A Mother's Monologue

Karaoke Queens

Posted on July 21, 2011July 18, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Last week, I went for some karaoke-ing with some girlies and we ended up leaving at 4am, the last customers at Red Box and literally had to be chased out! But no more. After sleeping at 5am that night, I was still paying for it 3 full days.......click to learn what next.

De-cluttering the home is still in progress

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

And at the rate we're going, will probably be for the next few years!!! Off to IKEA we go this weekend!!! Our wall to wall to ceiling book shelves are loaded in the study. T1's books are mounting loosely outside. BAD. . Apart from books, there is also.......click to learn what next.

Gifts for Men *yawn*

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I find it the most boring thing in the world purchasing gifts for men. What more if it is golfing gifts for men! This year, the Hubs very clearly told me that he would like an ipad for his birthday. I said OK. I then started working and.......click to learn what next.

ACA stands for Always Clowning Around

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Yup. That would be us. My crazy little family of nutters.

Cool, comfortable shoes

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

If I wasn't five feet nothing, I'd be wearing kicks like addidas response every day. What more would I need that something cool and comfortable to protect my feet, and help me run fast when the need arises. Like running towards them snatch thieves! But since I AM.......click to learn what next.

Stresses of a working Mom in Malaysia

Posted on July 21, 2011July 21, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Where do I start??? For one, screw those people for spoiling the domestic help market! It's not like all Malaysians treat their helpers like servants and even when helpers are treated very well, they certainly don't deserve some of the wages that expats are throwing at them. I.......click to learn what next.

Preschool Playground Equipment

Posted on July 21, 2011October 8, 2013 by Mamapumpkin

Does anyone know where I can purchase some preschool playground equipment? Our apartment doesn't have a playground (which sucks BIG TIME!!!) and the Hubs has been asking me to go research the cost of some preschool playground equipment so he can put pressure on the management to get.......click to learn what next.

Christmas time at Pavilion

Posted on July 21, 2011July 21, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I have been working so hard that I am going bonkers. I am effectively working THREE jobs. So much so that I have started dreaming of Christmas........which is when I next go on holiday. Why am I thinking of Christmas? Because I wish it were here already!!! What.......click to learn what next.

Best Diet Pills

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

As you know, I don't have any help at home. And yet, I am working. With real deadlines to meet, money to lose and going through a lot of stress!!! Thus, I've now booked the Indonesian part-time cleaners who charge on an hourly rate to come every day.......click to learn what next.

FENDI Bag from Paris

Posted on July 20, 2011October 25, 2018 by Mamapumpkin

I'm putting this very trendy Fendi bag up for sale with a heavy heart. It is all in line with the de-clutter project. There are lots more bags to come, just no time to photograph and upload. I will tell you that I have used this bag to.......click to learn what next.

Getting an economical but spacious MPV

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

The Hubs doesn’t believe in buying an expensive vehicle to get us from A to B. As long as it is reasonably comfortable and has the necessary comforts, he really doesn’t believe in paying for brand names in order to show off or enjoy its accompanying luxurious comforts........click to learn what next.

Christmas Concert at School

Posted on July 19, 2011July 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I've mentioned before how extensive T1's school is with performances on top of their heavy academic and sports schedule and almost always, T1 is chosen to participate in some form or other. She was just BORN to perfom, this drama queen...... Last year, on the last day of.......click to learn what next.

Chek Hup 3-in-1 Ipoh White Coffee

Posted on July 18, 2011July 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

We don't usually buy 3-in-1 coffees but when my good friend (the same sexy one from Ipoh who brought me bean sprouts!) brought me this coffee and told me it was known to be the best, curiosity got the better of me and I started paying attention to.......click to learn what next.

Being a maid

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

My husband cannot believe how much money a maid can make these days. Ever since I hired our new PART-TIME Filipino helper, he has been on my case because he thought she was overpaid. He'd complain that his shirts weren't ironed well enough. Then he'd complained that she'd.......click to learn what next.

Monthly Book Purchase

Posted on July 17, 2011July 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Every month, we have a monthly budget to buy some books. I really don't mind spending money on books and even though we spent 5 good years borrowing books from several libraries, we still bought dizzying amounts of books. I just love owning books!!! And being terribly anal,.......click to learn what next.