Organising Japan – Arghhhh!!!!!

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

It's funny that I am off to Japan in less than 2 weeks yet need to finalise all our Christmas bookings for Japan right now. Due to my last minute handling (GOSH! AS ALWAYS!!!!), we are now stuck with more expensive accommodation and more expensive flights. Such a.......click to learn what next.

Preventing Kids from Falling off their beds

Posted on September 12, 2015September 11, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Preventing kids from falling off their beds is something you really should look into if you loved your kids. Like yeah!!! My 2 girls, they share a bedroom because that is all we have in our humble home - 2 bedrooms. And even if we had a mansion,.......click to learn what next.

I hate Hospitals!

Posted on September 11, 2015September 11, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

I hate hospitals! Argh! I really do! I have hated them since I was a kid as I have spent a LOT of time in them. If I had a choice, I would eliminate hospitals from my life altogether but unfortunately I have this heart defect that requires.......click to learn what next.

We are not Machines…..

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

It's funny how I run my life as though it is a machine that never stops and that is what contributes to a big part of my success but at what expense? We are not machines and I have to keep drilling it into myself to slow down........click to learn what next.

Disney’s Descendants

Posted on September 6, 2015September 8, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

This morning, we headed off to our favourite breakfast place, Huckleberry at Damansara Heights and shit, it was FULL HOUSE!!! Darn it. I was so looking forward to showing the girl where Dada and Mama have breakfast every morning after dropping them off at school. We headed down.......click to learn what next.

Muzium Istana – Old Agong’s Palace in Kuala Lumpur

Posted on September 5, 2015September 18, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

We visited the Muzium Istana this week which was the Old Agong's Palace in Kuala Lumpur, not the current one opposite my home that cost 997 billion RM. The girls have been on school holiday hence my silence. Hurry up already!!! I brought my girls today to see.......click to learn what next.

Preventing Early Morning Aggression in Children

Posted on September 2, 2015September 18, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Preventing early morning aggression in children will come in handy some day because there WILL be a day when your child wakes up all moody and make you feel like throwing them out the window. Worst still when you have TWO grumpy children who end up arguing early.......click to learn what next.

How to STOP being Lazy and Complacent

Posted on August 24, 2015August 24, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

OMG. That sounds just like me, lazy and complacent.....if my Mom were alive now and saw my home, she would go absolutely ballistic. She would scream at me so loud that the entire building would vibrate. Some window panels might even fall off. Sorry Mom!!! But seriously, life.......click to learn what next.

Scheduling Part 2

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

After spending an hour scouring the internet for free pretty printable planners, the Hubs suddenly said why not just print the Mac Calendar straight? What a party pooper!!! I told him that printing straight from the calendar wouldn't look pretty but he said it was functional. Men..... From.......click to learn what next.

Scheduling 2016

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

[caption id="attachment_22064" align="alignnone" width="300"] Weekly goals and objectives[/caption] Believe it or not, I am already planning for 2016 when we haven't even hit the final quarter yet my schedule for the rest of the year is fully booked. I kid you not! Life is so rich thanks to.......click to learn what next.

Shopping Spree!!

Posted on August 14, 2015August 16, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

I earned my highest salary from Naturally Plus last month and so what is the first thing we did? We went on a shopping spree!!! Damn fail man..... Actually, I was supposed to accompany a good friend to the famous designer, Calvin Thoo, to select a Baju Kurung.......click to learn what next.

I would make a good rapper!

Posted on August 12, 2015August 11, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

I would make a good rapper! The Gangster Angels - we have posed several times in the Charlie's Angels pose and it is hilarious!!! But that day we couldn't because we didn't have anyone else to take the photo for us as we were the last ones left.......click to learn what next.

Helping the Children of Myanmar

Posted on August 11, 2015August 11, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Grow A Tree in Myanmar How many of you would like to teach your kids about leaving a legacy? The Children of Myanmar need our help and we are in search of corporate sponsors and kind individuals to help kick start their organic farm programme in the next.......click to learn what next.

The downfalls of Celebrity-dom

Posted on August 7, 2015August 11, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

I can totally understand why so many celebrities commit suicide and the reason for this is because in a very small way, I have always had a popularity rank. From being that little girl who ruled the classroom to that teenaged lass whom everyone just followed, to over-performing.......click to learn what next.

To speak or not to speak….

Posted on August 6, 2015August 6, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Because I run several Facebook groups and am active in all of them, I get a lot of PMs with regard to my postings and requests for ideas and help, or cheers for inspiring them, and very rarely the dreaded hate mail. And you know what? I actually.......click to learn what next.

How does one slow down?

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Last week, whilst I was driving to Bangsar busy as usual about to meet a customer from Hong Kong to pass her some goods, I received a call from a lady saying she was from the Malaysian Insider. Oh fuck! I was so scared! I thought, fuck-fuck-fuck!!! Because.......click to learn what next.

Selecting a new blog theme

Posted on August 1, 2015August 1, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

As you can see, I have gone around selecting a new blog theme AGAIN!!! Why? Well, firstly I didn't like the last one but since I didn't have time to really look into it, I just lived with it. Secondly, my fabulous friend from Canada told me that.......click to learn what next.

Chicken and Antibiotics

Posted on August 1, 2015August 1, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Today I was discussing an article about chicken and antibiotics to T1 that was published in the New York Times. It was an article about marketing tactics practised by the largest poultry giants in the UK whereby they say that their chickens are antibiotic free but really they.......click to learn what next.

It’s T2’s Birthday in 1 day!!!

Posted on July 30, 2015August 1, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Masyallah! My little baby turns 6 this Saturday!!! I used to think of her as the devil and have many a time felt like throwing her out the window or into the trash but lately, I must admit that I am loving her more and more and more.......click to learn what next.

Cabinet Reshuffle in Malaysia

Posted on July 30, 2015August 2, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

I got a shock yesterday when I read about the cabinet reshuffle in Malaysia. Now I am one to steer away from politics in Malaysia not because I have no interest in it nor have nothing to say about it but because my stepfather has been a politician.......click to learn what next.

Conversations with My Mom

Posted on July 29, 2015August 2, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

I have been feeling my Mom's presence more so of late. I think the woman is really happy in Heaven and has nothing else better to do than to pass me all these terminal cancer patients. Oh. My. God. Why is she doing that??? I am SURE that.......click to learn what next.

Hiring a PA (Pumpkin Assistant)

Posted on July 28, 2015August 11, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Hola! I am now hiring a Pumpkin Assistant because I really do need some assistance!!! If you know of anyone who is:- 1. Dynamic (go-getter, won't sit on their ass type, lots of initiative), 2. Detailed (will check-check-and check again so that the work is perfectly right the.......click to learn what next.

New Fantastic Discoveries!

Posted on July 27, 2015August 11, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

We are well on our way towards the second half of the year and life just cannot get better. Can it? Some have accused me of forgetting them now that I have my little Izumio business up and running but it is absolutely not true. I only have.......click to learn what next.

Thank God it’s FRIDAY!!!!

Posted on July 24, 2015August 11, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Hola! Thank God it's FRIDAY!!!!!! Actually, it makes no difference to me because everyday is a great day for me. Today, I hopped onto the treadmill (yay me!) and I met up with this sexy stylish Mama, and then brought the kids to Bangsar Village for lunch as.......click to learn what next.

Being Your Own Boss

Posted on July 23, 2015August 11, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

There's nothing like being your own boss doing anything you want anytime, anywhere, anyhow. BUT. It is bad when you are a lazy ass like me. Oh God, is it bad.....when my former principal, Mrs Bhupalan told me that Procrastination is the thief of time, she had a.......click to learn what next.

Being on Holiday

Posted on July 18, 2015August 11, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Being on holiday is the greatest thing on Earth for me because it is then that I can work my best. I know, I know. It sounds ridiculous, doesn't it? Work on holiday? Hell, when I was in Europe for 6 weeks last year, what did you think.......click to learn what next.

The MMPK Weight Loss Reality

Posted on July 14, 2015August 11, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Uhuh. It's called the MMPK Weight Loss Reality. Let me tell you a little about my body history. I was born skinny. So skinny I was mistaken as a Giant's pencil. Wait. I was like T2!!! Just blow a whiff of air in my direction and I'd lose.......click to learn what next.

To the girl at the NAC yesterday…….

Posted on July 13, 2015September 18, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

I spent the last 3 days at the National Achievers Congress (my first time) and must say that despite not seeing my entire family for 3 full days and nights, I am glad that I went. It was a fantastic experience. I definitely learned a lot of tools.......click to learn what next.

The National Achiever’s Congress 2015

Posted on July 9, 2015July 9, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

This year, I will have the honour of meeting Lizzie Velasquez, brutally called the ugliest girl in the world. I cannot wait. Running the Izumio Business is like being a Homeschooler. There is enough free time to do whatever I want, wherever I want in, in whatever way.......click to learn what next.

Happy Hump Day!

Posted on July 8, 2015July 9, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Happy Hump Day! Exams are over for both girls and BANG! The school invoice reaches our study desk and I start palpitating. The Hubs, as always just doesn't want to open it. He's always in denial. I already warned him earlier this year, this is a double year.......click to learn what next.