I know, it's terribly exciting for anyone who isn't me. But after over two months of moving, traveling, and working at my parents' dining room table, I am absurdly excited to be more or less settled into my new office. So, naturally, I have to share pictures.
It wasn't pretty when I started, let me tell you. I have, shall we say, a rather large library. Most of it has been in storage the last three years, and ALL of it needed to be sorted and shelved.
All of it.
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After a few hours of toiling, I had made some progress...
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I agree, Midget. That's enough for one day.
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The next day, I had to add two more bookcases...
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...which made a big enough dent that I could put my desk together!
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You'll notice Midget looking very interested in something that isn't my office. That's because we have a bunch of fat gray squirrels in the backyard, and they fascinate her. (I'll get pictures of them eventually -- every time I break out the camera, they disappear)
Watching squirrels are srs bznz...
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And here's some books that have a more or less permanent residence on my desk, though some may eventually move to a bookcase (when there's room):
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After two years of being published, you'd think this would lose its novelty, but it doesn't:
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I haven't done much decorating yet, but I do have a couple of signs on the door:
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And finally, for all those who said Nebraska would be flat, boring, and tree-less, I give you...
The view from my window:
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Why yes, I think I will do JUST fine here.
Oh, the part of moving where everything gets unpacked and needs to be shelved and stowed is such an overwhelming thing - you've made great progress!
ReplyDeleteHeh, those aren't trees those are giant shrubs. Take a trip to North Florida sometime. There you will see TREES. ;)
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to get all the books onto bookshelves, isn't it?
I think you would do just fine whereever you landed.
Chris -- Isn't it fun? :-/ I'd like to say "if I never move again, it'll be too soon", but...military...it'll happen.
ReplyDeleteDiana -- Pfft. I grew up in the Pacific Northwest. I've SEEN trees. hehe People just made Nebraska sound like it was nothing but board-flat cornfields as far as the eye can see.
There are a lot of places in that area of the country which are board-flat cornfields. I'm glad you landed somewhere with more of a view. :)
ReplyDeleteI now patiently wait for pictures of prairie dogs. Squeeee!
Welcome back stateside! :) I like your new office. No, I LOVE your new office! I've been scarce on Twitter (licking my writer wounds--aka rejection owie--did I spell that right...anyway)! Just wanted to drop in and say "hi". :) *waves*
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