It is a hot Summer day in Hanoi.
And they cut our electricity as part of the plan to "save" electricity because consumption was way too high for the city to maintain.
Of course, they did not alert us in advance.
Imagine stuck in a house without fans or even having the ability to grab a cold drink at the height of Summer.
I am not upset because they have to cut electricity as I understand their predicament but I am upset they did not make the effort to give us advance warning which would allow us to make alternative plans for the children.
Sunday 30 May 2010
Friday 28 May 2010
Korea
I am increasingly worried by the situation in the Korean Peninsula.
How it will play out will have bearing on all of us in Southeast Asia.
Not good since we are all recovering well.
Hopefully it will not end up in a conflict but this may not be that easy since many things can go wrong with tension so high between the two sides.
Keeping my fingers crossed.
How it will play out will have bearing on all of us in Southeast Asia.
Not good since we are all recovering well.
Hopefully it will not end up in a conflict but this may not be that easy since many things can go wrong with tension so high between the two sides.
Keeping my fingers crossed.
Thursday 27 May 2010
Will the "Top Kill" Procedure Work?
Watching CNN.
BP has began its operations to "top-kill" the massive leak.
I hope it works.
If not, I cannot imagine the damage to the environment.
BP has began its operations to "top-kill" the massive leak.
I hope it works.
If not, I cannot imagine the damage to the environment.
Tuesday 25 May 2010
The Heat in Hanoi
It is really hot in Hanoi these days.
Last week we had 40 degrees. It is presently hovering around 35 to 37 degrees which to me is too hot for comfort.
It is so hot that Pooch kept on "asking" to come into the house.
I am told that we can expect the weather to get even hotter as summer gets under way.
Oi troi oi, they said, in Vietnam.
Not good.
I need airconditioned clothes.
Last week we had 40 degrees. It is presently hovering around 35 to 37 degrees which to me is too hot for comfort.
It is so hot that Pooch kept on "asking" to come into the house.
I am told that we can expect the weather to get even hotter as summer gets under way.
Oi troi oi, they said, in Vietnam.
Not good.
I need airconditioned clothes.
Natania Speaks
My little princess is growing up well.
She can be quite a handful at times but one thing for certain, she is hilarious.
Let me share this story.
It was late in the night and I was trying to put her to bed.
And I began this conversation:
"Nat, go to the toilet and clean up", I said.
"No, I do not speak English. I speak only Chinese", she replied with a smile, feigning ignorance.
I was speechless. It was such a good rejoinder that I sat on my bed and starting laughing.
Priceless.
Will be tough for me in the future when she grows up.
She can be quite a handful at times but one thing for certain, she is hilarious.
Let me share this story.
It was late in the night and I was trying to put her to bed.
And I began this conversation:
"Nat, go to the toilet and clean up", I said.
"No, I do not speak English. I speak only Chinese", she replied with a smile, feigning ignorance.
I was speechless. It was such a good rejoinder that I sat on my bed and starting laughing.
Priceless.
Will be tough for me in the future when she grows up.
Monday 24 May 2010
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