This week is flying back and everyday I finish tired and wonder what did I do? lots of meetings! what did I do in those meetings? Nothing that makes me feel productive or good use of my time. Yet, somehow they are part of the work. I am planning to batch the meetings, have two … Continue reading Friday: updates of the week →

I really enjoyed our Saturday because it started with a great solo long run, 9 miles outside and 5 miles inside the jardin botanico with trails like these that are narrow, shaded, and so quiet. I stopped by the farmers market after my run, got fresh produce and went home with husband. Girls just finished … Continue reading Perfect Saturday →

This is the phrase from my husband when I told him about a shocking news from work. I won’t go into details but it’s related to job security. I rationally believe that my job is secure 99%, yet emotionally that 1% has overtaken my mental space on Friday. We can deal with good news and … Continue reading Let the bullet fly a bit longer →

When the gas explosion experience happened, I told my manager who was visiting Brazil that every move is like a giving birth. It's painful, it's beautiful, and mothers tend to forget the pain quickly. 🙂 Yesterday we received our shipment from the US that he left 8 years ago when we decided to move to … Continue reading Time machine experience →

The more I travel, the faster I learned to smooth back to family life as soon as I get back. Saturday I arrived home 11am, unpack right away, got groceries with the girls, had abundant vegetables as lunch, and took a long nap. I was still feeling quite tired so went to bed early to … Continue reading Fast transition back to routine →