A Mother's Monologue

Investing and growing wealth

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Last week, my grandmother passed away and there was talk of investing the estate's money and growing it instead of just leaving it stagnant all these years and just collecting oil palm revenue without any additional effort. One option was for my brother.......click to learn what next.

T2’s Time Out

Posted on June 26, 2011June 26, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

This Royal Highness is the naughtiest thing ever. But with that cheeky face, gets away with murder. Unless Mama is VERY angry. And she really knows when Mama is VERY angry because she will tow the line with immediate urgency. Yet, at most.......click to learn what next.

Lazy parenting is self-inflicted stress

Posted on June 25, 2011June 21, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I am a lazy parent. I admit it. What is a lazy parent? Well, a lazy parent is one who is lazy. You can be lazy in correcting your child, you can be lazy in physically getting up to go get things and.......click to learn what next.

Mandurah Town, Western Australia

Posted on June 24, 2011June 19, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Along the drive back from Harvey Town is a bigger town called Mandurah. We stopped by for lunch using the scenic route because we basically got lost! Thus ended up at Dome. *sigh* All the way to Mandurah to go to Dome..... Well,.......click to learn what next.

The Coffee Club in Perth

Posted on June 23, 2011June 19, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

A great FATTENING place to hang out in Perth is THE COFFEE CLUB. The branch we went to was owned by some Chinese people and were doing very well. I loved it!!! And I'll show you why. Fabulous coffee. Not like SBX, nor.......click to learn what next.

Children getting things too easy

Posted on June 22, 2011June 19, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I have a spoilt daughter. Don't get me wrong, she's a lovely girl. Buts she's spoilt (OK, so am I in many ways but that's for a different story altogether). For the last 6 years of her life, she has been the favourite.......click to learn what next.

Septicemia in toddlers

Posted on June 22, 2011June 22, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

My friend's daughter who is the same age as T2 in the UK, has been diagnosed with septicemia. She had a fever on Monday and looked poorly. Then she started vomiting and since yesterday, she has been in ICU with failing kidneys, fluctuating.......click to learn what next.

Harvey Town

Posted on June 21, 2011June 19, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Harvey is a tiny town just outside Perth that can be done in an hour by car. It is that small! Of course, if you actually spent time to visit all the little tourist attractions, then perhaps 3 days would suffice. With children,.......click to learn what next.

Pantai Hospital’s marketing strategy

Posted on June 20, 2011June 17, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Firstly, I'm pleased to announce that we haven't had to set foot into any hospital for an overnight stay this year. And it's JUNE!!! It's JUNE, people!!! And we made it through without any hospitalisation!!! Please, Murphy's Law, don't come knocking on me.......click to learn what next.

My Indian Baby

Posted on June 19, 2011June 17, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

"BOSS! Satu Lagi!" Oops! Too spicy......

Faulty Parking Meters in KL

Posted on June 18, 2011June 17, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Have you ever come across them? Don't you just hate it when you've found prime, CHEAP parking in KL right in front of your destination and suddenly realise you can't get a damn ticket? One week, I had to go to BV practically.......click to learn what next.

Strange Morning in Perth

Posted on June 18, 2011June 9, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

When we go to Perth, we bring back tons of condensed milk because we are just addicted to the stuff. I know, I know. It is so bad, but what is Teh Tarik without Condensed Milk??? The reason we like Australian condensed milk.......click to learn what next.

ESPRIT outlet store in Malaysia

Posted on June 17, 2011June 17, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Yes, there is one! Did you know? I don't usually buy clothes from ESPRIT because they don't fit me and I had ESPRIT clothes when I was 12, so it was really time to move on. But mannnnnn....., I used to LOVE my.......click to learn what next.

Running a Business

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

The problem with me is that I can never run my own business. It is not because I don't have the capability but simply put quite bluntly, I am too darn lazy. Like REALLY lazy......However, I can run businesses for others! I really.......click to learn what next.

Favourite Tai Chow in Bangsar

Posted on June 17, 2011June 9, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I love rice. Period. And that is real bad because rice is one of the most fattening food. Sure, I can eat brown rice, Basmati rice, which we do at home......but it really isn't the same with Chinese food, y'know??? So when I.......click to learn what next.