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Tag Archives: jd
Rockstarism #263 – He Said, She Said
#263 (Note dog’s expression) Rockstar: I’m A Ninja. JD: I’m With Crazy. ps:
And We Have A Crawler (Or, My Dog Has An Eating Disorder)
It’s just been too long since I had a dog post. Yes there are all manner of things I can do with “dog”+”post”. Truth is though, that I feel shitty about JD. Who’s lying at my feet while The Mens … Continue reading
Posted in aileensml, Babycare Bootcamp, Rockstar Shots
Tagged baby food, baskets, border collie, border collies, collie, collies, fog, human infants, ideal weight, jd, little humans, mishap, nap, obsession, pollution, promises, snacks, stamina, tail wag, walks
4 Comments
“Parents hit again as ESF raises fees by up to 5.9%”
About a week ago, the SCMP headline on the front page read: “Parents hit again as ESF raises fees by up to 5.9%.” If I recall the internal email correctly, that’s a fee increase of HKD 340 a month for … Continue reading
Posted in Rockstar Thoughts, School For Rockstar
Tagged 13 year olds, anonymity, business story, candid views, construction workers, discipline problems, email, english couple, english tuition, high school teacher, hkd, jd, new car, own business, peak trail, pocket knife, pocket money, private international school, salary issues, story 1
2 Comments
Dog Diapering Day
Several days ago… Barely light. And so quiet. What is that smell? Movement in a corner, when I gasp – very sheepish tail wagging, ears flattening apologetically. 5.45 am. I don’t even know where to start. I can barely get out … Continue reading
Posted in aileensml, Rockstar Shots
Tagged bath towels, chinese massage, dettol, disposable gloves, doggie diapers, face mask, jd, kitchen towels, lomotil, mongrels, old winter, patient number, pediatrician, pet shop, plunger, rags, rockstar, spa treatment, stench, syringe
6 Comments
Rockstarism #216 – They Sell Babies, Dogs And Little Boys
#216 Rockstar: Mum. (Friend) said in some places they sell babies. Me: Oh really. And your point would be……? Rockstar: <defensive> Nothing! I was just saying…! Me: I heard in some places they sell little boys too… Rockstar: <sourly> I … Continue reading
Posted in Rockstarisms
Tagged amazon, babies, carla, carla veloso, cars, disney cars 2, dogs, hk, hkd, jd, little boys, lt, race car, schoolmate, Stanley Market
3 Comments
Rockstarism #214 – Taking The Good With The Bad
#214 Rockstar: <Gravely, after being blown off by Grandmum several times because his sister is fussing> Mum. I don’t always like Ms Rockstar. Me: Yeah that’s normal (Rockstar actually seems to look a little relieved at the affirmation). But I … Continue reading
Posted in Rockstar Shots, Rockstarisms, Talking To Rockstar
Tagged affirmation, big brother, california rolls, Cantonese, cuddle, cuddles, household, interview season, jd, lt, minor crisis, parents, piano class, Putonghua, rockstar, roe, salmon, salmon steak, several times, summer hols, tom lee music, yamaha music
4 Comments
Rockstarism #212 – No Greater Love
#212 Rockstar: Mum. Me, Daddy, JD and the baby, who do you love best? Me: Wah, how to choose between you guys? Then you leh, who do YOU love best? Rockstar: Daddy. <pause> Cos he’s not around a lot, he’s … Continue reading
Posted in Rockstar Shots, Rockstarisms, Talking To Rockstar
Tagged dad, festivities, full time, jd, job, little girl, lt, makeup, miscommunication, misunderstanding, misunderstandings, parenting, parents' love, shrugs, tempers, time parent
7 Comments
A (Dog’s) Beautiful Life – Part 4; Sai Kung, Shek O and Lamma Island
You look this way, I’ll look that way Fortunately, the two don’t have any disputes over who sits right at the head of the boat – because Rockstar is concerned he might fall in. The dog secretly hopes she will. … Continue reading
Posted in Rockstar Shots
Tagged aunties, beaches, boats, dogs, ferry to Lamma, firm grip, fishing place, jd, Lamma Island, last time, muzzle, rockstar, rowing boat, ticket price, virus
8 Comments
Rockstarism #195 – Imaginary Friends Want The Same Things We Do
Around the time JD and I usually start on our 3km walk… Rockstar: Mum! Yeeka’s ship has landed! We need to go meet him in sector 78 (about halfway along the route I usually walk the dog)! Bring JD! Me: … Continue reading
Posted in Rockstarisms, Talking To Rockstar
Tagged blue earth, fly, fountains, halfway point, jd, lt, madam tussaud, nap, plants, speed controls, water on the moon
4 Comments