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Week Without Kids
The apartment had been very quiet since my father, nephews and niece went to Canada for vacation. I’ve spent much of the week mocking up a design for a website revamp project, signalling my return to the freelance scene. Had been asked a few times about my career now that I don’t have to attend […]
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Summer “Staycation”
When I came back from Toronto a couple of weeks ago, I wanted to immediately buy a laptop and kickstart my freelance career once again. But I didn’t anticipate 2 things: the laptop that I wanted to buy may get an upgrade very soon 3 kids (nephews and niece) would move into my apartment this […]
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Studio Sleepover
My 2 nephews and niece moved up and took over my bedroom becoz their apartment is under renovation. Even though there’s a mattress in my studio, I had never spend an entire night in the room as I insisted in separating work and sleep. No such luxury anymore, at least not for another 3 weeks!
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Home Sweet Home
Arrived HK yesterday when most people were still asleep. Immediately noticed the hot and humid air when exiting the airport, but thankful that it wasn’t raining. The long haul flight was exhausting. I managed to reach home by myself on bus. Arrived home without my parents noticing. I took a shower, relief was immediately sensed. […]
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Belated B-Day Dinner
Went for wings with a couple of my ex-colleagues for lunch, didn’t get the beer to go with it like ol’ times because I insisted on being a responsible driver. Had Japanese dinner with my sister, brother-in-law, and 2 nieces. Even though I’m staying in their basement, I only had dinner at “home” once for […]
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30 + 2
I’m really thankful that my friends remembered my birthday and treated me for dinner, the cake was an added surprise. I had the feeling that I’m getting too old for cakes and surprises however, just the gathering of good ol’ friends is more than satisfying for me. Looking back my 30+2 years, I’m much grateful […]
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Cleaning Up
Busy cleaning up my place recently. About 75% done for my studio, and there’s also the bedroom and bathroom that I’ve yet to start. Got to get everything done before leaving for Toronto on the 29th. The way I’m rushing through everything and trying to properly leave behind the things for my family to take […]
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Parent’s Return
My parents just got back home from their 6-day trip to Malaysia. Wasn’t expecting any souvenirs, but they used their leftover money and bought me loads of coffee, enough for a few months of breakfast! Spent close to a week home alone, and nothing really special happened. Started cleaning up and re-organizing my place, it’s […]
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Pixar: 25 Years of Animation
Took my 6 y/o nephew to see the Pixar exhibition, it’s been months since I last took him out. Other than the occasional nagging to do this/that like all children, it’s always delightful to hear him openly talk and reason. I probably enjoyed seeing the sketches and drafts in the exhibition more than my nephew, […]
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Mother’s Day
Last year for Mother’s Day, we bought flowers for my mother and resulted in her whining about how the flowers would wilt in a week and we were wasting money, even though there was an obvious smile on her face. This year, I decided to buy her orchids, something I’ve been wanting to try cultivating […]
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