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November 14, 2006
In the ZONE
DUDES!!! I KICKED ASS yesterday work-wise. KICKED IT! Seriously worked hard and saw RESULTS for it. So today, since I've got nothing knit wise (I haven't picked up the sticks in a couple of days, to be honest) I thought I'd show where my butt will be plastered from this second until they wheel G into the operating room.
This is my messy, messy desk:
Snood baby! I did not play Snood in college, or graduate school. Well, that's not true - I played in my last stint in graduate school. And I have to say, contrary to ruining my life, Snood has helped me in many ways. I'm like Dr. B. in the comments yesterday. She said it helped her through school because it centered her - for me it's a really great way to open my mind a bit and relax. I used to play one or two games before I would start writing. In a zen sort of way, I would forget all about Snood and start the writing process before I ever opened up the word processing program. Admittedly, it has gotten out of hand once or twice, and for the longest time I wasn't playing at all. But then I stopped visiting certain websites that caused me much grief (fertility stuff) and since then I've had some free computer time so I've picked up Snood again. Yesterday I upgraded. That new Armageddon level is a bitch.
I almost forgot - here's my calendar shot for Deb:
BOOOORING! But necessary. Got to keep track of stuff.
Georgie knows this guy (and when I say know I mean has played tennis with him once or twice - you'll see why I make this designation in a minute. It's not like they're friends or anything.) who developed Deep Vein Thrombosis. Know how he got it? By sitting at his computer for hours on end playing online poker. (You see now why I said Georgie just knows the guy, not really KNOWS the guy? L O S E R.) So my superfantastic friend Ann has taken to calling me every fifteen minutes to tell me to stretch my legs a bit. Her whining concern coupled with the 8 gallons of water I've been drinking are making it hard for me to sit still.
She really has nothing to worry about because I rarely stay in one position for long. I try to start out at my desk like this:
I want you to know, I put shorts on just for you. ;-)
Back to the grind. Don't forget. YARNIVAL! tomorrow.
Posted by Cara at November 14, 2006 09:59 AM
Topics: Life
Comments
I peeked at Snood yesterday ... it is evil. Like Tetris. I cannot explore further until my shawl is off the needles.
Posted by: Ruth at November 14, 2006 10:04 AM
I wouldn't dare try Snood-my family don't see me as it is with blogging and knitting. I know I'd get addicted.
Posted by: Carol at November 14, 2006 10:13 AM
Thank you for the calendar picture--I never said they had to be exciting!
And, it's nice to know I'm not the only one who sits cross-legged at my desk. I almost always have at least one foot up off the floor . . .
Really, it's probably just as well that I can't access Snood from work . . .
Posted by: --Deb at November 14, 2006 10:22 AM
I can access Snood from work. However, I have people all around me who can see my screen, so I am safe. Now I just have to forget about it before I go home. Thanks a lot, Cara!
I've also just set an alarm on the work computer to remind me to get up every half hour or so. I mean it sincerely this time, thanks a lot, Cara! :)
Posted by: Julie at November 14, 2006 10:49 AM
It's good to know I'm not the only one who uses a chair more as a platform for floor-type sitting than an official put-your-two-feet-on-the-floor device. Comfy!
Posted by: KathyB at November 14, 2006 11:33 AM
so now it's come to taking pictures of our computer positions.
hmmm
Posted by: ann at November 14, 2006 12:29 PM
Snood = bad. But in a really good way.
Posted by: Carole at November 14, 2006 12:46 PM
Oh my! I know you said not to go play Snood - but I did and I can't even tell you how many game I played! Yikes
Posted by: carla at November 14, 2006 12:57 PM
Thanks for the leg shots-you know that's why we're all here. ;)
Posted by: Kimberly at November 14, 2006 01:51 PM
I'm easily addicted, so I'm not going to click on that SNOOD link! I would work in my underwear if I wasn't so cold all the time. But at least that means I get to wear my handknit socks and appreciate them all the more.
Posted by: Cookie at November 14, 2006 02:16 PM
Thinking good thoughts for you and G! Also, if Snood ever gets old, do not (I repeat, do not) google Jewel Quest. Your life will be over in a vapid pool of procrastination. :)
Posted by: Elspeth at November 14, 2006 03:15 PM
I had forgotten about the snood thing until you mentioned it AGAIN. Curse you, Cara! Now I totally have to click on the link.
Posted by: Kirsten at November 14, 2006 03:19 PM
thank god i have a Mac so I can't download Snood. I will forever sit crosslegged at desks, meetings, pretty much anywhere.. i wonder often if i will ever grow up and sit still. (nahhhh!)
Posted by: margaux at November 14, 2006 04:19 PM
i so spoke too soon... yup they have for mac. must. not. download.
Posted by: margaux at November 14, 2006 04:20 PM
I'd better stay away from snood. Computers are addicting enough. Guess sitting and knitting for long periods of time could do the same damage. We all must move around more!!
Posted by: margene at November 14, 2006 04:50 PM
now you understand why high school and college students around the nation are using the "uh, I got the snood over the weekend, very contagious...." excuse.
Posted by: Renata at November 14, 2006 05:08 PM
Good looking gams babycakes! Thanks for the Cam well wishes...rhymes with gams. Ha. I appreciate them.
Posted by: Kathleen at November 14, 2006 09:45 PM
That's a messy desk? Oh dear, I am not EVER showing anyone a pic of this...uh... midden.
Posted by: Jenny in Jersey at November 15, 2006 08:14 AM
I know my department has a heart of evil because Snood was developed by a graduate student in my program and he made enough money off it to buy a house while in grad school. there are no games period on my computer due to my serious lack of will.
Posted by: ingrid at November 15, 2006 08:24 AM
Oh great...I was already terrified about DVT on planes. Now I have to worry about it at work?!?
Posted by: Elli at November 15, 2006 08:55 AM
You made the Snood Administrator forum (scroll down)
http://www.wordofmousegames.com/forums/showthread.php?t=312
Posted by: itgirl at November 16, 2006 06:38 AM
Ok, the last post said something like *definitely do not start playing SNOOD*...and now this one is reporting the awesome state of clarity a couple of games will bring.
So what the hell am I supposed to do with THAT contradiction?
To click, or not to click....
Posted by: bonnie at November 18, 2006 10:40 AM