Now that we've got a new desktop computer and my son-in-law is in the process of migrating stuff from our old to the new from remote I didn't feel like I wanted to touch my computer for fear of throwing something askew. It still amazes me how he can do that. It's like the old Twilight Zone TV show where they say, "I control your vertical. I control your horizontal" as I see Ed moving the cursor around the monitor screen from Chicago.
Well, now that I have time on my hands I had this bright idea to move things around the shelf over my computer desk.
I've been trying to stand while I work on the computer so I'm not sedentary. However, the monitor screen is now a little low. It's not bad, but not the best... so why not move it up?
Art built that shelf for me quite a long time ago and it's really convenient.
I told him what I was planning to do. He said, "Uh hunh. Tell me if you need anything." And he went back to reading his morning newspaper.
"I'd like the drill, please."
He jumped up from the kitchen table where he was reading the newspaper and came right up.
It was a good thing because I was trying to pry one of the plugs out of the computer that was stuck on with screws. Oops! I didn't know those were screws. I was also unplugging stuff when I hadn't turned the computer off. Oops!
Art carefully drilled in new holes so I could move the shelf down to where the monitor would be easier to see.
I moved the tower up where it's easier to reach and the printer below the monitor. I used the extra shelf for my keyboard and mouse.
OK... so it isn't very pretty, but it works great. Art says I might be able to hire the original builder to make a nicer matching key board stand someday.
Granted this will have to be after he's finished with the rest of the house renovation (which could take a few years).
Ah well... I'm happy.
Well, now that I have time on my hands I had this bright idea to move things around the shelf over my computer desk.
Art built that shelf for me quite a long time ago and it's really convenient.
I told him what I was planning to do. He said, "Uh hunh. Tell me if you need anything." And he went back to reading his morning newspaper.
"I'd like the drill, please."
He jumped up from the kitchen table where he was reading the newspaper and came right up.
It was a good thing because I was trying to pry one of the plugs out of the computer that was stuck on with screws. Oops! I didn't know those were screws. I was also unplugging stuff when I hadn't turned the computer off. Oops!
Art carefully drilled in new holes so I could move the shelf down to where the monitor would be easier to see.
I moved the tower up where it's easier to reach and the printer below the monitor. I used the extra shelf for my keyboard and mouse.
OK... so it isn't very pretty, but it works great. Art says I might be able to hire the original builder to make a nicer matching key board stand someday.
Granted this will have to be after he's finished with the rest of the house renovation (which could take a few years).
Ah well... I'm happy.
Good job, Kay (and Art). I'm glad you are happy with it.
ReplyDeletetry as you might, there's never enuff room.
ReplyDeleteWell done! The day when I stand up to use the computer is far, far in the future . . .
ReplyDeleteWell, that was very well done. What a good way to get Art involved: just ask for the drill! That sure made me smile. And it's turned out to be a very good way to use the computer, right? Can you go back to sitting if you want?
ReplyDeleteI have to put on music and move while I work or my leg muscles could cramp up. I can sit with this method of working, but I may get a small bar stool or something like that if I need to sit. Actually, I can just move to our new desktop computer in the bedroom if I get tired of standing. That will have a chair.
Deletewhat a good idea-we just recarpeted our computer room and everything had to be moved out-what a job! but the results are great!
ReplyDeleteIt sure is! Your office is gorgeous!
Deletevery inventive!
ReplyDeleteI think you may be starting a new trend here Kay, stand up while you work on the computer! Great idea.
ReplyDeleteI sure had to laugh about the drill. That wouldn't work around here. Dick had never owned an electric drill until he met me.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of standing up at the computer, at least in theory. It's probably much healthier, but I have falling arches, so standing is not my favorite thing to do these days.
Do let us know how it works out, though.
All the best to Art and your mother.
K
Oh... I'm a terror with a drill. LOL
DeleteStanding long hours is not the easiest for me these days. Need to relax the hamstrings with massage which helps.
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We're setting up the new desk top which will have a chair. When I get tired of standing I can move there.
DeleteI just had another idea...
DeleteMaybe a bar stool so I can sit if I get tired... Hmmm...
I read that simple stretching...touching your toes while keeping your legs straight will help. The article also said it is important to do this before going to sleep, so your back will not tighten during sleep. My daughter has back pains like me and taught me what her PT did for her. He pressed his elbow into her hamstrings. This massage really really helps my back pain so far. Also wanted to tell you what my PT told me about joint pains...you don't want to overdo and cause inflammation because inflammation causes muscle loss. I notice that I'm fine going every other day. Since I already have SI joint inflammation and probably lower back pains too (being sent to a neuroscience specialist this week) going every day is too much for me where next day I can feel the unstableness in the area. But the PT says I definitely should go on treadmill, just not to overdo.
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ooops...can I edit? I meant I cannot go on treadmill everyday because I have joint problems. Yikes...such lousy grammar.
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Adjust, readjust, maladjust?? Just kidding of course. You should do whatever saves your back. I think it looks fine wihout the table cloth. Dianne
ReplyDeleteThis is why I love blogging. Thank you so much for your help, Dianne. I just removed the tablecloth and I DO like it better.
DeleteTwo more people who wrote standing up: Ernest Hemingway (author of many iconic 20th Century books including "For Whom the Bell Tolls," "The Old Man and the Sea," and a lot of jewel-like short stories) had a high desk at which he stood to write. Thomas Wolfe (author of "You Can't Go Home Again" and "Look Homeward, Angel") was six feet seven, and he wrote on the top of his refrigerator.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to be in such famous, erudite company. It boggles my mind how much you know, Hank.
DeleteThe more comfortable you are the more you'll keep on blogging, which is great!
ReplyDeleteif you have a mac less problems. My son convinced me and I could not return to a tower and screen. Try it please.
ReplyDeleteToo late. Sigh... We've already bought and received our Dell desk top. Our son-in-law is an expert with computers so we rely on him and my brother to fix our problems. They're not familiar with the Mac.
DeleteToday I got also a desktop computer, and I am trying it out now.
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