The two days in Bangkok was the final cherry to the top of girls swimming experience in Asia. I was close to cry when I looked at them in action in those two days. I am inspired by their commitment, hardworking, and courage to be competing with the best junior swimmers from Asia international schools. … Continue reading 2 days in Bangkok for swim meet up: EPIC! →

Recent dining table topics #1: family values Context: we are staying at a Manila friend’s house for the Bangkok swim competition. The husband stayed in Manila for work when the wife moved to Bangkok for work (she is my colleague). Sofia: I don’t understand why P (husband) stays for work instead of going to Bangkok … Continue reading Conversations with the girls →

It was my last normal weekend in Jakarta. I thought about how to make it memorable or special and came to the conclusion that I like our weekends just how it is. My favorites moments this weekend include post run through this short green path near our building to cool down physically and mentally Venturing … Continue reading Weekend of lasts →

This week has been a roller coaster. Every day I want to write a post I said to myself: maybe tomorrow when this is fixed. I’m happy that things sorted out and the week needed up in an extremely high note. The struggles and plan changes. I had a panic moment when the shipping company … Continue reading Epic day!!! →

This was the penultimate weekend I have in Jakarta. One more "normal" weekend here and we leave. Saturday: I woke up 6am, went to the gym for an enjoyable 6 miles TM run. Sofia wanted to do her own swimming drills, so after I showered, I accompanied her to the pool for 30 min swim … Continue reading -2 weekend in Jakarta →