This was my last week at the current job and I figured out what I'll miss from this: people. It's always about people. Probably not all of the people I worked with, but a selected few that I'll miss interacting in a daily basis. They throw me a farewell dinner, gifts that represent Indonesia (batik … Continue reading 7 on Friday →

I have 4 weekends left in Jakarta, crazy to think about it, so soon, although not sudden. I recall the 2-3 weeks before we left Manila, I was in a sadness state for leaving the "perfect" life behind to a new place with unknowns and less exciting life. This time around, I feel nearly zero … Continue reading Last 4 weekends in Jakarta →

This is the season of chaos, mess, endless to-do list, sleepless nights, excitement, anticipation, family planning, reflection, and savoring. What's saving my sanity despite not sleeping past 2am? My husband. He's the best partner I can ask for to go through these big life changes. I am very glad that our ideas are fully aligned, … Continue reading People and thoughts that are saving me →

Jet lag is not progressing and that is fine. I am being fueled by excitement and lengthy to-do list before our move. My current schedule goes like this, wake up 1 or 2am, lie in bed, rest, until my mimd spins off with to-do lists. Get up at 4am, start my day as usual. Tackle … Continue reading Things I do when I wake up at 1am →

Day 5 since I got back and almost none progress so far. The last two nights I woke up 2am and 1am, exactly 4 hours of sleep. Both days I took 2-3 hrs nap. Other than that, I am running and strength training as if I were normal (I am not!). I try to bring … Continue reading Jet lag (zero progress), moving (progressing) →