Thursday, November 02, 2006

"Multitasking"

Did you know that it is actually impossible to multitask? I learned in a brain seminar a few years back that your brain can only concentrate on one thing at a time. You may think you are multitasking, by going back and forth quickly doing two different things, but it's not possible. I thought that was interesting! I say that to say, while trying to multitask this morning, I was getting ready for Mother's Day Out and talking on the phone at the same time. I decided to make a peanut butter sandwich, so I got out a sack, the peanut butter, jelly, and loaf of bread. After I got off the phone, I realized I'd simply put the whole loaf of bread in my sack instead of making a sandwich. Isn't it scary that I did that totally unconsiously?! One can only laugh at oneself in that situation!

4 comments:

Nicki W. said...

L,
that is the funniest story ever!! can't say you are alone in those those of situations--i have had many! most of the time, it is b/c i was on the phone while doing something.

Lindsey Eason said...

Very interesting!What a funny story about the bread - don't worry - we all have days like that!

Hannah said...

Actually, I am multitasking right now- I am doing laundry, putting up Halloween decorations and blogging and cooking supper. AAAGGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!! I feel like I am walking in circles.

lauren said...

Jessica,
I can't wait to see them!! My email address is firstname.lastname@gmail.com-that is the one I check most. Thanks! Look forward to seeing y'all in a couple of weeks!
Lauren