Mimi on August 7th, 2008

To MyEldest,
It seemed just like yesterday when we welcomed you into this world — all 3.85 kg (8.47 lbs) of you. Your long, thick eyelashes were the first thing that everyone noticed as they peered into your scrunched up chubby little face.
You were the most adorable baby ever, often mistaken for a Eurasian. And, as [...]

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Mimi on August 6th, 2008

Today is the first day of yet another diet.
I’d have to confess that I’ve let myself go lately. I’ve had far too many buffet dinners, high teas that involved lots of cakes and chocolate, midnight snacks, and lots of chocolate in between. The treadmill at home is now covered with a fine layer of [...]

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Mimi on August 4th, 2008

I’m off to Jakarta again today. The bigger kids are used to the routine by now and don’t seem to mind one bit. In fact, they even look forward to having their Lola sleep over for two nights.
As for the twins, I also told them Mama will be in Jakarta and that Lola will be [...]

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Mimi on August 2nd, 2008

In a previous post, I wrote about how I wasn’t sure what camera to bring to a recent trip to Bintan Island. In the end, I decided to bring both. I used a borrowed D80 and 18-200mm VR lens for most of the pics, knowing how photos taken with the Pentax Optio WPi tend to [...]

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Mimi on August 1st, 2008

Why do people’s minds wander? During meetings, during prayers, when watching movies, in class…
Like this morning. One minute I’m listening intently to our MD. Then I hear a familiar grumble in my stomach as lunchtime approaches. I find myself thinking about where to go for lunch. It’s a Friday, after all, and Friday lunch breaks [...]

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