I get very well rested sleep while on vacation. I feel free and open to anything. I am in better mood, less concerned about unexpected things. I want to keep it during "normal" life too. I wonder what makes vacation mode so relaxing. Few ideas: Lack of life maintenance to-do list. No appointment to book. … Continue reading Vacation mode takeaway →

Trip planning as stress relief. During my big meeting prep this week , I finished booking and planning our Argentina trip. I feel quite happy about it. The anticipation of a good vacation, carefully planned, hoping to surprise the family. Hang out with my work boys. This week I came to Sau Paulo Tuesday afternoon. … Continue reading What are you into- SHU copy cat edition →

We had a low key weekend which is what I needed before upcoming trips. Yet, it was not uneventful. On Saturday evening, girls were playing volleyball in our condominium and suddenly the electricity went off. I went out as I heard dog barking and saw Lizzy running back, panicking. An electricity box exploded, near where … Continue reading weekend & workout log & new training app →

The rest of our weekend went smooth, despite I had to work half of Saturday. While we waited for Sofia to come back, Lizzy helped me make chicken milanesas. Yes! she did all the steps! Cookie and Bubble had a HUGE fight that ended up with blood and two lost nails from Cookie who attacked … Continue reading Random updates →

Sofia left with her swim team for the competition Wednesday afternoon. It’s 2.5 hrs away from Brasilia and she’s going with the club. I was concerned as she doesn’t really have friends with this group, she’s the youngest as this competition is for kids 13 years and older. She turned 13 the second day of … Continue reading Emotional and physical ride from last couple of days →