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[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago

When I was a bachelor in my college days, I didn't have much more than this.

Easily the focal point of my living space was my computer console, which got a little crazy. I had a simple table for a desk, and on it was a surround sound system for my PC (a big JVC one... Speakers strewn around the room), keyboard, mouse, PC, some knick knacks.... I had put together some wooden boards to build a stand over my JVC amp so my monitor could sit on top of it, a huge 25(?) Inch CRT... My computer tower was to the right... Directly to the right of my seat I had my printer (I was in college after all. It was a generic inkjet), and a mini fridge. In the corner, between the printer and computer, I had a small pile of equipment to give me some extra functionality, like an old desktop that I remoted into, so I could have stuff running that I didn't need to use up resources on my main computer for... A network switch was over there too... Etc.

To my left was my storage area, a small shelf and a dresser next to it. Behind the desk area was basically a bed with a night stand for my alarm clock, and a hanger area because I didn't have a closet. I don't have any pictures from that era, as this was before smartphones had decent cameras and storage.

That space was my life back then. I still remember every detail, from the knick knacks on my desk to the sound the fridge made when it opened.

I don't need to cram my entire life into one room anymore, so I'm a bit more spread out, but my computer station hasn't changed a lot. I switched almost entirely to headphones, so goodbye JVC, and everything has been changed or upgraded, but a lot of the same elements are here. I relocated my PC to under my table (it has it's own smaller table under my big table), and I have more monitors now, which are thankfully not CRTs. My bed and storage stuff moved to another room, but the layout and principles of my original design and layout of my desk is still very apparent.

I might have one picture I can scrounge up that I took of it when I had moved into my parents place between semesters, all laid out the same. I have no idea where that picture might be though. It was awesome for a mid 2000's battle station, and I had basically no frills about my life at that time. Everything I owned had a purpose. As long as it served that purpose, there was no need to change it. I loved it just as it was.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 9 months ago

A SECOND table? Feeling fancy aren't we?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

Where's the second monitor though?

[–] [email protected] 27 points 9 months ago (2 children)

I feel personally attacked

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Leave some of them happiness for the rest of us

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago

The happiness shark is available at Ikea :)

[–] [email protected] 10 points 9 months ago

You just keep living your best life

[–] [email protected] 8 points 9 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago

The OS is bloat as well

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

Needs a fridge, cell phone, and a 3-foot blonde with a flat head.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 9 months ago

Needs a better chair and more ergonomics around the desk. Otherwise you'll be happy momentarily, but after a few months your back and other body parts will be quite unhappy with you.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 9 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

In the corner, but it's not polite to show that on camera.

[–] [email protected] -4 points 9 months ago

Fellas, if you live like this... This is why you are single. Not your looks, not even your personality. It's this. Furnish your room properly.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago

This is like the modern day GTA 3 apartment.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 9 months ago

Pretty close, NGL...

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

I keep seeing ads for those big beds with the built in couch/desk/fridge/bookshelf/recliner & I don't think my productivity could handle me having one of those in my life.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

i definitely would not be happy in that chair. and 1 monitor. might as well be using a laptop out in the fucking wind.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

Only 1 monitor, not using Gnome

I don’t think I could be happy with that

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago

Guys only want one thing and it's fucking disgusting

[–] [email protected] 19 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Idk...my back started hurting just looking at that chair but maybe that's just me.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago

Same and my neck and shoulders from looking at that pillow.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago
[–] [email protected] 13 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Far from complete. A fridge with beer and junkfood is missing. Also a toilet and tissues.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 9 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

Well observed

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

I can fit an n scale layout on that table, yes yes

[–] [email protected] 17 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I'm sorry but this is missing dog.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 9 months ago (1 children)

bro how extra do you gotta be

[–] [email protected] 6 points 9 months ago

This much:

Bark. Bark.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

No need, but the photo is missing a cheap VR headset and a box of tissues.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

And a body-length pillow to cuddle with

[–] [email protected] 5 points 9 months ago

I was going to comment "where's the body pillow?" but you beat to it. Touche.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Needs at least two more monitors and one more soldering iron

[–] [email protected] 14 points 9 months ago

And a better chair. My back will die with that chair

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