“The Floor Is Yours: Chronicles of the First One In” , tales from the Empty Cubicle Kingdom

Try catching up with the early morning skies of your sacred place -- maybe :D

You swipe in so early, the system asks if you’re staff or security. The biometric

c scanner flinches. The lights hesitate. Somewhere in the server room, a junior IT analyst whispers, “She’s back…”

Welcome to the elite club of corporate early birds—the ones who beat the biometric scanner before it’s fully awake, who walk into a silent office like it’s a sacred temple of productivity (or a haunted house, depending on the lighting). If you’ve ever been the first one to reach the office floor in the morning, this blog is your anthem. If not, read on—you might just be inspired to set that alarm 15 minutes earlier. Or not. No pressure

A few textures of being an early bird according to me ---

 🧟‍♂️ The Zombie Elevator Encounter

You step into the elevator alone. It stops at a random floor. No one gets in. You hear a cough. You pretend it’s the building settling. You exit quickly and vow never to speak of it again.

The Throne Selection Ritual

With no one around, you test every chair in the conference room like a medieval monarch choosing a throne. One squeaks. One leans. One feels like it was forged for royalty. You sit. You rule. Until someone else walks in and takes it without knowing its sacred status.

☕ The Coffee Is Still Thinking About Brewing

You arrive. The lights flicker on like they weren’t expecting company. The coffee machine gives you a side-eye, still in REM sleep. You press the button anyway. It sputters like a vintage car and finally coughs out something resembling caffeine.

You sip it like a warrior claiming victory. You are the chosen one. The office is yours.

🧘‍♂️ Zen Mode Activated

There’s a strange peace in being the first. No Slack pings. No “quick calls.” No one asking if you’ve “got a minute” (which is never a minute). Just you, your thoughts, and the hum of the AC.

You open your laptop. The screen glows like Excalibur. You start typing. You’re not just working—you’re composing symphonies of spreadsheets and sonnets of strategy decks.

🕵️‍♂️ The Sherlock Phase

Being first means you notice things others don’t. Like:

• Who left their mug in the sink (again).

• The mysterious disappearance of the stapler.

• The fact that someone changed the printer name to “Lord of the Ink.”

You become the unofficial detective of the floor. You don’t solve crimes—you just silently judge them.

🎭 The Phantom of the Office

You hear footsteps. You freeze. Is it the cleaning crew? A fellow early riser? A ghost of deadlines past?

Nope. It’s Rajeev from Finance, who also comes early but pretends not to notice you because acknowledging your shared punctuality would somehow break the sacred silence.

You nod. He nods. That’s it. That’s the whole conversation. Beautiful.

🧙‍♂️ The Power of First Access

You get dibs on:

• The best desk lighting.

• The cleanest restroom.

• The freshest air before the microwave starts reheating last night’s fish curry.

You also get first access to the office playlist. For 20 glorious minutes, it’s just you and your questionable taste in music. EDM at 8:15 AM? Why not. You’re the DJ now.

🏆 The Myth, The Legend

By 10 AM, the floor is buzzing. People walk in, see you already knee-deep in deliverables, and whisper legends about your discipline.

“She’s always here before me,” says one.

“He must live here,” says another.

You don’t correct them. Let the myth grow. Let them believe you have a secret tunnel from your house to the office. Let them wonder if you sleep under your desk like a Silicon Valley founder.

🐦 The Early Bird Gets... What Exactly?

Honestly, you don’t always get a medal. Sometimes you just get to restart the router. Or explain to IT that yes, the server was down at 7:45 AM and yes, you were the only one who noticed.

But you do get something better: control. Calm. A head start. And the smug satisfaction of watching others scramble while you sip your second coffee like a seasoned general.

Final Thoughts: Own the Floor

Being the first one in isn’t just a habit—it’s a vibe. It’s part monk, part ninja, part caffeine-fueled strategist. Whether you do it for peace, productivity, or just to avoid traffic, you’re setting the tone for the day.

So tomorrow morning, when you swipe in and the lights flicker on like they’re saluting you—smile. The floor is yours.

Do share your take on the pros? cons? well whatever suits you .....

Thank you for Reading!!