A Mother's Monologue

To speak or not to speak….

Posted on August 6, 2015August 6, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Because I run several Facebook groups and am active in all of them, I get a lot of PMs with regard to my postings and requests for ideas and help, or cheers for inspiring them, and very rarely the dreaded hate mail. And you know what? I actually.......click to learn what next.

Giving a Great Presentation

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

This year, I gave my first ever presentation to a public audience. I thought I was going to hyperventilate, have an asthma attack and die. But I made it. Just. Barely. It helped that I had a translator which gave me time to think of the next thing.......click to learn what next.

How does one slow down?

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Last week, whilst I was driving to Bangsar busy as usual about to meet a customer from Hong Kong to pass her some goods, I received a call from a lady saying she was from the Malaysian Insider. Oh fuck! I was so scared! I thought, fuck-fuck-fuck!!! Because.......click to learn what next.

Selecting a new blog theme

Posted on August 1, 2015August 1, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

As you can see, I have gone around selecting a new blog theme AGAIN!!! Why? Well, firstly I didn't like the last one but since I didn't have time to really look into it, I just lived with it. Secondly, my fabulous friend from Canada told me that.......click to learn what next.

Happy Birthday T2 – 6 years old!!!

Posted on August 1, 2015August 1, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

So it happened!!!! T2's little birthday party that we organised at the 11th hour and invited just ONE friend and then the day before invited several more *gasp* actually was a success!! On the morning of the party, Mommy was rushing around all over Bangsar like a mad.......click to learn what next.

Chicken and Antibiotics

Posted on August 1, 2015August 1, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Today I was discussing an article about chicken and antibiotics to T1 that was published in the New York Times. It was an article about marketing tactics practised by the largest poultry giants in the UK whereby they say that their chickens are antibiotic free but really they.......click to learn what next.

It’s T2’s Birthday in 1 day!!!

Posted on July 30, 2015August 1, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Masyallah! My little baby turns 6 this Saturday!!! I used to think of her as the devil and have many a time felt like throwing her out the window or into the trash but lately, I must admit that I am loving her more and more and more.......click to learn what next.

Cabinet Reshuffle in Malaysia

Posted on July 30, 2015August 2, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

I got a shock yesterday when I read about the cabinet reshuffle in Malaysia. Now I am one to steer away from politics in Malaysia not because I have no interest in it nor have nothing to say about it but because my stepfather has been a politician.......click to learn what next.

Conversations with My Mom

Posted on July 29, 2015August 2, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

I have been feeling my Mom's presence more so of late. I think the woman is really happy in Heaven and has nothing else better to do than to pass me all these terminal cancer patients. Oh. My. God. Why is she doing that??? I am SURE that.......click to learn what next.

Negative Thoughts

Posted on July 28, 2015August 2, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Do you know what differentiates the people who make it in life and those who don't? It is their negativity. I'm not just talking about money here. It is everything. If you think you cannot do a backbend, you can't. If you think you cannot do 500 pushups.......click to learn what next.

Hiring a PA (Pumpkin Assistant)

Posted on July 28, 2015August 11, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Hola! I am now hiring a Pumpkin Assistant because I really do need some assistance!!! If you know of anyone who is:- 1. Dynamic (go-getter, won't sit on their ass type, lots of initiative), 2. Detailed (will check-check-and check again so that the work is perfectly right the.......click to learn what next.

New Fantastic Discoveries!

Posted on July 27, 2015August 11, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

We are well on our way towards the second half of the year and life just cannot get better. Can it? Some have accused me of forgetting them now that I have my little Izumio business up and running but it is absolutely not true. I only have.......click to learn what next.

Thank God it’s FRIDAY!!!!

Posted on July 24, 2015August 11, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Hola! Thank God it's FRIDAY!!!!!! Actually, it makes no difference to me because everyday is a great day for me. Today, I hopped onto the treadmill (yay me!) and I met up with this sexy stylish Mama, and then brought the kids to Bangsar Village for lunch as.......click to learn what next.

Being Your Own Boss

Posted on July 23, 2015August 11, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

There's nothing like being your own boss doing anything you want anytime, anywhere, anyhow. BUT. It is bad when you are a lazy ass like me. Oh God, is it bad.....when my former principal, Mrs Bhupalan told me that Procrastination is the thief of time, she had a.......click to learn what next.

Being on Holiday

Posted on July 18, 2015August 11, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Being on holiday is the greatest thing on Earth for me because it is then that I can work my best. I know, I know. It sounds ridiculous, doesn't it? Work on holiday? Hell, when I was in Europe for 6 weeks last year, what did you think.......click to learn what next.