My typical weekday begins with the jarring sound of my alarm, at 6:00 a. I stumble out of bed, (comma separating introductory phrase) and head straight to the kitchen. There, I brew a strong cup of coffee, (comma separating independent clauses joined by a conjunction) and prepare a quick breakfast of toast and fruit. After that, I shower, get dressed, and gather my belongings—keys, wallet, phone, (commas separating items in a series) and laptop. By 7:30 a.m., I'm out the door, ready to face the commute. During the workday, I attend meetings, answer emails, and work on various projects. At lunchtime, I usually grab a sandwich or salad, (comma separating independent clauses joined by a conjunction) sometimes with colleagues. In the evening, around 6:00 p.m., I return home, (comma separating introductory phrase) cook dinner, and relax. Sometimes, I watch a show, read a book, or chat with friends. Finally, around 10:00 p.m., (comma after introductory phrase) I prepare for bed and drift off to sleep. "What a day!" I think, (quotation marks and comma separating dialogue) before closing my eyes.