Happy Spot

Turning 2 at my current job this coming May! I love working for this brand and so far, I like what I'm doing and am definitely way happier than I was 3 years ago. (My former job was interesting. But...)

So anyway, there's this corner of the office that I "own" and it brings me so much comfort just to be there. I've made it as cozy as possible.

BEFORE. Pardon the messy desk.

AFTER. I really needed the giant cork board.

So here's my desk organizer (Japan Home Center/Daiso/Saizen.. not sure where I got this. Anyway, can't leave those places without a cute little purchase). Pen holder is a Coke glass from McDonalds. Interesting pens include: furry butterfly (from my former officemate, Cas) and Angry Birds (from current officemate, Ranyl).Really loving this cute angel-themed sticky pad. I like it so much, I even gave away the same pad to some friends a couple of Christmases ago.

 My new hard drive/electronics case (finally replaced my dirty old one) from Billi.

 This giant mug was from my Kris Kringle "mommy" Jane. I super love it because it smiles right at you. And notice the smiley post-its on the  lower right. Those are from my former officemate, Ms. Em.

Here's my little extension shelf. Took this photo earlier this year and now, this spot's fuller, with more binders and clear books.

This little foot stool/storage box (this one's got 6 pairs of shoes in it.haha) is one of my favorite things. Mom got this for me. :)

 My office planner (it's now covered in wrapping paper with shoe drawings) and my pretty personal planner (from my friend, Kat!)

A peek into my planner during one of those busy weeks...

 And finally, the chaos during my 24th birthday/1st birthday at the office.

BIRTHDAY DESK!

When I have to do the boring parts of my job (budget tracking, processing payments, liquidating, filing...ugh),  the pops of color really make me feel more energized. That, plus some loud, dance music from my trusty earphones (something I can't go to work without).  :)

New Work! :)

Leaving my previous job is the best decision I’ve made this year.  It came at the perfect time.  And I was more than ready to move on.  Things were crazy over there (I will eventually share some tidbits in future posts) and I didn’t want to have any part of it anymore.  Of course, the bigger picture is that it didn’t offer me any opportunities for growth, career-wise.  In the long run, it really wasn’t a wise choice to stay.  For the record though, I really enjoyed the work, my colleagues and the perks.  But, you know, those aren’t the only factors that determine whether or not you’re staying.

So here I am, my third week into my new (and improved) job, having absolutely no regrets and extremely excited about our brand and the company’s future.  The change in atmosphere is very refreshing and as opposed to liposuction (which I heard 24/7 during my last job), shoes (which I hear about 24/7 here) are much more interesting.

Anyway, the point is, I’m happy happy happy with the choices I’ve made so far – resigning, taking a 2-month breather (more or less) , working for this new company.  I hope things work out well. Keeping my fingers crossed!

photo credits: Will Brenner Photography www.brennerphotography.us