Despite the fact that she's 900 miles away, I work closest with Conversational Media Director (and talented photographer) Summer Huggins. Thanks to IM, it's like she's at the desk right beside me! (Except she can't chide me for eating candy all day.) I caught up with Summer to ask her a few questions about a typical day for her, and have to admit working from home sounds like a sweet gig. Even if she does still have to get out of bed in the morning.

What's your favorite non-electric tool you use for work?
It has to be my FranklinCovey day planner. I've relied on it for several years now. If it's not written in there, it just isn't going to happen! Also, purchasing my inserts for the following year is always a scheduled shopping trip I make during a visit to Nashville. I know I can buy them online, but doing it just down the street from the office feels so official to me.

Which meal fuels you better for the day: Breakfast or lunch?
I eat all day long. All day long. I'm a grazer. But I have to say, without that kick-start from breakfast, I'm a shaking, drowsy mess. So breakfast definitely gets me ready to work (and snack) for the rest of the day.

How do you refocus if you're having trouble concentrating or getting the creativity flowing?
A couple of things actually: 30 seconds on the back porch to take in some sun and fresh air does wonders for my brain. And a quick IM session with a coworker will get the creative juices flowing again. Chatting with someone energizes me and helps me to brainstorm and move forward.

What's your favorite on-the-job responsibility?
Oh, that's a tough one. I think it's a tie really: I really love getting to talk with client contacts all over the country. And when I say all over the country, I mean I have someone in all 50 states on my speed dial. It's really cool to talk to someone in Florida, Hawaii and Iowa all in one day. That and the freedom we have with new and social media. It's great to get to dive into the deep end of the Internet and social media pool to soak up and learn all that I can, and then get to share those lessons and our expertise with clients.

What do you like best about working from home? What do you like the least?
Best? The productivity. Without the distractions of people in and out of my office, fire drills and the noise of printers going crazy, I get to buckle down and work. It's not for everyone, that's for sure. I've heard from many people that they just wouldn't be able to concentrate and be productive. For me, a quiet home office is the perfect place for getting projects knocked out.

Least? I miss my coworkers! Working from home, I don't get to go out to lunch with the Megans or shoe-shopping with Lena or Jamie. I normally have three snoring dogs around me and sometimes I found myself talking to them as if they are coworkers. I definitely miss the social aspects of working there in Nashville.

And sometimes I only comb my hair about once a week, but I can't decide if that's a good thing or a bad thing.