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entp, enfp, intp, infp: considers possibilities of what to do instead of said task. starts typing but gets distracted when trying to choose a song to listen to. probably scrolls through tiktok. thinks that said task is too overwhelming. can't schedule an appointment on the phone by themself.

intj, infj, enfj, entj : plans out everything, but doesn't actually do it. wayyy too perfectionistic. has a bunch of pinterest boards (or playlists) related to said thing. not inspired. not enough pressure. "scheduled procrastination."

estp, esfp, istp, isfp: thinks the task is stupid and boring, and there are more fun/interesting things to do. also thinks that they have enough time to get it done but actually only has 2 hours. doesn't narrow down priorities. probably forget it existed in the first place

i'm glad you enjoyed my post about whc, and of course, i'd be more than happy to brief you about mbti. however, i hope you don't regret asking this question, because you might have unleashed a beast.

so, get ready for a quick mbti class! here's a little cheat sheet i made for your reference:

so basically, mbti operates on cognitive functions, which are just the mental processes we rely on to make decisions and understand the world. there are eight functions total, and each one is either:

introverted or extraverted (how you engage with your inner self versus how you engage with the external world)

judging or perceiving (deciding versus observing)

everyone has all eight functions, but in different orders. your mbti “type” (like INFP, ESTJ, etc.) is based on which four you use the most, and especially your top two, called the dominant and auxiliary functions. these two shape most of your personality.

if your dominant function is a perceiving function (N, S), then your auxiliary function would be a judging function (T, F). if one is extraverted, the other is introverted.

so if you're an ISTJ, for example, that doesn't mean you don't perceive at all. the S in ISTJ helps you perceive (through sensing), while the T helps you judge. J in your mbti just means that your judging function (T) makes the external part of your personality (so, Te), while your perceiving function (S) is who you are on the inside, (so Si).

now that we have that out of the way, let me brief you on all 16 mbti types, based on their dominant/auxiliary function pairings:

INFP (Fi-Ne)

to explain functions a bit: an INFP's dominant function is Fi (introverted feeling), which means their personal values and emotions are very inward, deep, and individual.

their auxiliary is Ne (extraverted intuition), so they interpret the world through patterns, ideas, and possibilities, very externally focused.

so INFPs tend to be thoughtful, emotionally independent, and idealistic. they care a lot about authenticity and inner peace, and they love exploring new ideas and meanings behind things.

ENFP (Ne-Fi)

ENFPs lead with extraverted intuition, constantly scanning for possibilities, ideas, connections. their secondary function, Fi, means they check those ideas against their personal values.

they’re outwardly energetic, spontaneous, and full of big-picture thinking, but they’re also quietly principled and sensitive under the surface.

the difference between ENFP and INFP isn't that one is an extrovert and the other is an introvert (though that might be the case, a lot of times). it just means that ENFP's intuition (Ne) is stronger than their feeling (Fi), while an INFP's Fi is stronger than their Ne.

INFJ (Ni-Fe)

introverted intuition (Ni) leads INFJs to focus inwardly on abstract insights, long-term patterns, and “gut” feelings. Fe, their secondary, is how they connect to others, read emotional environments and try to maintain harmony.

they often come across as calm, gentle, and emotionally intelligent externally (because their external function is feeling), yet internally they can be intense and future-focused, thanks to their introverted intuition.

ENFJ (Fe-Ni)

ENFJs lead with Fe, meaning they prioritize external harmony and the emotional needs of others. their Ni makes them insightful about people’s long-term paths and potential.

they are warm, empathetic leaders, often guiding others with a mix of emotional intelligence and quiet vision.

again the difference between ENFJ and INFJ is that ENFJs rely on their external function (Fe) more, while INFJs rely on their internal function (Ni) more.

INTP (Ti-Ne)

Ti (introverted thinking) leads INTPs to analyze things logically and independently. paired with Ne, they explore endless possibilities, ideas, and patterns.

they’re deeply curious, skeptical, and abstract in their thinking. they can get stuck in their heads, but that’s also where they thrive.

ENTP (Ne-Ti)

ENTPs are idea machines. their Ne drives them to chase possibilities and mentally experiment with “what-ifs.” their Ti evaluates those ideas with internal logic.

they’re witty, rebellious thinkers, drawn to novelty, debate, and intellectual play.

INTJ (Ni-Te)

Ni gives INTJs a single-minded focus on long-term visions, strategies, and future outcomes. their Te (extraverted thinking) helps them organize the external world efficiently to achieve those visions.

they’re goal-oriented, rational, and strategic; rarely loud, but always calculating the next move.

ENTJ (Te-Ni)

ENTJs lead with Te, structuring the world around them based on objective logic and efficiency. their Ni keeps them oriented toward long-term goals and intuitive predictions.

they’re decisive, commanding, and visionary; often seen as natural leaders who value competence above all.

ISFP (Fi-Se)

Fi makes ISFPs deeply value-driven and emotionally independent. Se means they perceive the world through immediate sensory experiences.

they’re artistic, grounded in the present, and often express emotion through action or creativity rather than words.

ESFP (Se-Fi)

ESFPs are vivacious and in-the-moment. their Se makes them attuned to the physical world, while Fi means they still stay true to their personal values.

they’re bold, warm, and emotionally reactive; often spontaneous with a hidden depth.

ISTP (Ti-Se)

ISTPs use Ti to assess things logically and independently, and Se to interact fluidly with their environment.

they’re adaptable, often quiet but sharp, with a love for mechanics, hands-on problem-solving, and autonomy.

ESTP (Se-Ti)

ESTPs lead with Se, reacting instantly and confidently to their surroundings. their Ti filters those perceptions with logical precision.

they’re bold, action-oriented, and love pushing boundaries, often charming and clever, with an appetite for risk.

ISFJ (Si-Fe)

Si (introverted sensing) makes ISFJs rely on past experiences and traditions, while Fe helps them care for others and maintain harmony.

they’re gentle, loyal, and highly observant of people’s needs; usually quiet, but emotionally strong and dependable.

ESFJ (Fe-Si)

ESFJs lead with Fe, actively maintaining social harmony and supporting others. Si makes them grounded in familiarity and routine.

they’re sociable, nurturing, and detail-oriented, often the “glue” that holds groups and communities together.

ISTJ (Si-Te)

Si leads ISTJs to be meticulous, detail-focused, and grounded in what they know works. Te organizes the world around them in a practical, no-nonsense way.

they’re responsible, reliable, and value order and duty above chaos or novelty.

ESTJ (Te-Si)

ESTJs are dominant Te users, they love structure, control, and results. paired with Si, they draw on past systems and rules to create stability.

they’re firm leaders, often blunt but dependable, and motivated by getting things done right.

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so that's mbti types explained through cognitive functions in the simplest way possible. hope it helps!

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Chinese giant salamander (娃娃鱼) a.k.a ‘baby fish’ due to the sound they make that sounds like a baby crying.

The Chinese giant salamander is one of the largest salamanders and one of the largest amphibians in the world. It is fully aquatic and is endemic to rocky mountain streams and lakes in the Yangtze river basin of central China.

The Chinese giant salamander is considered to be a "living fossil". Although protected under Chinese laws, its population has faced severe declined over the last 70 years and is currently (2022) listed as threatened. There are evidence indicating that the Chinese giant salamander may be composed of at least five cryptic species, further compounding each individual species' endangerment.

Now, you can go to Península Valdés and find that the whale population there is growing year after year, people can see them from their windows. In Iberá, where yaguaretés were extinct for over 70 years, there's now a population of 35 and growing, after being reintroduced just five years ago. As for rainforests?

We've becoming very, very good on restoring them. Natural environments, when given space and time to heal, can return to that they were. And after all, all natural enviroments are managed by human societies. It is up to us to implement a good management, un buen gobierno.

I firmly believe our children and grandchildren will see a restoration of Earth like never before.

Perceiving Functions

xNxP | High Ne: uses run-on sentences and parentheses (to maximize info-dumping and clarification via extraneous details, respectively)

xNxJ | High Ni: Short and simple sentences. It’s not intentionally “dry”, it’s just effective word choice.

xSxP | High Se: lowercase letters/free form sentences and p much any slang they wanna use bc its just texting and not deep enough for proper spelling and grammar

xSxJ | High Si: Breaking up responses to multiple topics into separate paragraphs.

It’s easier to keep track of what you’re talking about this way.

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Judging Functions

xxFJ | High Fe: traditional/safe emojis and slang for effective communication ie. lol, brb, ☺️, 😅 periods in the middle are okay. Periods at the end are intimidating so it’s best to avoid those

xxFP | High Fi: Using creative combinations of emojis ( 🙏😩 | 👁️👄👁️ | 🥺👉👈) for the ultimate range of personal expression

xxTJ | High Te: Capital letters, and advanced punctuation; they exist for a reason. Big fan of the Oxford Comma.

Environmental advocacy and the LGBTQ+ rights movement share a common purpose: protecting vulnerable communities, caring for the spaces we all call home, and creating a world where we all can flourish. Our world is brightest when people can live authentically, love freely, and be embraced for who they are. From rainbow reefs to shimmering tides, diversity makes our blue planet stronger, healthier, and more inspiring.

As you guys know, I tend to keep to myself when we’re working on Welcome Home and only come out of my hermit’s burrow to give us all an update! This is that! 

Unfortunately for May, the workload has been more than anticipated, so I didn’t have time to properly produce a Minute with Wally like I hoped I could…! I hope this will suffice instead! (We also hope to do one next month if things improve!)

The next Merchandise drop is in the works too and it’s so so so sweet! It very much matches a very particular fellow! I’m also happy to write that most everything is available in our merch store found on the website! Each purchase goes to helping us keep building our happy home and promise future updates so the story can reach its end!

(Artwork by @downydig !) As for this upcoming update, I really want to keep everything a surprise, but I will say we have so much tucked away that we’re eager to share when the time comes! (I love hearing and seeing the reactions we get, it makes everything worthwhile!)  It’s funny to say, but much of this year’s workload has been spent on both Eddie’s update and every single update moving forward! (We intend to update twice a year until it's done, if things keep going well enough, for example!)

Also to know… We intend on dropping in the summertime within the next couple of months! Once I feel confident, we’ll offer a proper date! (I have to break our Updately tradition of me being late! I must break the curse of Home) All else I can say about it is…! Yeehaw! 🎤🐴

Thank you for supporting us in every way that you do, whether it’s buying our merch, loving Welcome Home, thinking about Wally, or spreading the word!  We’ll write to you again soon! Love, This House! P.S. Place him... Anywhere

Venture Bros starts as an AAC but turns to a genuinely compelling Dramady over time, and you never feel like the jokes are out of character or detract from the plot.

Scavenger's Reign is beautifully animated and has some incredibly compelling characters. Incredible scifi worldbuilding.

Bojack Horseman will drift between a comedy and genuine character growth exploring the absolute worst that a broken man can do, and why he feels that way.

While it's much more episodic, Inside Job does have character growth throughout and the consequences of one episode at least tangentially carry over to the next, while the jokes are much higher tier than most stuff. It feels like it takes the audience's capacity to understand the underlining themes even in a fairly wacky show.

Mars Express is one of the most incredible scifi movies I have watched in recent years. It tackles the questions of humanity, artificial sentience in capitalism and who you can trust in a neat noir package. My favourite film to ever come out of France.

Cyberpunk Edgerunners might have been a tie-in, but it left an impression on so many people for a good reason. It handles themes of autonomy, opportunity and trauma in a way that isn't overclouded by its action-packed fight scenes.

Porco Rosso might be family friendly enough to let your kids watch it, but it's still a tale of survivor's guilt, a growing fascist state and how isolation plagues one's own self perceptions. It's delightful to watch at all ages and gains a new level to it the older you get with each rewatch.

Invincible is a love letter to comics and its source material, handling mature themes even setting aside its infamous gore. It's brutal, it's harrowing and it takes its audience seriously in what they can handle.

Genndy Tarkatovsky's Primal is a wonderfully well animated and quite literally wordless narrative that tells an amazing story despite its own self-imposed limitations.

The Animatrix is one of those seminal pieces of science fiction that you will constantly end up seeing parallels to in your life, not least if you're paying any attention to trans rights issues in the world currently.

You might notice that there's still a lot of scifi and comedy, and there's good reason for that. These are the two genres that have the most to gain from respecting animation as a medium: comedy can use the exaggeration of movement and flexibility to portray far out and hilarious situations all the better at a fraction of the cost, while science fiction has the ability to portray things that would be impossible practically or incredibly expensive in CGI. The problem isn't with adult animation, it's that you're refusing to look beyond 20+ year running IPs and Netflix doubling down on their mistakes in order to find the best stuff.

On top of that, you cannot hail ATLA as a paragon of children’s animation because ATLA and a few of a selective batch are the outlier. For every The Owl House and Steven Universe out there there’s at least five Miraculous Ladybug-esque pieces of work that don’t make it through the noise. Milk-toast, cheep, and shabby comedy also happens to be very frequent in children’s animation, but unlike adult animation, kid shows are cut more slack because of the underlying credence that animation is a children’s medium.

Most of the good stuff isnt as popular as hellaverse or big mouth etc

There are some good ones that end up successful like blue eyes samurai and invincible

I think im most interested in the hidden gems because there is some really weird interesting stuff like The Wolf House

I haven’t been watching much TV lately, but Common Side Effects (from the same creators as Scavengers Reign, which is easily one of my favourites due to its refreshing take on alien life) is a really solid watch, in my opinion.

As for films:

Junk Head: a clever dark comedy that really hits the spot for sci-fi aficionados. Some camera shots are beautifully shot even to the eye of a novice such as myself.

Dead Leaves: deeply weird, borderline chaotic, and one of those films where you finish it thinking, “I’m not sure I fully understand what I just watched,” but still find it visually hypnotic. Definitely a love-it-or-hate-it kind of experience.

A Town Called Panic: pure chaos incarnate, and arguably one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen. It’s technically for kids iirc, but it works for adults just as well.

Angel’s Egg: much slower, more meditative and introspective, leaning heavily into atmosphere and symbolism.

Also a sprinkling of some Italian recommendations because European countries are tremendly underrated when it comes to animation (some of these might be a bit harder to find, but I’ll leave them here anyway):

The SuperVips (Vip mio fratello superuomo), a superhero parody that feels genuinely ahead of its time. Also by Bruno Bozzetto is Allegro non troppo (I’m not sure if it has a direct English title), which I’d describe as: weird as hell, deeply cynical but not in a nihilistic way. It carries that very Italian brand of skepticism that emerged in the wake of the violence and disillusionment of the 1970s. I don’t think I’ve ever seen it mentioned much, but it really captures that pessimistic edge of Italian comedy, though it’s generally more funny in live-action films, partly because animation has historically been less supported and less widely produced in Italy.