Throwback – T1 at 2 years old at my Mom’s 5th year with cancer

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

I was going through some old posts today following suit my dearest Makcik friend, and the floodgates burst open as I reminisced time with my little T1 and time with my beloved Mama. My Mom was really the best Mom ever, I love her so very much. She.......click to learn what next.

My Bridal Veil

Posted on March 19, 2015March 14, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

T2 loves playing with my bridal veil just the way T1 did when she was the same age. I let them play with it because what else am I going to do with it? It's not like I'm ever going to use it again, right? Out of fashion.......click to learn what next.

Creating Music

Posted on February 16, 2014October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

Creating music is one of my long lost passions. Yes, really. When I was young, I'd compose music on the piano and make up my own lyrics because I learnt the piano but not till I was 16 did I get to cut my first music on tape.......click to learn what next.

Wedding Teddy Bears

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

12 years ago, I had the most spectacular wedding. Just yesterday, I was reminded by a foreigner that my wedding was the best wedding that she'd attended *smiles with glee*. She was not the only person who shared that sentiment and that gives me assurance that everyone who.......click to learn what next.

Wedding Rings

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

How many of you are still wearing your wedding ring? Sigh. Both my engagement ring and wedding ring no longer fit. A few years ago, I sent my diamond ring to Hong Kong (yes, I had to send it to Hong Kong because the wholesaler here that caters.......click to learn what next.

The Smell of Chinese New Year

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Today, I was reminded that CNY was just a blink away and I started panicking! I haven't even thought that far ahead yet we were catching a plane already next week! *hyperventilates* New clothes! Ang Pow packets! Cash to Withdraw! Packing! Shopping for in-laws! Clearing the fridge before.......click to learn what next.

The makings of a rich man

Posted on January 23, 2011September 13, 2019 by Mamapumpkin

Once upon a time, there was a man somewhere in Asia. As many middle class families then, the man went to work to earn for the family, his wife stayed at home and popped one kid, two kids, three kids.......nobody knows of the fourth. As Mr N rose.......click to learn what next.

Visiting the kampung

Posted on October 13, 2010October 13, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Earlier this year, we made a trip back in history to visit my ancestors - what history we have and what a great big family this is. 6 women, my grand-father had, and 2 brothers with their own respective generations. Can you imagine the amount of people that.......click to learn what next.

Drawing Stencils from the Olden Days

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Alright, fess up. How many of you have actually seen these old stencils that were used BEFORE I was born? When we were in Kota Bharu this Chinese New Year, my MIL brought them out for T1 to play with and she had so much fun drawing! When.......click to learn what next.

It’s a small world after all……

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Once upon a time, I had a 2 year affair with my Dad's boss. Needless to say, my dad didn't know about it, and my Mom most certainly didn't approve of it. But did that stop me? It was fun, it was exhilarating, it was sublime! And I.......click to learn what next.

My graduation

Posted on April 1, 2010April 1, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

My graduation from University College London was a quiet affair with only my then boyfriend attending. Why did my parents not attend it? They either couldn't be bothered or were too busy fighting over their divorce. Nevertheless it was a happy occasion for me as I celebrated it.......click to learn what next.

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Posted on January 23, 2010February 1, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

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There’s a Nu mall in town!

Posted on November 29, 2009November 29, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Yes, my shopaholic friends......KL Sentral is the location for the Nu mall whose tag line is If it isn't Nu, it isn't YOU. *puke* Now, I wouldn't exactly call myself a retail specialist but I did work for a very experienced retail design firm in the past and.......click to learn what next.

Twenty Questions – Part 2

Posted on November 6, 2009November 7, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

1. What makes you cry? Knowing my loved ones are sad makes me cry. When I was pregnant, everything made me cry. Sad stories, unfairness in the world, when someone dies, when my girls won't stop crying.....Someone once said that when God was giving out sensitivity and emotional.......click to learn what next.

Twenty Questions

Posted on November 5, 2009November 3, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

One of my blog readers have asked these questions so I'm answering it all for everyone's knowledge/entertainment :-) 1. You look like a Chinese but you're Muslim. Are your forefathers from northern China? I am not Muslim. I am Christian/Catholic. My parents are Muslim. My mother is of.......click to learn what next.

Paisley leggings on short legs

Posted on October 23, 2009October 23, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

When I was a student in London in the early 90s, I was bold with fashion, strutting attention seeking tights every day, like paisley (big, bold, colourful flowers on my short but not so fat yet legs), funky words all over my legs, stripes of all colours and.......click to learn what next.

Inspirational Quotes

Posted on August 8, 2009August 8, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Whilst clearing out our study at home to make way for more space 2 weekends ago (I had wanted to go out with Tee and the Hubs to watch her perform her first official swimming lesson but the Hubs banned me from leaving the house), I discovered one.......click to learn what next.

A scene from Poland

Posted on June 28, 2009June 28, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

On two separated single beds that can hardly be defined as single beds being less than three feet wide each, lay two young girls of 20, whispering life secrets to one another, comparing notes on who had the bigger secret to share. The air was cold (about minus.......click to learn what next.

Metformin XR 500mg

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I am currently taking the above drug and because I'm not supposed to cut it into half as it is a slow release drug, I have to take it whole. This means half an hour of psyching myself up to swallow the darn thing and getting into panic.......click to learn what next.

Mamapumpkin’s Left Foot – Specimen A

Posted on December 2, 2008November 23, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

A - notice the pointed shape of my feet? That is from squeezing my feet into high heels at the age of 10. No kidding. I was strutting 3 inch pink high heels at school events at the age of 10. I'd hate to think what T1 would.......click to learn what next.

My teenage idols

Posted on November 15, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Did you have one too? C'mon....let's share. Here I am about to reveal my deepest, darkest secrets; risking my life in losing whatever little friends I have left. So you better share!!! *drumbeats* When I was 14 (post-puberty), I was mad about Madonna and Boy George of Culture.......click to learn what next.

We found some antique coins in the old mansion

Posted on November 9, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

My playboy grandfather was from Teluk Intan (Teluk Anson then). He used to live in a big, black mansion but after he died, the mansion housed his many sisters, most of whom were unmarried. Spooky huh? The mansion sure was!!! There is also a road in Teluk Intan.......click to learn what next.

Love affair with all things sweet

Posted on September 29, 2007September 13, 2019 by Mamapumpkin

I think my mother felt a deep bitterness when I was born. As such, drank condensed milk whilst she was pregnant, and fed me everything sweet after. It could've been the perpetual PMS. She then says I lost ALL (well, most....) my teeth when I was three because.......click to learn what next.

My accidents history

Posted on August 18, 2006November 23, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

When I was 10, I smashed through a glass door running at full speed whilst being chased by a friend. I became famous overnight and ended up with little scars thankfully in discreet body locations with about 30 stitches. When I was 12, I slipped and fell over.......click to learn what next.

The first step – starting somewhere….

Posted on August 3, 2006August 23, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Ever since the age of 9, I wrote a lot. Mostly school essays and the ever mysterious personal diaries that my mother used to secretly read until she couldn't keep them a secret any longer *evil laughter*. I was doing thousand word essays that got published in school.......click to learn what next.