What Gets You Through the Day?
By Jeff Moffitt
@moffittjc (118442)
Gainesville, Florida
August 25, 2017 4:57pm CST
I like to listen to piano music at work so it feels like I'm playing along while typing on my computer keyboard. I've put on some amazing classical concert performances sitting at my desk. My co-workers think I'm crazy. They're not wrong. I think I'm Mozart. It helps me get through the day. Don't judge!
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@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
25 Aug 17
They don't listen to anything. I play the piano music too loud, so I drive them crazy with my music! And besides, they don't pretend to be concert pianist like I do! haha
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@velvet53 (22528)
• Palisade, Colorado
25 Aug 17
@moffittjc You know how to do it and that is what upsets them. Here is a quote for you: Remain open. There is something bigger than you know going on here.
Hang that on your wall and see what kind of responses you get. Who knows, maybe some day you will be a super star with your piano playing.
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@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
25 Aug 17
@velvet53 Haha, I like that sayingI I should print that out and put it up on my wall!
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
25 Aug 17
I listen to ancient Asian music..that helps me relax.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
25 Aug 17
@moffittjc Not at all would I laugh..I played the whale sounds to my son was he was a small child and he loves the sounds to this day Jeff..
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@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
25 Aug 17
@TiarasOceanView They were very soothing sounds to listen to! Even today, I'm pretty sure I could speak whale-speak if I was ever out in the ocean and saw one of those magnificent creatures! lol
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@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
25 Aug 17
You may laugh at this, but I used to listen to whale music/whale songs when I was having stressful days. For some reason, it was very soothing and hypnotic for me.
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@dodo19 (47050)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
25 Aug 17
@moffittjc Lol. Exactly. If it helps, that works. And it's like they say: Great minds think alike.
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@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
25 Aug 17
I like the way you think! I do whatever I gotta do to help me get through my stressful days at work! lol
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@rebelann (111164)
• El Paso, Texas
26 Aug 17
That's a good one @moffittjc just don't make too many typo's1 person likes this
@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
26 Aug 17
I am currently writing the music to my next big classical music hit. It's called Moffitt's Maniacal Mozart Melody!
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@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
26 Aug 17
@rebelann When you listen to it, you will realize that the entire thing is nothing but typos! That's what's going to make it a masterpiece! haha
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@sabtraversa (12928)
• Italy
25 Aug 17
If that helps, why not.
Music distracts me when I'm typing, it's like having someone who talks. Maybe classical would be different, but then if my typing speed doesn't follow their rhythm, I might get a little confused too. 
If there's an instrument I can play very well, that would be the keyboard... the computer keyboard. 
Music distracts me when I'm typing, it's like having someone who talks. Maybe classical would be different, but then if my typing speed doesn't follow their rhythm, I might get a little confused too.
If there's an instrument I can play very well, that would be the keyboard... the computer keyboard. 2 people like this
@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
25 Aug 17
Haha, the computer keyboard is the only musical instrument I can play well! And it isn't even a musical instrument! LOL
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@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
26 Aug 17
You can judge, it's okay! I am a fun and crazy guy, so I like to do off-the-wall stuff!
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@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
27 Aug 17
@RubyHawk Sometimes I just play dumb and act like I have no idea what's going on! That's also a good way to help me get through my day! lol
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
27 Aug 17
I listen to Andrew Lloyd Webber show tunes or ABBA.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
27 Aug 17
@moffittjc ABBA get me swaying in my seat and singing along, I love them.
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@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
27 Aug 17
Wow, I haven't listened to ABBA in decades! Now that brings back some memories!
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
31 Aug 17
@moffittjc I would not say crazy but jolly fun.I love the idea there
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@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
25 Aug 17
One of these days I am going to dress up just like Mozart, and then put on quite a show for everyone at work. At that pint they'll know for sure I'm crazy! haha
@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
27 Aug 17
@moffittjc , I can believe that! The air music world better watch out for you!
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@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
27 Aug 17
@bluesa Between your guitar and my drumming and/or keyboard playing, we would have one hell of a great air band! How's your singing voice? We definitely need an air singer, but it definitely shouldn't be me! LOL
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@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
26 Aug 17
I'm not much of an air guitar player, but you should see my air drum solos! They are worthy of numerous musical awards!
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
26 Aug 17
My days always feel too short . I am always busy, lots of projects and activities so I guess that is what gets me through the day.
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@Freelanzer (10745)
• Canada
26 Aug 17
@moffittjc Music does help. When I worked outside the home I was always the only one with a radio in my office. Couldn't understand why hardly anyone else wanted to work to music.
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@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
27 Aug 17
@Freelanzer I think too many people are too stuffy at work. Is that the right word? Like they think they have to act too proper or something. I say have fun. Probably be more productive that way!
@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
26 Aug 17
My days are like that too. Too busy, and too hectic. So I've got to enjoy the little moments when I can!
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@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
26 Aug 17
@DianneN My whole life I have done a really good job of destroying photographic evidence of all my shenanigans, so don't expect that I'll post something now! It might blow my cover in the witness protection program!
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@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
26 Aug 17
I thought about wearing the wig and dressing up like Mozart! We do have Halloween coming up, so maybe I can pull it off in October without co-workers thinking I finally lost my mind!
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
26 Aug 17
@moffittjc That would be hilarious!!!!! Go for it and post a photo, too!
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
26 Aug 17
Tv shows that keep my attention, and country music and music i grew up with.
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@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
26 Aug 17
I love country music, but I'm the only one in my office building that listens to country, so they all groan if I try to play country music!
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
26 Aug 17
@moffittjc ah who cares. Play that music for yourself and get through the days
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@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
26 Aug 17
Many people don't appreciate classical music, and it's such a shame, because it's pretty awesome music! I often tell people it was the heavy metal of the Renaissance! lol
@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
27 Aug 17
@Misty08 Well, if you really listen to classical music, you will realize it's pretty intense. That's why I say it was the heavy metal of its time! I wonder what music would have been considered the pop music of the Renaissance?
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@Misty08 (224)
• United States
27 Aug 17
@moffittjc hahaha. I like your description. Heavy metal of the renaissance. Most people most especially millennials are into pop or electronic music. nowadays, beats in songs are adored coz of their groove
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
25 Aug 17
Whatever works is good! I personally enjoy the sounds of nature to relax me. When I'm stressed I love the sound of waves and the birds. =)
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@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
26 Aug 17
I was commenting on another member's comment that years ago I used to listen to whale songs/whale calls to relax me. I had a CD that had over an hour of the whales singing and calling to each other. Very soothing. It always helped me fall asleep.
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@Srbageldog (7716)
• United States
26 Aug 17
I listen to old Christmas music when I'm feeling stressed or panicky. No matter what time of year it is. Something about it is soothing to me and makes me feel safe. Or I listen to oldies from the '50s and '60s, or my current favorite band (Ghost)...sticking the Golden Girls or Ghostbusters on in the background while I'm working also helps me get through the day and keeps me feeling calm.
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@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
26 Aug 17
I love old Christmas music too! But I wait until the season before I listen to it, because it just wouldn't seem right listening to it at other times of the year!
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
26 Aug 17
I am a professional dancer and singer. 
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@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
26 Aug 17
Me too...in my dreams! haha
But that is cool that you are a dancer and singer. I wish I had signing talent. Or dancing talent for that matter.
@Chellezhere (5363)
• United States
27 Aug 17
Regardless, if imagining your computer keyboard is a piano helps get you through the workday, so be it.
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@Neiltarquin (1062)
• Rass, Saudi Arabia
26 Aug 17
Good to hear about that. I am not into classical music. The only time I would listen to them is if they are a soundtrack of a movie. I also tried to listen to classical drum, flute or those relaxing music found in the internet but I don't feel relaxed. I think what I need is a hobby.
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@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
26 Aug 17
You are not alone. Many people do not like listening to classical music at all. We all have different musical tastes and styles. I never judge someone because of the music they listen to.
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@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
26 Aug 17
I love rock music too, but it's hard to simulate playing a piano on the computer keyboard when you're listening to the screeching sounds of guitars!
