Ways to afford a five million home

Posted on October 30, 2007April 30, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

In my case, I'd have to be a crook. Because within the next year, I don't see the money coming our way in order to afford the mortgage for our dream home. I see so many wealthy people in Kuala Lumpur and I.......click to learn what next.

How to save time when grocery shopping

Posted on October 30, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Book one or two friends to come along to do groceries together. Take turns shopping by dumping up to three kids in a supermarket trolley. One mom pushes kids and entertains them whilst the other mom shops. When finished, switch. That way, you.......click to learn what next.

Imagine what would happen if we didn’t have loans!

Posted on October 30, 2007April 30, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Thank heavens for Secured Loans, I say! Imagine if we didn't, so many people would be out on the streets without a home. Seriously, how many people can afford their own home before thirty. So many people cannot even afford to buy their.......click to learn what next.

When I do things, I do them all the way

Posted on October 30, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Yup. I never hover in between. I have always been like that. If I wanted to have a party, I'd have a super-fantabulous out of this world party. Whatever I do, I'd set out to do really well. I don't believe in doing.......click to learn what next.

Technology is making the whole world go round at a faster speed

Posted on October 29, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Before the internet, people were having sex as entertainment. These days, half the world sits in front of a computer staring at the LCD screen. Even for sex. With so much dependence on the internet, entertainment outlets are now losing out to the.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s interest in my past – pampers and playgrounds

Posted on October 29, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

These last few days, my daughter has been asking me a lot of questions about my past. She asked me just yesterday if I used to wear pampers to sleep like her. Huh? Did they have pampers in the seventies, people? I told.......click to learn what next.

I’ve always wanted to get a business loan

Posted on October 29, 2007April 30, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

You heard right. Ever since I left the corporate world, I've wanted to be in business. I know in my gut that I would succeed in business. It doesn't really matter what business as long as it's something feasible, something I enjoy and.......click to learn what next.

The act of avoidance

Posted on October 29, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Whilst minding my own business in squatting position at BSC, I spotted a couple walking towards me. As soon as I saw that I recognised them, they turned a blind eye and walked past me like someone was chasing after them with a.......click to learn what next.

Being fat ruins self esteem

Posted on October 29, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Only because society makes it that way. If everyone was fat, then the skinny would be drowning themselves silly. Nevertheless, being fat is what it is today and unless you have some really thick skin and are super confident, it's going to affect.......click to learn what next.

Chicken pox and Hand Foot and Mouth disease

Posted on October 29, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Tee's school has been hit with a double whammy these last two weeks. To date, although I can't be sure since I don't hang around for the gossip, there have been three cases of hand, foot and mouth disease and five cases of.......click to learn what next.

Stress on the telephone

Posted on October 29, 2007April 30, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I remember those days in London as a poor student because all my money was spent on phone bills! So what did I do? I lived on Kit Kat and walked everywhere. I was having a long distance relationship and those of you.......click to learn what next.

More praises from Lego tutor at the Lego workshop

Posted on October 29, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

We attended a free Lego workshop trial today and Tee absolutely LOVED it. When we turned up, we were informed that actually, you could only come if you registered or called first since there was a maximum number to a class and then, the.......click to learn what next.

New furniture for my new home

Posted on October 28, 2007April 30, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

So if I were to move into a new home, would I bring along all of my current furniture or would I purchase some new pieces as well? Well, if you were moving from 1,800 sf to 4,700 sf, you'd need more furniture.......click to learn what next.

I hit the jackpot!

Posted on October 28, 2007October 28, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

As I was about to call it a day and logout this evening for good at 3am, or rather this morning, however you look at it, my laptop suddenly went kerching! KERCHING!! KERCHING-CHING-CHING!!!! Old Dell bounced up and down and made such a ruckus synonymous.......click to learn what next.

The benefits of a business card reader

Posted on October 28, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Five years ago, when I was meeting trolls of prospective clients daily, I used to sit at my desk at the end of each day with all the business cards I'd collected for the day (sometimes amounting to fifty in a day!) and started typing.......click to learn what next.