Is there a “typical day” for anyone? My days vary with different scheduled activities, and then I usually have to adapt my plan as life unfolds. Here are snapshots of my week.

Before I start, I have a confession: waking up is hard for me. My family loving refers to me as “Fog Woman” in the mornings. Yeah. Don’t expect me to be too coherent early in the day.  

It doesn’t take much brainpower to tie my shoes; I walk three or four days a week. Exercise is important to my self-care, especially since heart disease is in my family. However, I don’t always hit the pavement, as it depends on the whether Fog Woman is up for it.

One of my favorite places for morning coffee is on my back porch, listening to the peaceful sounds of birds…until the neighbor’s dog barks incessantly.

After some coffee and devotions I’m ready to get in gear. If I have time, I play worship songs on piano to start the day and center my attitude.

The first part of the week I teach piano lessons. I enjoy interacting with my students and encouraging them.

In between the lessons on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, I work on my blog, radio show, or GraceNotes newsletter. A lot of schedule juggling goes on, switching between writing, radio prep and music. Living Life Unedited, my Internet Radio show, airs on Thursdays at 4 pm. Sometimes I research a topic for the half hour show, and other times I interview people. The show is created, uploaded, and scheduled. Rarely is the show live. Often I coordinate the topic of my blog to be the same as the radio show.

On Fridays my husband and I have our weekly lunch date. We have kept this on the calendar for many years because we value this time to reconnect.

At the end of the week, I write a blog post (if I haven’t already done so) and post on social media. I also focus on preparing the music for worship on Sunday.

On Sunday I play keyboard with the praise team.  

We enjoy worship and family time on Sundays.

Each week has some structure and a lot of flexibility. The daily tasks are important, but relationships are essential for me. I visit with writing friends at my local critique group or my Skype writer’s group for women over 50, the Wrinklings.

Some days I meet my daughter for lunch.

Or connect with a friend over coffee.

Or mentor young women to help them sort through college life.

Or host our community group.

My goal is to be present at whatever I’m doing, whether writing, investing in relationships, or enjoying nature.

Each day is a unique gift to be cherished!

I love to connect!

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