Author Archives: Monki

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.

Top 5 Pleasant (small) Surprises

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Monki

Life sometimes gifts you with pleasant surprises. I’m not talking about big lottery-winning type of surprises. I’m talking about small things that just instantaneously lift your mood and put a smile on your face for a moment. As I fly … Continue reading →

Posted in MUSING | Tagged flying, life, meditation, surprise, top 5 list | Leave a comment

“Well, I was pretending to be a bird…”

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Monki

It’s never good when you get a text at work from your husband with the word “fracture” in it, and the immediate phone conversation with your child starts with, “well, I was pretending to be a bird…”. Our Baby Monkey … Continue reading →

Posted in HEALTH, KIDS, PARENTING | Tagged family, fracture, high energy child, home life, Kids, Mammoth, motherhood, parenting, parenting styles, playground accident, ski | 1 Comment

All I Want for Christmas

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Monki

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year! With the kids jingle belling. And everyone telling you ‘Be of good cheer’. It’s the most wonderful time of the year!’ The speaker in the mall happily chimes on the Harrry Connick … Continue reading →

Posted in COUPLE, HOME, KIDS, PARENTING | Tagged Christmas list, family, Giada De Laurentiis, holiday, home life, humor, Mary Poppins, motherhood, Mr Sandman, Popeye, Santa, The Mysterious Benedict Society | 3 Comments

Restaurant Review: Perry Cheung’s ROC

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Monki

I can’t believe I just found ROC! We took Plum there earlier this week after we accidentally discovered this place. MK and I went back again this weekend during our date night because we enjoyed ROC that much. Finally, there … Continue reading →

Posted in EATS | Tagged Angeleno, Chinese food, Little Osaka, ROC, Sawtelle, Taiwanese food, Westside LA, xiao long bao | 2 Comments

Fabrics N Things: The Misdomestication of Monki

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Monki

Fabrics and I have a very casual, almost platonic relationship. I don’t manipulate or alter them by cutting, sewing, embroidering, or stitching. Let’s face it, I don’t even iron them. Yes, I launder and, more often than not, dry clean … Continue reading →

Posted in COUPLE, HOME | Tagged career women, dry clean, home life, house chores, ironing | 2 Comments

EATS: Taco Soup (Birthday Dinner for Monkey King!)

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Monki

MK is turning 39 this week! To celebrate his birthday, I am making his favorite cuisine: Mexican food. My cooking style is pretty eclectic. I make decent pan seared scallops, halibut fish sticks, bolognese sauce a la Mario Batali style, seafood paella, … Continue reading →

Posted in COUPLE, EATS, HOME | Tagged birthday, Mexican cuisine, soup, taco | 3 Comments

Rela-Fun Camp!

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Monki

True to her name, our baby monkey fell from the (what else!) monkey bars three weeks ago and broke the wrist and elbow of her dominant arm. She has been restricted from physical education, recess in the playground, swimming, beach, … Continue reading →

Posted in HEALTH, HOME, KIDS, PARENTING | Tagged arts, children, crafts, fun activities, weekend | 4 Comments

FAMILY ACTIVITIES: To The Space and Beyond

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Monki

The Monkey clan took a field trip to visit space shuttle Endeavor at the California Science Center. Ever since Endeavour arrived in LAX atop carrier Boeing 747, cheered by thousands of Angelenos waving on their rooftops and along the streets as … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Stay-cation in Malibu

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Monki

Thanks to campari girl’s recent post on Malibu, the Monkey clan had a fabulous day here. We started the day with a hike along the shoreline in Point Dume. The trail was sandy and fantastic. And the view! The view … Continue reading →

Posted in COUPLE, KIDS, PARENTING, TRAVEL | Tagged family, malibu, stay-cation, Summer | 2 Comments

EATS: Independence Parfait

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Monki

When I picked Plumster up from summer camp today, she declared that she was making a surprise for me. “I will make a surprise for you too!” I replied enthusiastically as we climbed into my car. Dinner tonight consisted of … Continue reading →