A Mother's Monologue

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.

T1’s Royal Commonwealth Essay Entry – Silver Award

Posted on November 28, 2013November 28, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Since some of you asked to see her essay, here it is! Don't ask me why they liked it but, haha, they obviously did! The Brief:   Tell us about a moment of opportunity which changed the life of your family, community, country,.......click to learn what next.

Royal Commonwealth Essay Award Winner

Posted on November 21, 2013November 21, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I just had to post this for memories sake as I am so proud of my little girl. As you can see in the photo, she is THE shortest (in height) winner but also the youngest winner at 8 years old when she.......click to learn what next.

The Ideal Lifestyle School (TILS)

Posted on November 21, 2013November 21, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Recently, I attended a Mindful Eating Workshop hosted by The Ideal Lifestyle School in Sri Hartamas which completely exceeded my expectation! I actually did not have any expectations but when I left, I felt so blessed to have attended it for it was.......click to learn what next.

Catching up on Photos and Stories

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

These days, I spend way too much time on facebook to the point I'm wondering if I should just delete my facebook account. I would really much rather write meaningful stories and document them as work rather than read about what the rest.......click to learn what next.

Getting Priorities in Check

Posted on November 5, 2013November 5, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Every now and again, I have a sit down to think about life and work towards getting my priorities in check. We all go through life with such big plans but I've learnt that at the end of the day, actually, your life.......click to learn what next.