I’m going to ask you to bear with me for a moment (I know that’s an ominous way to start a post—sorry).
When I was studying Interior Design I had a teacher that told us we would eventually have two kinds of clients: Screeners and Non-Screeners. What are they you’re dying to ask—well it’s your lucky day, I’m going to tell you :)
Screeners: People who can screen out the noise and mess of pattern, clutter, and clashing color. Example: Molly Weasley’s house would be the house of a screener.
Non-Screener: People who need simplicity and clean lines. If too much is going on, it makes them a little crazy. Example: A sleek and futuristic room from your favorite Sci-fi novel.
So with those definitions in mind—are you a screener or a non-screener when it comes to reading and writing? Do you need peace and quiet to write and read? Or can do you thrive in the bubbling chaos of life?
I’m a bit of both actually. My house is the house of a non-screener. It’s almost always clean and clutter free. I cannot function in a mess. It makes me crazy and VERY grouchy.
But when it comes to reading and writing I am a screener. An elephant could walk through the room and I wouldn’t notice. Sometimes my kids stand in front of me and need to yell to get my attention. I guess I’m just whisked away :)
So what about you? Screener? Non-Screener?
-Angie
21 comments:
Screener, definitely! (I'm a fellow campaigner)
Angie, I'm actually a screener for both reading and writing. When I escape to another world, I'm so very gone. I love your pic by the way. It's cute!
Oh I love this analogy. My house is a combo. I am a non-screener. I do not like clutter, but my kids have a hard time agreeing with me. Which is the kind of writer, reader I am. I like peace and quiet, but it doesn't happen.
What a fun post! This is a new idea for me. I think I'm a Screener when it comes to most things (especially the cluttery house - I grew up in the Burrow). I've always been able to zone things out to focus on what I want to do. But there's a threshold. Kids screaming and knocking furniture over pretty much kills my writing/reading vibe, so I write mostly at night. But I'm like you when kids are standing next to me asking for something and I'm knee-deep in a scene.
I blogged about clutter today! So I guess I'm not as much of a Screener as I thought! :)
I'm just like you--non-screener when it comes to my house, wardrobe, etc., but a screener when it comes to reading. Enjoyed this very much.
Pam
It's funny... I'm a total screener with my home... clutter and chaos abound... but when I'm writing, or even reading, I like to have quiet, to cocoon myself and enter that fantastical world with no distraction.
I think I'm a little of both. So long as it makes sense and the blocking is good, I'm good.
I'm in your campaign group. Pleased to meet you! Looking forward to the awesomeness. :)
Hi fellow campaigner,
Peace and quiet is an absolute must for writing, though I do enjoy classical music as a backdrop.
As for reading a darn good read: a fire could start and I wouldn't notice it until it was singeing my arse! ;)
best
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AJ - I'm excited about the campaign too :)
Emily - I love that pic too. I keep wondering how comfy that elephant really is?
Jenny - Why is it that all kids love clutter?
Katrina - So funny you blogged about clutter today. We really are kindred spirits.
Pam - Thanks :)
fairbetty - I can write in noise, but not in a mess.
David - I saw you were in my campaign group. I'm excited to see your excellent writing.
Interesting that we can be both in different circumstances, but many people seem to be! When I worked for a corporation, they did these employee assessments and mine said, "She has the ability to bring structure to chaos." So, I guess I am a non-screener when it comes to that. But to WRITE??? I am a screener all the way. I need silence please!!
thank you for sharing that, i love it!
i am opposite. screener/chaotic house, nonscreener writer. i can ignore for only so long before addressing the stomping feet upstairs =)
Regarding my house, I think I'm a screener. Because it gets messy a lot. But I don't like it that way at all, so maybe I'm a nonscreener. Confused.
Writing? Nonscreener. No question.
I think I am smack dab in the middle when it comes to my house and as for reading and writing I am a non-screener for sure. I can read it craziness, but I cannont write that way.
See you around the campaign Angie:)
I prefer to write with some background noise - like my husband's tv viewing or my kids playing (nicely)
Kim Karras
I think I'm a screener. I can have Johnny Test playing in the background, musical toys running on their last bit of battery, and little boys making armpit farts a foot from my ear and be completely oblivious. Although the slightest sound in the dead of night has me rocketing out of bed. Strange.
Melissa - You can bring structure to chaos--what a compliment :) Nice to meet you.
Tara - What is it about kids that make them want to interrupt? Gotta love them :)
Ruth - Thanks for the funny back and forth emails. I loved it!
Deana - I do better writing in silence too.
Kim - Kids playing nicely would be fantastic.
Julie - I love the background noise kids make. A house wouldn't be a home without it.
So lovely to meet you fellow campaigner! Anxious to get to know you too!
Denise
Well, for sure I am a screener in my home and my husband is a non-screener...it causes us a lot of arguments around the house!
I need quiet when reading and writing, though. I am way too easily distracted.
(Campaigner here...hello!)
Non-screener in writing, must have quiet or I can't hear my characters in my head.
Screener in my house - agh.
Denise - I'm so excited about the campaign. It's nice to meet you.
Jessica - Screener and a Non-Screener--well opposites do attract. I'm excited about the campaign.
Jaye - It's funny how we can be both :)
Nice to meet you fellow campaigner!
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