strengths

Developer:

"The genius of Developer talents lie in your ability to see the raw potential and incremental progress of others, and to actively invest in furtherng that development." A person with this quality is said to see potential in others, but sometimes it is only potential that they see. They see each person as a working progress with many possibilities. I think this is somewhat true of me but it is untrue to say that all I see in others is potential. On the other hand I have high expectations for others because I have high expectations for myself which would go along with the achiever quality.

Maximizer:

Someone with this quality seeks out strengths in others. This tends to make them avoid others who want to make them well-rounded and seek those who recognize and appreciate their strengths. They want to make the most of the gifts that they are blessed with. They tend to see strengths in others and have the capacity to see what people are best at. This describes me very well because I feel that I myself constantly strive for excellence in whatever I do. It is easy for me to pick out the strengths in others and to help them realize the potential that they have.

Achiever:

An achiever is someone who has a constant need for achievement and will feel dissatisfied if by the end of the day does not accomplish their goals. This person is always busy and is often called a "workaholic". They also are very self motivated and have a very intense drive. I think that some of these aspects describe me but they are a little extreme. I am very internally motivated and driven but I am not dissatisfied at the end of the day if I don't feel that I've accomplished things. I also believe that this quality contradicts the adaptability quality that I have.


Adaptability:

Someone with this quality lives in the moment and sees their future as something we create by the choices we make. Adaptability allowes one to respond to the needs of the moment and on some level looks forward to distractions. A person with this quality is very flexible and can remain productive even when pulled in many directions. I believe that this quality describes me perfectly. It is very easy for me to be in a room full of people and still be productive with getting my work done but also engaging in conversation. I believe that I am very flexible and am able to completely change directions without objection. Overall I am very confident and comfortable with change. This quality allows me to move forward even when the unexpected happens.


Communication:

Someone who has the quality of communication sees an idea and brings it to life. They like to talk and are good at holding the attention of others. They are also good at explaining things clearly and are masters of telling especially captivating stories. A communicator might be criticized by others for talking too much. This description is completely me. I usually find myself talking in class and being the one to entertain others. I am a good story teller and I believe that this strength has grown as my personality has developed.

who is BECKY PETERSON

I was born in Yorba Linda, California and moved to Portland, Oregon when I was about four. I have lived there ever sense. I have a brother who is 17. I have 2 dogs Bonnie, a boxer-lab mix, and Abby a westie. I played volleyball and tennis in high school and enjoy the outdoors. I have snow skiied since I was about four years old and it is one of my favorite activities. About two years ago my family bought a beach house and we have spent alot of time there as well. I decided to attend apu at the end of my senior year and am currently a student there.

A big part of my life is traveling. I have traveled to Hawaii, Florida, Arizona, Mexico, Canada, England, and most significantly Africa. My trip to Africa is by far my favorite place to go. I was able to go there twice for about 3-4 weeks each time. It was especially amazing because we went over Christmas so therefore we were able to hand out all of the Christmas gifts. It was such an incredible experience and I am completely changed because of the events that happened there. It was amazing to see the hope and joy that the people despite the fact that they had close to nothing.

Another major event in my life was switching from the comfort of my private school to the public school in my area. It was extremely difficult to leave all of my best friends to go to a place so unfamiliar. I decided to switch because I really felt that God wanted me there to make a difference. I soon realized that it would be much harder than I thought to remain strong in my faith. Overall it was a great experience and I grew so much because of the risk that i took.

And that is my life... or some of it!