Women and Financial Independence

Posted on July 6, 2016July 6, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

My Mama always told me that a woman MUST have financial independence. Because when she divorced my Dad, she didn't have a penny to her name. Not only that, he never gave her a cent thereafter for her divorce alimony. Unfortunately, men change after divorce so as nice.......click to learn what next.

Making more than a difference

Posted on July 3, 2016July 3, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Sometimes I wonder why how when who what reason I was put in this world and no matter how hard I try to run away from the pull, it feels so fated. I have been placed here through and through to help make this world a better place........click to learn what next.

Playing Dirty

Posted on June 15, 2016June 28, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

In the world of business, there will always come a point where the ones that fall behind start playing dirty. And with a people business more so. It is an unfortunate state of affairs and despite how much we try not to involve ourselves, we are still affected.......click to learn what next.

Giving up your day job

Posted on May 26, 2016May 25, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

This week, one of my team members complained that she was so tired of the people at work and was ready to tell someone the fuck off. Not literally of course. I smiled and told her, well, you can afford to. Isn't it great to have options? She.......click to learn what next.

Happy Birthday, Mom!!!

Posted on May 8, 2016May 8, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Happy Birthday, Mom. Happy Mother's Day too. Before I start, thank you for blessing me with such an amazing weekend. I don't think I deserve such luck but you keep making it happen over and over that I am beyond gratitude. I am more grateful than being grateful.......click to learn what next.

Life Fulfilment – What is it?

Posted on April 6, 2016April 28, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

When I attended the Success Resources Seminar early last year, I met one of the many Naturally Plus Multi-Millionaires Koji Ikematsu on stage talk about Life Fulfilment. Still a newbie then I was thinking Wahhhhhh........ one day.......... one day, I will reach Life Fulfilment like all these multi-millionaires here.......click to learn what next.

Facebook Farceries

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

For the longest time after Facebook was launched, I had no interest in it. But one fine day, after much prompting from friends, I got myself registered and joined it. Hmmm. Interesting. I soon realised what a great tool it was in finding old friends and catching up.......click to learn what next.

The Iron behind the Mask

Posted on February 2, 2016March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Many a time, I come across people and I form an impression of them. First impressions really do last and usually are the real ones that tell a person. Does she look at you in the eyes when she talks? Does she ask you any questions or only.......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.

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.

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.

The First Child

Posted on September 21, 2015September 22, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

This, ladies and gentlemen, is my first child. Can you see that invisible halo above her head? Not only does she have an invisible halo, she has the ability to grow devil's horns every now and again too when she's rubbed the wrong way often enough by her.......click to learn what next.

Open Heart Surgery in Malaysia

Posted on September 3, 2015September 3, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Ever since I was diagnosed with a double heart valve regurgitation (specifically my mitral and aorta have gone belly up), I have been preparing myself for that dreaded open heart surgery that the cardiologists say I must have. I have never been through anything more traumatic because I.......click to learn what next.

The Traveling Family

Posted on August 26, 2015September 18, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

That's what we are, the traveling family. My girls are so damn blessed!!! T1 took her first flight at the tender age of 4 months to Langkawi beach. She also had her first swim there in a Hotel Penthouse jacuzzi. Soon after, she was jet setting to Australia.......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.

Giving a Great Presentation

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

This year, I gave my first ever presentation to a public audience. I thought I was going to hyperventilate, have an asthma attack and die. But I made it. Just. Barely. It helped that I had a translator which gave me time to think of the next thing.......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.

Negative Thoughts

Posted on July 28, 2015August 2, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Do you know what differentiates the people who make it in life and those who don't? It is their negativity. I'm not just talking about money here. It is everything. If you think you cannot do a backbend, you can't. If you think you cannot do 500 pushups.......click to learn what next.

Helping Women get rid of their Anger

Posted on June 29, 2015June 29, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

In the past few days, I’ve noticed that the people around me have been in a rather bitchy mood and me, myself am feeling bitchy. Not towards everyone but just irritating people. In this people business, it is inevitable that I deal with people on a daily basis........click to learn what next.

Free Loaders riding on a high

Posted on May 30, 2015May 25, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Do you ever get free loaders riding on a high? I just think it is wrong. The friends who are your friends because they want freebies from you, the friends who are friends because of your social circle, the friends who are friends because they think you are.......click to learn what next.

Is talent inborn or bred?

Posted on May 22, 2015May 21, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Is talent inborn or bred? It is both really. My natural talent is creativity. I got it from my Mom. If you needed a hundred ideas, I could come up with them. I am just usually too damn lazy to. But if you offered me enough chocolate, I.......click to learn what next.

Strange People

Posted on May 4, 2015May 4, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Last year, I had one of the worse experiences of my life because I had made some bad choices with people and many unfortunate series of events happened through absolutely no fault of mine. It really takes a crisis to very quickly show you who your allies are.......click to learn what next.

The Challenge of an MLM Business

Posted on March 24, 2015March 24, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Hear the dreaded 3 letters MLM and your antennas are on high alert. We all hate MLM businesses. Why? Because it all just sounds so bloody unprofessional and unethical. It usually comprises con men with con products and well, the majority of folks just push you at a.......click to learn what next.

Attracting the man you like

Posted on March 18, 2015March 10, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Attracting the man you like is easy if you know how. First and foremost, please make sure he is available. Don't go around breaking up marriages. But if he's only boyfriend-girlfriend with someone else, hmmm......I still wouldn't mess because it's just not nice. If it is meant to.......click to learn what next.

Procrastination is the thief of time

Posted on March 18, 2015March 10, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Procrastination is the thief of time My Principal Mrs Bhupalan first wrote that on my report card. She was always pushing me to not waste time on boys but to use up my potential instead. Alas, I chose boys over my studies. Hehe. Why? Because I was starved.......click to learn what next.

What the Government does not tell us about our food and drugs

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

If you have 1.5 hours to spare, actually, make that please force yourself to put 1.5 hours aside to watch this very important documentary about what we put into our bodies. If you care enough about your loved ones, make them watch it too. Stop being so pro.......click to learn what next.

The art of Giving Gifts

Posted on February 15, 2015February 15, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

The art of giving gifts: The Hubs and I are not big on celebrations. Whether I get him anything or not for any occasion and vice versa is irrelevant in our connected lives. Yet sometimes, we manage to surprise one another truly without expectation. I will never forget.......click to learn what next.

Inspirational Stories from India

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Last night whilst out with my BFFs at our regular joint, Fatty who is my long time BFF since I was 15 years old, reminded me of my purpose and how far we have come together. We have really gone through so much, the two of us. Him,.......click to learn what next.

Being Strong

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Being Strong My late Mother was extremely strong both physically and mentally. You would not imagine that a petite lady of 5 feet 2, slim and beautiful with a tremendously high forehead could hurt a man. She has punched men in jest and they have squealed in pain........click to learn what next.

How to Improve your Health

Posted on January 27, 2015January 25, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

How to Improve Health: Ever since my mother-in-law died, followed by my heart diagnosis, then my Mom's death; I am suddenly dead serious about health. How does one improve their health? My Mom fought 14 years of cancer. That didn't scare me. Having heart disease does. And now.......click to learn what next.