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About Monki

I am a mother, a wife, a physician, and a scientist. This is a life style blog about recipe ideas to try out; fun events to check out; being a career woman; health concerns; parenting doubts and triumph; and all the silly and loving moments in between.

Happy birthday to us!

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Monki

I made my blog public two years ago, after a life-changing surgery rendered me bedbound for a couple of weeks.  I went from being a physician to a patient.  This transformation and healing process became the springboard for my desire to share … Continue reading →

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My Grand Day Off

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Monki

You are probably thinking, Spa day!  You know, I thought about that too, until I thought about the time and financial commitment I needed to allocate for such luxury and how much unhappier I’d become after such allocation.  So scratch … Continue reading →

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When I Grow Up I Want to be the President, a Girl President

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Monki

Conversation during breakfast: Plum: When I grow up, I want to be the President of the United States. Me: Whoa, really?  Wow, that’s great.  Why? Neither Monkey King nor I are politically active.  We vote and talk about news around … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Questions To Ask Before Spending The Night…At A Museum

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Monki

Have you ever seen one of those “Overnight Adventure in the Museum” advertisement, and thought to yourself, “Hummm… that looks like fun.  I wonder if we will have fun doing that as a family?”  Well, the Monkey Clan did just … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Revisited: Gjusta on Air

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Monki

Just caught Jonathan Gold’s review on Gjusta this morning on the radio!  Not to brag or anything, but I did mine last year.  During our recent snowboard trip, I picked up enough smoked salmon and herbed cream cheese to feed … Continue reading →

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Can I Talk To Daddy?

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Monki

Monkey King’s been having conference calls at night recently.  Conversation that took place following Plum’s bath tonight: Plum: Is Daddy on the phone with India? Me: No Plum: Is Daddy on the phone with Spain? Me: No Plum: Is Daddy … Continue reading →

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Rainbow in the Rain

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Monki

It’s pouring cats and dogs here in Los Angeles.  Somehow with the angle of the sunset, we caught a brilliant rainbow in the rain from our window.  The rainbow vanished as soon as it appeared.  We stood there, the three … Continue reading →

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There Are Some Really Nice People Out There

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Monki

I went out for a quick lunch during an all-day conference today.  Upon walking out of the restaurant, I noticed that the light drizzle had turned into full-on pouring rain.  I ran into a “Traveler’s Store” two doors down and … Continue reading →

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EATS: Chinese New Year Supper for a Busy Mother

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Monki

Every year I vow to take Chinese New Year off from work to celebrate the biggest holiday from my childhood.  One thing or another would always come up, and I’d vow to really take the day off next year.  This … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Things (This) Beginner Snowboarders Hate

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Monki

I’ve decided to give snowboard a try in my advanced age.  We even took three trips this year, riding through crazy conditions including in pouring rain and sleet last weekend, and under scorching hot sun with dry patches of dirt … Continue reading →

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