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13 Things On Or Near My Desk

13/1/2011

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Gah! I seem to be getting caught unprepared on a regular basis, as of late. I apologize for this, and for the fact that I'm resorting to this old chestnut for my Thursday Thirteen this week:

13 Things On Or Near My Desk

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1) Altoids. Not that I need them. Heh. I have these on my desk because I cleaned out my bag to take it to work and forgot to throw them in again. Oops.

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Mine doesn't look like this, but it's kinda close, I guess.
2) One of those alarm clocks with a built-in thermometer. The batteries are dying and I really need to replace them. Soon.

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3) A spray bottle, full of water.

This is to deter my kitty - in a non-violent way - when she decides just absolutely needs to

a) stalk-and-chomp me
b) destroy furniture in my office
c) knock things off of any surface above floor level.


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4) At the moment, the bottle isn't necessary. As you can see in the photo here, illustrating that the kitty in question - easily within reach from my desk - is trying to sleep. That is, she'd be able to sleep if I'd just stop taking pictures with...

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5) The camera my mother gave me in London last November. This was a sort of "celebrate your book launch/Christmas" gift, I suppose.

Then she went home and sent me a bunch of home-made cookies for Christmas too.

My mom is awesome.


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6) A Staedtler eraser. Not only is it good for erasing pencil marks, but it's also good for getting scuffs off of white shoes and walls.

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7) My phone. It's almost always close at hand.

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8) My other camera. I'm really not a gadget geek, but this was the camera I used in London before my mom gave me my new one.

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9) My iPod - given to me by my stepfather several years ago. It's always plugged into my computer so I can listen to music all the time.

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10) Yes, you read that right. I had a Prick Test done about a month ago.

That's what they call an allergy or "scratch test" here.

It took me a while to quit laughing at the thought of it too.

I'm soooo immature.


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11) A 50-Lire coin.

Can you guess why I keep it around? Heh. It's a shame Italy had to go to the Euro, isn't it?


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12) I still have four packets of the hot cocoa mix I brought home from London. Yummmmm...

Why they're on my desk is a question which will go unanswered, I suppose.

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13) This picture. I printed it out as an 8x10 and put up on my magnetic board so I could enjoy it and draw inspiration for 27 Stages from it.

It is, of course, my man Fabian Cancellara, talking with former model-turned-pro cyclist Matti Breschel.





And there you go: 13 Things On Or Near My Desk.





















Of course, there are always things I wish were nearer to my desk than they are.















Or at least closer to my knick-knack shelf.

























You know what I mean.
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Ciao for now!
13 Comments
Xakara link
13/1/2011 07:41:28 am

Your mom really is awesome! You have some great things close at hand. My desk is boring by comparison. :)

Happy TT,

~X
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Tatiana Caldwell link
13/1/2011 08:05:47 am

*laughs* For some reason, the imagery of your kitty "stalking and chomping" you is killing me softly. Even moreso than the Prick Test (which sounds like a very valuable test, btw). ;-)

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Darla M Sands link
13/1/2011 08:12:51 am

Cool! I had to set up an office with a door because my cat is so needy. Sigh... She sneaks in occasionally and usually behaves, seemingly appreciating the privilege.

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Alice Audrey link
13/1/2011 09:47:31 am

Cameras, coins, cell phone, Altoids - our desks are twins!

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Stephanie Bennett link
13/1/2011 11:17:43 am

We used to keep a water bottle handy when we adopted our cat, Biscuit, a few years ago because he was horrible about crawling on our Christmas tree. LOL A little spritz worked every time. :) Happy Thursday!

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Shelley Munro link
13/1/2011 11:26:05 am

Thank you SO much for the spray bottle idea. We've just got a new puppy and she likes chewing and chomping on feet. A spray bottle is a great idea. She hates getting wet. Hubby turned the hose on her yesterday when she was helping him water the garden. She thought the hose was a chew toy.

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Paige Tyler link
13/1/2011 12:11:48 pm

If he were near your desk, you totally wouldn't be able to concentrate! LOL! Great pics, especially the kitty and the eye candy!

*hugs*
Paige

My TT is at http://paigetylertheauthor.blogspot.com/

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Mary Quast link
13/1/2011 12:31:27 pm

I always enjoy "seeing" what others have on their desks. The eye candy reminds me of that lovely Italian coin.

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Maddy Barone link
13/1/2011 01:40:47 pm

I've got a big spray bottle for the cats. They are extremely fond of fighting over my lap when I'm writing. While they're scrambling they usually tromp over the keyboard and add excitement to the wip.

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Yvette Davis link
13/1/2011 02:13:25 pm

I love your desk! This is good stuff. Can I move in?

I have to SHARE a desk with hubby. It sucks. His filing style leaves a lot to be desired. I'm lucky if there aren't dirty wrenches, misc. vegetables, and leftover dishes on the desk when I go to write.

Men!

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Heather link
13/1/2011 02:58:12 pm

What a great mom you have--enjoy the camera!

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A. Catherine Noon link
13/1/2011 03:10:13 pm

SAY. Could he come stand by MY desk? :P

I love the cat. "Mother, I'm TRYING to nap!"

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Savannah Chase link
14/1/2011 12:59:57 pm

Only thing me and you both have is an IPod...I do have coins but that is spare change...LOL

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