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Whats on your desk?

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with British Homes Group

Now, many moons ago I heard of an interesting little fun thing to do when you have a few minutes spare,

Once watching a TV show, two presenters (a husband and wife) were asked to empty the contents of their pockets and, in the case of the wife, their purse.

LIVE ON TELEVISION!!

This 'experiment' really shows what kind of things we carry with us and what our surroundings are made up of - usually of things we take for granted or do not notice!

It is a bit like that credit card company, Whats in your wallet? I ask..what is on your office desk?

 For instance...

On my desk I have the following:

  • One mug of lukewarm tea.
  • One desktop computer screen with post it notes attached.
  • One set of desktop speakers
  • One telephone
  • two mousemats - one on top of the other, both freebies from recent conferences.
  • A pad of pink post it notes,
  • A Sharpie (Red, Fine Point)
  • Thank you card - from a really nice client!
  • British and American desktop flags
  • A plastic mini-piggy bank with 5 x 1cent coins (one third holding capacity, - pig is unopenable!)
  • A stack of paperwork that is current
  • 2 folders
  • One in-tray/Out tray set
  • This keyboard which I am typing on
  • One bottle of water (half-drunk)
  • One retractable ball point pen
  • One desk calendar

Think that covers it...when you analyze it, there doesnt look like alot but it sure it!

Try it yourself! I guarantee you may find some surprises!!

Comments (5)

Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland
  • Computer.
  • Keyboard.
  • Telephone,
  • Caller I.D. box.
  • A tray with sizzors, magnifying glass, scotch tape, postage, speakers to plug in when Bertha speaks.
  • KeyPad cradle. 
  • Mouse pad and mouse. 
  • Calculator.
  • TV Remote.
  • A timer so I don't burn food while I work and cook at the same time.
  • Message pad.
  • Pen
Sep 26, 2007 07:06 AM
Faith LaRosse
Springer Realty Group - Limerick, PA
Serving Berks, Chester & Montgomery Counties
Ha- mines easy...as of this moment--technically speaking nothing is on my desk---all my stuff is in transit in a box to my new office! Good one!  The cleanest my desk will ever be! ;)
Sep 26, 2007 07:13 AM
British Homes Group
British Homes Group - Kissimmee, FL

Thanks Lenn......I forgot.. I also have a mouse.. the post reads as if I have 2 mouse mats and no mouse!

  • One Microsoft Infrared Mouse with wheel.
Sep 26, 2007 07:19 AM
British Homes Group
British Homes Group - Kissimmee, FL

Faith: Good one to you! In transit..very nice! :-) Make sure you come back with your answer when you get your new desk! :-)

Sep 26, 2007 07:20 AM
Irene Durocher
Coldwell Banker BUYERS AGENT - Boca Raton, FL
homesweethome4u@att.net

Sounds like you have everything you need to be in business.Try adding a "SOLD" contract, to impress friends.

Oct 08, 2011 08:00 AM