This Is How The World Lives. First it was Osama, then Gadaffi, and tonight Kim Jong Il. Recently I read an excellent blog post by another writer. The Twenty-nine Year Old Bucket List. Apparently you and I are going to.

Walk softly and carry a big stick. Know that it is out of my respect for you that I write this, as I believe in closure, and I feel like a turd going out on a post that calls my departure a hiatus.

Adventures of my mother in law. Ideas of my Chinese mother-in-law. The World of Animals according to MIL. Three months living with Mother-in-law.

Stories of a Canadian living in India, traveling around Asia. Sunday at Como Park, Kemang. An English Woman in Mumbai. Whisky Lady vs Everyday Asia. 2 Comments on Whisky Lady vs Everyday Asia.

Being an expat in Mexico. Now we have got new neighbours who like to party the night away. Rumour has it that they fight a lot, get drunk and, from what I can tell, bump into all their furniture. Well, at least they do have furniture. Some of you might have read my post about duendes and aluxes.

Frac12; cup long grain rice. Frac14; cup raisins or dried currants. Frac12; cup heavy cream. Combine the rice and water with the pinch of salt in a pot, and bring to a boil. Turn down to a very low simmer, cover, and cook until all the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Roasted root vegetables with creme fraiche and parsley pistou.

So we are pretty much just talking about spouses with a marriage certificate to prove it. And once over, do not try to get work, do not pass go. For the newly arrived spouse everything can seem daunting. Jakarta is quite a shock, especially if you have on.

The Chronicles of a Skinny Jeans-Wearing Toronto girl. Ten Guilty Pleasure songs of all time. I do love Starbucks, but I love my hard-earned money more.