The Flat on Queensbridge Road

We were flatmates for three years and I learned things from living with Mei-Ling that I use every day. She was the most organised person I have shared a space with — not rigidly, but in a way that made the space work for both of us. She had very few possessions but chose each one carefully. Her desk was always clear except for the sketchbook and a glass of water. She said clutter made it hard to think. I have been clearing my own desk ever since.