A Mother's Monologue

Customising your laptop

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Because I am an artist as such, all the laptops I've ever had had to be customised to suit the heavy load us artists work with. We have all the graphic altering tools, photography editing software, Autocad and 3D softwares for rendering space,.......click to learn what next.

How often do you come across a hypocrite?

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

The dictionary defines a hypocrite as a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives. This means, that lady A could be bitching about you behind your.......click to learn what next.

Getting help with disabilities

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Ever since T1 met some people with disabilities, I swear she's had her heart grown a little bigger and for that I am proud. I want her to realise how fortunate she is and how she should never complain (even though I complain.......click to learn what next.

Things to do in Chiang Mai

Posted on November 11, 2010November 11, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

I would say 2 weeks in Chiang Mai could possibly see you through most of the tourist sites and then a month to really soak up true Chiang Mai flavour and a year to have a good taste of the city within a.......click to learn what next.

Best chicken rice in Chiang Mai

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

This chicken rice deserved its own post - LOL One morning in Chiangmai, it was decided that the men go cycling (3 hours in the city - they are MAD!) and the ladies visit the jewelers. This is what both parties wanted to.......click to learn what next.

Kimberly-Clark brainwashes us

Posted on November 9, 2010November 10, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

One Saturday, T1 and I attended an event hosted by Kleenex entitled The Power of Play. I am usually not one to attend events and parties as much as possible because I'd much rather spend my time finishing up the chores and whatever.......click to learn what next.

A sick baby nurses continuously…..

Posted on November 9, 2010November 9, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

HELL, YEAH!!! My big girl came home sick one day after her very responsible father forgot to pack a water bottle for her to school last week. What more, she was the co-emcee for her annual concert and had rehearsals all morning (4.......click to learn what next.

Internet connections back on – FINALLY!!!

Posted on November 6, 2010November 6, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

After an entire week, I've survived without broadband or any network support whatsoever. We had called and called and complained to no avail because they just couldn't solve the problem! Well, guess what? We had to pull strings to finally get some attention........click to learn what next.

Tiger Kingdom, Chiang Mai

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

The Tiger Kingdom is worth a visit (and I hear the monkey school is too, though we haven't visited the monkey school yet. Next trip!) because it is interesting watching and observing these wild animals and how they interact with human beings. No.......click to learn what next.

Cleaning bathroom taps

Posted on November 4, 2010November 4, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Finally, I hired some part-time cleaners to come clean my place without the Hubs approval. I couldn't take it anymore and really felt that if the place was at least clean, I could focus on cooking and playing with the kids. And work,.......click to learn what next.

Traveling to Chiang Mai with Kids

Posted on November 4, 2010November 4, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Back to our Chiang Mai posts *grins* Well, it's 5 years now that I've been traveling to Chiang Mai with kids so I can definitely tell you what to do and what not to do *grins* I wouldn't say that Chiang Mai is.......click to learn what next.

Getting some exercise

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Last Sunday, I kicked everyone out of bed and TWO HOURS LATER, we were walking the park and making a good sweat. I think I shall make this a weekly affair early on a Sunday morning. Sorry, God. Now that the Hubs is.......click to learn what next.

I love my blog!

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Yes, I do! Looking back over the years, my blog documents how I have evolved as a mother, it documents T1's history and all the things she has said and done (and all those cute pictures!), it is such an inspiring piece of.......click to learn what next.

T2’s 1st Birthday

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

T2's 1st birthday was a simple family affair with only the few of us. Mommy really didn't have any energy to organise a full blown birthday party but we had 2 lovely birthday cakes of which I haven't even had time to post.......click to learn what next.

TM Unifi

Posted on November 1, 2010November 1, 2010 by Mamapumpkin

Well so much for TM Unifi!!! I haven't had internet access since Thursday (almost 6 whole days now!!!) and guess what? Nobody from their team can solve the problem. We have called and called and put on hold with the longest being 15.......click to learn what next.