Frozen at TGV Cinemas – What a blast!

Posted on December 3, 2014December 4, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Last Sunday, we attended a special Premiere Frozen Screening at TGV Cinemas at Sunway Pyramid which allowed the audience to sing along to the movie just like in a karaoke. It was so fun and the first time that children could actually make noise in a cinema instead.......click to learn what next.

Helping people without expectation

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Helping people without expectation is something I learnt this year. Never too late, eh? I never used to expect much but would always smile when a thank you was offered. You know, just someone saying thank you or feeling the gratitude that you have extended yourself to help.......click to learn what next.

Just Be

Posted on November 22, 2014November 22, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

I have reached a stage of my life without a strong mother figure now where I want to just be. There is no more persons to answer to, live up to, thus the time has come for me to really just be. I have no interest in new.......click to learn what next.

Reminiscing the year

Posted on November 3, 2014November 3, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

In less than 60 days which I am sure will just whiz pass, 2014 will end. Tis' a bittersweet year for us as we had the best of the best and the worse of the worst. Good points: 1. Girls got to experience Homeschooling and got a year.......click to learn what next.

Ebola in Malaysia

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Is Ebola in Malaysia? Who the hell knows. Apparently not but I never trust the local news so I am taking my own precautions. The reason I don't trust the local news is because I know of several instances where not only very important issues go unreported but.......click to learn what next.

Bugslock Mozzie Bands – Malaysia Bugslock

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

We have had trouble sourcing for the best mosquito repellents in Malaysia and have had very little luck so much so that I've just accepted it to be the way of life in Malaysia until now. Thankfully, Bugslock Malaysia contacted us to to test out their Bugslock Mosquito.......click to learn what next.

Uncle Ben moving to Chiangmai

Posted on September 23, 2014February 1, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Yes, it is true. Uncle Ben is moving to Chiangmai. What does this mean? This means he will be taking along with him the classic electric guitar with him but of course! I'm not sure which he loves more, his guitar or his wife? Kidding!!! He already has.......click to learn what next.

My Wake Up Call……

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

For the longest time, I've lived my life for others because life has been so good for me that I always felt undeserving, so I pass it on instead, every blessing that I can, because there are so many others out there who need help, and I have.......click to learn what next.

Barbie, Oh Barbie!!!

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

Sigh. I caved. For the longest time, I'd pledged that my kids will never play with Barbie because I never did and I am against commercialism so when my youngest, T2, showed a real interest in the pinkness world of that superhero doll, I just didn't have the.......click to learn what next.

My Mother-in-Law passed away suddenly

Posted on September 8, 2014September 8, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Yes, that's right. 20 days ago, my mother-in-law passed away suddenly. It was a shock to the Hubs and I and the shock was so surreal that we couldn't cry as we couldn't really believe it. And still when we took that first flight home to Kelantan, rushed.......click to learn what next.

The Homeschooling Hub Malaysia

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

So! I've started a new Facebook group on duh, Facebook, that has been growing quite nicely called the Homeschooling Hub Malaysia. It is for the benefit of the parenting community which shares our Homeschooling activities and ideas and going ons about town. Come join us if you'd like.......click to learn what next.

Forest Fun Park in Zermatt

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Forest Fun Park in Zermatt is an Adventure Camp that we discovered in Zermatt, a really fun activity for T1. Earlier, we were advised by a friend to go here when we came but we were initially due in Zermatt in March for the skiing though as luck.......click to learn what next.

A musical performed by the Homeschoolers

Posted on August 6, 2014August 6, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

A musical performed by the Homeschoolers. Get your tickets NOW!!! I think of the last 7 months that the kids have been rehearsing. I think of the parents who have had to drive them for rehearsals. I think of the daily performances they have to act out from.......click to learn what next.

Sagging Tits

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

I just got home from a meeting and was shocked to find the kids still awake at 10pm. Asked the Hubs what was going on and he said he didn't want to have a battle that'd only end in tears to sleep. I ignored them and went straight.......click to learn what next.

Barbie in Malaysia

Posted on July 26, 2014July 25, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

OMG!!!!!!!!!!! For 10 years I have had 2 girls and have always resisted Barbie but now that T2 is turning 5 in a week, she is asking for everything BARBIE!!!! I kid you not. The heave in my heart is heavy, my eyeballs are bulging, my mouth opened.......click to learn what next.

Homeschooling Malaysian Style

Posted on July 25, 2014July 25, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

This year I got very brave upon the blessings of a dear friend and ventured towards Homeschooling my girls Malaysian Style. What does that mean really? Honestly, in the past 7 months, our homeschooling journey has evolved so much that this year, 2014, must be one of our.......click to learn what next.

The Girl who is SO Loved

Posted on July 20, 2014July 18, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Many people who see our little family now always assume that Daddy has a favourite and that his favourite girl is T2. Little do they know though that as much as everyone thinks that T2 is the spoilt darling daughter, T1 has had ALL our attention for an.......click to learn what next.

Eiffel Tower, Paris

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Of course, a trip to Paris would not be complete without getting to the top of the Eiffel Tower, Paris! Actually, since I've already been several times, there really wasn't a need for me to pay money to go up again and seriously, if my girls had not.......click to learn what next.

Malaysians at The Louvre

Posted on July 12, 2014July 10, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

The Louvre is one of the largest art museums in the world and of course, us Malaysians had to go there despite going with 2 kids. Actually, it was T1 who wanted to go, Good Lord. I've already been and was not looking forward to it at all.......click to learn what next.

Our Unschooling Programme (or lack of….)

Posted on July 10, 2014July 10, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Our unschooling programme doesn't sound very impressive, does it? But man, the girls are having fun!!!!! I have all faith that once they go back to school, they would just pick up where they left off without a hitch. They are bright enough girls I think, to adjust.......click to learn what next.

Europe with a 4 year old and a 9 year old

Posted on July 6, 2014July 6, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

We just got back. Yes! After an entire month, 34 days to be exact. My GOD. I cannot believe we were away for a whole 34 days. The house is all dusty now and there's loads of laundry to be done but heck, would I do it again?.......click to learn what next.

Homeschooling and Traveling

Posted on June 7, 2014June 7, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Homeschooling and traveling - OK, every time I tell people that my kids don't go to school, they go into temporary paralysis, then get zapped by one of those electricity guns (whaddya call them again?), and I have to spend the next 15 minutes explaining why and how.......click to learn what next.

Gratitude

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

How often are we thankful for everything that we have? I am one who is thankful every single day. I cannot ask for a better life and I owe it all to my Mother. Her sacrifices to keep me, to raise me, to teach me, have all come.......click to learn what next.

Cleaning and De-cluttering

Posted on May 5, 2014May 5, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

I know. I know. I talk about this every single year but hey, it is REALLY happening now. Why? Because we have no more help. Yay! OK, it took some getting used to but I'm really enjoying things much more. We have given away 70% of our toys,.......click to learn what next.

Overwhelmed and Exhausted

Posted on April 22, 2014April 22, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

People always ask me, "Actually, why are you always exhausted? What do you do exactly? Ever since I knew you, you are always overwhelmed..." Ha.Ha.Ha. If only they could wear my shoes. I need not justify my busy-ness to anyone and I choose to delve in whatever I.......click to learn what next.

Homeschooling in Malaysia – March 2014

Posted on April 22, 2014April 22, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Gosh. It is our 3rd month Homeschooling in Malaysia - March 2014 already!!! Honestly, I am becoming increasingly slack and dis-bothered about homeschooling my kids. I am too busy with work and house work and they are too busy with playing. The little one is a TV and.......click to learn what next.

How to Beat Procrastination

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

How to beat procrastination? Huh. Hahaha. I am actually the last person in Kuala Lumpur to tell you that because I am sat here at 2.20am in the morning when I started at exactly 10pm with the intention of clearing my desk. But instead of clearing my desk,.......click to learn what next.

Women are Hormonal

Posted on February 27, 2014February 27, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Women are hormonal. Yes, we are. It isn't our fault. It's just the way God made us. What does that mean though? It means that there are certain times throughout the year where we can flip and go bat shit crazy. We could lose it and throw every.......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.