Oct 5,
This is my favorite view of my new running route, by the new house. For some reason this exact spot transports me somewhere else. It makes me thing of the south of France.
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Quinceanera
Oct 4,
Tonight we went to the Quinceanera party of one of my friend's daughter. We have known her since she was a baby. It was a really nice party, and I was grateful to be included, but it was also difficult as, for one reason or another, we didn't do something special for our own girls when they turned 15. Different traditions, and different life circumstances. Sofia turned 15 right in the thick of the pandemic, and Bella had just arrived in Boston and we hardly knew anyone. But both are loved so much, and I hope they always know it.
5k
Oct 4,
This morning I went to a Halloween-themed 5K with some friends. It was a beautiful day. It got a little hot towards the end, but it was nice to be out there. Not a bad day to start the day.
Under the tulip tree
Oct 1,
I just finished this book. A sad story, but it is important to remember and learn from the past.
Coffee Emporium
Sep 28,
It had been a while since we took a photo together at Coffee Emporium, so here is one to remember later.
Last Poland trip for now
Sep 26,
This past week I was in Poland for work. We flew into Warsaw, and I went to Lodz for a day to visit my team. I am switching jobs on Nov 1st, and I don't think my new team has people in Poland, so it is good bye for now. I have always loved my trips there, so hoping to be back sometime.
River walk
Sep 20,
In our new house, we live close to the river. And going towards the river is definitely Kika's favorite walk. We can only go there over the weekend, when we are not rushing and we can enjoy the morning walk and the morning light.
Sabbatical Post
Sep 17,
A few weeks ago, at work, they asked me if I would be ok if my sabbatical story got published. They are trying to promote the company benefits to the outside world, so I said yes. I thought it would be posted in some obscure part of our website, but it was actually posted front page on LinkedIn. The sabbatical was a long time ago now, but it definitely remains one of the best decisions. So happy that I did this for myself and for the family.
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Second [back to] Boston Week
Sep 14,
This is my second week back to Boston, and I am happy to be here. I am also making the most out of it, knowing that my time here is limited.
I arrived on Tuesday morning and went straight to the office. This time around I am staying with grandma and grandpa and took an Uber to their house at the end of the workday. I had to get up at 3:30am to catch my 6:00am flight, so it was an early night.
On Wednesday afternoon I had a happy hour with people from work, and Thursday night Cheryl, me, and a couple others played pickleball and had dinner nearby. On Friday I ran to the office, did some weights in the gym, and ran back to get ready for the workday. I was pretty much alone in the office, but I enjoyed the walk there and back. And the walk right after dinner.
On Saturday morning I finally took myself to Castle Island, which I never had a chance to visit while we lived here. I did a 6.5 mile run and then walked the 3.5 miles back. It was a beautiful day, with perfect running weather, and perfect to be out and about. I was happy to be there, surrounded by water and taking it all in without having to rush back.
This morning I walked to the gym at work, ran 1 mile to loosen my legs after yesterday's long run, did some weights, and walked back. And this afternoon grandpa and I did another 5.2 mile walk through the Commons, Newbury Street, the Charles River Esplanade, and North Side. We were also lucky to have beautiful sunny, but not too hot, weather for that.
Tomorrow is back to the office, and Tuesday afternoon I head back to Cincinnati.
Old photos
Sep 9,
A couple of old photos unearthed by grandma and grandpa. The first one I had not seen in a while. The second I had never seen. Grandma looking good.
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