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The world is trying to tell me something
14 years ago
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Don't wait for the queue to shrink—the commission docket is rarely empty.Well, I was actually getting some work done after a week of slacking, only to have my side start to hurt, and then my back on the right side to a large degree. Pretty sure I know what it is, but seeing a doctor on Thursday anyway ;_; I swear to god, up until last year I never needed to see a doctor, and this year it's one fucking thing after another. It's like I hit 29 and the world was like "okay, that's enough coddling!"
I'd honestly made some good strides this week -- I spent a few days practicing rather than actually punching out commissions, so I'm a little behind, but I have a much better grip on my process and like the results more, so I know my clients will be happy, but...
I did maybe 3 hours of work today before the pain in my side/back became so bad that I HAD to stop just so I could sit back in my chair. Now, the chair isn't the cause of today's pain, but I wish I had some ergonomic way to make my Cintiq accessible while I'm sitting like this... I might try to buy one of those breakfast trays, but the arms on my office chair are both close together and rounded at the ends so it probably wouldn't stay put... >.< I need to find a solution, though, because as it is right now (without the probably-just-gas-but-seeing-a-doctor-anyway pains in my ribs and back) I'm causing myself a lot of long-term damage sitting this way when I work.
Bleh. I'm not kidding, though. I never had any health problems before this year. Any time I got sick it was because I didn't sleep well, didn't eat well, or didn't drink enough water when I imbibed. This year I've had at least five minor-but-really-inconvenient health problems (and one that could possibly be a lot less minor, don't know yet) that have required a doctor's visit. This is gettin' ridiculous, y'all.
I do know it could be so much worse (and honestly I'm hoping I don't find out it IS on Thursday), so I'll try to be happy. It's just a little bit scary. It's like how I always tell people that because I've never broken a bone or had surgery, the first major thing that happens to me will probably scare me so bad I'll give myself an ulcer or a heart attack.
Cory already calls me a hypochondriac, and the weird part is that I know that I'm very capable of giving myself phantom symptoms. But it's the reality that someday something WILL be wrong with me and I won't even be sure of it myself after being told so many times "you're fine, don't worry about it"... so I will wind up either ignoring something serious, or causing something serious because I'm worried I won't take it seriously if it is... *waves hand in a circle*
Gonna slack the rest of the night. Counting on those tips though, I'd love to be able to work without having the "but sitting that way hurts my back" excuse.
I'd honestly made some good strides this week -- I spent a few days practicing rather than actually punching out commissions, so I'm a little behind, but I have a much better grip on my process and like the results more, so I know my clients will be happy, but...
I did maybe 3 hours of work today before the pain in my side/back became so bad that I HAD to stop just so I could sit back in my chair. Now, the chair isn't the cause of today's pain, but I wish I had some ergonomic way to make my Cintiq accessible while I'm sitting like this... I might try to buy one of those breakfast trays, but the arms on my office chair are both close together and rounded at the ends so it probably wouldn't stay put... >.< I need to find a solution, though, because as it is right now (without the probably-just-gas-but-seeing-a-doctor-anyway pains in my ribs and back) I'm causing myself a lot of long-term damage sitting this way when I work.
Bleh. I'm not kidding, though. I never had any health problems before this year. Any time I got sick it was because I didn't sleep well, didn't eat well, or didn't drink enough water when I imbibed. This year I've had at least five minor-but-really-inconvenient health problems (and one that could possibly be a lot less minor, don't know yet) that have required a doctor's visit. This is gettin' ridiculous, y'all.
I do know it could be so much worse (and honestly I'm hoping I don't find out it IS on Thursday), so I'll try to be happy. It's just a little bit scary. It's like how I always tell people that because I've never broken a bone or had surgery, the first major thing that happens to me will probably scare me so bad I'll give myself an ulcer or a heart attack.
Cory already calls me a hypochondriac, and the weird part is that I know that I'm very capable of giving myself phantom symptoms. But it's the reality that someday something WILL be wrong with me and I won't even be sure of it myself after being told so many times "you're fine, don't worry about it"... so I will wind up either ignoring something serious, or causing something serious because I'm worried I won't take it seriously if it is... *waves hand in a circle*
Gonna slack the rest of the night. Counting on those tips though, I'd love to be able to work without having the "but sitting that way hurts my back" excuse.
also that Icon you have is amaaaaazing.
and thanks. ;3 i liked the pic for so long i decided to shut up and make an icon out of one of the characters. he's on my mousepad! D:
Mousepad, so you are smuching his face every time you edit an Email? how cruel XD.
Scott
Can always google how to make your own or do some searches. I've found 'cheap', good rated ones you can buy for less than $100.
Really though, with a sloped drawing surface you just need to figure out what degree angle works best for you, then construct it like a rectangular prism, but where the back side is on hinges/brackets so it can collapse and be more easily stored when you don't need it.
There is NO point in worrying about the unknown. Relax, take deep breaths, even try some yoga if it'll help matters. The good thing to remember is, you're seeking some medical analysis, and you'll get better. That's how I always try to look at things, and ...I'm a lot older than you.
But the way I see it...I've had numerous illnesses and trips to the doctor, stitches all over my body, a few broken bones, and...I'm still here telling you these things, so...I guess I'm sort of like a cat, I land on my feet. Best of luck Thursday.
Also, hope the best for your doctor visit.
*Recommended by Medieval European scholars.
I would recommend you to do some nice stuff, driving with a friend to a special city for a day-trip (did that on Monday and made me so happy), relaxing outside the park (of it is warm) or whatever.
Just always think on your health and if you need a break, always take it!
I hope everything will turn out well and hope you will get better soon