Adult chores

Mid-week check-in. This week started with a Monday morning with a visit to the US embassy to renew Lizzy's passport as she'll turn 5 next month. The process was smooth. Now waiting for her passport so we can renew her Philippine visa that expires in May. Husband finally got to renew his working visa. Yet, … Continue reading Adult chores →

Sunday extras and a dilemma

outcome of Sunday plan easy run with Sofia - GREAT! Her running friend joined too.Sofia-golf lesson 9am - Good play for Sofia, terrible for me. Just couldn't get it right.Sofia and Lizzy soccer- 10:30-12pm - Good indoor practice Me- prepare lunch as our helper left yesterday - Enjoyed making new recipesSofia- piano theory 3pm - uneventful … Continue reading Sunday extras and a dilemma →

Feeling empathy

I spent hours talking to a colleague, thinking about what is happening to her, discussing it with husband about it yesterday. The colleague is on the job market, just like me, needing to move on and find the next posting. I thought she's a strong candidate, perfect match to replace me. But then I learned … Continue reading Feeling empathy →

2021 reflections

While everybody celebrated the new year Eve, the entire family fell asleep before 8pm. hahaha... I guess that's what all the travel did to us. I got up early and want to reflect 2021. Memorable things in 2021: - i got COVID and experienced “long COVID” for 2.5 months. Learned and experienced mind body connection. … Continue reading 2021 reflections →

Colors of the paradise

Today I saw the most beautiful colors of the nature and realized why I keep woooing when seeing them even though it’s not the first time. In our agenda was island hopping and snorkeling. We departed 8am with our family friend and his kids and helped. Wife got toothache and didn’t join us. It’s just … Continue reading Colors of the paradise →