What creates my study space...

Someone somewhere once said that "it's all in the details" or something similar to that! I find that creating the ambiance for my studying is the "details". I thought I'd give you a window into my study world :).

Getting into the Word regularly is what I would choose to be the greatest enhancement to my study. Always a challenge to really delve in, but I have been enjoying reading through Luke with my church and the current sermon series.

I often sit on the floor by my sliding door. It's firm, so I'm less likely to fall asleep :). And the view is great. I watched Penelope, the chipmunk, running around the area today :).

I LOVE listening to Pandora radio. I have 2 stations that are my study channels... solo piano and violinist/guitarist. The latter actually has a classical guitar sound that speaks of Latin music. I can't do words when I'm studying. But I do love my Mandisa channel when I'm around the house.

I confess, Dove dark chocolates taken straight from the freezer give me joy. One of the wrappers says, "Happiness is an inside job." The other says, "Celebrate the small victories in life." Great wisdom!

I have not had a table to eat at or study at since I moved into the studio. I eat on my lap or tv tray every day of my life :). Until 2 weeks ago! I've been watching for a wrought iron bistro table for my little patio area for a while. I found one on clearance from Home Depot :). The weather is turning glorious for sitting outside. My wireless works there. I can sit at a table. AND I have visions of having a person or 2 over for dinner now... I can offer them more than a tv tray. I even think I could bring the table in for company in the winter, as long as I put something out first!

I've already gone through 2 reams of paper and I generously highlight those articles with bright colors! Highlighters lighten the mood, too. Not really, but at least the lovely blue, pink, green, or orange adds color :). Actually, I've already burned through the pink. I have one in my purse, in my desk, on my ottoman, and in my book bag.

I do like having a warm drink, typically a cup of Suisse Mocha GFIC. If makes me feel like I'm sitting at a cafe instead of desperately trying to stay awake by sitting on my floor to read.

And one last thing for now. I adore my two cows that are on my laptop wallpaper. They are from the Pioneer Woman. She takes the most beautiful, well captured shots of life on her farm. Sadie and Bessie bring a smile to my face every single time I open my laptop. Sadie is on the left, Bessie is on the right.

If any of this post seems a bit random or too odd, I did get 5-6 hours of sleep 4 nites in a row this week, and I'm on Day 2 of my Food Stamp Challenge... missing a bit of sugar and caffeine. So, hope you enjoyed this little peak into my studying soul.