Reasons NOT to EAT OUT!

Posted on October 30, 2018October 30, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

I could easily give you a dozen reasons NOT to EAT OUT but I must admit, I am not exactly the finest example of that preach. Although we know how bad it is to eat out, sometimes eating out is just more convenient.Who's with me?! Of course, eating.......click to learn what next.

What Being Rich is About…

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

I am extremely rich because I am superbly blessed with amazingly good fortune in this lifetime but if you were to ask me if I were rich wealthy rich? I'd say no. I am not wealthy. But if you compared me to the road sweeper or most middle.......click to learn what next.

Your Actions Define You

Posted on June 21, 2018October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

It's not about what you say and how much you say. I've always believed that talk is cheap and words are just, words. It is real action that maketh an honourable man and although I am a writer with a lot of words, I am proud to show.......click to learn what next.

The Formula for A Blessed Life

Posted on June 1, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

Of late, my ego has been growing and growing because after being pushed into the ditch by unscrupulous people, I have risen again faster than ever. All those who betrayed me and left for what they thought was more money, are still where they are whilst we, those.......click to learn what next.

Keeping Secrets

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

If someone told me a secret and told me to not tell anyone, the secret is kept safe with me. I am not a gossip and I do not need approval being extremely steadfast in my own conviction. But you know what the problem is with that? There.......click to learn what next.

Being A Strong Leader

Posted on March 4, 2018March 14, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

Being a strong leader is something I have been pondering of late because as an employee for 15 years, despite having staff under me, I always had a boss to report to in corporate and at worst case, there is still the boss! By default I have been.......click to learn what next.

New Year Goals 2018

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

The funny thing is we did not do anything fancy on New Year's Eve. That is SO weird because for as long as I can remember, I have been partying out and about somewhere or other. Sign of old age? Actually, we had just literally arrived from our.......click to learn what next.

2017

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

2017 was officially the worst year of her life. She thought so because she had to undergo undue stress of unfair play and dirty business and then wasted money to hire a lawyer which she did not end up using in the end. She should have bought her.......click to learn what next.

Looking Back……

Posted on August 31, 2017September 1, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

Today is Merdeka.  When my late Mom was around, Merdeka was a tradition for us. It started out with us always, ALWAYS spending the night in town at a hotel with a view of the fireworks, and even joining the crowd at night to celebrate just for the.......click to learn what next.

The Formula for Success

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

The Formula for Success It's so simple yet not everyone gets it because there is always one part of the equation that gets left out either intentionally or mistakenly. I am grateful for having successful mentors around me since I was as young as a wee girl and.......click to learn what next.

Efficiency and Speed

Posted on June 7, 2017June 7, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

Not many people have this skill which makes it easy for people who have it to win. In all my years of working, I have hardly come across anyone who gave me a WOW factor. A super tiny fraction, actually I wouldn't even call it a fraction since.......click to learn what next.

A funeral of my own design

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

I know. I know. It sounds bloody morbid but since I've been spending the last few days at my late uncle's wake, I've been thinking of my own death. Which may be sooner than you think. Nevertheless, since my Dad told me he had bought his Nirvana package.......click to learn what next.

Building Cheap People

Posted on June 3, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

There are so many people around me that need education. And for the longest time, I have always been patient and felt that every person should be given a second or third fourth fifth chance even, given the benefit of doubt, and you know, we should just be.......click to learn what next.

Introspection

Posted on May 30, 2017September 8, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

As I approach the half millennial mark, a little introspection is due. Not at all because I have been bullied and pushed around by evilness (erm, yes I actually have) but simply because I have not spent enough time to grief for the 3 closest people to me.......click to learn what next.

Biting the hand that fed you

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

You know, I don't mean to brag but I have helped a serious lot of people. Of course, this is relative, because what you define as a lot and what I feel is a lot could be entirely different. Let's just say I have a helpful personality. You.......click to learn what next.

Rain on my parade

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

If you knew me well, you would know instantly that life was my parade. Yes. Life. My life. I have a good life. People cannot stand it. I do not comprehend why? What does my life have to do with another? Yet as I get along with my.......click to learn what next.

What is True Beauty?

Posted on April 27, 2017April 27, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

My late Mother was truly the most beautiful person I had ever known and honest to God I am not being biased. If you knew me, you would know how strong willed I was and how I would be honest and objective in my views because I could.......click to learn what next.

Smile

Posted on April 26, 2017April 25, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

Smile when the rain pours down  Smile when the rainbow shines Smile when your heart is broken Smile, it is a free token Smile when the birds fly Smile when your daughter cries Smile when you fall over Smile even when sober Smile when it is painful Smile,.......click to learn what next.

True Love

Posted on April 23, 2017April 25, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

We have been together for 20 years, the Hubs and I, and not once have I pondered about being with another man. Despite his boarding school rigidness and family imperfections, he is the greatest thing in my world. Although he represents the hard decisions in our home, he.......click to learn what next.

Why I Love London

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

After seeing a friend visit London, my heart ached for London and within 2 days, we were off to London. London is where my soul grew. It is home for me just like KL is home for me too. It is like London was my life pre-kids and.......click to learn what next.

My Little T1 (except she is no longer so little…..)

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

We are now in year 2017. T1 was born in 2004 and I started this blog in 2006. Yes, no kidding. I started it in the context of being a lonely mother because all my friends were not yet Moms and I needed an outlet because caring for.......click to learn what next.

Chinese New Year Ang Pows

Posted on February 5, 2017February 5, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

I am slightly annoyed this week on the subject of Ang Pows. My parents, wait, let me qualify.......my MOM and my in-laws have been always generous with Ang Pows throughout my entire life. At the very minimum that my Mom ever gave us a long, long time ago.......click to learn what next.

Setting An Intention

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

Many years ago, I believed that I had lived. My best mate and I in a prostitute's den amidst frozen cold Poland, discussed life as it were. Whilst the rest of the gang were partying from our architectural field trip, I chose to accompany her alone in her.......click to learn what next.

Forgiveness

Posted on December 5, 2016December 4, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Once upon a time, my late mother was thrown out of her own home and labelled a prostitute because she fell pregnant with me. Not only had she been beaten and called names by her own mother due to shame and lost of face, she was sent into.......click to learn what next.

MLM – Multi-Level Marketing in Malaysia

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Before 2014, I will tell you frankly that I looked down on MLM peeps. Why? Because I had several bad experiences with these MLM wankers. One conned me into attending a rally that completely freaked me out (AMWAY) and another forced me to keep signing my credit card.......click to learn what next.

The wind beneath my wings

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

I have led a good life. I have truly led a good life. It has not always been easy but I have no complaints. In all of my struggles, I have always had Angels holding my hand and she was one of them. It is not everyday that.......click to learn what next.

Retirement before 50

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

I retired when I became a Stay-At-Home-Mom even before T1 was born. That was back in 1997. I was how old? My late 20s I reckon? But the only reason I could retire then was because I had the Hubs to fend for us. After 10 years of.......click to learn what next.

Money is not the root of all evil

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

This week has been a super busy week for me because I crazily committed to some work assignments despite being super busy already. As it stands, I have still not found my PA possibly because nobody dares or wants to work with me. I wish to retire right.......click to learn what next.

Having Regrets

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Having regrets is what I try to talk many out of having but people are a funny breed. Of course, aliens are too and definitely those from the PRC (not all but many), and the many dan lain-lain cattle. Sometimes I wonder if I should just live my.......click to learn what next.

Doctors in Malaysia

Posted on July 8, 2016July 8, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Doctors in Malaysia, and Doctors around the rest of the world quite frankly....I hate them. Until today. Why? Because I have been visiting Doctors since I was a teenager due to......I don't know......perhaps I was overly malnourished as a child and then developed lots of health issues, just.......click to learn what next.