Monday is a drag

Why Mondays are already so overwhelming? I managed to tackle the most urgent tasks during my 8 hours in the office without proper lunch break. When I left, I was exhausted and had a headache. I asked the girls how was there Monday. Sofia said: Monday is a drag. Class is boring but two funny … Continue reading Monday is a drag →

Club med bintan day 3: this is surreal

I feel like my thoughts about this club med experience evolves quickly over the days. I’ll do a full recap and review at the end of our trip. Main takeaway of day 3: this is too surreal, so out of this world experience. Our day started earlier, girls were up by 6:30 so we had … Continue reading Club med bintan day 3: this is surreal →

Pre-travel jittery and amazing 5k

It was a bittersweet day in our family. Grandma left with daddy to China. Sofia was super sad but hold her tears after taxi departed. Such a caring girl. To lessen her sadness we agreed to have grandma back for her birthday, but first we will see her again in China in July. Having something … Continue reading Pre-travel jittery and amazing 5k →

Sprinting to the finishing line

Finishing work tasks this week feels like sprinting a 5k race. I had 6 meetings yesterday and went home exhausted, but happy that I managed to do all I wanted to do. It's not a low season at work so it feels indulgent to take vacation now. Good thing is that many of us international … Continue reading Sprinting to the finishing line →

Assorted updates

I loved being back at home with the girls after a packed trip and took the Sunday completely free of plans. I felt like spending half of my days in the kitchen, making lunch and dinner, and meal prepping breakfast (crepes, carrot cakes) and snacks (cookies). One of my ways to express love to my … Continue reading Assorted updates →