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One of My Mum’s proudest moments as a kid back in 1957
My mum always told me the story of how she failed primary 3 and had to repeat it. Every time, she sounded so sad and dejected. She only failed by 1.5 marks too and she was a sickly child. We … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings
Tagged Amma, colonial, family, history, love, mother, personal, values
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What are the three best decisions you’ve ever made?
I keep dwelling on decisions I regret so I am keen to do this more positive exercise instead. In real time. That is, whatever I type right now will be published unedited. 1. Immediately I think of travel. There is … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings
Tagged childhood, family, Life, mother, personal, thoughts
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My Thoughts about Not Being a Mum
I wrote a very personal post at Guillaume’s blog, White as Milk, about what it feels like to not be a mum. Hope it’s not too much of a downer. But just in that moment I felt that expressing those feelings … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings, White as Milk
Tagged babies, childfree, childless, children, feelings, maternal, mid life, mother, mum, thoughts
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Madonna’s daughter Lola is adorable
I used to love Madonna’s music in the 80’s, but not so much her persona in this age. Like that video where she is snooty about Hydrangeas and I felt she was dissing her fan? [youtube]OBNDiE5sDsc[/youtube] But her daughter Lola … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged adorable, chemistry, cute, daughter, Hydrageas, Lola, Madonna, material girl, mother, rapport, Video, YouTube
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Sharon Au is Adorable in the 2011 Official NDP Music Video
[youtube]VIgoiKKa9_E[/youtube] The song is called ‘In a Heart Beat’ and it’s cheesy as usual, but there’s no denying that Sharon Au was adorable as the mum in the video. I also liked the nostalgia of the kids eating satay. The … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, adorable, celebrity, cute, local, mother, music, NDP, Nostalgia, Sharon Au, Singapore, sweet satay, Video
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Books: Sybil
Back when I was a kid a miniseries I watched on TV about a little girl left me unable to sleep for weeks. The child was so abused by her mother that 15 other personalities emerged as a survival mechanism. … Continue reading
Mum Injects 8 year old with Botox
I am just horrified at the physical and psychological ramifications on that poor child. To me, this is child abuse. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auzvSkIk7xg] I can’t imagine that the mother thinks there is nothing wrong with this. She is clearly living through her … Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Society
Tagged beauty, botox, child, child abuse, crazy, cruel, horrified, little girl, mother, mum
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Screenshots from the Royal Wedding: William and Kate are Married
Sorry, some are pretty hazy. Exciting but not as magical for me as Princess Diana’s wedding. I did feel nervous for the bride though. Her gown was elegant, but I prefer the cinderella like gown of Princess Diana with the … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged 2011, beautiful, beauty, bridal, brother, gown, Kate, London, Middleton, mother, photos, Pippa, pretty, Royal Wedding, screenshots, sister, wedding, William
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Princess Diana and Her Children William and Harry
Just because there was no mistaking the love she had for her children. {Image: Fanpop} {Image: iVillage} {Image: Getty} {Image: Getty}
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged beautiful, beauty, cute, famous, Life, Living, love, mother, people, photos, pretty, Prince Harry, Prince William, Princess Diana, Royal Family, women
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My Mum’s Olivetti: New Love For An Old Typewriter
My Apple iMac is gorgeous. I was yearning for it for years before I got it, and there is no question that I love it. But you know what? It’s been hurting my eyes. The backlight on the screen, even … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging & Writing
Tagged Ad, Advert, beautiful, beauty, childhood, dad, decor, design, Elegance, father, history, interior design, ipad, launch, Life, Living, Mad Men, Manual, memories, mother, mum, Nostalgia, old, Olivetti, Olivetti 32, Olivetti Typewriter, personal, Singapore, Sophistication, story, trend, typewriter, vintage, writing
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Angelina Jolie Looking Stunning As Usual
You can see the full interview at Parade Magazine. I always feel touched when she talks about her mother. On being a happy homebody… “There’s never a period when Brad and I are pulled apart. We are not separated for … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged Actress, Angelina Jolie, beautiful, beauty, celeb, Celebrities, Entertainment, Life, mother, photos, Stunning
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Lindsay Lohan Weeps As She Goes From A-List to Jail
This is the video of Lindsay responding to the judge. I just can’t help feeling sorry for her as she bursts into tears and I feel this is due to various ‘yes’ people surrounding her and bad parenting from both … Continue reading
Posted in My Celebrity Addiction
Tagged Actress, celeb, celebrity, celebrity news, dad, Dina Lohan, Entertainment, father, gossip, jail, Lindsay Lohan, Michael Lohan, mother, mum, parents, Video, violation of probation
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