The+Bellflowers

= Welcome to The Bellflowers' Triangle! =

December 2016


Nai Phillips – naipdouglass@gmail.com – Leader and Scribe Kristeen Davis – davis.kristeen@gmail.com – Visionary Jessica Reid – mamajess@gmail.com – Connector

__** Perfect Job Paragraphs **__
 * Nai Phillips - ** The perfect job would be one that allows me to work 10-20 hours at home utilizing my computer skills. My completed work is appreciated and I am compensated well for my efforts. Since I am very proficient in Microsoft Office software, I love the opportunity to make spreadsheets, documents and presentations, and just generally be organized while I accomplish my tasks. One can’t forget the trusty To-Do List. I love starting my day off with my goals of the day and the list to help me accomplish them.


 * Kristeen Davis - ** My perfect job would fully utilize my talents, be interesting, pay me what I’m worth, let me work from home, and allow me to assist others who need it.

I have a severe latex allergy; not only can I not touch latex products, but I also have the rare combination of not being able to breathe the air with latex particles, otherwise my throat swells shut; which it has on more than one occasion. This also includes being in the same room as the Poinsettia plant, which is from the rubber tree family.

My latex allergy is listed as a disability, and by law employers are supposed to accommodate people with disabilities. At my last job, it took me a year of talking with the managers, a trip to the ER, and a call to my Union to get that employer to finally listen to me and my doctor. I had to take a week off work while they converted the office into a latex-safe environment.

At my current job, it took three months of discussion, which included ADA paperwork from my provider, to ban latex balloons (the first aid kits were already converted) from the floor I work on. As well as two months of discussion and FMLA paperwork from my provider to ban Poinsettia plants from my floor. These accommodations should not have taken this long and only came about because I started emailing several people who were higher up in the chain of command regarding the very real threat to my life because my throat was swelling up and other reactions were occurring just by being in the same room as these objects. Once December is over I can wean off the steroids my provider has me on to keep me alive during this situation.

The odd thing is, both employers are different public government departments within the State of Oregon. However, they were more accommodating than private employers that I’ve had in the past.


 * Jessica Reid - ** The perfect job for me would be one that does not involve being on the telephone talking to customers. One that allows me to work strictly online 10-20 hours per week, max 25 hours.

Being able to surf the internet or online chat is ideal. I love to type, I’m not the best typist but it is one of my better qualities along with reliability, dependability, and being responsible. I always make sure that when i start a task I see it through until the end.

__** Our Top 3 Goals for 2017 and beyond are:- **__ 1. Career - To be a contributing part of my Lifebushido team (The Bellflowers) and have JMB and one other as my consistent clients. My generated work is appreciated, I earn over $1,000 each week and I am continuously excited.
 * Nai Phillips **

2. Family - Help my husband create his own freelance business through success of my own business.

3. Personal - I get physically fit (lose 40 lbs.) and join the U.S. Air Force in summer 2017.

1. To find a remote job, or more than one, that provides at least a living wage, however it would be great if the job(s) provided more than that.
 * Kristeen Davis **

2. If goal 1 is not possible, then to find an employer who will accommodate my disabilities without me having to be put through the wringer every time, without me having to go to the ER because they don’t accommodate them; otherwise I will be contacting the Civil Rights department of the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) to move things along faster.

3. To clean out my email because there are a lot of things that I just delete and am no longer interested in reading.

1. Career- To eventually be able to go back to school and earn a degree.
 * Jessica Reid **

2. Family- To be the best that I can be for my family so that we can have the best life that suits us.

3. Inspiration- To become a better me.

__** Focus on Unique Talents **__ One of my unique talents (based on answers provided by family and friends) is that I aim to complete any task presented to me. I will do research, ask questions, and ultimately complete it. I tend to catch on very quickly when learning new programs and processes, I then in turn enjoy teaching it to others, as that solidifies the new information for me.
 * Nai Phillips **

Another of my unique talents sprung up as I’ve upped in age. My close friends appreciate my honesty more than when I used to just agree with whatever they said; they appreciate my alternate viewpoint on topics.

I am newly energetic (thanks to having my thyroid removed), organized, skilled in MS Office, love jumping on the computer to research a new term I heard about and punctual. I love lists and love crossing off lists even more.

Being able to empathize with someone, and help them through the whatever situation they are in.
 * Kristeen Davis **

Playing with small children, I have five grandchildren, and help them calm down when they are upset about something. Also, them not crying when they hang out with me, whereas they cry, as children do, more often when Mom and Dad are around. (Grandma has that special touch).

Being in touch with animals and nature is very important to me, and is something that not everyone can do, or feel.

I would say that my unique talents fall under art. I love everything that has to do with art including writing poetry and photography. Art has been the best way for me to express myself. Whether it be emotional or just wanting to stand out.
 * Jessica Reid **

__** Personality Profiles **__
 * Nai Phillips **
 * __ What Animal Am I? __**

I received the Graceful Giraffe as my animal. Being a cat person, I admit that giraffe threw me for a loop. After reading the description though, some points resonate with me. > Grace is a great virtue to be in possession of as I really do enjoy showing compassion towards others, especially when I don’t get in return. As my aunt used to say, “Kill them with kindness.”
 * 1) “that indispensable gift for the development, improvement, and expansion of one’s character” – I enjoy learning new processes, from coding to learning to use a new device to transcription. I love learning new programs because I would ultimately love to provide that service in my business come 2017. I tend to gravitate towards information pertaining to goals setting and follow through of goals.
 * 2) “respect in extending grace to others—even when things have not gone their way” – I find it hard to be upset with others. I tend to beat myself up, rather than express disdain about someone else.

__** RPI? **__ I read key points of this report to my husband and he was stupefied. He kept saying, “That’s so you. What are you reading?” I told him that I took a personality quiz and he really agreed with the results.

I also agreed with the personality indicator categorizing me as a Committed Supporter. I indeed am, ‘exceptionally enthusiastic and constantly looking for ways to go above and beyond expectations when it comes to helping and supporting others.’

My corporate career has been mostly Administrative Assistant/Accounting Clerk positions and I love them. I just enjoy being background support and I don’t need the attention at all.

So Bellflowers, I am willing and able to help and way I can. Please, don’t hesitate to ask.

__**PERSONALITY TYPE? **__   My code for this quiz was ISFJ-t, my role is Sentinel and my strategy is Constant Improvement.

Even though I agree with most of the results; 72% introverted, 52% observant, 67% feeling, 82% judging and 60% turbulent, I am a hard worker who enjoys learning new processes and helping others. I dedicate 150% to assigned tasks and getting them completed before deadline.
 * Kristeen ** Davis
 * __ What Animal Am I? __**

I am the Strategic Lion. Yes, I agree with the results because I am always thinking three steps ahead trying to find a solution to a problem. Other than being called a strategist, I’m not surprised by the results. However, after reading the characteristics listed, I do recognize them and they do fit me. Other than a new word to describe me, this quiz hasn’t opened my eyes to anything new about myself.

__** RPI? **__

The Sociable Pragmatist actually fits me. I hadn’t thought of that term in regards to me before this test, and the more I read about it, the more that I agree with the results.

__**PERSONALITY TYPE? **__

After reading the entire profile, I realized that most of it fits me very well. There were a few things that no longer fit because I have learned to adapt to situations to get something accomplished. For example, I am not “ruthless” in negotiating for most of what I want, though I will be dominant. That may sound strange to some, but I’ve learned that being able to compromise and “get along” with others to achieve a higher goal to be the best way to achieve things.
 * Individual traits: ** __Extraverted__ – 75%, __Intuitive__ – 52%, __Thinking__ – 75%, __Judging__ – 72%, __Turbulent__ – 56%.

I enjoy being a leader, someone who can help my team members realize their full potential. That said, I won’t help someone who does not have any desire to help themselves; I’m not here to do their work for them.

The conclusion resonated with me as well; I will either find a way, or make one. That is me more regarding my medical situation more than my career. I have had to adapt my entire life due to my medical conditions, which I’m fine with. This has taught me to think differently than most people and to take other’s feelings / situations into consideration.

__** What Animal Am I? **__ The results left me perplexed because I don't see myself as a crocodile.
 * Jessica Reid **

__** RPI? ** __ This made me feel happy because this is exactly how I am.

__**PERSONALITY TYPE? ** __



For this one I received Advocate. Not really sure how I feel about this one.


 * __ Our Task Tracker:- __**
 * ** Nai ** ||||  ** Kristeen **  ||||  ** Jessica **  ||
 * **Task** || **Done?** || **Task** || **Done?** || **Task** || **Done?** ||
 * Created dedicated email address with signature || Y  || Created dedicated email address with signature ||  Y  || Created dedicated email address with signature ||   ||
 * Answered Getting To Know You Questions ||  || Answered Getting To Know You Questions ||  Y  || Answered Getting To Know You Questions ||  Y  ||
 * Perfect Job paragraph || Y  || Perfect Job paragraph ||  Y  || Perfect Job paragraph ||  Y  ||
 * Top 3 Goals Statement || Y  || Top 3 Goals Statement ||  Y  || Top 3 Goals Statement ||  Y  ||
 * Focus on Unique Talents paragraph || Y  || Focus on Unique Talents paragraph ||  Y  || Focus on Unique Talents paragraph ||  Y  ||
 * What Animal Am I? Quiz || Y  || What Animal Am I? Quiz ||  Y  || What Animal Am I? Quiz ||  Y  ||
 * Raw Personality Quiz || Y  || Raw Personality Quiz ||  Y  || Raw Personality Quiz ||  Y  ||
 * 16 Personalities Quiz || Y  || 16 Personalities Quiz ||  Y  || 16 Personalities Quiz ||  Y  ||
 * Websites and Services || Y  || Websites and Services ||  Y  || Websites and Services ||  Y  ||
 * Create Wikipages || Y  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Like Lifebushido Facebook page || Y  || Like Lifebushido Facebook page ||  Y  || Like Lifebushido Facebook page ||   ||
 * Watched Youtube Video || Y  || Watched Youtube Video ||  Y  || Watched Youtube Video ||   ||
 * 1:1 Interaction with Steve || Y  || 1:1 Interaction with Nai ||  Y  || 1:1 Interaction with Nai ||  Y  ||