There is a lot to be said for a clean desk but even more can be said about a desk that has not been cleaned.
I am not an anthropologist but I am often intrigued at what one finds when you go through an old desk.
WHY YOU ARE CLEANING A DESK
- you may be doing it on your own or because someone encouraged you to do so.
- you may be going through your own desk for its regular or not so regular cleaning.
- you may have a new job and given someone else's desk.
- you may have gotten a promotion or transfer to a new area.
- you may be leaving due to planned or unplanned retirement.
WHAT STORIES ARE TOLD BY THE THINGS WE FIND
- There is always a mix of standard issue and what we choose.
- It's good to be prepared and have something close by just in case.
- Somethings are for us and some are to share.
- Its hard to give up on things even if they are not working.
- Things can make us look better or feel better.
WHAT YOU FIND OR DON'T FIND IN THE DESK
- PAPER CLIPS vs STAPLES
- PEN vs PENCIL
- POST IT or MARK IT
- PENNIES vs QUARTERS
- PAD vs WIRED
- SCISSORS vs LETTER OPENER
- NEW BATTERIES vs OLD BATTERIES
- GLUE vs TAPE
- LINED vs UNLINED PAPER
- COLLEGE RULE vs WIDE RULE
- WOOD RULER vs PLASTIC RULER
- CARDS TO SEND vs RECEIVED CARDS
- STAPLER vs STAPLE REMOVER
- ERASER vs WHITEOUT
- PUSH PIN vs THUMBTACK
- MINTS vs MEDS
- LOTION vs CHAPSTICK
- BANDAGES vs TISSUES
- HAIR PINS vs COMBS
- BUSINESS CARDS RECEIVED vs TO BE GIVEN
- PHOTOS vs POSTCARDS
- STAMPS vs TICKETS
- MENUS vs MAPS
- BLANK CHECKS vs PASSWORDS
- EAR BUDS vs CHARGING CABLES
- SHORT CUTS vs CHEAT SHEETS
- TOOLS vs KEYS
- ROCKS vs BALL
WHERE THINGS GO FROM OUR DESK
- into a trash can
- into the supply closet
- in your pocket or purse to take home
- from one drawer to another
