Do you multi-task?

multi tasking - photo of woman multi tasking
@CharRay7 (1549)
United States
August 2, 2008 2:08am CST
Hi, I know I sure do. I have trouble just sitting thru a movie and not doing anything else or watching TV. I always have the computer in front of me typing away, TV going in the back ground, maybe writing checks to pay bills, all at the same time. That's probably why I never go to movies anymore. If a real good movie comes out, I'll go rent it or buy it and watch it at home so I can be doing other things too. What about you? [i]Happy MyLotting, Char[/i]
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16 responses
• Philippines
2 Aug 08
I usually do multi-tasking since I treasured the time and I want to make the most of now, to do more things as long as I can and as long as time permits. While I am doing my school assignments, I wash my clothes and still managed to surf the internet, checking my emails. Sometimes at school, I am writing a report or reviewing for an exam while listening to the teacher's lesson. I also work part-time as student assistant in our college, studying while working.
@CharRay7 (1549)
• United States
2 Aug 08
Thanks for your response! Sounds like your as busy as I am! lol Have fun! [i]Happy MyLotting, Char[/i]
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• Philippines
2 Aug 08
i am always multi-tasking... i know some may find it weird, but i am getting bored if i just do a single thing. while im doing lesson plans or test questions, i am also online...
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@CharRay7 (1549)
• United States
2 Aug 08
Thanks for your response! Sounds like your alot like me! lol [i]Happy MyLotting, Char[/i]
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• United States
2 Aug 08
i could be typing on the computer and feeding my 4 month old and watching tv.
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@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
2 Aug 08
Hey char, I have trouble sitting still. It's a wonder I can sit at the computer for hours at a time here on mylot. It's truly amazing. I usually can't concentrate on anything. Yes, I can multitask. I learned that from my many years of working as a medical assistant and legal secretary. You have to be really quick in both of those fields. I can type on mylot and cook dinner and talk on the phone at the same time. It's a wonder anything comes out right! I'm just so used to doing 3-4 things at the same time. It's kinda fun!
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@CharRay7 (1549)
• United States
2 Aug 08
Hi Opal, Thanks for your response! You sound just like me. I have trouble keeping my mind on one thing. If I have to sit anywhere too long I get figgety. I'm surprised I can sit here at the computer for so long on MyLot too, but I guess with my fingers typing, something is going. [i]Happy MyLotting, Char[/i]
• United States
2 Aug 08
im doing the same thing now the tv is in the backround while im typing my head off here i also play my video games while the tv is going off i luckly can set aside my needs to go to the movies lol but i do almsot the same thing as you
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@CharRay7 (1549)
• United States
2 Aug 08
Hi and Welcome to Mylot!!! Thanks for your response!! The only time I have the TV off is when I have to listen to my live chat for college online. And even then, half the time I'm on another screen doing something else. I probably shouldn't do that. lol [i]Happy MyLotting, Char[/i]
@payout (3794)
• United States
2 Aug 08
I multi-Task sometimes but I only can do it for son long, After awhile I just can't do it no more. For example like when I'm on mylot i try to stay connected to other sites at the same time but it's hard. really hard especially with a site like mylot., lol.. :D I try my best to multi-Task but guess only a few can do it ha ha.. You must have skills ha ha.. unlike me.. well take care.. and keep posting. .HAppy Mylotting. :D
@payout (3794)
• United States
2 Aug 08
Thats awesome haha.. :D I have a few sites open with Safari.. I love it.. :D
@union6 (326)
2 Aug 08
yea, lol right now im watching a film and posting on mylot and another forum lol while talking to someone on msn lol actully im suprised, i didnt realisee i was doing so much all at once lol
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@missbdoll (1165)
• Australia
2 Aug 08
Always, as I work online from home I'm always always doing tones of things.I do the washing and get medals while I'm online.I'm always on several sites.I'll often do small jobs roud the house while I download photos. I'd realy have to do this, as I'm online for about 10 hours a day I guess.
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@CatsandDogs (13963)
• United States
5 Aug 08
We sound so much alike Char!! LOL I'm an antsy person too and can't sit still for very long either so yes I multi task while watching a movie. I cross stitch quite a bit so I'll do that while watching a movie. I hardly ever go to a movie any more because I hate to sit for that long. lol I've got to get up and move around or be doing something with my hands and in the move theater, it's too dark to do anything but sit there and stare straight ahead. lol
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@CharRay7 (1549)
• United States
5 Aug 08
cross stitching - photo of woman doing cross stitch
Thanks for your response! WOW that is sooo amazing that we are so much alike!! How nice!! I know about the movie part. I probably haven't been to a movie theatre in 15 years! I used to cross stich all the time and I loved doing it. I used to go camping with my ex-husband and my son and while they were out doing the nature thing, I was in the camping trailer cross stitching. lol Unfortunately, since this internet thing came around, I haven't done any in quite awhile and I do miss it. [i]Happy MyLotting, Char[/i]
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@gemini_rose (16264)
2 Aug 08
I can multitask as in jobs up to a certain point anyway. But when it comes down to watching tv and being on the computer then I struggle! I can only concentrate on one thing at a time or else that is when I make mistakes and do not put down all that I want to say!
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• United States
3 Aug 08
i absolutely do! i multi-task all the time. infact im multi-tasking right now! lol im on mylot, watching tv, petting my dog, and drinking my coke. so yes i do multi-task. but i can sit through a movie. i do alot. but i talk during it.
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@CharRay7 (1549)
• United States
3 Aug 08
Welcome to MyLot!!! You sound just like me. I always have to pet my dogs in between everything else. [i]Happy MyLotting, Char[/i]
• United States
3 Aug 08
LOL! Great question. I am definitely NOT a multi-tasker, although I do multi-task from time to time. It is not my preferred way to go. I need to focus on one task at hand and carry it through to completion, or set it aside and come back to it later. But doing two things at once? Do you think that it is a men vs. women issue on multi-tasking, or does it vary from person to person?
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@CharRay7 (1549)
• United States
3 Aug 08
Hi my friend, You might have a point there. It seems like there are alot more multi-tasking women then men...Don't know whether that should tell us something or not. Thanks for your response! [i]Happy MyLotting, Char[/i]
@suzu12345 (470)
• India
2 Aug 08
yeah multitasking for sure,,i study,,drink,,play,,watch tv,,use internet,,bett online,,eearns,,money,,i m nt mutitasking like window vista,,,so wat u up too
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• United States
3 Aug 08
Hi Char, I am always multi-tasking too! I am watching a movie, talking on the phone, and typing this comment right now. I usually have the TV on as background noise. I also study my online courses and IM my friends alot at the same time during the day. I think it helps things get done faster. Take care
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@CharRay7 (1549)
• United States
3 Aug 08
Hi, Thanks for your response! It seems we are alot alike... these days though it seems as though you have to multi task to get everything done. [i]Happy MyLotting, Char[/i]
@diutay (1327)
• Philippines
2 Aug 08
I'd send corrections to my students and spend some time here at myLot. Or I'd talk on the phone while doing other things. I try as much as possible to accomplish many things in a day.
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• Malaysia
2 Aug 08
I tried to in the office by checking mail during meeting. Now I had picked up the skills! If tired, I will look out the window at the sea while typing. I can do that haha..!!