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Working Mother’s ABC
If there is a real-life version of comicbook superheroes, that would be us, working mothers. We are significant members of the workforce by day, wives/cooks/caregivers/housekeepers at night, chauffeurs/chefs on weekends. We may be overworked and often under-appreciated, but once we achieve that delicate balance between career and motherhood, we wouldn’t have it any other way. … Continue reading
Mushroom Soup With Puff Pastry Lid
This recipe is so easy, it’s almost embarrassing to post here. But since the results are phenomenal (DH: “You must cook it again tonight!”) and preparation is quick and simple, I thought I’d share it with you. Mushroom Soup With Puff Pastry Lid Ingredients: – mushroom soup – frozen puff pastry – one egg, beaten … Continue reading
Flying Mum’s Log
I’m back in KL and strangely unable to fall asleep despite (or because of?) my fatigue. So I blog! My return flight on KLM was a pleasure, as always. The flight left on time. The huge aircraft with its recently redesigned interior looked and felt spacious. Their free hot meal, although not the best, was … Continue reading
Juggling Motherhood & A Career
Foreword: I wrote this article for a Polish magazine called ‘Voice For Life’. This article was originally written I wrote it in English, then it was translated into Polish by Ms. Alicja Babkiewicz and published in the January 2009 issue of ‘Voice For Life’ the said magazine. I hold a senior position in a Malaysian … Continue reading
So Exhausted, I Can’t Sleep
Have you ever felt so tired and so exhausted…but you just couldn’t fall asleep? Even though every fibre of your being is screaming for rest? This happens to me a lot whenever I’m travelling. Which is really a shame because that’s about the only time I get to sleep without any of the twins waking … 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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