he he, exactly my case... took a while before accepted that headphones actually helped me concentrate. Gwendal
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2004 4:24 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: 313@hyperreal.org Subject: Re: (313) you listen to techno? I stick to headphones at work, unless I'm staying late or hardly anyone's around. I sit in an open area and the music helps shut off the rest of the world so I can focus on computer schtuff. a couple times people ask what I'm listening to, but if I tell them or share a listen, I usually get the "oh, OK" followed by an odd look that says "you're strange." This morning's selection is something by the Orb, 'cos I gotta chill. lisa ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tuesday, June 15, 2004 8:24 am Subject: (313) you listen to techno? > > ...just started working with my current employer about a month > ago. desk job, cubicle, plenty o' coffee. anyway, there's a > fairly relaxed policy towards music in cubicles. as a result, i > spend most of my 8hrs. with great house and techno pumpin' out of > my little PC speakers. naturally, this being suburban america, i > am the only commuter listening to the music of this list for about > 60 miles in all directions. > i get my fair share of raised eyebrows and cheeky comments from > co-workers that are not familiar with my "weird bass music". i'm > all alone in a sea of alarmist talk radio, and toby keith anthems. > i'm just curious if any other list-members are immersed in a > similar environment. > > cheers, > lrh > >