Unloading

I debated long and hard with myself, before deciding to do this, but we're getting closer, you and I, and I felt it was finally time to reveal my deep, dark secret.



Something else, huh?

Okay, here's the deal: My office is tiny. Though it is slightly bigger than the one at the old apartment, I've decided to keep *all* my books, paper, and office stuff there, instead of having various office particles floating all over the place. That doesn't seem to be working. Since I have a no-particle-board rule in the new place, the old broken-down bookshelves had to go, and I've yet to find a cheap enough replacement (any Albany Freecyclers reading this?), I can't unpack all my books. The papers in my house multiply like rabbits (must be the cause of noises I'm hearing late at night), and no matter how much I throw out, more comes in. Three times more. I've already gotten rid of a lot of unwanted, un-needed stuff, and I'm thinking there will be more of that in my future. Lastly, whenever I can't find a place for something in the other rooms (which are spotless, thank you very much), I throw it in the office.

I'm coming to you for help. You understand me - I know you do. I want my office back. I'd rather not have every wall covered with shelves and bookcases, and I would love to keep the piles of paper from procreating. I'm asking for all your clutter-busting secrets, and suggestions for how to make my office a welcome place to work. I'll deal with the paint-splattered floor and dull white walls later. Most importantly, I'm dying to get the laptop out of the living room, and keep my work life separate from my home life.

Much appreciated.