I Took An MBTI Test Again

I took an MBTI test again. Not out of curiosity. Just one of those days where I felt a little detached from myself and wanted something to hold onto. What’s better than learning about yourself through a personality test?

This time, the result was ISTP-A (The Virtuoso)

Which is… interesting. Last year, I was an INFJ. Then INFP sometime mid-July. Now I’m here wondering if I’ve always been this person underneath. I attached below a screen capture of my result for you to compare.

Virtuosos are typically steady for a while, but then they suddenly get a burst of impulsive energy that makes them pursue new interests. They enjoy living in the present and don’t stress about the future. They’re always eager to try new activities and experiences. The thought of being stuck scares them the most. What matters most to Virtuosos is the freedom to explore, make their own plans, and control their own lives. These are just some of the few insights about Virtuosos I got from 16 personalities that I found relatable.

It’s funny how these tests try to map us. As if we can be simplified into four letters, when in reality we are made of seasons, spirals, contradictions. I don’t believe any test or chart can define what a person truly is. We change. We mirror. We react. We grow out of ourselves and back into new shapes all the time.

Maybe I’m all three types. Maybe none. Maybe we’re not meant to be one fixed thing.

I still like the quiet satisfaction of answering those oddly specific questions, though. There’s something about trying to understand yourself even if the results are temporary.

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Taylor Swift Eras Tour Movie

Hiii…

I just saw the Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour movie with a friend! She invited me and booked the tickets on the same day. Most of the seats were already taken, and the only one left was right at the front but we went the very next day anyway. It was abrupt, spontaneous, and honestly, I liked that about it.

I’m not really a Swiftie (or maybe I’m just in denial?), but lately, I’ve found myself enjoying more mainstream things like The Barbie Movie, for example.

It’s funny because I used to avoid anything popular on purpose. If something was trending or everyone loved it, I’d feel this urge to run in the opposite direction. I didn’t want to feel like I was part of the crowd. But then during the pandemic, I started noticing that a lot of the things I quietly liked became mainstream. Songs like Strawberry Blonde, aesthetics, moods, interests and it threw me off a bit. If the things I loved became popular… does that make me someone who likes mainstream things? Am I overthinking it? Probably.

Anyway, back to Taylor.

The movie felt like a concert and also like an extended soundtrip with hundreds of strangers who just happened to love the same songs. It was a shared moment, and something about that felt special.

What I appreciate about her music is how certain lines suddenly hit you. You catch yourself thinking, “Wait, I’ve felt that exact thing before.” Maybe it’s because someone did something to me that Taylor has written or will write about. It’s amazing how she captures heartbreak, nostalgia, anger, and longing, and turns them into art we can feel through.

My Tears Ricochet gave me chills. Shake It Off had everyone hyped. Every song felt like it could be my favorite, just depending on the mood.

So, I made a playlist of Taylor Swift songs I really loved this year. Some were new to me, some were familiar. Most of them hit a little too close to home. I also shuffled some of my favorite lines from her songs and made a Pinterest shuffle for it.

I hope you like it.

With love,
– Belle

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