Edward Ndiyo walks us through what a typical day in his life looks like. From how he starts his mornings to how he’s basically best friends with his laptop as he carries through his work tasks.
What time does your day begin?
On weekdays, I try to be up by 6am so I have a head start before 8am. I usually exercise most mornings, have breakfast and just prepare my mind for the day during this time. So, my day begins at 6am basically😂
6am-9am
Oh yeah, I’m up from 6am. By 8am I’m at work, I don’t really do much within 8-9am. I just try to sign in and set up my workspace and just settle in properly.
So, how do you prepare for a productive day?
I say a silent prayer you know. I set up my laptop stand at my desk, ensuring everything is working and ready for the day. I navigate to my work related apps and just leave the tabs open if I don’t have any activities early in the morning or pending tasks from the previous day. I can just relax and watch YouTube videos on new technology.
Hmm. Interesting. 9am-12pm
I’m basically glued to my laptop during this time. I get most of my work done during this period. Whatever it is, I get the bulk work done so the rest of the day won’t be too tedious. Though there’s some instances where I can’t get much work done during that time due to a bug or something. My break starts at 12:15 and ends at 1pm.
It seems you’re bestie with your laptop
Oh I am 😅😂, I’m a software developer, I have to be.
Oh interesting. What keeps you sane during the time you work before your break?
Just the passion I guess 😅 and the thought of lunch, I take it as a treat for the job well done before the break.
Well fair enough. What task in your day always makes you procrastinate or roll your eyes?
If Stand ups count as tasks I’d pick that😂 Sometimes it’s unnecessary.
Lmao. What’s your go-to for lunch?
Sandwich and anything to drink or just fruits, I love fruits.
Oh nice. What’s a weirdly specific daily struggle in your routine that people wouldn’t expect?
This is a tough one. Getting up by 6am has to be it. I mean sometimes I’m awake but I just stare at the ceiling for some minutes before I bring myself to stand up.
Yeah, it can be exhausting. Sorry. 12pm-2pm.
Back to work 😅 no lunch to motivate me this time I’m more intrinsically motivated to do work. I just carry on with the tasks I had before my break.
Hmm. Must be hectic. 2pm-4pm.
I’m too tired to do any work unless I have to. I don’t get much done within that time unless there’s a deadline fast approaching.
Oh. No spilling tea with colleagues or spending time on social media during that period?
Ooh well. I’m not the kind that interacts a lot with people physically but I do text in between work 😅
Oh interesting. 4pm-6pm.
Bathing, making dinner, eating, or attending to other engagements (asides physical work, i have done remote roles like The Nebula ). I can do any of these things during this period.
Just like that? Don’t you prepare to clock out between 4-6pm?
Nope, I live at work. They provided an apartment for me within the premises. So, I don’t really have to spend any much time moving home because for me, work is home. lol
Good for you. You don’t have issues spending hours in the car because of hold ups.
Yep yep, my house is literally by the side of the office
Oh alright. What’s a tiny win that always makes your day?
Resolving bugs, especially the ones that takes some time to figure out. I wouldn’t call it a little win though. It’s a huge win.
That’s a good one. If someone filmed your day as a vlog, what would it be titled?
The Paradoxical life of a stoic man.
Nah crazy. If tomorrow had zero responsibilities, what part of your daily routine are you absolutely not doing?
😂😂😂😂. Waking up by 6 😅. You should see me during weekends. I wake up by 6am because I’m used to it but I usually just sleep off again till 8ish on saturdays. When I’m up I play tennis or do laundry or just keep the environment clean. I hardly step out so, this is basically how I live.
Hmm. Sounds calm. What’s your favourite time of your day?
Whatever time I get to spend alone, just soliloquizing.
