Handwriting

I recently had my handwriting analyzed by a machine at the state fair. Well, by "recently" I mean in early November, but that is beside the point.

I always thought handwriting was interesting. I wonder if it truly does reflect anything about ones personality. The logical part of my brain suggests it's all a bunch of hullabaloo, just like palm reading or zodiac signs. However, since there are so many types of writing, I can't help but wonder if it reflects anything about us at all. Even a little?

I personally hate most girls' handwriting. I guess I sound bitchy by admitting I critique such a trivial thing in people, but it doesn't cause me to actually dislike anyone, so don't misunderstand me. I always paid attention to that kind of thing in school, mostly since so many wanted to copy off my paper. I noticed that all the girls had "bubbly" writing. You know what I'm talking about, right? They all look so similar. I don't know if sex has anything to do with it - perhaps girls simply attempt to all have the same pretty, neat bubbly writing solely for it to look like all the other girls' handwriting; I don't know.

Raymond and I were at a booth at the fair and the guy asked us if we wanted our handwriting analyzed. All we had to do was sign our name on a sheet then this machine scanned it. Upon scanning our signatures, the machine would then spit out a paper with details about our personalities simply based on our handwriting. We didn't think it would be accurate, but we did it for shits and giggles.
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Here is what mine said about me:

You pursue your objectives with determination and initiative.  (Well, yes I am quite determined. Agreed)

You would be willing to take a calculated risk.  (OK, isn't that everybody? Some calculate more than others though, and I think this is where I differ from most)

You seek freedom to be your own person and the chance to prove yourself. (I guess this is true?)

You are an active individual who becomes restless and impatient with insufficient progress.  (This part is very true)

Your underlying fear of failure keeps you alert and always on your toes.  (OH MY GOD IT SEES THROUGH MY SOUL)

You have a relaxed charm and sense of humor which the opposite sex finds appealing. (I don't know? Maybe? I wouldn't know - most guys stay away from me in areas of romance. Go figure)

You accept what life gives you but you want more. (Yes, sigh, true. I'll always want more and at the same time I'm content with nothing)

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So what do you think?

Think it's filled with generic statements that can fit just about anyone? Perhaps it's just random bullshit?

DUH!

It's a machine, people!

Of course it's randomly generated crapola.

Still though...it was interesting.

So I decided to perform a small experiment last night while I was at work. I asked a few girls at my work to write the words "Best Buy" on a sheet of paper for my own amusement. Their names and ages are also displayed next to their words.

Naturally, they thought my request for handwriting samples was a little strange, but considering it was coming from me, they obliged. They know I'm a little strange anyhow.

Here are the results:

Yes, that last one is me. I wasn't trying to write sloppily or differently; I was just trying to write like I normally do.

So here is how I write:

It's ok, I know what you're thinking.


"Amanda, no one gives a rat's ass about this blog and your handwriting!"


Oh well.

But aside from talking about MY handwriting, am I the only one who studies this kind of shit? Am I the only one who critiques little details like this?

The handwriting of most guys is usually far more messy and varied, but I think I prefer that. I don't like boring, uniform neat letters. Structure is so dull. Irregularity is interesting.


And with that thought, I'm signing off. I'm going to go fold clothes and do more household chores since I can't stand "insufficient progress".