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ADD Resources eNews: June 2007

Take a Hike

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Off to a Bad Start: How a Moment's Inattentiveness Almost Ruined My Vacation

We arrived in the Minneapolis–St.Paul airport with our tandem bike, two panniers, two camelbaks and an eagerness for our two week adventure. This was the start of a bike trip through southwest Wisconsin. As usual, before leaving the airport, I had to hit the restroom.

It wasn't until I was outside the airport that I suddenly wondered where my small fanny pack with a few blank checks, my driver's license, my credit card and my digital camera was? Back in the restroom!. And there now was no hope of recovery! No one can get through security without an ID and boarding pass!

My husband did have an American Express card on him—and I quickly thought that my son at home could send me my passport so I would have ID available for the return flight—but we wondered how many places in Wisconsin would take American Express—and what if my passport got lost in the mail?

I went to the airport's Lost and Found and made a report, with little hope of recovery. It was Friday afternoon. They would be closed until Monday, but I got their number to call, just is case. We had Merrill Lynch put a hold on our credit card, hoping against hope that someone would turn in my fanny pack with everything in it! Not very likely!

You can imagine my elation. I called on Monday and my fanny pack has been turned in. (Doesn't Garrison Keillor say something about people in Minnesota being honest?) We made plans to pick it up when we returned to the airport in 2 weeks and promptly called Merrill Lynch to take the hold off the card.

Then they asked the fatal question, "Do you have the card in your possession?" My husband answered truthfully that we did not. And then they said, "We won't remove the hold as the card is not in your possession!" I called back to say my husband had mis–spoken—that we did have it in our possession—desperation can get you to be bold— but I got the same person that spoke with my husband and she said, "I don't believe you. We have a recording of your husband telling us it wasn't in your possession.!" What could we do?

We had Lost and Found overnight the fanny back and called Merrill Lynch back two days later to say it was in our possession. Fortunately, I got someone who didn't know about our recording—someone who readily believed us. It was a fantastic trip, in spite of getting off to a bad start.

Podcasts by Dr. Amen and Others Available

Our list of podcasts— that you can listen to as often as you like from the convenience of your home or MP3 player—continues to grow. Many of our podcasts include handouts. The cost is $7 for members and $10 for non–members.

We have just added the following podcasts which feature Dr. Daniel Amen:

  • Feel Better Fast: Learn How to Think Postive and Kill the ANTS That Ruin Your Happiness
  • Raising A.D.D. Kids

Become an Outstanding ADHD Coach

Registration is now open for Parts I and Part II of ADHD Coaching, taught by Sandy Maynard. Each of these 8–session (90 minutes each) teleclasses comes with a full workbook. Classes start in September with class size limited to 12 participants. Sandy has taught many to be successful ADHD coaches. If this is the career for you, you couldn't find a better training program than this one offerred by Sandy.learn more and register now.

Already an ADHD Coach Wanting to Increase Your Skills?

Starting in September we will feature monthly mentoring conference calls with Nancy Ratey, MCC. Watch next month's email for dates and other details.

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Interesting Web Sites and Articles

ADDults—10 Favorite ADD Characteristics

This list was compiled by Eileen Bailey when she was at www.adhd.about.com. At noted above, she is now with www.healthcentral.com

Adults with ADD have spent much of their lives being reminded of the what is wrong with them. For years they may have been corrected for being forgetful or for not paying attention. It is time to celebrate the wonders and greatness in adults with ADD. As a tribute, I completed an informal survey (50 ADDults were asked what is their favorite ADD trait). The following were the top 10 answers.

  • Endless Energy
  • Hyperfocus
  • Energy and hyperfocus combined
  • Great Imagination
  • Creativity
  • Humor
  • Ahead of "establishment" thinking
  • Creative thinking, problem solving
  • Spontaneity
  • Great passion for interests

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National ADHD Calendar

We have created a National Calendar of ADHD Events. If you are wondering what is available to you in your quest to learn more about ADHD and how to manage it, check the National Calendar of ADHD Events. If you know of a conference, workshop or teleclass focused on helping people with ADHD and geared to a national audience, send us the information and link, and we will be happy to post it.

View our Local Calendar of Events

This calendar details our five monthly support group meetings as well as other great learning opportunities regarding ADHD issues in the Puget Sound region. View it now..

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