Monthly Archives: July 2012

Tales Of Confinement Past (Part 1)

“You want to eat a dead chicken?” Uh, they aren’t all dead when you eat them? “Soup better if you make with chicken just killed. I need a bit more time at the market so (the chicken seller) can kill … Continue reading

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Rockstarism #218 – Presidents Of The United States Can’t Spell

Reading this Bloomberg article about Mitt Romney and other presidential/ vice-presidential gaffs, I snort involuntarily. Of course, Rockstar looks up immediately… Rockstar: What? What’s so funny? Me:  This guy tried to run for (Vice) President of the United States and … Continue reading

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So My Husband Quit His Job While I Was Pregnant…

Several months ago, Kings tendered his resignation at a major American investment bank. That day my traffic went up and I resolutely said nothing about it on my blog (I’m a mummy blog, what do you want from me?) My … Continue reading

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Oh Look, Someone Came Up With Dog Sleeping Positions (And More…)

No choice. First one up was The Rock Star. How could I not bite? 1) More dog sleeping positions here. 2) This is actually not funny, but if you had a crappy week you might need 5 Scientist Screwups To Remember Next … Continue reading

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Little Kiddie School Bus Drama

There is something to be said about Hong Kong road rage. Two days of no school/camp from the typhoon and an Amber rainstorm warning still out, my helper goes out with the dog and forgets to pack Rockstar’s schoolbag. I … Continue reading

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Rockstarism #217 – Typhoons And Goodbyes

#217 Rockstar: (Checking out the weather forecast from the HK Observatory App on my phone) Mum! Typhoon 8! It may even go up to Typhoon 10! Me: Even if it drops to a T3 you won’t be going to camp … Continue reading

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Little Miss Rockstar’s First Blog Post

“Ok let’s do this, you gotta move this…” “Any other girl babies are mean to my ko-ko I’m gonna biff em on the nose” “Did I remember to lock the car? Turn the lights off?” “<whispering> Psst… Is this all … Continue reading

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Dog Diapering Day

Several days ago… Barely light. And so quiet. What is that smell? Movement in a corner, when I gasp – very sheepish tail wagging, ears flattening apologetically. 5.45 am. I don’t even know where to start. I can barely get out … Continue reading

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“Creative Dad” (and other things to do at home)

According to Bored Panda, Creative Dad (I just call him that), originally a wedding photographer, started taking pictures of his daughters after his mother was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Grandma couldn’t see his daughters too often, so then he did … Continue reading

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Rockstarism #216 – They Sell Babies, Dogs And Little Boys

#216 Rockstar: Mum. (Friend) said in some places they sell babies. Me: Oh really. And your point would be……? Rockstar: <defensive> Nothing! I was just saying…! Me: I heard in some places they sell little boys too… Rockstar: <sourly> I … Continue reading

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