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So, I've ordered a standing desk. I'm so excited about it that I'm not even bothered that the customer reviews discussed around an one hour assembly time. Eww. But I'm not thinking about that. After all, it comes with its own screwdriver. Isn't that sweet of them?
In fact, it is becoming insane over here on the Planet Reba because I'm actually counting the days till this thing arrives. I've already rearranged furniture for it. I'm pondering whether or not it should have a name. My car does. My computers do.
And, look! There's room for my tea mug on that little shelf, as well as my wireless mouse. (I hate laptop mice.) Adorable. And it has wheels! It's so smart, too....
What is the word for giving personalities to inanimate objects? Because I'm doing this. It's like my new sidekick is coming. My executive assistant.
My own Jeeves. Watson. Friday. Ethel.
I'm only hoping that I don't go all Wintour and end up throwing my coat and purse on this thing.
4 comments:
Curious about how your standing desk is working out for you?
Hi Monique,
I love my standing desk - but I must admit, I'm still in the Adjustment Period.
This desk is like a podium and there's not much room for paper, pens, etc. so I find myself distracted in ways that I'm not when I am setting at my desk with its drawers and pen jar, etc.
I've also discovered that I'd like a foot-bar, like the kind on the shopping cart ... but I've found a way to make due with a little box. Don't know why, but I like to move my feet around in various ways when I am working at my standing desk.
It's not like you work at military "Attention!" or anything ....LOL
So, in sum, I love my standing desk and I'm still figuring out how best to use it.
Thx for writing!
Reba
Hi Reba, I understand you are still adjusting to your standing desk, I've been using make-shift standing desk, and I find myself pacing a bit when pondering, even when I am on my desk, I would stand up during phone conversations and idle moments and pace.
Anyways, I'm curious to know:
a)How do you like the desk aesthetically (to touch and to look at,)my girl friend is a bit concerned to have a composite wood being in the middle of real wood furniture (she is bit snob about the real wood, she is lawyer, too)What color did you get.
b)You mentioned lack of space, but what about the shelves below the desk, are they not practical?
Thanks,
Dorian
Hi Dorian,
Interesting that you have a "make-shift standing desk," my friend has done this, too, with a contraption setting on top of his regular desk - looks strange, but seems to be working out well.
As for this model that I've purchased:
a)How do you like the desk aesthetically (to touch and to look at,)my girl friend is a bit concerned to have a composite wood being in the middle of real wood furniture (she is bit snob about the real wood, she is lawyer, too)What color did you get.
I get the wood snobbery. I've got the standing desk in a room with oak antiques and it really does stand out like a man with a hat and no cattle - but heck. It's the most convenient spot for me to use it, and it's easy enuf to move out of the way if company's coming. Though now that I think about it, if someone is coming over that is going to hitch their nose up over my standing desk, then they might as well stay home. I love the homely little thing.
b)You mentioned lack of space, but what about the shelves below the desk, are they not practical?
Nope, I don't think the shelves below are useful - I keep doggie treats in there right now. As for that little shelf holding a drink or something, I'm not that graceful - I get to pondering things and I forget, plus I've been known to fidget.
I would knee anything setting there onto the floor, so I just keep my tea glass on the desk nearby (yes, an old antique rolltop - whose height works well with the standing desk).
Hope this helps!
And thanks for writing!
Reba
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