Sprucing Up My Space

I have an “enhanced” cubicle in that it has a desk and a space with a meeting table and two chairs. I also have a window – that overlooks the dark brick wall of the hotel next door. You can imagine that the space is not the bright and airy space of my dreams.

The cleaners rarely “clean” the space. Really, I think they just empty the trash. Over the past week or so, I have felt the need to clean my desk, table, and chairs. Soap, water, paper towels, scrubbing. I didn’t really think it would require the scrubbing. I thought a “lick and a promise” would be enough. It’s amazing how the eye adapts and one gets accustomed to the “dirt”. I just did a few minutes of wiping/scrubbing every day. This morning, I wiped down my whole work station again, and the white paper towel wasn’t visibly dirty. I think I have finally cut through the grime that has built up over the years.

Later on this morning, I went on a hunt for a copy of the Report on Business to see if an article I was interested in was in it. No luck, but that is OK as I have the electronic version. On my way back, I peeked into the local flower shop. They carry potted plants too, but usually plants that require bright conditions. I was thrilled to see one plant that had “Low Light” clearly marked on it. It is very rare to find a plant that can handle low light. I bought the Rhipsalis “Trailing” and gave it a home.

It is a celebration of my progress, albeit a small progress. Welcome, plant.