A Mother's Monologue

T2’s little mind

Posted on January 22, 2014January 22, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Today, I brought little T2 along with me to see the handsome osteopath. Slurp. It's good that she comes along just so I don't rape him. Anyway, we left home at 9am with me in a stressed condition as I did not want to be late (and of.......click to learn what next.

Ikea overcharged me!!!

Posted on January 14, 2014January 14, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Today is the 2nd day that I've traipsed to Ikea this week, I'm all Ikea-ed out. We bought 2 single beds for the girls and they took forever deciding. It finally came down to 2 beds and one had black drawers and the other white. T2 insisted she.......click to learn what next.

Ikea Raskog Trolley

Posted on January 13, 2014January 13, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

We recently went out to Ikea to buy 2 Ikea Raskog Trolleys throwing us back by about RM500. Why? Well, as T1 is now at home and doing her school work from home, she has been messy with her books leaving them all over the place but when.......click to learn what next.

Squiggles anyone?

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Every time the Hubs travels be it for business or for purported business, he will always come home with something for the girls. The above is what he got for T2 on his last trip. ALL THAT PINK just for one little 4 year old. Don't you think.......click to learn what next.

Homeschooling is TOUGH when you work full time!!!

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

The plan this year was for T1 to take a year out and T2 to go back to school as per normal and since T1 is a smart, independent girl; she will just do whatever the hell she wants PROVIDED she gets in some studying in the mornings........click to learn what next.

The Estia Chiangmai

Posted on January 13, 2014January 13, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

As you may or may not know, we are veterans in Chiangmai. What more, my Sister-in-Law originates from Chiangmai. I've been going to Chiangmai over the last 10 years even before T1 was born and stayed at so many different places. A few weeks ago, we stayed at.......click to learn what next.

Happy New Year 2014!!!

Posted on January 2, 2014January 2, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

A month before the year closed last year, I harped on about how good 2014 was going to be and YES!!! It has started off very well indeed. And I must add because I am just itching to, that the half cup full and the cup half empty.......click to learn what next.

Parenting Gone Wrong

Posted on January 2, 2014January 2, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

After seeing this image on Facebook one day, I rounded up the girl for a lesson in gratitude. There's nothing like seeing imagery for lessons, and better still if the kids could be there real life as proven by my bringing T1 to Myanmar to see for herself.......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.

Christmas 2013

Posted on December 27, 2013December 27, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Everything happens for a reason. Last year we spent our first Christmas without the rest of my family and we had a fabulous time just the 4 of us in Penang. There was no Christmas Tree and no presents since the girls had decided that they'd give any.......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.

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.

Calendar Sales – Oh My!!!

Posted on December 9, 2013December 9, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Just as I pledged that I was no longer going to lift a finger to help anyone or do anything because I am so burnt out from this years activities in which my own kids have suffered, 1,000 calendars arrived at my door step to be sold. Fuck.......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.

T1’s Royal Commonwealth Essay Entry – Silver Award

Posted on November 28, 2013November 28, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Since some of you asked to see her essay, here it is! Don't ask me why they liked it but, haha, they obviously did! The Brief: Tell us about a moment of opportunity which changed the life of your family, community, country, continent or the entire planet. Written.......click to learn what next.

Royal Commonwealth Essay Award Winner

Posted on November 21, 2013November 21, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I just had to post this for memories sake as I am so proud of my little girl. As you can see in the photo, she is THE shortest (in height) winner but also the youngest winner at 8 years old when she entered the competition for the.......click to learn what next.

The Ideal Lifestyle School (TILS)

Posted on November 21, 2013November 21, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Recently, I attended a Mindful Eating Workshop hosted by The Ideal Lifestyle School in Sri Hartamas which completely exceeded my expectation! I actually did not have any expectations but when I left, I felt so blessed to have attended it for it was not only a morning full.......click to learn what next.

Catching up on Photos and Stories

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

These days, I spend way too much time on facebook to the point I'm wondering if I should just delete my facebook account. I would really much rather write meaningful stories and document them as work rather than read about what the rest of the world are up.......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.

Birthstones

Posted on November 5, 2013July 30, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Birthstones - some people believe in it, some people don't. I belong to the party that does. I believe that wearing your own birthstone is not only beautiful but can enhance your life through the stone's natural vibrations. My birthstone is the aquamarine and it coincidentally is the.......click to learn what next.

Fireflies at Kuala Selangor

Posted on October 31, 2013October 31, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

The perfect day out on a weekend would be to visit the special Silver Haired monkeys in Kuala Selangor, followed by a yummy dinner at the riverside whilst waiting for night before getting mesmerised by the fireflies at Kuala Selangor. If you want to be safe to make.......click to learn what next.

Boy Toys

Posted on October 8, 2013July 30, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

No, I'm not thinking of getting a toy boy anytime soon but I do love boy toys. Ever since I was a kid, I was never a girly girl, very unlike T2, never liked Barbie dolls and such, and preferred soldiers and cars. Go figure, and as an.......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.

Bukit Melawati at Kuala Selangor

Posted on September 24, 2013September 24, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Bukit Melawati is a little hill at Kuala Selangor that is well worth visiting if you were thinking of visiting Kuala Selangor to see the magical fireflies. A perfect trip with kids over a weekend would start at about 3pm for a one hour drive to Bukit Melawati,.......click to learn what next.

Best Trainer in Kuala Lumpur

Posted on September 24, 2013September 24, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I am still telling you that I have the best trainer in Kuala Lumpur. This exercise thing is addictive!!! I am putting on weight and this is because my muscle mass is increasing but I am looking and feeling smaller and leaner. I have also learnt that doing.......click to learn what next.

Table Runners

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I was frantically searching for white table cloth for T1's birthday party last week and could not find it and was contemplating with getting a new table runner but I could not find anything that I liked! Why is it so hard to find some nice table cloth.......click to learn what next.