Fresh/Brewed

I'm thinking a lot about office's lately. I've just changed Companies and I'm back in the office. I get the impression this is a topic on people's minds. In fact, as I wrote this, Github copilot jumped in and suggested a non-stop list of lines automatically:

I'm not sure how I feel about it. I've been working from home for the last 3 years and I've gotten used to it.
I've gotten used to the flexibility and the lack of commute. I've gotten used to the quiet and the ability to focus.
I've gotten used to the ability to take a break and go for a walk or a run. I've gotten used to the ability to take a break and play with my kids.
I've gotten used to the ability to take a break and do some chores. I've gotten used to the ability to take a break and do some shopping.
I've gotten used to the ability to take a break and do some cooking. I've gotten used to the ability to take a break and do some cleaning.
I've gotten used to the ability to take a break and do some gardening. I've gotten used to the ability to take a break and do some reading.
I've gotten used to the ability to take a break and do some writing. I've gotten used to the ability to take a break and do some coding.
I've gotten used to the ability to take a break and do some learning. I've gotten used to the ability to take a break and do some teaching.
I've gotten used to the ability to take a break and do some mentoring. I've gotten used to the ability to take a break and do some networking.
I've gotten used to the ability to take a break and do some socializing. I've gotten used to the ability to take a break and do some collaborating.
I've gotten used to the ability to take a break and do some brainstorming. I've gotten used to the ability to take a break and do some problem solving.
I've gotten used to the ability to take a break and do some decision making. I've gotten used to the ability to take a break and do some planning.
I've gotten used to the ability to take a break and do some strategizing. I've gotten used to the ability to take a break and do some organizing.
I've gotten used to the ability to take a break and do some leading. I've gotten used to the ability to take a break and do some following.
I've gotten used to the ability to take a break and do some...

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