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The Unknown Story Behind Michelle Obama’s Fashion Designer

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In 2009, everyone was waiting in anticipation what the new First Lady would wear on the President’s inauguration night.

Michelle Obama didn’t tell anyone which dress she picked until that night itself.

In the end, as you might already know now, she wore a glorious white one-shoulder gown.

And the designer is the then 27-year old Jason Wu (吴季刚).

Merely getting your dress shortlisted by the First Lady is a far-fetched dream for many designers out there, let alone being chosen and worn.

However I am not interested in Mrs Obama’s dresses, what she wears and what not. [Read more…]

What I hate about Chinese New Year

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Chinese New Year
Photo Credit: Paolo Camera

Every year I go back to my hometown to celebrate Chinese New Year with my folks and brothers.

This year is no exception.

Chinese around the globe will celebrate the first day of the lunar calendar this coming Monday, January 23.

(This year 2012 is the year of the water dragon.)

While I have my share of happy moments during CNY (especially when I was small), there is one thing that I can’t stand that pops up during the Spring Festival.

Here it is: [Read more…]

Bruno Mars’ Marriage Secret

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The fact is Bruno Mars is not a marriage counselor.

And he is not even married.

But why should you listen to him?

I first heard about Bruno Mars from my teenage nephew.

He caught my attention because he is an awesome singer.

As I said, although this 25-year old songwriter-turned-singer from Hawaii is still single, there’s one song that can really teach us about the secret to long lasting relationships. [Read more…]

Lick the Leek

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leek - healthy food
Photo Credit: flikr

Normally it’s difficult for the kids to do something new.

But sometimes it can turn out to be fun.

Here’s the story:

I made an aggressive change to our family diet last year and I have brought home many foods that were unheard of before the change.

Anything that’s good for the body, I would introduce to the kids.

One of them is leeks.

At first, I was skeptical that J and K would accept it. [Read more…]

Mad Snail Disease Parenting Tips

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Snail
Photo Credit: Joel Olives

While my coming to 6 years old son K is not considered a TV fanatic, he does sit in front of the idiot box sometimes.

Two of his favorite programs are SpongeBob SquarePants (the yellow thing, you know?) and local production Upin & Ipin.

Sometimes I watch with him.

As I watch, I find SpongeBob is funny and the storyline is intriguing.

No wonder it’s so darn popular.

Once Bitten…

In one episode, SpongeBob’s pet snail was biting anyone he bumped into. Gary was a nice guy but that day he turned into someone that’s not him. [Read more…]