A Mother's Monologue

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.......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.......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.......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.......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.......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.......click to learn what next.

Organising for Niseko

Posted on December 19, 2015March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

So I did it. 2 weeks of cold weather, and I mean REALLY cold weather. It is currently -2 to -5 degrees Celsius. We have North Face jackets all suited up for -20 degrees so we are good. 1. Heart Problem in High.......click to learn what next.

Making the Best out of ANYTHING

Posted on December 18, 2015March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Although I can afford to not work for money, I choose to work because I want my kids to see how hard I work and why we should all work, for whatever reason, for whatever motivation. I have seen too many spoilt rich.......click to learn what next.

Thank you for the blessings……

Posted on December 16, 2015March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

Thank you for the blessings.... I do not know what I have done to deserve so much but thank you. There are 2 more weeks till year end and I just can't help feeling that this is the absolute best year of my.......click to learn what next.

Setting an Example for the Kids

Posted on December 14, 2015March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

The first time I heard about my childhood friend saying that she was working because she wanted to set an example for her kid that we must all work, I was quite shocked. Here she was, millionaire Datin, who didn't have to lift.......click to learn what next.

Ending the Year with another Christmas BANG!!!

Posted on December 13, 2015December 13, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Never in my life would I have imagined to be where I am today. Passive income. Wow! Like is this for real? I could do nothing all month and still the money keeps rolling in??? No way!!! I was filling in some forms.......click to learn what next.

Cookies to Help Baby Ethan Get Well

Posted on December 10, 2015December 10, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Do you remember me posting about Baby Ethan a few days ago? His Mommy is now taking orders for Vanilla Almond Cookies in order to not depend on public donations because she really needs her son to get well. It's Christmas, folks! Do.......click to learn what next.

Ending the year with a bang!

Posted on December 7, 2015March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

I should be excited. I will be on a plane off to my holiday in just over a week but instead I'm freaking stressed out!!! Why? Because I still have orders coming in and I still have to organise deliveries and collections and.......click to learn what next.

Sunday Fury!

Posted on December 6, 2015March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

I went to bed so happy last night - everything was planned, everything was smooth. Receiving lovely messages from important people lifted me, all was good! Woke up early this morning to get the kids ready for a day out on our own.......click to learn what next.

My weekend as a Single Mom

Posted on December 5, 2015March 13, 2016 by Mamapumpkin

I could get used to this. Seriously. Because seemingly I suddenly have more time with one less person to deal with. Hahaha. The girls have already decided that it is more fun sleeping in my master bedroom because:- 1. I have a much.......click to learn what next.