Since Jen Fulwiler says she really wants to know.
UPDATE: Click on this link to see her space, and find out about adding your own submission. I’m fascinated by how similar our spaces are, right down to mandatory accessories — dining-room chandelier, children’s art . . . but I don’t have a pretty basket for Other People’s Things. I just chuck your stuff in the hall. I should get more civilized.
This is the study, which is where I like to write. Because it has the giant slow-but-accessorized computer we all fight over, except not the boy anymore because this Christmas the grandparents tricked out his long-saved-for-laptop with everything a boy could need.
But other people demand use of the big machine. Which means I grab my little computer and wander someplace like this:
or like this:
Or wherever I can hide and the people don’t find me.
FYI for editing, my favorite thing is to print out a hard copy, grab a magic marker, and go to McDonald’s.
But usually I just work at home.
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Goofy tip for the under-networked: If I write something on my laptop, eventually I have to send it over to the big computer for printing out, adding a photo, etc etc. Or maybe I was working on the big computer, and someone else needed it, so I’ve got to send it the other way. So I just e-mail it to myself.
Well here’s the funny thing I learned on Monday. . . in Yahoo, even before the e-mail arrives in the inbox, you can just walk over to the other computer and open the ‘sent items’ file.
I know all you technical people are laughing now. You’re welcome.
I love your space.
Thanks!
I had no idea. I was doing it the hard way, too 🙂
I am sooooooooo jealous of that study! RIght now, I’m at the dining room table, because my father’s writing desk (an heirloom given to me after he passed on) has our Warhammer 40k figurines & a BattleBall game & a few school projects sitting on it….
Just the books…shelves and shelves of books around you as you write…ahhhhh! 😀
Yes, for people disciplined enough to have a clean dining room table on a regular basis, I can see how that would happen. It is a very cool study, though unlike the other Jen F., it is not mine alone. So I’m still doing the shuffle-around-the-family-schedule thing.
I can’t believe that wall of books!
I also like to go other places to write (the top of a cliff overlooking a creek, or the creek bed itself, are my favorites), but it’s a luxury requiring babysitting…which is hard to come by these days. :/
I’m enjoying having kids big enough that I can wander to some other part of the house or yard, and safely write until the screams beckon me back to come act like a parent for a few minutes.
And about the wall of books: Yes, I’m married to a fabulous woodworker. It takes a long time to get the dream shelves, but they are awesome once they go up. The picture shows about 50% of our library, the other half is in the new shelves in the living room, which I can see from the big computer (love that view!).
I’ve easily donated this many books again over the years, so no, really, I am not hoarding. I’m pretty ruthless in what I toss, just to keep it down to this.
I love a room with lots of books – very inspiring!
Tess, yes. I was admiring how you managed to have books *and* a peaceful, tranquil spot with a view. (Other people, click Tess’s name to go see — just beautiful.)
I managed to keep Jen down to a single wall of books for many years. I used to insist that 80 square feet was her quota. Of course, she disagreed. But, one day she decided that with four additional people, she ought to have another 320 square feet. She was even prepared to fight dirty–she put plastic shelves in the living room. Eventually, we reached a compromise, and now I’ve filled another wall.
Hardy Boys.
You betcha.
I like your wall of books… I keep telling Larry we need to just convert the wall to be a part of the shelving. We have two big particle board-esque book cases that are working pretty good right now. But I love books… especially art ones and after discovering a very *dangerous* store called 2nd & Charles (don’t worry its located in GA) my fear is that any empty space on the wall-o-shelves would need to be filled 😀
Oh and Goodwill or other thrift stores with books are dangerous too. And when I am bored on work missions I go to used book stores..also very dangerous if I don’t pack light. IE in Alaska there was one store where the prices were to good to let go of (hard to find costuming and art books) that I almost had too much weight for my checked luggage!
We went to Powell’s when I was out in Portland. I justified the book purchases on account of how if I tried to buy what I found at retail, 1) I’d never find what I wanted, 2) It would cost way more than paying the baggage fee to carry it home.
I’m not sure whether Jon believed me.
Yes… the NW states… they are “dangerous” too. Seattle/Tacoma/Olympia have *tons* of used book stores. Some very eclectic and eccentric in Olympia.
Speaking of NW states I figured out how I can do geocaching at the National Parks…if they have any then they are all “virtual”. So if I go back to really beautiful and breathtaking (as in three-fold: scenery, elevation climb and slightly dangerous foot bridge to get to said falls) hike near Mt Rainier I can “log” the cache by emailing the cache owner the elevation at the sign. Usually the virtual cache will tell you what they want to know about the cache to authenticate your physical presence so its a good idea to read them before hand. Unfortunately I don’t believe the summit of Mt Rainier is withing my reach anytime soon.
I wonder if Congaree NP has any? That would make a good outing.
Hey Jen…dropbox. No need to email. Just have a folder that’s synced up to, well, wherever. It’s how I get to stuff myself from various machines. 🙂
Love seeing your space. 🙂
See, I knew how much it would pain you. Okay, going off to google dropbox. Thanks!
I use evernote to keep up with files/info/images. info can be accessed it offline, or online from any computer or device and it automatically synchs. I’m not technical at all and I love it. I even paid for a premium membership (basic is free) so that I could have separate shared notebooks with my husband and each of my children. In shared books, others can edit and add information. It was invaluable when I was planning my daughter’s wedding with her (she lives 1000 miles from me).