Workspace Woes

My workspace is becoming a problem, in the sense that I don't really have one. I do most of my work from our kitchen counter right now because our apartment is made of 2 rooms and Chris uses the only desk. This is where I'm working right now, and it's bad news.

The swivel bar chairs are the worst. My feet either dangle or I have to wedge them against the wall. I also have to pack everything up when I want to make dinner or risk getting food on my stuff. I need a real space! Like this:

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or this:

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Something has to be done though. I need a dedicated workspace so I can leave my things out and keep my feet on the floor. I'll let you know what I come up with!