to an extent 86:DJ or band, at a wedding?live band ~ play some cover songs & own original tracks + my own playlist b/t sets 87:Ever won a contest?countless many ~ drawings for prizes (bike & TV back in junior high) + newspaper writing in both h.s. & college, among others 88:Ever have plastic surgery?not crazy about cosmetic procedures ~ use †GOD†’s gifts 89:Which are better black or green olives?neither for me ~ only EVOO 90:Can you knit or crochet?neither ~ I admire from afar 91:Best room for a fireplace?main living room & master bedroom + man cave 92:Do you want to get married?in the †Church† in †GOD’s† time 93:If married, how long have you been married?I plead the 5th 94:Who was your HS crush?my h.s. ♥sweetheart♥/college bf ~ yeah, I was that girl who got everything & everyone I wanted 95:Do you cry and throw a fit until you get your own way?I used to ~ then I grew up (not how I got No. 94) 96:Do you have kids?if you count my 2 girls from No. 1 97:Do you want kids?human babies ~ now I’m Ninang Elaine & Tía Elaine 98:Whats your favorite color?lime green 99:Do you miss anyone right now?my forever bestie ♫Melody♪ 100:What was something that happened to you in middle school?I started hanging with my BFF from No. 99 as we both were fine ~ although we’ve known each other since grade school
Needless to say, when I was notified that I can commence my research, I was overjoyed and grateful to GOD. During every free moment, I have worked on my dissertation, from my concept proposal to my proposal defense to my research proposal ~ it surely has paid off!
Here is more information about my study:
I am surveying Texas student-athletes on their perceptions of how their college coaches’ leadership influences their academic and athletic performance, as well as their athlete satisfaction. Based on my own studies of leadership, this element is essential:
***VISION***
When I asked my former boss at the first college where I taught what she needed to complete her Ph.D., she pointed out to me:
***PERSEVERANCE***
When I asked my former office next door neighbor at that same school what got her through her terminal degree, she told out me:
***ENDURANCE***
… which also helped her with her first 5K race, which we randomly ran together!
{Top three inspirational photos and quotes from Dyess AFB Base Gym, where I’ve been exercising lately}
I haven’t done one of these Q&As in awhile, so since I’m caught up with school & work for once, I might as well!
Truth or dare from Sam Jonas jaja ^_^
Age given: 21 🎉 Where I lived: Abilene, TX 🐎 What I drove: 1998 pearl green Honda Civic EX coupe 🚗 What I did: finishing my sr yr of college @ McMurry University 🎓 & working @ Gap in the Mall of Abilene Who had my heart: James E. Jones Jr. 💪 Age now: almost the BiG 3-3 next mo (hint-hint) 🎊 Where I live now: Harlingen, TX 🌴 What I drive now: opal sage metallic Honda CR-V EX-L (yes, I’m all about the green Honda EX editions) 🚙 What I do: finishing my Ph.D. @ Our Lady of the Lake University 🏤 + teaching college communication courses 🍎 & photographing beautiful people 📷 Who has my heart: GOD 1st & foremost ♡ ♡ ♡ 💖🙏☝️✌️💒
Happy March Madness NCAA Finals Championship Game Day!🏀🏆
From the Final Four matches this past Saturday, I had gone for Florida, who surrendered to UConn, and Kentucky, who beat Wisconsin in a close one. Let’s see who fares tonight!
In the meantime, one of my favorite fitness gurus, Sarah Fit ~ whose new book I featured on Pretty Fit to kick off 2014 ~ has posted her TMI Tagvlog and blog, answering 50 questions and tagging more of my other fave fitness gurus, including Blogilates and ToneItUp ~ who are the reasons why I started following her in the first place ~ as well as BexLife ~ who I discovered from Sarah ~ and Tara Stiles, whose yoga I got into from Livestrong Woman, which I started subscribing to for Cassey Ho (Blogilates) and K&K (TIU) videos! Anyway, here goes…
TIU Tag (my answers in italics)
1: What are you wearing? Black Nikki Minaj cutout back tank (layering top underneath work shirt) & black Sofia by Sofia Vergara skinny ponte leggings + pink rose earrings from J-Rob for my bday
2: Ever been in love? Affirmative
3: Ever had a terrible breakup? Yep
4: How tall are you? 4’11”
5: How much do you weigh? 125# (muscle weighs more than fat)
6: Any tattoos? From head to toe: ichthys (Jesus fish) bearing the Biblical verse Matthew 6:33 on the back of my neck, Celtic cross with crown of thorns and Holy Spirit dove bearing the Bible verse Philippians 4:13 on the left side of my upper back, my name in Hong Kong characters (Elaine = “She is cute & pleasant”) on my lower back, Dallas Cowboys star on my right hip bone, running man on the inside of my left ankle
7: Any piercings? Each ear lobe, left helix/cartilage CBR (captive bead ring), belly button/naval (barbell), used to have the right side of my nose (stud)
8: OTP? Jason Morgan & Samantha McCall on GH ~ the mobster enforcer & the PI, both hot
9: Favorite show? Friends ~ which I have the complete set on DVD … Close 2nd would be How I Met Your Mother ~ which had its series finale exactly 1wk ago … followed by Grey’s Anatomy ~ too bad the Asian doc’s leaving this season
10: Favorite bands? Boyz II Men (I know, I’m going old school), NKOTB (another Throwback ~ whose reunion concert I attended 5yrs ago) & No Doubt (who have made a comeback)
11: Something you miss? my yellow labs Cami & Bodhi, but I got my Double A-Team Asia & Annie 😉
12: Favorite song? “I Can Only Imagine” by Mercy Me
13: How old are you? 32
14: Zodiac sign? Leo ~ Lioness of the Jungle
15: Quality you look for in a partner? good humor, love of GOD, healthy lifestyle
16: Favorite Quote? “What does not kill me makes me stronger.” ~ Friedrich Nietzche, Twilight of the Idols (1888)
17: Favorite actor? Paul Walker (R.I.P), Vin Diesel, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Mark Wahlberg
18: Favorite color? lime green
19: Loud music or soft? loud if my focus is on the music (i.e., dancing, live show); soft if my focus is elsewhere (i.e., studying, phone call)
20: Where do you go when you’re sad? outside to appreciate nature that will cheer me up or the Adoration Chapel to petition prayers
21: How long does it take you to shower? 5-10min if in a rush, 15-20min if not in a hurry
22: How long does it take you to get ready in the morning? ½h if I shower before {check last week’s Beauty Tuesday: AM Routine for more}
23: Ever been in a physical fight? admittedly yes
24: Turn on? Beast Mode
25: Turn off? Feast Mode w/o Beast Mode
26: The reason I joined Youtube? to comment on videos & find uploads from my students for our class projects
27: Fears? No Fear ~ a popular brand from 2 decades ago that inspired me, along w/songs from church that said not to be afraid
28: Last thing that made you cry? feeling hurt by someone special who didn’t seem to share in my joy from my latest school achievement
29: Last time you said you loved someone? when I talked to J-Rob
30: Meaning behind your YouTube Name? just my first two initials and last name
31: Last book you read? Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success by Phil Jackson, partially for my dissertation, partially for my passion
32: The book you’re currently reading? Rediscover Catholicism by Matthew Kelly for reflection and Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Positive on the daily
33: Last show you watched? Jeopardy! because I like to stimulate my mind & rack up points
34: Last person you talked to? my dad
35: The relationship between you and the person you last texted? my bf
36: Favorite food? Italian & ice cream (hard to pick just 1) {check out my debut Foodie Friday for some of my latest fave raves + my lastPretty Fit WIA for my fave mainstream cupcake}
37: Place you want to visit? Boracay ~ beach in my motherland, the Philippines {check out my Throwback Thursday Tags for pic of “I ♥ Boracay” shirt ~ pasalubong from my bf’s mom}
38: Last place you were? bf’s house
39: Do you have a crush? on the aforementioned bf + scroll up to #17
40: Last time you kissed someone? when I parted ways w/the bf
41: Last time you were insulted? when I told aforementioned special someone about my milestone {scroll up to #28} & she didn’t seem to care
42: Favorite flavor of sweet? chocolatey
43: What instruments do you play?? my own vocal chords, the piano (have had mine for 25+yrs since my 7th bday), the clarinet, & the bassoon
44: Favorite piece of jewelry? medals from Bishop Mike that I keep on a chain + my Ph.D. class ring, rose gold ring from my sis & cat necklace from my mom
45: Last sport you played? hoop dreams
46: Last song you sang? “Until the Whole World Hears” by Casting Crowns from my gospel playlist in my truck
47: Favorite chat up line? just discussed this today (but didn’t work on yours truly): “You look familiar. Do I know you from …. ______________?”
48: Have you ever used it? I’m a chick, do I really have come-ons? Actually, I think that I can recall complimenting buff dudes on their dogs on the beach, but that’s about it.
49: Last time you hung out with anyone? this afternoon w/J-Rob after work
50: Who should answer these questions next? the few of y’all who actually read this … & if you do, then please feel free to comment w/the link to your blog or vlog, thanks! 🙂
If you read through these, here is your reward: Cute Cat Pix for Kicks & Grins =D
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