Se or Si -
Definitely Si.
And why? - I'm generally pretty unaware of my surroundings, and I have trouble living in the present. It seems like I'm always in the past or future, or if I'm in the present, it's ideas and not surroundings. However, I've always related to Si. Traditions are important to me (family and personal traditions, not really traditional values), and I try to honor them as much as possible. I love doing things the old way sometimes just for the nostalgia of it all. Sometimes that's led me to believe I'm an S type, because I don't necessarily love changing things just to see what happens or just to be innovative--in fact, change shakes me up a little. (However, my Ne explains why I'm an N.) I'm a sentimental pack rat. You could give me a crumpled up paper from when I was in third grade, and I'd probably keep it in my special past box--yes, I have a special place for tangible memories! I have a wonderful long-term memory, especially for things that have emotional significance in my life. As a kid, I knew a lot of random trivia. At the worst points in my life, I was constantly in the past, ruminating on everything that had happened. Because of my moderately developed Si, I consider myself an INFP using Jungian functions, even though I could be an ENFP with the dichotomies.
Ni or Ne -
Ne.
And why? - I tend to focus more on what could be rather than what will be. My friends and loved ones, with whom I share my Ne, frequently say stuff like, "How do you come up with these things?" or "Your mind works in the weirdest ways." I can almost always think of something quirky or random to say. Even as a kid, I described myself as weird and random (though I wasn't always happy with that). My thought processes are sort of like trampolines, and others agree with me here. I do things differently, loving the feeling of being offbeat and idiosyncratic (Ne used in conjunction with Fi and my 4w3 nature).
Ti or Te -
Ti.
And why? - Because I'm such a strong F type, none of my Thinking functions are that developed. All I know is that I have weak Te. I have my own sense of logic and data. It may not be apparent from the outside, but I have a good sense of my own personal limits. I tend to have classifications and systems in my mind, but they're really only used for myself. As for Te...I'm pretty bad at organizing the external world. I'm kind of a lazy slob who isn't too comfortable being in complete charge of things. The only instance of Te I can think of in my life is when I'm under stress, or when I'm dealing with something I care about. When I'm doing something I'm passionate about, something that involves my personal interests (in conjunction with Fi), I'll be great and productive. Under stress, I can become kind of ESTJ-like (either that or I just shut down).
Fe or Fi -
Fi.
And why? - Again, I am a very strong Feeler. Both my F functions are pretty well-developed. But I've always been more comfortable with Fi. Fe is something that I've learned/picked up along the road of life. I'm extremely self-aware and in tune with who I am as a person--so much so that people have commented on it. I know myself and my inner workings almost like the back of my hand. I love turning inward and reflecting on how I've changed and grown (in conjunction with Si), and how my values have matured with me. I'm very big on personal expression. Looking back on my past, it's easy to see that Fi was prevalent over Fe. For a time in fourth grade, I added a motto next to my name every time I had to write it: "stay you." I also remember painting on a big canvas in my room, "I can't promise to be perfect, but I promise to be real." My whole life before a certain point in high school was centered around finding myself.
Yep.
