A Day In the Life... Of A Tech Exec Who Routinely Enjoys Cannabis

By Jamie Partida and Amber Wright

“You study, you work, you are responsible, you dress well, you put yourself together every morning, you manage your money, you are educated & respectful, you are loyal, you have vision and plans for the future.” -Jay Shetty

It’s right before 7 in the morning, and Autumn’s alarm goes off to get ready for another day at work, except now she works from home. She sets her phone on snooze, and gives herself another 5 minutes to close her eyes and mentally prepare herself for the day ahead. A year ago today, she would have slept past the several snooze alarms going off just right before she had to run out the door to catch the subway and head to the office. Autumn works in tech and also does some day trading as a side hustle, something she began doing during the pandemic to sharpen her skills. This new routine has her waking up earlier, in a better mood and more energized to take on the day.

The first thing she does in the morning is check the stock market to see if anything dramatic has happened, while she brushes her teeth she also does some squats- multitasking at its finest. She then makes her way to the kitchen to turn on the toaster oven and heat up her favorite Trader Joe’s Hash Browns. On most days, Autumn makes sure she stays hydrated by drinking water before 9 AM, right before that first morning spark. Depending on the mood, it’s either a joint or a nicely packed bong, either one will help get the day started in a productive and positive way for Autumn: “I either roll up or take a bowl hit...unless someone is trying me early then I spark one to calm myself down”

At 9 AM she’s on her first trading call and ready to make some money. A morning ritual isn’t complete without affirmations and intention setting before starting work, and Autumn lives by this self-care activity as it has helped her stay sane during quarantine and hectic work days. Working in tech keeps her busy all day long, checking email and on multiple screens, but Autumn still makes time for a quick sesh to get her focused and calm, typically she prefers a high CBD Sativa strain to keep her energized. She uses her smoke supplies from the Culture Club Essentials Box that comes with a grinder, a rolling tray, rolling papers, lighter, and hemp wick among other things. It’s easy to manage being productive during the day when all her supplies are delivered monthly, while also giving back to the community in the process. Normally, she would volunteer at the local food bank to fulfill her civic duties, however during the pandemic it’s nearly impossible to volunteer the same way, so she relies on the Culture Club Smoke Shop to handle the social good she normally likes to partake in.

Finally, after a few long hours of grueling work, it’s time to wind down for the evening, and Autumn often finds herself working late as she works on several projects and side hustles throughout the day. Usually Autumn would go to the gym after work to let off some steam, but these days she prefers a quick at home workout to stay healthy and active. What keeps her going is knowing that she has a job she loves, a side hustle that she enjoys, she gives back to her community, and has plenty of ganja and CBD to make her days feel better as we all navigate through a pandemic. Her days are usually the same-with the exception of some days being more trying than others, but there is nothing she can’t handle as long as she knows she’s staying hydrated, elevated and productive. She saves the good Indica strains for the end of her day when she can relax and spend the rest of the day reflecting on the good and the bad, the highs and the lows. Whether she goes for the pipe, papers, bong or edibles is all up to her to decide and indulge.