A Mother's Monologue

Harbour Town in Perth

Posted on May 7, 2011May 7, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Harbour Town in Perth is a large outlet mall that sells high street fashion Australian brands, not designer labels, but still an enjoyable haunt. My favourite is Forever New. I'd like to bring it into KL one day. OK, someone else is going to do it before me,.......click to learn what next.

People that haunt you

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Has it ever occurred to you? You tell yourself that you no longer want to have anything to do with certain people because of reasons XYZ but as far as you stay away from them, they just keep showing up? And as much as you don't contact them,.......click to learn what next.

We watched Justin Bieber LIVE in Kuala Lumpur!!!

Posted on May 3, 2011May 2, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

We watched Justin Bieber live in Kuala Lumpur.....yes. In the first place, let me tell you, that for the longest time, I could not stand Justin Bieber. He was a kid I had utterly no interest in at all. And I love kids. Even big ones. But T1.......click to learn what next.

The ORIGINAL Cuddledry Apron Towel

Posted on May 2, 2011May 2, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

One day after school, my security guard tapped on my car window to hand me this box that contained the original Cuddledry apron towel. T1 was excited (it takes so little to excite kids, don't you think?) and wanted to open it straight away! What in the world.......click to learn what next.

Harvey Dam, Perth

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

When we visited Perth, we spent a few days at the Harvey Hills Farmstay which was awesome. On the way back, we stopped by at the Harvey Dam which was breathtakingly refreshing. Fresh, FRESH air.......Very COOOOOOLLLLLLLLDDDD air. What really amazed me about Harvey Dam was the amazingly clean.......click to learn what next.

Before I was a Mom……..

Posted on April 27, 2011April 19, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I never in my wildest dreams thought I would end up a stay at home Mom. No bloody way in hell. And then look what happened. Before I was a Mom, it was all about me. I always thought it would always be all about me, but now,.......click to learn what next.

Signing my life away

Posted on April 26, 2011April 19, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

This evening, the Hubs passed me some papers to sign and I signed them quickly without question. Did I care? No, of course not. I trust him, right? For that, I was told off because he insisted that I READ everything that I sign BEFORE putting my signature.......click to learn what next.

How to make a Paper Mache vase

Posted on April 25, 2011April 19, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

How to make a paper mache vase: This is certainly one skill where T1 beats me head on because quite simply, I have not done paper mache in my entire life. I know how to do it theoretically, just haven't done it! Last year when T1 spent every.......click to learn what next.

Searching for Twitter friends

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

Yo, people! Judging from statistics, many of you are NOT on twitter but more on Facebook? I need more Twitter friends! Who's on Twitter?!

Chocolate stash from Perth

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

One of the things that is so worth getting from abroad, especially from Europe, the US and Australia is our regular chocolate stash from Perth. Whilst waiting for the family group to come together, T1 and I scurried to the supermarket to get a haul of chocolate. *gleeee*.......click to learn what next.

Things To Do in Fremantle, Perth

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

The day we visited Fremantle was Father's Day in Perth so with Nana's help, T1 got her Daddy a cheesy plaque *cheesy grin*. There are many things to do in Fremantle but really, all you need to do is just be there and so much will happen. ........click to learn what next.

Chanel Boutique in Bangkok Airport

Posted on April 22, 2011April 22, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I have readers reminding me that I haven't yet completed my 12 point post on my Bangkok trip, in particular one who wanted to hear about the Chanel post. Oops! Here you go then.... Don't expect lots of photos of beautiful Chanel bags because I spent more than.......click to learn what next.

Selling the car

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

The Hubs wants to buy a truck. If you have been a loyal reader following this blog for years, you will know what a truck fanatic he is. No fast cars for him. He isn't the least bit interested. You certainly have a hint of a man by.......click to learn what next.

Feeding a Toddler

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

I must admit that I am Malaysia's Number One LAZY MOM. Lately, I have been so busy that my baby doesn't get to eat proper meals every day. Well, part of it is her fault because she is so darn fussy that gone are the days when I'd.......click to learn what next.

Bathroom furniture

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Mamapumpkin

In our quest to reorganize the home, I have been looking at bathroom etageres, in particular one etagere that is made of cast iron supports and porcelain shelves. I'm just a sucker for beautiful things, what can I say? Bathroom etageres are great because they instantly beautify your.......click to learn what next.