A Mother's Monologue

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.......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.......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.......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.......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.......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.......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.......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,.......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.......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........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.......click to learn what next.

Royce in Bangsar Village

Posted on July 16, 2011July 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I was first introduced to Royce by my BEST Japanese friend and LOVED it, so when I saw the ROYCE store being constructed at BV, I went into spins of delirious joy! Imagine all the Royce chocolates I could consume! Mmmm..........melt in your.......click to learn what next.

Every Girl has a Favourite Bag

Posted on July 16, 2011July 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

In T2's case, it was the Baskin Robbins (HEY!!! DESIGNER, OK???) carry bag and I say was because that was LAST YEAR. It is now out of season (according to her) so she's got a new fav this year; something that cost RM70.......click to learn what next.

My Disco Diva

Posted on July 15, 2011July 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

This was T1 attending one of her many glamorous birthday parties. When I was growing up, I only remember attending perhaps one or two birthday parties and none were close to being like this! These days, it's all about themed parties, hundred dollar.......click to learn what next.

Growing up wayyyyyyyy…… too fast

Posted on July 14, 2011July 11, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Please, slow down, baby girl....... *BIG SIGH*