In 2016 I achieved three out of four goals, Then I set the bar a bit higher: five goals for 2017. I failed at almost all of them but hey, it’s still alright. In this article I’ll go over the goals first, and then cheer myself up with 5 things that matter. Goals Review 1. Run 10km… Continua a leggere 2017: a Wonderful Year of Failures
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3 Lessons Learned Before Turning 38
Today I turn 38 and I feel totally entitled to write this paternalistic post about important life matters. And since I’ve no kids, this time I’ll be addressing my readers as my imaginary children, or I should say my imaginary readers as my children. Looking back, connecting the dots, and reflecting on where I stand, I… Continua a leggere 3 Lessons Learned Before Turning 38
2017 Goals
Last Saturday I visited my friend Eric. He showed me a cork board full of pinned post-it notes. On the board, a sign: ‘2017 goals’. He said: “you inspired me to set my own goals”. I felt happy and surprised. Eric inspired me to share my own 2017 goals. I spent the first weeks of… Continua a leggere 2017 Goals
2016 Wasn’t a Bad Year (and 3 lessons)
At the beginning of 2016 I spent a couple of weeks thinking hard about setting goals. Bear in mind: goals, not new year’s resolutions! Nobody takes new year’s resolutions seriously anymore: My 2017 resolution is to work on my low self esteem, but I don't think I can do it. — Adrienne Airhart (@craydrienne) December 21, 2016… Continua a leggere 2016 Wasn’t a Bad Year (and 3 lessons)
My birthday in Pekalongan: batik and indigo a go-go
As a child, I was always wimpy the day of my birthday because I had no friends to celebrate with. Being born mid-August in Italy means that either you or your friends are on holiday in that period. Growing up things changed and eventually I had some interesting birthday party, like my 31st birthday ‘hey… Continua a leggere My birthday in Pekalongan: batik and indigo a go-go