Malaysians being Malaysians……

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

This week, I was unfortunate enough to have had to be in a queue that lasted 1.5 hours with a hungry, cranky toddler. T2 and I, we were out and about since 9am and finally got home at 3pm and throughout that whole time, did not have breakfast.......click to learn what next.

Life Challenges

Posted on November 30, 2011November 30, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I love life. It has always been challenging but that is exactly why I love it. It gives me a hallucinating high. This year has almost come to an end and my challenges were and still are:- 1. Starting full time work after a 10 year hiatus being.......click to learn what next.

The Bond of Sisters

Posted on November 19, 2011November 15, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I've always wanted a sister, always wished and wished. I have the most wonderful 2 brothers, but still a sister would be different. So I am truly glad that T1 and T2 have each other. And grateful that we have 2 girls, because girls always come home even.......click to learn what next.

Children are a reflection of their Parents

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Don't you think so? More often than not anyway. After all, who is it that the child spends the most time with? Who do they emulate, imitate and follow? Who do they learn from? When a child is born, he is born pure, like a single white clean.......click to learn what next.

Childhood friends

Posted on October 4, 2011September 29, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Who is your longest childhood friend? Is she/he your best-est friend? I'm a sentimental old fart when it comes to friendship and have picked up many friends along the way. However, I've also lost many and wished that I'd been taught how to stay in touch at a.......click to learn what next.

The rearing of technology kids

Posted on September 28, 2011September 26, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Our world has changed. Oh, how our world has changed. Kids are smarter, brighter and a heck of a lot more advanced than we ever were. And how we miss those good old days! But changing with the times ain't a bad thing. The key in life is.......click to learn what next.

What parent are you?

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

OK, filler post time. Can't remember who I stole this from but it was silly fun! Describe your parenting style in one word: My own Style. Favourite TV family of all time (real or fictional)? The Cosby Show What's always in your refrigerator? Chocolate......*gulp* - OK GUILTY! Last.......click to learn what next.

Customer Service Call Centres in Malaysia

Posted on September 8, 2011September 8, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I'm sure you've been there. You make a phone call and a robot answers the phone using a script. And when you try to sway him or her, he/she still continues reading the script. How annoying is that? How are the bulk of Malaysian customer service trainers not.......click to learn what next.

When your husband has an affair…….

Posted on September 2, 2011September 23, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Have you ever wondered what you would do if that were to happen? It could happen to anyone in the most unexpected cases. It could really happen to you. Yes, you!!! No matter how 'good' your husband is, never underestimate the perils of temptation. Men are weak. Period........click to learn what next.

Working from Home

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

The good thing about working from home is that I don't have to waste time sitting in traffic jams (believe me, if you work in KL, you waste a LOT of time sitting in traffic jams!!! 2-3 hours per day!!!!), I don't have to waste time putting on.......click to learn what next.

Miss Universe 2011

Posted on August 21, 2011August 21, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Yo-Yo! You may or may not be interested in Miss Universe 2011 but this year, for the first time ever, Malaysia has sent a former Miss Malaysia to represent us AGAIN!!! Yes!!! Deborah Henry was our Malaysian Miss Universe representative in 2007, now 4 years later with amassed.......click to learn what next.

Amanah Saham Bumiputera for Eurasians

Posted on August 18, 2011November 24, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I found out yesterday that I am a Eurasian. Yes, really! My great-grandmother was Portuguese. And then I found out that as a Eurasian, I am entitled to invest in the ASB, which is the glorified savings account that offers MUCH better interest rates than our lousy fixed.......click to learn what next.

Buzzing here and there!

Posted on August 12, 2011August 12, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Ever since I started my fantastic dream job, I've been busy. I've been REAL busy. I am so busy, I have no time to poo. I have no time to remove a splinter from my foot that's been hurting for 2 whole days! I have no time to.......click to learn what next.

Mother Daughter Love

Posted on July 29, 2011July 26, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Little does she know it, but I love her more than anything else in this world......

Stresses of a working Mom in Malaysia

Posted on July 21, 2011July 21, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Where do I start??? For one, screw those people for spoiling the domestic help market! It's not like all Malaysians treat their helpers like servants and even when helpers are treated very well, they certainly don't deserve some of the wages that expats are throwing at them. I.......click to learn what next.