I've discovered a new obsession! wee

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So I've never really thought about this until very recently. You know, just having learned about AS a couple months ago I'm still digging around my head every day trying to figure out what I can about myself in relation to Aspergers. So anyway, I came to the realization that I have, in fact, had a long term obsession when I thought I only went through phases of obsessions. Yeah, I could be wrong. Maybe it's just a hobby? How does one know the difference?

I'm pretty obsessive about any and all music. Memorizing every word, every single pitch and voice inflection. Every note of every instrument. I keep all of this information stored in my head, and I'm actually amazing at recognizing a singers voice, even if I only heard one of their songs 5 years ago I can spot it again right away. I think it's the only real ongoing obsession I've ever had and I've had it since my earliest memories. Except for being three and singing "Taking Care of Buscuits" instead of "Taking Care of Business". BTO for the win. Anyway. Thing is, for me it's almost like a stim of sorts. I get immense satisfaction from tapping out perfect drum beats. Or waiting through a long build-up in a song, banging my head at the precise time the music starts. I also really, really like listening to XM radio and naming all the bands as they come on even if I've never heard the song before. I'm right like 90% of the time I swear. I get immense gratification from helping everyone figure out who sings that one song they love but can't remember the name of. Seriously, I play songs in my head like a friggin' juke box.

Watch now. You're all going to bombard me with musical questions and I'll end up not knowing any of the answers

Thoughts, though? Anyone else a music addict to this extent?

Sounds ok. It's definitely something society would accept more so than other obsessions. Have you thought about a music career? You would probably blow everyone away in the music field if you truly do have that type of memory. You could probably try going out for directing a band.

Me, I've always been obsessed about politics, and done real well at Math, which is why I'm getting a Mathematics and Political Science degree hoping I can get a degree with Political Science without having to be a math teacher.

and i thought i was the only one who did this...

my family likes to challenge me with 'name that tune' and artist when listening to the radio, or one of my brothers will play a cd and ask me who it is...and like you, i'm right like 90% of the time...i thought i was just weird!

i do the same thing as well with memorizing lyrics and beats and everything about songs...it's nuts. and irritating at times especially if i don't get it right after hearing the song only once...lol! and i never figured out why it was that i could hear a song once, pretty much have the lyrics memorized by the time i heard it again, but in school i could never remember any important information (like for tests and stuff)....go figure.

and if anyone wants to challenge you, i'll help you out best i can...lol!

Krista,

That sounds like MORE than a mere hobby! HEY, Ever thought about going on "DON'T FORGET THE LYRICS!"? You might make a BUNDLE!

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Delayed double post, 2ukenkerl?

Sorry going off topic but

KristaMeth you in your avatar reminded me of someone famous for ages and the woman's names has just come to me. The famous British model Kate Moss. Finally that has been doing my head in for ages.