We’re living with significant transport disruptions in Hong Kong at the moment. An Occupy Hong Kong movement have taken up blockades in a few locations around the city in an attempt to get their message heard, and encourage change. It is an inconvenience but it is also an act of freedom and thus it provides … Continue reading
A few post backs I asked what makes a superhero. Here is an example of what I believe is a true superhero in the real world even though he is from the Transformers world. This was posted onto a Transformers group on Facebook… It is a small gesture given by a humble voice actor who … Continue reading
Mums. We’re a ruthless lot. We’re opinionated, judgemental and single minded. Especially when it comes to our kids. You know we are. We know what we want for our kids. The problem is, here in Hong Kong at least, a lot of mums seem to know what is right for other peoples kids as well. To … Continue reading
How do we find the strength to share with others? How do we take that first step to plunge ourselves into the world of criticism and compliment that waits beyond? As I sit here finishing the edits for the first 5 chapters of my novel the realisation hits me. I need someone else to read this. I … Continue reading
Ya know, I never planned on being a mum. Even in my mid-20’s I had no desire to have kids. And yet here I am celebrating my 10th year of motherhood. I blame my husband. No, really! And NOT in the way you’re thinking my dirty minded reader! 😉 He always said he wanted sprogs. … Continue reading
You sit there, your first 3 chapters, printed, hovering on my desk, neglected, untouched … But not forgotten. You linger in the recess of my mind. I want to reach for you, I really do … But the world demands so much of me right now. No, no… that’s not entirely true. I despair from … Continue reading
There has been a lot of news recently on the plight of helpers in Hong Kong. It is full of doom and gloom and highlights the truly gruesome side of life for some domestic helpers working here. Maid, 28, falls to her death from 27th floor flat while cleaning windows Helper in critical condition after … Continue reading
Nelson Mandela was a visionary, a revolutionist, a dreamer, a fighter, a prisoner and an inspiration. When I heard of his passing yesterday, something I think most of us have known was coming for months, my heart hung in sadness at his loss. My thoughts went out to his family, his friends and his nation. … Continue reading
I often see blog posts where the person is away for a while and apologises for the tardiness of their efforts. Look far enough back in my blog and you’ll even see the same from me… repeatedly. I know I’ve felt guilt for my disappearances in the past. This time though, no apologies or excuses … Continue reading
I’m a bad parent. That’s how I feel when I take Mitchell out exploring. Why you ask? I feel I have let my children down and denied them the simple pleasures of getting down and dirty in the outdoor world. They’ve never truly bush-bashed, been knee deep in mud, tromped through a gently flowing creek … Continue reading
Life... with Sprogs... 