Ferragamo in Pavilion Mall

Posted on February 16, 2014February 16, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

I must say it, the service staff at Ferragamo in Pavilion Mall are impeccable. I went to Ferragamo on the same day at KLCC and they were not as excellent as the staff at Pavilion. The consistency is amazing. And the evidence is that exactly 1.5 years ago,.......click to learn what next.

Spotify is so cool!

Posted on February 16, 2014October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

Spotify is so cool! Thank you, Kiersten, for introducing it to me! I love it. I've been spending a lot of time on this new cool app, baybeh! I am really learning so much about music from all over the world of every genre, it really is so.......click to learn what next.

A wonderful Sunday

Posted on February 16, 2014February 16, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

My version of a wonderful Sunday is when I have no commitments. This means no party to go to, no function, no event, no kids activity, no replacement class, zilch. And today was just one such Sunday.............What a wonderful Sunday it was. We left the home bright and.......click to learn what next.

Addiction to Scramble

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

I will admit it. I have an addiction to Scramble. What is Scramble? It is a Word Game on the iPhone where you have to make up words really fast against the clock. 2 minutes. That's all you have. And I play it with my facebook friends of.......click to learn what next.

Orientating New Employees

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Next week, I will have to orientate a new girl starting with us and I have not done my homework. Well, it should really be the HR's job but as it is, I am the HR for Malaysia. I am everything for Malaysia although it is conveyed that.......click to learn what next.

Musical Instrument Gadgets

Posted on February 15, 2014October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

You know how if you learn the violin, there is an option to buy a shoulder rest to enable violin holding easier and less tiring. However, when T1 first learnt the violin, her teacher said she shouldn't use it because it would cause her to be dependent on.......click to learn what next.

T2 in her Dutch Milk Maid Costume

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Last year, T2 actually went to school and enjoyed it till the last month when she suddenly decided that she no longer wanted to go to school. The poor girl, she couldn't even participate in her own school concert because we had to go to Australia for holiday.......click to learn what next.

Guitar Sound Boosters

Posted on February 15, 2014October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

When we organised the Children of Myanmar event last year, we needed an amplifier and at that time, I did not even know what the heck an amplifier was. That's why folks, if you have the chance to do something, anything, even if you thought it was a.......click to learn what next.

Women Achieving Continuous Growth

Posted on February 15, 2014February 15, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

When mothers first become mothers, it is difficult for women achieving continuous growth within themselves because they are just too damn busy with caring for the kids but eventually, it is important for women to strive to achieve continuous growth in whatever direction they wish to grow in........click to learn what next.

Vocal Lessons

Posted on February 15, 2014October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

T1 used to take vocal lessons, would you believe it? Yes, she loves singing and has a loud voice and has always been put right in front at all her school's concerts, even the mini ones, oh, they have SO MANY concerts within the year. Sometimes, we parents.......click to learn what next.

Supporting your kids school Sports Day

Posted on February 15, 2014February 15, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Ever since T1 was born, we have attended every single Sports Day that she has ever had. No matter what. We just drop everything. Supporting your kids school sports day is extremely important especially if your kid has a role, even if it is the flag carrier or.......click to learn what next.

Electric Violins

Posted on February 15, 2014October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

The electric violins first became famous when Vanessa Mae hit it with her magic. Right now, my 2 girls are stagnant with their violin but it is only a matter of time that I can predict that T2 will ask me for a new electric violin to emulate.......click to learn what next.

Why blog?

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Why blog? Despite how busy I am although admittedly, work stress will lessen soon once another new employee comes on board since I have been doing everything myself for the last 2+ years, it is really a blessing to be able to finally breathe; I still make an.......click to learn what next.

Practising the Guitar

Posted on February 14, 2014October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

Some people are really musically talented. They can play 1-2 instruments really well but have you ever heard of someone who can play 3 or 4 instruments? Yea! What more if the person was a kid? There are some kids who play the piano, the violin, the guitar.......click to learn what next.

Homeschooling in KL city

Posted on February 6, 2014September 16, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

As you may already know, we are experimenting this year on Homeschooling in KL City. It seems so new and exciting yet stepping into the unknown is never a walk in the park. There are lots of new things to learn, new behaviors and habits to adapt to,.......click to learn what next.

Chinese New Year Traditions

Posted on January 30, 2014January 29, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

I asked my girls what Chinese New Year traditions they perform and what Chinese New Year meant to them and these were the things they came up with:- 1. Kota Bharu! - we go home to Kota Bharu every Chinese New Year for about a week to spend.......click to learn what next.

4 years old – what does that mean?

Posted on January 29, 2014January 29, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

My dear God. I began this post on T2's birthday last year in August and till now have not posted it. Haha. My darling princess turned 4 on the 1st of August 2013. What does that mean? Wait. Firstly, can I just point out how hideous this outfit.......click to learn what next.

Mamapumpkin Girls all in support of Kerry Loh!

Posted on January 28, 2014January 28, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Last year, one of our Mamapumpkin girls was due to go into hospital for heart surgery and one of the lovely ladies from here (Kiki Quah, to be exact) organised a surprise party for her just before she went in. It was to give her hope, support, joy,.......click to learn what next.

Leaving Kids to be BORED

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

My kids play the iPad almost every day. Their iPad time is determined by my mood. From a very young age, I had instilled a minimal technology rule and made sure that they never came to me with the dreaded phrase that I can not stand - Mama,.......click to learn what next.

Laser Cutting

Posted on January 28, 2014October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

What would you do if you had a laser cutter? T1 said she would like to cut me up for a biology lesson. Eeek!! I'd be sure to keep her away from any shops that have laser cutter for sale! That girl is incorrigible. In fact, my 2.......click to learn what next.

A Real Musician

Posted on January 28, 2014October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

There is this one guy from New Zealand who's knocking the socks off everyone in the entire advertising industry and I'd say he's really made it big. I am so proud of them and hope that they will continue to take good care of their parents and siblings........click to learn what next.

On Showing Off

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

What an incredibly subjective subject. What is your definition of showing off? Sometimes, people drop names and sometimes, mothers toot their horns about their kids, sometimes, people tell the world their great and varied accomplishments, and sometimes, people just keep expressing how perfect life is!! And you know.......click to learn what next.

Learning Musical Instruments

Posted on January 28, 2014October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

It has been proven that kids who study music and are exposed to lots of music are generally smarter and more switched on their counterparts. I do not have the details but it has been in fact proven statistically. This does not mean kids who don't do music.......click to learn what next.

Adobe Illustrator Classes in KL

Posted on January 28, 2014January 28, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

For the longest time, I've been wanting to attend Adobe Illustrator classes in KL but just never got down to it. I've enquired with formal classes but they are not only very expensive but assumes me traveling out to attend the classes. Another old friend also offered to.......click to learn what next.

Tuning the Guitar

Posted on January 28, 2014October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

Recently, we got our piano tuned after months of it being un-tuned! We have been so busy that we could never coordinate the right timings for the tuner to come over and when he finally did, he informed us that the fees are now an additional RM20. I.......click to learn what next.

T1’s French Tutor

Posted on January 28, 2014January 28, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

T1 has a French tutor that I pay a lot of money for. She just started this year because she is being 'home schooled' this year which really has a strange meaning because everyone (or should I say many Malaysians) has their own definition what homeschooling is and.......click to learn what next.

Our 2nd Star feature

Posted on January 24, 2014January 24, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

I've been featured previously in the Star papers several times before I had kids for various reasons but with kids, we are now twice within nine months. Last year, we helped to raise finds for the Children of Myanmar and were featured in The Star Lifestyle section for.......click to learn what next.

Slow People

Posted on January 24, 2014January 24, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

I have a weakness. Of course, I do. Everybody does and I am no exception. My weakness is that I get irritable too quickly when I deal with slow people. Not necessarily people who have slow brains and cannot think of answers quickly but slow people in the.......click to learn what next.

T2 and her Chanel Bag

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

My daughter is listening in to too many of my conversations especially when I am in a fluffy mood on cloud 9 dreaming of Chanel and such that she too wanted her own Chanel bag. She's already 'chupped' my Chanel bags, OK??? She asked me rather politely, "Mama,.......click to learn what next.

Music to my Ears

Posted on January 22, 2014February 1, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Ever since T1 started her Homeschooling journey, we are hearing a lot more music at home and she is quite a talented pianist, if I may say so. Not gifted like one of those Mozart prodigies but talented enough to play delightful tunes in the background whilst I.......click to learn what next.