This week started strong with good news from my knees MRI results, no fracture, no ligament tear other than age and load related degeneration. According to ChatGTP, it’s super common for aging runners. I’ll still see a knee specialist to get expert read, but it is a big relief for me to know that nothing … Continue reading 10 year anniversary low key celebration and unexpected running scene in Fortaleza →

Our weekend was quite full this time, we fit a lot in. I am glad to have taken 3 days off in Lima so I had the mental energy to roll on. Saturday: Lizzy had a swim meet up at our club. we left home 6:30am to arrive for 7am warm up. While she did … Continue reading Packed weekend →

This week Sofia was in Panama for her first international MUN conference. She seems to be having fun. The organizers are really good at keeping parents updated everyday, several times a day, which is assuring. The house is super quiet when there is only one kid at home. Even the evenings feel less chaotic, rushing. … Continue reading Temporary routine following travel →

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 →