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Our New Journey

living to the fullest

Author: Coco

I have always loved traveling and travel often for work. But 2.5 years ago we moved to Manila and started to travel more for leisure. It was the start of our journey to explore the world and ourselves as a family. My daughters love traveling with passion and always want to go to new places, meet new people, try new food. This blog will record our journey in this new living style and my thoughts around it.

Ups and downs

Ups: kids are allowed to go to the malls/restaurants! YAY! On day 1 of the new rule, we walked to high street after dinner and girls had ice cream. It comes with two funny stories. First, hubby and I saw this new place a while ago and the sign says: authentic milk ice cream. Hubby … Continue reading Ups and downs →

Coco Journal 1 Comment February 5, 2022 2 Minutes

Quiet return to school

Both girls are back to hybrid learning this Wednesday. Omicron peaked in Manila by end of January so we moved to a lower restriction level where international schools can resume hybrid learning. I am so happy they get to go back to school for few more months. We are introducing some changes. As Lizzy joined … Continue reading Quiet return to school →

Coco Journal 1 Comment February 3, 2022 1 Minute

When to be flexible

It was national holiday in the Philippines to celebrate lunar year so we had busy day. I started with a run followed by 30 min full body strength session at the gym. Look who came to pay me a visit? So cute! She's asking if gym is opened for kids so she can workout with … Continue reading When to be flexible →

Coco Journal 3 Comments February 2, 2022 2 Minutes

January Favorites

Read: I finished 6 books this month. I know I'm surprised that I read that much when I was stressed with interview prep half of the month. I guess reading has became my coping mechanisms on stressful time, a vehicle to calm my mind before bed. I enjoyed all of them, except Writers & Lovers … Continue reading January Favorites →

Coco Book, Favorites 3 Comments February 1, 2022 3 Minutes

Happy New Year!!!

the month long planned dinner to celebrate Chinese new year finally happened on Sunday. The official new year eve is actually Monday but to ease preparation, we celebrated it early. Hubby and I planned the menu weeks in advance and I did some preparation throughout last week and I'm happy to report that it turned … Continue reading Happy New Year!!! →

Coco Celebration, Food, Journal 2 Comments January 31, 2022 1 Minute

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