Comments on: Where I work, part 2. http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/08/25/where-i-work-part-2/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:15:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: alis http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/08/25/where-i-work-part-2/#comment-16334 alis Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:05:18 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/08/25/where-i-work-part-2/#comment-16334 I sit next to a window but the view is far from spectacular! I think my office can't be saved with decorations as the corridors and the spaces around the desks are filled with ugly cardboard boxes and product samples, it looks like a hoarder's nest! I brought a mug once but it was stolen/broken/lost within a week, so I would never bring anything I actually like. I do have a stack of design magazines though! I also have a drawer stacked with healthy food; dried fruit, nuts, tea, salt, and I bring my own lunch everyday. I sit next to a window but the view is far from spectacular! I think my office can’t be saved with decorations as the corridors and the spaces around the desks are filled with ugly cardboard boxes and product samples, it looks like a hoarder’s nest! I brought a mug once but it was stolen/broken/lost within a week, so I would never bring anything I actually like. I do have a stack of design magazines though! I also have a drawer stacked with healthy food; dried fruit, nuts, tea, salt, and I bring my own lunch everyday.

]]> By: Susan http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/08/25/where-i-work-part-2/#comment-10607 Susan Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:21:39 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/08/25/where-i-work-part-2/#comment-10607 My office plants don't survive. I have tons of plants at home I've had for over 10 years, but the circulation in the office (or lack there of) kills them. The pic of your dog....looks exactly like my childhood dog, Micki. Totally makes me miss her! My office plants don’t survive. I have tons of plants at home I’ve had for over 10 years, but the circulation in the office (or lack there of) kills them.

The pic of your dog….looks exactly like my childhood dog, Micki. Totally makes me miss her!

]]> By: Robin http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/08/25/where-i-work-part-2/#comment-9720 Robin Sat, 30 Aug 2008 18:56:00 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/08/25/where-i-work-part-2/#comment-9720 do you pack your lunch or eat out? what do you usually pack if you do and any good recipe websites to share? I'm changing to an office job and was just curious what others are eating. do you pack your lunch or eat out? what do you usually pack if you do and any good recipe websites to share? I’m changing to an office job and was just curious what others are eating.

]]> By: laura @ the shorehouse http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/08/25/where-i-work-part-2/#comment-9642 laura @ the shorehouse Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:37:43 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/08/25/where-i-work-part-2/#comment-9642 If you saw my work office you might spontaneously combust! Yours is so calm and happy (no wonder I'm a stark raving lunatic at work half the time). Since I work in marketing my space has bascially become a vast wasteland of boxes of promotional tchotchke and archived marketing plans. This post is inspiring me to get my act together (and get everyone's crap out of my way! :-) p.s. I've never seen a cord dissolve and ooze green goo. Ewwww... If you saw my work office you might spontaneously combust! Yours is so calm and happy (no wonder I’m a stark raving lunatic at work half the time). Since I work in marketing my space has bascially become a vast wasteland of boxes of promotional tchotchke and archived marketing plans. This post is inspiring me to get my act together (and get everyone’s crap out of my way! :-)

p.s. I’ve never seen a cord dissolve and ooze green goo. Ewwww…

]]> By: Adam http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/08/25/where-i-work-part-2/#comment-9601 Adam Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:00:27 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/08/25/where-i-work-part-2/#comment-9601 I drink a lot of water and still drink about 8 cups of coffee a day. Hopefully the water is canceling out the coffee. :( I drink a lot of water and still drink about 8 cups of coffee a day. Hopefully the water is canceling out the coffee. :(

]]> By: lee http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/08/25/where-i-work-part-2/#comment-9567 lee Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:59:16 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/08/25/where-i-work-part-2/#comment-9567 :) I finally moved the whiteboard in my new classroom so that I'm not teaching in dingy narrow room, but a wide, brighter roomier one. Tomorrow - rainbow walls:) :) I finally moved the whiteboard in my new classroom so that I’m not teaching in dingy narrow room, but a wide, brighter roomier one. Tomorrow – rainbow walls:)

]]> By: Anna at D16 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/08/25/where-i-work-part-2/#comment-9545 Anna at D16 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:50:12 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/08/25/where-i-work-part-2/#comment-9545 David, did you actually read that article, or just the tagline? It's about hyponatremia in marathon runners, not people sitting at their desks all day. There's quite a difference. Water intoxication is practically non-existent among anyone other than extreme endurance athletes. Drinking 3 liters of water spread out over 8 hours not "bad" for me. Healthy adult kidneys can process at least 5 TIMES that amount (15 liters!) over the course of a day. It keeps me from mindlessly snacking on garbage, prevents my skin from getting dried out in the recycled office air, and wakes me up when I hit my usual afternoon slump. FAR better than drinking 8+ cups of coffee a day, which is what I used to do before I started using a refillable water bottle. David, did you actually read that article, or just the tagline? It’s about hyponatremia in marathon runners, not people sitting at their desks all day. There’s quite a difference. Water intoxication is practically non-existent among anyone other than extreme endurance athletes.

Drinking 3 liters of water spread out over 8 hours not “bad” for me. Healthy adult kidneys can process at least 5 TIMES that amount (15 liters!) over the course of a day. It keeps me from mindlessly snacking on garbage, prevents my skin from getting dried out in the recycled office air, and wakes me up when I hit my usual afternoon slump.

FAR better than drinking 8+ cups of coffee a day, which is what I used to do before I started using a refillable water bottle.

]]> By: david http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/08/25/where-i-work-part-2/#comment-9543 david Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:30:25 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/08/25/where-i-work-part-2/#comment-9543 don't drink too much water, it's bad for you .... http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2008/aug/19/healthandwellbeing.fitness1 don’t drink too much water, it’s bad for you ….

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2008/aug/19/healthandwellbeing.fitness1

]]> By: nicole http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/08/25/where-i-work-part-2/#comment-9492 nicole Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:03:22 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/08/25/where-i-work-part-2/#comment-9492 just moved into a new office, so i still have a lot of work to do to make it feel more comfortable. but i do have a really cute teardrop shaped black enamel table lamp from CB2 (more for aesthetics and mood than function since it's not very bright), a kooky bird's nest fern that sits in a simple, modern black ceramic planter, and some choice pieces of artwork, including a print of the sign language alphabet (an homage to my love of hands), a framed antique first aid bandana that is printed with numerous emergency care illustrations, and many inspiring postcards. fortunately my office is in an old building, so i am one of the lucky few with an original red brick wall. what's missing? more art, another plant (that can survive my windowless area) and a simple area rug. just moved into a new office, so i still have a lot of work to do to make it feel more comfortable. but i do have a really cute teardrop shaped black enamel table lamp from CB2 (more for aesthetics and mood than function since it’s not very bright), a kooky bird’s nest fern that sits in a simple, modern black ceramic planter, and some choice pieces of artwork, including a print of the sign language alphabet (an homage to my love of hands), a framed antique first aid bandana that is printed with numerous emergency care illustrations, and many inspiring postcards. fortunately my office is in an old building, so i am one of the lucky few with an original red brick wall. what’s missing? more art, another plant (that can survive my windowless area) and a simple area rug.

]]> By: Anna at D16 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/08/25/where-i-work-part-2/#comment-9490 Anna at D16 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:37:39 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/08/25/where-i-work-part-2/#comment-9490 Maggie, don't be shy! :) The pink box is from IKEA, it's part of the STRIKT line. Yes, it comes in different sizes and colors. They don't show everything on the <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/" rel="nofollow">website</a>, but if you search for STRIKT, you'll get an idea of what they have. They come flat and you fold them together -- nice and sturdy, and covered with fabric. Maggie, don’t be shy! :) The pink box is from IKEA, it’s part of the STRIKT line. Yes, it comes in different sizes and colors. They don’t show everything on the website, but if you search for STRIKT, you’ll get an idea of what they have. They come flat and you fold them together — nice and sturdy, and covered with fabric.

]]> By: Maggie http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/08/25/where-i-work-part-2/#comment-9488 Maggie Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:22:49 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/08/25/where-i-work-part-2/#comment-9488 Long-time lurker, first-time commenter here (love the blog, just very shy!) but your pink box brought me out of hiding! Where can I find one like it? Do they come in different sizes? Long-time lurker, first-time commenter here (love the blog, just very shy!) but your pink box brought me out of hiding! Where can I find one like it? Do they come in different sizes?

]]> By: Adam http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/08/25/where-i-work-part-2/#comment-9482 Adam Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:59:09 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/08/25/where-i-work-part-2/#comment-9482 In my classroom, before it was destroyed this summer, I kept a few mugs that have been gifts, my favorite from my friend and co-worker Sandy who gave me a great big lime green and black polka dot mug that says "Innocent Bystander" on it (I have a reputation at work for being a bit of a rabble rouser", pictures of Chloe and Thurston, some of my sculptures, an earthenware urn that says "Ashes of Former Students" on it, a set of old clothes and sneakers in case I need to do something particularly messy and of course my Nalgene bottle (which I need to replace) to stay hydrated throughout the day. In my classroom, before it was destroyed this summer, I kept a few mugs that have been gifts, my favorite from my friend and co-worker Sandy who gave me a great big lime green and black polka dot mug that says “Innocent Bystander” on it (I have a reputation at work for being a bit of a rabble rouser”, pictures of Chloe and Thurston, some of my sculptures, an earthenware urn that says “Ashes of Former Students” on it, a set of old clothes and sneakers in case I need to do something particularly messy and of course my Nalgene bottle (which I need to replace) to stay hydrated throughout the day.

]]> By: heather http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/08/25/where-i-work-part-2/#comment-9480 heather Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:47:53 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/08/25/where-i-work-part-2/#comment-9480 You're office is fun, cheerful and very you! I'm in a fairly new office with large windows and a view of Manhattan. I've pinned up photos of the husbie, the bf and another of a field of bright pink tulips that I inherited with my old desk. There's a small fridge next to my desk that I keep stocked with snacks and water. I also have two large plants in huge pots that I've moved with twice now and another that has completely taken over an old Victorian terrarium. You’re office is fun, cheerful and very you!
I’m in a fairly new office with large windows and a view of Manhattan. I’ve pinned up photos of the husbie, the bf and another of a field of bright pink tulips that I inherited with my old desk. There’s a small fridge next to my desk that I keep stocked with snacks and water. I also have two large plants in huge pots that I’ve moved with twice now and another that has completely taken over an old Victorian terrarium.

]]> By: sunny http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/08/25/where-i-work-part-2/#comment-9477 sunny Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:08:44 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/08/25/where-i-work-part-2/#comment-9477 I just completed an organization of my office. What energized me the most was handling a stack of files/papers that had cluttered up a bookcase in my office for over three years! Once that was taken care of, the rest fell into place. Now I want to bring in more personal touches...and your blog entry has inspired me to do that ASAP! I should do a post like this soon... a before/after scenario perhaps. I just completed an organization of my office. What energized me the most was handling a stack of files/papers that had cluttered up a bookcase in my office for over three years! Once that was taken care of, the rest fell into place. Now I want to bring in more personal touches…and your blog entry has inspired me to do that ASAP!

I should do a post like this soon… a before/after scenario perhaps.

]]> By: yvette http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/08/25/where-i-work-part-2/#comment-9436 yvette Tue, 26 Aug 2008 02:59:49 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/08/25/where-i-work-part-2/#comment-9436 been lurking for a while (love your blog), and thought i should finally say hi. this post is just what i needed to get me to finally decorate my cubicle. a mixture of "i'm still on probation" and "i don't plan on staying" has stopped me from even trying. thanks for the inspiring kick in the you-know-what. been lurking for a while (love your blog), and thought i should finally say hi. this post is just what i needed to get me to finally decorate my cubicle. a mixture of “i’m still on probation” and “i don’t plan on staying” has stopped me from even trying.

thanks for the inspiring kick in the you-know-what.

]]> By: superblondgirl http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/08/25/where-i-work-part-2/#comment-9432 superblondgirl Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:21:02 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/08/25/where-i-work-part-2/#comment-9432 Mine's not pretty, but it's decorated - I have pictures my son drew me, my cool Metropolitan Museum shoe-a-month calender, a card from my husband, some toys (because I'm a dork) and little figurines, a seashell I keep my paperclips in, and some stress-reduction stuff (spray, Rescue Remedy). I have a Sigg, too, a big red one, and I try really hard to drink several bottles-full a day. I wish I could have plants, but I am windowless and so they would die. Mine’s not pretty, but it’s decorated – I have pictures my son drew me, my cool Metropolitan Museum shoe-a-month calender, a card from my husband, some toys (because I’m a dork) and little figurines, a seashell I keep my paperclips in, and some stress-reduction stuff (spray, Rescue Remedy). I have a Sigg, too, a big red one, and I try really hard to drink several bottles-full a day.
I wish I could have plants, but I am windowless and so they would die.

]]> By: Vicki http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/08/25/where-i-work-part-2/#comment-9429 Vicki Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:51:44 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/08/25/where-i-work-part-2/#comment-9429 There's a short learning curve...But I will never go back after switching to a Mighty Mouse (and preferably a cordless one)! There’s a short learning curve…But I will never go back after switching to a Mighty Mouse (and preferably a cordless one)!

]]> By: Kathleen http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/08/25/where-i-work-part-2/#comment-9425 Kathleen Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:37:29 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/08/25/where-i-work-part-2/#comment-9425 I actually just did a blog about my office space too! http://jeremyandkathleen.blogspot.com/2008/08/office-space.html I actually just did a blog about my office space too!
http://jeremyandkathleen.blogspot.com/2008/08/office-space.html

]]> By: zan http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/08/25/where-i-work-part-2/#comment-9423 zan Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:58:03 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/08/25/where-i-work-part-2/#comment-9423 I do keep a few things around to remind me who I am outside of work: a few vintage Ohio postcards and some wooden letter blocks I picked up in Latvia spelling out the first line of a favorite Latvian poem on my windowsill. There's a tub of Mighty Tea teabags and a jar of honey to get me through the day, and plenty of my favorite books lying around. Also, a little illustrated greeting card from the seventies I keep on the shelf with three pairs of sneaker propped up on a porch rail overlooking an autumn sunset. On the inside, the words "LIFE IS GOOD." Because I can always do with a reminder. I do keep a few things around to remind me who I am outside of work: a few vintage Ohio postcards and some wooden letter blocks I picked up in Latvia spelling out the first line of a favorite Latvian poem on my windowsill. There’s a tub of Mighty Tea teabags and a jar of honey to get me through the day, and plenty of my favorite books lying around. Also, a little illustrated greeting card from the seventies I keep on the shelf with three pairs of sneaker propped up on a porch rail overlooking an autumn sunset. On the inside, the words “LIFE IS GOOD.” Because I can always do with a reminder.

]]> By: Anna at D16 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/08/25/where-i-work-part-2/#comment-9421 Anna at D16 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:31:05 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2008/08/25/where-i-work-part-2/#comment-9421 kellyt, yes, it's an Arne Jacobsen chair in lime green. I didn't buy it, it was an inter-office scavenge -- I found it out in the hallway about 7 years ago, and "relocated" it to my area. Nobody's said anything yet, so I'm assuming they don't miss it. :) Are you in NYC? If so, most of the larger news stands sell LivingEtc. I buy mine at Grand Central. kellyt, yes, it’s an Arne Jacobsen chair in lime green. I didn’t buy it, it was an inter-office scavenge — I found it out in the hallway about 7 years ago, and “relocated” it to my area. Nobody’s said anything yet, so I’m assuming they don’t miss it. :) Are you in NYC? If so, most of the larger news stands sell LivingEtc. I buy mine at Grand Central.

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