DEAR APPLES....

We often receive letters from people who participate in our shows. We like to share some of the really inspiring ones from time to time.

Here is one that was recently sent to Frank.

Dear Frank

 

    You may rememer me from the FCCLA Conference that you attended in November. I was in the front row on your right, tall, wore a white shirt. It's been awhile and even with the time I've had, I'm only half way through your book. However the impact that it has had on me this semester in school is astronomical. Before I was a student who was always told that I had potential; but my grades didn't reflect it and now that is not the case. You have been a Great insperation to me and every chance I get, I read as much of your book as I can. saddly that isn't often with the schedule I keep.

    Senior year is rapidly coming to a close and though I still have a few months I am trully uncertain of what it is I want to do after I graduate. Too many things interest me to be able to choose what I want to persue. Currently im writting a novel to see if I like writting. My Beleif is that I can create worlds with my imagination. It plays a big role in my life and never shuts off. My actions have been to search and look into the things that inerest me and help me move forward. And my Determination is helping me get through my Busy Schedule and not go bananas, but I still feel like I am missing something.

 

I was also wandering if you were doing anymore workshops in the Pheonix area.

 

One B.A.D Apple 

 

We'll be keeping in touch with this BAD Apple! Feel free to write us anytime....

 

Frank@badbadapples.com  or Rodger@badbadapples.com

The PIG Test

When we travel around the country, we often do a series of "Attitude Adjustment Exercises." The exercises or games are great visual learning tools for our programs.

One of the favorite exercises we do is called "The Pig Test." It's a great ice breaker and a great way for people to learn about themselves.

Frank first took the test almost 20  years ago. Now it's something we share with people around the world.

We've decided to share the test on our blog. Take the test and when you're done, feel free to share it with others.

Enjoy the PIG TEST


Step #1
Please draw a PIG on the paper provided!


No rules, no limits! You can drawn anything! This test is about you.

 
Step #2
Where did you draw your pig?

- If your pig is at the top of the page, you are positive and optimistic!

- If your pig is in the middle of the page, you are a realist!

- If your pig is at the bottom of the paper, you are suspicious and have a likelihood to behave
   negatively.


Step #3
What direction does you pig face?

- Does your pig face left side of the page?

  You believe in traditions. You are friendly. You are good at remembering dates
  (birthdays, homework, anniversaries,etc)

- Does your pig face right side of the page?

  You are creative and active. You don’t have a strong sense of family. You have a hard time 
   remembering dates.

- Is your pig looking directly at you?

You are direct, enjoy playing devil’s advocate and neither fear nor avoid discussions

Step #4
How much detail did you put into your drawing?

- Do you have a lot of details?

  You are organized, methodical, cautious and  distrustful.

- Few details?

   You tend to be emotional and naive (easy to trick/influence), you care little for details and are a
   risktaker.

Step #5
How many legs did you draw?

- All 4 legs showing


  You tend to be secure, stubborn and stick to your ideals.

- Less than four legs?

 (You like ham!)

  You tend to be emotional and gullible. You also care little for details and are a risk taker

Step #5
Did you draw ears?

- How big are your pigs ears?

   The size of the ears show how good a listener you are. The bigger the better!

Step #6
Did you draw a tail?

- Does your pig have a tail?

  The length of the tail indicates the quality of your relationships. The longer the better.