7:15 a.m.: It’s time to wake up and Eloise is sitting on my stomach. Lila was also jumping off and on the bed throughout the early morning, but Eloise gets the photo for this one!
8:21 a.m.: It’s time for the weekly bath for my CPAP equipment. They get to spend 30 minutes in warm water and gentle, unscented dish detergent. My nasal mask goes into a separate bath with a special disinfecting tab.
9:08 a.m.: I took a walk to my mailbox because for some reason, Amazon dropped off a package into my mailbox and not my front door like they normally do. Gah! The package included a new yoga bag I wanted to use today so I had to go get my mail!
10:28 a.m.: My plan was to leave my apartment around 10:00 to go to the gym and do a few of the weight machines before yoga class. But I got a little anxious about the gym being really busy and trying to find unoccupied weight machines. So I decided to do a simple routine at home instead. I have a set of 8-lb dumbbells (don’t tell my HIIT trainer who never lets me use anything less than 15 lbs in class, ha!) and did about 20 minutes of arms and legs, which felt awesome!
11:00 a.m.: It’s yoga time! I really love my new yoga bag (to hold yoga blocks and a knee pad) but my current yoga mat is too big for it. I guess I need to purchase a slimmer yoga mat! (I need to get a new one anyway; this one is pretty old.) Yoga class was alright. There was a sub for the class and she did a lot of traditional yoga poses and less deep stretching.
12:52 p.m.: Leftover pizza for lunch and an episode of Big Brother. My mom and I are currently making our way through Big Brother 2 and wowww is it a completely different show with some problematic behavior/language. But I have to place the show in the time period (summer 2001) and we had some problematic views at that time!
1:48 p.m.: Shower time! I decided I should probably not be a gross mess for the rest of the day.
2:42 p.m.: I drive to Bri’s house while listening to my audiobook. We’re recording podcast episodes today!
3:32 p.m.: You guys! I got my nose re-pierced today. YAY! I forgot I had brought up the idea of getting my nose re-pierced to Bri on our Galentine’s date on Friday and she was all about it. It was so, so painful just like the first time around but the pain only lasts a few seconds really. I’m so happy to have my nose piercing back!
4:01 p.m.: It’s podcasting time! We have some fun plans for this podcast and it was so great to be back in the saddle. We recorded two episodes today with the first one releasing on March 11th.
5:11 p.m.: More podcasting! Thankfully, we have our podcast mascots hanging out with us. They’re pretty adorable.
6:43 p.m.: The benefit of podcasting on a late Sunday afternoon with Bri? Her husband made us dinner! It was delicious and the best part is that I didn’t have to make a single part of it. Yum, yum!
7:37 p.m.: After dinner, Bri and I do some scheduling of lady dates and podcast recording dates and then we join Sean on the couch for a few episodes of Brooklyn 99. My favorite show! I will never turn down Brooklyn 99 episodes, that’s for sure.
8:51 p.m.: Home sweet home, and Lila is really excited about treats! (Or I caught her mid-yawn, you decide.)
9:45 p.m.: I would like to tell you that I spent my time after getting home working on this post, but instead I Facetimed with my mom and then laid on the couch and played Happy Color on my phone for way too long. Lila jumped on the couch at some point, so I got a little bit of cat love in the midst of my rotting.
10:17 p.m.: I was too tired to do anything else, so I got into bed with my book. But alas, this picture is a farce. I did not read a single page of my book and instead just watched Instagram Reels until I was too tired to keep my eyes open. For shame!
What’s something you did yesterday?
It was so fun to follow along with your day, Stephany! I love all the photos. Kitties, doggos, and food always make good photos! I’d say it was an excellent and interesting day. The nose piercing looks cute—a little unexpected sparkle! I don’t think I could do it—in my nose or anywhere else. I’d probably faint! I got my ears pierced when I was 12, but I let them close up. I can still remember that pain! I’m a pansy!
It’s very painful to get something pierced, that’s for sure! I don’t think I’ll do it a third time if I have to take this piercing out for any reason. Twice was enough!
I LOVE that yoga bag– so cute!!!
Thanks! The pattern makes me so happy, ha.
Yay for new episodes! I’ve missed having you and Bri in my ears!! That leftover pizza looks so good!
Something I did yesterday was disinfect the tables in our kitchen and dining room. Paul had a stomach bug so I was trying to limit the spreading of germs. I also ordered my oura ring!
I am so excited to hear about your experience with the Oura ring! I am so intrigued by it but I’ll wait patiently to get your thoughts.
Yesterday ended up being a surprisingly social day thanks to Doggo. It’s nasty cold out right now, so my SIL came around lunch time with her dog so that the dogs could run around together instead of taking a walk. The hoomans sat at our kitchen table and chatted, pausing only to let the dogs in and out and they switched it up from playing outside to playing inside. Then just after dinner our neighbor was out with his dog, so we repeated the process. It was great to catch up with folks, and the dogs had a great time too. Other than that, it’s a 3 day weekend where it’s too cold to be outside, so lots of lazing about is happening.
We will keep the secret about the 8 pound weights from your trainer. What they don’t know won’t hurt them.
Hooray for Doggo getting lots of socialization time and got to get worn out (hopefully?) from being around other doggos all day!
I love that you have such positive relationships with your SILs!
Oooh new pod!
I love these photo posts. Your hair looks so cute in that braid!
We’re coming BACK! The pause was not intentional but much needed. I’m excited for new episodes to release soon!
Agreed – that yoga bag is adorable! I think making anything to do with working out more pleasant or aesthetically pleasing is a major win!
Same, same. I love leveling up my fashion game with new workout gear/attire. It makes a difference!
Ah, Eloise and her death stare! That would get me out of bed in a hurry. Sounds like a really nice day. I hope you had yesterday (Monday) off too- Sundays always start off so well for me and then by nighttime I get anxious about the upcoming work/school week. i did have a nice Sunday though- a race in the morning and then lots of time on the couch with Muffin in the afternoon. It’s impossible to get up with she wants to snuggle.
Eloise gives the BEST death stares. Imagine being on a work call with me and seeing her staring you down like that! Terrifying. 😉
We did get President’s Day off! First time ever. Hmm… makes ya wonder!
Those cats are so pretty. I want to squeeze them.
Kate Clayborn! Love Lettering might be my favorite romance novel. Okay, maybe it’s Perfect by Judith McNaught. Who’s to say? ANYWAY. I also realllly loved Georgie, All Along. If I’m going to read a romance novel, maybe it should be more Kate Clayborn. Her books really do it for me.
I didn’t *love* Beginner’s Luck but hey, maybe that means you WILL love it! I think it’s a good idea to try it once you’re done with your romance freeze. I think this is her debut and she might have self-published it? IDK. It was a bit clunky at times but overall pretty sweet.
OMG that picture of Lila yawning STAHP YOUR CATS ARE TOOOOOO CUUUUUUTE!
Thank you! I happen to think so, too!
So…you went to record a podcast and came home with a nose piercing? 😉 (That goes on the list of “things I will never experience, thanks.”)
Love all of these things – and look at you, doing EXTRA WORKOUTS. You a year ago would be baffled and amazed at you now – so seriously, go you. 🙂