A Mother's Monologue

A funeral of my own design

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

I know. I know. It sounds bloody morbid but since I've been spending the last few days at my late uncle's wake, I've been thinking of my own death. Which may be sooner than you think. Nevertheless, since my Dad told me he had bought his Nirvana package.......click to learn what next.

Building Cheap People

Posted on June 3, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

There are so many people around me that need education. And for the longest time, I have always been patient and felt that every person should be given a second or third fourth fifth chance even, given the benefit of doubt, and you know, we should just be.......click to learn what next.

Introspection

Posted on May 30, 2017September 8, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

As I approach the half millennial mark, a little introspection is due. Not at all because I have been bullied and pushed around by evilness (erm, yes I actually have) but simply because I have not spent enough time to grief for the 3 closest people to me.......click to learn what next.

Pattaya Beach, Thailand

Posted on May 27, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

Pattaya Beach, Thailand; yup, that's where we are right now! Why? Initially, we came to join the Pattaya Triathlon as a family to support a brand and were prepared to invest RM20,000 to give out FREE products to the participants but ever since the company has shown extra.......click to learn what next.

Family Time

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

Here we are again on another holiday! Totally blessed. Everyone's been asking us if the kids are on school holiday? Actually, no. They are not on school holiday at all but what's new? We go on holiday whenever wherever and they get pulled out of school. The school.......click to learn what next.

Biting the hand that fed you

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

You know, I don't mean to brag but I have helped a serious lot of people. Of course, this is relative, because what you define as a lot and what I feel is a lot could be entirely different. Let's just say I have a helpful personality. You.......click to learn what next.

Rain on my parade

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

If you knew me well, you would know instantly that life was my parade. Yes. Life. My life. I have a good life. People cannot stand it. I do not comprehend why? What does my life have to do with another? Yet as I get along with my.......click to learn what next.

Tips for Madame Tussaud’s London

Posted on April 27, 2017April 26, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

Tips for Madame Tussaud's London  I think it is helpful for a first timer to Madame Tussaud's London to know just exactly what to do to get there and how to buy tickets et al as we certainly needed that information.  Getting a Madame Tussaud's Ticket The fabulous.......click to learn what next.

What is True Beauty?

Posted on April 27, 2017April 27, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

My late Mother was truly the most beautiful person I had ever known and honest to God I am not being biased. If you knew me, you would know how strong willed I was and how I would be honest and objective in my views because I could.......click to learn what next.

Smile

Posted on April 26, 2017April 25, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

Smile when the rain pours down  Smile when the rainbow shines Smile when your heart is broken Smile, it is a free token Smile when the birds fly Smile when your daughter cries Smile when you fall over Smile even when sober Smile when it is painful Smile,.......click to learn what next.

Why Malaysia Airlines won’t have my vote for Economy

Posted on April 25, 2017October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

Why Malaysia Airlines won't have my vote for Economy is because they gave me such an unpleasant experience when I flew to London this month. We decided to fly Economy to save money this month because we have gone to Niseko, have Australia and Scandinavia booked for a.......click to learn what next.

True Love

Posted on April 23, 2017April 25, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

We have been together for 20 years, the Hubs and I, and not once have I pondered about being with another man. Despite his boarding school rigidness and family imperfections, he is the greatest thing in my world. Although he represents the hard decisions in our home, he.......click to learn what next.

Rolling Pin from London

Posted on April 23, 2017April 21, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

Apart from the thermometer hunt, we also had to hunt for rolling pins because the Hubs sent us for a rolling pin hunt. Isn't it quite weird for a husband to send a wife to go buy a rolling pin? Well, it is because he makes th tortilla.......click to learn what next.

Braun Thermometer Hunting in London

Posted on April 22, 2017April 21, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

A friend of ours in KL asked us to get her a thermometer so off we went thermometer hunting. BRAUN Thermoscan 7 to be exact which was much cheaper than London than it was in KL. T1 was asking why we needed to get my friend a thermometer?.......click to learn what next.

The Rocket Launch of T2

Posted on April 21, 2017April 21, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

I am so amazingly blessed with these 2 girls of mine that I really do not know what I have done to deserve them. Last week at the park in London, T2 suddenly asked me if we could go back to the hotel. Not such a big problem.......click to learn what next.

The decision of an entrepreneur

Posted on April 21, 2017April 21, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

Sometimes, if I may say so myself, I am really proud of myself for making good decisions. I do not know why I am so lucky and many a time, I tell people that my late Mom is helping me in all my luck; but I forget that.......click to learn what next.

Why I Love London

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

After seeing a friend visit London, my heart ached for London and within 2 days, we were off to London. London is where my soul grew. It is home for me just like KL is home for me too. It is like London was my life pre-kids and.......click to learn what next.

London 2017

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

And so we went. Packed our bags and went. Contacted the school to pardon my big girl from her annual production rehearsals and flew for our girly time, just the 3 of us.  It was the most glorious thing. We had 10 full days in London rolling around.......click to learn what next.

What are Carotenoids?

Posted on April 3, 2017April 3, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

What are Carotenoids? Carotenoids are the pigmentation of fruit and vegetables in a natural liquid state. Try smashing a strawberry up on a white chopping board and you will see some red stains. THAT is the carotenoid of the strawberry. Carotenoids have been researched and found to be.......click to learn what next.

Girly Trip – Quality Time

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

The most amazing thing happened 3 days ago. I suddenly felt like going to London because London holds so many memories that are close to my heart. It is my home away from home and the city that gave me my strength and grit to be successful in.......click to learn what next.

My Little T1 (except she is no longer so little…..)

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

We are now in year 2017. T1 was born in 2004 and I started this blog in 2006. Yes, no kidding. I started it in the context of being a lonely mother because all my friends were not yet Moms and I needed an outlet because caring for.......click to learn what next.

Counting Our Blessings and Beyond…..

Posted on March 27, 2017March 27, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

Gosh. How long has it been since I last came here? I have been living life! So. Niseko. Blessing #1 It snowed SO MUCH that you just cannot imagine. When we went in December last year, we were praying for snow and it snowed on Christmas Day and.......click to learn what next.

Adventure Holiday with Mamapumpkin and Family

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

2016 was busy and rough. Too many changes. Somewhere along the line with me running so many projects and the Hubs tying up all his loose ends before he retires from full time employment, we both got busy and overlooked a few details about our holiday bookings with.......click to learn what next.

Chinese New Year Ang Pows

Posted on February 5, 2017February 5, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

I am slightly annoyed this week on the subject of Ang Pows. My parents, wait, let me qualify.......my MOM and my in-laws have been always generous with Ang Pows throughout my entire life. At the very minimum that my Mom ever gave us a long, long time ago.......click to learn what next.

Tanjong Jara Resort

Posted on February 4, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

The last time we went to the Tanjong Jara Resort was about 15 years ago but amazingly, the place is so well maintained that it is still the same quintessentially Malay luxury Haven in 2017. If anything has changed, it has been for the better! On our Chinese.......click to learn what next.

Kota Bharu, missing Ama…..

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

We are back in Kota Bharu after a year hiatus due to some KB drama over the year and this time we actually drove back because the Hubs feels I have been giving way too much money away frivolously. He refused to pay RM2,000 for our flights back.......click to learn what next.

Speed of the Game is the Name of the Fame!

Posted on January 17, 2017January 17, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

One of the reasons I am successful (Ahem. Yes, I am!) is that I am a fast worker. I don't wait and I don't waste any time. My decisions are fast and I take massive action. There is just no point pondering and waiting when life is already.......click to learn what next.

Setting An Intention

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

Many years ago, I believed that I had lived. My best mate and I in a prostitute's den amidst frozen cold Poland, discussed life as it were. Whilst the rest of the gang were partying from our architectural field trip, I chose to accompany her alone in her.......click to learn what next.

Start Each Day with A Grateful Heart

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Start each day with a prayer of gratitude As the year closes to an end, again I am filled with the utmost gratitude that increases each and every single year. THANK YOU. I do not know what I have done to deserve such blessings in my life over.......click to learn what next.

Finalising the Holidays

Posted on December 6, 2016December 8, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Yay! I finally did it! Signed our lives away to our next few holidays! The kids are super duper excited. Like duh. Well, we better travel as much as possible whilst I still can! We are doing Hong Kong to visit friends, do the Ocean Park and Disneyland.......click to learn what next.