A Mother's Monologue

Kenduri in Kelantan

Posted on February 18, 2012February 14, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Whilst in Kelantan, we were forced by my in-laws to attend a Malay Kenduri in the blazing heat so off we squeezed into Kong-Kong's old Volkswagon Beetle with sighs and slouched shoulders, off to a wedding whom we had no idea who was.......click to learn what next.

Toxic People

Posted on February 16, 2012February 14, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I'm sure we've all been there and if you haven't, well lucky you! In my 40 years, I have met and dealt with more than 10,000 people and for whatever it's worth, I'd like to think I am quite experienced when it comes.......click to learn what next.

Having Thai Relatives

Posted on February 14, 2012February 11, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Not many people know this but my mother-in-law speaks Thai and has Thai relatives. It is because Kota Bharu is so close to the Thai border that many Kelantanese know some basic Thai. Every Chinese New Year, we would take a trip to.......click to learn what next.

The best Nasi Dagang in Kota Bharu

Posted on February 13, 2012February 10, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

The best nasi dagang in Kota Bharu happens to be at this coffee shop that is along the way from KB town towards Pengkalan Kubur and I'm sorry I don't have the name of that Malay coffee shop! Next trip I'll try to.......click to learn what next.

Storytime whilst on Holiday

Posted on February 12, 2012February 5, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

In the past with just one child, we would bring a few books to keep T1 entertained, to ensure she got a story read to her every night before bed and this happened all over - Australia, Bahrain, America....... On top of books,.......click to learn what next.

Hello 2012!!!

Posted on February 10, 2012February 11, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

After an exciting trip with the family to Chiangmai, we were whisked back to KL but the excitement didn't stop there! My cousins stayed on till the New Year thus we were busy for the entire 2 weeks towards year end having fun........click to learn what next.

Downloading youtube

Posted on February 10, 2012February 10, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

How often do you download youtube? I don't do it very often at all because video files take up a lot of memory but perhaps there is a way to do it lightly that I don't know about? Anyone? Also, is there a.......click to learn what next.

The Peak at ChiangMai

Posted on February 9, 2012February 5, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I'm sure being up there was breathtaking...........however, I was not up there. Why? T2 decided to fall asleep on our ascent so guess who had to accompany her in our luxury van whilst she snoozed away in the Bbrrrrrr......frigging cold ChiangMai mountain air???.......click to learn what next.

The fresh air of ChiangMai…….

Posted on February 8, 2012February 4, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I cannot stress how if you need a place to de-stress and reflect, Chiangmai is a great place to do it. We always go in a big group but still, the amazingly fresh air in Chiangmai makes us well. We were very sick.......click to learn what next.

Chiangmai Wachirathan Waterfall

Posted on February 6, 2012February 4, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Somehow, waterfalls always have a calming effect on people. The sounds of falling water is perhaps akin to being in a Mommy's womb, who knows??? Why did Frank Lloyd Wright's Falling Water become such an icon? When we were in Chiangmai, the waterfall.......click to learn what next.

The Kampung Life

Posted on February 5, 2012January 31, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Going back to Kota Bharu represents going back to basics. My girls are city girls so when we fly home, the kampung life super fascinates them! Playing with leaves, looking into drains......yup. The Simple Life - that's the way we like it.

Xmas Season at Pavilion

Posted on February 4, 2012February 4, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

If you ever run out of ideas on what to do over the weekend in this vast land of greens called Malaysia (and might I add, you'd be pretty sad if you cannot find something to do with kids, I reiterate, in this.......click to learn what next.

Stainless Steel Watches

Posted on February 4, 2012February 4, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I have a cousin who works in the expensive watch industry but all these years, I have never expected a discount from him. Thus because of that, we have always bought our watches at full retail prices. The Hubs want a new watch.......click to learn what next.

T2 and her relationship with Eric Carle

Posted on February 4, 2012January 30, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

We have practically every single Eric Carle book except this one - Papa, please get the Moon for me. Firstly, ever since T2 came into being, I'd hardly spent any time with her reading because I was so busy juggling 2 kids without.......click to learn what next.

Making Kids Work

Posted on February 3, 2012January 30, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I was brought up with maids and hardly lifted a finger to do any work. OK, make that no work at all. This has caused me to be extremely LAZY. However, my in-laws are extremely HARD-WORKING people and tend to their huge garden every.......click to learn what next.