Spreading the Love

Posted on September 22, 2013September 22, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Malaysians are a selfish lot. I know this because I have been at the fore front of asking. Asking for donations, asking for help, asking for business, asking for charitable causes; and you know what? Malaysians are a selfish lot. Especially the ones who can more afford it,.......click to learn what next.

Oh My God!!!

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I noticed that some parents are very particular about their kids saying Oh. My. God. so I wondered. Is it bad to say OMG?? I mean, doesn't it remind you of God at least? I've seen parents penalise their kids for saying OMG, almost like it's a swear.......click to learn what next.

Procrastination

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I was given a killer deadline on Wednesday to complete some work for the Australian Government by Friday. WTF!!! It is no easy task and I always get poured with work at the very last minute and especially when it is either the weekend or holiday time. I.......click to learn what next.

90% of Moms in KL are square and kiasu

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

It's official. I've done the stats. I've been hanging around Moms since T1 was 6 months old, that's a database collection of 500 Moms thereabouts and man, it is so hard to find a Mom I can relate to completely. Really. Most Moms just don't get it. I'm.......click to learn what next.

Change is the only constant

Posted on July 18, 2013July 18, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

So much has happened and so much is still happening and I've had some amazing experiences, life-changing ones, which leads me to believe that when you open your heart to possibilities and the unknown, you allow incredible things to happen. Things that you never would have thought in.......click to learn what next.

Mothers being pressured by Children’s Exams

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Majority of Moms I would say are still stressed out by their childrens' exams and I must stress that it is the least of your worries. Exams are really not important. They are children. What if they were having an off day as T1 sometimes has? They would.......click to learn what next.

Achieving work life balance for Moms

Posted on June 17, 2013June 17, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Heck, is there such a thing? I'm certainly not getting it at the moment! Let's see, I work an average of 18 hours per day and it's driving me a bit nuts. I could do it back in the day when I was single and child-less but mannnnnnnnnnnnn..............I.......click to learn what next.

Around the world in 80 days

Posted on June 2, 2013June 2, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

No, I think that would be a bit unrealistic with the Hubs' working hard and the girls' school. We do randomly 'ponteng' school quite a bit (as I do not believe that school is the be all and end all as I probably educate them even more out.......click to learn what next.

The stresses and busyness of life as a working Mom

Posted on May 27, 2013May 27, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I must admit, although life is good, I'm not sure why I'm crazy edgy these last two days. It could be that the school holidays are fast approaching (Eeeegads!!!! *biting jittery fingers*) or it could be that I am PMS-ing, or just stressed that I have so much.......click to learn what next.

On the subject of Education

Posted on April 16, 2013April 16, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

90% of Moms in Malaysia and now surprisingly, I've recently learnt, even a large percentage of Moms in more developed cities such as London and New York, are so frigging kiasu. Can you believe it? Even Moms in top private London schools (whom I personally know) are all.......click to learn what next.

For a New Malaysia

Posted on April 10, 2013April 11, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

5th May 2013 - I hope you are ALL going to the polling station that day. If you are not, please ask yourself why. Recently, I had an interview with the media and we were discussing the fact that some of the construction in Malaysia are not only.......click to learn what next.

Sex without Attachment

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Can you do it? We all know men can!!! But can women do it? I'm sure there are women who can but most women tend to link emotional attachment to sex. Would you not agree? So. Have you ever done it? Sex without attachment? I am wondering how.......click to learn what next.

Living Life

Posted on April 9, 2013April 9, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

This year, I have worked really hard. In fact, last year I worked really hard too. People think I'm nuts and I throw this hardship upon myself and yes, I do. But there is a reason and a good one at that. I sleep an average of 3-4.......click to learn what next.

Only to Love…..

Posted on March 21, 2013March 29, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Ever since I started doing this Myanmar kids thing, I've been judged for all sorts of crazy reasons. Man, people really have so much time. They ask me, why Myanmar? Why all of a sudden? Why now? Why at such a big scale? Fuck!!! Do I need to.......click to learn what next.

The Psychology of Giving

Posted on March 19, 2013March 29, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

From the end of December last year, I posted up calls for help for the Children of Myanmar. I posted this call for help on this blog and on my personal Facebook page. On the rare occasion that I go out (probably once since) I also ask my friends if.......click to learn what next.