office space

we (4 adventurous types) took a field trip today to the new office building...2 1/2 weeks til it is done and we move in!

3 realizations struck me as our tour progressed.
1) I'm going to miss my desk (most particularly my personal shelves) - once you get a organizational style down, it's hard to change.
2) I need to invest in an ipod - it's going to be loud in there, with real walls being minimal and many phone conversations going on at once.
3) I need to always take stock of what I've got and be thankful. - I wonder how close I'll be to the water cooler?

It's going to be nice in the new place, but I'm also seeing glimpses into my thoughts that I don't particularly enjoy - a material side of me broke forth and jealousy gained a foothold as I looked at some of the office space that is not to be mine...

How amazing (or not so amazing) it is, the discontentment we could forego if only we would let go of our selfishness...contentment is most readily experienced when I stop dreaming over wants and desires and enjoy God's gifts of friendship, beauty, and peace (among other things).