A Mother's Monologue

Gaining Momentum

Mamapumpkin — Sat, 18 May 2013 01:47:38 +0000

3 days in a row I did 3km in 30 minutes. I am mighty proud of myself because after spending more than RM10k in the last 2 years to help me do just that, I did this without any help. The lesson learnt is if you’re not ready to do it, you won’t do it. The mind set has to be there and you must WANT to do it. And you must want it bad . . . → Read More: Gaining Momentum

DJ Friends

Mamapumpkin — Tue, 14 May 2013 00:37:21 +0000

I have quite a few DJ friends and to be honest, I’ve never really considered being a DJ myself but in line with forever learning, I am now willing to learn all about what it takes to be a good DJ! When I was in the midst of organising the Children of Myanmar event, I realised how I was lacking in skills as I did not know what a sound system comprised, how it worked, and how it was . . . → Read More: DJ Friends

Crime in Malaysia is getting worse and I no longer feel safe

Mamapumpkin — Tue, 14 May 2013 00:24:48 +0000

Last weekend, I had a meeting in Damansara Uptown and I swear I was dreading it. 10 years ago, my car got broken into right there and all my belongings were stolen. DU is not an area I frequent of late because I have no reason to go so this time round when I went, I went with a lot of prayers with me!

Thankfully, I came out fine. It was the day before elections and it was quiet. . . . → Read More: Crime in Malaysia is getting worse and I no longer feel safe

Forever Learning

Mamapumpkin — Tue, 14 May 2013 00:14:30 +0000

If you were a musician and wanted to get a sound system, you should check out the Presonus range of products. If you are in the entertainment business or events organisation, you would definitely come across this line of exchange but if you were an accountant through and through then of course, you won’t. However, if you were a learned person who thirsts for knowledge in any form and possess a great attitude to life, you will undoubtedly gain . . . → Read More: Forever Learning

Behind The Scenes of MAD Project Myanmar

Mamapumpkin — Tue, 07 May 2013 05:50:54 +0000

It must be said again for my incredible team, the very ones who backed me up in organising MAD Project Myanmar, that an incredible amount of hours went into it. Firstly, the fact that we all held full time jobs made it very, very difficult already to meet, discuss, organise, and actually have time TO DO!!!

The initial idea was sparked by brainwave Money Tree Sri Hartamas owner, Ms Money Penny in December 2012 but of course, the Christmas . . . → Read More: Behind The Scenes of MAD Project Myanmar

Kidzania for Young Children

Mamapumpkin — Thu, 02 May 2013 05:44:32 +0000

I think I’ve been to Kidzania close to 10 times now but always for T1 as she just loves making money and performing all those work activities. Last weekend however, T2 got o participate on her own and I was so proud of her when she walked into the bank by herself (parents not allowed into the Kidzania Bank) to cash her cheque. She received 50 Kidzos (currency at Kidzania) as a start…… . And heck, the only activity . . . → Read More: Kidzania for Young Children

Walking for Water

Mamapumpkin — Wed, 01 May 2013 03:24:59 +0000

On a Sunday morning, T1 dragged us out at 7.45am to join her school mates for this walk for water organised by Aveda to supply clean water to the villagers in Mantanani, Sabah. Man…….this girl has so many activities, our weekends are never-ending filled with all sorts of activities!

The story goes that she would get some extra marks for her Geography if she attended this walk. See how competitive they are at school? So I asked her what . . . → Read More: Walking for Water

T2′s First Sports Day

Mamapumpkin — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:14:21 +0000

I remember all those arguments that I’d had with the Hubs about sending his precious super tiny T2 to school. He always felt she was too tiny and was protective about people pushing her into the drain (LOLOL!!!) and I always felt I just wanted her OUT of the house as early as possible and kept telling him that despite her size, SHE’D be bossing everyone around and pushing THEM into the drain instead, being the little terrorist that . . . → Read More: T2′s First Sports Day

Losing like a Champ

Mamapumpkin — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:14:41 +0000

Losing like a Champ

I’m naturally a very competitive person, not in getting my kids to get ahead of the rest, but I believe that if you were to do something, then do it REALLY well. Give it your best shot. T1 has obviously inherited this trait from me, perhaps even more so.

For the first few years of her schooling life, she has always wanted to win. And win she has in all her Sports Days, coming . . . → Read More: Losing like a Champ

Boys Toys

Mamapumpkin — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:13:35 +0000

You would imagine that being in an open air vehicle such as the trucks that transport us in Myanmar are more exhilarating for boys yet my girls, they loves these dangerous, outdoorsy kind of bumpy vehicles whereas their Queen Mama, would much prefer luxuriating in a smooth bumpless ride in a Rolls Royce.

So yesterday, we happened to have to go through these very high bumps somewhere in KL and for some reason, the bumps were only allowed for . . . → Read More: Boys Toys

Conversation with Kids

Mamapumpkin — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:39:04 +0000

Because I am such an extremely busy woman, most of my quality time with the kids is spent in the car whilst I am their driver. T1 on her observation on the election flags:

T1: Mommy, the trees are PAS, the sky is BN and the best is DAP, all the colourful cars around us.

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One day, I was busy with work (as always) and T2 was being a pest around me asking me a million and one . . . → Read More: Conversation with Kids

Saying Thank You

Mamapumpkin — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:22:11 +0000

Honest to God, I have so many people to thank in my life over this last year but up till now have not found the time to actually do something over and above for them. To me, saying thank you ten times is still not enough to display my absolute thanks to them for them in my life and seriously, I’m always thinking about it and planning what I am going to do about it, just that the implementation . . . → Read More: Saying Thank You

Introduction to God

Mamapumpkin — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 06:30:20 +0000

Last night, I spent 7.5 hours from 10pm to 5.30am listening to someone preach about God. It was a journey that she shared and how God had saved her, and there are many such stories such as this.

Very interesting stuff.

Now if only God could cure my Mother.

They say that sometimes Miracles can happen? But you need to be clean of forgiveness and sin. And you need to have the faith. Hmm……

God. Come to me, God. . . . → Read More: Introduction to God

On the subject of Education

Mamapumpkin — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:41:19 +0000

90% of Moms in Malaysia and now surprisingly, I’ve recently learnt, even a large percentage of Moms in more developed cities such as London and New York, are so frigging kiasu. Can you believe it? Even Moms in top private London schools (whom I personally know) are all grooming their kids to be the next scholarship winner or to ensure their kids get a place at the top 2 Universities in the UK or some Ivy League at minimum. . . . → Read More: On the subject of Education

Tupperware for Kiddies!

Mamapumpkin — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:06:07 +0000

How many of you know the Tupperware brand?

Honest to God, I’ve always heard about it but never bought any myself. Why? I have no idea. Never been invited to any Tupperware parties, for one, and never had any opportunity! The first time I’d ever received a Tupperware product was when a friend came to visit with some cool Tupperware tumblers and a Harrods bag and that was exactly when I thought, wow! These Tupperware stuff…..they’re pretty good . . . → Read More: Tupperware for Kiddies!

Time Management

Mamapumpkin — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:41:10 +0000

I always wonder how I manage to do so much sometimes but always wonder too why the frigging work NEVER ends. Why? Why? Why? If I retired, would it be the same? And the answer to that is a sounding yes, because it is ingrained in my type-A psychotic personality that I just have to keep busy all the time! But a part of me really, truly wants to retire. We need to put a stop to this at . . . → Read More: Time Management

For a New Malaysia

Mamapumpkin — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:15:11 +0000

5th May 2013 – I hope you are ALL going to the polling station that day. If you are not, please ask yourself why.

Recently, I had an interview with the media and we were discussing the fact that some of the construction in Malaysia are not only illegal but there is actually a train running with passengers that has not been certified safe. My safety manager (an expat with many years of experience in train safety) told me . . . → Read More: For a New Malaysia

Collecting coins

Mamapumpkin — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:57:24 +0000

I just heard that in some schools, they have a coin snake initiative where kids bring as many coins as possible to create a snake and they try to create the longest snake coin, all in the name of charity. In a rich school, parents would go to the BANK to withdraw loads of coins to make the snake coin. In a poorer school, they would use their spare change. In some schools however, they use the morgan dollar!

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Sex without Attachment

Mamapumpkin — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:48:20 +0000

Can you do it? We all know men can!!! But can women do it? I’m sure there are women who can but most women tend to link emotional attachment to sex. Would you not agree?

So. Have you ever done it? Sex without attachment?

I am wondering how many Moms who are stuck in their mundane mid-life crisis are game to go out and get fucked by a hot, swelled MAN?! Muahahaha……

I’m not talking about me but I’m . . . → Read More: Sex without Attachment

Yoga and Me

Mamapumpkin — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:49:10 +0000

So for the longest time, I’ve had this idea to slow down…….and I promise you, it’s happening. Slowly but surely. I don’t work weekends anymore. I used to. I don’t sleep 3-4 hours unless I really have to. I sleep 5-6 hours. I eat more healthily despite still enjoying my sugar cravings. Baby steps, yeah?

I was planning to go on a yoga retreat but missed it because I was too busy to book it. I also missed . . . → Read More: Yoga and Me

Baby violin

Mamapumpkin — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:28:39 +0000

T2 has been asking for a baby violin. A real one. She saw one at the music shop at One Utama and I told her I’d get one for her later. But she keeps bugging me for one so I asked around for a 2nd hand baby violin so that her sister can teach her how to play. She’s really interested! Well, I should be grateful that she’s not asking for an electric ukulele.

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Living Life

Mamapumpkin — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:20:02 +0000

This year, I have worked really hard. In fact, last year I worked really hard too. People think I’m nuts and I throw this hardship upon myself and yes, I do. But there is a reason and a good one at that. I sleep an average of 3-4 hours and I’m working towards sleeping for at least 6 hours but have failed miserably with 5 hours being more realistic. I drive and wait around for 2.5 hours daily being . . . → Read More: Living Life

Water feng shui

Mamapumpkin — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 09:33:39 +0000

Do you believe in Feng Shui? I do. I believe in having a non-cluttered house and despite that fact, my home is completely FULL of crap! I have so much stuff and no time to clear them. And I believe that you should have water running into your home for good luck. So I bought a Budha with a fountain of water but have not had time to fix it yet. See? I’m busy! Perhaps I should look at . . . → Read More: Water feng shui

A beautiful story……

Mamapumpkin — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 09:26:09 +0000

Whilst I was in Myanmar, I conducted an art workshop with the kids and brought their art work back to Malaysia to sell them at our event. We framed them up in Ikea frames and sold them for RM50. There was one particular drawing that stood out from the rest. Every drawing was all colourful and happy except for this one. It was drawn by David, a mute boy who was born with Down’s Syndrome. It was certainly a . . . → Read More: A beautiful story……

Travelling with Knives

Mamapumpkin — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 09:00:14 +0000

Do you ever travel with knives? We always travel with knives! Why? It does come in handy for cutting up food in a hotel, for example….or sometimes, just to cut a bit of string or whatever. We also have a pair of scissors all the time and lots of other emergency items. In the past, we have always wrapped our knives in tons of paper towels and rolled in another towel but now, I’ve just heard of retractable knives. . . . → Read More: Travelling with Knives