Monthly Archives: February 2012

ESF Kindergarten Trip To HK Science Museum

Posted on February 29, 2012 by admin

Ready….. GET SET………….! Rockstar’s been super excited to go on his school excursion to the HK Science Museum – so much so Kings even spends 20mins away from his desk in (fairly nearby) ICC to come see what all the … Continue reading →

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Things You Can’t Say To Even Your Closest Mum Friends #1

Posted on February 27, 2012 by admin

True friends are honest with one another. Yeah right. It’s just really hard to swing when it comes to parenting or kids, unless you are an absolute master of Dale Carnegie. Even then it’s more likely you open your well-meaning … Continue reading →

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Rockstar’s Bargain: Lego City vs Brine Shrimp Show n Tell

Posted on February 26, 2012 by admin

Rockstar had Show n Tell again recently, this is what he brought. After a sojourn with an old friend/ client into Mong Kok, Kings came home with this little glass globe late one night. The packaging had little Japanese words … Continue reading →

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Wow, They’re Growing Up Fast

Posted on February 24, 2012 by admin

“He’s my friend. He kisses me every morning. <rolls eyes> I don’t like it.” She tells me they playdate often, and on previous occasions I’ve often noticed them together. The boy with her is handsome. Some kids are cute, cheeky, one … Continue reading →

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THAT IS NOT A BOND!!

Posted on February 22, 2012 by admin

Yesterday morning, a text message from an elderly relative of mine nearing his 70s, who lives in Malaysia: “Are bonds a good investment right now?” Assuming this is one of his regular investment-grade bond purchases (he abhors current FD rates … Continue reading →

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Rockstar’s Nod To Jeremy Lin

Posted on February 21, 2012 by admin

#192 Watching new basketball sensation Jeremy Lin score a beautiful 3-pointer on CNBC coverage of a game (though I think that was a different game).. Rockstar: That’s actually one of the things I do on my basketball games in school, … Continue reading →

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Rockstarisms #191 – The Un-politically Correct Rockstarisms

Posted on February 19, 2012 by admin

#191 Rockstar: Mum. I saw (schoolmate’s mum) today. I told her (all his grandparents) have gone home to Penang and Seremban. Me: That’s nice, dear. What did she say? Rockstar: She asked me “Is that in China?” —————————————————————————— Rockstar: Never, … Continue reading →

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The Primary School Interview Diaries: Part 1

Posted on February 17, 2012 by admin

Here’s where I break the many months of silence… Choosing a school for your child (or watching your child be chosen or not) can be extremely…… Counter-intuitive. Every fiber of the mum in me just wants to reach for the … Continue reading →

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What do you say on Valentine’s Day when your child does this?

Posted on February 15, 2012 by admin

This Valentine’s was a new one… Lifesaver In Leather Box in front of DVD player… Fine, melodramatic, but these made my day, you’ll see why soon… Rockstar and I often tape things to Kings’ desk so he’ll see treasured art … Continue reading →

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Zippety, The Imaginary Friend

Posted on February 13, 2012 by admin

#190 There were times during this thing when we were a little creeped out, because Rockstar sounded so completely serious. Absolutely refused to admit this was all in his head and we couldn’t tell, except towards the end, that he … Continue reading →

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