Booking flights online

Posted on January 29, 2016January 28, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

OK. I'll be frank. I really SUCK big time at this. I am just NOT GOOD at this. I have more brains for doing many more things. Why the fuck do I need to waste time booking bloody flights!!! When I used to work for others, I would.......click to learn what next.

Watching my kids grow

Posted on January 28, 2016February 16, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Now that I have more freedom with my time, I am spending a lot more time with the kids at home. Can you imagine, that I cook them lunch every single day, which is separate from dinner, just so they could have home cooked food at school? The.......click to learn what next.

My First CT Scan Experience at IJN

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Today, I had my first CT Scan ever that required an intravenous dye injected into my blood stream. Oh. My. God. It was the most traumatic experience ever. I will tell you why. My understanding of CT Scans in the past was that they were like X-Rays. I.......click to learn what next.

Thank you, Naturally Plus…..

Posted on January 26, 2016January 27, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Thank you, Naturally Plus. Thank you for making life so amazing beyond expectation. Every day I look up at the skies and I am thankful. I never ever thought I could afford a yacht but now I can. Like what??? Only my Dad could afford a yacht after.......click to learn what next.

Back to the Grind!!!

Posted on January 5, 2016January 5, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

After such a wonderful winter holiday, we are finally back to the grind!!! In the first week of 2016, I have already hired a new Housekeeper (she's perfect, finally!!!), a yoga instructor (she's perfect too!!) and a Personal Trainer (I haven't met him yet, so I cannot yet.......click to learn what next.

Chanel Ginza, Tokyo

Posted on January 2, 2016January 1, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Chanel Ginza was a must visit for me when I went to Tokyo for the second time this year because at the last visit, we visited so many Chanel stores and could not find what we wanted. We missed Ginza though so this time round, Chanel Ginza was.......click to learn what next.

Niseko with Kids

Posted on January 1, 2016March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Quite honestly, Niseko with kids was a fabulous way to spend our Christmas because they were so, SO happy with all that powdery snow!!! There are many places in Japan that has snow and where you can ski but we were told Niseko had THE best snow. So.......click to learn what next.

Organising for Niseko

Posted on December 19, 2015March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

So I did it. 2 weeks of cold weather, and I mean REALLY cold weather. It is currently -2 to -5 degrees Celsius. We have North Face jackets all suited up for -20 degrees so we are good. 1. Heart Problem in High Altitude One of the worries.......click to learn what next.

Making the Best out of ANYTHING

Posted on December 18, 2015March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Although I can afford to not work for money, I choose to work because I want my kids to see how hard I work and why we should all work, for whatever reason, for whatever motivation. I have seen too many spoilt rich brats (growing up in an.......click to learn what next.

Thank you for the blessings……

Posted on December 16, 2015March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Thank you for the blessings.... I do not know what I have done to deserve so much but thank you. There are 2 more weeks till year end and I just can't help feeling that this is the absolute best year of my life. There are just too.......click to learn what next.

Setting an Example for the Kids

Posted on December 14, 2015March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

The first time I heard about my childhood friend saying that she was working because she wanted to set an example for her kid that we must all work, I was quite shocked. Here she was, millionaire Datin, who didn't have to lift a finger in her life,.......click to learn what next.

Ending the Year with another Christmas BANG!!!

Posted on December 13, 2015December 13, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Never in my life would I have imagined to be where I am today. Passive income. Wow! Like is this for real? I could do nothing all month and still the money keeps rolling in??? No way!!! I was filling in some forms this evening and it occurred.......click to learn what next.

Cookies to Help Baby Ethan Get Well

Posted on December 10, 2015December 10, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Do you remember me posting about Baby Ethan a few days ago? His Mommy is now taking orders for Vanilla Almond Cookies in order to not depend on public donations because she really needs her son to get well. It's Christmas, folks! Do place your orders so you.......click to learn what next.

Ending the year with a bang!

Posted on December 7, 2015March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

I should be excited. I will be on a plane off to my holiday in just over a week but instead I'm freaking stressed out!!! Why? Because I still have orders coming in and I still have to organise deliveries and collections and my house is a mess.......click to learn what next.

Sunday Fury!

Posted on December 6, 2015March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

I went to bed so happy last night - everything was planned, everything was smooth. Receiving lovely messages from important people lifted me, all was good! Woke up early this morning to get the kids ready for a day out on our own - meeting Baby Ethan then.......click to learn what next.

My weekend as a Single Mom

Posted on December 5, 2015March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

I could get used to this. Seriously. Because seemingly I suddenly have more time with one less person to deal with. Hahaha. The girls have already decided that it is more fun sleeping in my master bedroom because:- 1. I have a much more comfortable king bed (Hello?.......click to learn what next.

Baby Ethan has Leukaemia

Posted on December 5, 2015March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Do you have children? Have you ever imagined what you would do when and if the Doctor told you that your child had leukaemia? This is very real, ladies and gentlemen. Anyone can get leukaemia. And unfortunately, leukaemia hit my friend's son at the mere age of 2.5.......click to learn what next.

Hello December!

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Hello December! I have never felt closer to my departed Mama than now so very strangely because it is almost as though she talks to me, guides me and leads everyone from Taiping to me. I kid you not??? I have never known so many people to come.......click to learn what next.

My affinity to Italy

Posted on November 27, 2015November 27, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Today I brought my 2 girls to swim at one of the 5 star hotels in town because my childhood Italian friend is in town. Yesterday, I spent a few hours with her without the kids after not seeing her since my wedding as one of my bridesmaids........click to learn what next.

Why I am the BEST in the region

Posted on November 26, 2015November 25, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Wow. Someone asked me to write an essay about why I am the BEST in the region. Best what??? Best laziest person on this side of the planet??? Yeah, I think I can win that award. When I look back and think about it, I have always been.......click to learn what next.

Home Made Body Wash

Posted on November 25, 2015March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Would you like to learn how to make your own home made body wash? In today's world, many of the soaps and shower gels we use have unnecessary added chemicals and preservatives that are harmful to our bodies. Everything we apply actually penetrates into our blood stream and.......click to learn what next.

Sydney was AWESOME!!!

Posted on November 23, 2015November 23, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Sydney was AWESOME This month I was invited by the company Naturally Plus to attend their World Leadership Invitational conveniently called the WLI at the Sydney Opera House. It is the first time in history that a private commercial entity was able to host a big private function.......click to learn what next.

Home Made Toiletries Workshop

Posted on November 9, 2015March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

A few weeks ago, I attended a Home Made Toiletries Workshop to learn how to make some scrumptious, good enough to eat, home made toiletries. It was DIVINE!!!!! For a few years now I have been reading up about how harmful supermarket shelf toiletries are and now that.......click to learn what next.

Deepavali Holiday

Posted on November 9, 2015November 9, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Wishing all my readers a very Happy Deepavali. [caption id="attachment_22439" align="alignnone" width="620"] Kolkata: A girl makes a Rangoli ahead of Diwali in Kolkata, on Oct.21, 2014. (Photo: Kuntal Chakrabarty/IANS)[/caption] May the festival of lights shine your path towards all the good things you wish for! My girls are.......click to learn what next.

Hello, November!

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

    Hello. Is it November already? By golly, it sure is. The month of my special Hubs. November is also the month I qualified for the World Leadership Invitation to the Sydney Opera House by Naturally Plus. Thank you. Thank you for giving me so much this.......click to learn what next.

First time to Japan!

Posted on October 1, 2015October 7, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

My first time in Japan finally happened! We were due to visit Japan some time ago but due to the radiation problem, we cancelled everything. Several years later, the Hubs is ok now to visit Japan but we are not here as a family this time round. I.......click to learn what next.

Thick Face Black Heart

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Believe it or not, my Mom bought me this book to read when I was barely 12 or 13 years old!!! Yet I learnt so much from it. At the mere age of 12, I was already dealing with tons of people who were jealous of me. I.......click to learn what next.

After School Snippets

Posted on September 26, 2015October 7, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Possibly the happiest time of my days are the daily moments that I see my little one after school descend the big school bus. She is always so happy and excited and I can tell that she's had a fabulous day at school. Always!!! The most magical part.......click to learn what next.

Traveling to Tokyo – how to plan

Posted on September 22, 2015September 22, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

I have spent exactly 3 days planning for Tokyo, can you believe it? Does it take that long to plan a 2 week holiday? Shish! It's a good thing I was taking a 2 week break from Izumio from Doctor's orders so I leisurely did this instead but.......click to learn what next.

The Work of A Cobbler

Posted on September 18, 2015September 18, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

It was the girls first day back to school to start the new academic year today! They woke up moaning because they have been sleeping late for three whole weeks and suddenly waking at 6am was a challenge, like Duh?! It's not like I didn't force them to.......click to learn what next.