A Mother's Monologue

The downfalls of Celebrity-dom

Posted on August 7, 2015August 11, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

I can totally understand why so many celebrities commit suicide and the reason for this is because in a very small way, I have always had a popularity rank. From being that little girl who ruled the classroom to that teenaged lass whom everyone just followed, to over-performing.......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.

Selecting a new blog theme

Posted on August 1, 2015August 1, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

As you can see, I have gone around selecting a new blog theme AGAIN!!! Why? Well, firstly I didn't like the last one but since I didn't have time to really look into it, I just lived with it. Secondly, my fabulous friend from Canada told me that.......click to learn what next.

Happy Birthday T2 – 6 years old!!!

Posted on August 1, 2015August 1, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

So it happened!!!! T2's little birthday party that we organised at the 11th hour and invited just ONE friend and then the day before invited several more *gasp* actually was a success!! On the morning of the party, Mommy was rushing around all over Bangsar like a mad.......click to learn what next.

Chicken and Antibiotics

Posted on August 1, 2015August 1, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Today I was discussing an article about chicken and antibiotics to T1 that was published in the New York Times. It was an article about marketing tactics practised by the largest poultry giants in the UK whereby they say that their chickens are antibiotic free but really they.......click to learn what next.

It’s T2’s Birthday in 1 day!!!

Posted on July 30, 2015August 1, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Masyallah! My little baby turns 6 this Saturday!!! I used to think of her as the devil and have many a time felt like throwing her out the window or into the trash but lately, I must admit that I am loving her more and more and more.......click to learn what next.

Cabinet Reshuffle in Malaysia

Posted on July 30, 2015August 2, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

I got a shock yesterday when I read about the cabinet reshuffle in Malaysia. Now I am one to steer away from politics in Malaysia not because I have no interest in it nor have nothing to say about it but because my stepfather has been a politician.......click to learn what next.

Conversations with My Mom

Posted on July 29, 2015August 2, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

I have been feeling my Mom's presence more so of late. I think the woman is really happy in Heaven and has nothing else better to do than to pass me all these terminal cancer patients. Oh. My. God. Why is she doing that??? I am SURE that.......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.

Hiring a PA (Pumpkin Assistant)

Posted on July 28, 2015August 11, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Hola! I am now hiring a Pumpkin Assistant because I really do need some assistance!!! If you know of anyone who is:- 1. Dynamic (go-getter, won't sit on their ass type, lots of initiative), 2. Detailed (will check-check-and check again so that the work is perfectly right the.......click to learn what next.

New Fantastic Discoveries!

Posted on July 27, 2015August 11, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

We are well on our way towards the second half of the year and life just cannot get better. Can it? Some have accused me of forgetting them now that I have my little Izumio business up and running but it is absolutely not true. I only have.......click to learn what next.

Thank God it’s FRIDAY!!!!

Posted on July 24, 2015August 11, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Hola! Thank God it's FRIDAY!!!!!! Actually, it makes no difference to me because everyday is a great day for me. Today, I hopped onto the treadmill (yay me!) and I met up with this sexy stylish Mama, and then brought the kids to Bangsar Village for lunch as.......click to learn what next.

Being Your Own Boss

Posted on July 23, 2015August 11, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

There's nothing like being your own boss doing anything you want anytime, anywhere, anyhow. BUT. It is bad when you are a lazy ass like me. Oh God, is it bad.....when my former principal, Mrs Bhupalan told me that Procrastination is the thief of time, she had a.......click to learn what next.

Being on Holiday

Posted on July 18, 2015August 11, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Being on holiday is the greatest thing on Earth for me because it is then that I can work my best. I know, I know. It sounds ridiculous, doesn't it? Work on holiday? Hell, when I was in Europe for 6 weeks last year, what did you think.......click to learn what next.

The MMPK Weight Loss Reality

Posted on July 14, 2015August 11, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Uhuh. It's called the MMPK Weight Loss Reality. Let me tell you a little about my body history. I was born skinny. So skinny I was mistaken as a Giant's pencil. Wait. I was like T2!!! Just blow a whiff of air in my direction and I'd lose.......click to learn what next.

To the girl at the NAC yesterday…….

Posted on July 13, 2015September 18, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

I spent the last 3 days at the National Achievers Congress (my first time) and must say that despite not seeing my entire family for 3 full days and nights, I am glad that I went. It was a fantastic experience. I definitely learned a lot of tools.......click to learn what next.

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.

The National Achiever’s Congress 2015

Posted on July 9, 2015July 9, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

This year, I will have the honour of meeting Lizzie Velasquez, brutally called the ugliest girl in the world. I cannot wait. Running the Izumio Business is like being a Homeschooler. There is enough free time to do whatever I want, wherever I want in, in whatever way.......click to learn what next.

Happy Hump Day!

Posted on July 8, 2015July 9, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Happy Hump Day! Exams are over for both girls and BANG! The school invoice reaches our study desk and I start palpitating. The Hubs, as always just doesn't want to open it. He's always in denial. I already warned him earlier this year, this is a double year.......click to learn what next.

Baju Raya for Kids ONLINE

Posted on July 6, 2015July 6, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Have you bought your BAJU RAYA FOR KIDS ONLINE yet? Hurry up, what are you waiting for???? Go get your Baju Raya for your kids!!! Oh, wait. wait. You don't have to leave your doorstep. Just get onto your computer or even your smartphone and you can make.......click to learn what next.

SPAM on the blog

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

I have spam on the blog and I hate it. Because it commands a humble readership, spammers keep attaching themselves here and I do not know how to freaking get rid of them! Is it the theme? Is it the bad links? How do they do it? I.......click to learn what next.

T2 got an A!!!

Posted on July 6, 2015July 6, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Alhamdullilah. My little girl came home that day all excited that she'd gotten an A for her Mandarin paper, something that we totally did not expect. She had exams this last week and we did NOTHING for revision. The other papers aren't back yet but we were expecting.......click to learn what next.

Living a Happy Life

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Living a Happy Life is easy when you have the help of great people around you. What more when you have a loving family who is always behind you 500% of the way. I am so blessed and I never take it for granted yet there are people.......click to learn what next.

The Mobile Worker

Posted on June 29, 2015June 30, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

I am the mobile worker. People don't believe me when I tell them that my job is actually just a communications job and all I do is communicate via WhatsApp and Messenger. Serious! The only time I go out to meet people is because my team members need.......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.

Exam Jitters

Posted on June 22, 2015June 22, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

My poor girls will be having their final exams reals soon. How time flies indeed!! They started in January 2015 and they are having their final exams in July 2015. Then a holiday for a month and straight to the new year in September 2015. Crazy right? T1.......click to learn what next.

Organising her own schedule

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Just look at my daughter's desk!!! Doesn't it make you go crazy??? Oh, gosh. I get a headache at the mere second glimpse of it. Sigh. I really need to do something about kicking her ass into gear but what example does she follow when I myself have.......click to learn what next.

Loving Your Job

Posted on June 20, 2015July 28, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

How many of you love your job? I can instantly say without a second thought that I love mine right now. Am I busier? In terms of hours? Possibly. It depends. The hours I put in are hours that I WANT to put in. I have a CHOICE........click to learn what next.