Test
There is an old “personality test” that I was given over 30 years ago. I’ll just ask the questions here, though I will explain their “meaning” and give my answers then and now in the comments.
You are alone in a forest, describe the forest in some detail.
You encounter a Black bear, how do you react?
As you walk you come upon water, describe the water in some detail.
A little ways further you come to a wall, describe the wall in some detail.
Feel free to share your answers or keep them to yourself.
2026 answers
The forest is a mix of many kinds of trees, some with fruit, flowers, many showing new growth, a few dead standing, and many scarred by fire on their trunks. The plants are bountiful, berries, flowers, and there are birds singing. No large animals apparent, though there are lots of tracks and sign.
I growl loudly at the bear.
A small rapidly running mountain stream, crisp clean clear water bubbling loudly over the rocks.
The wall is a looming cliff face in the distance. Sheer rock reaching high into the sky.
1990’s answers
The forest is a huge overgrown forest with all kinds of tall conifers, very few deciduous trees and thick with plants of many kinds. The vegetation is so thick it is difficult to move through. Very little animals other than birds and squirrels.
I yell at the bear until it runs away.
An old rock well with the stones falling in and barely any water in the well.
An old crumbling rock wall, in places all the way fallen down and no longer a wall at all.