Indianapolis Museum of Art Blog » Laptops http://www.imamuseum.org/blog The IMA blog is a space to discuss everything related to the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:51:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Out of Office http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2008/02/21/out-of-office/ http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2008/02/21/out-of-office/#comments Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:16:22 +0000 Meg Liffick http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2008/02/21/out-of-office/ I have the infamous bug that’s been going around offices across Indianapolis; the sore-throat-stuffy-head-headachy -feverish-hacking-cough bug to be more specific. I’m hardly ever sick, and I never take sick days. Yesterday, however, was an exception. I was too sick to be at the office, so instead, I worked from my bed. Snug under the covers with my two cats at my feet, I knocked out all kinds of emails and even wrote a couple of small marketing plans .

My OfficeThis got me thinking. I often times work more efficiently outside my office. Maybe it’s the lack of distractions, maybe it’s the creativity produced by a new environment, but there’s something about getting away from my desk that fuels productivity. In this day-in-age of laptops, wireless internet, and remote access to networks, I’m convinced that working from bed (or at least from outside the office) is good for business.

So, because I’m still pretty sick and don’t really want to talk about serious work-related stuff, I’ve decided to put together a list of my favorite places to work that aren’t my office. (For the record, I really love my office. It’s comfortable, colorful and a bit messy, and that suits me perfectly.)

Despi in IMA CafeBed – After yesterday, I’m convinced that it can’t get much better than working in flannel pants under a down comforter. I’m daydreaming about it right now, in fact.

Hubbard and Cravens – Another place that has free wifi. When the weather is nice I like to sit outside and work from their tiny café tables. I’ve done some great brainstorming at the Hubbard and Cravens on Penn & 48th.

10 K path at Eagle Creek – Most of my most creative marketing ideas have developed on the 10K path at Eagle Creek. Sometimes it takes getting away from my office AND my computer to really get the best work done.

I’m in search of a few new places to add to my list. Got any other suggestions on places to work when I don’t want to work at my desk?

Ideally, I’m looking for a quiet place with WiFi and a cool atmosphere. The availability of coffee and/or beer is essential.

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