A Mother's Monologue

All of 5 years old already…….

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

T2, my baby is now 5. I still pinch myself that it was only just yesterday, my little terror who came out ever so quiet and docile then turned out to be the biggest terror of them all!!! We had a lovely day.......click to learn what next.

Inspirational Stories from India

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Last night whilst out with my BFFs at our regular joint, Fatty who is my long time BFF since I was 15 years old, reminded me of my purpose and how far we have come together. We have really gone through so much,.......click to learn what next.

From KL to Paris with kids

Posted on February 9, 2015February 9, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

From KL to Paris with Kids was a plan we have had for awhile ever since our T1 said she wanted to climb up the Eiffel Tower. She's such a lucky, lucky girl. Ever since she was born, she has been blessed with.......click to learn what next.

On Islam

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Every afternoon when I wait for my girls to pick them up from school, there is the presence of this mosque peeping behind the trees as though it is calling out to me. Because my late Mother was a staunch Muslim, and because.......click to learn what next.

US VISA for Malaysians

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

The Hubs has asked me to start looking into getting the little one a US visa so that when we need to go, we can just go. Has anyone done this recently? It's been SO LONG since I did T1's US visa but.......click to learn what next.

Being an Opportunist

Posted on February 5, 2015February 5, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Do you think being an opportunist is a good thing or a bad thing? I would certainly like to think of myself as being an opportunist but I do not think I am smart enough. Let me give you an example. 15 years.......click to learn what next.

How to write a great CV – for Malaysians

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

This has been a long time pet peeve of mine on teaching fellow Malaysian how to write a great CV. Honestly speaking, in the last 10 years of my working life as an employer having to review CVs and interview employees, I have.......click to learn what next.

The Best of Kelantan

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

The best of Kelantan After a whirlwind year last year, we are back in Kelantan again to visit our dearest Kong-Kong (the best of Kelantan) despite the fact that we will be here again for the Chinese New Year in just two weeks........click to learn what next.

Fridays

Posted on January 30, 2015January 29, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

I love Fridays. Dang, who doesn't? I love Fridays because it's the last day of the week that the Hubs has to work and we get to have him for a whole 2 days. I have insisted for him to quit his job.......click to learn what next.

Being Strong

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Being Strong My late Mother was extremely strong both physically and mentally. You would not imagine that a petite lady of 5 feet 2, slim and beautiful with a tremendously high forehead could hurt a man. She has punched men in jest and.......click to learn what next.

Living Beside A Jungle

Posted on January 28, 2015January 29, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Living beside a jungle has it's pros and cons. Pros - it's beautiful view, the cooler weather especially when we are located on a hill, being close to nature means witnessing the monkeys eating red berries, the squirrels chasing one another from branch.......click to learn what next.

How to Improve your Health

Posted on January 27, 2015January 25, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

How to Improve Health: Ever since my mother-in-law died, followed by my heart diagnosis, then my Mom's death; I am suddenly dead serious about health. How does one improve their health? My Mom fought 14 years of cancer. That didn't scare me. Having.......click to learn what next.

Kids are Loving School

Posted on January 27, 2015January 27, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Yes, it has been a couple of weeks now with my kids back at school and I can tell you quite honestly that my kids are loving school. YES!!! They are absolutely loving school!!! After more than a year of Homeschooling and being.......click to learn what next.

Yoga at 7am

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Real yoga is supposed to happen before the sun rises but since I am only a beginner, I have started with a 7 am class. Soon though, I hope to be a real yogi, one that practises daily too, following my real yogi.......click to learn what next.

Quitting your job

Posted on January 25, 2015January 25, 2015 by Mamapumpkin

Quitting your job: How many women out there who earn a hefty salary would dare give up their lifestyle? With my salary, I had so much freedom to give away money freely, just throw it to the wind, but it wasn't really for free.......click to learn what next.