My Summer Office in 2021

The decision many of us have to make this summer is how to have as much fun as possible.

Travel is still restricted and frankly, I would feel hesitant jumping into travel mood again so soon until the world will become more normalized. (Not judging those who do but I have never been a kind of a person who cannot sit too long in one place).

So, having said that, I decided that I will enjoy every moment of summer while working and studying. I moved my office to the backyard under a spacious umbrella. I set up my laptop, my speakers, my phones. My six dogs are lying around the table. While I am typing on the computer, the little fellow hummingbird visit and other birds are chirping jealously from the big pine tree. I have a big bucket of water prepared next to me to stay fresh and hydrated. The citronella candles create a nice ambient and keep the flying insects away.

I think you got the idea why I like to be a freelancer and work from home. I also think that by setting up our own creative environment, we can be more effective and productive. At least that's the case with me. So, work is not just "another day in the office" but it becomes pleasure, inspiration, and enjoyment.

What do you think?

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