My workspace

On my bookshelf at work, I have some things to cheer me up whenever I am feeling a bit stressed. Specifically my Relax Drop, which like my Flip Flap plants, I prefer to keep ensconced in its protective plastic package lest it get dusty. I like to think of it as a terrarium, instead of a blister pack.

Next to my relax drop is my travel size of Hello Kitty Band-Aids®, a gift from my colleague who is the design director for Wound Care (and therefore, Band-Aid®). I think the Hello Kitty bandages are the best cartoon character Band-Aids® ever, perhaps only rivaled by the the actual vintage metal tins. Dora and Sponge Bob Band–Aids® look too flashy and just too commercial.

And then there is my box of Miffy tissues. Words alone cannot express how much happiness a mere box of tissues brings me. I think it's in the way that Miffy's head is cocked, that just makes my heart melt. I was in Boots, and I was like, "I really must have these." (I had like 15 lubricants in my shopping basket, as I was purchasing some competitive products research for K-Y®, and then a solitary box of Miffy tissues. I am sure that the check out person was thinking that I was really quite a freak.)