Your first name of Balke has given you a practical, logical, analytical approach to life and a great deal of patience. There is a tendency to be fussy or to spend too much time on little things that are inconsequential to the bigger picture. Patient and methodical, with an ability to focus on the details, and happiest when doing tasks that involve both your mind and hands, you are inclined towards mechanical or technical projects, and could excel at many different occupations. Although not overly ambitious, you are willing to work hard to reach your goals and are content to make slow, steady progress. You make it a priority to establish a comfortable home base. You take time to grasp a new concept but, once mastered, you are able put it to practical use. You take your responsibilities seriously and believe that "what is worth doing, is worth doing well. Issues in close relationships could arise as you are inclined to be set in your opinions to the point of stubbornness. You are very systematic in all you do and do not like to see things out of order; however, there is a tendency for you to be too fussy. A tendency to worry too much could disturb your peace of mind.