Too Poor to Pay Attention

"Am I an Awakened One? Not before Noon."
The Chemical Buddha was often asked if he was truly an awakened one. And truth be told he wasn't always awake. He zoned out, spaced off, or just plain fell asleep all of the time. In fact, when TCB passed away we weren't sure if he had died of just suddenly fallen asleep. Even after death made his bowels and bladder let loose, we weren't sure. (He didn't need to be on the toilet or even close to the bathroom to think it was OK to relieve himself.) Even when he turned blue and got really cold. Only after we opened a beer right next to his ear were we sure he was dead. In fact, if you ever wanted to wake The Chemical Buddha, all that was required was for someone to open a candy bar, or the screw cap on a jug, or spark a lighter and you had his undivided attention.
What parts of your life do you sleep through?
What does it take to get your attention?
What does it take to hold your attention?