Monthly Archives: June 2008
Stark Contrasts
This is the lobby of the Ritz-Carlton in Kuningan, Jakarta. The hotel is posh. Grand. Luxurious. Hotel towels are embroidered with the Ritz-Carlton crest. Even the bathtub comes with a water-proof pillow, embossed with the same crest, of course. Rack rate for one night’s stay in a standard room in this hotel is USD240, which … Continue reading
Crash Hot Potatoes
Today, finally unable to resist The Pioneer Woman’s mouthwatering photography in her step-by-step recipe section, I relented and made ‘Crash Hot Potatoes’. Photo from ThePioneerWoman.com I wasn’t really planning to do any cooking today because I was feeling too lazy. But then I remembered I had baby potatoes in the fridge which I bought a … Continue reading
When ‘Egg’ Was Yellow
As I mentioned in a previous post, the twins’ verbal development continues to astound me. I often wonder if they’re gifted. But, as usual, I always remind myself that maybe I’m just biased because I’m their mother. At 2 years 4 months, they can now talk in full sentences, they can answer questions, they correct … Continue reading
What Happens If I Miss The Bus?
I found this little gem on Businessweek’s website that really got me thinking: Risa Wexler, Media Director/Team Leader of Pfizer, working mom, wrote: I was racing around like a lunatic trying to get out of the house one morning saying, “I have to make the bus! I have to make the bus!” And my son … Continue reading
See Paris with Les Cars Rouges
If you are pressed for time and long to see Paris within less than half a day (or two full days or somewhere in between) or are simply not keen on scuffing your shoes on Paris’ cobblestones and developing nasty foot blisters in the process, Les Cars Rouges is a very good option to take. … Continue reading






