A Mother's Monologue

Ikea Raskog Trolley

Posted on January 13, 2014January 13, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

We recently went out to Ikea to buy 2 Ikea Raskog Trolleys throwing us back by about RM500. Why? Well, as T1 is now at home and doing her school work from home, she has been messy with her books leaving them all.......click to learn what next.

Squiggles anyone?

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

Every time the Hubs travels be it for business or for purported business, he will always come home with something for the girls. The above is what he got for T2 on his last trip. ALL THAT PINK just for one little 4.......click to learn what next.

Homeschooling is TOUGH when you work full time!!!

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

The plan this year was for T1 to take a year out and T2 to go back to school as per normal and since T1 is a smart, independent girl; she will just do whatever the hell she wants PROVIDED she gets in.......click to learn what next.

The Estia Chiangmai

Posted on January 13, 2014January 13, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

As you may or may not know, we are veterans in Chiangmai. What more, my Sister-in-Law originates from Chiangmai. I've been going to Chiangmai over the last 10 years even before T1 was born and stayed at so many different places. A few.......click to learn what next.

Happy New Year 2014!!!

Posted on January 2, 2014January 2, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

A month before the year closed last year, I harped on about how good 2014 was going to be and YES!!! It has started off very well indeed. And I must add because I am just itching to, that the half cup full.......click to learn what next.

Parenting Gone Wrong

Posted on January 2, 2014January 2, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

After seeing this image on Facebook one day, I rounded up the girl for a lesson in gratitude. There's nothing like seeing imagery for lessons, and better still if the kids could be there real life as proven by my bringing T1 to.......click to learn what next.

Giving without an Agenda

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I have been known to be a generous person, not because I want tremendous attention or have an insane need to be liked, nor am I crazily wealthy that I can buy so much for everyone nor give away free money, but simply.......click to learn what next.

Christmas 2013

Posted on December 27, 2013December 27, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Everything happens for a reason. Last year we spent our first Christmas without the rest of my family and we had a fabulous time just the 4 of us in Penang. There was no Christmas Tree and no presents since the girls had.......click to learn what next.

Wedding Teddy Bears

Posted on December 19, 2013December 19, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

12 years ago, I had the most spectacular wedding. Just yesterday, I was reminded by a foreigner that my wedding was the best wedding that she'd attended *smiles with glee*. She was not the only person who shared that sentiment and that gives.......click to learn what next.

Living for Yourself

Posted on December 19, 2013December 19, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I am seriously going to be selfish in 2014. I totally deserve to be and the world can judge me all they want. People fail to realise that dealing with human relationships is the most exhausting and difficult task of all. If you.......click to learn what next.

I miss the Children of Myanmar…..

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

And I am sad so I will pray for them.

Give and You Shall Receive

Posted on December 12, 2013December 12, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I am a firm believer of this Give and You Shall Receive philosophy. What goes around really does come around as I have experienced this plentifully. I spent almost 2 weeks in Jakarta recently where I came back 3 kg lighter, a very.......click to learn what next.

Calendar Sales – Oh My!!!

Posted on December 9, 2013December 9, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Just as I pledged that I was no longer going to lift a finger to help anyone or do anything because I am so burnt out from this years activities in which my own kids have suffered, 1,000 calendars arrived at my door.......click to learn what next.

De-Cluttering my Life

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

So it's almost coming to the end of 2013 where I seriously want to de-clutter and take back my own space which means no more helping people, no more charity, no more listening, no more functions, no more favours, no more lunches, no more.......click to learn what next.

Feeling Blahhhhhh…………

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I'm not sure what is wrong with me. I've just returned from a long holiday in Jakarta where I got to rest and relax alone, where all I did was went for Bikram Yoga, ate clean, drank lots of coconut, read, slept, and.......click to learn what next.