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Thursday, March 29, 2012

Know Thyself...or Who the Heck am I, Anyway?

As a writer, I keep getting hit over the head with the advice to BRAND myself...Well, here in Texas, that doesn't sound like a pleasant experience. And who's going to check out my rear to find out what my brand is? I mean, I've already got two holes in each ear lobe, so couldn't I just have an ear tag? You know, like: Writer or Romance Writer or Thriller Writer? I could have a tag for each ear.

But seriously, I have had a tag that has stuck with me for ages. It's totally not related to writing. My family and friends refer to me as (hangs head) The Ziplock Lady. Yes, if you check my pantry you will find every size and style of resealable bags therein. I have the gallon size and the quart size and the pint size in regular and freezer style. I have sandwich bags and snack bags. And I have fallen in love with the kind that you can suck the air out of. Woo Hoo!!! Livin' large!

Now you may be asking yourself what any sane woman would need with so many different kinds of resealable bags, and I thank you for your assumption that I'm sane. I'm a writer and I'm not sure I've ever met any fellow authors who I would consider 100% in touch with reality...Occupational hazard. In addition to storing food in Ziplocks in the fridge, pantry and freezer, I also use them for traveling, cosmetics, medications, condiments, etc. Yes I have a few stashed in the car and in my handbag.

Once, when a friend was having a gall bladder attack and was screaming in pain, I bundled her into my car to rush her to the hospital. She said, "Pull over. I'm going to be sick." I handed her a gallon-size bag and kept driving to the emergency room. She would alternately scream in pain and hurl into the bag. I was driving with one hand on the steering wheel and patting her shoulder with the other...Oh, and did I mention that it was pouring rain and I was in Houston traffic? Thankfully, I got us to the hospital intact. When the orderly rushed out with a wheel chair, he helped my friend to be seated and looked at the bag-o-barf questioningly. I opened my baby blues real wide and said, "We can just dispose of this, can't we?" He looked relieved. 

So, I'm perfectly okay with being called The Ziplock Lady. I'm certain it won't help me sell any books or become known as an author with a brand. . .but, you can always count on me to have an extra tissue and a plastic bag in my purse to share. 
*hugs*
~J.D. Faver

16 comments:

  1. Holy crap! I commend you on getting your friend to the hospital. In that situation, I would have pulled out a second gallon bag for my barf.

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    1. Thanks Suzan. Anyone who works in healthcare is immune to all kinds of icky things. This particular woman was my Director of Nurses. Yes, I am the one you want by your side in an emergency.
      (Which I hope you never have)
      *hugs*
      ~J

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  2. Good heavens, I hope your friend is okay?

    I love a good zip lock bag, they're perfect for sandwiches, storing turkey from thanksgiving, and things for traveling too. I used a few handy bags with a recent trip with my mom.

    Janice~

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  3. This was absolutely entertaining and well done. I was sorry it ended so soon. You have such an fun and enjoyable style to your writing and blog. I am new to blogging. I hope I can provide the same entertaining flow on my own eventually.
    Hope you're friend is well...
    Brooklyn

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    1. Thanks so much, Brooklyn. I try to have fun every day and I'm glad it shows in my writing. My friend bounced back, lost 40 lbs and still has her gall bladder. Great good luck with your blogging.
      *hugs*
      ~J

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  4. The ziplock lady is a great brand! I see an ebook in the offing--Just ZIP it!

    Ziplocks are indespensible! I use them to sort my craft stuff, bits and pieces of lace, buttons and various yard sale finds.

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    1. Thanks, Charlotte! Oooh, more uses for my Ziplocks. I'm afraid to take them into my craft room. But what a challenge. Organize this room with storage bags.
      *hugs*
      ~J

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    1. I am. My mom told me, "You gotta be a friend to make a friend," and I really like having friends. :-)
      *hugs*
      ~J

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  6. LOL, JD! Love the story, except your friend being sick. Kudos to you for getting her to the hospital for care and hope she's doing well. I'm a Ziplock hoarder also. Going now to double check my pantry. :) I put hubby's meds in a weekly container, then into a Ziplock in case the container opens, which it has several times. You are branded the Ziplock Lady!

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    1. Now I have to write a Ziplock book to associate with the brand. Somehow Ziplock and romantic suspense just don't seem to go together...but, I'll work on it. I'm still trying to get Tara to write a cozy mystery series starring herself and Lydia her bossy, insane boxer dog.
      *hugs*
      ~J

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  7. Good blog, JD. You are definitely creative in many ways.

    Jane

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    1. Thanks so much, Jane. I'm so far outside the box, I can't even remember where I left it.
      *hugs*
      ~J

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  8. Ziplock bags are a wonderful invention. LOL! I'll know who to go to if I ever need one. ;) Good blog, J.D.

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