Monthly Archives: August 2008

how does it compare

Posted on 21/08/2008 by

just got a call from the mechanic. the cost for the new radiator will be about $125 us. that’s for installation and everything. i have no idea of car repair costs. other than oil changes. and i certainly have no … Continue reading →

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wonder what a health inspector would have to say about this

Posted on 20/08/2008 by

with the car out of service i’m having to improvise. which, this morning, meant that instead of heading back to bed for an extra 45 minutes of sleep after the kids were out the door i had to be ready … Continue reading →

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acid rain

Posted on 19/08/2008 by

today, while michael and i were out running some errands, it acid rained all over our windshield. kind of freaky, huh? michael was quick to point out it wasn’t acid rain. it was antifreeze. which it seems isn’t supposed to … Continue reading →

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hello wordpress

Posted on 18/08/2008 by

welcome back. i’ve missed having you at home the past few days.  let’s try not to get seperated like that again.

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this time last year

Posted on 18/08/2008 by

michael was interviewing at compassion. and we were in a state of giddy, scared what-ifness. when he’d applied for the job, i’d a feeling that it would involve a move. moving wasn’t mentioned in the job description or requirements, but … Continue reading →

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i want to thumb wrestle an orangutan

Posted on 16/08/2008 by

i’m not exactly sure what my internet issues are – i’m afraid they are more computer related than internet. yesterday at wawee i was on their computer and today i’m on a computer at the mall and having no issues. … Continue reading →

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issues

Posted on 15/08/2008 by

we seem to be having internet issues and for some reason i haven’t been able to get onto my blog for days.  so i’ve been forced to go back to my thai roots and blog from wawee. times are tough. … Continue reading →

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out the door

Posted on 13/08/2008 by

the kids are out the door and on their way to school. and they’ve taken their first day jitters with them. but they seem to have left a few behind for me. and i’ve figured out why i wasn’t able … Continue reading →

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a cry for help

Posted on 12/08/2008 by

i am desperate. the desperatest of desperate. and i need help. i have an olympic size hole in my life and i am unable to fill it. i have visions of friends and family and even strangers sitting around their … Continue reading →

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happy mother’s day

Posted on 12/08/2008 by

today is the birthday of the queen of thailand, h.m. the queen sirikit. because the queen is so loved and revered in thailand it is also mother’s day – wan mâe. celebration in our house will look a lot like … Continue reading →

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