And my view. Let me tell you about the view. If you stand still enough at my desk, you can actually hear the angels singing. "Aaaaaahhhhhhhh." It's incredible. Two of my cubicle walls are windows, facing west and southwest, toward Pike's Peak. It's divine. Today, I actually watched four little horsies munching on grass on the wildflower-dotted hillside below the mountains. I'm pretty sure tomorrow I'll see Goldilocks and the Three Bears and Little Red Riding Hood playing Ring Around the Rosie under a rainbow. It's that good. Here's a very bad picture of my view, which will hopefully help you see it slightly:
Gina, my neighbor, and I heard many times today: "What did you do to get this spot?" and "Don't you feel guilty?" I feel a little guilty. But I'm pretty sure I'll get right over it.I'm so happy in my little cubicle of heaven. I abhor working indoors in an office. I think perhaps I should have been a manual laborer working under the sun, except that I'm extraordinarily wimpy. But being indoors makes me very sad. Being indoors surrounding by oatmeal and gray cubicle walls makes me even sadder. But my new cubicle is making me happy as a schoolgirl on the first day of school, wearing her new black patent leather shoes.
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Am, I too am one of the lucky ones that has an incredible view from my classroom window. All of the other good views are reserved for the kindergarten classrooms so my room naturally is the one the 1st to 6th grade teachers yearn to have. I used it long ago in a deal with my principal. She wanted me to move rooms--I didn't want to move but I also wanted the room with the view. We worked out a deal and I am now in the best room in the world. It overlooks a green field(playground) and I can stare at the beautiful hogback popping up over the nearby houses. Sometimes I catch myself looking at the view when I should be working. I will fight to the death if anyone tries to take my view from me now. It is my peace.
I know you are feeling guilty, but all good things come to those who wait. . . and you waited. You will also understand why I am so protective of my room after you have been in your awesome cube for a few months. Sharing isn't for everyone.
Hi Tara. Beautiful profile pic. I'm glad you put one up. Now I won't have to think so hard to figure out if it was you or my friend Tara who is your doppelganger who posted a comment.
Or maybe the title of my post should have been "Happy as a Schoolteacher"...
So nice for you. I hope no one tries to assassinate you to get your cubicle. Might want to put a mirror in so you can monitor the approach to your cubicle.
I agree with Mike--You NEED a mirror!
Forget mirrors... I can set you up with an infrared proximity triggered video surveilance system. That way, you can see a would-be assailant approaching from 3 cubes away, analyze their heat signature to determine if they are hostile, and have enough time to arm yourself with some sort of a weapon... like a desk mounted sub-machine gun, or maybe an inconspicuous shotgun. Either way, inter-office attacks are on the rise and with a view like that you're probably at the top of a lot of lists.
You may also want some bear traps strategically placed around your cube, to catch people snooping while you're away. In addition, I would be remiss if I did not suggest a full line of electrified office gear, such as this lovely stapler.
Thank you, Jon...or should I say Dwight?
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