Okay, so here’s how my typical day goes. I usually wake up around 7:30. Not gonna lie, I always snooze my alarm at least once… or twice. I just lie there thinking, “Do I really need to get up today?” But eventually, I drag myself out of bed and head straight to the kitchen.
Coffee comes first. Always. No talking, no thinking, just coffee. I don’t trust myself to make decisions before caffeine. While it’s brewing, I wash my face and open the curtains. Gotta get some sunlight in, even if I’m half-asleep.
Then I sit down at my desk, still in pajamas. I tell myself I’ll change later... which usually means around lunchtime. I open my laptop, check emails, and look at my to-do list. I work as a freelance graphic designer, so my schedule is flexible — but also unpredictable. Some days are chill, and some days it feels like everyone needs everything “urgent”.
Around 10, I get into the actual design work — social media posts, logos, whatever’s on the list. I like putting on music while I work. Sometimes it’s chill beats, and sometimes it’s weird 2000s pop I don’t want anyone to know I still listen to.
By 12:30 or 1, I take a break for lunch. If I’m lazy, it’s just eggs or toast. If I’m extra lazy, I order something and pretend I deserved it. I always try to step away from the screen after lunch. Maybe water my sad little plants. One of them’s named Steve. He’s... not doing great.
I get back to work around 2:30. I try to finish everything by 5 or 6, but let’s be honest — sometimes I lose track of time, especially if I’m editing something and the file decides to crash for no reason. That’s always fun.
In the evening, I either go for a short walk or just sit on the balcony with tea. Sometimes I scroll through my phone pretending I’m relaxing, but really I’m just avoiding folding laundry.
Then it’s shower, dinner, and maybe a show. Lately I’ve been watching old comedies in English. Half the time I’m laughing, and the other half I’m like, “Wait... what did they just say?”
Before bed, I check my planner, write down anything I need to remember, and try to read. Usually I fall asleep with the book on my face. That’s when I know the day is officially over. I don’t always follow this routine perfectly, but when I do, I feel more human. And honestly, working from home? Not bad at all — as long as you remember to wear pants before Zoom calls.
