I had this conversation with the girls a while ago and it keeps coming back to my mind. We were talking about the single mother with 3 kids from the swimming team. We weren't sure if she's divorced or the husband passed away. In this context, I said: that's why it is important that women … Continue reading Female independence →

Monday was an odd day. I had my blood test (8 tubes) at 8am, fasted. Then had to stopped eating by 930am to get back to lab for ultrasound at 2pm. I was so hungry by 1pm. Sigh..... then after finishing lunch at 2:50pm, I got a coffee at a local coffee shop which was … Continue reading Coffee & belly talk →

I think discipline is power, it’s freedom one buys for the future, yet one needs to choose what to discipline about. This idea came more clear in recent years when I shifted to pursue more what I want and need and let other things to slide as they are not as important. I used to … Continue reading Discipline always? →

This is Sofia shocking response at 8am when I got home from 4:20am flight, getting up 2:40am, and announced that I’m going for a short run. I know…. Rolling eyes. But I needed it to feel it’s a normal day. It was an easy run, jogging, in my usual route. The first 3 miles felt … Continue reading Sofia: who does that?! →

The team of 10 kids did a great job, getting 14 medals home. Lizzy got two silver for relays. So much fun watching the little kids doing their very best and the parents cheering them up. Some kids are so competitive and expects to win and medal all the time. If not, they are disappointed … Continue reading End of swim competition →