A Mother's Monologue

The whirlwind life of Mamapumpkin

Posted on March 1, 2016March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Yes, it certainly feels like that! Time just flies by so incredibly fast when you are actively having fun! And you know what my greatest joy is? Making other people happy too! I am just so blessed to be able to do that. All the people who need.......click to learn what next.

Why I love my husband

Posted on March 1, 2016March 1, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Today, being my usual whiny self (I AM a princess, didn't you know?), I complained to the Hubs that my iPhone 6 plus isn't good enough. Why? Because my friend has a Search function on her Facebook App and I don't. We have been ding-donging this for days.......click to learn what next.

My New Teenager

Posted on February 20, 2016February 20, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

This is my pre-teen. If you do a search on this blog circa 2006, you will see me write about her when she was a mere 2 year old bub. The love of my life this girl is. And this weekend, she totally hurt my feelings....... Gee, how.......click to learn what next.

It’s February already?

Posted on February 18, 2016March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Time is truly flying and suddenly my 11 year old is going off for her first camp with the big school tomorrow. *cries* It brings back memories of me going off to the Outward Bound School when I was 12 and already then, we had crushes on boys........click to learn what next.

Preventing Breast Cancer – Malaysia

Posted on February 9, 2016March 1, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Breast cancer is a traumatic experience for any woman to experience. Psychologically, it affects the self-esteem, which leads to depression and other negative thoughts and behaviours, worst of all being that the patient no longer feels like a complete woman. This post was inspired by someone who had.......click to learn what next.

Best Chocolate Chip Cookies in the WORLD

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Ok, you have to try this. They are absolutely DA BOMB!!! These are some pretty good Chocolate Chip Cookies that my 11 year old girl got from her classmate. It's tried and tested and tastes, oh, so delicious!!!! TRY IT!!! She has made it twice this week now.......click to learn what next.

The Iron behind the Mask

Posted on February 2, 2016March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Many a time, I come across people and I form an impression of them. First impressions really do last and usually are the real ones that tell a person. Does she look at you in the eyes when she talks? Does she ask you any questions or only.......click to learn what next.

Athletics at School

Posted on January 30, 2016February 2, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

My 11 year old T1 has just started athletics at school. I spent the entire afternoon till 5pm watching her train at the school field whilst entertaining T2 in the car. I think that in future, I will just change into my running gear and run with T2!!!.......click to learn what next.

Booking flights online

Posted on January 29, 2016January 28, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

OK. I'll be frank. I really SUCK big time at this. I am just NOT GOOD at this. I have more brains for doing many more things. Why the fuck do I need to waste time booking bloody flights!!! When I used to work for others, I would.......click to learn what next.

Watching my kids grow

Posted on January 28, 2016February 16, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Now that I have more freedom with my time, I am spending a lot more time with the kids at home. Can you imagine, that I cook them lunch every single day, which is separate from dinner, just so they could have home cooked food at school? The school.......click to learn what next.

My First CT Scan Experience at IJN

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Today, I had my first CT Scan ever that required an intravenous dye injected into my blood stream. Oh. My. God. It was the most traumatic experience ever. I will tell you why. My understanding of CT Scans in the past was that they were like X-Rays. I.......click to learn what next.

Thank you, Naturally Plus…..

Posted on January 26, 2016January 27, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Thank you, Naturally Plus. Thank you for making life so amazing beyond expectation. Every day I look up at the skies and I am thankful. I never ever thought I could afford a yacht but now I can. Like what??? Only my Dad could afford a yacht after.......click to learn what next.

Back to the Grind!!!

Posted on January 5, 2016January 5, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

After such a wonderful winter holiday, we are finally back to the grind!!! In the first week of 2016, I have already hired a new Housekeeper (she's perfect, finally!!!), a yoga instructor (she's perfect too!!) and a Personal Trainer (I haven't met him yet, so I cannot yet.......click to learn what next.

Chanel Ginza, Tokyo

Posted on January 2, 2016January 1, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Chanel Ginza was a must visit for me when I went to Tokyo for the second time this year because at the last visit, we visited so many Chanel stores and could not find what we wanted. We missed Ginza though so this time round, Chanel Ginza was.......click to learn what next.

Niseko with Kids

Posted on January 1, 2016March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Quite honestly, Niseko with kids was a fabulous way to spend our Christmas because they were so, SO happy with all that powdery snow!!! There are many places in Japan that has snow and where you can ski but we were told Niseko had THE best snow. So.......click to learn what next.