A Mother's Monologue

Local School NONSENSE

Posted on May 28, 2011May 28, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

After just posting about Sekolah Kebangsaan 'schools' yesterday, today I read the news about how when TEACHERS NOTICED THAT A STUDENT WAS MISSING AT SCHOOL, THEY ASKED THE USTAZ OF THE SCHOOL IF SHE HAD BEEN TAKEN AWAY BY SPIRITS........ Tell me seriously, if you had a choice.......click to learn what next.

Carrying tons of weight

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

On a daily basis, I am carrying tons of weight. When I pick T1 up from school alone, I have T2 carried on my left arm, T1's very heavy school bag on my right shoulder and T1 holding my right hand. I've already given up carrying out a.......click to learn what next.

Sekolah Kebangsaan Schools in Malaysia

Posted on May 27, 2011May 27, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Further to my earlier post on deciding which school to send your child, here is Part 1 to it on Sekolah Kebangsaan Schools in Malaysia, highlighting the good, the bad and the real life stories. I attended a Sekolah Kebangsaan from Primary One to Primary Three ONCE UPON.......click to learn what next.

Do you dare wear a Funny T-Shirt?

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Seriously, now. When I was in my teens, I would but now that I'm far into my post-teens, there is just no way I'd don a cheesy T-shirt no matter how funny. Well, case by case, I suppose. Show it to me first. Would you? When I was.......click to learn what next.

Help me….

Posted on May 25, 2011May 25, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

*cough-cough* My chest hurts because the phlegm is deeply embedded in the alveoli yet the cough is dry, but if I coughed hard enough, then solid clumps of phlegm will fly out. Literally. Every time I cough, my head hurts like hell. Never before. It hurts to the.......click to learn what next.

Early Morning Thunderstorm

Posted on May 25, 2011May 23, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Last weekend, there was a tragic accident at an orphanage in Ulu Langat that reminded us how fragile life was. The next early morning, there was yet another thunderstorm and again, we feared more landslides and said a little prayer. When I came out of the bedroom, I.......click to learn what next.

T1’s first Art Competition

Posted on May 24, 2011May 23, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

The Mexican Embassy recently invited T1's school to enter an international art competition about Mexican Food. One of her favourite subjects is Art so needless to say, she really, REALLY wanted to participate in the competition. The end result is not near enough to Picasso but I absolutely.......click to learn what next.

Kleenex, oh Kleenex…..how you are my favourite best friend!!!

Posted on May 23, 2011May 23, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

See this???? I know......doesn't it make you feel all English Roses? I'm so such a big fan of Kleenex (including their baby wet wipes!!!) because we are BIG users of tissues at home. I have major sinus issues and you can safely say tissues are my best friend........click to learn what next.

The Big Malaysian Education Debate

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Further to my post on T1's school and Bahasa Malaysia, here is my response to some of the comments received. I would gladly have a debate in Bahasa Malaysia with anyone. Just name your time & place! As for attending tuition & enrichment classes, let me qualify that.......click to learn what next.

Choosing a school for your child in Kuala Lumpur

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

With the flip-flopping of Government decisions in our local Ministry of Education, many local private schools have chosen to move into the International School curriculum to save resources instead of always having to change direction every time the Government decides to change the syllabus (which for the record.......click to learn what next.

The importance of studying Bahasa Malaysia

Posted on May 20, 2011May 21, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Recently, T1 had her mid year exam (wow, so serious! I know.....for real, OK?!). She is 6.5 years old and in Primary One, but she currently does Primary Two work. Why, you might ask? Well, that is just how her school operates. Sounds daunting? Not in the least........click to learn what next.

Blog cobwebs

Posted on May 18, 2011May 18, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Shoo!! Shoo!! Haaaaaaatchioooooo!!!! Gosh, so many cobwebs here and I'm sick all over again. Allergic to dust, but really, T2 has brought home a nasty bug yet again - must be from school! Grrr.....this only means she has a blocked nose and cannot sleep soundly thus wakes up.......click to learn what next.

Bringing a baby to an office

Posted on May 9, 2011May 9, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Today, I went to visit some serviced offices with baby in tow. How unprofessional! Yes, I know, but I wasn't left with a choice. The world is just going to have to live with it and who knows, with globalisation, we'd soon be seeing offices with creches on.......click to learn what next.

Cable TV Subscriptions

Posted on May 8, 2011May 8, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Gosh! I cannot even remember when the last time I watched TV was! I have been busy, like super busy ever since I started work. And I don't have any help! I am so thoroughly blessed already that I have a boss who allows me the flexibility to.......click to learn what next.