tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513551213565061764.post4515781806489909374..comments2023-09-12T02:25:13.211-07:00Comments on Sam Carrington: Writing...Bad for your health?Sam Carringtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10500748887793544207noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513551213565061764.post-46855242239351696532014-04-02T11:37:05.160-07:002014-04-02T11:37:05.160-07:00Oh coffee - don't get me started - I go throug...Oh coffee - don't get me started - I go through far too much, so definitely NOT healthy, the shakes and palpitations probably aren't a good sign!<br />You do get evil then if you haven't had your fix...poor characters! But I'm sure your writing is better for it ;) Sam Carringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10500748887793544207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513551213565061764.post-65331753312004187062014-04-02T11:33:58.521-07:002014-04-02T11:33:58.521-07:00Exciting times - please do let me know when your b...Exciting times - please do let me know when your blog is live. Good luck with the publication - what is it?Sam Carringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10500748887793544207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513551213565061764.post-81112008906109252582014-04-02T09:47:15.440-07:002014-04-02T09:47:15.440-07:00You always crack me up!
When I write, I always ha...You always crack me up! <br />When I write, I always have to drink coffee. I don't know if that's healthy...I guess it must be, because if I don't, I can get really cranky and kill one of my characters by accident? <br />I have to be overwhelmed when I write. I have to feel as if I am attacked by ocean waves, as I like to call it. It does boost my creativity, so I guess that is healthy too? Mary Papashttp://papasmary2013.blogspot.gr/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513551213565061764.post-44209201463346701172014-03-27T08:09:03.043-07:002014-03-27T08:09:03.043-07:00Weather much better today. Sunshine has returned. ...Weather much better today. Sunshine has returned. I will be launching my blog after the Easter hols - probably moe likely to be the end of May. Am hoping to have something published by then, fingers crossed.Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14674648154579013578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513551213565061764.post-7607014519274414272014-03-26T06:21:52.837-07:002014-03-26T06:21:52.837-07:00Haha, well welcome - it's a good kind of madne...Haha, well welcome - it's a good kind of madness at least! Have you a blog link Nicola? Hope you are keeping warm and cosy - lovely day here :)Sam Carringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10500748887793544207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513551213565061764.post-64619099954359653162014-03-25T12:32:41.750-07:002014-03-25T12:32:41.750-07:00No, Samantha you are not alone. I am the other ma...No, Samantha you are not alone. I am the other mad fool over here - she says waving through the window, wearing ears muffs, scarf and woolley hat (Germany). Thanks to Wendy for sending me your way! We should exchange stories at some point - see who's the craziest :)Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14674648154579013578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513551213565061764.post-37975632404695651442014-03-25T12:09:17.934-07:002014-03-25T12:09:17.934-07:00Haha - everyone is making me want to eat chocolate...Haha - everyone is making me want to eat chocolate! I'm glad you were encouraged to move about Wendy, but please don't feel bad - I suspect we are not alone in sitting endlessly, ignoring the need to exercise!<br />I'm not sure if it is the Nicky you mention - all I know is, it is snowing where she lives (how fabulous!) And if it is indeed 'the' Nicky, then thank you for suggesting she contact me - nice to know I'm not the only mad fool! :)Sam Carringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10500748887793544207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513551213565061764.post-51337005919521576102014-03-25T10:52:06.155-07:002014-03-25T10:52:06.155-07:00Samantha - I was just thinking the same thing toda...Samantha - I was just thinking the same thing today. Apart from one dog walk I have been sitting writing (except when I got up to get the cream egg I'd bought). I am going to get up and walk around now as you've made me feel bad. I hope your comment above is from Nicky in Germany as I suggested she get in touch with you as you have both given up the day jobs to pursue your dream.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513551213565061764.post-40897151758221438242014-03-25T08:32:19.592-07:002014-03-25T08:32:19.592-07:00Thanks for commenting Jan.Some of my friends are d...Thanks for commenting Jan.Some of my friends are doing the 5:2 diet - it does sound as though it fits in well with your writing. Honestly, without my adorable Riley I would be suffering from constant DVT!! Perhaps we should all be encouraging each other to get up and move more :)Sam Carringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10500748887793544207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513551213565061764.post-66462101987986319602014-03-25T08:10:06.975-07:002014-03-25T08:10:06.975-07:00I can relate to the problems you mention, Sam, in ...I can relate to the problems you mention, Sam, in that we don't apply the same conditions as in a conventional work place, do we? Sitting at the computer at all odd hours of the day and night, not taking regular breaks, regular meal times etc., etc. Good luck with the new regimes, especially Slimming World. Have been following the 5-2 diet so Mondays and Thursdays are good writing days for me as I'm fasting throughout the day!! I finish at a definite time - usually because I can't wait for my evening meal! Even on those days I need to walk around and give my eyes a break though. I'm still sitting for too long. Perhaps I should get a dog!Jan Baynhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06356572488839476046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513551213565061764.post-38440977981244872272014-03-25T07:47:31.119-07:002014-03-25T07:47:31.119-07:00Ah-ha! Susie - great to hear from you, thank you f...Ah-ha! Susie - great to hear from you, thank you for trying again!<br />Writing for that magazine must be a great incentive. You sound ultra fit to me! I do have an exercise bike, treadmill...and more besides - but I struggle to physically move from my seat. I am thinking I may set a timer, so that I at least realise when I've been sat down for too long.Sam Carringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10500748887793544207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513551213565061764.post-34491957562821821752014-03-25T07:40:17.857-07:002014-03-25T07:40:17.857-07:00I have an exercise bike for when I have the urge t...I have an exercise bike for when I have the urge to move more, and go for short walks to the local shops quite often. I do the occasional exercise video, when highly motivated, which isn't often, and go for walks at weekends. I write for Country Walking magazine, which compels me to go for walks so that I can write about them. But yes, exercise (or lack of) is a problem.SKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09082996455263122127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513551213565061764.post-18774796905637273852014-03-25T06:26:13.677-07:002014-03-25T06:26:13.677-07:00Oooh chocolate cream egg...yum! *Slaps own face* T...Oooh chocolate cream egg...yum! *Slaps own face* Thanks for your comment, I hope your phase of misery is short-lived! I have just had a very healthy lunch and am off for a dog walk before I change my mind (and the weather changes its mind). Snow? Where are you Nicola? Perhaps a bit of sledging would be good! :)Sam Carringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10500748887793544207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513551213565061764.post-54702107607097004112014-03-25T06:13:30.679-07:002014-03-25T06:13:30.679-07:00Samantha, I can totally relate and good for you fo...Samantha, I can totally relate and good for you for doing something about it. I am still at the phase of misery and have just eaten a chocolate cream egg and a packet of crisps. But I am sure if we all pull together, slap that support about a bit and laugh a lot, the spring sunshine will begin to make us all feel better (that's when it gets here. It's decided to snow today where I am). Keep going Samantha! You can do it!Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14674648154579013578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513551213565061764.post-31164189080784188472014-03-25T04:48:40.216-07:002014-03-25T04:48:40.216-07:00The time goes so very quickly too! Before I've...The time goes so very quickly too! Before I've realised it, I've been sat at the laptop for hours. Yep, definitely need to work the body as well as the mind :)Sam Carringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10500748887793544207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513551213565061764.post-63450872679415815462014-03-25T04:14:42.850-07:002014-03-25T04:14:42.850-07:00It's not the writing that's the problem - ...It's not the writing that's the problem - it's what we do the rest of the time. It's easy to feel tired after working on a story and forget we've not worked our body as well as our mind.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.com