Busy times in Penang
We have been busy bees here in Penang – the days seem to rattle past and before a blink of an eye we are talking about the forthcoming end of term and Christmas. Wow....
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A Simple, Special Day
Finally, I start to see how beautiful life’s simple pleasures can truly be. I have had to decelerate. Alas, no work projects, no income but time to linger in a moment without driving forth...
Reflections – how we are who we are
I really thought nothing much of my Asian Respite and Reflection post, and yet it touched so many of you that I have done what I normally don’t let myself do, and re-read my post...
Asian respite and reflection
Really, the situation at the British Passport Office is pretty dreadful. Cost-cutting activities have reduced consular services supporting British Expats around the world. Renewing passports outside the UK no longer an option Expats in up...
Settling into Penang
As always, I am here to report our progress and the inevitable change that we witness on our Sunflower Journey. There is so much, and I have been slack at keeping more regular posts...
Establishing routines as domesticity returns
I’ve said it before, and quite frankly I am destined to keep on saying it – Every week is #oneweekon and a lot can, and will change. This past week has been no different with...
Undivided Attention
This is the longest gap between posts, and for you avid followers (Mum, Mum-in-Law), I deeply apologise. What respect I now have for solo parents. It is amazing on many levels, in a way...
Boys start school in Penang
It was quite a trek returning from Phnom Penh to Penang, more due to the emotionalism of such a quick decision to abandon Cambodia (and J!) earlier than planned. The boys and I each...
Another stretch the comfort zone
Never did I think this past week of a holiday in Malaysia would bring such far-reaching change, and here we are #oneweekon. Our long awaited reunion with Mimi at Kuala Lumpur airport was magnificent. Our 3...
Back on the tourist trail in Siem Reap
Another Weekend As with last week, our mellow weekend was shaped by visits to hotel swimming pools, coffees, food decisions and a venue for Happy Hour. I say these weekends are mellow, but they can...
