When September starts, I feel like the year is ending soon. Time flies and faster each hear. Thinking of upcoming events make me realize that the year is ending soon. September: hardcore training for the marathon, Sofia birthday, Sofia school field trip. October: Chicago marathon week, school break the last week of October, Lombok booked. … Continue reading Last third of 2023 already?
Month: August 2023
It is okay to let it go sometimes
Tuesday started with a good quality run. When I got home to pack girls lunch before they had to head out... a major "drama" was happening at home. Daddy is making Lizzy read chinese alphabet, Lizzy is not happy about it, daddy insists he will not take her to school if she doesn't finish reading. … Continue reading It is okay to let it go sometimes
Workout report & funny conversation with the dermatologist
Last week's workout, 7 weeks until the race Monday: 4 miles run on treadmill. 30 min core and stability from dynamic runner. 30 min stretching yoga. Tuesday: 6.4 miles quality run (2 mi warm-up, 12 sets of 200 meters at 6:42/min with 1 min walk recovery, 2 mi cool down). Did it on the dot … Continue reading Workout report & funny conversation with the dermatologist
Chinatown and Aloha
Our adventurous spirit continued. After Sunday long run for me and golf lessons for the girls, we went to explore PIK. An artificial island built on the ocean. Completely new city and development. It is crazy to think how it was built, isn't it? The area has two attractions, one is the Chinatown and that … Continue reading Chinatown and Aloha
Visit to Cafe Batavia, from Dutch colonial time
Since we arrived Jakarta, we haven't done much local exploration, out of laziness, heat and traffic. This is about to change as we are trying to do a bit more on weekends so we don't leave the city in few years and haven't visited the must visit places. This Saturday we checked the first MUST … Continue reading Visit to Cafe Batavia, from Dutch colonial time
Our New Journey 