Fret not if you’re in deep debt

Posted on November 22, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Well, of course, it'd be better if you weren't but if you were, it isn't the end of the world provided you are wiling to make a change in your spending habits. I have been deep in debt before, trust me. The first.......click to learn what next.

A passion for cooking

Posted on November 20, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

And eating, of course! I first started cooking when I lived abroad and discovered that I not only loved the cultivated art of culinary sport but also loved sharing with everyone (the poor guinea pigs), my newly discovered recipes. This evening, after scouring some.......click to learn what next.

The Hubs’s reluctance to move house

Posted on November 20, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

The last time we moved here, we foolishly did it ourselves and it took us six months, working every weekend. I remember those honeymoon days when I told the Hubs, if we buy this place, I could live here forever! Me and my.......click to learn what next.

Never borrow from an unlicensed money lender

Posted on November 19, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Here, we call them 'Ah Longs' (illegal loan sharks). There have been repeated incidents of deaths and other forms of mishaps of late resulting from people borrowing cash from 'Ah Longs'. This form a borrowing from an unlicensed money lender is not recommended. AT ALL........click to learn what next.

Our Europe car trip next year

Posted on November 19, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Off the plane and onto the car we hit the moment we land at Heathrow airport. Since I am the one who knows the United Kingdom most, I will lead my fellow troopers to see Cardiff Castle in its magnificent splendour, visit a typical British seaside in.......click to learn what next.

When your salary is late

Posted on November 18, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Don't you just hate that? Once upon a time, when I was suitably employed, my salary used to come out of the United Kingdom. This was a stupid system because no matter how much forward planning the company did for salaries, the timing.......click to learn what next.

Christmas is coming!

Posted on November 18, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Tee has had lots of opportunity to decorate Christmas trees at school so I asked the Hubs yesterday if we should bother bringing out the Christmas tree this year since we were going to be away for Christmas anyway. Of course, I was.......click to learn what next.

Creating a home theatre

Posted on November 18, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I once helped an ex-boyfriend design a home theatre at his home. He was a movie addict and we spent our entire courtship watching movies. Do you have any idea why things didn't work out? As much as I love movies, I have.......click to learn what next.

Tee received her first check this year!

Posted on November 17, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Yes, on her birthday! She was so excited that she kept asking us to take her to the bank to bank in her check! I don't think she even knew what it was.......but whatever. I have always liked using checks ever since they.......click to learn what next.

I’ve waited five years for a new car

Posted on November 17, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

And I am still waiting...... This time, the Hubs excuse reason not to buy me a new car is that our Government is about to impose new regulations about driving into the city, just like in Singapore. So he wants to see the.......click to learn what next.

Do you need some spare cash this Christmas?

Posted on November 17, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I sure do! Especially since we've already spent our November budget in two weeks and then there are all those Christmas presents still to buy. Oh boy! But I've just discovered where I can get a cheap loan to cover those Christmas surge expenses so I.......click to learn what next.

Building arm muscles

Posted on November 16, 2007April 30, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

My mother, ever since I was a little girl, has been a pro at the slot machine, the one arm bandit, the jackpot.........however you want to call it. It started out as a hobby because her husband didn't have any time for her.......click to learn what next.

Meet obesity, my old friend…

Posted on November 15, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Two months ago, I was on a mission to change my lifestyle, started yoga classes, went to the gym and cut out the carbs. At the same time, I discovered a new hobby. Guess which activity took a back seat? *guilty* At the.......click to learn what next.

Bahrain, sunglasses and shavers

Posted on November 15, 2007January 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Before travelling to Bahrain this year, I'd purposely gone out to purchase a new pair of sunnies just for the trip (didn't have any before). When I returned from Bahrain, I had already lost them. Now you know why. Giving me a pair.......click to learn what next.

Front of house

Posted on November 15, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

The house is predominantly built with steel and glass allowing lots of sunlight into the rooms, just the way I like it. I couldn't live in a home with artificial lighting. And being architects, us two, we're done away with cliched Balinese concepts.......click to learn what next.