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who am i?

How would you describe yourself to someone?

I’m an INTJ-T (introverted, intuitive, thinking, judging traits and turbulent).  Most of my colleagues will tell you that I’m even keeled and that nothing seems to faze me.

I recall there was an active shooter on campus at work and when we were under lockdown, I was nonchalant about it.  I tend not to worry about those types of things because it’s out of my control.  I can only focus on what I am going to do, which was to grab my bag, sprint down the back stairs, and run out into the side of the facility.  I fear that most of my colleagues would freeze with the deer in the headlights kind of gaze.  I told my assistants what my plan was in the event the unit became infiltrated.  They looked at me with their eyes wide opened and mouths ajar.  I said that I would not be waiting for them and if they wanted to go with me, then they were going to have to keep up.  I wasn’t trying to be a bitch…just trying to survive.

I’m shy and often times low key.  Writing is a way for me to voice my thoughts in a loud manner but if you were to meet me in the flesh, you’d see that I’m very much an introvert.  Now…if you give me a few drinks, then I have the potential to become the most ratchet thing you’ve ever seen.  My exes have all been an extrovert show boats.  It’s the yin to my yang, I suppose?

I value alone time more than being with others.  If I am out with others, I tend to lean towards those who are intellectual or have a flair for the arts.  I am a fucking nerd.  What can I say?

I love being stimulated…mentally and physically.  Trust me, I can be very naughty, sensual/seductive/sexual, and curious too.  I will try almost anything at least once. I strive to have as much fun and be as adventurous as I can because everything can’t always be serious.  What kind of life would that be?  Work hard, play hard, seems to fit the bill for me.

@kev.jkk

I immigrated to Canada at 7 years old, and as the story usually goes, I learned English much faster than my parents and ended up as the family translator. It’s a common experience which can be exciting at first, playing the “adult”. Yet, it can also lead to situations that surpasses the maturity of a child. For API heritage month, I wanted to create a little film that reflects the complexity of being a child translator. I hope that it acts as a conversation starter for what may seem so innocent at first, but in hindsight can create some uncomfortable memories. @NextShark #aapi #aapiheritagemonth #film #immigrantparents

♬ original sound – Kevin Jin Kwan Kim

I’m hyper independent but that’s because it’s just how it was growing up with parents who could barely spoke English when they immigrated.  I have been the daughter, free babysitter for my brother, and somewhat competent translator for my parents since I was in grade school.  I didn’t have the support or guidance that the other kids had growing up.  I had to find my own way.

I’m very determined.  I’m the kind of person that thinks, “If there’s a will, there’s a way.”  I have a lot of goals for myself and strive to do my very best for each of them.  This in turn makes me extremely critical over myself.  I am my worst critic.  But with others, I show an exorbitant amount of empathy…


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3 responses to “who am i?”

  1. dollarsjust10 Avatar

    If there’s a will, there’s a way I like that

    1. justrojie Avatar

      Thanks!!

  2. […] The only emergency preparedness plan that I have is for active shooters on campus.  It’s one that we are trained for annually at work.  I recall writing about an incident onsite from a previous post, who am i? […]

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