One of the hardest thing for a mom is to see your kid suffer and I got to experience it when Sofia was 15 years old. She fell from a playground equipment (2 or 3 meters) when playing. She immediately started crying and continued to cry when I carried her to home (30 min walk). … Continue reading Day 190: Sofia’s first accident
This Saturday will be Sofia's 8th birthday. I can't believe how time flies and she's a big girl already. So today I want to share her past birthday pictures, which is quite telling how she has changed over the years Year 1: shy, attached mommy Year 2: chubby, very cool, no smile Year 3: curious, … Continue reading Day 189: week of Sofia’s birthday
I am grateful to start the day with a run with Sofia. (I slept poorly but it didn't change our new routine) I am grateful to have the entire office floor for me, AC on freezing temperature, laughing out loud in calls, and un-interrupted when writing my opening remarks for an important meeting. (Don't mind … Continue reading Day 184: Wednesday grateful list
First day back to office after WFH for 175 days! What a record. Office is having a new meaning now, especially after I finished Deep Work, how timely! Now I have the perfect set up to apply its principles (summarised below) Before I left home, I packed lunch for the whole family so I don't … Continue reading Day 176: first day back to office for Deep Work
As I mentioned, I'll be going back to office starting next week. This is not because COVID is under control in Manila (it's not!), but on an exceptional basis approved by the management to only 3 of us who live close to office (no need to take public transportation), have small kids at home, and … Continue reading Day 174: back to office plan
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