Inspiration

When I was younger, Disney World used to be home to an animation Studio in the theme park formerly known as MGM Studios. The studio has since then moved itself to Anaheim California and the building is used for little more than a meet-and-greet and drawing lessons, though both exciting nonetheless.

My family and I used to take tours of the studio and sometimes we were able to see animators in action. Back then, I could have cared less about the animators. What drew my attention (Pun intended) was the desks of the animators. They were decked out from top to bottom in toys. That's right: fun action figures, stuffed animals, and collectibles lined the desks of the animation studio. Why you ask? For inspiration and fun at work, of course! When the animators had animators block or were at a loss of ideas, they didn't need the internet for a pick-me-up, they had their desks!

While walking those halls a few years ago, I told myself that if I ever grew up and had a desk of my own, I would bring in inspiration. Well, I can't say that I have grown up, but I do have a desk of my own and I have decided to fill it with things that make me happy. It's a plan in process, but I'm making progress all while making myself smile.

This face can be seen on me on a daily basis.

I called my Dad the other day to tell him how silly I was for bringing toys to work. His response, you ask? "Theresa, have you seen my desk?" His desk has quite a few inspirational objects with a Peanuts theme. So Dad, since you weren't surprised, I thought I would show you what else is on my desk in language I don't understand, but I think it's geeky nonetheless!

A Tour

Requested by my siblings, I give you....my new home!
please ignore the mess as this still is a work in progress.

Shoes

This post is dedicated to my Mother, who, even when she didn't need it, could never pass up a bargain.

Tonight I went to a local store, Ollie's, in search of a coffee table. I recently got a couch and recliner, but there are a few things still missing in my living room. One of which is...a coffee table.

Cheap coffee table hunting was a bust. BUT, I did see some furniture on sale and had to take a look. 90% off!?! EVEN BETTER. I strolled over to the massive heap of boxes and started to take a look. I'm not sure there was much to look at since none of the boxes had pictures and I was unsure of what "clear thru desk" and "center hutch top" meant, but I kept looking. I may have embarrassed myself a bit by actually climbing though the pile of boxes, but it was totally worth it.

I finally came upon a box labeled...
I was intrigued, and after the discount....
And 90% off of $29.99...
It was 3 dollars! That's right folks, THREE!

This is where my mother's instincts kicked in. Did I NEED a mail room hutch? no. Did I even know what a mail room hutch was? not really. BUT, it was only THREE DOLLARS!

I brought it home and assembled it, and it was what I thought...a mail room hutch.
Now, what was I going to do with this thing? I looked it over, and it finally popped into my head...
I now have the coolest shoe shelf EVER.
Thanks, Mom!