Sumba day 2: rice field, waterfall, sunset hill

We had a full day that started with 7 miles run for me at the gym. I contemplated running outside and realized that for safety reason better not, especially given that the roads are narrow and hilly. The run put me in a great mood to start the day. Breakfast was basic as there are … Continue reading Sumba day 2: rice field, waterfall, sunset hill →

Sumba day 1: early start

We got up 1am to catch a 4am flight. Everyone was sleep deprived but excited for the adventure. Sumba, an island just 45 min flight away from Bali, is not well known by foreigner or even locals. It’s pure nature and pristine. We arrived sumba around 8:30am after a short stopover at Bali. Our guide … Continue reading Sumba day 1: early start →

Workouts & vegan eats: week 1

I am starting this new series to keep track of my new experiment. Note that this week I was jet lagged 90% of the time, yet when I am not feeling extremely sleepy/dizzy, I was energetic and feeling great. Monday: 6 miles easy run. The weather was very cool, 21C when I started and it … Continue reading Workouts & vegan eats: week 1 →

5 on Friday

I am the medical concierge of the family. Every time any one needs medical attention, I am the one booking the appt, taking them to the doctor if I can. Today I am taking the girls to dentists, both require some fixing. I also booked dermatologist for Sofia, dengue vaccine shot for husband, and colonoscopy … Continue reading 5 on Friday →

Benefits of a plant-based vegan diet and my plan

While there are many claims on the benefits of a vegan diet, I wasn't sure how many of them are valid and why. What are the mechanisms through which vegan diet is superior. Here's a summary of my understanding: The removal of animal source saturated fat. It is widely accepted that saturated fat increases LDL, … Continue reading Benefits of a plant-based vegan diet and my plan →