Monthly Archives: January 2011

The Second Kung Fu Lesson

Posted on January 31, 2011 by admin

Rockstar and I had a deal – we get the Official Kung Fu Uniform he wants, if he pays attention in his second class. It was a slow start to the first lesson, but Rockstar left with enthusiasm that carried … Continue reading →

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School Outing To Watch The Gruffalo

Posted on January 29, 2011 by admin

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq1ddK-Rlng] 1 Gloucester Road. How hard can it be? I may not know how to say “Hong Kong Academy Of Performing Arts” in Cantonese, but I got “Gloucester Road” down pretty good. “Glow-See-Ta Tow”. (“Tow” for “road”). The taxi … Continue reading →

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School CNY Dress Up Day

Posted on January 28, 2011 by admin

Rockstar Me: So… Grandpop bought these for you ages ago, which do you want to wear for School CNY Dress Up Day? <Holding up 3 shirts> Rockstar: When is School CNY Dress Up Day? Me: In 2 days. Thursday. So … Continue reading →

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5 About Parenting – Me

Posted on January 27, 2011 by admin

OK, I have my blog back – and some tough acts to follow 🙂 It was even more of a blessing than expected to have Azita, Cara and SorLo guest contribute over the last few days – cos I then … Continue reading →

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5 About Parenting – SorLo

Posted on January 26, 2011 by admin

We first got to know SorLo for his thoughtful, heartfelt posts about family, then quickly noticed his passion for music as well. His daughter (and this is probably gross understatement) is pretty good with a violin. My girl is 11 … Continue reading →

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5 About Parenting – Cara Ng

Posted on January 25, 2011 by admin

Cara, originally Canadian, runs a playgroup center in the New Territories for under 5s and has been so busy opening a second one it’s been hard to catch her (so I greatly appreciate her taking the time to fill this … Continue reading →

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5 About Parenting – Azita Crerar

Posted on January 24, 2011 by admin

And there you thought you were only stuck with me here… Periodically I’m hoping to invite other parent bloggers/ writers to guest contribute, beginning with Azita, previously from Canada, who homeschooled her older boy before successfully entering him directly into … Continue reading →

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Sunday Morning In Wan Chai

Posted on January 23, 2011 by admin

Rough night in Wan Chai… Blurry because I snap this quickly before the auntie turns and scolds me… Passing places like Club Venus and various tattoo parlours in Wan Chai always tickles me – it’s like having strippers and after … Continue reading →

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Life is Beautiful, Tiger Mother

Posted on January 21, 2011 by admin

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16RZHqCIy9M] 1997 Italian film Life is Beautiful is set in World War II and tells the tale of a father, Guido, played by Roberto Benigni, who strives to shield his 4 year old son from the horrors of a … Continue reading →

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First Session On The ESF Parent Volunteer Program

Posted on January 19, 2011 by admin

No more handholding <tiny tear> All potential parent volunteers joining the program were invited to a briefing about a month ago, it was my first day yesterday volunteering during school hours <proud>. When the free play session was almost up … Continue reading →

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