Comments on: White Noise http://ambernaslund.com/2009/02/15/white-noise/ Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:36:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Larry Irons http://ambernaslund.com/2009/02/15/white-noise/#comment-614 Larry Irons Tue, 12 Jul 2011 02:35:00 +0000 http://ambernaslund.com/?p=61#comment-614 Worked with a friend in the mid-90s to develop an internal Monster when monster.com was just another website. He was challenged with hearing and most people took it as part of his personality rather than his hearing.  White noise is something people need to find more peace with, especially those who don't hear it.  Life isn't a communication channel. Worked with a friend in the mid-90s to develop an internal Monster when monster.com was just another website. He was challenged with hearing and most people took it as part of his personality rather than his hearing.  White noise is something people need to find more peace with, especially those who don’t hear it. 

Life isn’t a communication channel.

]]> By: Counter strike http://ambernaslund.com/2009/02/15/white-noise/#comment-554 Counter strike Sun, 07 Nov 2010 09:39:19 +0000 http://ambernaslund.com/?p=61#comment-554 I’d like to say that you always offer valid information and I have been an fascinated reader of your site for quite some time. I wanted to say thankyou really :) for all the good work you do! I’d like to say that you always offer valid information and I have been an fascinated reader of your site for quite some time. I wanted to say thankyou really :) for all the good work you do!

]]> By: Jim Mitchem http://ambernaslund.com/2009/02/15/white-noise/#comment-492 Jim Mitchem Tue, 12 Oct 2010 02:37:17 +0000 http://ambernaslund.com/?p=61#comment-492 Wow. Me too. Too much Maiden, they say. Some of it's in here: http://bit.ly/92yy86 Wow. Me too. Too much Maiden, they say. Some of it’s in here: http://bit.ly/92yy86

]]> By: Jeannie Walters http://ambernaslund.com/2009/02/15/white-noise/#comment-491 Jeannie Walters Tue, 12 Oct 2010 01:11:13 +0000 http://ambernaslund.com/?p=61#comment-491 There you go again, putting it out there. I worked with a retired Navy man who had difficulty with one ear thanks to seeing warfare in the Gulf. I often had to be his wingman - gently prodding him when something was happening he should turn to on the right side. Others were too intimidated by him to help, and I'm sure there's a part of him that liked that. But he was always appreciative when I pointed out that Mr. So-and-So Client had just asked a question. I saw how frustrating it was for him, and it made me appreciate how we take for granted what most of us have most of the time. I'm sorry you deal with this - it must be frustrating at times. But I think again you do the world good by discussing it. Thanks for a good read and for the honesty in it. There you go again, putting it out there. I worked with a retired Navy man who had difficulty with one ear thanks to seeing warfare in the Gulf. I often had to be his wingman – gently prodding him when something was happening he should turn to on the right side. Others were too intimidated by him to help, and I’m sure there’s a part of him that liked that. But he was always appreciative when I pointed out that Mr. So-and-So Client had just asked a question. I saw how frustrating it was for him, and it made me appreciate how we take for granted what most of us have most of the time. I’m sorry you deal with this – it must be frustrating at times. But I think again you do the world good by discussing it. Thanks for a good read and for the honesty in it.

]]> By: Frank Martin http://ambernaslund.com/2009/02/15/white-noise/#comment-490 Frank Martin Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:43:07 +0000 http://ambernaslund.com/?p=61#comment-490 Love you dear. Xoxo Frank Love you dear. Xoxo

Frank

]]> By: Ken Shenkman http://ambernaslund.com/2009/02/15/white-noise/#comment-185 Ken Shenkman Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:21:34 +0000 http://ambernaslund.com/?p=61#comment-185 As much as I love to read all of your stuff, both personal and professional, I don't often get the chance to comment (except for that Twitter conversation about your cartoon head exploding). I was born deaf in my left ear and have experienced some of the same things as you, although I suspect having lived it since birth, it may be more second nature to me. For the most part I hide it well, but it can be difficult sometimes. On those occasions, I just let people know and we all shift seats. A bit of a pain, but usually works! By the way, Happy B-day the little one. As much as I love to read all of your stuff, both personal and professional, I don’t often get the chance to comment (except for that Twitter conversation about your cartoon head exploding).

I was born deaf in my left ear and have experienced some of the same things as you, although I suspect having lived it since birth, it may be more second nature to me. For the most part I hide it well, but it can be difficult sometimes. On those occasions, I just let people know and we all shift seats. A bit of a pain, but usually works!

By the way, Happy B-day the little one.

]]> By: Holly M http://ambernaslund.com/2009/02/15/white-noise/#comment-184 Holly M Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:52:49 +0000 http://ambernaslund.com/?p=61#comment-184 Hi Amber, I appreciate you sharing personal information-not an easy thing to do in such a public format. I'm impressed you haven't allowed "personal difficulties" to stop you from being a social person. Takes courage to "fight through" these concerns. Thank you for your honesty. :) Hi Amber,

I appreciate you sharing personal information-not an easy thing to do in such a public format. I’m impressed you haven’t allowed “personal difficulties” to stop you from being a social person. Takes courage to “fight through” these concerns. Thank you for your honesty. :)

]]> By: Aurelie http://ambernaslund.com/2009/02/15/white-noise/#comment-183 Aurelie Wed, 25 Feb 2009 03:20:26 +0000 http://ambernaslund.com/?p=61#comment-183 Everyone has inadequacies and flaws (that's why sites like postsecret.blogspot.com have become so popular) and people will appreciate you more for having the honesty to share that with them. Maybe you should consider letting a friend know so that he or she can sit to your left at dinner parties and echo what other people are saying around you (like, "you got a promotion at work? fantastic!") This way, your friends could discreetly fill you in when you don't understand something. I also think you should develop some kind of sign/sentence/gesture that your friends can do or say to let you know discreetly that you're talking too loud, without having to say it in so many words. This way you wouldn't have to feel humiliated when they're trying to make sure you don't attract too much attention on you for being so loud. Everyone has inadequacies and flaws (that’s why sites like postsecret.blogspot.com have become so popular) and people will appreciate you more for having the honesty to share that with them.

Maybe you should consider letting a friend know so that he or she can sit to your left at dinner parties and echo what other people are saying around you (like, “you got a promotion at work? fantastic!”) This way, your friends could discreetly fill you in when you don’t understand something.

I also think you should develop some kind of sign/sentence/gesture that your friends can do or say to let you know discreetly that you’re talking too loud, without having to say it in so many words. This way you wouldn’t have to feel humiliated when they’re trying to make sure you don’t attract too much attention on you for being so loud.

]]> By: David Benjamin http://ambernaslund.com/2009/02/15/white-noise/#comment-182 David Benjamin Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:25:26 +0000 http://ambernaslund.com/?p=61#comment-182 The more people start feeling comfortable with each other, the more we reveal our flaws, weaknesses, and afflicitions. I grew up with a slight speech impediment and always have to be aware that if I don't annunciate properly, it sounds like I'm mumbling. None of us are perfect, we all have our issues. Thank you for always being so up front and open with your life. It makes it easier for the rest of us. The more people start feeling comfortable with each other, the more we reveal our flaws, weaknesses, and afflicitions.

I grew up with a slight speech impediment and always have to be aware that if I don’t annunciate properly, it sounds like I’m mumbling.

None of us are perfect, we all have our issues. Thank you for always being so up front and open with your life. It makes it easier for the rest of us.

]]> By: Anna Barcelos http://ambernaslund.com/2009/02/15/white-noise/#comment-181 Anna Barcelos Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:23:38 +0000 http://ambernaslund.com/?p=61#comment-181 Amber, I find it so admirable for you to write about your vulnerabilities. Everyone has them, but not everyone is brave enough to talk or write about them. You are a brilliant writer, communicator, and good-natured all around. Keep writing and being who you are! Amber, I find it so admirable for you to write about your vulnerabilities. Everyone has them, but not everyone is brave enough to talk or write about them. You are a brilliant writer, communicator, and good-natured all around. Keep writing and being who you are!

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