Comments on: Pajama Freedom and Freelance Writing

By: Working at Home: Myths vs. Reality | Freelance Writing Jobs

Working at Home: Myths vs. Reality | Freelance Writing Jobs — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:37:49 +0000

[...] the no. I don’t know anyone who works in pajamas. I might work in sweats some days but never pajamas. In fact, I don’t know anyone, even people who are at home all day and don’t work, who [...]

By: RobinMarie

RobinMarie — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:35:17 +0000

Love it. I don’t actually wear pajamas, though.

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:25:57 +0000

*smacks head to rid it of images of James in a flannel pajama dress*

Funny post. The last line is totally true. One day a week I go downtown for a class, and it’s a huge chore now having to shower, find clothes that fit and match, brush the knots out of my hair, put on a bra, etc. I don’t get all drastic and shave my legs or put on makeup, but I have to say I won’t be disappointed when the class is over and I can go back to my hermit-like ways.

By: Skippy

Skippy — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:19:56 +0000

When I finally made it through my first year of freelancing, I took all my “office clothes” to good will. The only downside is that whenever I have to go somewhere, I have to scramble.

Someone once said that my entire wardrobe seemed to be made up of clothes that I could sleep in or wear to the gym. Yup. That’s it.

By: #9

#9 — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:05:45 +0000

Ain’t it the truth?! That was great. Well done!

By: Roberta

Roberta — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:33:56 +0000

Funny post, thanks for the laugh….I look forward to the PJ days when I go full-time….

By: Jodee

Jodee — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:22:31 +0000

@ James: We’d be disappointed if you didn’t, LOL!

By: Dee

Dee — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:22:08 +0000

LOL @James! Yeah, go ahead…but just this once!

By: James Chartrand - Men with Pens

James Chartrand - Men with Pens — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:17:43 +0000

@ Dee – Do I get to wear a skirt and flipflops?

By: Dee

Dee — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:15:22 +0000

I’m thinking a group photograph of everyone posting would be hilarious right now!!

By: Scribette

Scribette — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:08:07 +0000

Cute post! I still havent worn the PJs all day though!

By: Dani

Dani — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:07:14 +0000

Very funny and oh-too-true post!

My things:

Hair – mine is to my waist, so a quick grab, twist, and clip pulls it up into a neat little ‘do so no one can tell if its been brushed or not.

Yoga Clothes. Comfy enough to sleep in, decent enough to go out in, and have a side benefit. Instead of getting a disgusted look from those who come to the door and see you in pjs (thinking you have been napping your life away), Yoga Clothes cause the intruders to immediately get a guilty/apologetic look upon their face as they imagine they have interrupted your exercise routine.

Sunglasses. They lend an air of ‘mystery’ to the image of a writer, and leave people guessing – are you wearing them because its sunny, you want anonymity, or you are hungover? You know all writers are drunks, right? lol.

By: Jodee

Jodee — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:04:29 +0000

@ #3: You probably don’t want to date a dude who is prettier than you, anyway!

By: #3

#3 — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:58:21 +0000

Great post number #10! I have to say, the comments following are hilarious though. I’ve been giggling hard.

MJ – Charlotte…I can see where that may be a deal breaker. My mom always said never date a man who spends more time in the mirror than you do. Jus imagine the fights over lost eyeliner & hair appts…

Thanks for the laugh!

By: Jodee

Jodee — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:39:40 +0000

@ Fiona: “Surely, you can’t be serious!”
“I am serious. And don’t call me Shirley!” (Quick flashback to Airplane!)

By: Fiona

Fiona — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:26:44 +0000

@MJ: Ew. Could never call my husband Charlotte. Mabel maybe. Or Catherine, or….

By: MJ

MJ — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:25:31 +0000

#12 Well maybe the difference was that my husband wanted to shave his legs, wear makeup and have me call him Charlotte.

By: #12

#12 — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:24:11 +0000

@James: Well, it would stop any unannounced visits wouldn’t it?

@MJ: Oh you’re no fun either. I once knew a giant Samoan who wore flowered wrap skirts and played rugby. Let me tell ya, no one gave him crap for wearing flowered wrap skirts.

By: MJ

MJ — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:17:15 +0000

NO #12 no they can’t wear dresses- I divorced my first husband for that- but I do love a nice long t-shirt knit dress.

Being a farm girl however- I have a tendancy to just ignore the shoes… who needs shoes in the summer… LOL. Well, I do have to run the kiddos to the library, camp, to get more rabbit food, etc., etc., etc. I did notice my favorite pair of jeans really had too many holes to wear decently without a really long shirt last week… Too bad

By: James Chartrand - Men with Pens

James Chartrand - Men with Pens — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:47:02 +0000

@ 12 – I’m sure my mother would like that, eh?

By: #12

#12 — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:43:40 +0000

p.s. guys can wear the dresses too, if they want…

By: #12

#12 — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:40:42 +0000

Bah humbug to those who don’t understand the creative freedom of pjs!

Lil trick: buy cute knit dresses to wear. They’re as comfy as pjs, but you look pulled together in about 5 minutes. Aim for the heavier knit if you have lumps and bumps; it’s more forgiving.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:37:22 +0000

Ha ha! I enjoyed reading this. I’m a full-time telecommuter, so I am in the same boat. I walk to the mailbox in slippers, I’ve worn my PJ pants to the post office, and I once went grocery shopping in my sweats (never again!). I’ve lost any fashion sense I ever had — socks with sandals — why not? Blue tank top brown sweater tan pants, sure!

By: Connie

Connie — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:37:21 +0000

I suggest just sleeping in our clothes instead – much more expedient xD

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:32:26 +0000

A good laugh on a bit of boring morning for me. Thanks! I haven’t fully moved passed the comfy clothing yet. It isn’t always pjs, but is usually some comfy track pants and a shirt that does match. At least I can go out in that.