| I can't stand to write code (programs) without music - preferably something that moves like rock, oldies, 70s, etc. The noise actually helps me concentrate and focus on the code and if you've ever written code you know that there are times that one must concentrate heavily - juggling algorithms, variables, etc in one's head. I don't listen to talk radio when trying to concentrate - only music. I can't stand listening to 'slow' music though - no easy listening, slow jazz, or Mariah Carey type songs for me. I was listening to Chris Brown last night because one of my Ds likes him. I thought he was okay so I like a variety - even new stuff.
I had a colleague though that couldn't stand any noise when he was writing code so he wore ear-cup type headphones (with no music) to block out as much noise as possible.
I also can't stand to work out without a distraction of some type. When I do the lifecycle I usually have the TV on and when I head out walking I have a radio on listening to talk radio (since I don't have to concentrate).
Since music and sounds affect people differently your mom should try to realize that your experience and hers aren't necessarily going to be the same. Maybe your mom's more like my colleague and you're more like me in regards to listening to music. I don't really understand your mom's statement about how her love of music somehow prevented her from going to college. If you go to a campus virtually everyone is listening to music all the time except when they're talking on their cell phone. |