Mimi on March 21st, 2010

On The Brain
A few weeks ago, the twins picked out a book about the skeletal system from the National Library. I’ve read it to them a couple of times, simplifying the explanation as much as possible. At one time, I saw them poring over the book while having this discussion.

Twin2: Abang, yang ni skull. (Big [...]

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Mimi on February 25th, 2010

I can write this post on the pretext of discussing the merits of the inexpensive Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D prime lens. After all, it’s a very affordable lens (list price is RM468 — around US$138 — but it can be had for just a little over RM300); it’s lightweight; it’s wonderful for low-light situations (as [...]

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Mimi on January 25th, 2010

Mama’s twin boys,
You turn 4 years old today. How is it possible for my twin babies to have outgrown babyhood in so short a time?
I miss feeling the two of you fighting for space when you two were still inside my tummy.
I miss watching the two of you crawl up to me every time feeding [...]

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In fairness to Malaysian Airlines (or MAS, as it is referred to in Malaysia), after my unfavourable review of their service and menu vis-a-vis Singapore Airlines’, I feel obligated to write about my recent experience with MAS.

The twins watching luggage being loaded into our plane. Photo taken at pre-departure lounge, KLIA
As my followers on Twitter [...]

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Mimi on September 16th, 2009

If the passing of time is signified by the alternation of the four seasons in the West, in Malaysia it is marked by the coming and going of various festivals and public holidays. New Year. Maal Hijrah (New Year in the Islamic calendar). Chinese New Year. Thaipusam. Wesak Day. Merdeka Day (Independence Day). Hungry Ghost [...]

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