Day 157: getting ready for school

Girls will start "full time" school next Monday. We are all super excited but also a bit anxious because it will be full school day schedule, from 7:30 to 12:30pm for Lizzy who will start preschool 4, and 7:30 to 2:15pm for Sofia who will start grade 2. They will follow a similar schedule and … Continue reading Day 157: getting ready for school →

Day 142: Sofia’s busy schedule

It was a weird/lazy week day for me but a busy one for Sofia. Sofia started her two weeks' long online math class that is taught in mandarin (not her native language). I am very impressed as I can only imagine me learning physics in french. Sofia's schedule yesterday: 6am-7am: wake up and read in … Continue reading Day 142: Sofia’s busy schedule →

Day 139: money priorities

During my run yesterday I listened to the latest episode of Best of Both Worlds They talked about what they splurge and what they skim and I thought about what's for me. Things I splurge: travel: I feel zero guilty spending 10k over a month trip to Europe last year. It brought us the best … Continue reading Day 139: money priorities →

Day 132: never give up & my favorite food list

Few months ago amid the pandemic and stay at home for indefinite time, I bought some crafting projects for the girls and myself. I haven't done crafting for ages because "such a waste of time". I was so wrong. The act of monotonous action, doing something actively but not having to focus on it, it's … Continue reading Day 132: never give up & my favorite food list →

Day 128: new tutor

I found a new tutor for the girls and they absolutely love her!!! The story is the following: given that we are not moving to China and need to stay put in Manila for upcoming months including home schooling 100% of the time if needed. I've been avidly looking for tutor for the girls, not … Continue reading Day 128: new tutor →