Stephen Drivick's Blog - Posts Tagged "chromebook"

I read an article last week about the concept of the "Outside Office". It seems our technology (laptops, phones, Chromebooks, routers, etc) has become so portable, people don't work in a conventional office anymore. Employees find inspiration and can refresh their attitude in their outside office among nature.

I wanted to give it a try. I grabbed my Chromebook and an old TV tray, and hit the front porch.

The weather in North Georgia is finally settling on Spring. The pollen storm that envelops us in March has settled to a dull roar, leaving blue skies and clear air. Squirrels and chipmunks race around, fighting for space in the base of the pine trees. We have lizards, too Gray, with pointy noses, they move up and down the walls of the porch. Of course, there are the birds. Too many species to count, all flying around looking for food. Maybe they eat the lizards. All this animal life doesn't seem to be afraid of me either. They come right up to the porch expecting ...something. All I have is conversation. I hope nobody sees me talking to chipmunks and lizards.

Did I find inspiration? I did manage about 200 words on my work in progress, but I don't know if being outside helped that or not. It was nice to be outside writing in nature on a beautiful day. I believe I like the concept of an "Outside Office". If the weather holds out, I think I'll try it again. I better bring some seed of bread next time though. The local wildlife looked very hungry. :)