Tag Archives: rockstar

“Don’t Wear That Shirt Daddy,” Starring Little Miss Rockstar

Posted on August 13, 2012 by admin

Kings used to wear this one shirt on most “casual Fridays” in the dealing room that earned him the accolade of “Datuk” in Cantonese. Hated the thing. It was NOT Batik, it was this cheapo-looking print that his local Hongkie … Continue reading →

Posted in Rockstar Shots | Tagged accolade, baby harness, bearded lady, breastmilk, c est la vie, Cantonese, car ship, casual fridays, cheapo, circus, colleagues, fashion advice, grenades, lego pieces, lt, meh, nap, nbsp, painful truths, rap, rockstar, shrugs, undoing | 2 Comments

Because What Else Would You Be Doing On A Friday…..

Posted on August 10, 2012 by admin

TGIF! 1) Because what else would you be doing on a Friday. Someone found swimsuits to match books. Well really, book covers. Guess someone got bored (in the office?) 2) “I’m-Mitt-Romney-Let’s-Go-Party” – Rockstar likes Weird Romney Attack Ad – which is to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Rockstar Thoughts, The TGIF Posts | Tagged barbie girl, Blind Willie Johnson, Bobak Ferdowsi, book covers, catchy tune, consolation, custody battles, fruitcakes, hindu festival, Mars rover, mitt romney, nasa, photo quiz, rockstar, roll eyes, romney campaign, sideburns, stock exchange, talking heads, tim flach, tomkat, toy dog, weird news | 2 Comments

Nightclubbin’ Rockstar (Or, How We Handled Budding Jealousy)

Posted on August 9, 2012 by admin

Well, not really… Rockstar had been feeling a little put off that we were carrying Ms Rockstar “so much” while she was fussing (you must be thinking “fuh-inally, some jealousy, at least he’s normal…!” right? :D) In case you’re wondering, Rockstar … Continue reading →

Posted in Talking To Rockstar | Tagged bacon, baked beans, bankers club, case change, chicken burger, dance floor, different colors, display case, dragons, fascination, fuh, grilled chicken, grownup, grownups, jealousy, legal drinking ages, networking events, policemen, quantities, rockstar | 2 Comments

Back To School Prep!

Posted on August 7, 2012 by admin

It’s back to school season, I need A Plan. Since we’re dealing with little kids here, I’m gonna start small. My goal: How To Keep Rockstar From Loathing New School. It’s about 2 weeks from De Day* so here’s some … Continue reading →

Posted in Rockstar Thoughts, School For Rockstar, Talking To Rockstar | Tagged anguished cry, Babybel, big guns, blasphemy, bug bite, eah, hangout, hot summer, kings camps, little kids, mandibles, math cards, new baby, new car, obsessions, rockstar, saturday brunch, schoolwork, shock horror, snort, stationery | 3 Comments

Today’s TGIF Post

Posted on August 3, 2012 by admin

Yeah I couldn’t think of anything fancy-wancy this week… => => => (Come on, doesn’t anyone think the guy in the ad is cool? It’s easier to be on a billboard if you look like you belong there…..) Pictures are … Continue reading →

Posted in aileensml, Rockstar Thoughts, Talking To Rockstar | Tagged antibiotics, billboards, desperate attempt, encyclopedias, false alarms, frogs, funny story, half an hour, magazine clippings, newts, olympic fever, pacifier, panda 30, photos magazine, rockstar, rockstars, running a fever, shopping center, throat infection, voynich manuscript | 7 Comments

Little Kiddie School Bus Drama

Posted on July 25, 2012 by admin

There is something to be said about Hong Kong road rage. Two days of no school/camp from the typhoon and an Amber rainstorm warning still out, my helper goes out with the dog and forgets to pack Rockstar’s schoolbag. I … Continue reading →

Posted in aileensml, Rockstar Thoughts, School For Rockstar | Tagged apartment development, bus driver, bus stop, Cantonese, cellphone rings, droplets, few minutes, hong kong road, little kids, mouths, rainstorm, rapid fire, reaches, road rage, rockstar, traffic wardens, typhoon | 4 Comments

Dog Diapering Day

Posted on July 22, 2012 by admin

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

Tales From Babycare Bootcamp

Posted on July 12, 2012 by admin

The two opponents face off. When this is done, we’ll have gotten to know each other better. I have to learn how to settle her, she has to get used to my voice, I think. Except…….. Why does she look … Continue reading →

Posted in Rockstar Thoughts, Talking To Rockstar | Tagged celsius, closest planet to the sun, face off, facts about the solar system, hottest planet in the solar system, mummy mummy, nerds, night time temperatures, obscure fact, opponents, parenting, piping, poisonous atmosphere, rockstar, singing voice, sizzles, strange sound, surface temperature, thin atmosphere, young baby | 5 Comments

Rockstarism #215 – Talking About Fight Girls Club

Posted on July 10, 2012 by admin

#215 So I’m chatting on WhatsApp with a girlfriend and of course with anything that seems to have my attention, Rockstar has to come see… Rockstar: What’s (my friend whose son he knows) saying? Me: That he doesn’t like some … Continue reading →

Posted in Rockstarisms, Talking To Rockstar | Tagged attitude, dolls, eye to eye, fight girls, g.o.d., girlfriend, girls club, halloween, halloween parties, harassment suit, little girls, lt, new friend, old girls, parenting, rockstar, roll eyes, tattoo sleeves | 4 Comments

Rockstarism #214 – Taking The Good With The Bad

Posted on July 7, 2012 by admin

#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