Musing Mondays (July 12)
This week’s musing asks…
Can you read amidst distractions? (tv, others talking, sporting events, etc)
My mom was just marvelling, the other day, at how I could read with a bunch of people talking and playing around me. We’d gone over to her house to swim, and I chose not to get in the pool this time. Instead, I sat beside the pool and read my book. Meanwhile, hubby & kids — along with my mom and stepdad — were splashing around and chatting.
I told mom that I’ve had lots of practice in reading amidst distractions, as my house is generally pretty noisy. The kids are always talking, playing, etc, and the TV is almost always on when hubby & the kids are home. It’s ‘background noise’.
Sure, I tend to go off and hide myself in the bedroom in order to have a bit more quiet for my reading (I can’t read when the TV is in the background ’cause I’ll keep looking up to see what’s going on), but I can still read if it’s just people talking in the background.
In the wintertime, I often ferry my kids to their sporting events at the local arena. And, I’ve gotten pretty good at reading while sitting in the lobby, with people coming and going all around me. I’d rather read than just sit there the whole hour!
So, how about you? Can you read amidst distractions?
PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT with either the link to your own Musing Mondays post, or share your answers in a comment here (if you don’t have a blog). Thanks! 
Good musing, and here’s my tesponse:
http://sheeryhall.blogspot.com/2010/07/reading-amidst-noise_12.html
Here’s mine.
Happy Monday!
Me too. Here’s my reply:
http://www.booksplease.org/2010/07/12/musing-mondays-distractions/
What do I prefer? The answer is here: http://annsreadingcorner.blogspot.com
My answer is here
My MM is here. Have a great Monday everyone.
CMash
I just converted from “What Are You Reading Mondays” to “Musing Mondays”, so I hope that’s okay. Here is my post:
http://bookendcrossing.blogspot.com/2010/07/its-monday-already.html
Thanks for hosting.
http://readbookswritepoetry.blogspot.com/2010/07/mondays-whereaboutsmusingsmailbox.html
Funnily enough I write something near to this on sunday I believe. It is called Passions or Distraction. Check it out.
I might even write a follow up ;3
http://bittenbybooklust.blogspot.com/2010/07/passion-or-distraction-reading-journal.html
Here’s mine.
Good question! Here’s my response:
http://meditationsbylaurelrain.wordpress.com/2010/07/12/musing-mondays/
Here’s Mine:
http://www.readingatthebeach.com/2010/07/mailbox-musing-mondays_11.html
A timely question, since I have the TV on as I write this…lol
HERE is my answer.
I will often read around people or even in front of the TV because for me that background noise is important to my whole reading experience. In fact, without it, things always seem to be a little off kilter!
You can check out my full response here:
Reading Amidst the Chaos
Good question.
My answer is here.
My Musing
Mine http://dementedreading.blogspot.com/2010/07/distracting-hunt.html
Here is mine http://zetor-mogsblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/musing-mondays.html
Here is mine
I can preety much tune out background noise.
When i was in school i couldn’t concentrate in the student library as it was too quiet!
blogger is playing up at the moment will post my musing monday later.
My response is here.
Happy Monday!
Here’s my response
http://jennyburd.blogspot.com/2010/07/monday.html
My Musing
Here’s my response!
http://kateslibrary.blogspot.com/2010/07/musing-mondays_12.html
I try. Very hard to read… *sighs*
http://okbolover.wordpress.com/2010/07/12/musing-monday-712/
My first Musing Monday is here: http://magika83.blogspot.com/2010/07/monday-musings-1.html
Mine is here.
If I like what I’m reading then the noise won’t distract me. Sometimes it is even better to have background noise. If I read in a quiet place the minimal sound will capture my attention and I will not be able to concentrate.
Here’s my response for this week: http://www.rulethewaves.net/blog/?p=1675
Hi, my MM is here: http://scribblereviews.blogspot.com/2010/07/musing-mondays-july-12.html
post now up!
http://marshalslion.blogspot.com/2010/07/musing-mondays_13.html
Here’s mine!
http://amongstories.wordpress.com/2010/07/12/mm-distractions/
I think I’m going to join Musing Mondays. Thanks for your thoughts.
I’m new to Monday Musings! Here’s my response:
http://theramblingsofabookaddict.blogspot.com/2010/07/monday-musings.html
Here’s mine this week
http://somanybooks123.blogspot.com/2010/07/musing-mondays-distractions.html
I haven’t participated in this meme but I just wanted to comment that I’ve learned to read anytime, anyplace, anywhere! Except the car, but I’m trying to condition myself to that, as a passenger, of course!
my say…
http://addlife21.blogspot.com/2010/07/distracted.html
If I’m really involved in the book nothing short of an explosion will tear me away!
http://undermyappletree.wordpress.com/2010/07/13/musing-monday/
Music is fine, but no talking.
My musing is finally up.
I’m reading among distractions now. Echo-ee hall with a karate class going on!