Category Archives: Random Stuff

Taylor Swift Reputation Stadium Tour

Posted on June 15, 2018 by

  I saw my first “big’ concert in Hong Kong. Prior to that I’d only seen two concerts, both in small venues in Boston. But both the concert in HK and the concerts I went to in Singapore were indoors. … Continue reading →

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A lusty podcast

Posted on December 9, 2016 by

I promise we’ll get back to Singapore content very soon. I’ve been exploring all the amazing Christmas displays this year and can’t wait to share the pictures. Once my laptop’s SD card starts to work. In the meantime, my first … Continue reading →

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Better

Posted on October 1, 2015 by

In my last post from about two months ago, I was pretty depressed. Understandably so, given the crappy year I’ve had, health-wise. Things are better.  It’s been a slow process, but they’re improving. Hair Losing a lot of hair was … Continue reading →

Posted in Asia, Education, Helpers, Japan, medical, Random Stuff, Singapore, Travel, Travel by Continent, Country | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

My head is spinning

Posted on December 4, 2014 by

I don’t think I ever imagined a month like the one we just had.  Over the course of November we had Elanor’s Birthday party at home Elanor celebrated her birthday at school with cupcakes We had a parent/teacher conference about … Continue reading →

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I hate goodbye

Posted on August 7, 2014 by

I hate that this time next week my friend Emily will no longer live in Singapore.  I’m happy that her family is moving on of their own choice.  I’m happy that it is the right decision for their family.  I … Continue reading →

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A tale of two readers

Posted on July 21, 2014 by

Last week marked Ravi’s and my eighth wedding anniversary (and our 5th we’ve celebrated in Singapore).  Ours is a love story of Star Trek and Babylon 5, of travel, and of Boston.  But it is also a love story of … Continue reading →

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And Tango makes a banned book

Posted on July 10, 2014 by

Dear “concerned parents” who challenge this book I too, am a parent.  I too have had my children bring over books that I am not comfortable with them reading at their current ages.  The difference between you and I is … Continue reading →

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Bits and Pieces

Posted on June 16, 2014 by

Oh blog, how I’ve missed you so! If you follow me on facebook, you know that my hard drive crashed not long after I got back from Cambodia.  But it is fixed and I am back, so all is well … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, medical, Permanent Residency Process, Random Stuff, Singapore, Theater/Shows/Events, With Kids

Four

Posted on April 20, 2014 by

Four things in my house that are very American American breakfast cereal Giant framed poster of Boston, including Fenway Park (where the Red Sox play baseball) Bureau or giant US King Bed (because our armoire is overfull) My 2 year … Continue reading →

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Waiting for PR…

Posted on April 15, 2014 by

It was difficult to hear that it would take at least four months to get an answer on our PR application.  I talk a good game, but it was a rough 4 months waiting for April to finally roll around. … Continue reading →

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