A Mother's Monologue

The Psychology of Giving

Posted on March 19, 2013March 29, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

From the end of December last year, I posted up calls for help for the Children of Myanmar. I posted this call for help on this blog and on my personal Facebook page. On the rare occasion that I go out (probably once since) I.......click to learn what next.

Wedding Rings

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

How many of you are still wearing your wedding ring? Sigh. Both my engagement ring and wedding ring no longer fit. A few years ago, I sent my diamond ring to Hong Kong (yes, I had to send it to Hong Kong because.......click to learn what next.

Backache from Laptop use

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

I used to work on a desktop whose screen was placed on 3 thick books so that it's height was straight on for my eyes and sat on an Aeron chair but ever since I started working on a Macbook, I have been.......click to learn what next.

Reinforcing The Positive

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Reinforcing the Positive Last weekend, I had to bring Tia to the smelly wet market and when she first got there and saw the state of the ground, she asked to be carried immediately. Now how was I going to do my marketing.......click to learn what next.

Best Birthday Present This Year

Posted on March 16, 2013March 16, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

As far as I can remember, my birthdays have always been extremely well celebrated. Whether there is anything grand or special or not happening, it has always been extremely special. I do not know what I have done to deserve such blessings but.......click to learn what next.

2 Nations 1 Heart

Posted on March 14, 2013February 20, 2022 by Mamapumpkin

My flower girl came up with that tagline, you know??? I LOVE IT. It is about the sharing of the kids between Malaysia and Myanmar........ What a wonderful exchange. The Kid's Bazaar that we're organising will see the children of Malaysia raising funds.......click to learn what next.

Down with a Fever

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Amidst all the work that I have been doing, this is no surprise really. I'm just praying I will be well soon enough as we leave for Myanmar real soon and I really need to be well for all that traveling. There is.......click to learn what next.

Kota Bharu 2013

Posted on March 11, 2013March 11, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

My girls love the kampung because Kong-Kong has such a big garden that they just go crazy in it. They don't need toys, they don't need electronics and just take every opportunity to run out into the garden to just run around and.......click to learn what next.

My little electrical technician

Posted on March 11, 2013March 11, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

A few months ago, T1 attended a half day electrical workshop where she learnt how to build a solar lamp from scratch. Man, even I don't know how you did that! But I learnt along with her. Fascinating stuff. Her solar lamp is.......click to learn what next.

A blessed dinner

Posted on March 11, 2013March 11, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Last night, I had an intimate dinner with my best family - just me and my brothers. I received a new gorgeous pair of branded earrings and a new branded iPhone case. Thank you. It has been a long time since I've received.......click to learn what next.

Organising MAD Project Myanmar

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

So I've taken off more than I can chew for sure. Yet again. I never learn. I am mega stressed right now because I am stressed at work too. And there is only 2 weeks more before we fly to Myanmar (and I.......click to learn what next.

Children of Myanmar – An Effort for Kids by Kids Drive

Posted on March 7, 2013March 21, 2014 by Mamapumpkin

I have been crazy busy working my full time work-work, taking care of kids, trying to lose weight, working hard towards my other work commitments AND organising with some dear friends, an event at Bangsar Village 1 on Sunday, 7th April. I know,.......click to learn what next.

That Controversial Photo

Posted on March 7, 2013February 4, 2021 by Mamapumpkin

Some weeks ago, I posted this onto my facebook page saying that the kids were driving me nuts so I decided to tie and gag them. I knew I was getting myself into a tick when I posted it but I continued nevertheless,.......click to learn what next.

Dedicating Our Lives to the Children of Myanmar

Posted on March 7, 2013March 7, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Just as soon as I'd left Myanmar, I am now flying back with T1......SO EXCITED!!! On our last trip there, by pure default because of this one person, we ended up in Yangon. T1 wrote a journal daily to detail everything she saw,.......click to learn what next.

Present from the Hubs

Posted on March 7, 2013February 20, 2022 by Mamapumpkin

Once upon a time, the Hubs promised to buy me a particular hand bag. I've been waiting until my hair has turned white and I still have not seen this hand bag. His excuse is that it will be a lot cheaper if.......click to learn what next.