tools of the trade

I had editing yesterday for one of the shows I produce for. I have an editor who does the actual editing for me. This is our set-up at the production house -- I spend a few hours each week in front of these monitors (two computer monitors, and one output monitor). Most times, my editor already knows what kind of cuts I want, so that leaves me time to doodle in my journal.

Also on the table are some music CDs, the cordless phone, my celphone, my script, and a tube of glue. Ok, ok, the glue isn't part of my work -- it's part of my journaling haha. I had my journal stuff out during the edit.

I was having a really bad day that day, having gotten news that put me in a bit of trouble. I was sliding down to depression (I use the term non-clinically), so I sketched. Concentrating on the lines -- that's how I draw, I literally look at one line at a time -- helped me considerably, and calmed me some.

I made two lists on the upper page -- the right one is of things that were causing me grief that day and the day before. For a long time that list was the only list on the page. Then, I went out with some friends to get a bit of cheer, and I thought it best to make a happy list, too (the one on the left).

I can be such a whiner when things go wrong. I make an effort, though, to remember the good things I have. And, then, I go whine some more. =P