A Mother's Monologue

My Birthday Month

Posted on March 7, 2016March 7, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Gosh, already? Uhuh. Time has just flown by and where I am today, I would never have expected to be. In exactly a year ago, my Izumio and Super Lutein mission had just begun and we had a birthday celebration at the Naturally Plus office with cake and.......click to learn what next.

The whirlwind life of Mamapumpkin

Posted on March 1, 2016March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Yes, it certainly feels like that! Time just flies by so incredibly fast when you are actively having fun! And you know what my greatest joy is? Making other people happy too! I am just so blessed to be able to do that. All the people who need.......click to learn what next.

Why I love my husband

Posted on March 1, 2016March 1, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Today, being my usual whiny self (I AM a princess, didn't you know?), I complained to the Hubs that my iPhone 6 plus isn't good enough. Why? Because my friend has a Search function on her Facebook App and I don't. We have been ding-donging this for days.......click to learn what next.

My New Teenager

Posted on February 20, 2016February 20, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

This is my pre-teen. If you do a search on this blog circa 2006, you will see me write about her when she was a mere 2 year old bub. The love of my life this girl is. And this weekend, she totally hurt my feelings....... Gee, how.......click to learn what next.

It’s February already?

Posted on February 18, 2016March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Time is truly flying and suddenly my 11 year old is going off for her first camp with the big school tomorrow. *cries* It brings back memories of me going off to the Outward Bound School when I was 12 and already then, we had crushes on boys........click to learn what next.

Preventing Breast Cancer – Malaysia

Posted on February 9, 2016March 1, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Breast cancer is a traumatic experience for any woman to experience. Psychologically, it affects the self-esteem, which leads to depression and other negative thoughts and behaviours, worst of all being that the patient no longer feels like a complete woman. This post was inspired by someone who had.......click to learn what next.

Best Chocolate Chip Cookies in the WORLD

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Ok, you have to try this. They are absolutely DA BOMB!!! These are some pretty good Chocolate Chip Cookies that my 11 year old girl got from her classmate. It's tried and tested and tastes, oh, so delicious!!!! TRY IT!!! She has made it twice this week now.......click to learn what next.

The Iron behind the Mask

Posted on February 2, 2016March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Many a time, I come across people and I form an impression of them. First impressions really do last and usually are the real ones that tell a person. Does she look at you in the eyes when she talks? Does she ask you any questions or only.......click to learn what next.

Athletics at School

Posted on January 30, 2016February 2, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

My 11 year old T1 has just started athletics at school. I spent the entire afternoon till 5pm watching her train at the school field whilst entertaining T2 in the car. I think that in future, I will just change into my running gear and run with T2!!!.......click to learn what next.

Booking flights online

Posted on January 29, 2016January 28, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

OK. I'll be frank. I really SUCK big time at this. I am just NOT GOOD at this. I have more brains for doing many more things. Why the fuck do I need to waste time booking bloody flights!!! When I used to work for others, I would.......click to learn what next.

Watching my kids grow

Posted on January 28, 2016February 16, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Now that I have more freedom with my time, I am spending a lot more time with the kids at home. Can you imagine, that I cook them lunch every single day, which is separate from dinner, just so they could have home cooked food at school? The.......click to learn what next.

My First CT Scan Experience at IJN

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Today, I had my first CT Scan ever that required an intravenous dye injected into my blood stream. Oh. My. God. It was the most traumatic experience ever. I will tell you why. My understanding of CT Scans in the past was that they were like X-Rays. I.......click to learn what next.

Thank you, Naturally Plus…..

Posted on January 26, 2016January 27, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Thank you, Naturally Plus. Thank you for making life so amazing beyond expectation. Every day I look up at the skies and I am thankful. I never ever thought I could afford a yacht but now I can. Like what??? Only my Dad could afford a yacht after.......click to learn what next.

Back to the Grind!!!

Posted on January 5, 2016January 5, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

After such a wonderful winter holiday, we are finally back to the grind!!! In the first week of 2016, I have already hired a new Housekeeper (she's perfect, finally!!!), a yoga instructor (she's perfect too!!) and a Personal Trainer (I haven't met him yet, so I cannot yet.......click to learn what next.

Chanel Ginza, Tokyo

Posted on January 2, 2016January 1, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Chanel Ginza was a must visit for me when I went to Tokyo for the second time this year because at the last visit, we visited so many Chanel stores and could not find what we wanted. We missed Ginza though so this time round, Chanel Ginza was.......click to learn what next.

Niseko with Kids

Posted on January 1, 2016March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Quite honestly, Niseko with kids was a fabulous way to spend our Christmas because they were so, SO happy with all that powdery snow!!! There are many places in Japan that has snow and where you can ski but we were told Niseko had THE best snow. So.......click to learn what next.

Organising for Niseko

Posted on December 19, 2015March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

So I did it. 2 weeks of cold weather, and I mean REALLY cold weather. It is currently -2 to -5 degrees Celsius. We have North Face jackets all suited up for -20 degrees so we are good. 1. Heart Problem in High Altitude One of the worries.......click to learn what next.

Making the Best out of ANYTHING

Posted on December 18, 2015March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Although I can afford to not work for money, I choose to work because I want my kids to see how hard I work and why we should all work, for whatever reason, for whatever motivation. I have seen too many spoilt rich brats (growing up in an.......click to learn what next.

Thank you for the blessings……

Posted on December 16, 2015March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Thank you for the blessings.... I do not know what I have done to deserve so much but thank you. There are 2 more weeks till year end and I just can't help feeling that this is the absolute best year of my life. There are just too.......click to learn what next.

Setting an Example for the Kids

Posted on December 14, 2015March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

The first time I heard about my childhood friend saying that she was working because she wanted to set an example for her kid that we must all work, I was quite shocked. Here she was, millionaire Datin, who didn't have to lift a finger in her life,.......click to learn what next.

Ending the Year with another Christmas BANG!!!

Posted on December 13, 2015December 13, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Never in my life would I have imagined to be where I am today. Passive income. Wow! Like is this for real? I could do nothing all month and still the money keeps rolling in??? No way!!! I was filling in some forms this evening and it occurred.......click to learn what next.

Cookies to Help Baby Ethan Get Well

Posted on December 10, 2015December 10, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Do you remember me posting about Baby Ethan a few days ago? His Mommy is now taking orders for Vanilla Almond Cookies in order to not depend on public donations because she really needs her son to get well. It's Christmas, folks! Do place your orders so you.......click to learn what next.

Ending the year with a bang!

Posted on December 7, 2015March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

I should be excited. I will be on a plane off to my holiday in just over a week but instead I'm freaking stressed out!!! Why? Because I still have orders coming in and I still have to organise deliveries and collections and my house is a mess.......click to learn what next.

Sunday Fury!

Posted on December 6, 2015March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

I went to bed so happy last night - everything was planned, everything was smooth. Receiving lovely messages from important people lifted me, all was good! Woke up early this morning to get the kids ready for a day out on our own - meeting Baby Ethan then.......click to learn what next.

My weekend as a Single Mom

Posted on December 5, 2015March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

I could get used to this. Seriously. Because seemingly I suddenly have more time with one less person to deal with. Hahaha. The girls have already decided that it is more fun sleeping in my master bedroom because:- 1. I have a much more comfortable king bed (Hello?.......click to learn what next.

Baby Ethan has Leukaemia

Posted on December 5, 2015March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Do you have children? Have you ever imagined what you would do when and if the Doctor told you that your child had leukaemia? This is very real, ladies and gentlemen. Anyone can get leukaemia. And unfortunately, leukaemia hit my friend's son at the mere age of 2.5.......click to learn what next.

Hello December!

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Hello December! I have never felt closer to my departed Mama than now so very strangely because it is almost as though she talks to me, guides me and leads everyone from Taiping to me. I kid you not??? I have never known so many people to come.......click to learn what next.

My affinity to Italy

Posted on November 27, 2015November 27, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Today I brought my 2 girls to swim at one of the 5 star hotels in town because my childhood Italian friend is in town. Yesterday, I spent a few hours with her without the kids after not seeing her since my wedding as one of my bridesmaids........click to learn what next.

Why I am the BEST in the region

Posted on November 26, 2015November 25, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Wow. Someone asked me to write an essay about why I am the BEST in the region. Best what??? Best laziest person on this side of the planet??? Yeah, I think I can win that award. When I look back and think about it, I have always been.......click to learn what next.

Home Made Body Wash

Posted on November 25, 2015March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Would you like to learn how to make your own home made body wash? In today's world, many of the soaps and shower gels we use have unnecessary added chemicals and preservatives that are harmful to our bodies. Everything we apply actually penetrates into our blood stream and.......click to learn what next.