Consumption and decay are the foundations of this universe. Change itself is immutable. It is with these fundamental truths in mind that I accepted delivery of this desk on a cold winter day.It came in a box. This meant I was going to have to do work. I was not pleased. I knew I would have to assemble it when I placed the order, but this did not lessen the blow. Some people enjoy the act of work. It can provide a sense of accomplishment and a fulfillment of duty. But what is "fulfillment" when all things decay? What is "accomplishment" when all things change? I was right to conclude that the act of work is a waste of time, yet being right did not give me a place to put my computer, so I got to work.The instructions were easy to follow. They were in pictures, which is perfect because I can't read. I listened to music to distract me from the pain of my efforts. It took about 30 minutes. It is very sturdy, has ample surface area, and I was pleasantly surprised to see that it came with a gigantic comfy mousepad.Even though fulfillment is an illusion, I cannot deny that everything changed after that day. I see things as I have never seen them before. Colors are brighter. Food tastes better. My computer has a place to go. I know that contentment and happiness cannot last, but, at the same time, maybe this time will be different.
