Home schooling in Malaysia and Studying with T1

Posted on September 18, 2012September 18, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I know that only makes me sound like a super kiasu Mom but it couldn't be further from the truth. In any case, everyone has their own views and they will want to label you as a kiasu Mom if they want to.......click to learn what next.

Being Victims of Society

Posted on September 5, 2012September 5, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Some people never move on crutched by the incessant ills that have befallen them. Some struggle in doing so yet some make it their single minded purpose of just being. Being happy. If you looked around you, like REALLY looked, there is always.......click to learn what next.

Give credit where credit is due

Posted on September 1, 2012September 13, 2019 by Mamapumpkin

Do you know how in Malaysia, whenever you ask someone for something, more often than not, they will say I don't know. Or, don't have. We don't have it. If you don't believe me, just walk into a Jaya Jusco or some departmental.......click to learn what next.

Speech by President Jose Mujica

Posted on August 31, 2012September 13, 2019 by Mamapumpkin

To all of the authorities present here, from every latitude and organization, thank you very much. I want to thank the people of Brazil and Mrs. President, Dilma Rousseff. Thank you all for the good faith undoubtedly expressed by all of the speakers.......click to learn what next.

My British Nanny – I LOVE HER!!!

Posted on August 30, 2012August 31, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I miss both my Nannies, I really do. My British Nanny was a friend of T2's old British teacher at one of those play schools and really one in a million. Everyone would ask me, where on Earth did I find myself a.......click to learn what next.

Losing your kids

Posted on August 28, 2012August 28, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I always wish I could tell people how they are stronger than they ever know whenever they say they cannot do something, like wake up early or give up smoking or whatever it is. You have the power to do anything that you.......click to learn what next.

T1’s school girl writes for the New York Times

Posted on August 27, 2012September 13, 2019 by Mamapumpkin

T1's school has a reputation for being crazily academically driven, with pressure applied on the kids till they get mental breakdowns (KIDDING!). There have been cases where kids have not been able to cope and subsequently pulled out of school, or kicked out........click to learn what next.

Getting Kids to read the newspaper

Posted on August 26, 2012July 30, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Recently, from sheer frustration over the lack of good English in my country, I have decided to take an active role in helping at least my own children to have a command of good English in our little contribution to Malaysia. Baby steps,.......click to learn what next.

Learning Tae Kwon Do in KL

Posted on August 17, 2012July 28, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Learning Tae Kwon Do in KL is becoming quite popular with the recent crime rates in KL. I've been toying with the idea of actually learning tae kwon do in KL myself now. Can you believe that the Grand Master of Tae Kwon.......click to learn what next.

Aiming High

Posted on August 14, 2012July 27, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Everyone has their standards for everything. Some people absolutely love KFC. Some wouldn't touch it with a nine yard pole. Some offer a great review of a book. Others think it's crap. Sometimes it's personal taste, sometimes it's ignorance. As one grows older.......click to learn what next.

Mamapumpkin Searches

Posted on August 8, 2012September 13, 2019 by Mamapumpkin

Last month, there were 1000 searches made on the word Mamapumpkin. Mamapumpkin searches are increasing! The brand is spreading despite no advertising so thank you so much, guys (and girls.....actually, more girls!!!)!!! Word of mouth works, I guess. If only I had the.......click to learn what next.

My Child T1

Posted on July 26, 2012July 27, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

If I had to describe my child, I would say she was a small, round ball of fluff that bursts into a colourful fire cracker when poked, rolls and bounces off walls most of the time from lunacy and tastes of marshmallows but.......click to learn what next.

Being naked

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Who do you allow to see you naked? Like butt naked??? How many people??? I used to date a Finnish guy whose family were nudists! They lived in Malaysia too, but of course they didn't practise their nudity here! However, he showed me.......click to learn what next.

My Weakness – Being Disciplined

Posted on July 22, 2012June 27, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I have many weaknesses but one of them which I am determined to conquer is discipline. I am totally hopeless when it comes to discipline. I'm not sure why either. Perhaps it stems from my childhood in that my parents never forced me.......click to learn what next.

Being shoe crazy……..

Posted on July 20, 2012June 27, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Have you heard of Beth Shak? If you google, you will read the ludicrous story of her being in a divorce lawsuit with her ex-husband over her 1200 pairs of shoes worth over one million pound sterling. Obviously, she has more money than.......click to learn what next.