A Mother's Monologue

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.

Kota Bharu, missing Ama…..

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

We are back in Kota Bharu after a year hiatus due to some KB drama over the year and this time we actually drove back because the Hubs feels I have been giving way too much money away frivolously. He refused to pay.......click to learn what next.

Speed of the Game is the Name of the Fame!

Posted on January 17, 2017January 17, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

One of the reasons I am successful (Ahem. Yes, I am!) is that I am a fast worker. I don't wait and I don't waste any time. My decisions are fast and I take massive action. There is just no point pondering and.......click to learn what next.

Setting An Intention

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Mamapumpkin

Many years ago, I believed that I had lived. My best mate and I in a prostitute's den amidst frozen cold Poland, discussed life as it were. Whilst the rest of the gang were partying from our architectural field trip, I chose to.......click to learn what next.

Start Each Day with A Grateful Heart

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Start each day with a prayer of gratitude As the year closes to an end, again I am filled with the utmost gratitude that increases each and every single year. THANK YOU. I do not know what I have done to deserve such.......click to learn what next.

Finalising the Holidays

Posted on December 6, 2016December 8, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Yay! I finally did it! Signed our lives away to our next few holidays! The kids are super duper excited. Like duh. Well, we better travel as much as possible whilst I still can! We are doing Hong Kong to visit friends, do.......click to learn what next.