A Mother's Monologue

Speaking through Art with the Children of Myanmar 2013

Posted on March 30, 2013March 30, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Whilst in Yangon, we did an art project with the kids. The objective was to learn a little bit more about them, to bring something back to thank the Children of Malaysia who were going to be working hard to raise more funds for the Children of Myanmar,.......click to learn what next.

Ill with Pneumonia

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Believe it or not, I'd been ill with pneumonia before the Yangon trip last week and had been ill for 2 weeks already but because I'd been so busy with organising the Kids for Kids event and busy with work and the kids etc etc etc, I did.......click to learn what next.

A Church in Yangon

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Have you ever seen such a lush bush of bouganvillaes??? They were SO PRETTY!!! On the evening after our 2 orphanage visit, we went back to the Hotel for a quick shower (by the way, even at the Hotel, we experienced NO WATER, OK??? Our last trip, we.......click to learn what next.

Amrita Soon

Posted on March 30, 2013March 21, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Have you heard of this name before??? AMRITA SOON - Google it! She is Malaysia's rising talent and we are extremely honoured to have her perform at our Kids for Kids Bazaar next Sunday, 7 April 2013 at Bangsar Village 1. Being a kid herself, Amrita will strum.......click to learn what next.

I’m SUPER-CHARGED!!!

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I am nuts. No doubt about it. However, my incredible family support me 500% so I must be doing something right. Even when I think my ideas and commitments are way out of whack, my wonderful, WONDERFUL husband, supports me completely by taking over the kids and everything.......click to learn what next.

Looking for a Sound System

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

As you all know, I've been busy traveling to Yangon and organising our 2 Nations 1 Heart event at Bangsar Village 1, this coming Sunday 7 April 2013. What we still do not have is a Sound System!! If only I'd kept my old wedding DJ's contacts, I.......click to learn what next.

Thank you to THE STAR for publicising our 2 Nations 1 Heart event

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

The media have been awesome. So, so supportive. In fact, the only people I have not managed to reach out to are the Malay media as I have no contacts and know not where to start. However, we've now had coverage from English dailies, soon hopefully Chinese dailies.......click to learn what next.

New Euphonium

Posted on March 26, 2013March 21, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

New Eupho-what? My girl, she's always been into music since the age of 6 months starting with Kindermusik and then starting piano lessons and now more recently, the violin, all through her own persistence. But now, she's asking for more instruments to be added to her learning, the.......click to learn what next.

Day One in Yangon – Trip 2

Posted on March 25, 2013March 29, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Thus began our 2nd trip to Yangon less than 4 months later but already so much work done. So damn bloody inspiring. We woke up again at 3am to catch the Air Asia to Yangon and a big boo to Air Asia for NOT assisting us to waive.......click to learn what next.

Dogs and such….

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

People ask me if I am a dog lover. It's a tough question. I like dogs but I don't love them. I'd help dogs but I won't sleep with them. I admire them, I find them amusing, I think they're very clever and I have great respect for.......click to learn what next.

Chinese New Year

Posted on March 21, 2013March 21, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I probably should have posted this up during the Chinese New Year but I was way busy then. Here's a glimpse of my two monkeys in this year's Cheong Sam anyway...... Look at how demure and sweet T2 poses and smiles. One would never guess the spicy chilli.......click to learn what next.

Having a new baby

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Every time I look at newborn stuff such as cribs with baby blankets and soft pillows, I imaging my own newborn again, the most innocent creature in the world. I reminisce the newborn smells and wish I had captured their scents into an air-tight bottle to be preserved.......click to learn what next.

Only to Love…..

Posted on March 21, 2013March 29, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Ever since I started doing this Myanmar kids thing, I've been judged for all sorts of crazy reasons. Man, people really have so much time. They ask me, why Myanmar? Why all of a sudden? Why now? Why at such a big scale? Fuck!!! Do I need to.......click to learn what next.

Getting someone else out of debt

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Ever since Tok-Tok has been cheated several times over (what to do, Melayu never learns), we are extremely careful when it comes to money and lending people money. Even being guarantors for anyone. The easiest thing is just not to be rich, then nobody will come after you.......click to learn what next.

The Psychology of Giving

Posted on March 19, 2013March 29, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

From the end of December last year, I posted up calls for help for the Children of Myanmar. I posted this call for help on this blog and on my personal Facebook page. On the rare occasion that I go out (probably once since) I also ask my.......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.

Backache from Laptop use

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I used to work on a desktop whose screen was placed on 3 thick books so that it's height was straight on for my eyes and sat on an Aeron chair but ever since I started working on a Macbook, I have been suffering from severe backache as.......click to learn what next.

School Name Tags

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

School Name Tags T2 has to wear a school name tag everyday and I find it such a pain because it comes with a safety pin and firstly, it's not even safe with a young child because who knows what they do with the name tag, right? Why.......click to learn what next.

Reinforcing The Positive

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Reinforcing the Positive Last weekend, I had to bring Tia to the smelly wet market and when she first got there and saw the state of the ground, she asked to be carried immediately. Now how was I going to do my marketing whilst carrying her? No way!.......click to learn what next.

Best Birthday Present This Year

Posted on March 16, 2013March 16, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

As far as I can remember, my birthdays have always been extremely well celebrated. Whether there is anything grand or special or not happening, it has always been extremely special. I do not know what I have done to deserve such blessings but I remember the year, my.......click to learn what next.

2 Nations 1 Heart

Posted on March 14, 2013March 21, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

My flower girl came up with that tagline, you know??? I LOVE IT. It is about the sharing of the kids between Malaysia and Myanmar........ What a wonderful exchange. The Kid's Bazaar that we're organising will see the children of Malaysia raising funds for the children of Myanmar.......click to learn what next.

Down with a Fever

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Amidst all the work that I have been doing, this is no surprise really. I'm just praying I will be well soon enough as we leave for Myanmar real soon and I really need to be well for all that traveling. There is also so much to do.......click to learn what next.

Skiing to see snow

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Last year, we cancelled our ski trip because the Hubs was paranoid about radiation in Japan. He still insists that it is there and does not want to go to Japan. WTF. Anyway, he went to look at mens ski jackets since we were going but now that.......click to learn what next.

Kota Bharu 2013

Posted on March 11, 2013March 11, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

My girls love the kampung because Kong-Kong has such a big garden that they just go crazy in it. They don't need toys, they don't need electronics and just take every opportunity to run out into the garden to just run around and do nothing! For that, the.......click to learn what next.

Annuity Rates

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I can assure you by far that I have the best banker and the best insurance consultant in my pocket. I am so blessed to have these two gentlemen (actually, three) to help me handle all my financial and insurance issues for all I need to do is.......click to learn what next.

My little electrical technician

Posted on March 11, 2013March 11, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

A few months ago, T1 attended a half day electrical workshop where she learnt how to build a solar lamp from scratch. Man, even I don't know how you did that! But I learnt along with her. Fascinating stuff. Her solar lamp is now placed at our lanai.......click to learn what next.

Breathing and Oxygen

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Do you know how often we get so busy with life and we forget to breathe? I kid you not and that is why, whenever we do something with intention, we need to first stop, take a deep breathe, or a few deep breathes and then slowly start.......click to learn what next.

A blessed dinner

Posted on March 11, 2013March 11, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Last night, I had an intimate dinner with my best family - just me and my brothers. I received a new gorgeous pair of branded earrings and a new branded iPhone case. Thank you. It has been a long time since I've received presents! And forgotten how nice.......click to learn what next.

Buying a new clothes steamer

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I had to buy a new clothes steamer of late because my helper was destroying too many of my delicate clothes so although I've had my heart set on a Karcher steamer for the longest time and just not had the time to call them in yet for.......click to learn what next.

Organising MAD Project Myanmar

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

So I've taken off more than I can chew for sure. Yet again. I never learn. I am mega stressed right now because I am stressed at work too. And there is only 2 weeks more before we fly to Myanmar (and I haven't even started thinking about.......click to learn what next.