Midweek check-in & last week workout

I am focusing on slowing down this week. With my manager's visit last week, I felt exhausted. This week I've set the intention to slowdown. I am very happy with the Advent Calendar activity so far. We haven't done it for few years because I thought it's too much work. Since girls love it so … Continue reading Midweek check-in & last week workout →

Fantastic weekend with proud moments

We had a busy and very fun weekend. Saturday: there was a Bazard event at the school. Girls had swim practice so we went there early to have lunch and then looked around before swimming. I got home with Sofia before 3pm, exhausted due to being outdoor for 4 hrs. Then Sofia had piano theory … Continue reading Fantastic weekend with proud moments →

November books & Friday fun

November was the month that I got back into reading, seriously, fascinating, addicted, non-stop. The key was to find books that really got to me, and free blocks of time. After the prophet. Fanatic introduction to islam. I love the writing style, story telling of historical events. I got to understand some of things I … Continue reading November books & Friday fun →

Surprisingly good day

As I mentioned, I had to have one-on-one lunch with my manager who I don't particularly like. The lunch went on for 2 hrs and it was surprisingly pleasant. I managed to make two corn pies after work as we have a bake sale for charity at work on Thursday. I am excited for colleagues … Continue reading Surprisingly good day →

Midweek check in

I am so glad that I'm almost half way through this hectic and stressful week due to my manager visit. Let me just say, he's not a pleasant person to be around. Let me give you one concrete example to illustrate: we were having a lunch meeting with a high level official, several ranks higher … Continue reading Midweek check in →