I’ve always made jokes about how I’m right brained. And usually, due to my absent mindedness I’d forget what side was the creative side and have to look it up.
I did that this morning, hence the blog.
In my search to remember what side was the creative, I ran across a quiz on the Art Institute of Vancuver’s website.
http://www.wherecreativitygoestoschool.com/vancouver/left_right/rb_test.htm
Granted it’s a test to decide whether or not a creative career is right for you, (haha, right for the right brain…I’ll stop), but the results can be beneficial for both sides of the spectrum.
Anyway, the results break down what area of each side you’re the strongest in and which you’re the weakest in. It was interesting to see it broken down. I had several, “ah-ha” moments.
I felt validated in my madness to say the least.
Granted I had to ask out loud, “who the fuck likes that?!” when the question about enjoying algebra came up. And “who the fuck likes rules?!” when that question presented itself.
Pretty sure I’m not a lefty…
And, viola! 36% Left, 64% Right.
So it looks like I’m on the right path with my creative pursuits, Y’all.
No office space for this one, unless of course it’s for small periods of time and there are plenty of pictures, music and side projects available.
I’m justified in my inability to spell, learn a foreign language and do long math problems. Hell the dyslexia fits right in there. My left brain is always only semi-lucid. Later, Preppy.
So I’ll stick to trudging around fantasy island, weaving stands of bullshit together until they makes sense or look like something semi-interesting.
Great for me right? But why would anyone but me give two shits?
Well, maybe you’d like to find out for yourself? Maybe you’re stuck in a job that feels wrong. Things are harder for you than a co-worker. Maybe you’re doubting your choice of choosing a creative career and think accounting better suits you?
Well, find out!
Now, warning to fellow righties…it’s 54 questions.
Did I just kill it?
Listen, I had a, “you have got to be fucking kidding me with this shit,” moment at question 31. But I kept at it. If it wasn’t for this blog I probably would have bagged it, I’ll be honest.
But I’m glad I finished it!
Now, disclaimer, (just like the one for not sticking a flatiron in your asshole, there always needs to be one, somebody will take shit the wrong way), in no way should you take this as law. As the end all be all. It’s a simple quiz and it could be wrong.
If it says you’re shit at math and you own your own accounting firm, don’t close the doors, buy a cabin in upstate New York, grow a beard, live off of goat’s milk and wild bird eggs, just because I said to check your brain status.
Do whatever feels right.
Maybe this will help validate and give you a “hell yea I’m on the right track,” moment or maybe it will help you realize you’d be better off doing something more fitting to you.
It’s never to late to do what you love, be yourself and be free.
Just do it smart.
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