Low Cost Conference Calls

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Of late, since I am officially working now, I have to get on some conference calls with the guys abroad. The beauty of working from home is that I can nurse T2 whilst on the con-call! OK, completely not by choice but it was the only way to.......click to learn what next.

A Fun, Interactive Way to Watch Your Foetus Grow

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

You heard right. LISTEN UP, YOU PREGNANT LADIES!!! Now, you can do just that and how much better can it get when you are having your first pregnancy and are able to educate yourself and see the closest graphic representations that is similar to your precious little bub.......click to learn what next.

Ralph Lauren and Hermes clothes

Posted on August 4, 2011October 8, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

For some reason, fashion from Ralph Lauren and Hermes always remind me of equestrian clothes. Wouldn't you agree? For Hermes, they originally started as equestrian products anyway but what about Ralph Lauren? I did a search on the history of Ralph Lauren and whaddya know? They come from.......click to learn what next.

Men and uniforms

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

What's it with men and women in uniforms? In my line of work, I deal with mainly men. I have always dealt with mostly men. That's what happens when you enter a male dominated industry! The other day, I brought some men to the hospital and they were.......click to learn what next.

Finding ATV Parts

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Have any of you seen an ATV in Malaysia? By the way, ATV stands for ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE. Did you know that? It looks like a cross breed between a big motorbike and a four wheel drive - LOL! I wouldn't feel safe in one, would you? Unless.......click to learn what next.

Gifts for Men *yawn*

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I find it the most boring thing in the world purchasing gifts for men. What more if it is golfing gifts for men! This year, the Hubs very clearly told me that he would like an ipad for his birthday. I said OK. I then started working and.......click to learn what next.

Cool, comfortable shoes

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

If I wasn't five feet nothing, I'd be wearing kicks like addidas response every day. What more would I need that something cool and comfortable to protect my feet, and help me run fast when the need arises. Like running towards them snatch thieves! But since I AM.......click to learn what next.

Preschool Playground Equipment

Posted on July 21, 2011October 8, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Does anyone know where I can purchase some preschool playground equipment? Our apartment doesn't have a playground (which sucks BIG TIME!!!) and the Hubs has been asking me to go research the cost of some preschool playground equipment so he can put pressure on the management to get.......click to learn what next.

Best Diet Pills

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

As you know, I don't have any help at home. And yet, I am working. With real deadlines to meet, money to lose and going through a lot of stress!!! Thus, I've now booked the Indonesian part-time cleaners who charge on an hourly rate to come every day.......click to learn what next.

Getting an economical but spacious MPV

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

The Hubs doesn’t believe in buying an expensive vehicle to get us from A to B. As long as it is reasonably comfortable and has the necessary comforts, he really doesn’t believe in paying for brand names in order to show off or enjoy its accompanying luxurious comforts........click to learn what next.

Accident on Jalan Semantan

Posted on July 9, 2011July 9, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Last Friday whilst coming down Jalan Semantan in the rain, the traffic came to a standstill. I was immediately worried that the rally had begun but instead it was a road accident. What's it with people stopping to look at accidents? As we approached the accident site, I.......click to learn what next.

Intelligence versus hard work

Posted on July 9, 2011July 9, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Do you think children who are naturally intelligent score well in exams or is it the hard working ones who do? Or is it a mix of both? If you aren't so intelligent, you work harder and if you're super intelligent, you work less hard? Is it fair.......click to learn what next.

Safe Fat Burners

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Does anyone know where to get some safe fat burners? Is there even such a thing? Well, apparently so! I guess everything is relative. At the rate I am going, I would probably need some soon. Having said that, my coach has just told me that I am.......click to learn what next.

The best car for mothers….

Posted on July 6, 2011July 6, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

When I was a school girl, I wanted a sports car. A sports car because my cool, model aunt had one and used to pick me up from school with it. A sports car because all the kids at school used to stare and went, WOW!!! When I’d.......click to learn what next.

Investing and growing wealth

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Last week, my grandmother passed away and there was talk of investing the estate's money and growing it instead of just leaving it stagnant all these years and just collecting oil palm revenue without any additional effort. One option was for my brother to manage and run the.......click to learn what next.

Running a Business

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

The problem with me is that I can never run my own business. It is not because I don't have the capability but simply put quite bluntly, I am too darn lazy. Like REALLY lazy......However, I can run businesses for others! I really wonder how effective these online.......click to learn what next.

Family Addictions

Posted on June 16, 2011June 16, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Addictions run deep in our family. I'm addicted to food. Period. T1 is addicted to fun. The Hubs is addicted to his girls (and that includes me, thank you. At least, that's what he tells me!) and T2 is addicted to that DVD Player that connects to component.......click to learn what next.

Incorporating exercise into work life

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Right now, it almost seems impossible. But I am determined to get back on track. It's just that I've just started work and being busy is an understatement. Really. What was interesting though, is that I started a food diary for a week and noticed how conscious I.......click to learn what next.

Management of Documents

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I have been crazy busy setting up my home office today and it is a challenge because I not only am lacking in SPACE but already I have all these million and one documents lying all over the place! And then apart from setting up a hard copy.......click to learn what next.

Growing up with Dettol

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

As a child, whenever the name Dettol was heard, we could smell it. We knew it was that brown liquid that was used to sanitise. That's what hospitals smelt like and that's what toilets smelt like. Today, Dettol is very different! It still hints wafts of traditional Dettol.......click to learn what next.

New hotels in KL

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

What are your favourite hotels in town? I hardly spend any time in hotels these days but back in the day it used to be the Shangri-La. I have no idea why we spent so much time there, if it wasn't dining, it was disco-ing or staying the.......click to learn what next.

Becoming more male….

Posted on June 2, 2011June 2, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Today, I was stuck in the car with two monkeys for an hour. A whole hour! They were getting restless as hell, especially the little one, so I had to think of distractions. It wasn't safe to come out of the car, it was raining heavily anyway, so.......click to learn what next.

Buying expensive watches

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Recently the Hubs had to go get his watch repaired. When I found out how much it cost to repair the watch, I questioned why he didn't just get a new one instead! It just wasn't worth repairing! Thankfully, we have a relative who is high up in.......click to learn what next.

Bushnell Legend

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

What's that? It's the name of a riflescope. What's that? Ahhh......you will only know this if you were an assassin, which I've been known to be good at. I have two very, very close relatives who own guns and sometimes, when people piss me off, I feel like.......click to learn what next.

Carrying tons of weight

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

On a daily basis, I am carrying tons of weight. When I pick T1 up from school alone, I have T2 carried on my left arm, T1's very heavy school bag on my right shoulder and T1 holding my right hand. I've already given up carrying out a.......click to learn what next.

Do you dare wear a Funny T-Shirt?

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Seriously, now. When I was in my teens, I would but now that I'm far into my post-teens, there is just no way I'd don a cheesy T-shirt no matter how funny. Well, case by case, I suppose. Show it to me first. Would you? When I was.......click to learn what next.

Kleenex, oh Kleenex…..how you are my favourite best friend!!!

Posted on May 23, 2011May 23, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

See this???? I know......doesn't it make you feel all English Roses? I'm so such a big fan of Kleenex (including their baby wet wipes!!!) because we are BIG users of tissues at home. I have major sinus issues and you can safely say tissues are my best friend........click to learn what next.

Cable TV Subscriptions

Posted on May 8, 2011May 8, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Gosh! I cannot even remember when the last time I watched TV was! I have been busy, like super busy ever since I started work. And I don't have any help! I am so thoroughly blessed already that I have a boss who allows me the flexibility to.......click to learn what next.

Selling the car

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

The Hubs wants to buy a truck. If you have been a loyal reader following this blog for years, you will know what a truck fanatic he is. No fast cars for him. He isn't the least bit interested. You certainly have a hint of a man by.......click to learn what next.

Bathroom furniture

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

In our quest to reorganize the home, I have been looking at bathroom etageres, in particular one etagere that is made of cast iron supports and porcelain shelves. I'm just a sucker for beautiful things, what can I say? Bathroom etageres are great because they instantly beautify your.......click to learn what next.