tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post6491594332851755680..comments2024-01-30T13:57:40.271+11:00Comments on LoveCats DownUnder: Occupational Hazards of the Jobbing WriterAlly Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17352564320902831489noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-6823329264339705812017-04-11T21:33:13.809+10:002017-04-11T21:33:13.809+10:00Lyn, it looks like writing is meant to be :).
Lyn, it looks like writing is meant to be :).<br />Ally Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17352564320902831489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-86202512933078846142017-04-11T16:46:55.712+10:002017-04-11T16:46:55.712+10:00Oh yes. I'm famous for being far far away fro...Oh yes. I'm famous for being far far away from the real world at inopportune times. Eek.Ally Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17352564320902831489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-51201897582349049702017-04-11T16:44:32.725+10:002017-04-11T16:44:32.725+10:00We are so sneaky that way, aren't we?We are so sneaky that way, aren't we?Ally Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17352564320902831489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-90393617044320038962017-04-11T16:44:06.631+10:002017-04-11T16:44:06.631+10:00A rolling cart sounds like a brilliant idea. anyt...A rolling cart sounds like a brilliant idea. anything we can do to save our hands the better.Ally Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17352564320902831489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-84544199610090012112017-04-11T16:43:24.436+10:002017-04-11T16:43:24.436+10:00Blessed, absolutely.Blessed, absolutely.Ally Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17352564320902831489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-21140618861410530582017-04-11T16:42:27.262+10:002017-04-11T16:42:27.262+10:00OMG yes! The number of times I've smacked mys...OMG yes! The number of times I've smacked myself in the face with ereader... It's how I know I'm ready to sleep :).Ally Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17352564320902831489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-62094888333741166092017-04-11T16:41:35.965+10:002017-04-11T16:41:35.965+10:00I used to have so many beautiful notebooks that I ...I used to have so many beautiful notebooks that I could never use! But now I use them with abandon. Bliss!Ally Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17352564320902831489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-74572627848988516342017-04-11T16:40:57.257+10:002017-04-11T16:40:57.257+10:00Annie, you are clearly a kindred spirit!
Laurie, ...Annie, you are clearly a kindred spirit!<br /><br />Laurie, I've thought about it. Deeply. But so far have been able to resist :).<br /><br />Bron, agreed! I do the same with women who have a certain something about them too. Equal opportunity stalker :).Ally Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17352564320902831489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-62115614249590199992017-04-11T16:39:45.278+10:002017-04-11T16:39:45.278+10:00Habits of the prolific reader - sore eyes. Yes! ...Habits of the prolific reader - sore eyes. Yes! My eyesight is spot on but my optometrist gave me glasses that took my eyesight back a step so when I looked up from reading my eyes didn't have to adjust so severely. Makes a huge difference!Ally Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17352564320902831489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-39461612343949995902017-04-11T16:38:41.351+10:002017-04-11T16:38:41.351+10:00I can only imagine!I can only imagine!Ally Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17352564320902831489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-83082134855963648372017-04-08T14:49:57.570+10:002017-04-08T14:49:57.570+10:00I understand the dry/damaged hands one that Amy an...I understand the dry/damaged hands one that Amy and others have mentioned. I had the same problem when I worked in fast food - fortunately that's been gone for 3 and a bit years now.<br /><br />Hazards in my current job: over-exposure to the stupidity of the world (but that'd be because those who aren't stupid or who know what they are doing are don't have to call my day job workplace), a jealousy of some people's incomes, and that same RSI/carpel tunnel risk that comes with an computer based job.<br /><br />As an aspiring writer, I don't mind most of the hazards you have mentioned. The first one is a risk from my day job anyway, and I'm so un-co-ordinated that the second hazard would probably be a problem even if my brain wasn't elsewhere.<br /><br />The stationery addiction is one I've long had. I learned that it was common to writers as the result of a Rachel Bailey post on Facebook a while back - that thing had a LOOOOOOOOOOOOT of comments. I must admit courtesy of a scheme called Feejoa here in NZ, I've found a way to repay a tiny bit extra while still indulging my stationery addition so I'm happyLyn Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-623919704183529152017-04-08T14:42:51.450+10:002017-04-08T14:42:51.450+10:00I reckon the worse side-effect of being a writer i...I reckon the worse side-effect of being a writer is how the story takes over your brain -- especially when you're trying a to work through a plot problem -- and interferes with normal life practices. Like sleep. And conversing with family on other topics. A bit like away-with-the-fairies but more intense.Bronwyn Jamesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00720477786460767921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-79231825650542670152017-04-08T14:24:00.950+10:002017-04-08T14:24:00.950+10:00I don't mind the staring, the jotting-down-of-...I don't mind the staring, the jotting-down-of-details-in-the-name-of-craft, even the odd sly photo for said research purposes, BUT I really, really hate when said photos are shared on social media (as I've seen done occasionally) along with objectifying commentary. Poor form, that. Bronwyn Jamesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00720477786460767921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-36079605431866914662017-04-08T12:02:50.866+10:002017-04-08T12:02:50.866+10:00Loved your blog, Ally! I can relate to all of the ...Loved your blog, Ally! I can relate to all of the above. The only one I would add is when I listening to a friend telling me her woes, a part of my brain is filing it away for future use with a character. I just can't help it! Melanie Milburnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00870769039510747604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-19877884181777900952017-04-08T11:51:27.607+10:002017-04-08T11:51:27.607+10:00I worked as an RN in nursery for 38 years, and I g...I worked as an RN in nursery for 38 years, and I got carpel tunnel from holding baby bottles during feedings, compounded by computer charting, especially when the last year they switched to tablets. I have rheumatoid arthritis, and I just couldn't use and hold those tablets comfortably. I had to get a note from my rheumatologist so I could use a laptop on a rolling cart. My inner artist likes to collect stationary and art supplies. I have boxes of papers and pens and craft supplies ready to get me through retirement. lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08702597564760699067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-40619729060916379372017-04-08T11:45:43.081+10:002017-04-08T11:45:43.081+10:00You can totally take pictures of handsome guys by ...You can totally take pictures of handsome guys by not focusing on them, just include them in the scenery like they are photo bombing!!!lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08702597564760699067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-62844302752221604832017-04-08T11:44:42.023+10:002017-04-08T11:44:42.023+10:00Totally agree after 38 years of hand-washing, my h...Totally agree after 38 years of hand-washing, my hands are a wreck. When they added hand sanitizer it got worse. Theyn they said no personal hand lotions at work because it defeated the purpose of the hand sanitizers. I worked night shift in the nursery, so we would heat up an empty warmer and smear cocobutter on our hands and let them soak up in the heat..worked a treat, but our day manager could not figure out the coconut scent...lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08702597564760699067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-29518158939985520082017-04-08T11:07:09.625+10:002017-04-08T11:07:09.625+10:00I think I'm afflicted (blessed?) with all of t...I think I'm afflicted (blessed?) with all of these. My husband always hates when we watch a movie or TV show and I pick the plot twist I mile out. We used to play a game when watching CSI to see who could pick the killer quickest. I'm holding the trophy on that one with ease lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07358827139946367507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-78550745390625548752017-04-08T10:53:38.786+10:002017-04-08T10:53:38.786+10:00Off-with-the-fairy-itis? YES! Laughing at these an...Off-with-the-fairy-itis? YES! Laughing at these and nodding my head in agreement. There's another one I'm guilty of too -- light bruise across the bridge of my nose from iPad mini falling on my face as I fall asleep reading a book. ;-)Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-41769540450648590742017-04-08T10:48:48.795+10:002017-04-08T10:48:48.795+10:00Great post, Ally. Thrilled no rehab necessary for ...Great post, Ally. Thrilled no rehab necessary for stationary - I love it and indulge. I used to not use some of the beautiful notebooks - saving them for something special - not any more - I use everything.<br /><br />I used to work in management consulting, often working from 7am until midnight, night after night. So exhaustion was an occupational hazard.Jennifer St Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15115014191040562984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-18442418475121800862017-04-08T07:54:41.418+10:002017-04-08T07:54:41.418+10:00Hi Ally!
You made me laugh all through this post....Hi Ally!<br /><br />You made me laugh all through this post. Yes, and yes, and yes. Nice to know I'm not so odd in all of this after all. As for photographing handsome men, I've been very tempted but didn't as I thought they might not appreciate it. Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-13026866632699187492017-04-07T14:37:46.510+10:002017-04-07T14:37:46.510+10:00What a great post Ally
When I worked I was playin...What a great post Ally<br /><br />When I worked I was playing with money all of the time and it is so filthy I was forever washing my hands so they dried out and cracked and became very sore, these days my eyes tend to get a bit tired from all of the reading I do :)<br /><br />Have Fun<br />HelenHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984438742736003285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-11965164458719640522017-04-07T14:20:04.369+10:002017-04-07T14:20:04.369+10:00When I was still nursing, Ally, raw, dry hands was...When I was still nursing, Ally, raw, dry hands was a major occupational hazzard frpm constant washing with products meant to disinfect not soothe.....<br />Ouch! I dont miss that :-/Amy Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12690419732247281048noreply@blogger.com