Multi-tasking

I used to think I was a multi-tasker. Until I met my friends. These people are crazy. They can talk on the phone, drive a car, order in the drive-through, write something down, and hum along with the radio all at the same time.
I can talk on the phone. That's it. Sometimes I can do that while driving, but frequently I miss turns so I'm not sure I do that very well. If you call me while I'm in the grocery store, then I must physically stop the cart to continue talking. Heaven help me if I even try to change a diaper and talk. I tried that once and it didn't work out. Once a month I play Bunco with a group of girls. This is a mindless game that involves no skill. All you have to do is roll dice and chat. Unless, you happen to be the scorekeeper. Then you have to roll dice, chat AND add numbers in your head and write them down. I am a terrible score keeper. If I am the scorekeeper then all chatting must cease on my end. It's almost humorous. I think the Bunco girls have started making fun of me.

But I think that's the key - talking. I can do multiple things at once, but none of them can be talking. The way that I sort things out is to talk to myself. I am constantly talking things out in my head. Making list, sorting ideas, finding solutions....all in my head. If I must talk to you then I have to stop my mental conversation and them I'm deadlocked. All functioning stops.

I'm sure this makes me weird. Just be warned if you call and I have to end the conversation abruptly. It just means that I need a moment to speak to myself.