A Day in My Wonderfully Ordinary Life

There’s something comforting about having a bit of rhythm in your days — not a rigid schedule, but more like a gentle flow that makes life feel steady and easy. Over time, I’ve grown to love the simple routine we’ve settled into. It’s not busy or exciting in a big way, but it's steady, peaceful, and honestly, just feels right.

So if you’ve ever wondered what a delightfully uneventful day looks like—here’s a peek into mine.

6:15 AM – The Morning Shuffle

The alarm begrudgingly goes off at 6:15, but don’t worry—we’re not springing out of bed like caffeinated superheroes. Nope, AJ and I take our sweet time. We move slowly — wash up, get dressed, and mentally ease into the day. While I pretend to be a morning person putting on makeup, AJ’s usually whipping up omelets like some kind of breakfast ninja. Food is definitely my love language, and clearly, he gets it.

One of the things I’m most grateful for is living just a few minutes from the office.  We leave at 7:15 and get to the office in about three minutes (yes, THREE). No traffic, no honking horns, just a casual drive that feels like a bonus nap. Living so close to work? Total game changer.

7:30 AM – 4:00 PM – Work Mode (With a Lunch Break Break)

I start work at 7:30, which means I get to finish early too! The mornings usually fly by: emails, a few meetings, and quiet stretches of focused time. 

Lunch break is at noon. The office crew usually lunch together, swapping stories and cracking jokes to keep the brain happy. Then it’s back to the grind until 4 PM when I finally shut down the laptop and shout, “Freedom!”

After 4:00 PM – Choose Your Own Adventure

Afternoons are where the day softens. It's my favorite time of the day. Some days I’ll pop over to the library, wander between shelves, or just sit in my usual corner to read.

Other days, you’ll find me swimming laps, or walking, or biking along the lake (pretending I’m training for an Olympic medal).

Nature’s always close here, and I love how calming it feels to just move without thinking too much. There’s no pressure — just little things that help me reconnect with myself after the workday.

6:00 PM – Culinary Creativity

Dinner time means cooking up whatever feels good. It’s something we’ve both grown to love — part art, part science — and it marks the shift from the busyness of the day to the coziness of the evening.

We sit down for dinner and catch up. AJ and I usually watch our shows while enjoying the comfort of a good meal together.

8:00 PM – Our Kind of Fun

After dinner, we settle into whatever feels fun. Sometimes it’s video games — Skyrim for AJ, Dead by Daylight or Sims4 for me. Other nights, we’ll put on a light-hearted Netflix series or revisit a classic romantic film.

And then there are the book nights — the two of us reading side by side, occasionally aloud to each other. It’s quiet and chill, and the perfect way to end the day on a feel-good note.

9:30 PM – Winding Down

By 9:30, we’re usually done for the day—lights are low, and we are ready to recharge for whatever tomorrow brings.

Wrapping It Up, Gently

Life doesn’t have to be fast to be full. Sometimes, the real magic hides in slow mornings, silly evenings, and the rituals that carry us through the day. There’s a quiet kind of joy in routines that leave room for living.

If you’re in a season of seeking calm, I hope this little peek into my day reminds you that even in repetition, there’s room for joy. Slow is not lazy. Calm is not dull. It’s peaceful, deliciously underrated, and — let’s be honest — kinda the adult version of a plot twist. There’s something wildly satisfying about having dinner by 6, being in pyjamas by 8, and calling it an uneventful perfect day.