People that work have only one day to do all the chores. On the positive side, Sunday is then allocated as a rest, relaxation and fun day. Except that many restaurants are also closed.
In the US, my routine is simple and familiar. I can do all my errands without getting tired and without having to go home to drop things off. I start out at the gym. I do my workout, throw on my jacket and jump in my car. Many of the stores that I frequent are nearby; the grocery store, pharmacy, tailor. Even if I go to several different stores for groceries they are all easily within a five mile range.
I put all the "stuff" in the trunk of the car, run the rest of the errands and go home. I put it all away, take a shower and I'm done for the day and it's not even lunchtime.
In Paris, I also have a long list of errands. In May there are so many holidays that I have to "stock up" a or I risk not having an ingredient or a band aid or laundry soap when I need it.
Off I go. It is not normal to run errands in workout clothes. I walk to and from the gym in workout clothes and that's a bit unusual; most woman change into street clothes to go home (even if they don't shower).
Sometimes I run errands before working out and sometimes I work out then take a shower and change into street clothes before going out to do the errands. I have tried both schedules, they both work so it just depends on what is going on.
My errands are always in different directions. I have to organize them, using the apartment as a "hub". I go off in one direction with my trusty cart, do everything possible in that area, come home, drop it all off and then head out in a different direction for another "load". Yesterday I didn't finish all the chores until about 2 PM. That's OK, it's also interesting. There's always something new to see. I also feel a sense of satisfaction when everything is in order (at least for a day or two).
