Kidzania for Young Children

Posted on May 2, 2013April 30, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I think I've been to Kidzania close to 10 times now but always for T1 as she just loves making money and performing all those work activities. Last weekend however, T2 got o participate on her own and I was so proud of her when she walked into.......click to learn what next.

Walking for Water

Posted on May 1, 2013April 30, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

On a Sunday morning, T1 dragged us out at 7.45am to join her school mates for this walk for water organised by Aveda to supply clean water to the villagers in Mantanani, Sabah. Man.......this girl has so many activities, our weekends are never-ending filled with all sorts of.......click to learn what next.

Conversation with Kids

Posted on April 25, 2013April 25, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Because I am such an extremely busy woman, most of my quality time with the kids is spent in the car whilst I am their driver. T1 on her observation on the election flags: T1: Mommy, the trees are PAS, the sky is BN and the best is.......click to learn what next.

Introduction to God

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Last night, I spent 7.5 hours from 10pm to 5.30am listening to someone preach about God. It was a journey that she shared and how God had saved her, and there are many such stories such as this. Very interesting stuff. Now if only God could cure my.......click to learn what next.

Time Management

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I always wonder how I manage to do so much sometimes but always wonder too why the frigging work NEVER ends. Why? Why? Why? If I retired, would it be the same? And the answer to that is a sounding yes, because it is ingrained in my type-A.......click to learn what next.

For a New Malaysia

Posted on April 10, 2013April 11, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

5th May 2013 - I hope you are ALL going to the polling station that day. If you are not, please ask yourself why. Recently, I had an interview with the media and we were discussing the fact that some of the construction in Malaysia are not only.......click to learn what next.

Yoga and Me

Posted on April 9, 2013April 9, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

So for the longest time, I've had this idea to slow down.......and I promise you, it's happening. Slowly but surely. I don't work weekends anymore. I used to. I don't sleep 3-4 hours unless I really have to. I sleep 5-6 hours. I eat more healthily despite still.......click to learn what next.

A beautiful story……

Posted on April 9, 2013April 9, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Whilst I was in Myanmar, I conducted an art workshop with the kids and brought their art work back to Malaysia to sell them at our event. We framed them up in Ikea frames and sold them for RM50. There was one particular drawing that stood out from.......click to learn what next.

2 Nations 1 Heart – An Effort for Kids by Kids

Posted on April 9, 2013April 7, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Last Sunday was my big event and it ended with a bang. Well, I shouldn't say my event because it really wasn't my event, it was the Children of Myanmar's event and we managed to raise a whopping RM27,000 in 4 hours of sales in Bangsar Village 1,.......click to learn what next.

Speaking through Art with the Children of Myanmar 2013

Posted on March 30, 2013March 30, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Whilst in Yangon, we did an art project with the kids. The objective was to learn a little bit more about them, to bring something back to thank the Children of Malaysia who were going to be working hard to raise more funds for the Children of Myanmar,.......click to learn what next.

A Church in Yangon

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Have you ever seen such a lush bush of bouganvillaes??? They were SO PRETTY!!! On the evening after our 2 orphanage visit, we went back to the Hotel for a quick shower (by the way, even at the Hotel, we experienced NO WATER, OK??? Our last trip, we.......click to learn what next.

I’m SUPER-CHARGED!!!

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I am nuts. No doubt about it. However, my incredible family support me 500% so I must be doing something right. Even when I think my ideas and commitments are way out of whack, my wonderful, WONDERFUL husband, supports me completely by taking over the kids and everything.......click to learn what next.

Day One in Yangon – Trip 2

Posted on March 25, 2013March 29, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Thus began our 2nd trip to Yangon less than 4 months later but already so much work done. So damn bloody inspiring. We woke up again at 3am to catch the Air Asia to Yangon and a big boo to Air Asia for NOT assisting us to waive.......click to learn what next.

Backache from Laptop use

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I used to work on a desktop whose screen was placed on 3 thick books so that it's height was straight on for my eyes and sat on an Aeron chair but ever since I started working on a Macbook, I have been suffering from severe backache as.......click to learn what next.

Reinforcing The Positive

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Reinforcing the Positive Last weekend, I had to bring Tia to the smelly wet market and when she first got there and saw the state of the ground, she asked to be carried immediately. Now how was I going to do my marketing whilst carrying her? No way!.......click to learn what next.

Best Birthday Present This Year

Posted on March 16, 2013March 16, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

As far as I can remember, my birthdays have always been extremely well celebrated. Whether there is anything grand or special or not happening, it has always been extremely special. I do not know what I have done to deserve such blessings but I remember the year, my.......click to learn what next.

Down with a Fever

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Amidst all the work that I have been doing, this is no surprise really. I'm just praying I will be well soon enough as we leave for Myanmar real soon and I really need to be well for all that traveling. There is also so much to do.......click to learn what next.

Kota Bharu 2013

Posted on March 11, 2013March 11, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

My girls love the kampung because Kong-Kong has such a big garden that they just go crazy in it. They don't need toys, they don't need electronics and just take every opportunity to run out into the garden to just run around and do nothing! For that, the.......click to learn what next.

A blessed dinner

Posted on March 11, 2013March 11, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Last night, I had an intimate dinner with my best family - just me and my brothers. I received a new gorgeous pair of branded earrings and a new branded iPhone case. Thank you. It has been a long time since I've received presents! And forgotten how nice.......click to learn what next.

Organising MAD Project Myanmar

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

So I've taken off more than I can chew for sure. Yet again. I never learn. I am mega stressed right now because I am stressed at work too. And there is only 2 weeks more before we fly to Myanmar (and I haven't even started thinking about.......click to learn what next.

Children of Myanmar – An Effort for Kids by Kids Drive

Posted on March 7, 2013March 21, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

I have been crazy busy working my full time work-work, taking care of kids, trying to lose weight, working hard towards my other work commitments AND organising with some dear friends, an event at Bangsar Village 1 on Sunday, 7th April. I know, I am completely nuts. So.......click to learn what next.

That Controversial Photo

Posted on March 7, 2013February 4, 2021 by Mamapumpkin

Some weeks ago, I posted this onto my facebook page saying that the kids were driving me nuts so I decided to tie and gag them. I knew I was getting myself into a tick when I posted it but I continued nevertheless, and of course, despite getting.......click to learn what next.

Orphanage in Yangon 3

Posted on March 7, 2013March 7, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

FINALLY!!! I am giving a moment to update you with the THIRD orphanage that we support in Yangon...... This was the first sight when our truck stopped. T1 had to be lifted down - too short. Even I needed help. Definitely too short. We walked along this corridor............click to learn what next.

We love Trudy and Teddy at Pavilion!

Posted on March 7, 2013March 11, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Yes, we do! They gave us such a delightful time last Sunday…….THANK YOU, Trudy and Teddy, with our utmost sincerity. My girls had a really nice time and T2 is over the moon with her new purist outfit. Thank you so much for inviting us. It was a.......click to learn what next.

Calling the Media of Malaysia!

Posted on March 6, 2013March 7, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Apart from working full time, this is my pet project and I need your support. I need you to help me share this!!! We are organising a kid's bazaar on Sunday 7th April 2013 - An Effort for Kids By Kids. 1. Book a Table for RM50 with.......click to learn what next.

Disney – I Am A Princess……..

Posted on February 25, 2013February 25, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Several weeks ago in January, I brought T1 for a Disney Princess audition at the very last minute without expecting anything but really just wanting to give her some exposure to the camera since many people have suggested that I take these monsters to a casting house. Well,.......click to learn what next.

T1’s Swimming Gala

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Last Saturday, the whole family brought T1 to her School Swim Gala and forwent 2 open houses and a birthday party for it. We are always in full support of T1 at every school event that she participates in and this time round, she was really excited that.......click to learn what next.

Never getting a break

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I'm feeling blah today. It seems that I am not allowed a break. I work so hard. So damn hard. In every area of my life. Yet I'm often unappreciated and un-cared for because everyone assumes I lead this cushy life filled with roses. People think I am.......click to learn what next.

Mamapumpkin Hospitalised

Posted on January 27, 2013January 27, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

This new year, 2013, on the very week that the girls started school (T2 for the first time in her life), I had to be checked into a hospital for some tests. It was rather bad timing as I was sure that T2 going to school for the.......click to learn what next.

Happy Thursday

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

We had such a lovely day today. A beautiful home made lunch prepared by a dearest friend filled with love and nutrition, we felt so blessed! And this is after her having no sleep as her baby woke up every hour on the hour the previous night. Then.......click to learn what next.