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Meet McDull, Possibly Hong Kong’s Version of SouthPark

Posted on November 12, 2010 by admin

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyJJ8EyzVpY] One typhoon season years ago, while flicking local channels in search of the “T8 icon” (aka Free Holiday In Hong Kong), I stumbled upon a conversation between two  cartoon pigs in Cantonese: Mummy Pig to Little Boy Pig … Continue reading →

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How It’s A Small World And Everything Works Out In It

Posted on November 11, 2010 by admin

Not infrequently I worry about my ability to be erm, “vocal enough” in Rockstar’s school. There always seems to be some concerned mum or other who’s pulled the teacher or principal aside for what looks like a serious discussion about … Continue reading →

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Friendships at Domani

Posted on November 10, 2010 by admin

Dear Rockstar, G, one of Mummy’s best friends here, will be relocating to Singapore in a month (because of her husband’s job). Mummy was really sad about that for awhile. G and Mummy spent many soul-sharing hours on the Bloomberg … Continue reading →

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Happy Diwali New Year

Posted on November 10, 2010 by admin

Rockstar’s Rangoli… (And that’s him konked out on the sofa) It’s been Diwali week last week in his school and parents were encouraged to talk about their own customs as well in order to facilitate the learning… I was waiting … Continue reading →

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Police Officer Sergeant Rockstar

Posted on November 9, 2010 by admin

Meet Police Officer Sergeant Rockstar, born on 29 October 2010 as a result of his alter ego Rockstar’s school Halloween Dress Up Day. 1. The Rockstar hates paparazzi. Sergeant Rockstar however would not hesitate to serve The Public (a.k.a. Mummy, … Continue reading →

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“That” Beijing Hotel

Posted on November 7, 2010 by admin

So Kings came back over the weekend… And then 12 hours later his face got red and rashy… Which is when I think to ask – WHERE were you staying? This is a view of his desk in the hotel: … Continue reading →

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Meet Ah Wo

Posted on November 7, 2010 by admin

Beautiful day for Sunday lunch at Peak Lookout this pm… Meet Ah Wo (pronounced Whoa), 18 months old and slumming with the spoilt pooches who frequent the outdoor dog-friendly area, under close supervision from his helper who keeps picking him … Continue reading →

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Priceless Pics #s 103, 4 and 5 a.k.a. Homecoming

Posted on November 6, 2010 by admin

(Daddy’s been gone most of the week…) Baby Outdoor Playtent That Has Found Its Way Permanently Into The Living Room: HKD 300-or something, your Mummy has forgotten the exact price. Your baby days are a big blur of work and … Continue reading →

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To Sleep, Perchance To Dream

Posted on November 5, 2010 by admin

Rockstar hasn’t grown any taller. He’s been 89 cm tall for at least 2 months. Most of the time now he doesn’t want his height measured. “No need. I didn’t grow.” (Yes, it’s a little heartbreaking) He’s not really a … Continue reading →

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ESF School Fees And Controversy

Posted on November 4, 2010 by admin

*Updated on 13 November 2010* A reader asked us how much fees we were paying for Rockstar to attend ESF Kindergarten sometime back… And then the school Halloween party took up most of my brain cells for awhile, since I … Continue reading →

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