Day 23: Tell someone you love them and why

I had a surgery earlier this week. Like most human beings, I didn’t know what to expect and I felt very vulnerable. From the cold waiting room I was witnessing a ballet of masked people dressed in blue or white, running around frantically like the White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland. “I’m late! I’m late! For a very important date!“ A robot nurse called my name after 30min … Continue reading Day 23: Tell someone you love them and why

esteleaNovember 30, 2022December 13, 20223 Comments

covid, hanoi, Inspiration, Spread the word

To my kids’ teachers on this special day

Today was the most awaited ceremony of the year in my children school: the Principal Awards ceremony. This special event usually gathers hundreds of well dressed students, parents, teachers, grand parents, brothers and sisters. But this year the Principal was alone. No crowd to cheer up, no loud clasps to congratulate each awarded student. The ceremony was live on YouTube. Yet it was fantastic, the … Continue reading To my kids’ teachers on this special day

esteleaApril 17, 2020February 9, 20212 Comments

Bantayan, Philippines, photography

Here is to beat the Monday blues

For those of you who have to deal with cold feet, red noises and grey skies .. For those of you who tend to feel like my friend Hubert those days: here is your dose of Vitamin Sea! Take a picture a day. Focus on its centre for a good 20 secondes, then slowly enlarge the view and embrace it all. Close your eyes and feel … Continue reading Here is to beat the Monday blues

esteleaMarch 19, 2016April 13, 201618 Comments

Family, Parenting, photography

Valentines: So far, so good!

“Mum, don’t plan anything for me this afternoon, I have a date with David. Remember, it’s Valentine“. My mouth fell open and I felt my heart sink. A D.A.T.E! at 5 years old. How does my little girl even knows the meaning of date? Winnie Pooh has never dated anyone, as far as I know. And Princesses don’t date, they marry directly. At least she added … Continue reading Valentines: So far, so good!

esteleaFebruary 14, 2016February 18, 201632 Comments

Family

Merry Chrismukkah !!!

Jewish by their Mum, Protestant by their Dad, born in Buddhist countries and raised in a very Catholic one. Meet my children! We are not a religious family (how could we ?) but we love traditions and the spiritual values of religions. Today is the first day of Hanukkah, so I take the lead till Christmas. Hanukkah celebrates the triumph of faith and courage over militaries, … Continue reading Merry Chrismukkah !!!

esteleaDecember 6, 2015December 14, 201518 Comments

Philippines, Photo Challenge

Mindfulness made simple

Cruising in the bluest seas of the Philippines in the early hours of the morning is a tribute to calm, peace and mindfulness. One of those precious times that naturally takes all your awareness on the present moment and makes your heart smile. As you think to yourself.. What a wonderful world… In response to the Weekly Photo Challenge on Monochromatic Continue reading Mindfulness made simple

esteleaSeptember 14, 2015September 23, 201524 Comments

Bantayan, Philippines, Photo Challenge

The world belongs to those who get up early

I am not much an early bird. To be honest, I tend to like my bed more than I like most people. Except when I am at the beach. Then I love waking up with the sun to take massive stocks of Vitamin Sea. We are blessed to live by the most beautiful beaches of the world (Make sure you add The Philippines to your bucket list, you’ll thank … Continue reading The world belongs to those who get up early

esteleaMay 13, 2015May 20, 201535 Comments