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Morning Routine

Following Debbie and Kay‘s plan, my 6.00am to 6.30 am story is as follows.

Clink, clink, clink… On a Monday morning I stretch my hand and try reaching for my phone. I touch my phone and catch another five minutes of sleep… till Clink …clink…clink… I hit STOP and know that at 6.05am I only have 40 minutes to shower, freshen up, dress up, slap some make-up on and be out of my door.

Fortunately, I always have my clothes for the weekday selected the evening before. My rucksack packed and placed at the door, ready just in case I over sleep. This morning was one of those morns, when I woke up fully alert with lots on my mind but thankful for the energy to hop out of bed.

I turn on my dose of the christian message my sister sends to me. It is in Akan (my mother tongue) and sounds quite loud. The preacher, I have been listening to since the Covid period, has a whole service in less than ten minutes. A really animated preacher, he is loud enough to be heard through the dripping water. I listen whilst I get ready. He sings the most beautiful Presbyterian hymns to complement his sermon.

The encouragement and spiritual support his sermon gives is priceless. So needed when you have thoughts whirling around in your head. I never have time for breakfast at home, so it is a true dress up and leave.

As this slice ends at 6.30am, I have enough time to straighten my bed and tidy up my room before leaving.

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6 responses to “Morning Routine”

  1. WriterTammy Avatar
    WriterTammy

    It is a delight to read about your morning routine. Thank you for sharing it.

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  2. mschiubookawrites Avatar
    mschiubookawrites

    I love reading about routines- the onomatopoeia, details about how you prep the night before, and the description about the sermon make me feel like I am there with you.

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  3. Leigh Anne Eck Avatar
    Leigh Anne Eck

    I am curious to know if the rest of your day is routine like your mornings? I wish I could be this organized for the morning time!

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    kimhaynesjohnson

    What I love most about your post is getting to know YOU! There is something about our routines that fills me with a sense of adventure – the outfit the night before, the rucksack by the door, and OF COURSE slapping some makeup on – – those daily things make me feel like I’m right there with you, ready to grab the bag on the way out, feeling fully rested and ready to go!

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  5. Radutti Avatar
    Radutti

    I’m impressed with your forward planning, and honesty in this piece. I too at times sleep past and have to rush out the door. 🙂

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  6. inkayshoes Avatar
    inkayshoes

    I love the way the sound of the preacher’s voice is measure against him being heard under dripping water. I wonder what message he sent to you today? His sermon is a beautiful ritual that connects you to your sister and you to the day ahead. I hope today’s message will carry you through another day.

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I am an Elementary school teacher , I taught at an International IB School in Accra, Ghana. I am now teaching in Hanoi. Writing is my passion and I try to write daily, at least in my sentence a day journal, to capture all the blessings around me. I write with groups of writers, such as Teach Write and sometimes Ethical ELA. I also encourage my friends to write , so I created a platform to make that possible -Writing Run.

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