Lately every evening before I go to bed, I feel deep gratitude for an uneventful day, a day that I can go to bed without having anything in my mind to worry about, to be anxious about. Everybody is healthy. no sick kid for the nightNothing urgent at work that I need to deal with … Continue reading Gratitude list & rainy day →

Betty is my inner voice that brings negative thought, idea from Mo. I had to debate with her quite a lot yesterday after I found out the timeline for our visa to Indonesia that might be delayed longer than I expected. Before that, I had a great morning that started with a long hug from … Continue reading Debating with Betty →

I am embarrassed to say that in my 5 years living in Manila, I can count with one hand the number of times I had filipino food. We tried it in our first few months but each time we were disappointed so we gave up. Yesterday I didn't have lunch plan, was working nonstop and … Continue reading Trying local food & Cookie’s blood test →

I am happy to report that after 24 hrs of bouts of high fever and Tylenol, Lizzy is doing better and we managed to avoid another round of antibiotics. It's the 3rd month in a row that she gets sick with high fever. Pediatricians still don't do physical consultation so usually they suggest tele consult. … Continue reading we avoided antibiotics this time →