A Mother's Monologue

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

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