A Tuesday Day In the Life on a Thursday

I decided to document last Tuesday November 4th for A Day in the Life with Joyce at From This Side of the Pond. It was a lovely day with nothing much on my to do list. 

5:15-5:30 I woke up, hopped on the computer to check emails and make sure my blog posts were up for the day.  


5:30-6:00 I got up, got dressed for the gym, straightened my hair, made the bed, started a load of laundry.

photo taken later when it was lighter out

6:00-6:30 I sat to work a bit more on my painting... felt like the corrections I made actually made the painting worse and decided to just walk away and let it dry before tackling it a 3rd time.


6:30- 7:15 I emptied the dishwasher & started loading it again, switched the laundry, then read my book until it was time to head to the gym. Tuesdays I take a yoga class from 8-9.


7:15-9:30 Drove to and from yoga, participated in class and also dropped off library books and got gas while I was out and about and had a car.

 

9:30- 10:30 checked in with Evan on his schoolwork, got dressed for the day, switched the laundry again, ate breakfast. 



10:30-11:30 Evan took the car and headed off to work while I went to work on folding clothes and I wanted to finish some scrapbook pages I had started over the weekend. I needed my Circut to make titles and embellishments but first had nearly a full hour of troubleshooting when I couldn't get the program to work.

11:30-1:30 I finished up 8 more pages while listening to my audiobook. Here's a quick preview of a couple. 

Book 3 is SO cute & fun!



1:30-2:00 I ate a late lunch and read my book again then folded the rest of the clothes. 

 

2:00- 2:30 walked up to get the mail; after donning my winter coat.  



Evan's diploma arrived (of course we won't give it to him until the spring)
 

2:30-3:30 I sat down to blog and watch TV. 



3:30-4:00 Talked with Evan about his day once he got home from work. 

4:00-5:00 Read my book a bit more.


5:00- 5:30 Made dinner, set the table, loaded the dishwasher


 5:30- 6:00 Started the dishwasher with the day's dishes in it, ate dinner, cleaned up kitchen and put dinner dishes in the sink.

 


6:00- 6:30 Took a shower, put away my laundry, emptied and reloaded the dishwasher one final time. 

6:30-8:30 -- sat down to blog and watch TV until bedtime.  

 

Linking up with: Thinking Out Loud, 

 




Comments

  1. Maria RineerNovember 13, 2025 at 5:13 AM

    A fun sneak peak into your day! You got a lot done creativity wise and otherwise :).

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    1. Joanne November 13, 2025 at 8:07 AM

      Thanks! I really did! I feel like most of my days have been going that way.

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  2. JoyceNovember 13, 2025 at 6:11 AM

    I enjoyed reading about your day. I think next time I want to try a day with nothing on the calendar. I think your painting looks good. Thanks for joining in today!

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  3. HollyNovember 13, 2025 at 6:22 AM

    Wow this sounds like such a peaceful day- I could use one of these from time to time :)

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  4. GinaNovember 13, 2025 at 6:48 AM

    What a perfectly normal and peaceful day. I should try this exercise. I have far too many chores and things to do - it would be a good reminder to slow down with a book. I need to work on scheduling in some major down time!

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    1. Joanne November 13, 2025 at 8:09 AM

      It's fun too to look back and see how much my day in the life posts have changed through the years. They definitely were way more packed when the boys were little.

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  5. Amy ScottNovember 13, 2025 at 7:05 AM

    We have a very similar routine now! The day just flies by. Do you have a set cleaning routine - like certain things on certain days? I don't do laundry every day which I like. I do the household laundry once a week and then mine once a week - sometimes twice. I know some people do it every single day to keep up but I don't have to do my kids and my hubs so it's really nice.

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    1. Joanne November 13, 2025 at 8:14 AM

      I don't do laundry every day either; I tend to laundry every 3 days or so and just do it all at once. I don't typically have to do my husband or any of my boys laundry either but sometimes I will if I happen to see their pile is getting large.

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  6. Amy ScottNovember 13, 2025 at 7:05 AM

    Oh, yeah - are you wearing Halaras? They look so good!

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  7. Lyssy in the cityNovember 13, 2025 at 7:15 AM

    I always enjoy these! What a productive morning, I'm impressed!

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  8. Kathrine EldridgeNovember 13, 2025 at 7:24 AM

    You got a lot done and have to enjoy the art and reading. Love that!

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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    1. Joanne November 13, 2025 at 8:15 AM

      Thanks! I am loving that too. It feels like since I am stuck at home so much with Evan having my car I have lots more time to craft and read.

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  9. Carol @Comfort Spring StationNovember 13, 2025 at 8:16 AM

    Such a busy day!

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    1. Joanne November 13, 2025 at 1:23 PM

      This was actually one of my more quiet and uneventful days.

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  10. Dara @ Not In JerseyNovember 13, 2025 at 8:19 AM

    Sounds like a good day to me!

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  11. Amy JohnsonNovember 13, 2025 at 8:39 AM

    Wow! You pack a lot in a day. I love your scrapbook page with the mountains.

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  12. Elizabeth "Libby" DayNovember 13, 2025 at 9:53 AM

    I am impressed with all you accomplished in a day, from being productive and creative to simply relaxing with a book. I did notice your companion, a Yeti, in most of your pictures. Good for you! I used to scrapbook when the grandchildren were small, and still occasionally paint with acrylics. I am fascinated with where you live. It looks so pretty and interesting. This was a fun link-up and a great way to make new friends.

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  13. CloudiaNovember 13, 2025 at 10:52 AM

    That's so amazing comma today at my place I shared a quote about knowing when a painting is finished lol isn't that funny ? so nice to visit you. my life has been crazy with my husband's dementia and now hospice care it's just been overwhelming thank God for our blog world where we can Retreat and share and recreate! aloha

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    1. CloudiaNovember 13, 2025 at 10:53 AM

      if you want to check it out: https://comfortspiral.blogspot.com/2025/11/less-is-more-rest.html

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    2. Joanne November 13, 2025 at 1:25 PM

      Thanks! I definitely will check that out. I typically know when a painting is finished but sometimes (like this one above) I just have to remind myself that perfection is not my goal and good enough is good enough.

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  14. Jodie's Touch of StyleNovember 13, 2025 at 12:13 PM

    I have to walk away from some of my projects for a while too...sometimes you just need a fresh brain on them.
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    Jodie

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  15. ellen b.November 13, 2025 at 12:19 PM

    What a lovely walk to get the mail. How nice of you to share your car. Nice to read about your day in the life!

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  16. Lindsay's Sweet WorldNovember 13, 2025 at 12:22 PM

    You really get so much done in a day! I love that you're taking a yoga class, too.

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  17. mireilleNovember 13, 2025 at 12:40 PM

    I just read Amy's day in her life! It's fun to get a peek in everyone's daily life! I have some days busier than others and usually try to get a little reading done, some exercise, some chores and a couple times a week, something fun like thrifting! I visit my parents twice a a week.
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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    1. Joanne November 13, 2025 at 1:27 PM

      I definitely don't have to worry about visiting family anytime soon-- my mom and sisters are in North Carolina and my dad is in Florida so it's pretty much just me and my brother up here but he has 5 kids so he's often pretty busy!

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  18. Kim CarberryNovember 13, 2025 at 4:53 PM

    It sounds like you had a good day, very productive!! All of your food looks delicious.
    Your painting is fantastic, you really are talented.
    Well done to Evan with his diploma!

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  19. Tanya November 13, 2025 at 5:27 PM

    You have a lot of variety in your day and I loved following along. Your area is so scenic!

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  20. Antoinette MartinNovember 13, 2025 at 6:11 PM

    I'm jealous that you can read a book in during the day.

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    1. Joanne November 14, 2025 at 5:49 AM

      I pretty much always find a way to squeeze in some reading time.

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  21. Everyday MaddieNovember 13, 2025 at 6:58 PM

    Looks like a lovely day! Your lunch and dinner both look delish!

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  22. AnonymousNovember 13, 2025 at 7:43 PM

    You have some fun creative projects! I used to do watercolors in college and I got really good at it after many attempts that weren't so good. I am sure if I tried to watercolor now it'd be awful! Ha, ha! Looks like a lot of yummy and healthy meals too!

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

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    1. Joanne November 14, 2025 at 5:52 AM

      It's amazing how quickly those skills deteriorate. I haven't gotten back into watercolors yet but I definitely plan to as I was really, really good at them in college. I minored in fine arts so I took tons of art classes of all kinds but acrylics and watercolors were my favorites.

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  23. MarshaNovember 13, 2025 at 11:02 PM

    I had just commented on another blogger's post who had gotten rid of her dishwasher. I wish I hadn't put one in as we run out of clean dishes before it's even near full. But, you definitely use yours a lot! It was fun to read about your day...I can't imagine getting up that early and staying up! I am up at 4:30 when Mike gets up, but I go back to bed until 8:00.

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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    1. Joanne November 14, 2025 at 5:53 AM

      We do; most days it runs a minimum of twice a day but 3 times is pretty typical...especially once I started making so much of our foods from scratch. Today I have granola on my list of things to make.

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  24. nicole orriensNovember 14, 2025 at 2:41 AM

    I really enjoyed getting a look in a day of your life! I like it!

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  25. CatNovember 14, 2025 at 6:31 AM

    You sound so much more organized than me! That was really interesting to read.

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  26. JeanieNovember 14, 2025 at 7:15 AM

    It's fun following your day! You read like I do!

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  27. Penny @ Penny's PassionNovember 14, 2025 at 7:22 AM

    Your scrapbook pages turned out great! Your day sounds wonderful!

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  28. Billie JoNovember 14, 2025 at 7:10 PM

    This was fun! I enjoy following along with you during your day!

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  29. JenniferNovember 14, 2025 at 8:52 PM

    The dishes never end, do they?? Enjoyed the glimpse into your day:)

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  30. The Happy WhiskNovember 14, 2025 at 11:52 PM

    looks like you had a very, very good day.

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  31. Kym November 16, 2025 at 12:26 AM

    Enjoyed this glimpse into your day - and a look at your neighborhood and town. It looks like you get a lot done, and balance it with refreshing relax time. Loved all the photos!

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  32. MarilynNovember 16, 2025 at 7:08 AM

    I love following along to get a glimpse into your day. It sounds wonderful.

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  33. Jen WhiteNovember 16, 2025 at 9:08 AM

    What a great day! I loved following along. I love your outfit for the day. The pink sweater is so pretty and the outfit looks comfy! Your scrapbook pages look amazing.

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  34. Kim November 16, 2025 at 7:21 PM

    The view of that lake is just so beautiful!!

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