Office Move

Last week I moved offices. In one sense this was not a big undertaking because I moved one row over and five rows down, probably a distance of fifty feet. In another sense this was a big deal because just as much preparation and packing is required for a move like this as for a move to another floor or another building.

A good thing about moving offices (or, more accurately, cubicles) is the chance to de-clutter, reorganize, and get a fresh start of sorts in a new/different space. In my case there is the added bonus of being moved from a cube in the middle of the building to a cube at the end of a row. In my new location I can see out the building window to the south overlooking a green field and the walking path that goes from our parking lot into a wooded area. The view and the exposure to natural light is a big improvement.

During the day I can watch people running or biking on the path. Sometimes I join them over the lunch hour for a walk to stretch my legs and clear my head. At dusk it is not uncommon to see deer emerge from the woods to feed in the field. As I exit the parking lot I will frequently stop and watch the deer until they get nervous at my gaze and drift away.

While this is not Walden Pond (and I am certainly not Thoreau), it is nevertheless a small piece of placid country in the midst of more congested (by comparison) city living, busy traffic, and hectic corporate working. I have no idea how long I am likely to work in this space, but will certainly enjoy each day I can look out the window ... and relax.