The hardest thing about being a Stay-At-Home-Mom

Posted on February 18, 2010February 18, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Must be the isolation and loneliness that it entails. Unless you are one who is frequently having guests over, talking to children on a daily basis tends to get monotonous and boring. Sure, there are good days and there are great days. But after doing it for 5.......click to learn what next.

The purpose of smoking a cigar

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

I know this person who took a second wife despite having a good first wife and four children. We all advised him against it as not only could he not afford to keep one family above water, but to get himself involved in another would only mean trouble........click to learn what next.

Stress reduces breastmilk production

Posted on February 9, 2010February 9, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Although my girls look happy, their Mother has been perpetually stressed for the last month. I don't know what or why but I know I am always on edge. The slightest thing sets me off into a blazing dragon spewing lethal fire upon anyone who crosses my path........click to learn what next.

Revealing the truth

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

I find that many guys in trying to catch a girl, have a habit of telling them what they have materially so that girls will fall for them since let's face it, most girls are frigging materialistic these days. I have guy friends who buy sports cars because.......click to learn what next.

Words stuck between the brain and fingers

Posted on January 16, 2010January 16, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

So many things happen in my life and every day, I have thoughts and questions. A million questions and a gazillion thoughts, as I go through this journey of life and parenting.....but whilst I have all this solid material in my head ready to have 8 hour long.......click to learn what next.

Big new school

Posted on January 16, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

My little girl is now in big school. Thrown into the deep end of hundreds of students. No more play. It's serious studying now. *sigh* But guess what? She WANTS to do this. She was bored of preschool work (apart from the playing bit, of course). She will.......click to learn what next.

On human hang ups

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Gosh, don't we all have them?! Let's see, if I were to list some of the hang ups I have, what would they be? *thinking* *thinking more* *thinking even more* For the purpose of definition, a hang up is something that prevents you from being a better person........click to learn what next.

Clarify, if I may?

Posted on November 28, 2009November 28, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Today, I received 3 emails from 3 lovely ladies asking if they had somehow pissed me off. Did I sound that bad in my last post? GROWL!!! Honestly, my bark is worse than my bite. And since Miche also got hers within the first 6 months, I feel.......click to learn what next.

Reiki principles

Posted on November 27, 2009November 27, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Just for today, I shall not be angry. Just for today, I shall not worry. I will always be kind to people, animals and the Universe. I will always work hard with honesty and perseverance. I will always be thankful for everything that I have. The hardest Reiki.......click to learn what next.

Frustrations of a Stay at Home Mom

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I know the grass is always greener but today, I had one of those days. Yes, THOSE days. You know, those days when you just want to scream out loud in an open stadium? Those days when you just want to smash everything breakable in sight? Those days.......click to learn what next.

The lesson of pride

Posted on November 21, 2009November 20, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

My mother always said that a person cannot pretend forever and she is so right. A woman of incredibly strong gut instincts, she has been right about every single boyfriend I have ever had. Of course, love is blind and when you are a rebellious teenager, the last.......click to learn what next.

Online shopping in KL

Posted on November 17, 2009November 17, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

So whilst I'm dreaming of my Christmas wish list, I found something else I'd like to add. Guess who's come online, guys? The first plus sized retailer in Malaysia has finally done it - welcome Ms Read!!! Honestly, I am so grateful to Ms Read for stocking clothes.......click to learn what next.

Helper with a good life

Posted on November 15, 2009November 15, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Did I not tell you that the Hubs said our helper had a better life than us? She went to Cameron Highlands with her agent 2 weeks ago for holiday. We gave her some advance salary to go. And I told her that when our family couldn’t afford.......click to learn what next.

Blog crossroads

Posted on November 8, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

For the longest time this year, I have spent hours deliberating on the direction of this blog. It's readership is increasing by leaps and bounds, my Adsense income doubled from last month so I'm looking forward to more checks. Local advertisers have begun contacting me. It's been a.......click to learn what next.

Taking responsibility for yourself

Posted on October 30, 2009October 30, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I find that there is a particular group of people in this world and rampantly so in Malaysia, who are what I call the BLAME IT people. These are people who always or more often than not put the blame on others for whatever reason whenever there is.......click to learn what next.