This morning I woke up with a headache that I don’t understand. I slept well. I’m not sick, but the headache put me on such bad mood to start the day that I wanted to print a sign in my face saying “do not talk to me”. Yet today is the day I’m taking the … Continue reading The elusive “everything is ok”.
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.
Rio de Janeiro highlights & 10k PB
We just came back from 4D3N trip to Rio de Janeiro. My last trip there was in 2017 for work and this is the family's first time. We had a super chill trip as we mostly relaxed, especially given the copacabana view we had from our airbnb. the water was cold but it didn't prevent … Continue reading Rio de Janeiro highlights & 10k PB
Our chill weekend and new cat photo
Lovely calm and joy filled weekend. Girls are really into cooking now and made mango sago dessert on Saturday. We also made pancakes together. I loved seeing them working together. Cooking is a fun team work, they get to learn what ingredients go to the food, appreciate food more. proud "chefs" Sunday morning fun outing, … Continue reading Our chill weekend and new cat photo
Switching gear: observation on ageing, body size, culture
This topic has been bubbling for a while and this week, a conversation triggered me to write it down to organize my thoughts. A colleague of mine turned 55 birthday. When I look at her, I see energy, passion for life and work, beautiful (popping red is her signature), and I love her smile. When … Continue reading Switching gear: observation on ageing, body size, culture
Happy things this week
My job security is confirmed! Yay! I have a job, and we don’t need to leave Brasilia! What a relief! In my 14 years of working, this is the first time I felt risk. We have decided to get a new cat for Lizzy. She begged a lot and we have finally decided to “cave” … Continue reading Happy things this week
