We had an absolutely AMAZING family day!!! Since we moved to Manila, given the local culture of going to church on Sunday, our helpers don't work on Sunday and i had to explain the girls that Sunday is family day. And since then, I've tried to honour the name by doing things together as a … Continue reading Day 133: amazing family day
Few months ago amid the pandemic and stay at home for indefinite time, I bought some crafting projects for the girls and myself. I haven't done crafting for ages because "such a waste of time". I was so wrong. The act of monotonous action, doing something actively but not having to focus on it, it's … Continue reading Day 132: never give up & my favorite food list
The concept of being productive changed a lot over the years. I would say pre and post Ph.D is when I made the switch. In my teens and twenties, I would feel guilty if I am not doing something productive. Even if I read, I need to read something for personal growth, otherwise it's not … Continue reading Day 131: a productive day
We have confirmed cases in our building, like 20 or so. They have been isolated but still. This is getting real. But for mysterious reasons I am not really taking in the news because what else can we do? what is under our control? We are already not going out much. We don't ride elevator … Continue reading Day 130: not taking in the bad news
Favorites lately: Very hard to read for parents. Totally feeling it, work life balance? Avoiding mid-life crisis. Digital detox vs. mindfulness I'm approaching 40 in few months, will do this list too. Why do we get from books? Rotating list to make. New favorite podcasts: Gratitude Diary, How's work ----------- Lunch spread: tons of veggies … Continue reading Day 129: favorite links
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