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Honestly, I don't know if i should categorize myself as maximizer or satisfier. I do look for choices and go through every single options. I always look for the best option before deciding something but after I decided on something, I have never regretted doing it. I am always contended with things in my life and is always grateful for everything that has happened (i know i sound so religious, but I do feel that way!). I am always satisfied with my decisions.

As for allowing serendipity, I always believe in it. There are things in life that happens by chance, and the fact that it happens for a good reason makes you extremely happy and grateful about your life. There are many things in my life that I consider as serendipity. But, I also believe that things happen for a purpose.

For instance, since my first day in Bryn Mawr, I have been experiencing serendipities. The current one is about my social security card. I had a terrible day on Friday but I received my social security number which totally made my day. If I do not have my social security number by this week, my employer (Uncommon Ground) will cut off my employment. It was supposed to arrive in two weeks' time but I received mine earlier.

I know some people will disagree with me when I considered that as serendipity, but having serendipities in life will definitely makes you feel more satisfied with your life (I second Schwartz). There are serendipities in your life but it depends whether you want to consider them and be thankful for it or just ignore them. I will definitely cherish every serendipity I have in life because it totally makes me feel contended with my life. Serendipity has helped me to be grateful for things that have happened and be more satisfied with my life.