Technical challenges at work

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

It is no secret that I am now working in a field completely alien to what I was trained at and this naturally poses some challenges. Coming fresh out of school, one would need at least 10 years in an industry before one.......click to learn what next.

Buying a Roland Piano

Posted on April 17, 2012April 19, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

These days, we hardly hear of Roland pianos. Yamaha seems to have conquered the Asian market and the more discerning will buy the Steinways and the Bosendorfers and the Bechsteins.......I grew up with a Yamaha but before that, we had a Petrof (which.......click to learn what next.

The briefcases of my life

Posted on April 17, 2012April 17, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

When I'd first started out in the work force, Tok-Tok had given me a CJ  briefcase that was sturdy, brown and hard. It doubled up as a weapon as anyone who crossed my line would easily get whacked on their head by the.......click to learn what next.

Doctors who prescribe fat burners

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Earlier this year, I went to a hormone specialist to get my hormones checked to rule out any reasons why I wasn't able to lose weight and after all the money spent and results that came back, the conclusion was that I just.......click to learn what next.

Buying gifts for kids

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I really don't like buying gifts for kids but yet I love giving gifts to kids. Get it? I just don't like commercial gifts. So if you don't get a toy from me, I am sorry. You might get a pre-loved toy or.......click to learn what next.

Homeschooling my girls in Malaysia

Posted on April 9, 2012June 7, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Lately, the idea of homeschooling has surfaced and I have been actively researching it. There are many misconceptions of homeschooling in Malaysia and before one makes any assumptions, one should really do some reading about it before allowing your eyeballs to bulge out.......click to learn what next.

Audio Conferencing on Skype

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Having an international company means having to communicate globally all the time and a cheaper way of doing this is via Skype. However, I really dislike doing this because I like having face to face conversations or non at all. I can do.......click to learn what next.

Do you know what a Mother Ring is?

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

A Mother Ring is a symbolic ring worn either by Mother or passed on to Child as a memorial bond between the two. T1 has already given me a Mommy Forever necklace from Tous and it is something I treasure close to my.......click to learn what next.

Tips for Working at Home

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Working from home can give you a lot of freedom. If you're thinking you might want to take some online courses, staying at home and working can give you the flexibility to do it. Don't make the mistake of thinking working from your.......click to learn what next.

Buying a new truck

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

The Hubs has been hinting big time about buying a new truck ever since he blames me for giving up his own truck previously. I keep saying, if he wanted one so badly to just go get it!!! But he is a sensible.......click to learn what next.

Friso GUT Days

Posted on March 16, 2012March 17, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

That’s Friso Growing up Together (GUT), people! It’s nice when companies take an active role in giving back. Friso organises GUT Days and I normally don’t have time for any events out of our already very busy schedule, but this one time, we.......click to learn what next.

Indoor fun for kids

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

A new discussion has begun on facebook - Indoor Fun and Rainy Days Living in an apartment has its disadvantages – we don’t have our own garden. Thus any outdoor activity must happen at the park or takes more effort than usual. Being.......click to learn what next.

Hola! Mexico is Calling!

Posted on March 7, 2012March 7, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Strangely, Mexico has been coming up in my life a lot lately. I know how much i love Mexican food due to it's spicyness but T1 was recently on stage to receive her Mexican Art Competition certificate, then just last week, she submitted.......click to learn what next.

Is Vicerex scam?

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

What the heck is Vicerex, you may ask? It is a drug that is meant to enhance your sexual libido and make men work better, if you know what I mean! So does Vicerex actually work? Where can you get some from? is.......click to learn what next.

What to do when you have sinusitis

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

T and I suffer from morning sinusitis and then whenever we get close to dust or or anything else that'll trigger our allergic noses, our noses will drip like there's no tomorrow. What to do when you have sinusitis? Keep the house super.......click to learn what next.