A Day in the Life

So, most of the time I actually have a lot to do at work but the main problem is the working is so boring and routine that I have to find ways to break up the day. I’ve learned to combat the monotony by breaking my day up into 6 segments. Here’s how a normal day goes:

Segment 1
Get to work close to on time. Turn on my computer and check my email. Don’t answer anything and go into the kitchen to make coffee and breakfast. Return to desk and eat breakfast while checking personal email. Once caffeine has taken effect, start to answer work emails. Become annoyed by an email and check facebook. Comment on a status update. Check gmail and chat with co-workers who sit less than 5 feet away from me. Return to work email and begin a project.

Segment 2
Eat a mid-morning snack (usually a granola bar). Walk over to other cages and chat with the inhabitants about their previous evening activities. Return to desk and check personal email and facebook. Check the top news stories. Return to work email and project.

Segment 3
Lunch

Segment 4
Do the majority of the work I will complete for the day before a string of unnecessary meetings begin. Attend meetings and look interested. Return to desk and check email.

Segment 5
Mid afternoon snack (see segment 2) – sometimes I feel a little crazy and visit the vending machine.

Segment 6
Hurry home so I can begin everything all over again in the morning.