A Mother's Monologue

How my mother spoils Tee with candy

Posted on October 31, 2007October 31, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

Apart from the fact that my beloved mom gives Tee anything and everything she asks for, the moon included, she also offers Tee stuff that she doesn't ask for!!! Like, do you want this. No? I'm sure you do. C'mon!! I know you.......click to learn what next.

Tee acting up in school

Posted on October 31, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

This last week, I have been spending a LOT of time in front of my laptop so much so that Tee has begged for my attention. She tells me, "Look at the TV scween with me, Mommy!!" Then she takes her two little.......click to learn what next.

How I do my daily reading

Posted on October 31, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

I used to go through your blogs by clicking on my favourites folder these last two years but just recently, I found that the list was growing and growing and growing as I make more friends online. Thus, I finally decided to subscribe to.......click to learn what next.

A letter to my brother about making money

Posted on October 31, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Dearest brother, I know how much you love money so I thought I'd introduce you to some money making avenues, such as working (do you know what that is?) Or robbing a bank. Or playing the stock market. Or betting on poker with some.......click to learn what next.

The crap that comes out of my head

Posted on October 30, 2007October 30, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

In my quest to earn enough to pay for all the kiddy presents that we have to buy, a lot of crap shoots out of my head. It is not easy managing a household (although the Hubs manages it a lot more than.......click to learn what next.

Three great uses for a van

Posted on October 30, 2007April 30, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

I have always wanted to take a caravan road trip in great weather so I do hope my wishes will come true one day. I've imagined this since I was a little girl so it'll be awesome if we could take Tee for.......click to learn what next.

This is not my dream home

Posted on October 30, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Despite the lovely grass that Tee could potentially play in. She loves the outdoors, my girl. So this house would be perfect for her but it was overpriced for what we were getting. My husband and I are both architects, so we know.......click to learn what next.

Ways to afford a five million home

Posted on October 30, 2007April 30, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

In my case, I'd have to be a crook. Because within the next year, I don't see the money coming our way in order to afford the mortgage for our dream home. I see so many wealthy people in Kuala Lumpur and I.......click to learn what next.

How to save time when grocery shopping

Posted on October 30, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Book one or two friends to come along to do groceries together. Take turns shopping by dumping up to three kids in a supermarket trolley. One mom pushes kids and entertains them whilst the other mom shops. When finished, switch. That way, you.......click to learn what next.

Imagine what would happen if we didn’t have loans!

Posted on October 30, 2007April 30, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

Thank heavens for Secured Loans, I say! Imagine if we didn't, so many people would be out on the streets without a home. Seriously, how many people can afford their own home before thirty. So many people cannot even afford to buy their.......click to learn what next.

When I do things, I do them all the way

Posted on October 30, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Yup. I never hover in between. I have always been like that. If I wanted to have a party, I'd have a super-fantabulous out of this world party. Whatever I do, I'd set out to do really well. I don't believe in doing.......click to learn what next.

Technology is making the whole world go round at a faster speed

Posted on October 29, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Before the internet, people were having sex as entertainment. These days, half the world sits in front of a computer staring at the LCD screen. Even for sex. With so much dependence on the internet, entertainment outlets are now losing out to the.......click to learn what next.

Tee’s interest in my past – pampers and playgrounds

Posted on October 29, 2007 by Mamapumpkin

These last few days, my daughter has been asking me a lot of questions about my past. She asked me just yesterday if I used to wear pampers to sleep like her. Huh? Did they have pampers in the seventies, people? I told.......click to learn what next.

I’ve always wanted to get a business loan

Posted on October 29, 2007April 30, 2009 by Mamapumpkin

You heard right. Ever since I left the corporate world, I've wanted to be in business. I know in my gut that I would succeed in business. It doesn't really matter what business as long as it's something feasible, something I enjoy and.......click to learn what next.

The act of avoidance

Posted on October 29, 2007January 14, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Whilst minding my own business in squatting position at BSC, I spotted a couple walking towards me. As soon as I saw that I recognised them, they turned a blind eye and walked past me like someone was chasing after them with a.......click to learn what next.