Earlier this week, I spent four wonderful days communing with my professional tribe. The Society for Technical Communication held its annual conference in Minneapolis. It was wonderful sitting in sessions and learning something related to my profession. It was wonderful meeting other technical communicators. It was AWESOME meeting my fellow Lone Writers.
But all this talk of writing, design, and technology has left me with a terrible urge to go to Office Max and spend $$$. Oh, the lovely pens! Oh, the lovely electronics! Oh, the stacks of papers! It’s all calling my name, calling my credit card number, urging me to hop in the car and go north to the Midway Center.
It’s a Siren call even stronger than chocolate. Toner cartridges, printer paper, office supplies, markers, erasers… don’t they have a 12-step group for this? It’s agony, I tell you. Pure Hell.
If you hear a scream of anguish coming from the direction of St. Paul, know that it’s just me jonesing for Office Max.
I’ve had those kinds of cravings before. Unfortunately, I’ve never had the chance to act on them.
BTW: Write Stuff sent me. Have a great weekend!
I’ve had those kinds of cravings before. Unfortunately, I’ve never had the chance to act on them.
BTW: Write Stuff sent me. Have a great weekend!
Hi Carol Anne! Saw your name (and blog) at Write Stuff–the person ahead of me didn’t have a link so I decided to pay you a visit. I wonder if every writer has a passion for paper, pens, and other sundry office supplies. 🙂 Perhaps it’s a sign of our impeccable taste?
Hi Carol Anne! Saw your name (and blog) at Write Stuff–the person ahead of me didn’t have a link so I decided to pay you a visit. I wonder if every writer has a passion for paper, pens, and other sundry office supplies. 🙂 Perhaps it’s a sign of our impeccable taste?
Haha! That has to be the geekiest thing I’ve read all week!
Haha! That has to be the geekiest thing I’ve read all week!
I’m torn between Office Max and Michael’s (arts and crafts store). I could easily drop a month’s salary at these places.
Here through Write Stuff.
I’m torn between Office Max and Michael’s (arts and crafts store). I could easily drop a month’s salary at these places.
Here through Write Stuff.
Stronger than CHOCOLATE?? Oh come on girl!!!
Snookie
Stronger than CHOCOLATE?? Oh come on girl!!!
Snookie