What is the very first thing you do when you wake up in the morning?

@devideddi (1435)
United States
August 6, 2011 8:26am CST
Make coffee? Take your medicine? Turn the tv on? Stay put? Pop up? For me when I wake up the first thing I do is reach for my phone to see what time it is. Next I usually start coffee or get a pepsi then I grab the laptop and head to the big chair in the front room and turn the news on. Of course that is on the days I don't have leave early. Its also different when school is in. What's the first thing you do when you wake up?
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@koperty3 (1876)
6 Aug 11
First few things I do in the morning are going to bathroom you know to do my usual staff. Later I make coffee to be more awaken. Then switching on computer and checking emails.
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@devideddi (1435)
• United States
6 Aug 11
oops I forgot about the bathroom...lol
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@Flash2 (347)
• United States
6 Aug 11
How do you forget a thing like that?
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@devideddi (1435)
• United States
7 Aug 11
lol
@Jennlk84 (4206)
• United States
6 Aug 11
I always head to the bathroom as soon as I wake up. After using the bathroom I change my clothes because I walk each morning. After my walk I come inside, shower, eat breakfast and get ready for work. Even on my days off my schedule is pretty much exactly the same. I like routine and this routine works with me...so I keep it. :)
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@devideddi (1435)
• United States
7 Aug 11
I agree with flyflyhigh1, I def respect what you are doing Jennlk84! I would love to be the type of person who could do that. I did start walking in the evenings a while back then we started having such high temperatures outside and I had to stop. Jennlk84 I believe I am more like you. I try to keep a schedule but I'm not so good at it.
• China
7 Aug 11
You are really a person follow your schedule,I respect you for that cause I can hardly follow my schedule if I have one.And I always fall to make out one. I think your walking part is the most challenge one as long as I am concerd.I had been walking in the morning for about one month three month ago,but at last I stop walking in the morning. It make me tired not only in the morning but in the rest of the day so it become a block for me to concentrate on work or study.Maybe this is my excuse to avoid walking.Any how, I give up. But I hope you can continue your waking,it can make you more healthy. Keep walking!
@sais06 (1284)
• Philippines
6 Aug 11
Hi devideddi! Just like you, the first I always do is reach my cellphone and check what time it is. Then I would wash my face to awaken me because I usually would still feel sleepy. Next is have a cup of coffee while watching some news or some shows I could find. This is usually the routine I have to start my day.
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@devideddi (1435)
• United States
7 Aug 11
thanks sais06!
@pro_ojha (600)
• India
6 Aug 11
Hi devidedi First think I do when i wake up is drink water.Then I take a cup of tea. Different people do different thing after wake up. Lets see what other myLotees reply .
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@devideddi (1435)
• United States
7 Aug 11
yep, they do. I think its kinda interesting to hear everyone's different ways. thanks pro ojha
• China
6 Aug 11
when i wake up in the morning ,the first thing i do is put on my glasses and see what time it is,shave ,brush my teeth and comb my hair ,next i ususlly drink a cup of milk ,then go to work
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@devideddi (1435)
• United States
6 Aug 11
quick and simple!
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@Flash2 (347)
• United States
6 Aug 11
Morning Di, How are you doing today? The first thing I do when I wake up is watch the john Steart show on comedy central...cuz I get up @ 10 pm. Then I have breakfast. check the blogs and email then decide what offers or mylotting i'm going to do. It's just a normal morning only mine starts when everyone else is ready to shut down...
@devideddi (1435)
• United States
7 Aug 11
Hey Flash, Hey thesimple, Flash I used to watch comedy central all the time. Haven't had time lately. I'm not familiar with John Steart, is it a talk show? I like the stand up specials like Dane Cook or Jeff Dunham. Ever seen those guys? hmmm... I feel a new discussion topic coming on!
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
6 Aug 11
hi davideddi the first thing I do when I wake at 6am is to think I wish it was two hours later that we had breakfast so I can sleep then check the time, get dressed, check my blood sugar as I am diabetic , then comb my hair put on lipstick and head downstairs here at mylot for breakfast as 7 am.truly I wish breakfast was at 8 and lunch at 12 instead of 7 and 11 am.
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@devideddi (1435)
• United States
10 Aug 11
you want to get a little extra sleep like me!
@jambi462 (4576)
• United States
6 Aug 11
Well now that it is summer the first thing I do when I wake up in the morning is go outside and turn the sprinkler on so I can water my garden. I then will either go back to bed and let the water run for about an hour to thoroughly water one side or I'll go on the computer and do some online earning while I'm waiting for the hour to be up. Then after the hours up I go out and move the sprinkler to the other side of the garden and water the other side of the garden for an hour. Depending on whether I have to work in the morning my morning usually differs. But after I start the sprinkler for the second time I will put on my work clothes or dink around on the computer for some more. Then I'll fill up my water bottles and get some crickets for my bearded dragon. I'll then feed my cricket and then go out and spray my plants that are in pots for a little bit with water. Then I shut off the sprinkler and go to work or do more work on the computer.
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@devideddi (1435)
• United States
10 Aug 11
Wow that's different and interesting. What do you have growing in your garden? And how long have you had your bearded dragon?
@devideddi (1435)
• United States
15 Aug 11
congratulations on your garden. Sounds like its doing good and big! this is the first year that one of my friends or neighbors haven't given us something from their garden. :( I had to break down and buy some okra at the grocery store!
@jambi462 (4576)
• United States
10 Aug 11
This year our garden is drastically bigger then our garden last year and it has helped keep me really entertained. I'm proud of the plants that my girlfriend and I have going out there. Right now we have beets, a couple different kinds of tomatos, a couple different kind of peppers, squash, kale, zucchini, watermelon, rutabaga, spinach, swiss chard, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, cantaloupe, and we also have some flowers and herbs going as well. I have had my bearded dragon for about a month and a half to two months and he is an awesome addition to my family. He's incredibly friendly and will even sleep on me at night time before he goes to bed. I would recommend bearded dragons as a pet because they are really friendly and real easy to take care of once you have all the necessary equipment.
@myfb2009 (8296)
• Malaysia
6 Aug 11
As for me, i will make a cup of hot milk and go brush my teeth and wash my face. After that, i will prepare the breakfast for my whole family while sipping the milk slowly. After completed the meals, i will serve it on the table and eat together with the rest of the family. I need to drink at least two cups of milk in the morning. It refreshes my mind and body.
@devideddi (1435)
• United States
8 Aug 11
That's a lot to do first thing in the morning. I'm sure everyone appreciates what you do! I guess I did that when my kids were younger. But even then not every day.
@myfb2009 (8296)
• Malaysia
9 Aug 11
When kid are still young, we need to sacrifice a lot. To make sure that they are getting the best treatment and able to grow healthily...
• Philippines
6 Aug 11
When I wake up, I raise arms and feet up and get up almost jumping. This is to perk up and start the juice flowing. If I forget to exercise, that serves as my abbreviated exercise... hahaha...
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@devideddi (1435)
• United States
10 Aug 11
lol, thanks RBBantiles
7 Aug 11
My routine when I woke up, first thing I pray first, then go to the bathroom and brush my teeth and refresh a little, then do some stretching or exercise, then help my mom to prepare breakfast, I always do same thing everyday.
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@devideddi (1435)
• United States
10 Aug 11
that's nice of you to help your mom fix breakfast!
• Philippines
6 Aug 11
First I check my cellphone if someone message me. Second. I sit on my bed doing nothing. Third, go to bathroom, gargle. Fourth, make coffee. Fifth, eat breakfast if I still have time. And if If I don't have enough time, I skip breakfast and take a shower immediately. Then go to work. That's it.
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@devideddi (1435)
• United States
9 Aug 11
I like your second one
@rollylolly (2843)
• India
7 Aug 11
The very first thing I do after I wake up is start drinking a lot of water .I pray to God for sometime . After that I go to the toilet and finish off the regular habits. Then I start doing my exercises, Yoga and meditation which continues for 45 mins. Then I take my breakfast (I keep changing my menu )followed by a cup of tea while I watch the T.V news. Then off to work in a refreshed mood .
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@kaysue4 (951)
• United States
7 Aug 11
I wish I had the energy to do all of that in the morning.
6 Aug 11
Wash my face. I battled with acne when I was younger so I hate the thought and feeling having of a dirty and sticky face while I walk around doing stuff.
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@devideddi (1435)
• United States
9 Aug 11
I think I know what you mean. If I forget to brush my teeth I realize it rear quick-like, I just get a icky feeling/taste.
@GardenGerty (157562)
• United States
6 Aug 11
It really varies. Often I wake up to hubby bringing me a cup of coffee in bed. Other days, I am up first and in the kitchen, cleaning and cooking, or doing the ever present laundry. I try to get online early, but do not always make it. No one in school at my house any more, but I sure understand how that makes a difference.
@devideddi (1435)
• United States
8 Aug 11
Sounds like you got one of the good hubby's Thanks Gardengerty`
@skysuccess (8858)
• Singapore
6 Aug 11
devideddi, For me, whether I am home or abroad, I would be heading for the showers after setting the kettle to boil a new pot of water (hotel) or turning on my coffee maker (home). I like the showers because it just get me freshen up and does help me overcome my jetlags on long duration flights. Then, it will be a hearty and nice breakfast before heading out with my favorite newspaper online.
@devideddi (1435)
• United States
8 Aug 11
sounds like you travel a lot...? A shower is another good way to wake up fast in the morning!
@anurag3786 (6267)
• India
6 Aug 11
I always wake up around 8 AM. And after that first thing I do that is brushed to my teeth and go to bathroom for fresh. And after that I have take my tea and read the newspaper. So it is my daily routine which I follow always. I always wake up that time. But sometimes when I can’t sleep very soon at night then I wake up very late in the morning.
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@devideddi (1435)
• United States
8 Aug 11
That's your body clock that wakes you up at 8. My husband never uses an alarm, his body clock just wakes him up at the same time every day.
@Mayuko (1268)
• United States
6 Aug 11
Most days I exercise early in the morning, so the first thing I do change into my workout clothes, grab a snack with tea while I surf the internet for several minutes, and then I exercise.
@devideddi (1435)
• United States
9 Aug 11
thanks mayuko, i'm gonna have to start to exercise!
@veedee13 (242)
• United States
6 Aug 11
I check what time it is and if it's still early,go back to sleep.Then I check my phone to see if someone texted me and then check my itouch for facebook and twitter.Then go to the bathroom to do my business and then clean the house and then watch tv.Typical morning stuff
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@devideddi (1435)
• United States
9 Aug 11
cool,thanks!
@Doritoes (84)
• United States
6 Aug 11
The first thing is definitely check the time! If it's time to wake up then I go wash my face and put on contacts because everything is blurry and I don't like to wear glasses. Pet my cat then get a drink and start my day!
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@devideddi (1435)
• United States
9 Aug 11
I can't see either! I mostly wear contacts but sometimes they start to hurt my eyes so I have to wear my glasses.