Monthly Archives: June 2009
#1 – Annoying Allegation
When travelling to India, you always have to mentally prepare for the deluge of ridiculous questions/allegations, statements and assumptions you will be met with as an adult who has lived abroad for over 11 years. I’m going to attempt a … Continue reading
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.. And We’re Back
..and exhausted! Too much sun, fun, food, wine and laughs. The kids had an amazing time. We had an amazing time because other than for food, they did not need us at all. The idea was to rest, but there … Continue reading
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I Iz Haz A Green Thumb
Well. Green may be overdoing it. But won’t you grant me a shade of mint? Would you begrudge me my Pale Vanilla Apple coloured thumbs? The shock of the season? I enjoyed gardening. I enjoyed getting my nails filthy and … Continue reading
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..And Off We Go
.. to our beautiful family cabin at Okse for the weekend. Its breathtakingly beautiful and whenever I land up there during the summer, I feel like Heidi returning to her beloved mountain cabin. Oh, and the mother-in-law, when she joins … Continue reading
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The Way You Made Me Feel
Michael, you’re gone too soon. Here’s hoping this kind of amazing music and these moves are what the future generations will remember. I give you what is undoubtedly my favourite MJ hit. RIP, Michael, RIP.
Filed under 80's moozik
Thoughtful Giving
On Monday evening, Arvind and I had an arts and crafts date. We were going to paint porcelain and make special presents for two people who have meant a lot to him over the past three years. Anita, his school … Continue reading
Filed under Life Lessons
Oh No He Didn’t!
.. but of course he did. Arvind to his physical therapist and buddy, A: When I grow big and learn to drive, I will drive Mamma to parties with her friends so that she can drink lots of wine with … Continue reading
Filed under Arvind speaks
By Popular Demand
I can only talk in stuccato. I am rendered such by: The hair The shoulder pads The lipgloss The eyeliner The German idea of good pop. Dying in emotion indeed. Dottie, let it never be said that you asked in … Continue reading
Filed under 80's moozik
Of Kyssyng. And Boob. How Can You Not Read This?
KG grads are overrated – hats and all. You want the truth? KG grads can’t spell. Here is my son presenting evidence. Mamma and Pappa, sitting in a tree, K-Y-S-S-Y-N-G. *followed by disgusting slurpy kissing noises and bizarre groping gestures* … Continue reading
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Awesome? Who? Me?
Way back in May, June the Stupendous tagged me as awesome and asked me jot down 7 reasons I was awesome. Now June is a self-made, funny gal and a confident professional and I’m – well – I spend my … Continue reading
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