The Formula for Success

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

The Formula for Success It's so simple yet not everyone gets it because there is always one part of the equation that gets left out either intentionally or mistakenly. I am grateful for having successful mentors around me since I was as young as a wee girl and.......click to learn what next.

Efficiency and Speed

Posted on June 7, 2017June 7, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

Not many people have this skill which makes it easy for people who have it to win. In all my years of working, I have hardly come across anyone who gave me a WOW factor. A super tiny fraction, actually I wouldn't even call it a fraction since.......click to learn what next.

A funeral of my own design

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

I know. I know. It sounds bloody morbid but since I've been spending the last few days at my late uncle's wake, I've been thinking of my own death. Which may be sooner than you think. Nevertheless, since my Dad told me he had bought his Nirvana package.......click to learn what next.

Building Cheap People

Posted on June 3, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

There are so many people around me that need education. And for the longest time, I have always been patient and felt that every person should be given a second or third fourth fifth chance even, given the benefit of doubt, and you know, we should just be.......click to learn what next.

Introspection

Posted on May 30, 2017September 8, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

As I approach the half millennial mark, a little introspection is due. Not at all because I have been bullied and pushed around by evilness (erm, yes I actually have) but simply because I have not spent enough time to grief for the 3 closest people to me.......click to learn what next.

Biting the hand that fed you

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

You know, I don't mean to brag but I have helped a serious lot of people. Of course, this is relative, because what you define as a lot and what I feel is a lot could be entirely different. Let's just say I have a helpful personality. You.......click to learn what next.

Rain on my parade

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

If you knew me well, you would know instantly that life was my parade. Yes. Life. My life. I have a good life. People cannot stand it. I do not comprehend why? What does my life have to do with another? Yet as I get along with my.......click to learn what next.

What is True Beauty?

Posted on April 27, 2017April 27, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

My late Mother was truly the most beautiful person I had ever known and honest to God I am not being biased. If you knew me, you would know how strong willed I was and how I would be honest and objective in my views because I could.......click to learn what next.

Smile

Posted on April 26, 2017April 25, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

Smile when the rain pours down  Smile when the rainbow shines Smile when your heart is broken Smile, it is a free token Smile when the birds fly Smile when your daughter cries Smile when you fall over Smile even when sober Smile when it is painful Smile,.......click to learn what next.

True Love

Posted on April 23, 2017April 25, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

We have been together for 20 years, the Hubs and I, and not once have I pondered about being with another man. Despite his boarding school rigidness and family imperfections, he is the greatest thing in my world. Although he represents the hard decisions in our home, he.......click to learn what next.

Why I Love London

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

After seeing a friend visit London, my heart ached for London and within 2 days, we were off to London. London is where my soul grew. It is home for me just like KL is home for me too. It is like London was my life pre-kids and.......click to learn what next.

My Little T1 (except she is no longer so little…..)

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

We are now in year 2017. T1 was born in 2004 and I started this blog in 2006. Yes, no kidding. I started it in the context of being a lonely mother because all my friends were not yet Moms and I needed an outlet because caring for.......click to learn what next.

Chinese New Year Ang Pows

Posted on February 5, 2017February 5, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

I am slightly annoyed this week on the subject of Ang Pows. My parents, wait, let me qualify.......my MOM and my in-laws have been always generous with Ang Pows throughout my entire life. At the very minimum that my Mom ever gave us a long, long time ago.......click to learn what next.

Setting An Intention

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

Many years ago, I believed that I had lived. My best mate and I in a prostitute's den amidst frozen cold Poland, discussed life as it were. Whilst the rest of the gang were partying from our architectural field trip, I chose to accompany her alone in her.......click to learn what next.

Forgiveness

Posted on December 5, 2016December 4, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Once upon a time, my late mother was thrown out of her own home and labelled a prostitute because she fell pregnant with me. Not only had she been beaten and called names by her own mother due to shame and lost of face, she was sent into.......click to learn what next.