5 on Friday: uplifting

I feel I am on my uplifting mode - up up up! I went to get groceries for our chinese new year eve dinner and look what I found and got. After seeing Kae's obsession wit salsa, I had to get them! hahahah.... I am not sure I will have them, probably as dressing of … Continue reading 5 on Friday: uplifting →

Feeling the shift of focus

Since we got back from Bali and transitioned to work, every night the girls would ask me before bed, how was your day? What was the best of your day? First thing comes to mind is what I did at work, and I'd say "busy". Sofia would ask: was it a good day? I'd say … Continue reading Feeling the shift of focus →

Happy little surprises of the day

A Philippine client emailed me to great me about Chinese New Year. He didn't know I left the Philippines already. It was super nice that he took the extra mile to let me know he remembers me and wants to keep in touch despite I don't work in the Philippines anymore. Our US house got … Continue reading Happy little surprises of the day →

Kids activities (1st and 4th graders)

I meant to record what the girls do here in Jakarta for a while. Note that school is 15 min walking distance to our place, 10 min by car so commuting time is short, a privilege in Jakarta. They go to school from 7:30am to 2pm. Monday: 3-4pm: Sofia online mandarin lesson 2:45-3:45pm: Lizzy swimming … Continue reading Kids activities (1st and 4th graders) →

Don’t let ego get in the way

Sofia asked me about what Ego is as she saw Ryan Hall's book Ego is the Enemy. I didn't know how to explain the concept. I told her I'll think about an example. Yesterday I wanted to book the cruise trip to visit Komodo Island, with a change of schedule than originally planned as hubby … Continue reading Don’t let ego get in the way →