list #10: simple pleasures at my new office

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list #10: simple pleasures at my new office

March 7, 2011 by Katie Noah Gibson

1. Watching the light on the sliver of Boston Common visible from our conference-room window.
2. Strolling (or hustling) down the east side of the Common, on my way to and from work each day.
3. Nichole’s Paris calendar and red photo set, hanging on the wall.
4. Brewing my favorite teas in a potbellied electric kettle, and drinking them out of a favorite mug.
5. Music to write by – Nickel Creek, HEM, the Pride & Prejudice soundtrack, Dave Madden, Grace Pettis.
6. Lunchtime strolls on the Common and in the Public Garden.
7. After-work or lunchtime stops into the Brattle, Second Time Around, Paper Source and other fun places.
8. Knowing where my next paycheck is coming from.
9. People-watching – on the T, in the food court downstairs, on the streets.
10. Leftovers for lunch, with a good book.

Posted in musings | Tagged Boston Common, Brattle Bookshop, Little Brown Pen, music, office, Paris, photos, pleasures, work, workday | 7 Comments

7 Responses

on March 7, 2011 at 8:17 am | Reply Roxanne

Paper Source is probably one of my favorite places in Boston. Thank you for sharing these small pleasures – they are such a bright way to start a week.
on March 7, 2011 at 9:05 am | Reply Lauren

This list of delights sound lovely!
on March 7, 2011 at 10:43 am | Reply Megan Hartline

Oh, the Pride and Prejudice soundtrack is my favorite writing music! I’m glad you’re loving your new job!
on March 7, 2011 at 10:43 am | Reply TheLanguageOfTrees

I remember working in that area years ago. The Common in the Spring and Summer is just beautiful. Full of flowers and duck boats. Enjoy!
on March 7, 2011 at 2:55 pm | Reply Corrie

But how is your actual work? Pleasant or not?
on March 7, 2011 at 8:51 pm | Reply Serenity

Oh I’m so happy for you!
on March 15, 2011 at 3:48 pm | Reply Jet

I can picture this! After our college-visits trip to Boston last summer, I know some of these places. Emerson was one of our visits – I have the image of you in the coffee shops and on the commons, with a cup, with a book, or just strolling along.

Also, how amazing is Little Brown Pen? Wow. Thank you for linking there.

I am glad you are finding things to enjoy and be grateful for. These may well turn – gradually, so that you hardly perceive it – into a feeling of belonging.