Shop during the sales

Posted on April 10, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

No, no, no.....I haven't gone shopping again. I dreamt of it though. It's difficult these days not to buy anything when everything in the shopping malls are on sale! Especially when you know what a bargain you're getting, like when you're saving a few hundred off something, don't.......click to learn what next.

Hiring a car in New York

Posted on April 9, 2009April 9, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

When we were in New York, we had to hire a car so we could drive to up to Long Island which took a whole hour and a half in New York traffic but it was such a lovely stay that we had there. We got ourselves a.......click to learn what next.

Cosmetology – A good trade to be in

Posted on April 9, 2009January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I know someone in this line and he makes truck loads of money. Cold hard cash. My Mom has always said, if you want to get into business, make sure it has something to do with women or children. It is so true. Women are suckers. They would.......click to learn what next.

Investing in coins

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Recently, my heart has been very heavy due to the fact that we invested in a useless share in the form of Malaysian Telecommunications *sigh* We had bought the share when it opened at about 8 dollars and yesterday it was down to 1.86. Thousands of dollars down.......click to learn what next.

Our holiday at an adult only resort

Posted on April 9, 2009April 9, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Next week, we go for a holiday at an almost adults only resort. Well, they don't actually specify that it is an adult only resort but when you see the setting of it, you almost assume that it is one where children are not very welcome, especially by.......click to learn what next.

Gestational Diabetes in pregnancy

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Since I have the above and it is getting worse by the day, I have to be even more careful now with what I put into my body. When I was first met up with the dietician, I was allowed 4 points of carbohydrates each meal but now,.......click to learn what next.

Our memories of New York City

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Tee has very fond memories of New York so it goes to show that from 3.5 years onwards, these kids have a memory of places. She may not remember every single detail but she certainly remembers what she wants to remember!!! Every now and then, she would ask.......click to learn what next.

Watching what you eat

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Ever since I was forced to watch what I eat due to my gestational diabetes, I've noticed that I not only feel better and healthier, I haven't put on much weight at all. This is all owing to severely cutting rice out of my diet. At this rate,.......click to learn what next.

Accommodation in Dallas

Posted on March 31, 2009June 22, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Dallas reminds me of the old TV dramas I grew up with, Dallas and Dynasty. I can't believe I spent so many hours watching them instead of studying, haha.....what is the modern day equivalent? I used to dream of marrying an oil tycoon from Dallas and living the.......click to learn what next.

Good project managers

Posted on March 28, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Every field of work requires good project managers in order to complete projects within the stipulated time frame and budget constraints; be it the completion of a new building or a formation of a new nursing team. A good project manager is always on the ball, knows how.......click to learn what next.

Trip up to Cameron Highlands

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

We are going! We are going! I am so excited!!! Today, we discussed how many cars would go up and who would drive so Mom said that if we took one car, then definitely my stepdad would have to drive because if anyone else drives, he would cause.......click to learn what next.

Good stainless steel accessories

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

My current home which I am stressed out about because it is SO messy, has Hansgrohe faucets in all the bathrooms. Funnily though, the ones that are in the guest washroom are beginning to rust slightly and it appears that the stainless steel 'paint' is chipping off. Yet,.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s Dog Fetish

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I'm only kidding. Tee used to hate dogs. She got chased by a dog once. Really badly. She turned blue and was shivering for half an hour. I was crushed. I held her for the longest time. Just like the two times she almost drowned. Now, whenever we.......click to learn what next.

What bed do you have?

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

When we were in New York last year, we had to sleep on a sleep number bed that Uncle Dave had pulled out from his ceiling. It was so, so bouncy!!! So much so that we could hardly get any sleep without anyone moving! After the first day,.......click to learn what next.

How to keep warm in winter

Posted on January 7, 2009January 12, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I was watching the BBC weather report yesterday and good lord, it's frigging freezing all over Europe, colder than ever! I thanked the angels that I was more than 9,000 miles away so as not to bump into a snowman at every twenty yards or so but I.......click to learn what next.

Christmas present for the Hubs

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Can you believe what the Hubs wanted for his Christmas present??? A brand new PS3!!! As though he'd even have time to play it!!! I told him no. Absolutely no. Besides, there are already TWO units in my Mom's place belonging to my Mom and my brother so.......click to learn what next.

Pregnancy weight

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Despite feeling incredibly sick, I am still famished everyday. Ever since I got pregnant, I have been SOOOOOOOO hungry. To the point where I have to consciously control my intake. But now that the nausea has come with a bang, I am eating smaller meals but more frequently........click to learn what next.

Career in the beaty industry during recession

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Many graduates are worried that they won't be able to get a job in this recession seeing that many companies are retrenching rather than hiring. My advice to them would be to try looking at some jobs in the beauty industry in the meantime even if they are.......click to learn what next.

Where to get your cattle supplies

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Ok, I'll be upfront with you. I am NOT an animal person. I generally don't MIND animals but I'm not crazy about them. I will not be cruel to them but if given a choice, I'd rather be in a place without animals than with. Get my drift?.......click to learn what next.

Las Vegas for Christmas

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Tan Sri is currently traveling with his wife in New York and London whilst his children await his return to travel somewhere nearer to home. He gave all sorts of reasons why they could not travel with him. For all you know, they might be spending a romantic.......click to learn what next.

Ordering new security systems

Posted on December 17, 2008October 9, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Despite paying a thousand every month for my apartment's monthly management and maintenance fees which includes money into the building sinking fund, there were still three break-ins last year. The management claim that it is an insider job but I really cannot understand how such a small apartment.......click to learn what next.

ChiangMai – our family tradition

Posted on December 14, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

One of our family traditions is to have an annual holiday together with the extended family. For some reason, ChiangMai has always lured us back, year after year. We've been to other cities as well, but ChiangMai is just one place we will always come home to. For.......click to learn what next.

Collecting monies due

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

This morning, a Mom was telling me how she was still in a court case because her ex-business partner owed her 300,000 dollars due to unscrupulous business dealings!!!Then I spoke to another Mom who also runs a business and she said that more than a dozen clients owe.......click to learn what next.

Gift Cards as Christmas presents

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

The first time I ever saw a Gift Card was when this lady above, an old partner of the Hubs's wife, presented a toy gift card to Tee. She loved Tee when we were in the States and she took very good care of Tee. She ended up.......click to learn what next.

Getting a company car

Posted on December 5, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Should the Hubs be offered a shiny black Jaguar one day from his company as a company car which he would have to maintain by himself, I would make him send it right back. Why? Simply because it is extremely costly to maintain a car of that stature!.......click to learn what next.

Cashing out with your insurance

Posted on December 5, 2008December 5, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Hello people, if you don't already know, we are facing a global recession. Although the Malaysian news says we are not affected, I'm telling you that many of my friends abroad are being axed from banks and consulting firms and if you listen to or read CNN and.......click to learn what next.

The plumber finally arrived!

Posted on December 5, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Do you remember me saying that there were several leaks going on at my home??? Well, last week, the plumber finally arrived to fix those dreaded leaks so I hope that is the end of it. Tee was busy watching them being the little curious cat that she.......click to learn what next.

Would you work in a call center?

Posted on January 31, 2008January 31, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

When I was working previously, I got to design some call centers locally. They were big investments as the company had to purchase many workstations, desks, chairs, mirrors, phone lines, furniture for team rooms, chill out rooms, and the list goes on. Then, monthly outgoings were high too.......click to learn what next.

Do your bit to save our planet

Posted on January 31, 2008January 31, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

I read an article in the newspaper yesterday written by a foreigner about our use of plastic bags from the supermarkets. How many of you are still carrying plastic bags from supermarkets? He basically said who are we kidding with all this go green crap because although it's.......click to learn what next.

Investing our money – advice please?

Posted on January 19, 2008January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Do any of you invest in the stock market? I have never really played with shares but recently, we've decided that we needed to grow our money so we have started looking into stock options that offer good dividends like British American Tobacco (BAT), Public Bank and Berjaya.......click to learn what next.