Tag Archives: lifestyle

Night Scene in LA

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Monki

Snapped this photo at an intersection after a rare rainy day in Los Angeles. It was a refreshingly chilly day with intermittent down pours. Rain boots, umbrella, gloves. Dreaming of steaming ramen or pho. Come to think of it, go … Continue reading →

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EATS: Asian Noodle with Eggplant, Portabello Mushroom, Bean Sprouts, and Sugar Snap Peas

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Monki

With my daughter being a Pescatarian, I’ve been forced to get out of my comfort zone of relying on roast chicken and bolongnese sauce, and really think about how to make vegatable dishes interesting on a daily basis.  I bought … Continue reading →

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How to Quit Facebook… or Not

Posted on May 26, 2018 by Monki

Let’s face it, we are a planet addicted to Facebook.  You see people sitting there on the bus, on the train, in the library, on the sideline of their children’s sports event, across from the dining table in a restaurant, … Continue reading →

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EATS: DIY Sushi

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Monki

As a busy lady, I am on a constant look out for easy weeknight options.  Anything that takes less than 30 minutes to make is a must-try in my book.  From my previous posts, I have come up with a … Continue reading →

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A Car Non-Enthusiast Guide on How To Buy a Car

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Monki

First disclaimer, cars aren’t important to me; except for when I can’t get to places without one.  I haven’t thought about cars, or even looked at a car closely for more than a decade.  Last year when one of my best friends visited me … 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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Let’s Take Stock: Five Things To Do NOW

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Monki

As we recover from the shock and disbelief, what should we do, NOW? Continue reading →

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An Angeleno’s Rite of Passage

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Monki

We finally did it!  Made it official and became true Angelenos.  We did a three-week “detox” program. My life as a physician-researcher-book-editor-radiosurgery-director-mother-wife (in no particular order, mind you) required all of my time.  I was up to five cups of … Continue reading →

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