Books lately

I finished 34 books so far and had a quite few 5 star books. Sapiens: overdue book that I listened to the audiobook over 2 weeks running time. It blowed my mind. Useful, not true: I love every single book of Derek Sivers. They are short, concise, and profound. The changing world order. Listened during … Continue reading Books lately →

Joyful things and moments (v1)

I love what vacation takes me mentally as I pause, slowdown, reflect in simple life pleasures and moments. My sleep scores have improved a lot, my resilience level went to its highest level, and my overall wellbeing is at its optimal level. I hope to continue cultivating rest, pause, mindfulness, and appreciation of small things … Continue reading Joyful things and moments (v1) →

2024 goals check-in

I may have not opened my goal list since I wrote it down, I know, embarrassing. But let's see how did I do without actually have to check them. The world of the year is OPENING. Opening to new ideas, selectively, and mindfully. I think overall I have done it well. PERSONAL GOALS Mindfulness. Meditate. … Continue reading 2024 goals check-in →

Life maintenance & transition to routines

We got back on Saturday evening and had a relaxing Sunday. A good long run, groceries shopping, meal prepping (crepes, berries chia jam, apple cake, veggie prep and sauce for my buddha bowls, aduki lotus porridge), and 3 hours of reading the book while Sofia caught up with her piano theory replay, finally I watched … Continue reading Life maintenance & transition to routines →

Cost of Sumba/Bali trip & what I learned this time

Cost for 14D13N (USD): 6829 Flights: Jakarta to Sumba, Sumba to Bali, Bali to Jakarta. 1200 for 4 person. Sumba leg including 5 nights at 4 start hotels, dedicated driver and guide, breakfast at the hotel and lunch boxes, entrance fees and tip to the guide: 2000 Bali Kuta villa (4N) with daily cleaning: 880 … Continue reading Cost of Sumba/Bali trip & what I learned this time →