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Air Sirap Ros
The photo that I uploaded on TwitPic today reminded me of my early years in Malaysia and my struggle to fit in. Air sirap ros (rose syrup water), sometimes shortened to air sirap, is a cold drink made out of rose-flavoured cordial or syrup, sweetened with sugar, and normally served in Malay weddings and many … Continue reading
Feeling Like A Gargoyle
On some days I feel like one of those gargoyles on top of Notre Dame Cathedral — stiff, stuck, worn out, battered by the elements, feeling as surly as my countenance that’s been set in stone, maybe even a tad bit scary. But when I unconsciously move my gaze away from my problems and stare … Continue reading
Life Happened
I just realised that I haven’t updated my blog for one whole week. Funny how a week feels like eternity in the blogosphere! What happened? You might want to ask. Life happened. Yes, that’s what happened. Life happened. Within the span of a week:- RoundBoy recovered from his high-grade fever. I’ve been to Jakarta and … Continue reading
I Ran My First 5K Alone
Sunday morning dawned cool and balmy, clear after the previous night’s rain. I put on my running shoes, geared up with my Samsung MiCoach heartrate monitor and earphones (the stride sensor’s busted), did a few stretches, and slipped out of the house while my children were still sleeping soundly. [NB: DH is in China until … Continue reading
Birthday Wishes
I was tagged by mom-to-be, Eper, with a meme that requires 4 things:- List down what you want for your birthday… The list should be 10 numbers Post the image of this award in your posting Give it to 10 friends of yours. My birthday is, like, 9 months away (sufficient time to conceive and give … Continue reading
About Me:
Selamat datang (welcome)!
I am Mimi -- mother, careerwoman, incidental world traveler, photography enthusiast, self-confessed gadget geek, and aspiring linguist (7 languages to date).
I'm a Filipina married to a Malaysian. Kuala Lumpur has been my home since 1993.
You may reach me at mimi[at]sleeplessinkl.com.
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