Every biz trip to DC has been packed since I left DC in 2017, but this time felt even more because I also shortened it one day when I realized I would finish all the meetings by Friday 11am, so I changed my flight to arrive Saturday 6am instead of Sunday 1am. The good: I … Continue reading What a week in DC →

4:10am Starting the day with the sound of running water. We got a new water fountain for Cookie as cats prefer moving water like from toilet and shower. I am enjoying it as much as Cookie because it’s so soothing to listen to it. 6am The pink sky during sunrise. Photo doesn’t do justice so … Continue reading Brights spot of an ordinary Wednesday →

I had planned to re start reading non fiction for 10 min before starting my work day. Then a friend called and I decided to spend 30 min chatting with him instead. Good call! Two meetings in and it was already lunch time. I went with two colleagues to the same buffet place. I like … Continue reading Tuesday thoughts →

We had 4 days long weekend and I LOVED IT! We didn't do much except Lizzy's birthday on Friday and I really like it that way. Even when we lived in Jakarta, in the middle of the city surrounded by shops, malls, people, we rarely do much on weekends. Now that our house is bigger … Continue reading Building our new weekend routine →

Inspired by Elizabeth, I started drafting this day in life post Tuesday evening only finishing now Friday morning (which is a holiday). Work continued to take over my day with little breaks, but I am managing to get back meditation, strength training, and duolingo back this week. Small steps each way 🙂 4:30am I woke … Continue reading A day in life: 4.15.2025 →