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Sunday Afternoon With The Rockstars

Sometimes in life we are faced with hard choices… Do I write the lengthy, soul-searching angsty post about some imagined slight or crappy childhood incident, or do I post a bunch of cute kiddie pics. This is hard. Yeah actually … Continue reading

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What, It’s Friday Already?

1) PEOPLE’s favorite furry finalists from Westminster. Love the black and white, but what’s more interesting is some of the names these dogs have. Would you believe this one’s Frayedknot Spike? The winner is an Affenpinscher called Banana Joe. I … Continue reading

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Rockstarism #229 – Moon Fish Cakes And Mid-Autumn Festival

#229 Rockstar: Look! It says moon cakes! Why are they called moon cakes? Me: They’re shaped like a full moon and for celebrating a festival during a full moon. Rockstar: <mildly disappointed> Oh. They’re not from the moon? Me: No, … Continue reading

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CSI Hong Kong Island: Baby. Must….. Sleep!

Baby is kicking on playmat. Moments later, she begins to fuss. A moderate fussing, nothing too dramatic. Husband: Hmm. Baby Ngeh-ing. Must Put Her To Sleep. <Picks baby up. Begins to rock baby to sleep.> Baby tries to explain. But- … Continue reading

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Dragon Mother Cometh

There is a special place in my heart for the joys of construction works being carried out in the neighboring apartment (“til October!” the officious-sounding laminated notice pasted in the lift lobby promises – did anyone notice the irony is just … Continue reading

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Rockstar Babymoons At Hard Rock Hotel In Sentosa, Singapore (Part 1)

We’re traveling again… But just following Kings on semi-work trip to Singapore… Rockstar misses traveling and it’s now or never before the baby comes, I’m already pushing my 3rd trimester… Indicating the guy in pinstripes next to Kings: Rockstar: Mum. … Continue reading

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Gearing Up For December

So Xmas shopping. I haven’t done very much. I know I want to. Like when Rachel’s trying to fly to London to break up Ross and Emily’s wedding and she forgets her passport but can tell the counter airline ticketing … Continue reading

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Cheap Thrill: Teasing Mimosa

What in the world is the Rockstar doing with his pointer? This one brings back memories of playing in fields all over Malaysia in early childhood… Is he TICKLING something?? JD’s none too fussed… You have your toy, I have … Continue reading

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Adelaide Through The Eyes Of A Rockstar – Fur Fix at Hahndorf Farm Barn and The Toy Factory

Rockstar: Mummy, are you a duck? (Which is his way of asking about the differences between ducks and people but I’m a bit lazy to oblige this time :P) Me: Know what that would make you? Rockstar: A baby duck? … Continue reading

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Reading Peter Buffet’s Life Is What You Make It (And Then Digressing)

With sand and (clean!) sea to keep Rockstar occupied recently in Bintan, I got to read Peter Buffet’s Life Is What You Make It, and it occurred to me….. It doesn’t feel like we generally live an affluent life here, because … Continue reading

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