An ADD Moment- yea, it happens to me too

Wednesday, February 9. 2005

An ADD Moment- yea, it happens to me too

For years, I was the CHADD Coordinator for my local chapter, here in Michigan. On occasion, I'll still stop in to hear some of the wonderful speakers that are generous enough to come out and speak to the group.

Last week, Diane Kennedy, author of the ADHD/Autism Connection, came for a special presentation. I ran out to hear her speak, settled in next to a colleague of mine, and looked around to see all of the people who had stopped in to hear the talk.

I was thrilled to see a dear friend of mine rush in, looking for a seat. I hadn't seen her in a few months; we really only see each other a few times a year, so I was glad to have time to spend with her at this presentation.

As she passed my row, I yelled out to her to come sit with us. She looked at me quickly, then came to sit, saying "Ok, well...I really didn't want to sit over 'there' anyway".

Since I'd known this person (who will remain nameless so I don't further embarrass myself) for a number of years, I was puzzled at how distant she was acting towards me. Normally, she's up for a big hug and spills out the latest "scoop" on her life.

Instead, she sat down pleasantly and attentively waited for the presentation to begin. I couldn't figure it out! I kept glancing at her from the corner of my eye and then was horrified to realize that she wasn't my friend after all! (if she's reading this, please forgive me for staring at you for the first 10 minutes of the session). They really didn't look all that much alike- same haircut, but different hair color. Same shape lips..but that's it!

It's funny, now that I think about it. But how....ADD of me! Gotta laugh.

Terry

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Oh, my, that just happened to me, but in reverse yesterday (sunday).

i just started a new Saturday-only job and last Saturday was my second day. Met another co-worker, who i apparently have met before although not perhaps by name, when the DH and i were shopping at the store. (It's the local needlecraft shop.) i spent an extremely busy 9 hours with her Saturday.

Yesterday, Sunday -- the day after i'd met her! -- the DH and i were shopping at our co-op for dinner fixings when he says "hi!" to a young woman. She looks vaguely familiar, so i smile and also say hi, and continue to bag up the stuff. She comments she just got off work; i say a generic, "O, wow," in a commiserating tone; i'm still trying to place her. DH asks her if it were busy again -- at which point i realise she's the co-worker i'd just met the day before. Then i realise i couldn't remember her name. i can recognise her if i concentrate and think "needlecraft shop", but just looking at her, she still just looks vaguely familiar.

That happens so often it drives me insane!

#1 aellath on 2005-02-14 09:46 (Reply)

Terri,

Thanks for making me laugh!

Stay warm in MI,

Erin from PA

#1.1 Erin Cashen Puffenberger on 2005-02-14 10:29 (Reply)

Erin,

You're welcome.
And...I'm TRYING to stay warm but it won't quit being winter here! Ugh.

Terry

#1.1.1 Terry on 2005-02-15 22:19 (Reply)

Great story - I laughed out loud! And yes, I have done this too. Recently while in a car with a couple women - mothers of wrestling peers of my son's - I waved at a person in another car because it looked like So-and-So. They both laughed when I realized it wasn't that person at all. I've had the good fortune to work with and sit at wrestling tournaments with people/fellow parents who take all my add-isms with good humor! Knowing that I am often late to wrestling meets, etc., when my son advanced to sectionals, and for the previous week's regionals, dear friends who knew me offered to drive me to each of those events. They were a god-send! I didn't miss my son's matches and I didn't get lost. And I left on time. Gotta luv these people who like you despite all your idiosyncracies!

Mary Kay

#2 Mary Kay L. on 2005-02-17 00:26 (Reply)

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