I feel like under the water…. Trying to keep afloat but keep falling back below the surface. The feeling of being overwhelmed is real but is it? So let’s do an objective review of my Tuesday which is typical since we moved to Jakarta. 5am I got up in the silent to start my day, … Continue reading Identifying source of feeling overwhelmed →

We finally found out what Lizzy has.. poor girl. She woke up again with a fever on Thursday so we went to the clinic right away. The doctor did a physical exam and ordered blood, urine, and stool tests. Getting her blood withdrawn was our first battle. A few hours later, her blood results came … Continue reading Finding what Lizzy has →

I kind of feel overwhelmed by the amount of work I have in my new role. Partly it is because I am new to the program, partly because the program is huge, and lastly because the team I am working with is not as proactive and disciplined as my previous team in Manila. This means … Continue reading Time to delegate & sick child →

Slowly I feel we are settling down, despite not having all we need (bathroom mats, baking sets, more bowls and plates). On Monday I ventured out for a morning jog. I did 4.5 miles around the stadium, mostly shaded, with many other runners, and only 0.4 miles away from our condo. I felt so lucky … Continue reading Building routines back →