The Ideal Lifestyle School (TILS)

Posted on November 21, 2013November 21, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Recently, I attended a Mindful Eating Workshop hosted by The Ideal Lifestyle School in Sri Hartamas which completely exceeded my expectation! I actually did not have any expectations but when I left, I felt so blessed to have attended it for it was not only a morning full.......click to learn what next.

Catching up on Photos and Stories

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

These days, I spend way too much time on facebook to the point I'm wondering if I should just delete my facebook account. I would really much rather write meaningful stories and document them as work rather than read about what the rest of the world are up.......click to learn what next.

Learning music

Posted on November 5, 2013February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Recently I stopped the girls from learning music because they seemed really uninterested and when that happens, I feel it is the teacher who is unable to inspire them, so instead of wasting more money (she wasn't cheap), we stopped. If I was free and had the time,.......click to learn what next.

Getting Priorities in Check

Posted on November 5, 2013November 5, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Every now and again, I have a sit down to think about life and work towards getting my priorities in check. We all go through life with such big plans but I've learnt that at the end of the day, actually, your life has already been planned out.......click to learn what next.

Wearing a Bikini

Posted on November 5, 2013February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Someone asked me today if I have bought a bikini as I am going to be lounging by a pool sometime this month and they want to see me wearing a bikini but eegads! NO!!! I can NOT be seen in a bikini!!! In fact, the last time.......click to learn what next.

Being Misunderstood

Posted on November 5, 2013November 5, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Many a time, I am misunderstood. Sometimes I feel so little people know me but that's OK. It's OK to be misunderstood because what does it mean? Either people are stupid, close minded or just not experienced enough in life or I am a bad communicator. I am.......click to learn what next.

Birthstones

Posted on November 5, 2013July 30, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Birthstones - some people believe in it, some people don't. I belong to the party that does. I believe that wearing your own birthstone is not only beautiful but can enhance your life through the stone's natural vibrations. My birthstone is the aquamarine and it coincidentally is the.......click to learn what next.

Fireflies at Kuala Selangor

Posted on October 31, 2013October 31, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

The perfect day out on a weekend would be to visit the special Silver Haired monkeys in Kuala Selangor, followed by a yummy dinner at the riverside whilst waiting for night before getting mesmerised by the fireflies at Kuala Selangor. If you want to be safe to make.......click to learn what next.

Boy Toys

Posted on October 8, 2013July 30, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

No, I'm not thinking of getting a toy boy anytime soon but I do love boy toys. Ever since I was a kid, I was never a girly girl, very unlike T2, never liked Barbie dolls and such, and preferred soldiers and cars. Go figure, and as an.......click to learn what next.

Karma

Posted on September 28, 2013September 28, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

The end of 2013 is approaching and the strangest things are happening. I know not what God has in store for me but I'm beginning to think that I'm wasting a lot of time doing any planning. For just as I am settling into my career path comfortably,.......click to learn what next.

Bukit Melawati at Kuala Selangor

Posted on September 24, 2013September 24, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Bukit Melawati is a little hill at Kuala Selangor that is well worth visiting if you were thinking of visiting Kuala Selangor to see the magical fireflies. A perfect trip with kids over a weekend would start at about 3pm for a one hour drive to Bukit Melawati,.......click to learn what next.

Best Trainer in Kuala Lumpur

Posted on September 24, 2013September 24, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I am still telling you that I have the best trainer in Kuala Lumpur. This exercise thing is addictive!!! I am putting on weight and this is because my muscle mass is increasing but I am looking and feeling smaller and leaner. I have also learnt that doing.......click to learn what next.

Table Runners

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I was frantically searching for white table cloth for T1's birthday party last week and could not find it and was contemplating with getting a new table runner but I could not find anything that I liked! Why is it so hard to find some nice table cloth.......click to learn what next.

Continuing the Dream…..

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

It is late and I have to sleep soon. I have been neglecting this blog because facebook is so much easier and faster but I must stay on track to continue the dream. I have been rather busy meeting up with people, spending time with kids, working but.......click to learn what next.

Cutting Torch

Posted on September 22, 2013July 30, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

My T1 just celebrated her cutting torch birthday recently and the theme of the year was Lego. She got a few new Lego sets and she got to visit Legoland as a surprise!! Most girls would like presents such as jewellery, dolls, accessories, books, clothes, you know, girly-girl.......click to learn what next.

Spreading the Love

Posted on September 22, 2013September 22, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Malaysians are a selfish lot. I know this because I have been at the fore front of asking. Asking for donations, asking for help, asking for business, asking for charitable causes; and you know what? Malaysians are a selfish lot. Especially the ones who can more afford it,.......click to learn what next.

Floor Fountains

Posted on September 22, 2013July 9, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

I saw the biggest cascade of floor fountains the other day from someone's facebook post and it was a water pipe that burst AGAIN due to the MRT construction happening at Bandar Utama. It was magnanimously HUGE!!! I could just imagine it with some pretty lights and it.......click to learn what next.

Best Trainer in KL

Posted on September 19, 2013September 22, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

The best trainer in KL, I've got him - Nic Brandon (016 9710647). I've had several trainers in the past and I have a few friends as trainers and I must say this guy who trains some of the upper echelons in society (not that it matters but.......click to learn what next.

Happy Birthday T1!!!

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

T1's Birthday Laughs - she made me laugh 5 times today. I feel blessed. Whilst driving home at noon into our home, I spotted a white man who'd just finished his run soaked in sweat with headphones on and commented, "That guy is crazy. It's SO HOT!!! Why.......click to learn what next.

Me and My Pink Moped

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I have always wanted a pink little scooter to travel the country side of Italy with my polka dot scarf blowing in the wind. And when I next go to Europe perhaps I will really search out some cheap mopeds for sale to bring my vision to a.......click to learn what next.

Happiness Coach

Posted on August 30, 2013August 30, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Finally, I got someone to sponsor me a Happiness Coach. Not that I am not happy at all but for me to be completely happy, I need my hot body back. Yes, I did use to have one many, many yonks ago. Like manyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy yonks ago. Even my.......click to learn what next.

Being an Emcee

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

The truth of the matter is I have no balls to do public speaking. Really. Despite the fact that I studied architecture and faced many, many hours of speaking convincingly (because I had no choice!) to an audience in order to get good grades, doesn't mean I enjoy.......click to learn what next.

Oh My God!!!

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I noticed that some parents are very particular about their kids saying Oh. My. God. so I wondered. Is it bad to say OMG?? I mean, doesn't it remind you of God at least? I've seen parents penalise their kids for saying OMG, almost like it's a swear.......click to learn what next.

Software Security

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

15 years ago, I learnt about software security from an Indian software engineer who was a client of mine. He explained to me how our files and networking systems were at threat and how many people with the expertise could hack into our computers so easily. This is.......click to learn what next.

Royal Commonwealth Essay Competition

Posted on August 29, 2013August 29, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I don't want to blow T1's horn at all but shit, I am so frigging proud of her for winning a Silver Award for the prestigious Royal Commonwealth Essay Competition that garnered more than 11,000 entries world wide this year!!!!!!!!! Most of the participants ranged from ages 12.......click to learn what next.

3 more months to Christmas!!!

Posted on August 29, 2013July 9, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Can you believe it? It's the end of August already!!! That's right. We're in the 3rd quarter of the year, the 2nd half. Oh my goodness, how time has flown by!!! And before you know it, it'll be Christmas, the month of peace and joy and all things.......click to learn what next.

Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma in Malaysia

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Nobody knows nor understands what ACC is in Malaysia. When people hear that my Mom has cancer, it is usually, has she had chemotherapy? Is she in remission? Well, unfortunately, no such thing. And I am so tired of even caring to explain. If I say no to.......click to learn what next.

Guitar as a Hobby

Posted on August 20, 2013July 2, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

I've noticed that people who are lonely will start a hobby such as playing the guitar but once they have a partner, it is only someone with real passion and determination who will continue to pursue this passion. And if that is the case, perhaps they should consider.......click to learn what next.

T2’s Birthday – 4 years old

Posted on August 8, 2013August 8, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

HAPPY BIRTHDAY T2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A friend asked me the other day if I had brought T2 out to celebrate her birthday and for the life of me, I couldn't even remember!!! But surely I must have, right? So I said, yeah sure.....we did. And then she asked if we.......click to learn what next.

Procrastination

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I was given a killer deadline on Wednesday to complete some work for the Australian Government by Friday. WTF!!! It is no easy task and I always get poured with work at the very last minute and especially when it is either the weekend or holiday time. I.......click to learn what next.