What a funny way to finish a race!!!!!! I came out 3rd on women for the 10km race (overall, not even age group!). I didn't even PB. That's the most hilarious experience. But let me start from the beginning I arrived 6:30am, did 15 min warm up (dynamic stretching and few minutes jogging) because otherwise … Continue reading What a surprise: I podiumed!
Finally home
I finally slept in my own bed last night after being away for 10 days, 3 cities, and stressful presentation in Portuguese. The trip to Campo Grande was peaceful although a bit sad for seeing Sofia grow more independent but otherwise it was a lovely semi-solo trip. The trip to São Paulo was super tiring. … Continue reading Finally home
This is the best season of my life
This is the end poem from my morning meditation and I love it "Ten thousand flowers in spring, the moon in autumn,A cool breeze in summer, snow in winter.If your mind isn't clouded by unnecessary things,This is the best season of your life." The swimming trip reached to an end yesterday. I left Sofia with … Continue reading This is the best season of my life
Celebrate her firm no
I’m at a swimming competition trip with Sofia. Technically I’m not with her as I’m not staying with her at the hotel. She moves around and does everything with her team. I just show up during competition time. This distance is actually good because she gets to spend more time with her team mates who … Continue reading Celebrate her firm no
Weekend and Feeling the shift in parenting
We had a usual chill weekend. I had a strong feeling about needing to shift my way to parent my girls but can't put a finger on what and how. I returned to blank pages to organize my thoughts, to craft a plan (slowdown, reflect, research), and felt a bit better as I started the … Continue reading Weekend and Feeling the shift in parenting