Meeting with an old friend

Posted on March 24, 2008March 24, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

There used to be this guy I was friends with in the UK. He was the younger brother of another childhood friend of mine and happened to be in the UK when I was there. He's also the guy who sold me my mortgage life insurance some years ago. His.......click to learn what next.

Mental illness from toddler overdose

Posted on March 24, 2008March 24, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

I'm going nuts. And I know why. Recently, my good friend from San Francisco invited me to stay with her at the Grand Hyatt in Tokyo for a few days as she was being posted there for work. I'd never been to Tokyo, I'd never been away from.......click to learn what next.

Hide and Seek with a toddler

Posted on March 24, 2008March 24, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx A few weeks ago, I drove Tee to visit her great grandmother in Cheras after school. Coincidentally, my little seven year old cousin happened to be there too so Tee had a companion her size to play with. One of the games they played was Hide and.......click to learn what next.

JCo Donuts going down the hole

Posted on March 23, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx  I queued up again for those darn donuts (second and last time) and guess what? It wasn't worth the wait. The first time I did it, they were good, they melted in my mouth, they were hot from the oven. This time, they were cold, they were.......click to learn what next.

Do you believe in Feng Shui?

Posted on March 20, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx  For me, yes and no. Yes, in that a lot of its principles make sense; no, because there are so many cons out there. I've always wanted to bring in a Feng Shui master to see my house but never got round to it. Till last weekend........click to learn what next.

To divorce or not to divorce

Posted on March 20, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx  Lisanne, who has been married for 16 years, albeit a rocky one, has finally realised that her husband is a player. And what more, he is playing with someone in the same circle whom they hang out with. For the longest time, I have hinted that her husband.......click to learn what next.

I need a new watch

Posted on March 18, 2008March 18, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

But unfortunately, the watches I like cost more than 12k. BAH! I keep praying and praying that all my friends would put in a hundred bucks each towards this gift of mine......let's see, that means I'd need at least 120 friends who are willing to give me a.......click to learn what next.

7 days of busyness – that’s what the school holiday means

Posted on March 18, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx  Monday 930am - 12pm Doctor's appointment 12pm - 3pm Lunch at Caterpillar 3pm - 5pm Buy presents for upcoming birthday parties Tuesday 930am - 12pm Playgroup in PJ 12pm - 3pm Lunch at Caterpillar 3pm - 5pm Baby Yoga 5pm - 7pm Dinner at Caterpillar Wednesday 10am.......click to learn what next.

Schools harrassing mothers

Posted on March 18, 2008March 18, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

As if the previous post wasn't enough bane, we parents even have to look forward to class parties ever so often; each time they complete a concept - like purple, oval or number 5. Whenever these parties are scheduled, your child has to come to school in said.......click to learn what next.

Show and Tell at school

Posted on March 18, 2008March 18, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

My sole purpose of sending Tee to school is so she can get out of my hair. I don't care if she doesn't know her ABCs nor her 123s, I don't care if she eats her school food or not (which surpasses my own cooking by far) and I.......click to learn what next.

Another fun day! A water picnic!

Posted on March 14, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Whilst precious princess enjoys another super day out in the sun, Mama is so tired....... BUT I need to thank some wonderful friends that surrounded me today. Sometimes, you don't have to say much. You may not even have to say anything. Presence is a strong being and.......click to learn what next.

Large memory storage

Posted on March 13, 2008March 13, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

When I first heard of the memory store, I thought it was a gift store that sold gifts that would bring back memories. Little did I know nor imagine that the memory store is actually a computer peripherals online store! Actually it sells computer memory chips - Fuah!.......click to learn what next.

Our fun day at the playground

Posted on March 13, 2008March 13, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Cheeky monkey grin. Today was a fun day. The weather was glorious, not hot at all, the perfect day for the park. So off we hopped into our new car (no legs on head rest today *wink*) with FOUR bags in tow and a couple of other stuff.......click to learn what next.

I feel like a lousy mother

Posted on March 11, 2008March 11, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

Today, I do. I feel like I'm just not in the mood to be a mother and how can that be? How can a mother possibly not want to be a mother? It's as good as saying, I don't want my child today. The thought depresses me so.......click to learn what next.

My suicide attempt – warning….long rant ahead….and many ‘f’s

Posted on March 11, 2008March 11, 2008 by Mamapumpkin

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx OK- don't panic. I'm still very here. It kind of crossed my mind today in passing because if you went through what I did today, you'd honestly have stabbed yourself ten times over without hesitation. It was a CRAZY day. Perhaps it was just hormones and I.......click to learn what next.