A Mother's Monologue

Qualifying as a masseuse

Posted on November 18, 2010April 19, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

I have always thought that I'd make a damn good masseuse since I've been having regular massages since the age of 17 due to my various ailments and because my body is sooooooooo worked and kneaded by so many different hands and techniques, I know what works and.......click to learn what next.

Staring at my breasts….

Posted on November 16, 2010November 17, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Selamat Hari Raya Haji to all of you who celebrate and for the rest of you, I hope you enjoy the holiday today! Oops. I just realised that the title of this post doesn't quite go with a sacrificial religious celebration, does it? Oh, what the hell. God.......click to learn what next.

Buying laptop memory

Posted on November 16, 2010November 16, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Gosh, my trusty laptop of 5 years finally is showing signs of slowing down. I have loaded so much work onto her that she is struggling now to keep abreast of my pace. I think I need to buy memory for her as it won't allow me to.......click to learn what next.

Prayers for Baby Samantha

Posted on November 16, 2010November 16, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

We all take life for granted on a daily basis whilst Baby Samantha fights for her life. Can I please urge you to pray hard for Baby Samantha who has been hospitalised yet again. Pray for her to pull through, pray for her parents to have strength, pray.......click to learn what next.

Old Folks Homes in Malaysia

Posted on November 15, 2010November 15, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

I need your help. Does anyone out there know of any??? No, it's not for me and neither is it for both our parents, but I really need to find one. Help!!! If you have any contacts or news of any, please drop a comment for me. Merci.......click to learn what next.

The Fabulous Friday that was…..

Posted on November 15, 2010November 15, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Just a quick update on why it was such, I was surprised first thing in the morning by a famous blogger (phewitt!) at my doorstep, who brought me her hometown best Ipoh mali kopi. Delicious! She has no idea how much she made my day. Simple pleasures are.......click to learn what next.

Tok-Tok’s Birthday in KL

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Actually, all celebrations were over and done with in Chiang Mai but when we arrived back in KL, since my cousins were still all in KL having a hullaballoo, Tok-Tok decided to organise a dinner for them since we were the host country (they were all from Australia!).......click to learn what next.

Food from Jalan Alor

Posted on November 12, 2010November 11, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

These days, I hardly have any time to eat a good lunch as I'm always so busy with the baby, feeding her all day as she is such a fussy eater. Hence, my lunch usually comprises bits of chocolate from the fridge of left over cake! Sometimes cookies.......click to learn what next.

Head gears for Babies

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Mama!! I hate ANYTHING on my head!!!

Nice grocery bags

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Do you shop with grocery bags rather than plastic bags??? Recently, when we were down under, I got a few really nice grocery bags in some lovely colours rather than the bright green ones that we get from my neighbourhood grocers. It feels so much nicer carrying a.......click to learn what next.

T2 BITES!!!

Posted on November 12, 2010November 12, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

My baby has a fiery temper and recently bit her sister on her cheek until there were teeth marks! Poor T1, she's always getting bullied by her baby sister......

Losing fat fast

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

I'm stressed, I'm stressed, I'm stressed. I told myself that I'd lose 10 kilos this year. *Laughs out real loud* I have a month and a bit more to go. Can it be done? Now that I'm taking care of the baby full time again, there is hardly.......click to learn what next.

Making kids drink water

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Monkey see? Monkey Do! My kids are terrible. They have to be constantly reminded to drink as they hardly ever get thirsty. It's in our genes. My mother doesn't get thirsty. I don't get thirsty. They don't get thirsty. There was a year where the Hubs had to.......click to learn what next.

Buying a dehumidifier in KL

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Does anyone have one? Because I live next to a jungle, the air is very damp and this damages my leather goods. Really annoying! All my handbags and shoes are constantly under attack thus I have to regularly buy tons of Mr Hippos to leave around them. I.......click to learn what next.

The KL Hot Mamas Club

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Not for sale.

10th Wedding Anniversary

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Next year will mark the Hubs and my 10th wedding anniversary although we've known and had sex with dated each other for longer. T2 will be 2 years old. I wonder if that means we can dump her with someone and run off for a romantic honeymoon holiday.......click to learn what next.

Flying from Chiang Mai to Kuala Lumpur

Posted on November 11, 2010November 11, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

And vice versa. Since I'm bored of posting about Chiang Mai now, I shall bring my Chiang Mai series to an end and dig out the archives of my Perth trip. Ahahaha....that now seems like eons ago. If you're interested in going to Chiang Mai, the best way.......click to learn what next.

Shopping for little girls this Christmas

Posted on November 11, 2010November 11, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Allow me to introduce a charming little shop from a home in Australia called Whistlefish.......For the longest time, I've wanted to buy some stuff that I really liked there and now when I've finally found time to do it, it's gone!!! Still, all hand made with love and.......click to learn what next.

Customising your laptop

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Because I am an artist as such, all the laptops I've ever had had to be customised to suit the heavy load us artists work with. We have all the graphic altering tools, photography editing software, Autocad and 3D softwares for rendering space, let alone movie editing software!.......click to learn what next.

How often do you come across a hypocrite?

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

The dictionary defines a hypocrite as a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives. This means, that lady A could be bitching about you behind your back saying how immature you.......click to learn what next.

Getting help with disabilities

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Ever since T1 met some people with disabilities, I swear she's had her heart grown a little bigger and for that I am proud. I want her to realise how fortunate she is and how she should never complain (even though I complain lots, haha!) and if she.......click to learn what next.

Things to do in Chiang Mai

Posted on November 11, 2010November 11, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

I would say 2 weeks in Chiang Mai could possibly see you through most of the tourist sites and then a month to really soak up true Chiang Mai flavour and a year to have a good taste of the city within a city. What we always love.......click to learn what next.

Best chicken rice in Chiang Mai

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

This chicken rice deserved its own post - LOL One morning in Chiangmai, it was decided that the men go cycling (3 hours in the city - they are MAD!) and the ladies visit the jewelers. This is what both parties wanted to do short of my crazy.......click to learn what next.

Kimberly-Clark brainwashes us

Posted on November 9, 2010November 10, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

One Saturday, T1 and I attended an event hosted by Kleenex entitled The Power of Play. I am usually not one to attend events and parties as much as possible because I'd much rather spend my time finishing up the chores and whatever else I have to do.......click to learn what next.

A sick baby nurses continuously…..

Posted on November 9, 2010November 9, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

HELL, YEAH!!! My big girl came home sick one day after her very responsible father forgot to pack a water bottle for her to school last week. What more, she was the co-emcee for her annual concert and had rehearsals all morning (4 hours talking) WITHOUT water. She.......click to learn what next.

Internet connections back on – FINALLY!!!

Posted on November 6, 2010November 6, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

After an entire week, I've survived without broadband or any network support whatsoever. We had called and called and complained to no avail because they just couldn't solve the problem! Well, guess what? We had to pull strings to finally get some attention. Sad but true. I have.......click to learn what next.

Tiger Kingdom, Chiang Mai

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

The Tiger Kingdom is worth a visit (and I hear the monkey school is too, though we haven't visited the monkey school yet. Next trip!) because it is interesting watching and observing these wild animals and how they interact with human beings. No matter how tame they are,.......click to learn what next.

Cleaning bathroom taps

Posted on November 4, 2010November 4, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Finally, I hired some part-time cleaners to come clean my place without the Hubs approval. I couldn't take it anymore and really felt that if the place was at least clean, I could focus on cooking and playing with the kids. And work, of course. I hardly sleep.......click to learn what next.

Traveling to Chiang Mai with Kids

Posted on November 4, 2010November 4, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Back to our Chiang Mai posts *grins* Well, it's 5 years now that I've been traveling to Chiang Mai with kids so I can definitely tell you what to do and what not to do *grins* I wouldn't say that Chiang Mai is tremendously kid friendly but with.......click to learn what next.

Getting some exercise

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Last Sunday, I kicked everyone out of bed and TWO HOURS LATER, we were walking the park and making a good sweat. I think I shall make this a weekly affair early on a Sunday morning. Sorry, God. Now that the Hubs is at work, I'm finding it.......click to learn what next.