Ah, the four humours! Does anyone remember that old thing, where the body supposedly has four fluids and when they are out of balance it alters your mood accordingly?
In case you’re wondering, the title to this entry is in reference to a song by Tobias Hume. My friend Chris sings in the recording. He’s ace. And overseas. I do miss him. But he’ll be back in Melbourne this December for Handel’s Rinaldo - he’s a countertenor with the voice of an angel, sigh.
Anyway, I saw this quiz that tells you what temperament you are, and realised it was based on the theory of the humours, so I did it. I saw it here (thanks Tash).
Duh, as if my humour wasn’t predictible! Ugh, if you needed further proof, I’m actually seeing my shrink tomorrow. Rapture! Take a squiz at the results below…
| You Have a Melancholic Temperament |
 Introspective and reflective, you think about everything and anything. You are a soft-hearted daydreamer. You long for your ideal life. You love silence and solitude. Everyday life is usually too chaotic for you. Given enough time alone, it’s easy for you to find inner peace. At your worst, you brood and sulk. Your negative thoughts can trap you. |
