Buying Jewellery

Posted on April 22, 2014October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

Whenever I feel like shopping, the first thing I'd want to go out to buy is clothes and shoes or bags, never jewellery. Why? Because I'm just not that into jewellery! Seriously, I know it's better value for money and everything but I just don't care for it,.......click to learn what next.

Talking about Others

Posted on April 19, 2014April 19, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Where does one draw the line between the good and the bad when it comes to talking about others? For as long as I can remember as a kid, I was already talked about. Why? Because my mother used to be one of the most sexy Moms at.......click to learn what next.

Life without a maid

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Life without a maid has been good and bad. At first, we went through sadness, then shock, then denial and numbness, then we became pro-active and now, we're coping. Yeah.....although the home looks akin to a land fill from Cambodia, the kids are still alive and we have.......click to learn what next.

T1’s HomeSchooling journey in February

Posted on March 8, 2014March 8, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

To be quite honest, T1's homeschooling journey in February has dwindled from homeschooling to unschooling to just pissing about at home. I'm not sure if that is positive or not. Seriously, if you choose to homeschool your child, you really need to be disciplined enough to monitor their.......click to learn what next.

Musical Instrument Gadgets

Posted on February 15, 2014October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

You know how if you learn the violin, there is an option to buy a shoulder rest to enable violin holding easier and less tiring. However, when T1 first learnt the violin, her teacher said she shouldn't use it because it would cause her to be dependent on.......click to learn what next.

Guitar Sound Boosters

Posted on February 15, 2014October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

When we organised the Children of Myanmar event last year, we needed an amplifier and at that time, I did not even know what the heck an amplifier was. That's why folks, if you have the chance to do something, anything, even if you thought it was a.......click to learn what next.

Women Achieving Continuous Growth

Posted on February 15, 2014February 15, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

When mothers first become mothers, it is difficult for women achieving continuous growth within themselves because they are just too damn busy with caring for the kids but eventually, it is important for women to strive to achieve continuous growth in whatever direction they wish to grow in........click to learn what next.

Supporting your kids school Sports Day

Posted on February 15, 2014February 15, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Ever since T1 was born, we have attended every single Sports Day that she has ever had. No matter what. We just drop everything. Supporting your kids school sports day is extremely important especially if your kid has a role, even if it is the flag carrier or.......click to learn what next.

Laser Cutting

Posted on January 28, 2014October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

What would you do if you had a laser cutter? T1 said she would like to cut me up for a biology lesson. Eeek!! I'd be sure to keep her away from any shops that have laser cutter for sale! That girl is incorrigible. In fact, my 2.......click to learn what next.

A Real Musician

Posted on January 28, 2014October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

There is this one guy from New Zealand who's knocking the socks off everyone in the entire advertising industry and I'd say he's really made it big. I am so proud of them and hope that they will continue to take good care of their parents and siblings........click to learn what next.

On Showing Off

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

What an incredibly subjective subject. What is your definition of showing off? Sometimes, people drop names and sometimes, mothers toot their horns about their kids, sometimes, people tell the world their great and varied accomplishments, and sometimes, people just keep expressing how perfect life is!! And you know.......click to learn what next.

Learning Musical Instruments

Posted on January 28, 2014October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

It has been proven that kids who study music and are exposed to lots of music are generally smarter and more switched on their counterparts. I do not have the details but it has been in fact proven statistically. This does not mean kids who don't do music.......click to learn what next.

Adobe Illustrator Classes in KL

Posted on January 28, 2014January 28, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

For the longest time, I've been wanting to attend Adobe Illustrator classes in KL but just never got down to it. I've enquired with formal classes but they are not only very expensive but assumes me traveling out to attend the classes. Another old friend also offered to.......click to learn what next.

Slow People

Posted on January 24, 2014January 24, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

I have a weakness. Of course, I do. Everybody does and I am no exception. My weakness is that I get irritable too quickly when I deal with slow people. Not necessarily people who have slow brains and cannot think of answers quickly but slow people in the.......click to learn what next.

Experiencing Extreme Happiness

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

The Good Lord has been blessing me a lot of late. 2013 was a tough year and I was very tired. I had a hunch 2014 would be great and great it has been since I made the decision to chillax. IT HAS BEEN GREAT. Every single day,.......click to learn what next.

Giving without an Agenda

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I have been known to be a generous person, not because I want tremendous attention or have an insane need to be liked, nor am I crazily wealthy that I can buy so much for everyone nor give away free money, but simply because my own Mother is.......click to learn what next.

Living for Yourself

Posted on December 19, 2013December 19, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I am seriously going to be selfish in 2014. I totally deserve to be and the world can judge me all they want. People fail to realise that dealing with human relationships is the most exhausting and difficult task of all. If you were to compare a professional.......click to learn what next.

I miss the Children of Myanmar…..

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

And I am sad so I will pray for them.

Give and You Shall Receive

Posted on December 12, 2013December 12, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I am a firm believer of this Give and You Shall Receive philosophy. What goes around really does come around as I have experienced this plentifully. I spent almost 2 weeks in Jakarta recently where I came back 3 kg lighter, a very good start fully detoxed to.......click to learn what next.

De-Cluttering my Life

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

So it's almost coming to the end of 2013 where I seriously want to de-clutter and take back my own space which means no more helping people, no more charity, no more listening, no more functions, no more favours, no more lunches, no more parties, no more anything........click to learn what next.

Feeling Blahhhhhh…………

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I'm not sure what is wrong with me. I've just returned from a long holiday in Jakarta where I got to rest and relax alone, where all I did was went for Bikram Yoga, ate clean, drank lots of coconut, read, slept, and literally just chilled and did.......click to learn what next.

Getting Priorities in Check

Posted on November 5, 2013November 5, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Every now and again, I have a sit down to think about life and work towards getting my priorities in check. We all go through life with such big plans but I've learnt that at the end of the day, actually, your life has already been planned out.......click to learn what next.

Being Misunderstood

Posted on November 5, 2013November 5, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Many a time, I am misunderstood. Sometimes I feel so little people know me but that's OK. It's OK to be misunderstood because what does it mean? Either people are stupid, close minded or just not experienced enough in life or I am a bad communicator. I am.......click to learn what next.

Karma

Posted on September 28, 2013September 28, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

The end of 2013 is approaching and the strangest things are happening. I know not what God has in store for me but I'm beginning to think that I'm wasting a lot of time doing any planning. For just as I am settling into my career path comfortably,.......click to learn what next.

Spreading the Love

Posted on September 22, 2013September 22, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Malaysians are a selfish lot. I know this because I have been at the fore front of asking. Asking for donations, asking for help, asking for business, asking for charitable causes; and you know what? Malaysians are a selfish lot. Especially the ones who can more afford it,.......click to learn what next.

Oh My God!!!

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I noticed that some parents are very particular about their kids saying Oh. My. God. so I wondered. Is it bad to say OMG?? I mean, doesn't it remind you of God at least? I've seen parents penalise their kids for saying OMG, almost like it's a swear.......click to learn what next.

Procrastination

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I was given a killer deadline on Wednesday to complete some work for the Australian Government by Friday. WTF!!! It is no easy task and I always get poured with work at the very last minute and especially when it is either the weekend or holiday time. I.......click to learn what next.

90% of Moms in KL are square and kiasu

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

It's official. I've done the stats. I've been hanging around Moms since T1 was 6 months old, that's a database collection of 500 Moms thereabouts and man, it is so hard to find a Mom I can relate to completely. Really. Most Moms just don't get it. I'm.......click to learn what next.

Change is the only constant

Posted on July 18, 2013July 18, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

So much has happened and so much is still happening and I've had some amazing experiences, life-changing ones, which leads me to believe that when you open your heart to possibilities and the unknown, you allow incredible things to happen. Things that you never would have thought in.......click to learn what next.

Mothers being pressured by Children’s Exams

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Majority of Moms I would say are still stressed out by their childrens' exams and I must stress that it is the least of your worries. Exams are really not important. They are children. What if they were having an off day as T1 sometimes has? They would.......click to learn what next.