Category Archives: Rockstar Thoughts

Rockstar Goes Artjamming, Learns Something Else

Posted on April 1, 2012 by admin

Pre-Rockstar I used to love Artjamming, and used to paint (not particularly well) while I was pregnant with him as well… But I hadn’t realized it was kid-friendly and so held off coming back… To my surprise when I check … Continue reading →

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A Leaf, A Worm, And Living With Our “Bad” Choices

Posted on March 30, 2012 by admin

This one’s an analogy about the consequences of seemingly “bad” choices – ours, or others around us that still end up affecting us…… At a crossroads in my life about a decade ago, I prayed a specific prayer that 6 … Continue reading →

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Someone To Give My Earrings To

Posted on March 28, 2012 by admin

Well d-uh, I’m having a girl. But I hadn’t allowed myself to think too much about celebrating the fact. (Well for one thing she’s still in there and it ain’t over til the fat lady pushes her out… Or really, … Continue reading →

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Life Lessons from the Mr Men

Posted on March 22, 2012 by admin

1) When someone is being abusive, the best revenge you can have is to have a great day. (Oh, and smiling sweetly usually infuriates them even more) 2) When speaking rudely/ other bad behavior is not rewarded (i.e. perpetrator doesn’t … Continue reading →

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More “Shame On HSBC” Pictures (Or Is That Now Shame On Goldman?)

Posted on March 20, 2012 by admin

Old(ish) entry I hadn’t found the right time to post, and then with the whole Greg Smith NY Times Why I Am Leaving Goldman Sachs op-ed I decided to refresh it… The China Club where we had reunion dinners over … Continue reading →

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An ESL Football Incident

Posted on March 15, 2012 by admin

Excerpts from an ESF Educational Services email early this morning: “I am writing to you because there has been a good deal of understandable concern about an incident during a football match…………Under-12 game… 10-year old player… videoed making a kick … Continue reading →

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The Primary School Interview Diaries: Part 2 “How To Prepare Your Child For Interview”

Posted on March 6, 2012 by admin

About 10 years ago, an ex-boyfriend was searching for a book that I have never been able to find to this day. It had been highlighted to him by a beloved English teacher. The book was titled, “How To Protect … Continue reading →

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Rockstarism #193 – Naming Baby And Other Smartass Rockstarisms

Posted on March 2, 2012 by admin

#193 Me: What have you got in your (tightly clenched) hand? Rockstar: Feather. (From down blanket) Me: Oh, that’s alright then. Rockstar: So if it was dog poop it would not be alright? Hee. ———————————————————————————– Examining his string cheese snack … 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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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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