One of my partners was in the office last week. I have to admit I was jealous. Seeing her on Zoom sitting at her desk made me want to be sitting in my office right next door. We have decided to reopen slowly and so I know that I will not have the experience of sitting next door for a little while – but still.

She indulged me and toured around with her phone, showing us all of the new partitions and safety items. Then, because I asked her to, she walked right into my office for me. I have not been there since the middle of March. It feels like an eternity.

I was taken with the overflow of paper and files.  I admit to having piles of paper around me when I work and multiple redwelds around my desk. But here is why I was taken with that photo – my “new” office at home does not look that way at all. In this remote environment, I have become fastidious about cleaning and clearing my workspace and filing every paper.

A new me? I’m not sure – but I did find the study in contrast interesting.