We are leaving today for New Zealand. My actual birthday is tomorrow, on Christmas, so the family suggested to give me the gift and the cake before we leave. I got the best presents ever!!! #1. Portrait of me and daddy made by Sofia. Look at the details, my necklace pendant. # 2. portrait of … Continue reading Early birthday celebration and pre departure stress →

My whole life until 40s has been focused to be productive, to progress, to advance, to prove myself, to get where I want to be, whatever that is. I think I found the place. I am learning to slowdown, to live in the present as I have nowhere else I want to be than here. … Continue reading Ways to slowdown →

I did not envision our weekend to turn out like this but well this is life. Friday: Lizzy wasn't feeling good and had some fever so she slept with me, I did not sleep well. I was hoping that she feels better the next day. Her fever went up to 39.3 and she complained about … Continue reading Sickness report →

I am very glad to be back home with my family. Even though it was only 3 days trip, it felt longer for everybody including myself. My flight home was smooth and got back home by midnight. I slept 3 hrs before getting ready for an important work meeting. I wasn't in my best given … Continue reading Back to home: some good news →

I arrived Shanghai Tuesday 5:40am, overnight flight which never is pleasant but most effective way to give me buffer time. I got home 8am, ate kabocha for breakfast and went to the government agency right away. 10:15am all was done and went very smooth. Such a relief. I took a nap while mom made lunch. … Continue reading From Shanghai →