Paying income tax at LHDN

Posted on October 28, 2011October 28, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

One fine day when I was maid-less, I lugged my two monkeys to the income tax department at Jalan Duta to pay my company's taxes. Why didn't I just get someone to get it paid for me? Because I like to get my hands dirty. I am on.......click to learn what next.

Adventures of a Work from Home Mom

Posted on October 20, 2011October 20, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I know you won't believe me when I say I'm busy. But truly I am. My to do list never ends and my life is a constant catch up of balancing my to do list, ensuring that the list gets shorter as more tasks get piled onto it.......click to learn what next.

Government Reform

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Last night, I met an amazing person. Believe it or not, he works for the Government. The MALAYSIAN Government, whom many have lost faith in, as had I. But after speaking to this gentleman for a few hours, I was completely inspired and now have renewed faith. If.......click to learn what next.

The QUEEN and her Court Jester

Posted on October 12, 2011October 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Don't they make a GREAT TEAM??? Did these things really come from me???  *thinks real hard*

A Phone Call I had Today……

Posted on October 10, 2011October 10, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Me: Good Morning! I'd like to enquire if foreigners can be members of the XXX? Lady: Yes, of course. Are you Malaysian? Me: Yes, I'm Malaysian but this isn't for a Malaysian. How do I go about applying for membership for him? He's a foreigner. Lady: Is he.......click to learn what next.

On the subject of Chanel bags….

Posted on October 9, 2011September 13, 2019 by Mamapumpkin

Last week, I surprised my husband that instead of getting THE Chanel handbag, I was going to get TWO. You should have seen his face. This is how it happened. I've been deciding on just which bag to get for the longest time. You don't spend that much.......click to learn what next.

Playdate in Klang

Posted on October 8, 2011September 29, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Last year, we went out all the way to KLANG for some play dates. I didn't realise KLANG was so happening! We had gone out there to meet Rachel and Julie for a play date and then went to my maid of honour's house in Klang for a.......click to learn what next.

T2’s first road trip

Posted on October 7, 2011September 29, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Last year, at 15 months old, we braved a road trip to Melaka with the girls. Seriously, the Hubs and I, we are not that adventurous when it comes to travelling with kids. The thought of crying and whining kids, needing to make stops for two hundred pee.......click to learn what next.

Playdate with Alice, the Bento Queen

Posted on October 5, 2011September 29, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Last year sometime, at very short notice, we invited the Bento Queen from Penang over to play. The kids had fun with playdoh and I didn't have fun cleaning up, but you just need to make some sacrifices every now and again. T1 was very anal about playdoh.......click to learn what next.

A visit to Zoo Negara

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

We were graciously invited to go to the zoo last November and although I am no big fan of zoos, T1 really wanted to go see some animals and play with her friends. The sacrifices we make for our kids, geez! Here are some shots of our lovely.......click to learn what next.

It’s September Already???

Posted on September 24, 2011September 24, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

WOW!!! So much has happened. So much more to happen. So much happening!!! I'm running all the time and I hardly sleep but now, that I've been given a wake up call, I'm forcing myself to get at least 6 hours sleep at least 4 times a week........click to learn what next.

Merdeka 2011

Posted on August 31, 2011August 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Merdeka is always celebrated by us because it is a day of significance and I want my children to grow up being proud of Malaysia, proud to be Malaysians and not be bullied into thinking anything else. It is our homeland. We are Malaysians. Yes, we are stupid.......click to learn what next.

Caught in the rain!

Posted on August 30, 2011August 30, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

One fine day, I bravely brought the girls swimming on a week day (being such a hero, fuah!) and landed myself in a fix. T1 really wanted to swim and despite the sky being completely Harry Potter like, we soldiered on towards the pool and lo and behold,.......click to learn what next.

Shopping Guilt

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I went shopping again. *gulp* Uhuh. *hides in shame* The Hubs will kill me. *gulp* It wasn't a Chanel bag!!! *feels better* I bought a pair of jeans because the 4 pairs of Guess jeans I have no longer fit. And the other jeans I have ALSO no.......click to learn what next.

40 Day Prayer Mission

Posted on August 17, 2011August 16, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

3 weeks ago, I went karaoke-ing with a friend and from that evening, I came home with a book by Freeda Bowers that advocates that if you could just start by giving God forty days of your life to pray for others, it would be a first step.......click to learn what next.