Today: The First Day of the Rest of My Life, But What Makes It Different?

The days of our week may have been constructed by man, but I feel each one has developed a unique identity since.  My sense is impossible to measure by direct means—weather patterns, dew levels, and even work loads vary for each of the seven – which is why I attribute the distinguishing process on the little things.  Some workers may associate a particular day-of-the-week with a good restaurant deal (for DailyMe—Mexican Mondays, Pizza Tuesdays, Sushi/Thai Wednesdays), and others will just go by the TV programs that colleagues are recapping (we keep it real with Age of Love analysis).  At DM, one could probably gauge the passage of time by the increasing dirtiness of my sole pair of khakis.  It’s a really good system for me.

Friday may have more identity stereotypes than any of its brothers, and this is in part because the day is so versatile.  This day/night has it all, but many argue that a firm’s productivity pays the price.  The visible-light-at-the-end-of-tunnel aura often infects the workday, placing professionals in frivolously light spirits.  “TGIF” manifests itself in several noticeable ways: Casual Friday dress (and any themed variation), starting the day late, ending the day early, et al.  I encourage you to respond with other elements of that set the day apart from others in your office. 

-John the Intern

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