Tag Archives: Musing

Being busy is…

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Monki

… when you don’t even have time to make you favorite to-do lists, because it would take too much time to write them all down.  Instead, you decide to write them all down later when you are less busy, and … Continue reading →

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The Thing About Babies

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Monki

I walked by a pair of young parents the other day.  They were out with their infant baby in a stroller at a restaurant.  The baby was fussing a bit.  Parents tried to calm her down without success.  The mother … Continue reading →

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She Wants to Bring Me Food

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Monki

she wanted to bring me the rest because I might like it Continue reading →

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Bagua Bride: How I Ended Up Planning My Wedding in Three Weeks and Fell Asleep While the Priest Was Talking

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Monki

Prologue April 2005 We have been dating for five months now. Despite working as a medical intern at a busy hospital in New York and training for an upcoming marathon during my spare time, MK and I managed to talk … Continue reading →

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Phototherapy, Pursuit of Happiness

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Monki

Today was one of those mornings where somehow everyone woke up early ready to tackle the day except for me. This is when looking at this picture I took a couple of weeks ago rejuvenates me.  I suppose it is phototherapy … Continue reading →

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Wetsuits in a Parking Lot

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Monki

Wetsuits lined up drying on the side of a van, a good time had.  All that is left to do is bonfire on the beach, BBQ, salty kisses, breezy summer afternoons and starry warm nights.

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Playground Envy

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Monki

Plumster bargained herself some time at the school playground after I picked her up from school.  She happily ran off to dangle herself going back and forth on the monkey bars.  There were other kids dangling themselves all over the monkey bars … Continue reading →

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The Price of a Doll

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Monki

How much should a plastic doll and her accessories cost? I was in the American Girl store today with Plum.  As we walked in the splendor of the store, we were greeted by a doll hospital with an emergency department;  a doll hair … Continue reading →

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There Are Some Really Nice People Out There

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Monki

I went out for a quick lunch during an all-day conference today.  Upon walking out of the restaurant, I noticed that the light drizzle had turned into full-on pouring rain.  I ran into a “Traveler’s Store” two doors down and … Continue reading →

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Her, She, and Siri

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Monki

Overheard a conversation between Plumster and my phone. Plum: Siri, can you be my friend? Phone: We have been friends since Day 1. Plum: Awww…. that’s so nice.  So we are friends? Phone: Your wish is my command.   “Her2013Poster” … Continue reading →

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