I am amazed by how fast I lost my cardio fitness when I stopped running about a month ago. I tried to jog at the gym this Wednesday when it was Sofia's morning jog day. I did 20 min of very slow jog and felt challenged. Opsss.... what just happened? Not sure. Is it possible … Continue reading Fitness loss? →

This amazing sunrise, 5:30am. I would never stop getting amazed when I see the wonder of the nature. Yet, I feel like needing to remind myself to look at it more often. How much I appreciate the nature also depends on my mental state. When I am anxious, stressed out, negative, I don't appreciate it … Continue reading What made me smile →

I am so glad to be back home. Sitting together for a normal dinner feels special. Watching the girls eagerly wanting to say something, raising their hands, make me smile. Sleeping in my own bed, despite having to endure hubby's snore, is comforting. Having my mom comforting the girls while I'm not home feels safe … Continue reading Home sweet home →

My solo trip is coming to an end. Last minute twist made me check in at a hotel for my last night in Manila. It was a good twist as I got to spend one day all by myself, at a hotel that I wanted to try but never got to. I enjoyed time alone … Continue reading Ready to go home →

I consider myself an open-minded person who respects other lifestyles. I try not to judge but I must admit that I JUDGE all the time. It seems hard not to when we see other people's actions. Just to take yesterday's example. I met with 3 people. I had lunch at a former colleague. The person … Continue reading Keeping judgements to myself →