Onedia In The Ozarks

Mothers’ Day Viewed Through Tears

Onedia Hayes Sylvest — Sun, 08 May 2011 15:42:53 +0000

Tweet Mothers’ Day and Valentine’s Days are the two holidays that seem to generate all types of sentimental rhetoric, poems, songs, it goes on and on. With no wish to diminish Mothers’ Day for anyone and no intention to address the overly romanticized VDAY…I would like to comment about Mothers’ day for the folks who [...]

Some Thoughts For Those Who “Know”

Onedia Hayes Sylvest — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 21:09:36 +0000

TweetMore than I would like, I encounter people who respond to hearing about ADHD, mine or ADHD in general, with “Oh, I do that.” implying that ADHD in adults is not really a problem because we do not behave like the archetype little boy bouncing off the walls. They also say, “This is nothing important. . [...]

Ideas, Distractions, Writings and Art

Onedia Hayes Sylvest — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:22:42 +0000

TweetWelcome to my website. I lean left, over analyze, decide with logic over sentiment, embrace asymmetry, get the heebie jeebies, exercise too little and know my birth certificate lies. I am frequently distracted, fidgety, forgetful, or dazed and dismayed. I am an artist, dabbler, writer, web designer, and certified gadgophile. I have had as many [...]

Why Am I Here?

Onedia Hayes Sylvest — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 20:58:53 +0000

TweetDoing housework can be either a protracted process or a whirlwind of activity depending on the day, time and urgency of the need for the cleaning evolution. I dislike cleaning chores some more than others. I would rather clean the toilet than do the dishes and I always ask my husband to do the vacuuming if [...]

The Funny Side

Onedia Hayes Sylvest — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:33:00 +0000

TweetMy parents are 90 and 82 and they recently asked me to manage their bill-paying with the on-line service of their bank. Last night I attempted to log in and was locked out after entering the wrong combination of ID and login more than allowed. This is a common experience for me since I have [...]

Practicing Selectivity and Productivity

Onedia Hayes Sylvest — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 18:38:02 +0000

TweetOne of the challenges for people with ADHD is that we tend to have too many things going on. We say “yes” often before we think about it. We agree to do one more thing or take on one more project, particularly when the project is interesting. Often, we are the people who initiate the project. Then [...]

Dancing Distracted(ly)

Onedia Hayes Sylvest — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:52:48 +0000

TweetEarly in our marriage my husband and I decided to take dance lessons (two-step, etc.) at a local well-know dance hall near where we lived in College Station, TX. It was pretty much a disaster and we did not complete the entire series. I could not remember or at least execute the steps either at the necessary [...]

You Might Be ADHD IF

Onedia Hayes Sylvest — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 00:21:00 +0000

TweetLots of people have no idea what life is for an adult with ADD / ADHD. It is an invisible disability to the world because people who have it are labeled as lazy, irresponsible, spacey, clumsy, messy, poor communicators, dumb, tactless, and many other derogatory remarks. People with ADHD frequently feel that way about themselves [...]

My list of 100 to Remind Me of the Good Stuff

Onedia Hayes Sylvest — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 16:10:00 +0000

TweetThis list was first composed and posted in 2008. It may change in the future but 100 seems a sufficient number of items. Although perhaps The Witchdoctor will advise a shortlist. The list is in no particular order other than FIFO 1. That means figs are neither my most favorite things or my least favorite. [...]

You Mean I Am NOT A Weak Willed and Lazy Slob

Onedia Hayes Sylvest — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 15:12:54 +0000

TweetI was 59 in August of this year. For many months I have seen a therapist (henceforth called the Witchdoctor) to help me deal with chronic anxiety and to help me find ways to establish and sustain better nutrition and exercise habits. I know what I should do but for several years I have been [...]