A Day in the Life....

I'm always intrigued by other people's routines. I've been back at Valentino for a month and a half now and am back into my little routine. Sure there are some things I miss from when I was unemployed or in school-- easy to take trips home, Spring Softball Thursdays in the park (ugh. I miss these the most right now with this amazing week of weather we just last week in NYC) and strangely enough reading lists for class telling me what novel to read next. However, there are definitely positives such as my bank account being happy, a normal schedule, somethings to work towards, and really on my way to becoming a real adult.

What does a daily day look like for me? Here's a peak into my weekday routine.

7:30AM

Time to wake up! I know most people hit the snooze button, but I'm not one of them. My phone charges in the kitchen, so if I want the annoying sound to go away, I have to get up. I check Facebook, Twitter, Blogger, Instagram, email, etc. for a few minutes. I eat breakfast normally while watching a few minutes of a TV show or just read a little bit. 

7:50AM

I start my real getting ready. I head into the bathroom to start my makeup. I don't wear much, but it still has to be done. I take my hair out of my bun (if it's not straight or curled with an iron) which I put it up in the night before. If need be, such as a rainy day, I put a little more product in my hair to make sure it stays tamed. 

8:10AM

I check the weather on my phone so I know what to wear. I typically walk to work unless it is raining (or snowing). We have a more relaxed dress code in my department since we're on a different floor than most of the office. But you still have to be fashion forward and I have to think about what shoes I will wear that day both for my walk and at work. 

8:30AM

I leave my apartment to either walk to take the subway to work. I'm lucky that I have the option to walk and it saves me a good amount of money. At Marie Claire, I had a weekly unlimited subway pass plus sometimes took cabs home. Not exactly economical. But walking gives me a bit of exercise before sitting all day and some fresh air.

8:45-9:00AM

I arrive to work anywhere between this time because a variety of factors: tourists walking, lights, other people, and elevators. I'm on the top floor of my elevator bank, so more likely than not we will be making at least 3 stops before my floor in the morning. 

1:00-1:30PM

I typically wait a little to go and get lunch in hopes that it will be a little less crowded. We are lucky to have some great options around my office, but I try to spend less than $10 a day. If it's later in the week, I try to go grab lunch with a girl I used to intern with, otherwise I just get it and come back to my desk. 

6:30PM

I typically leave work about 6:30PM and start my walk home. Sometimes I treat myself to Schmackary's or Pinkberry on my walk home if it's been a tough or long day. It's hard having so many good food options on my way from work. On the way to work, most are closed! I sometimes go out to dinner with a friend, former coworker, my sister or cousin. I eat out two or three times a week for dinner just because the weekends are normally "me" time. I feel like it's almost harder to get together on the weekend than during the week. 

8:00PM 

I am usually home and have eaten by this point. I'll catch up on social media, youtube, and BuzzFeed. All very important things in life. I have a few TV shows I watch regularly thanks to Slingbox, the network website, or DirectTV, so I'll catch up on those or read part of a book. I like to relax and rewind and not have to think very much. 

9:30PM

I take my shower at night and love to take a 20 minute or so shower every day. I listen to Spotify and sing as if I'm on a Broadway stage. After getting out, I comb out my hair, put some product in it, and put it up in a bun for sleeping. I make sure I have removed all makeup and put on moisturizers and night creams. If I'm going to do a mask, I'll do it now.

10:30PM 

I double lock my apartment door unless my sister is out and start getting ready for bed. I put my phone in the charger (it's normally close to dead) and set my alarm for the next day. I climb into bed and typically read for a few minutes and catch up on the daily happenings with my sister, if she happens to be going to bed around the same time. I like to try and go to bed around 11pm beuse I like my sleep and getting a full night in. I can't function like some people can on 4 hours of sleep.