I haven’t done one of these in a while, but they are one of my favorite types of posts to read (right up there with “what’s in my bag” posts!). The tricky part about my days are that they are always different. Some days I’m holed up in my apartment cranking away (super boring… that post would highlight me making a trip to Starbucks and opening the door for Seamless). Other days, I’m running around town like a maniac. Or some sort of mixture of both.
Variety is the spice of life right?
For someone who loves, and I mean LOVES, a schedule… it’s been kind of a challenge, but a good one for me. I do try to make sure that two times a week I don’t have to do my hair. Sounds weird, but all that really means is that those days don’t have events, photoshoots, or important meetings. The hair system keeps me in check 😉 (I hope I’m not the only one who thinks this way…)
Here was one day last week for me:
7:00 // Wake up + Puppy Time: Waking up at 7 is so much better than 5am. There are some days when have to wake up earlier, but if I can sleep until 7… I’m sleeping until 7. Luckily Teddy is totally a sleeper and likes to sleep in too. I mean, look at that little face. Schleepy.
7:25 // Shower, Hair, & Makeup: I try to get this done as quickly as possible. Probably my least favorite part of the day. I wish I could either wake up looking perfect… or have someone do it for me every morning. Not. My. Forte. (Here’s a post on how I curl my hair every morning!)
9:45 // Coffee Meeting: If I have meetings in the morning, you better believe that there is coffee involved. Croissants are a bonus. Trust me when I say that I’m at Maison Kayser a few times a week 😉
11:00 // Garment District: Leading up to the launch, I felt like I was constantly in the Garment District. At least the fabric is pretty to look at!!
12:00 // Puppy Time: Look at that determined face. Cracks me up!!! Coming back from meetings to this little guy is kind of the best. I plop down on the floor and just play with him.
12:45 // Emails: My life is pretty much run by my email inbox. I really do reply to every email I receive… so I can spend up to five hours a day in gmail on particularly high volume days.
3:45 // Design Darling: Teddy and I swung by Design Darling headquarters to pick something up. Teddy landed the role of DD’s newest intern.
4:45 // Starbucks: I’m addicted to these snack boxes. I would eat one every single day if I let myself. Just the best.
5:00 // Emails + Blogging: Wrapped up more emails and finished up some final touches on upcoming blog posts.
7:30 // Dinner: Celebrating Amy’s birthday at a cute restaurant downtown. Props were obviously included.
9:45 // Puppy Time: More play time with Teddy!
10:30 // Emails: Seriously. So. Many. Emails.
11:00 // Book & Bed: I think I made it through five pages of my book before falling asleep!
What do your days look like? Do you have a schedule or is every day different?
xoxo
The puppy time makes the day awesome! Too stinkin' cute! On average, how many emails a day? So. Much. Email. Time.
That's one hell of a schedule. I'm in full-fledge essay writing mode with less than a month to go before exams start (who ever thought December exams were a good idea seriously needed to get their priorities straight). I would love a schedule, but whenever I plan one, it falls apart. I'm generally up until 5am doing readings and writing essays, sleep in until 12-1, get ready for class, and head downtown around 5 for my 6pm start times; night classes can really mess up any kind of normal functioning system you may have.
I can't get over how cute Teddy is! I just love dogs!
Kristin
crumbsandcurls.blogspot.com
Love these posts! I also feel so glued to my inbox :/
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AJ | TheAJMinute
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Those Starbucks boxes are the BEST!!! So easy and filling!
I'm always amazed by how much you squeeze into every single day. And this is going to sound weird, but your blog posts just seem so much more relaxed since you quit your job! Relaxed in a totally good way! And Teddy is just the cutest little thing on four legs!
I'm glad to see that you're enjoying your day more instead of rushing and flying by without taking time to "smell the flowers". It's a great change and I'm sure you think so too! Better state of mind.
my schedule lately has been working on projects on my computer and class. :/ pretty boring but that's finals week in college i guess.
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Your puppy is precious, I think the puppy time would keep me going the rest of the day! I would love to have someone do my hair and makeup every morning too and just wake up looking magically perfect would be pretty awesome!
Lauren,
http://www.atouchofsoutherngrace.com/
Haha, I'm exactly the same way when it comes to doing my hair! If I know I have something coming up where I want my hair to look nice I'll make sure to schedule it in. I NEVER wash my hair two days in a row!
atuxedopalette.wordpress.com
I recently had to throw my schedule out the window as well. I did manage to adapt a new one, but it's still been a huge change and I'm having to learn to be more flexible in my days. It is so, so hard. It's good to know that someone else is doing the same and still struggles a little bit with it too!
Reading your schedule is kinda cute. How I wish I would do the same but mostly of my time are working straight 8 hours or more. Working at home is a little bit terrible when laziness comes. Aside from having daily meals, I also read books and sometimes play candy crush 😀
How I wish I can stick to my schedule daily. Hmmmmf.
PS: Teddy so soo cute 🙂
I work for an NHL team so my days are all over the place depending on whether we have a game and if the team is in-town or on the road!
Always great content on your blog! And once again I think that I'm going to have to steal this idea from you! By the way, if that little puppy of yours ever comes up missing, please don't come looking for him with me! 🙂
with love -m
http://mollybeth3113.blogspot.com/
TEDDY!!! OMG so ridiculously cute!
This is so cute! I always love posts like this 🙂
Hunter
Prep on a Budget
You've actually given me a great idea. I'm forever complaining that all the time I spend at the stables/swimming pool gives me no time to do anything else. Maybe I should start scheduling my days. Maybe I would be more productive that way rather than sitting around doing nothing? All I'd have to do is be motivated enough to stick to it!
Love your blog! 🙂
This is actually super inspiring. I always feel like I'm so unorganized. I really need an actual TIME management plan instead of just going "this is what needs to be done today." It seems that lately I've been running around with no direction which obviously isn't something anyone wants to feel like! Thanks for this inspiring post!
xx
Breckenridge Clare
http://www.whimofthesouth.com
Love these posts!
Xoxo
mQs
shorelifeofm.blogspot.com
I adore when you post these !
You have totally inspired me to structure my days more. I am forever wanting more hours in the day but I catch myself wasting more hours in the day than needed
Cheers, Jennifer | cheersjennifer.blogspot.ca
I love these posts! 🙂 A peek into someone else's day is so inspiring!
Your puppy is too adorable. I can't even handle it!
Love this post! While I love schedules as well (I'm an avid writer in my planner) I love weeks where things are changing! Your puppy is adorable!!
~ Caroline
http://www.peachykeencaroline.com
Could Teddy be any cuter! I think I would be at least 23% happier answering emails all day long with that adorable face cuddled next to me!
Thanks for sharing your day with us! I love when you do these types of posts!
XO – Madeline
chopandcentral.com
So this is definitely inspiring me not to sleep past 8 a.m. Love this post Carly.
Kolbi | Life With Kolbi
If I had that face to come home to, I wouldn't care how busy my day was! Teddy is insanely adorable 🙂
Cristina Marie
Your puppy is insanely cute! 🙂
So fun to learn about your day, you are crazy busy! I would be exhausted if I were you!
-Alex
http://www.monstermisa.blogspot.com/
I try to have a set schedule. But unfortunately that just doesn't end up working. I'm writing my thesis, I'm applying for jobs in DC, I'm doing all my other homework, I'm trying to stay active in my fraternity. It's a mess. Keep sharing pictures of Teddy, because those pictures totally help me cope while away from my puppy.
I have a very unbusy life, I'm a stay at home mom who homeschools and blogs and that's really all my days consist of. I still end up stressed out and feeling crazed a couple times of week though. Maybe I need a better schedule.
Mana
Fashion and Happy Things
I love reading these posts as well! I've started to get a really great system down that works with school, but I'm still tweaking it a little. I love routine!