Perous Secret Diary - Keep Out: January 17, 2009

the immediate view, explained

aka. work station zebra

i've spent the last 12 hours sitting here.
except for receiving the 'joiner' who came to measure for windows.
and a 10 minute break in which i put the ingredients for a loaf of bread into the bread maker, whilst simultaneously eating a malt loaf (from soreen: not my own work).

retouching hell: 38 images: 5 people in a band (so 5x38 people to retouch) 1 girl in a skirt with self-harming scars on her arms and 1 guy with bad skin.
lovely way to spend the weekend.
my sister in law just called and said, 'how are you?'
'tired', i said.
'yes: it's exhausting looking after children isn't it?'
'i wouldn't know: i haven't seen them today', i over-exaggerated.

whatever trevor.
here's a way for me to take a break:

1. an old volvic bottle with mixed ribena in it.
2. itunes playing through the PA...currently playing 'british sea power: do you like rock music?'
3. macbook pro running, email, web and itunes.
4. i-phone
5. house/office phone
6. the pair of legs that's been causing me grief ALL day: too bruised and knobbly kneed.
7. the S.A.D. light blazing, only i retouch in the dark: can't see anything when the S.A.D. light's on.
8. the list of images i'm working through.
9. a picture of a young woman on an anonymous man's lap with her pants being pulled down and her bottom being spanked (it's motivational).
10. the third can of cider today
11. the last remaining plain chocolate hobnob.
12. the second can of cider today
13. a love heart with inscription from mrs.perou
14. a tablet pen: used in connection with...
15. a graphics tablet for retouching.
16. cd/dvd burner.
17. mac pro tower (bolted to the floor).
18. 'MOVEMENT' sticker (it's motivational).
19. currently redundant i-stick.
20. epson rx7000: printer, scanner, card reader, photo-copier extraordinaire.
21. dettol anti-bacterial spray (?)
23. mackie 6 channel mixer (for the PA)
24. a picture of mrs.perou and me snogging at abrar and willy's wedding (it's motivational).

clear proof that i'm bored of retouching now.
detailing what's around me makes me feel like a guy in prison scratching off the days.
i think i will retire and batten down the hatches: the forecast is for 'tremendous winds'...