What a Friday

I was planning to take Friday slow, working from home, spending more time finishing the book. Then I checked email before going to the pool for my cross training. I got an email from my boss asking me to apply for a job, a promotion. Context: Within my organization, we change locations every 3-4 years … Continue reading What a Friday →

“Productive” week so far

"Productive" in quote because I consider doing nothing, vacation, letting mind wonder, just as productive for my soul 🙂 The conventional productivity this week has been high for me, more out of necessity given that I've taken too many days off this month. I am 99% up to date of work in 4 days, I … Continue reading “Productive” week so far →

Post-holiday thoughts

Our travel back was smooth. Once we got home 3pm, girls and I did the unpacking, pilling up dirty clothes for our helper the next day. I did a "deep cleaning" to Lizzy and cut her hair. Husband went to groceries shopping. I prepared dinner and baked apple cake for Monday's breakfast. We all dived … Continue reading Post-holiday thoughts →

Slowwwww island days

3 days in Gili Air was the perfect way to end our trip. It’s a small island, with no motorized form of transportation, surrounded by beaches, amazing sunsets, and our gorgeous 4 bedroom villa. I couldn’t have asked for a better way to wind down this trip. It is probably one of my favorite place … Continue reading Slowwwww island days →

Few days in Lombok

After our earlier descent from Rinjani, we checked into the hotel that family will join me on Sunday. It was a brilliant idea to cut our hiking trip short as we all badly needed a hot shower and normal bathroom. The next day, Sunday, we had a long breakfast by the beach, recounting our stories … Continue reading Few days in Lombok →