My approach on meeting new people

I am aiming to meet new people from the office every day, over lunch or coffee. I would have said I get anxious about meeting new people in my early 30s, but no longer. I don't have to prepare or think about what to talk about before the meeting... just go with the flow. I … Continue reading My approach on meeting new people →

Mindful parenting during transition

Despite our move's hectic life schedule last month, I finished two short books about TCK (Third Culture Kid). I am TCK myself just didn't realize it until I read it. I vividly remember the first day I went to the new school in Buenos Aires when I was 9 years old. I was placed with … Continue reading Mindful parenting during transition →

Almost perfect Sunday & weekly workout

Our Sunday started with a good run. I did 7 miles alone before going back home to get Sofia for another 3. She hasn't run since we moved, and her first run went very well. Our plan was to do 2 miles, but because there were so much to see on street, she felt good … Continue reading Almost perfect Sunday & weekly workout →

Take time to process & things I am putting off

I feel like surfacing to the water slowly as I am making progress meeting my deadlines this Friday. I had a full day at work, yet I spent 40 min chatting with my previous team in Manila. I really needed it... to vent out what I am going through while hearing he's feeling the same … Continue reading Take time to process & things I am putting off →

Identifying source of feeling overwhelmed

I feel like under the water…. Trying to keep afloat but keep falling back below the surface. The feeling of being overwhelmed is real but is it? So let’s do an objective review of my Tuesday which is typical since we moved to Jakarta. 5am I got up in the silent to start my day, … Continue reading Identifying source of feeling overwhelmed →