QOTD Tuesday: Describe yourself in five words

Josie3=5 · May 2016

I'm active in another internet community and we often do 'Question of The Day' - since we're all in 'wait and see' mode until the first appointments start rolling in, I thought it might be fun to do this here, especially as our community grows.

Who wants to play? Today's question/ask: 'Describe yourself in five words' - feel free to add in whatever else is on your mind.

Josie3=5 · May 2016

1. Honest

2. Loyal

3. Hardworking (is that two words? )

4. Vivacious

5. Optimist

Things that I wish I were but am not: hip, culturally cool and laid-back. I'm a scientist with a science brain that weighs ALL LIFE DECISIONS through the lens of the data available. House shopping? Let's look at market analyses. Scared of Zika? Let's see what the current research shows. I'm your go-to person if you want to find evidenced-based resources but I'm not the person you want planning your next awesome social engagement - unless you want a project management plan, with milestones and a detailed budget

cjs260 · May 2016

1. Strong

2. Honest (To a fault)

3. Dedicated

4. Eclectic

5. Colorful

Science girl here, too! I love seeing other science-minded people here @Josie3=5! Even though I'm worried a bit about Zika, I'm SUPER excited about the ways it's going to be able to be used as a research tool once we know exactly how it works.

As for me, I can be brutally honest, and I'm learning as I grow older how to soften that. I think I've been through some negative things and came out stronger the other side. I'm always dedicated to the task at hand, as well as relationships. I (think) I have a very well-rounded 26 years of experience, which allows for a pretty eclectic outlook. (Also, my house is decorated in a very eclectic style). AND I love EVERYTHING colorful, the brighter, the better!

canavara · May 2016

1. Adventurous
2. Nerdy
3. Perfectionist
4. Compassionate
5. Bold

@Josie3=5 I feel you on wanting to be "laid-back." But yeah, I think being fixated on data is way more fun in the long run. When we started TTC, I started to develop an app that would combine my temps, my Fitbit daily resting heartrate, and some other data I was logging just to see how it all correlated. I can't imagine anything being less "laid back" than obsessive data collection

Josie3=5 · May 2016

I love all the science peeps on here! So glad I'm not alone in my data-curating madness (data gives me peace of mind, no matter what it shows). And, uh, @canavara, I would totally, TOTALLY buy that app.

TinaBelcher · May 2016

1- stubborn
2- loyal
3- honest
4- feminist
5- caring

yesterday my H told me we "fucked up our first dance song" and texted me a link to Cat Stevens' Hard Headed Woman ::eyeroll:: very cute H....

I'm a pro-intersectional feminist, and not an actual scientist like some of you rad ladies but I can't tell you how an argument with science-backed data and intelligent response gets me, ::fans self::

Josie3=5 · May 2016

TinaBelcher said:

1- stubborn
2- loyal
3- honest
4- feminist
5- caring

yesterday my H told me we "fucked up our first dance song" and texted me a link to Cat Stevens' Hard Headed Woman ::eyeroll:: very cute H....

I'm a pro-intersectional feminist, and not an actual scientist like some of you rad ladies but I can't tell you how an argument with science-backed data and intelligent response gets me, ::fans self::

I'm sorry to show my ignorance here but I'd love to know more about a what it means to be a pro-intersectional feminist. I'm not familiar with the term.

gonetothesea · May 2016

1. sassy
2. classy
3. introverted
4. thoughtful
5. loyal

Love that there are some so many science lovin' feminist women in here!

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TinaBelcher · May 2016

Josie3=5 said:

TinaBelcher

I'm sorry to show my ignorance here but I'd love to know more about a what it means to be a pro-intersectional feminist. I'm not familiar with the term.

Don't apologize for wanting to learn, that's rad and I appreciate it! Intersectional feminism considers where each type of oppression (sexism, ageism, racism etc etc etc) intersects, never separating them. It helps me to stop centering myself in my feminism, you know? Like it's one thing for me as a white middle class woman to want to address the wage gap because it directly affects me, but it's not all about *me* so it would be inappropriate to think that takes precedence over institutionalized racism et al. Does that make sense?

Since "intersectional feminism" was specifically a term coined by a black woman for black women it makes me more comfortable to be pro-intersectional and not claim the term as my own.

(I promise not to turn every thread into a feminist rant unless asked or if it's really damaging though! This isn't a feminist website so I understand where I am)

cjs260 · May 2016

@TinaBelcher Yes yes yes! I'm so glad this board seems to be filling up with AWESOME women!

Josie3=5 · May 2016

TinaBelcher said:

Josie3=5 said:

TinaBelcher

I'm sorry to show my ignorance here but I'd love to know more about a what it means to be a pro-intersectional feminist. I'm not familiar with the term.

Don't apologize for wanting to learn, that's rad and I appreciate it! Intersectional feminism considers where each type of oppression (sexism, ageism, racism etc etc etc) intersects, never separating them. It helps me to stop centering myself in my feminism, you know? Like it's one thing for me as a white middle class woman to want to address the wage gap because it directly affects me, but it's not all about *me* so it would be inappropriate to think that takes precedence over institutionalized racism et al. Does that make sense?

Since "intersectional feminism" was specifically a term coined by a black woman for black women it makes me more comfortable to be pro-intersectional and not claim the term as my own.

(I promise not to turn every thread into a feminist rant unless asked or if it's really damaging though! This isn't a feminist website so I understand where I am)

That's a total fab explanation - many, many thanks! I totally get where you're coming from and why you distinguish it so specifically. I've struggled with the whole 'feminist' label for many of the points you capture. Insightful!

TinaBelcher · May 2016

@Josie3=5 I hear you on the label, I generally prefer to specify pro-intersectional feminist over just "feminist" because the term has been used by some really effed groups. I am NOT down with shaming sex workers, shunning trans folks, focusing on white-specific problems OR killing all men

rebji001 · May 2016

Caring, strong, control freak lol, hard working and loving

Sunflower9939 · May 2016

1. Stubborn
2. Introverted
3. Funny
4. Bookish
5. Loving

LJ623 · May 2016

1. Hardworking
2. Stubborn
3. Book-worm
4. Nerdy
5. Caring

mrskimm09 · May 2016

1. Optimistic
2. Happy
3. Fun
4.Trustworthy
5. Kind

Trmama2016 · May 2016

This is hard

1. Active
2. Fun
3. Happy
4. Stubborn
5. Motivated

CinnamonGirl · May 2016

That's a good question that's gonna require some introspection!

1. Happy (With no need for a reason. I really am that smiley, cheerful morning-person that everyone loves to hate, lol)
2. Grateful/appreciative
3. Simple (As in I enjoy a simpler life, not that I'm simple-minded, ha)
4. Creative
5. Patient

therealfrizzle · May 2016

1. Faithful (as in, things will work out the way they're meant to)

2. Sassy

3. Sarcastic

4. Caring

5. Nerdy

SarahS11 · May 2016

1. Crafty
2. Organized
3. Sarcastic
4. Busy
5. Clean-freak

ceclarlinetlo · May 2016

1. Loyal
2. Compassionate
3. Friendly
4. Goofy
5. Stubborn

So basically when you boil it down I am a Hufflepuff. I'm also a molecular biologist so high five for all the science love that is happening here!

HairBossMama · May 2016

1. Creative
2. Patient
3. Outgoing
4. Over-thinker
5. Lazy

I sit on my couch and try to think of all the things I could be cleaning or organizing. Then I click play next on my Netflix. I like to be around people and make them feel beautiful. I work in customer service so I can put up with A LOT of shit and still smile

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