A Mother's Monologue

The act of avoidance

Posted on October 29, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Whilst minding my own business in squatting position at BSC, I spotted a couple walking towards me. As soon as I saw that I recognised them, they turned a blind eye and walked past me like someone was chasing after them with a pole to shove up their.......click to learn what next.

Being fat ruins self esteem

Posted on October 29, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Only because society makes it that way. If everyone was fat, then the skinny would be drowning themselves silly. Nevertheless, being fat is what it is today and unless you have some really thick skin and are super confident, it's going to affect you a little. Or a.......click to learn what next.

Chicken pox and Hand Foot and Mouth disease

Posted on October 29, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Tee's school has been hit with a double whammy these last two weeks. To date, although I can't be sure since I don't hang around for the gossip, there have been three cases of hand, foot and mouth disease and five cases of chicken pox. Another three children.......click to learn what next.

Stress on the telephone

Posted on October 29, 2007April 30, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I remember those days in London as a poor student because all my money was spent on phone bills! So what did I do? I lived on Kit Kat and walked everywhere. I was having a long distance relationship and those of you who've been there know exactly.......click to learn what next.

More praises from Lego tutor at the Lego workshop

Posted on October 29, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

We attended a free Lego workshop trial today and Tee absolutely LOVED it. When we turned up, we were informed that actually, you could only come if you registered or called first since there was a maximum number to a class and then, the class was supposed to.......click to learn what next.

New furniture for my new home

Posted on October 28, 2007April 30, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

So if I were to move into a new home, would I bring along all of my current furniture or would I purchase some new pieces as well? Well, if you were moving from 1,800 sf to 4,700 sf, you'd need more furniture I would imagine unless you.......click to learn what next.

I hit the jackpot!

Posted on October 28, 2007October 28, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

As I was about to call it a day and logout this evening for good at 3am, or rather this morning, however you look at it, my laptop suddenly went kerching! KERCHING!! KERCHING-CHING-CHING!!!! Old Dell bounced up and down and made such a ruckus synonymous to the jackpot.......click to learn what next.

The benefits of a business card reader

Posted on October 28, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Five years ago, when I was meeting trolls of prospective clients daily, I used to sit at my desk at the end of each day with all the business cards I'd collected for the day (sometimes amounting to fifty in a day!) and started typing their details onto.......click to learn what next.

I need to make five million

Posted on October 28, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

I fell in love with my dream home today. It is 4,700 square feet of built up space with a little garden outside which currently has a koi pond but we've decided that if we ever buy the house, we'd cover the pond up because we're low maintenance.......click to learn what next.

Visit exotic holiday destinations in Europe

Posted on October 28, 2007April 30, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Recently I found an old University friend on Facebook who had designed Sarah Jessica Parker's loft in New York. I was really shocked when he told me he was now practising in Bulgaria. From New York to Bulgaria? What gives? His wife was from Bulgaria and so they.......click to learn what next.

Toddler turns budding socialite

Posted on October 28, 2007October 28, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Parties attended by Tee in the last two months....... And there's more to go over the next three weeks despite declining some invitations *faint* If she is partying so hard now, then I hope she dies of party boredom when she hits her teens *wink*

Tee’s alphabet writing at 34 months

Posted on October 28, 2007October 28, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Tee started taking an interest in writing the alphabet six months ago when she would pester and pester me to write the alphabet in dotted lines for her to trace. It was a new hobby then. I've never pushed her to write or learn her alphabet because #1.......click to learn what next.

The opposite of the male psyche

Posted on October 28, 2007October 28, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

That would be us females. Except that I would categorise myself not a typical female but one who is equally right and left brained. This has been tested and verified, just in case you were wondering. I've noticed that whenever I'm in a group of women, I am.......click to learn what next.

Why some companies succeed

Posted on October 27, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

In my last job at the twin towers, we ran a paperless office. Although many people say that it is almost impossible to go paperless, I beg to differ. Because we did it! I'm sure it didn't come without heartache and a whales full of sweat. Yet I.......click to learn what next.

Tee and her obsession with scrunched paper

Posted on October 27, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

This last week, Tee has been moving about with a small scrunched up piece of paper. It is all scrunched up like you would when you aim a piece of paper into the bin, except her paper is sacred. I've seen her carrying it into the car, she.......click to learn what next.

Blog speed and blog administration

Posted on October 27, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

It appears that I've finally nailed the slow blog problem. Thank you to TC from NYC who's kept me in the loop about my blog speed. It is such a relief as I'd even sought quotations from the professionals to crack the &#^$*#. What caused it to slow.......click to learn what next.

The end of baseball season 2007

Posted on October 27, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Another game I've never understood is baseball. Yet another American biggy. Baseball always reminds me of Tom Cruise watching his kids. Obviously, I read too many tabloid magazines so if you asked me who Angelina's latest adopted kid is or when Britney broke up with Kev, I'd score.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s Halloween surprise!

Posted on October 27, 2007October 31, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Now I know why most Halloween parties in town are not catered for the under fives. DUH!!! First and foremost, never ever leave anything to the last minute. Because I did and am always rushing around like a headless chicken, I forgot the most important tool for the.......click to learn what next.

What’s REALLY between my ears…..

Posted on October 27, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Surely not brains. This is how little time I have and how I rush about like a mad lunatic. The Hubs brought home a pau for me this morning but because I was too busy, left it for later. Too busy meeting deadlines, you see. Then, when I.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s Halloween preparations for her cheap Halloween costume

Posted on October 27, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Tee has a Halloween party today, a Malaysian one whereby the kids will go from room to room in a big house for their trick or treating rather than go from house to house. It's too dangerous here to go from house to house especially at that age........click to learn what next.

Full weekend ahead

Posted on October 27, 2007October 27, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Today is Saturday and ideally I'd have my day off, stay at home and make some money BUT we have a full weekend this weekend. *sob* We have to get the car serviced, go for Tee's Mandarin Edudrama class, then attend a Halloween party. Tomorrow, we have to.......click to learn what next.

Get a cash advance if you’re stuck

Posted on October 27, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Have you ever had a problem where you needed cash immediately but didn't have it, but were going to get it soon? I sure have. And it's really times like this when you know who your friends are, because it is your friends and family who trust you.......click to learn what next.

I finally got approval from JENGJENGJENG!!!

Posted on October 27, 2007November 26, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

For the longest time, I've been wanting to be a member of XXX as they were known to have the best deals for blog writing but when I applied some time back, my blog got rejected. So I wrote them to identify the problem and they said I.......click to learn what next.

Consequences of a heavy workout

Posted on October 26, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

As a result of yesterday's world music dance class, I crashed for a whole FOUR hours from 3pm to 7pm. That is LONG.......Usually, if I take an afternoon nap, it is an hour but with such a heavy workout, my body was SO................tired, and even if you offered.......click to learn what next.

Mortgages and home loans again!

Posted on October 26, 2007April 30, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I write about mortgages and home loans again because that is how much it is on our minds these days. I've been begging the Hubs for more money for more stuff, but he says we need to sort out our mortgages first. But our mortgage for one property.......click to learn what next.

Mommy steps back into fitness

Posted on October 26, 2007October 26, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Today, I attended an amazing world music dance class at Caterpillar Cafe which I can safely say is the most exhausting workout I've EVER had. The class lasted an hour and five minutes but felt more like five hours. It started with a 15 minute aerobic warm-up although.......click to learn what next.

Conversations between Daddy and Tee

Posted on October 26, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

"Daddy? I want a new house." "WHY?! You already have a house." "No, but I want a BIG house. So you need to make more money...." "Why would you want a big house? There is only three of us here. Besides, who will clean such a big house?".......click to learn what next.

The land of parties all night long!

Posted on October 24, 2007October 24, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

If there is one place that is worth a visit for party folks, it's Spain. This Mediteranean country of bulls and matadors has great weather, fantastic food, cheerful hosts and tons to see and do. Apart from the popular haunts of Barcelona and Madrid, Caceres (a two hour.......click to learn what next.

The relationship between men and their vehicles

Posted on October 24, 2007October 24, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Let me reiterate the aged old adage of the above that as a man gets older, his vehicles gets larger. After graduating with a driver's license, every man dashes out to get a sports car, whether in his dreams or not. But at that hormonally charged age of.......click to learn what next.

The Drama Queen of the century turns into a bashful mouse

Posted on October 24, 2007October 24, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

That would be Tee. Tonight was her school's annual Golden Globes Academy Awards ceremony and although her school doesn't usually hold concerts for tots this young (2.5-3+ years old), they decided to because Tee and her partners in crime were a capable bunch. It was an informal affair.......click to learn what next.