I have been doing an awful lot of tangling lately, mostly in the late evenings right before I go to bed. I work at my desk, hunched over my paper, and often find that a good couple of hours have passed before I even realize it! Not a bad thing… except for the fact that I often end up with a rather stiff neck the next day.
After another marathon tangling session last night, my neck was feeling especially kinked today – which most definitely did NOT make me happy. But the rediscovery of my heat-in-the-microwave therapeutic grain bag brought a smile of relief to my face. Its comforting warmth on my neck was such a simple thing, but it made me feel so much better.
100 Happy Days – Day 87
I think I need to figure out a different setup for making art, because working at my desk is getting to be just too uncomfortable. You know, what I really need is to win a small lottery so we can refinish our basement, complete with an art studio furnished with plenty of storage, a comfortable chair, and a drafting desk (oh, and a door that closes so the cats can’t ruin my stuff).Or maybe a tiny house for the back yard, similarly furnished… wouldn’t that be nice?!
Guess I’d better start buying lottery tickets. But in the meantime, I’ll continue being grateful for small comforts… because stopping with the art? Not gonna happen. 🙂
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Twitter: travelcraftjrnl
December 8, 2014
I’ve been having neck/back issues from hunching over my work, as well. Trying to be more mindful of my posture during the day, and maybe I can figure out how to not mess things up!
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December 9, 2014
If you come up with any great ideas, please share!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday No. 32 + 100 Happy Days – Day 88
Laurel – I’ve been madly tangling too -a few mini gifts for Christmas. I don’t think there IS a solution for the hunched shoulders and neck – I’ve tried so many set ups, but the closework requires hunching!! The key (partly) has to be stopping periodically to stretch, but we get too caught up to do that!
For me, an ice pak works better then heat !
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December 9, 2014
I know exactly what you mean – the time flies by and we forget to stop and stretch! I’ll have to give cold instead of heat a try – thanks for the tip.
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday No. 32 + 100 Happy Days – Day 88
I have a small inclined board from Levenger called an Editor’s Desk that sits on my desk. I use it for work when I have a project on paper, and I’ve been using it for tangling, also. Something like that might help you–maybe Peter could build you one when he’s fully recovered. That image of an art studio does sound lovely! No, definitely do not stop!
Twitter: alphabetsalad
December 9, 2014
Great idea, Elaine – I’ll have to see what I can do about getting/making one of those!
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Twitter: nabanita21
December 9, 2014
I’m going to use a grain bag heated in the microwave for my neck too, they have been too stiff and painful lately…mostly due to office work! sigh
And yes may you win a lottery soon!
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December 9, 2014
They are handy for stiff necks, that’s for sure. 🙂
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Twitter: obsessivemom06
December 9, 2014
Good luck with that lottery. Would love to see what you do with your basement. Seems like you have a plan ready to go when that lottery comes along. ‘When’ not ‘if’. 🙂
Twitter: alphabetsalad
December 9, 2014
When, not if – I like that! 😉
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Twitter: shilpaagarg
December 9, 2014
Did you do tangles on your grain bag too??
Your visualization of your art studio is cool, may it become a reality sooon 🙂
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December 9, 2014
LOL, the pattern definitely reminds me of tangles!
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Twitter: RamblinGarden
December 9, 2014
The grain bag (I assume yours is stuffed with corn – I love these!) does have a tangled type pattern. What made me happy today was that a freezing rain event turned out to be just plain rain (although the storm isn’t over yet so I’m continuing to hope).
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December 10, 2014
Plain rain is definitely better than freezing rain!
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It’s just like athletes; working through the pain. I want to get one of those microwavable heat things. I keep using a hot water bottle but it doesn’t mold to my neck/back.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
December 10, 2014
They’re really handy, and very comforting!
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Oh those heated rice bags really do come in handy. I need them every single time I sit at my computer and write, tangle, or anything. By the end of the day my neck and back ache so bad!! UGH!
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December 10, 2014
Ugh indeed – very thankful for these heated bags!
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December 11, 2014
It seems that I suffer from a similar situation being on my computer at home – not a great set-up – that I too end up using that type bag as well, though at work. I too, would love to win a lottery so I can purchase a laptop and take it with me where’ver I go… 😉 <3
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December 14, 2014
Winning a lottery sure would be nice!
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