Tag Archives: Musing

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 →

Posted in MUSING, TRAVEL | Tagged being present, life, lifestyle, Los Angeles, meditation, Musing | Leave a comment

A Story of How My Daughter Won Her Case of Doubling Her Dessert Intake

Posted on October 19, 2019 by Monki

Plumster was not feeling well yesterday. I decided to make her chicken soup, followed by one of her favorite desserts: cupcakes! I would like to say that her favorite cupcake is the one lovingly prepared by me from scratch. But … Continue reading →

Posted in EATS, Fun Math, KIDS, PARENTING | Tagged common coare math, cupcakes, dessert, humor, Musing, school | 2 Comments

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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Rediscovering the Joy of Running

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Monki

“1-2, 1-2”, I found myself pounding along the concrete road. I breezed through Mile 1, shedding the jitters of trying to make it to the start line on time, the wait, the starter horn. I looked around my surrounding, people … Continue reading →

Posted in HEALTH, MUSING | Tagged 10k, being present, health, marathon, Musing, road runners, running | 4 Comments

Happiness is…

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Monki

… having that first sip of wine at the end of the day while preparing supper.

Posted in HEALTH, HOME, MUSING | Tagged being present, family, home life, meditation, motherhood, Musing, this is 40, wine | 1 Comment

Here’s Something for Santa… and His Reindeers

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Monki

Happy holidays, everyone! May you celebrate this holiday season with those you love and cherish. And above all, ENJOY it whenever and however you can!

Posted in HOME, KIDS, MUSING | Tagged being present, celebration, christmas, family, humor, Kids, Musing, R&R, raindeer, Santa | 4 Comments

Bedtime: Part Deux

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Monki

You know how in the movies, where parents would kiss their child good night, turn off the light, and walk out of the room peacefully undisturbed? Well, that scene never happens in my house. Bedtime routine in my house is at … Continue reading →

Posted in KIDS, PARENTING | Tagged baby, bedtime, being present, guess how much i love you, humor, Kids, motherhood, Musing, parenting, sleep training | Leave a comment

Heroes During Bedtime

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Monki

10pm, Plum is still awake, happily chatting, while I desperately wish that she would just fall asleep. Me: Good night, Plum. Plum: Mommy when I grow up I want to make a mark in this world. Me: I see. Plum: … Continue reading →

Posted in KIDS, PARENTING | Tagged albert einstein, bedtime routine, bill gates, coco chanel, Harry Potter, humor, Kids, Musing, steve jobs | Leave a comment

Motherhood Chronicle: Separation Anxiety, Mine

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Monki

First they let go of your bosom, then your goodbye kisses and hugs. I hate to fathom what will they give away next?!
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A Birthday Wish

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Monki

Nicholson Baker has an extraordinary gift of observation and powerful attention to detail. In his “A Box of Matches“, written in his characteristic stream-of-consciousness style, the narrator wakes up everyday to make coffee, make a fire, meditate, before the sunrise. … Continue reading →