A Mother's Monologue

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

The MMPK Weight Loss Reality

Posted on July 14, 2015August 11, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Uhuh. It's called the MMPK Weight Loss Reality. Let me tell you a little about my body history. I was born skinny. So skinny I was mistaken as a Giant's pencil. Wait. I was like T2!!! Just blow a whiff of air in my.......click to learn what next.

To the girl at the NAC yesterday…….

Posted on July 13, 2015September 18, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

I spent the last 3 days at the National Achievers Congress (my first time) and must say that despite not seeing my entire family for 3 full days and nights, I am glad that I went. It was a fantastic experience. I definitely.......click to learn what next.

Throwback – T1 at 2 years old at my Mom’s 5th year with cancer

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

I was going through some old posts today following suit my dearest Makcik friend, and the floodgates burst open as I reminisced time with my little T1 and time with my beloved Mama. My Mom was really the best Mom ever, I love.......click to learn what next.

The National Achiever’s Congress 2015

Posted on July 9, 2015July 9, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

This year, I will have the honour of meeting Lizzie Velasquez, brutally called the ugliest girl in the world. I cannot wait. Running the Izumio Business is like being a Homeschooler. There is enough free time to do whatever I want, wherever I.......click to learn what next.