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the attention span of a gnat

walkngplaygrnd by walkngplaygrnd · Aug 26, 2003 · 222 views · Journal

is what I have . . . I think this site is made for people with short attention spans, because there are so many different "Forums", and the Musings page is the pinnacle of A.D.D. madness, I'd say . . . and the very fact that there has to be a new topic or news story or Journal entry to entertain ourselves with and make witty, sarcastic comments about every day is either a testament to the fact that we all come from diverse backgrounds and have many different viewpoints and ideas (which I'm sure it does), OR perhaps that we ALL have very short attention spans . . . perhaps that is a telltale sign of this generation . . . with so many ways to distract us, so many new things, gadgets, whatever coming out everyday, making the cell phone I just got yesterday obsolete tomorrow (which is REALLY annoying, btw) . . . making me have to buy a new computer every 6 months because the one I have now is too slow (I'm exaggerating for emphasis - I've actually had my comp for over a year now and it still runs like a champ) . . . I mean who the hey is getting rich from all this? I KNOW it ain't me! Wow, I think this Journal entry is a prime example of how many directions my brain can go at a time . . . and this is only the tip of the iceberg, believe you me . . .

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18 Comments

deanh77 #1 deanh77Founder stupid

yeah, I read like 5 words of this.

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#1.1 toxicgirlOG 2003

Exactly my thought, I read up to ADD then I scrolled down to the end and thought, "Isn't this a bit long for ppl with ADD?" Now please excuse me, I need to finish reading this journal.

ok4now #1.1.1 ok4nowOG 2002

this was about a-d-d?

malibu #1.1.1.1 malibuOG 2001

or it could be A.D.D.

iwz #2 iwz stupid

i got as far as gnat and started to lose interest, but then i saw the . . . and was immediately intruiged again.

walkngplaygrnd #2.1 walkngplaygrndOG 2003

wow, people on this site can sure find unique and interesting ways to mock others - you all have a gift

iwz #2.1.1 iwz

haha, ok, i'm just playing, but i think you're right. my attention span is way too short. much shorter than it used to be. and i did read your whole journal entry

walkngplaygrnd #2.1.1.1 walkngplaygrndOG 2003

I actually didn't care as much as I may have appeared to in that reply, I was just trying to make you feel bad, and it worked to perfection. Darn it I didn't want to use the reply button - you have me brainwashed now - you HAPPY?!

iwz iwz

gleeful!

rocksupastar rocksupastarFounder

that means gay

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#3 exitstageleftOG 2003

i know what you're trying to say. at least, i think i do. sometimes i think that-- hey! look over there!!

malibu #4 malibuOG 2001

actually sometimes i get so frustrated cuz there is always something brand new to read and i just can't keep up.

fivezero #5 fivezeroOG 2003 informative

when it comes to reading i have a gigantic attention span. i've read each and every word posted on here for four months.

walkngplaygrnd #5.1 walkngplaygrndOG 2003

that's pretty intense, man

thatdarngirl #6 thatdarngirlOG 2002

"Hey maybe you shouldn't give your son so much coffee"
"Why is that?"
"Well..look at him. He's always twitching and stuff.."
"Oh no..that's cause he has A.D.D..."

ok4now #6.1 ok4nowOG 2002

...lol, reminds me of tweak

thatdarngirl #6.1.1 thatdarngirlOG 2002

"Oh no!!! That was my last pair..too much pressure"

ilikebirds #6.1.1.1 ilikebirdsOG 2002

"Like a warm wool blanket on a cold fall day, it's comforting and so refreshing"

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