One of my coworkers commented recently how much she loved my office and how serene and tranquil it is. This is definitely by design. I was fortunate enough to be assigned to a mint green office, instead of the pink, peach, or even orange--and I mean ORANGE--offices that some of the others have. The color gave me something to work with, and I ran with it.
My desk was slightly more cluttered than I prefer...I have since straightened that up. I have my MSW diploma and my IAP certificate right over my computer screen, alongside pictures of our wedding and our 10th anniversary vow renewal.
I like the effect of inspirational words. This corner has some of my favorites: "dream", "inspire", "create", and "believe" on the poster with the word drawn in American Sign Language.
"Live well, laugh often, love much." I really like the "live, laugh, love" philosophy. I found these stick on quotes in, believe it or not, the Dollar Tree! They actually have some great contact paper quotes and pictures there. I also have my books, pictures and my buddy, Eeyore prominently displayed on my bookshelf. The room wouldn't be "me" without Eeyore. I even carried an Eeyore in a cap and gown across the stage with me when I graduated from my BSW program!
"Believe, dream, imagine" and "Faith, hope, dream" are on the plaques. The photos are of my favorite air, sea and land animals (aside from my dogs and cats!) seagulls, dolphins and wolves. There's also plans and a mini zen garden in this corner. My fish, Razzy, was here, but since we closed down the office for the holidays I brought him home and he fit in so well he stayed. I sit here and do paperwork sometimes. It's less distracting than the desk with my phone and computer.
This is on the outside of my door. Hopefully people who enter discover hope inside!
I have added little things here and there...a fountain, additional quotes...since these pictures were taken. The most important piece that I have added is my mask.
More about the mask in a future blog.
