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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.

EATS: Sick Day Noodle Soup 

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Monki

On my way out from work, I got a call that Plum was not feeling well.  I drove like a mad woman and hurried in to school.  “Mommy!”  Plum called out and ran to me.  We checked with a thermometer.  … Continue reading →

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So This Is Midlife

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Monki

​​ ​ So, this is how it feels like to be 45 years old.  Never in a million years would I predict that I’d perform on stage again.  In college, I danced with our campus Modern Dance Company; even won a scholarship to dance … Continue reading →

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No, Not Tiger Mom… Dragon Mom!

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Monki

On our six-hour car ride to Mammoth, I busied myself searching for fun songs that we could all enjoy on the radio. Plum: no not that one. Me: how about this one. Plum: how about you don’t play any song … Continue reading →

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Sisterhood in Cacophony

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Monki

Happy International Women’s Day!  To celebrate this day, I am planning on helping out as many women friends as I can today. I will go over some clinic pearls with my residents, coincidentally both female this month. I will ask … Continue reading →

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I Am Sexy Like…

Posted on February 18, 2017 by Monki

That moment in your Sexy Booty class when you realized that your instructor was not asking you to demonstrate you’ve reached the 9 months old toddler’s milestone when she asked you to crawl towards her. Yeah, I am sexy like … Continue reading →

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To Those You Love…

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Monki

… show them: Show them your appreciation. Show them your adoration. Show them your patience. Show them your loyalty. Show them your curiosity. Show them your passion. Show them your true self. Be it your boyfriend, girlfriend, spouse, child, grandchild, … Continue reading →

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Then They Came For Me

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Monki

Lately I haven’t been able to sleep.  After Women’s March, it seemed like things just kept on getting worse each day. I immigrated to the US from Taiwan 30+ years ago; back when one couldn’t openly criticize the KMT government. We’ve all … Continue reading →

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Now What?

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Monki

What. A. Day. Starting from the poster making with friends, explaining to Plumster what and why we are marching, taking the train to downtown LA in jam-packed cars, to finally stepping out onto sun-kissed Pershing Square, and be surrounded by … Continue reading →

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My Fish, Obsidian 

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Monki

 This is my fish, Obsidian.   He sleeps on its side like a human and enjoys swimming up-side-down.   We got him from a pet shop the day after my daughter won his ex-bowl mate, Ash, in the famed LA-based … Continue reading →

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Recent Conversation with My Nine-Year-Old

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Monki

On Black Friday: Me, as I stepped in the door after work: Hurry, let’s get to the store before they close today.  They are having a 25% off  Black Friday sale! Plum, reading her book without looking up: But if … Continue reading →

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