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Me, Malaysian. Hubby, English. We've moved back to Kuala Lumpur after 2 years in Jakarta. Here's to life with the Hubby and our little boy!
tags: baby, culture clash, expat life, parenting
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After 2 years of living in Jakarta, I have moved back to KL with my English hubby. My blog is mainly about our lives with useful info on how to cope with life in Jakarta and KL thrown in every now and then.

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Connor has a pair of Columbia hiking boots that he usually wears to school.  They are lovely shoes, perfect for Scottish rural life but unfortunately the left shoe looks very similar...   Read more

About a month more and we'll have another little man in the house.   I am now 35 weeks pregnant. I have gained a LOT of weight.  Like 40lbs of it.  Sigh.  I...   Read more

Connor's Technology pack homework:  (L-R, clockwise) Instruction sheet for model, list of items in the pack, Learning Outcome sheet, book, model kit, parent feedback form Well, as...   Read more
A super sambal recipe Posted on 10/05/2013

When you're miles away from home, sometimes all you want is a taste of it.  My husband longed for proper sausages and pork pies when we were living in Asia.  Similarly I find...   Read more
Spring is here! Posted on 09/05/2013

Daffodils and a young man in our back garden. Picture taken on 5th May 2013   Read more

Wow.  We actually had sun out over the long weekend and we took full advantage of it. As sun had been forecasted for the entire weekend, our friends suggested a walk and picnic in...   Read more
Spring flowers Posted on 03/05/2013

Spring is finally here and the daffodils are all blooming in our back garden. And today, a handsome young man picked one out especially for me and Mummy was just delighted.   Read more

During the P1 Induction Night briefing, we were told that our children would start coming home with homework packs to familiarise themselves with P1 life. It's ALREADY started. Connor...   Read more
It's all in the genes Posted on 01/05/2013

Despite my son's lovely si man looks, this picture proves beyond the shadow of a doubt that he is descended from simple peasant Cina Pek people. You know what they say - you...   Read more

Lovingly posted for my son(s).  One day, they will read this post and nod their heads in agreement. I confess to being the mum from No. 9, the one who's always convinced that her...   Read more
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  • Can anyone give me pointers on living in KL? I am retiring next year. Please e-mail me on:
    tullimoin@gmail.com
    Many Thanks,
    Tulli
    tullimoin
    By tullimoin 2012-08-28, 15h53
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    • Hi
      I would like to have some idea of the cost of living over there...please send me line and tell me about the cost of life for a real person, not a visitor. My plan is to retire over there next year
      Any information will be greatly appreciated
      God Bless
      By elpargo 2011-12-02, 23h07
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      • Love him anyway ...and he will love you more ...
        By tentmaker 2010-10-27, 15h50
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        • hi, I am a man , expatriate also living in Jakarta since 2 years. I am looking to make friends, especially , mature ladies to share common interests, news and more. please, don't hesitate to sms or email me on:
          Ammar: 081511549370
          a_hadjar2002@yahoo.fr
          cheers,,
          Massil
          By Massil 2010-01-15, 10h32
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          • Hi Mrs Top Monkey, :-). I'm juliana from kl and living in pondok indah jak selatan.I read your blog while looking for children clinic in Jakarta. And viewed your handsome baby photos too. I'm a mother of two, boy and girl. Im looking for friends in Jakarta and if you're interested please give me a call or e mail me. looking forward to hear from you. Thanks .
            By Juliana Johan McPhail 2009-06-04, 10h09
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            • Hi - I read your blog and would like to get in touch with you as we're moving to Jakarta in August and also have a baby girl. email liza dot lau at gmail dot com. Look fwd to hearing from you!
              By Liza 2009-04-29, 16h17
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              • hi, my husband is malaysian and we were living in KL.
                we share similar experience. call me for a chat. 0815 11337711
                By rere 2009-04-06, 19h40
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