In view of our desk discussion I thought a bit of action was in order, so I've been clearing, cleaning, re-organising, and I've reduced what is actually on the desk significantly: from 22 books down to only 2 (one is current reading, the other is finished but soon to be the subject of a post), notebooks cut from 6 to 1, no knitting.
To do this I had to re-arrange the shelves behind the desk, so I had a purge there, too, which left room for the piles of recent acquisitions which were on the floor. There's more work to be done but I've made a good start and although I still have my bits and pieces around me, there's much more clear space, and gone is the feeling of pressure there was before!
Funny to find this post. We are having a snow day and I have been working on my desk and piles too. I now have a clear surface in front of my and all the odds and ends put away or dealt with. I am sure it won't stay this way for long.
Posted by: Juliann | 24 February 2011 at 10:32 PM
Well done! I must steel myself and have a go at mine - I have two adjoining desks, both almost covered in piles of papers and books - all absolutely necessary to have at hand of course! At the moment, wanting some clear space, I've moved my laptop to the kitchen table where I have a much nicer view, and for the moment all the space I want!
Posted by: Elizabeth | 24 February 2011 at 10:34 PM
I didn't even read your first post about desks- I went straight to clearing mine. For a long time it was organized and ready for action. Once you let it clutter and pile, it's hard to get back to the daily clearing. Thanks. I'm up to date now.
Posted by: LoriAngela | 25 February 2011 at 04:22 AM
Thanks to Dark Puss whose example made me tackle my desk, but I'm glad it's filtering down and others are having a go at theirs, too.
Posted by: Cornflower | 25 February 2011 at 08:33 AM
We must resolve to be disciplined, Juliann! I must say, though, that it's even more of a pleasure than usual to sit down at my desk this morning.
Posted by: Cornflower | 25 February 2011 at 08:36 AM
I was in the process of desk-clearing even before your first post - there was so much 'stuff' on the bench which is our desk (shared long bench for husband & wife!) that it was claustrophobic. All the old files are now in the workroom, awaiting sorting and disposal, and in their stead is a vase of flowers, a calm oasis to gaze upon between virtual scribbles on the computer!
I know it won't last ... desks breed paper, it's what they do, it's their modus operandi, but while it lasts, I shall enjoy the clear space!
Posted by: Margaret Powling | 25 February 2011 at 10:45 AM
Nicely done! You've inspired me to tackle my own this weekend. :)
Posted by: Susan in TX | 25 February 2011 at 05:03 PM