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1. A lil' desk caddy to keep all of your pens, sticky notes, and other utensils/knickknacks neat and orderly. Your desk will welcome this with open arms! And not just because it has super useful features like dedicated slots for cell phones and a tape dispenser, a bottom slot for cords, and a removable center divider for filing larger items.
2. Or a bigger wooden shelved organizer that'll fit your larger study necessities, i.e. all of those dang textbooks.
3. A pack of Pilot V5 RT Premium Rolling Ball Pens with Extra Fine Point for the smoothiest note-taking and list-making in the history of your life. So helpful, so useful, so joy-bringing. Also, you're welcome in advance.
4. Or pastel Bic four-color pens that'll probably take you on a trip down memory lane and make your notes look super cute — organizing by color is the way to go, obvs!
5. A touch-activated LED desk lamp designed with Qi wireless charging and a USB port to keep your phone* and tablet juiced up at all times, because you're all about multitasking between Instagram, your latest book, and actual work.
6. An Olay Energizing Facial Mist packed with bergamot and vitamins C and B3 for a quick face pick-me-up that'll keep you as bright-eyed and awake as you can manage after you've sped fast the first 10 chapters of your assigned reading.
7. A pack of Redi-Tag adhesive divider stickies to annotate the heck out of and make sense of those notes you probably scribbled down at lightning speed during class. And how nicely organized they'll be by color!
8. A dry-erase calendar with a magnetic surface and mini cork board section can keep all of your to-do items and important reminders all in one centralized place. Oftentimes analog > digital, y'all!
9. A comfortable and professional office chair, because if your butt is going to be glued to it for a good chunk of the day, it better feel good and supportive!
10. A simple 'n' sturdy desk with an actually large enough work surface to accommodate not just your laptop, but approximately a million notebooks and papers, and all of your very important decorations. And if that's not enough, there are two side shelves for more storage.
11. A 6" clip-on desk fan that'll keep ya' cool and breezy as you sweat (physically and/or emotionally) towards your assignment deadline.
12. Cute 'n' lil' self-adhesive cable organizers to prevent your cords from tangling and getting in the way of your otherwise neat workplace setup.
13. A pair of white ceramic Umbra vases nestled in brass holders that'll look so chic as a home for your beloved plants, school supplies, makeup, or whatever else that'll help make your workspace more fun and lively.
14. A Knock Knock Awesome Citation notepad to help keep track of all the great work you're doing within *and* outside of your workspace.
15. A 360-degree rotating headphones mount with a built-in cord holder to keep your wires/cables organized and your headphones at arm's reach, but not cluttered on top of your desk.
16. And a pair of noise-cancelling Beats headphones to prevent loud and/or constant noises from plunging your productivity into the ground — especially if you're in a busy office or anywhere that's not a library.
17. Stackable snack containers to keep at the ready, so you never have to encounter a "hangry but too busy to get food" moment ever again. ::praising hands emoji::
18. A Contigo SnapSeal Byron Travel Mug that'll keep you happily hydrated and/or caffeinated *and* at the perfect temperature, so you can sip on your drink of choice for as long as you want and stayed fueled for the tasks at hand.
19. A quiet Vicks mini humidifier for a space-conscious option that doesn't need any filters, holds up to a half gallon of water, and runs for up to 20 hours — honestly, what more could you or your dry skin ask for?
20. A smol desktop battery-operated vacuum that'll facilitate the very necessary breakup between you and any dust, crumbs, or scraps from your lunch — I for one am a very messy eater, so honestly I need this in my life stat.
21. If you're in a space where you can freely light candles (like in your own house or apartment!), large and wonderfully-scented Yankee candles in delightful varieties like Salted Caramel and Autumn Wreath to usher in the best season of them all: fall.
22. And if you're feeling ~extra fancy~, a Drew Barrymore Flower Home ceramic and glass candle holder to house your fave scent in a super luxurious setting — the candle might not last for years, but this holder will definitely withstand the test of time (and style).
23. A customized wooden cell phone stand, so you can catch up on the latest news, Tweets, and videos while it's charging and/or without having to hold it. Again, 👏 multitasking 👏 .
24. A container of citrus-scented Clorox disinfecting wipes, because a clean and sanitized desk (And keyboard! And mouse!) is a happy desk.
25. And a funny name plate no ~fun~ desk would be complete without, if I'm being totally honest. Also, it just serves as a cute reminder that, yes, you are kind of a big deal!
Time to get to work and CRUSH IT:
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