tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post1551554960254052472..comments2024-03-29T01:42:22.267+10:30Comments on Drifting through life: sometimes my brain is a fog of bewildermentRiverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-34525599077482343862010-09-30T15:03:35.300+09:302010-09-30T15:03:35.300+09:30One must be discreet.One must be discreet.R.H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04639593801088008224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-53489562037620607322010-09-29T22:04:45.167+09:302010-09-29T22:04:45.167+09:30R.H. the government took her?? Why would they do s...R.H. the government took her?? Why would they do such a thing?<br /><br />Red Nomad OZ; for some, clever is measured in IQ points, for others it's how quickly you "catch on", some people measure clever as how many things they know as opposed to being able to do only one or two things really well. There isn't any real way to measure it, since it means such different things to almost everyone.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-71312102676455248992010-09-29T15:38:58.734+09:302010-09-29T15:38:58.734+09:30The brightest bulb in the chandelier is destined t...The brightest bulb in the chandelier is destined to burn out first! And how is 'clever' actually measured? Now I'll bet you ANYTHING you like (with the possible exception of my super) that the people who 'catch on' faster than you at work don't have your writing skills! I don't think I've read anything quite so evocative as your post about the first coffee of the day ...<br /><br />Happy travels!Red Nomad OZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03020668094026661054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-75402501934158805002010-09-29T15:34:24.687+09:302010-09-29T15:34:24.687+09:30I lost my mother too when I was seven, the governm...I lost my mother too when I was seven, the government took her away from me. What a stupid little country.R.H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04639593801088008224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-3257107378213797032010-09-29T15:11:58.376+09:302010-09-29T15:11:58.376+09:30Frogdancer; Big Bang is the BEST thing on TV, my d...Frogdancer; Big Bang is the BEST thing on TV, my daughter K is downloading episodes of season 4 for me, I'll be watching them Friday night. No brain fog today thank goodness.<br /><br />Kath; one of the reasons I have trouble asking for help goes back to childhood, when I somehow got the message that if I couldn't manage things on my own I wasn't much good was I? How I ever arrived at that conclusion, I'll never know. I've been independent (struggling alone) almost all my life. <br />I love Penny! I love how she's dragging the boys into real life when they'd prefer to stay just as they were, and I like how they're helping her be a little different too. <br />It's nice to meet someone else who hates French. Are we the only two on the planet?<br /><br />BwcaBrownie; welcome. My mum took my sister with her when she went, also my younger brother who had epilepsy, she knew dad wouldn't be able to cope. I was left because apparently when asked if I wanted to go I said no. At the time I probably thought she was just making one of her many shopping trips to the city and I didn't realise she wasn't coming back. There's more to that story....<br />Thanks to Ann and Marshall.<br /><br />Jayne; I've learned that the best ting i can do is ask for help, but it isn't always easy for me, like I said to Kath earlier. Depending on the situation, I'll say straight away if I don't understand, or I'll pretend I've understood, then ask questions later under the pretext of clarification. And I HAVE interrupted lunch breaks....<br /><br />Toni; It's not only different learning styles, it's different teaching styles as well. I clearly remember our History teacher who droned on all day with dull facts, when we had a substitute teacher later in the year, she really made the history come alive for us! As for instructions, well, sometimes I can follow written instructions, sometimes I need to see it done and write my own version of instructions in words that I can understand when referring to them later. Other times I can watch something done once and have it stick forever in my memory. And thanks for reminding me that I need a new photoshop program, adding it to my list right now.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-16984872495149128882010-09-29T11:12:32.352+09:302010-09-29T11:12:32.352+09:30I so hear you on almost every aspect of this post,...I so hear you on almost every aspect of this post, chook.<br />I also often feel fogged in and a bit like I'm-the-only-one-who-doesn't-get-this. I put it down to the fact that people have different learning styles.<br />For example, I have a clever talented friend who CANNOT learn to use Photoshop from reading my instructions -- she needs to see it done, whereas I need the written instructions. <br />I agree with Jayne. My husband is in a training position right now, and he LOVES it when his men ask questions. It shows they WANT to learn and they want to do the job properly.Tonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16561240096806868742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-32292138980511353122010-09-29T10:27:25.007+09:302010-09-29T10:27:25.007+09:30River, on the radio last night they had Fabian Dat...River, on the radio last night they had Fabian Dattner explaining about leadership and she stated (with plenty of callers backing her up) the best thing <i><b>anyone</b></i> can do is admit they don't understand or ask for clarification as not only does it show others you're prepared to admit you don't know but it encourages others to ask for help/guidance in things, too.<br />So, don't feel stupid asking, it's the best thing to do, management consultants say so!<br />If anyone gives you a hard time, just laugh and say "It's better that I ask now than interrupt your lunch break later, hey?" ;)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02851305238478213940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-90837716757487061732010-09-29T07:48:47.060+09:302010-09-29T07:48:47.060+09:30all what Kath said, from me too.
I even have brain...all what Kath said, from me too.<br />I even have brain-fog on blogs and miss the point and leave dumb comments.<br />I am stunned by your mother's story. Working so hard for your sister and then cracking-up. She must have agonised over her decision. I am always saying to Coppy that <i>everybody</i> has a saga behind them. Mine is in front of me as well, and that's why I have the laptop on my chest in bed reading blogs at 8am.<br />I am always impressed by the endurance of checkout people, and often say "I hope I am the worst customer you have to tolerate today".<br />peace and love from Ann O'D and Marshall Stacks tooBwcaBrowniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11500142856655553009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-83912677790684624322010-09-29T07:38:57.881+09:302010-09-29T07:38:57.881+09:30The Brainfog you experience is not yours alone, Ri...The Brainfog you experience is not yours alone, River and I know why you hate it so much, especially right now, trying to heal your shoulder and be thrown in as a 'floater'.<br /><br />I learned that I could play up being blonde and *did* ask questions. It was embarassing at first, but I then started noticing that there'd always be someone else in the room/around the meeting table/campfire/dinner party/shopfloor who looked relieved because *someone else* had asked.<br /><br />Even when it's clear that I'm bothering someone or they're busy and think that I should have got something the first time, I'll still swallow my pride and ask. I'd never say it to their face (well, not unless I was justifiably angry) but they too have a responsibility to me - if they're training me or explaining something they have to make sure that the message is understood and that they can spare some time to make sure that it is.<br /><br />As for French, I HATED it too!<br /><br />And The Big Bang Theory is delicious and you don't have to get the physics references - I sure as hell don't - or all the pop culture ones - and I wonder if it's Penny who despite being more of the 'straight man' is the one who represents us, the viewer? She either is open about saying 'I have no idea what you're talking about' or seeing the guys for what they are - lovable misfits.Kath Locketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09677312773827236567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-65902174990841187992010-09-29T06:37:45.188+09:302010-09-29T06:37:45.188+09:30I love 'Big Bang'. Tom1 his downloading th...I love 'Big Bang'. Tom1 his downloading the new series so we watched a new one last night.<br /><br />I wouldn't worry about the brain fog stuff. No one likes being out of their comfort zone, and you've obviously proved that you can adapt and learn new skills.Frogdancerhttp://dancingwithfrogs.comnoreply@blogger.com