A Mother's Monologue

Swimming Coaches in KL

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

We have finally found him - the BEST swim coach in KL. T1 has had 5 different swim coaches prior to EJ from Swimin12 - Read Swim In 12 Hours. Well, after her 5 swim coaches, of course, she already knew how to.......click to learn what next.

My Monday Morning

Posted on July 1, 2013July 1, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Organize presentation dates to a new big prospect. Organize Box migration. Organize delivery of stamped contract. Manage staff to complete 3 months of company expenses. Manage staff to complete letters to authority for VISA applications. Design Presentation for big prospect above. Design Advertisement.......click to learn what next.

Returning to the core

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

This past year (June 2012 - June 2013) has been busy. So busy till I've lost myself. I've not kept in touch with anyone, I've been sick on several occasions, even hospitalised, had pneumonia; traveled to Myanmar thrice, co-organised a public event, had.......click to learn what next.

Myanmar, here we come again!

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Every time I tell T1 that we are going to Yangon, her eyes open wide and I feel her heart fluttering. The girl absolutely loves it there. Why? Because she gets to spend one on one special time with Mama. And she gets.......click to learn what next.

Mew Chang Tsing of Rivergrass Dance

Posted on June 17, 2013June 17, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I had the honour of meeting Mew recently and I must say, I love this woman. She had invited us to watch her student's perform recently at the new Creative Kids Centre in Taman Tun and I thought it was the most passionate.......click to learn what next.

Mothers being pressured by Children’s Exams

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Majority of Moms I would say are still stressed out by their childrens' exams and I must stress that it is the least of your worries. Exams are really not important. They are children. What if they were having an off day as.......click to learn what next.

Achieving work life balance for Moms

Posted on June 17, 2013June 17, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Heck, is there such a thing? I'm certainly not getting it at the moment! Let's see, I work an average of 18 hours per day and it's driving me a bit nuts. I could do it back in the day when I was.......click to learn what next.

What cancer does to you

Posted on June 11, 2013June 11, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

On the left below, are T2's legs. She is 3+ years old and tiny still but tiny with a damn loud voice that could scare a lion and turn elephants deaf. Her balls are pretty big too. On the right, are my Mama's.......click to learn what next.

Mom and Cancer illness

Posted on June 11, 2013February 20, 2022 by Mamapumpkin

Unfortunately, my Mother has cancer and although many cancers are curable (as in they go into remission or get removed once and for all), hers isn't. She has been suffering since the day I got married. Wow, that sure seems like a long.......click to learn what next.

Holiday Fun

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

A superhero arrived at my home today..........

Child Labour for a Good Cause

Posted on June 5, 2013June 5, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Working for what you want My girls are incredibly spoilt. They're not bad girls and in fact they're very good girls by far, but they're highly pampered and get things very easily. They can adapt to unfavourable situations yet if they can milk.......click to learn what next.

The Children of Tomorrow

Posted on June 5, 2013July 3, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Every time I return to Yangon, my heart gets light. I am reminded of my purpose and I am grateful for everything that the Children of Myanmar continue to teach me. You should try it.

School Holidays!!!!!!

Posted on June 4, 2013June 3, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

We LOVE school holidays!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Because when there is no school, we can stay at home all day without Mama having to drive and be in a car for more than 2 facking hours. Because we do not have to plan the lunch menu.......click to learn what next.

Making them The Children of Tomorrow

Posted on June 3, 2013June 3, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

My name is Ngu Wah Aung, I'm 15 years   old  and am in Grade 10. My native place is   Phoa Gyi, Mawbee Township. My father   passed  away when I was 3 years old but   my Mom is alive.    After my.......click to learn what next.

Around the world in 80 days

Posted on June 2, 2013June 2, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

No, I think that would be a bit unrealistic with the Hubs' working hard and the girls' school. We do randomly 'ponteng' school quite a bit (as I do not believe that school is the be all and end all as I probably.......click to learn what next.