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Lunch at Café Gray

Posted on October 8, 2010 by admin

LUNCH SUMMONS! At newish Café Gray in trendy boutique hotel Upper House, G’s and my first choice for a recent birthday lunch, except they were fully booked and so we “settled” on Nicholini’s. But now L has made a booking … Continue reading →

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“Children Growing Up Too Fast”

Posted on October 6, 2010 by admin

Dear Rockstar, Enjoy your childhood. Googling “children growing up too fast” gets you about 9 million hits. It took awhile for Mummy to write to you about this, because she never really figured out how to put it. Mummy’s pretty … Continue reading →

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Shake, Rattle and Roll

Posted on October 5, 2010 by admin

5 am: Been quite awhile since Kings came home in the wee hours of the morning… This am he sneaks in with Tim (whom we delightedly put up in Rockstar’s vacant room), on his latest visit from Malaysia after a … Continue reading →

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Viva La Volunteerism. Sort of.

Posted on October 5, 2010 by admin

I….. am……. <wait for it> …..volunteering at Rockstar’s school. <Confused Silence> Um, ta-daaaaaaaaaa….? <Shudder> I know nuthin’ about kids. Sort of. Though…. wait, Rockstar’s a kid. Ok, I’m arguably the resident Rockstar expert. (Feel bit better about myself) Honestly, misbehaving … Continue reading →

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Ah, Sunday Brunch

Posted on October 3, 2010 by admin

Ah, Sunday brunch in Sai Kung… Ah, HKD 4 foam planes that look just like the ones from our early childhood in Sandakan and Seremban… Maybe because they could be… The faded packaging looks that old… Ah, Sunday papers… Bemoaning … Continue reading →

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Lunch In Sheung Wan

Posted on October 1, 2010 by admin

Kings’ right hand in the the office is relocating back to Singapore to be with her widowed mum. 6 months after her application, the bank has now come thru with full relocation package… T’s dedication in the market is legendary. … Continue reading →

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I Killed The Pierce Brosnan James Bond Laptop

Posted on September 30, 2010 by admin

Message for Kings: Darling, the Sony dealership is conveniently located in Sogo, Causeway Bay and they have confirmed the entire laptop casing is replaceable, but you will need to leave the laptop in their shop for 4-7 days. Henry helped … Continue reading →

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Dengue Alert At ESF Kindergarten

Posted on September 29, 2010 by admin

In a cab, on my way to lunch, my cellphone rings. It’s Kings, on business trip in Singapore. From the din in the background, I imagine him scrolling his Berry as he exits one meeting, then calling me as he … Continue reading →

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I Never Wanted To Get Married

Posted on September 26, 2010 by admin

Kings is the romantic, of the two of us. He believes in sunlight, and green grass, blue skies with fluffy clouds, and eternal love. I uh, don’t. Which one of us do you think thought a lot about marriage, growing … Continue reading →

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Penang For The Weekend

Posted on September 24, 2010 by admin

We’re visiting the ‘rents… Doesn’t this look like the bag you haphazardle “pack” to drive back to your folks’ place for the weekend? Except for the toddler training pants… Spot the mooncakes… One tiny yee see box, along with what … Continue reading →

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