TGIF!!! The first week back to work/school is finally approaching to end. It went well, I didn't feel exhausted thanks to intentionally plan rest and recover. Girls are happy to be back and excited to start new routines as many changes were introduced. I finally got a hammock!!! After seeing Sam and Elizabeth enjoying so … Continue reading Good first week back
Category: Journal
August goal list & physical update
We are more than half way through 2026 and August feels like a new beginning. This must be the sign of a well rested summer break. In August, I am returning to few goal lists and tracking. Specifically, I want to get back to few grounding rituals: Meditation, morning 10+ min. Will aim to end … Continue reading August goal list & physical update
Summer vacation reflection and “not easing back” to routine
One week of nature centered trip was the perfect way to end this summer break. Although I worked 3 weeks while we were in DC, the change of routine and scenery tricked my mind to think I had longer vacation time. And the week of pure nature, often time without signal, made the time felt … Continue reading Summer vacation reflection and “not easing back” to routine
Trip reflection and first day back home
Our return travel went well overall. Girls had fun taking selfies After Miami stopover, our flight back was 7 hrs. Lizzy watched Harry Porter series, Sofia read and reviewed her photo album, and I watched Friends and Neighbors (recommended by a friend and quite good!). 10 min before landing, Lizzy was super excited to finally … Continue reading Trip reflection and first day back home
And just like that… summer in DC is over
The last few days were filled with shopping trips, meeting with friends, playdates with my best friend in DC, movie, and semifinal!!! Sofia got quite a few shirts this time. I learned about the new teenager clothing brand Brandy, which is one size only. Mmmm… how inclusive that is. the store in Georgetown was sooo … Continue reading And just like that… summer in DC is over
Our New Journey 