I love my desk and its big drawers. I call my office my second home, and it truly looks like it. I have clothes, shoes, a pillow, a mini TV, a coffee machine and my beauty supplies. Every day I arrive one hour early, open my work place and get everything I need to get ready to work.

So, spending most of my time @office, I need for my desk to look groovy, joyful, loving and fun.

I remember when I first came to work here; everything seemed so serious and professional. Two weeks later my friend Rubén asked: “When are you going to decorate your place?” My jaw dropped and with a big smile replied: “Can I do that?”

Of course, I got so excited that after a couple of hours invested in pimpin’ it, Rubén looked more and more amazed: “Is that for the top cabinet?” “Are you gonna put that sticker too?” “Where do you get all this stuff?” “Ok, you gotta stop! Stop now. Enough.”

When my team and I moved to the 35^th floor I spent a lot of time putting everything away, then I had to change to another place and I had to do everything all over again. But each time I pack and unpack my place looks better and better.

The best part is when someone from another department has a moment of fun creativeness with us. Decorating my desk has become more than just making it look pretty. It has become a way to spread the joy of working surrounded by colors, sounds, textures, smiles and the unique beautiful members of my team.

So from now on I will remember these tips to a fun work-place.

Have fun but be polite and respectful

But never forget a little bit of silliness 

Keep in touch with my inner child

Look for funny props and toys        

Make it a team effort. Ask others to contribute

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