Hello. I think I may have actually played with you in 1.0 as the name sounds very familiar. I played a BLM and WHM named Adella Mary.

I got off to a slow start in ARR as I rerolled a fresh character. I play casually with a hardcore attitude, similar to what you are describing here. Unfortunately I only have a chance to get on about 3 nights a week for about 4-5 hours, so I am not available everyday.

I have 40 PLD, and 38 BLM at the moment. I am maining PLD. Leveling BLM stalled that progress, but now PLD is my main focus.

Not geared at all for end game yet.
Have not finished the storyline. Don't spoil it for me

I play Wed, Thu, Fri, and sometimes Sun nights from 8p-1 or 2a EST.

My current priorities in the game are to get to 50, start farming gear, do primals, and eventually unlock Coils to do higher tier end game.