I’m really not looking forward to going back to work “normally.” I’ve been working from home this past week, and my home office in our basement is *way* better than my work office. Because my old (from 1999) 19″ CRT died, I now have a spiffy 22″ widescreen LCD for my home office. I do like my work keyboard and mouse better than my (older) ones at home, but otherwise, home is better. I have a speakerphone on my desk, absolute privacy, and a quick walk to/from the bathroom and fridge. I don’t have to pay a ridiculous amount for soda, and I also have lots of other options (e.g., water, tea, grape juice). I have a warm and playful Pancake to keep me company, who lays next to me and purrs. I don’t have to commute or worry about traffic or gas or bringing lunch…it’s all right here.

Most of all, when I need a break or lunch, I just head upstairs, click on the Tivo or start up a show on my personal computer, and relax. I wear whatever I want, which, for this week, is loose PJ pants or dresses. I sleep in a bit, shower when I have a break (or take a bath so I can multitask), and I eat when I’m ready rather than when the parking lot madness allows.

I do like getting to see and interact with people at the office, but it’s so cozy here! Honestly, I’d use this week as a jumping point to ask my boss about becoming a remote worker part-time, but he fought so hard to get me my cube (and it’s a nice cube, much better than my old one) that I’d feel shabby giving it up so soon.