Category Archives: HEALTH

Dream About The End of a Pandemic

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Monki

I had this dream last night, though it may sound like a nightmare. I wasn’t scared, just amused, and almost relieved, that I finally figured out what was happening. Anyway, in my dream, I was standing on a rooftop overlooking … Continue reading →

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Lean IN?

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Monki

Life of a physician mother: 2pm, BOSS sees me heating up my (late) lunch in the common room, stops by to talk (me, starving, wishing I can get a minute ALONE to eat): I eat a big breakfast and big … Continue reading →

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Dead in the Yard?

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Monki

In the middle of the night, my husband came by my desk as I was wrapping up some work, looking alarmed: MK: There is a dead possum in our yard. I believe our dog killed it. Me, not fully comprehending … Continue reading →

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EATS: Blistered Shishito Peppers

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Monki

With our drastic reduction of meat consumption this year, I try not to overdo it with beans and fish all the time. I started making tofu dishes (more on that later!), and looking into vegetables that we normally don’t cook … Continue reading →

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The Truth About Turning Gray… From Someone Who’s Turning Gray

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Monki

You know how people say not to pluck your gray hair? Sure, being natural is beautiful. Sure, having gray does give you that certain aura of wisdom. Yada yada and all that jazz. But let’s face it, the gray hair … Continue reading →

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A Dog, A Magician and Namaste

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Monki

My heart was heavy throughout the day; saddened by what happened in Las Vegas. Three things that helped this evening. 1. Take my dog for a walk. The innocent and carefree nature of dogs when you take them out to … Continue reading →

Posted in HEALTH, HOME, KIDS | Tagged being present, family, Kids, life, meditation, mental health, motherhood, yoga | Leave a comment

READ: In Shock

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Monki

In her inspiring and powerful debut, In Shock, Dr Rana Awdish gifts us with a raw and honest account of her passage through death. Seven months into her pregnancy and at the cusp of completing her fellowship as a pulmonary intensive care … Continue reading →

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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 →

Posted in EATS, HEALTH, HOME | Tagged cold remedy, homemade soup, noodle soup, sickchild, weekday dinner | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in HEALTH, MUSING | Tagged celebration, dance, fitness, health, injury, life, meditation, midlife, occupational therapy, trimph | 2 Comments

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 →