A Mother's Monologue

Why Malaysia Airlines won’t have my vote for Economy

Posted on April 25, 2017October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

Why Malaysia Airlines won't have my vote for Economy is because they gave me such an unpleasant experience when I flew to London this month. We decided to fly Economy to save money this month because we have gone to Niseko, have Australia.......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.......click to learn what next.

Rolling Pin from London

Posted on April 23, 2017April 21, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

Apart from the thermometer hunt, we also had to hunt for rolling pins because the Hubs sent us for a rolling pin hunt. Isn't it quite weird for a husband to send a wife to go buy a rolling pin? Well, it is.......click to learn what next.

Braun Thermometer Hunting in London 

Posted on April 22, 2017April 21, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

A friend of ours in KL asked us to get her a thermometer so off we went thermometer hunting. BRAUN Thermoscan 7 to be exact which was much cheaper than London than it was in KL. T1 was asking why we needed to.......click to learn what next.

The Rocket Launch of T2

Posted on April 21, 2017April 21, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

I am so amazingly blessed with these 2 girls of mine that I really do not know what I have done to deserve them. Last week at the park in London, T2 suddenly asked me if we could go back to the hotel........click to learn what next.

The decision of an entrepreneur

Posted on April 21, 2017April 21, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

Sometimes, if I may say so myself, I am really proud of myself for making good decisions. I do not know why I am so lucky and many a time, I tell people that my late Mom is helping me in all my.......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.......click to learn what next.

London 2017

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

And so we went. Packed our bags and went. Contacted the school to pardon my big girl from her annual production rehearsals and flew for our girly time, just the 3 of us.  It was the most glorious thing. We had 10 full.......click to learn what next.

What are Carotenoids?

Posted on April 3, 2017April 3, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

What are Carotenoids? Carotenoids are the pigmentation of fruit and vegetables in a natural liquid state. Try smashing a strawberry up on a white chopping board and you will see some red stains. THAT is the carotenoid of the strawberry. Carotenoids have been.......click to learn what next.

Girly Trip – Quality Time

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

The most amazing thing happened 3 days ago. I suddenly felt like going to London because London holds so many memories that are close to my heart. It is my home away from home and the city that gave me my strength and grit.......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.......click to learn what next.

Counting Our Blessings and Beyond…..

Posted on March 27, 2017March 27, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

Gosh. How long has it been since I last came here? I have been living life! So. Niseko. Blessing #1 It snowed SO MUCH that you just cannot imagine. When we went in December last year, we were praying for snow and it snowed.......click to learn what next.

Adventure Holiday with Mamapumpkin and Family

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

2016 was busy and rough. Too many changes. Somewhere along the line with me running so many projects and the Hubs tying up all his loose ends before he retires from full time employment, we both got busy and overlooked a few details.......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.......click to learn what next.

Tanjong Jara Resort

Posted on February 4, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

The last time we went to the Tanjong Jara Resort was about 15 years ago but amazingly, the place is so well maintained that it is still the same quintessentially Malay luxury Haven in 2017. If anything has changed, it has been for the.......click to learn what next.