Mickey Mouse T Shirts

Posted on May 21, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Today, I paid for my travel insurance to travel - it cost us RM419 for a family package to cover any mishap during our travels. It is always better to buy separate travel insurance to travel than rely on the credit card's travel insurance because the credit card's.......click to learn what next.

What shall I pack for the beach?

Posted on May 14, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Off we go on Friday to the East Coast - sun, sea and corals.......Tee is really looking forward to it. Tomorrow is packing day and I have to squeeze everything for the three of us into two tiny, tiny pulley bags. Tee's beach toys alone will take up.......click to learn what next.

A woman changes with age….

Posted on May 14, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

When I was in my teens, I used to bake atop yachts, beside swimming pools or baren rocks in the skimpiest of bikinis; sometimes to the point of sun stroke (which I actually had once with a high fever!) just for that sexy tan. Later, having dark skin.......click to learn what next.

The haze is coming back….

Posted on May 14, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Every morning around 4-5am, Tee would wake with a cough. And coincidentally, I would also need my asthma inhalers. We sleep with fresh air, well so-called fresh air, because we live beside a jungle and the air is very cool hence we don't need air conditioning. It's funny.......click to learn what next.

Accommodation in America

Posted on May 14, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

When we go to New York, we'll be staying in downtown Manhattan in a friend's place. According to the Hubs, it's as big as a shoebox. The owner is a bachelor who is out of New York more than he is in New York and I heard that.......click to learn what next.

Waiting to buy a new watch

Posted on May 13, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

For the longest time, I've been using my trusty watch but as I get older, this watch has become too small for my aging eyes. Thus I've been lusting for the longest time to get a new large watch. Something like the ulysse nardin watch. Big watches are.......click to learn what next.

Dreaming of a Driver

Posted on May 11, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Do you think it is a good investment to have a driver? Think of how much time and money you'd save from parking alone. Then, the driver could also run your errands for you, you know, all those niggly errands that us Moms have to run on an.......click to learn what next.

Dire straits

Posted on May 11, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Did you like the band? What I really wanted to say was, that I know someone who is in dire straits. He trusted a friend in a business deal and for ten years, he had been putting money in, more and more and more every month and finally,.......click to learn what next.

Frustrated with Technology

Posted on May 11, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

You know, the Streamyx is DAMN slow tonight and I am getting really pissed. When I turned on my laptop at my Mom's place the other day, it was super fast, like snapping your fingers with every click. Here, I am going crazy clicking away and nothing is.......click to learn what next.

In search of new Audio Racks

Posted on May 11, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Recently, the Hubs threw out one unit Sony TV, one unit JVC hifi stereo and one unit Sanyo mini-compo. These three items in our home just died. Now we need to replace them but not before we purchase an audio racks that will blend in with my living.......click to learn what next.

Going to Perth again!

Posted on May 5, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

It's my cousin's 50th birthday this year down under and naturally, we've been invited for her surprise birthday party. We just went to Perth last year and would have really prefered to go to Melbourne this year. But! Since we are the nice people that we are, we.......click to learn what next.

Teak Furniture

Posted on April 28, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Now that the treadmill has arrived, my home is getting just a little bit too cramped. Actually, it feels like sardines in a can with droplets of Tee's toys after a hurricane. In the can. I think it's time to do a spring clean, hmm.......I said that 5.......click to learn what next.

Lazy Pumpkin wants her own Home Cinema

Posted on April 28, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

These days, going out is such a chore. I am so lazy that getting out of my home clothes is difficult, putting on make up is a painful and making small talk is a drag. Next Friday, the Hubs and I go for a double date to watch.......click to learn what next.

Corporates who value quality

Posted on April 28, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Will resort to Cisco switches, whether or not they are brand new Cisco switches or used cisco switches because Cisco is such a renown supplier of reliable switches that really, it is just the clever thing to do. I had a friend who worked at Cisco as Head.......click to learn what next.

Baby cribs

Posted on April 22, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Whilst having breakfast with some Moms today, they were discussing oval shaped baby cribs and how perfect they were etc. Coincidentally, I'd just seen one last weekend and wondered to myself, hmm.....that's new, haven't seen that around before. Would you use an oval baby crib or a rectangular.......click to learn what next.

A good book?

Posted on April 18, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

How many of you love a good read? Have you read the 7th Heaven book? I love a great read and always have a book at hand. I hope that Tee will also always have a book at hand. All her life. It's a great habit, reading. It.......click to learn what next.

Insurance quotes

Posted on April 9, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

I'm happy to live in Malaysia because I don't have to worry about purchasing health insurance, which is a necessity abroad in some of the larger countries. I'd certainly get an auto insurance quote online because it saves so much time and hassle. Sometimes, it is easier dealing.......click to learn what next.

Writing great resumes

Posted on April 5, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

In the last few years, several people have approached me to write their resumes for them or edit them to work and I have happily done so. After all, I am a sales woman, so I knew how to bring out the best in each individual. They all.......click to learn what next.

VoIP Phone Systems

Posted on April 1, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

When I had my last job, VoIP was just coming into Malaysia and there were all these new American VoIP companies starting their businesses at the twin towers. It was the next big thing. At the time, I didn't even know what it was and kept asking my.......click to learn what next.

Craving for a barbeque

Posted on March 24, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

The last time I had a barbeque was when I was still living in a house. That was more than five years ago. Darn! I really miss eating a really great super-duper charcoal fired barbeque! Who's up to having a barbeque, please invite me!! I'd have one here.......click to learn what next.

Bath time for oldies

Posted on March 18, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

That would be my in-laws. Recently, my MIL decided that she was getting old and chose not to climb into her bath tub to shower anymore. So they got in a contractor to remove the bath tub and built in a shower room instead. But check this out.......click to learn what next.

Why turmeric is good for you

Posted on March 14, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Heh. I didn't even know that. I always thought turmeric as just another spice in curries and use it to 'colour' marinade fish and chicken but today, I learnt that turmeric has a very useful ingredient in it called Curcumin, which is known for having anti-oxidant, anti-tumour, anti-arthritic.......click to learn what next.

My Mom’s plumbing nightmare

Posted on March 13, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Last month, Mom had a nightmare experience with a half-past-six plumber who stressed her out till her hair turned white and blew a big hole in her pocket. He came to install a new water pump so that her water pressure would be stronger. He left 4 weeks.......click to learn what next.

Kentucky Derby ignorance

Posted on March 13, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Have you ever attended anything like it? I asked the Hubs today - what the hell is the Kentucky Derby? "It's like the Ascot." Me - "What's the Ascot?" He looked at me with a face that said, "What kind of stupid question is that, don't you know.......click to learn what next.

Monthly electricity bills

Posted on March 11, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

What's yours? Mine is below RM100 every month. On good months, it's only RM60 plus.....believe it! We are super savers......we boil water with gas, not an electric kettle. An electrician taught me that trick. He said that the biggest electricity eater is the electric kettle so if you.......click to learn what next.

Get crap out of your bowels!

Posted on March 11, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Have any of you tried colon irrigation? It's when you are put in a machine and a big gush of water like the ocean is shoved up err...somewhere down there.....and then the water is released and a new set of water is flushed in again and then back.......click to learn what next.

Yoga classes for sale

Posted on February 27, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Does anyone want to buy a yoga class for RM30 per class? Normally, you'd have to buy a whole package (which I've done) but I'm selling yoga coupons individually now. Please go to yogazone dot com dot my to check if there is a branch near you and.......click to learn what next.

Home owner insurance

Posted on February 27, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Do any of you have home owner insurance? We used to have it when we lived in a house previously but not anymore. If you do want to get a home owner insurance, make sure you get it from a reputable firm and make sure you get it.......click to learn what next.

Vegas Hotels

Posted on February 26, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

There are some really nice Vegas Hotels in Las Vegas like the Vegas hotel called the Bellagio, amongst many others. I sure do hope that we will get to visit Las Vegas at least once in this lifetime as I've heard so much about the buzz and excitement.......click to learn what next.

Great office furniture makes a difference

Posted on February 26, 2008February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Many company owners do not realise that having quality office furniture not only reduces employees chances of missing work due to medical problems but also increases staff morale. Tremendously. Giving your employees good furniture is one way of making them feel appreciated and taken care off. I know.......click to learn what next.