tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33731975.post1629064477460012228..comments2023-05-16T10:35:31.742-04:00Comments on Inside the Shell: blah Monday . . .tut-tuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15713003038275525797noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33731975.post-36630559400790768422008-05-29T11:32:00.000-04:002008-05-29T11:32:00.000-04:00Copy-editing (and associated tasks) certainly pay ...Copy-editing (and associated tasks) certainly pay the rent or whatever.<BR/><BR/>But copy-editing (and associated tasks) do not feed the soul.<BR/><BR/>I agree with little steps (unless you feel ready for a big one): move your desk over to a window at least so that you look out on that nice cat; that nice grass; those flowers.<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>SallyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33731975.post-7745449515380758262008-05-25T15:43:00.000-04:002008-05-25T15:43:00.000-04:00Hope you've broken through the plastic wrap by now...Hope you've broken through the plastic wrap by now and are feeling happier.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33731975.post-71851503806827410062008-05-25T15:40:00.000-04:002008-05-25T15:40:00.000-04:00Tut Tut, you may already be changing, waiting to b...Tut Tut, you may already be changing, waiting to burst out of that sheltered place--that plastic wrap cocoon.Bob Dylanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08509744261705946999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33731975.post-8196243095910229852008-05-23T22:46:00.000-04:002008-05-23T22:46:00.000-04:00I think you are aching for a change... so do it! I...I think you are aching for a change... so do it! It doesnt have to be drastic... just a teeny weeny change can make all the differnece!Shammickitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11969803866899076638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33731975.post-3149197575494857812008-05-22T16:55:00.000-04:002008-05-22T16:55:00.000-04:00I like all of the comments here--I agree, and esp ...I like all of the comments here--I agree, and esp with Carolyn. Kimy asks a good questions gives good advice and <BR/><BR/>more cyber hugs from me.Bobby D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02205693811392933385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33731975.post-30090997307295480692008-05-22T14:16:00.000-04:002008-05-22T14:16:00.000-04:00Hi there, thanks for dropping in to visit me and t...Hi there, thanks for dropping in to visit me and taking the time to comment.<BR/><BR/>Time for a change of direction? Why not give it a go! :)Akelamaluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234268568845148285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33731975.post-49099731241890650332008-05-22T02:14:00.000-04:002008-05-22T02:14:00.000-04:00A copy-editor?I've been looking into that as a 'po...A copy-editor?<BR/>I've been looking into that as a 'possible path'...<BR/>Not good?<BR/><BR/>How about taking time in that other country/environment?<BR/><BR/>Often the grass is greener<BR/>More often a person just needs to re-adjust their focus<BR/><BR/>Perhaps?juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04283759962211889152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33731975.post-6067566582486943832008-05-21T23:40:00.000-04:002008-05-21T23:40:00.000-04:00Yep....I have a creative job, but when the creativ...Yep....<BR/>I have a creative job, but when the creativity isn't there, it sure does suck...stresses you out in a weird way...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33731975.post-15773673641650573722008-05-21T16:01:00.000-04:002008-05-21T16:01:00.000-04:00Weeds and detritus - kind of brings up a surf and ...Weeds and detritus - kind of brings up a surf and turf image for me. Sorry you're having a blah experience. I have to say, though, that your cat loioks perfectly content.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33731975.post-13060564708469754862008-05-21T07:28:00.000-04:002008-05-21T07:28:00.000-04:00ah, been there, done that! big question is this an...ah, been there, done that! <BR/><BR/>big question is this an acute phenomena or a chronic one?<BR/><BR/>if the later, then you can take a break (vacation, retreat) and to see if the chronic cycle is broken and are back refreshed and energized and/or start planning new paths (knowing that things takes time) <BR/><BR/>okay advice is cheap and probably what you don't need - so some cyber hugs and calming thoughts also going out to tut-tut! xxxmouse (aka kimy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09385557065971602436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33731975.post-67596140474395499032008-05-21T00:20:00.000-04:002008-05-21T00:20:00.000-04:00Maybe a class would perk you up or set you in a ne...Maybe a class would perk you up or set you in a new direction.<BR/><BR/>The Trustees<BR/><BR/><BR/>p.s. nice cat.Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06257076216604542987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33731975.post-7593313790767745842008-05-20T18:45:00.000-04:002008-05-20T18:45:00.000-04:00Creativity is what propels me.I came here from Mer...Creativity is what propels me.<BR/><BR/>I came here from Merisi, whose work I really admire.david mcmahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18009095220051075552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33731975.post-35040930272043896132008-05-20T16:11:00.000-04:002008-05-20T16:11:00.000-04:00i know too, a bit(and not just because of the exam...i know too, a bit<BR/><BR/>(and not just because of the exam scripts, which are also frequently unintelligible texts...)<BR/><BR/>do you think you could make a change? because if its slightly possible, and its what you want, i'd say - go for it!lettucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13872380339261609060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33731975.post-71639172304782746582008-05-20T15:39:00.000-04:002008-05-20T15:39:00.000-04:00I know exactly how you feel but you word it quite ...I know exactly how you feel but you word it quite beautifully.carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656637287438974853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33731975.post-88851401799466133902008-05-20T04:55:00.000-04:002008-05-20T04:55:00.000-04:00Now I suggested to you, that you start to organize...Now I suggested to you, that you start to organize something in a future between your work. You do 45 minutes work and then walk and plan something nice.<BR/>I am a little stressed, when I am thinking my summer and all those lovely visitors, they really are beloved, but I feel tired much easier<BR/>now, but they don`t realize that. Yes, I know, I should say it, but - - - there it is a big BUT.<BR/><BR/>I start organizing today, less blogging - more house holding :))<BR/><BR/>With best wishes<BR/>LeenaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33731975.post-78264291265895640982008-05-20T00:58:00.000-04:002008-05-20T00:58:00.000-04:00sorry to hear of the blahs... i know how it can st...sorry to hear of the blahs... i know how it can stifle.... i keep dreaming about getting things and that seems to have boosted me into the idea of the unknown... <BR/><BR/>is there something you are not doing that you really want to do but know it isn't the right time? because, maybe it is......ruby-crowned kinglettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10840067675245737972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33731975.post-26230694380149794292008-05-19T15:14:00.000-04:002008-05-19T15:14:00.000-04:00Betty C.:mostly just a copy editor . . . perhaps I...Betty C.:<BR/><BR/>mostly just a copy editor . . . perhaps I need to kick start myself to do something more than that.<BR/><BR/>tttut-tuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15713003038275525797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33731975.post-85301546671383962432008-05-19T14:15:00.000-04:002008-05-19T14:15:00.000-04:00Yikes! And yet you have the job so many of us drea...Yikes! And yet you have the job so many of us dream of -- being a writer!<BR/><BR/>Just goes to show ya'...Betty Carlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17155852272383173880noreply@blogger.com