a girl from oz

2009

December
November 27
October
September 3
August 3
July 11
June 67
May 28
April 35
March 89
February 75
January 47

2008

December 81
November 43
October 71
September 63
August 76
July 33
June
May
April
March
February
January
After a long weekend infused with a heady selection of food,...
Dec 1st
“The sleep that long weekends make is hard to shake off.”
Dec 1st

Giving Thanks

My first Thanksgiving was the year I turned nine. We moved from Australia to the States that year,...
Nov 27th
God, can’t you people count? I’m SIX. Santi...
Nov 27th
Sugar rush ensues.
Nov 27th
With Carol and Christina, the newest mom in the group, at...
Nov 27th
A sample of the Hooligan’s photo prowess....
Nov 27th

Manila is like old wood in the fantasy...

Following a long list of to-dos concerning the move, I need to touch base with a lot of my Manila...
Nov 26th
“Mom, quick. What color is the European species of Iguanadon?”
— My 10-year old stumps me yet...
Nov 25th

Happy Birthday, little guy.

moi: You're so cute, Santi.
Santi: I'm not cute. I'm SIX.
Nov 25th
“Sometimes we put up walls. Not to keep people out, but to...”
— Anonymous (via fives via...
Nov 21st
This hat, coat and bag fit the big-girl version of me who...
Nov 21st
moi: You know how we've established that women, no matter how hot, are just plain crazy?
Arsenal Hooligan: Haha, yep.
moi: Well, it's the same for men, too. No matter how gorgeous you are, you are all inherently GROSS.
Arsenal Hooligan: Oh... (puts on sad face)
moi: All we need is sexual gratification, after that, there's really no point in talking in between. How did men and women even get together at all.
Arsenal Hooligan: Well, there wasn't any internet for about 30,000 years so...
Nov 21st
I have the sniffles, and am scarf-wrapped at the throat as I...
Nov 20th
Just in time for my little boy’s birthday this week...
Nov 20th
On Sharon’s deck, a year ago today. This was the last...
Nov 19th
Gorgeous.
Nov 19th
Sharon baked yummy lime bars.
Nov 19th
Back at home, it was time to pack. My hostess and new mom,...
Nov 19th
My hostess gift for Lise. She likes cats, and she likes...
Nov 19th
I feel yellow and grey today (sick, sniffly).  In my...
Nov 19th
Listen Listen
great cover. donnaroad: Friendly Fires: I’m Good, I’m Gone (Lykke Li cover)
Nov 19th
LOL that looks like it could be me and the Hooligan. I used...
Nov 18th

from Malate to the big O, some things...

The Asian camwhore part of me was not chanelled nearly enough this weekend, as I forgot to charge...
Nov 17th
I’m in a red dress, and black stockings today! ...
Nov 17th
Snow be saved!
Nov 13th

From old to new and back again.

The List Theme of late is sticking fast, looming in front of me like an unticked box of something to...
Nov 13th
The “swimming with dolphins” part in the list...
Nov 12th

Ten Facts

Seems like today is a day of lists for me. grilledcheese, sophomoric (via:skysignal, kari-shma,...
Nov 12th

150 List..before I'm 30?

carmenmariah, jessicachu, lissak06, : Bold the ones you’ve done. 01. Bought everyone in the...
Nov 12th
Listen Listen
tuneage: The Danks - “Treaty Connector” Some Fridays call for music that’s a bit more upbeat and...
Nov 11th
This time last year. Trail of Dead at the Waiting Room,...
Nov 11th
Nov 11th
anatomyofamuse: rocketboom: Different points of view
Nov 11th
This weekend, the Hooligan and I had a bit of scare when a doctor’s check-up revealed we may...
Nov 10th
Listen Listen
I love the dreamy quality of this track. This week has flown by like a dream, and everyone is...
Nov 6th
For Rosebud and Radiance. from: anaideia, bebelestrange,...
Nov 6th
I would love to dress Michelle Obama. Vivienne Westwood Red...
Nov 6th
cajunboy: I’d vote for Bacon over Fries as well. (via:...
Nov 6th
A local salute for a worldwide win.
Nov 5th
History captured on TV, captured on my camera, captured on...
Nov 5th

Proud TCKs for Change! Proud TCKs for...

“Change” is a word that defines the life of a Third Culture Kid. When you grow up...
Nov 5th
via carmenmariah, pinkhotel, patrickmoberg
Nov 4th
“When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading.”
— Henry Youngman
Nov 3rd

A quiet weekend for Saints and good...

This weekend, our yayas took the All Saints weekend off to visit with family, living and non, in a...
Nov 3rd