Monday, May 31, 2010

DO NOT not take shrimp/prawn when taking 'Vitamin C'.

My lovely neighbour shared this email with me the other day:

DO NOT not take shrimp/prawn when taking 'vitamin C'.

Taiwan, a woman suddenly died unexpectedly with signs of bleeding from her ears, nose, mouth & eyes. After a preliminary autopsy it was diagnosed death due to arsenic poisoning death. Where did the arsenic come from?
The police launched an in-depth and extensive investigation. A medical school professor was invited to come to solve the case.

The professor carefully looked at the contents from the deceased's stomach, in less than half an hour, the mystery was solved. The professor said: 'The deceased did not commit suicide and neither was she murdered, she died of accidental death due to ignorance!'

Everyone was puzzled, why accidental death? The arsenic is of the U.S. military for carrying rice seedlings H Gao. The professor said: 'The arsenic is produced in the stomach of the deceased.' The deceased used to take 'Vitamin C' everyday, which in itself is not a problem. The problem was that she ate a large portion of shrimp/prawn during dinner. Eating shrimp/prawn is not the problem that's why nothing happened to her family ever though they took the same shrimp/prawn. However at the same time the deceased also took 'vitamin C', that is where the problem is!

Researchers at the University of Chicago in the United States , found through experiments, food such as soft-shell shrimp/prawn contains a much higher concentration of - five potassium arsenic compounds.

Such fresh food by itself has no toxic effects on the human body! However, in taking 'vitamin C', due to the chemical reaction, the original non-toxic - five potassium arsenic (As anhydride, also known as arsenic oxide, the chemical formula for As205) changed to a three potassium toxic arsenic (ADB arsenic anhydride), also known as arsenic trioxide, a chemical formula (As203), which is commonly known as arsenic to the public!

Arsenic poisoning have magma role and can cause paralysis to the small blood vessels, and inhibits the activity of the liver and fat necrosis change Hepatic Lobules Centre, heart, liver, kidney, intestine congestion, epithelial cell necrosis, telangiectasia. Therefore, a person who dies of arsenic poisoning will shows signs of bleeding from the ears, nose, mouth & eyes.
Therefore; as a precautionary measure,

DO NOT not take shrimp/prawn when taking 'vitamin C'.

How true? I don't know. But better to be careful than sorry. *wink*

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Song Sharing Sunday - 72

Song Sharing Sunday Badge



Every Song reminds me of a person, an event, a place, a smell, a taste....a secret, do you have a song to share today?


Up Where We Belong - Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes




(Mr Linky has been giving me problem. Hence I've decided to strip it completely)
So if you would like to join in the fun, leave a comment with your Song Sharing Sunday post's URL and don't forget to grab the meme's badge above using the codes provided and I'll hop over to 'listen'...


Saturday, May 29, 2010

Friday, May 28, 2010

How To Remove A Negative Feeling?

I was having a heart to heart talk with one of my mentors.
As many of you know, I am a sea that holds many people's secret bottles. Wrote a poem about it over here. Go read if you have not.

Not that I aim to solve the problems of whoever that comes to me. But at least to leave them some options to get going, to start tackling the issues that have been bothering them or at the VERY LEAST, to put a smile on their faces before we end the conversation.

I asked my mentor, "How does one effectively remove a negative feeling?"
And just like most mentors, the answer to anything emotional is a thought process.
He suggested that we should always ask ourselves:
  1. What am I focusing on?
  2. What meaning am I giving to this?
  3. Does it match with the priorities of my values?
He continued to emphasize that we should always move towards our priorities we set for ourselves even if it means that we have to face our deepest fear upfront.

This may be too deep for many. But for those who understands, I hope you would greatly benefit from this post.

*hugs*

American Idol 2010 Winner

Lee DeWyze is American Idol 2010 Winner !!!!
*clap clap clap*

But said to say, for me, the star during the result show was not Lee, to me it was Simon Cowell.
Bye Simon..... I'll miss you for sure....



Then its back to the same question every year, did you think Lee DeWyze is worthy of the title: American Idol 2010 Winner?

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Quiz - 28

At a recent birthday party there were four mothers and their children. aged 1, 2, 3 and 4. From the clues below can you work out whose child is whose and their relevant ages? It was Jane's child's birthday party. Brian is not the oldest child. Sarah had Anne just over a year ago. Laura's child will be 3 next birthday. Daniel is older than Charlie. Teresa's child is the oldest. Charlie is older than Laura's child.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Just For Laughs - Giving Up Wine

My lovely neighbour sent me this email the other day. I had a great laugh and thought of sharing it to brighten your day EVEN MORE. *wink*

Giving Up Wine

I was walking down the street when I was accosted by a particularly dirty
and shabby-looking homeless woman who asked me for a couple of dollars for
dinner.

I took out my wallet, got out ten dollars and asked,
'If I give you this money, will you buy wine with it instead of dinner?'

'No, I had to stop drinking years ago',
the homeless woman told me.

'Will you use it to go shopping instead of buying food?' I asked.

'No, I don't waste time shopping,' the homeless woman said.
'I need to spend all my time trying to stay alive.'

'Will you spend this on a beauty salon instead of food?' I asked.

'Are you NUTS!' replied the homeless woman. I haven't
had my hair done in 20 years!'

'Well, I said, 'I' m not going to give you the money.
Instead, I'm going to take you out for dinner with my husband and me
tonight.'

The homeless Woman was shocked. 'Won't your husband be furious with you for
doing that? I know I'm dirty, and I probably smell pretty disgusting.'

I said, 'That's okay. It's important for him to see what a woman looks like
after she has given up shopping, hair appointments, and wine.'

*Huge Laugh*

American Idol Finale

I was Mad Crazily Busy over the past 3 weeks and still am *eyes rolled*. And I realised I didn't even update details on my favourite show: American Idol.
Simply because I could not even squeeze out time to sit infront of my television set. *faint*

Alright, so two weeks ago, when there was only 5 left in the competition, the young Aaron Kelly said byebye first and the following week, Michael Lynch, who had survived the Judges cut, eventually still could not get enough votes to stay till the end, left as well.

Then last week it was Casey James turn to say goodbye. Yet, he was the one who left with American idol stardom shining on his face. There were so much news on this handsome chap. *eyebrows raised*

So it was down to the once inferiority complex stricken Lee Dewyze and Mama Sox : Crystal Bowersox. The Only girl who survived so many rounds. Will she emerge as the winner in tonight's American Idol Finale?

I am sooooooooooo excited to find out. But the shit thing is, I'll not be at home when its aired! Damn.
So will be watching the repeat telecast, or might just jump onto Youtube to satisfy my curiosity.

So who am I rooting for?
Both!
*laugh*

Seriously, no preferance between the two of them. Good Luck you two!
Cheers!

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

My Very Own 21 Stress Free Tips

Tip 13 of 21

Some people suggest that one of the best way to handle stress is to think of the worst case scenario and make plans to face it. I'm sorry, but as a student of T. Harv Eker and Anthony Robbins, I do not agree with this.

Because what I learn from them is, the more you focus on something, the more you will be moving towards that direction.

I am going to change this a little and say think of ALL possible scenarios.
Be Flexible!!!
In every scenario that you can think of, what or how would you react?
What is the most ideal action you can take when each situation present itself?

When you are prepared, you will handle the issue better and thus your emotions too.
*Smile*

Monday, May 24, 2010

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Song Sharing Sharing - 71

Song Sharing Sunday Badge



Every Song reminds me of a person, an event, a place, a smell, a taste....a secret, do you have a song to share today?


Making Love Out of Nothing At All - Air Supply




(Mr Linky has been giving me problem. Hence I've decided to strip it completely)
So if you would like to join in the fun, leave a comment with your Song Sharing Sunday post's URL and don't forget to grab the meme's badge above using the codes provided and I'll hop over to 'listen'...


Saturday, May 22, 2010

Who is Perfect for You?

I know I have said this before. Even if its going to make me appear as a nagger, good phrases should be mentioned often. *wink*

"Being With Someone Who Perfects You
is Better Than
Being With Someone Whom You Think is Perfect."

~ Angeline Foong

Friday, May 21, 2010

Happy Birthday Dearie!

Ok, this is a little self-indulgent kind of post.... *giggle*

Happy Birthday Dearie!
Thank you for this day.... (so that I need not think of what to post on this day. *huge laugh*)....



Naahhh.... Truly from the Heart "Happy 35th Birthday Dearie!"

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Quiz - 27

During the recent school sports day, four girls were competing in the 400 metres hurdles. Official figures mysteriously went missing just after the event, however, various spectators could remember the following information. Josie was never suspected though!

1. Jane won and wore red.
2. The girl wearing number 1 came third.
3. Julie beat the girl in yellow, but wasn't wearing number 2.
4. Only one girl finished in the same position as the number she wore, but she didn't wear red.
5. Jackie beat the girl wearing number 3 and Josie wore yellow.
6. The girl in green wore number 2.
7. A spectator remembered one girl wore blue, but couldn't remember anything else about her.

Can you determine the positions the girls finished in, along with the numbers and colours they wore?

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Happy 10th Anniversary!

Unbelievable isn't it?
10 YEARS!

I have been married to Allan for a decade!
Long enough for the unprotected photo on the cover of the album to turn yellow.

What can I say?
I am truly blessed to have him hanging around me for 12 years and to have him decide to give his 'life' to me after a short 18months.

Past 10 years, an adventure that very few marriages could survive, I dare say.

Facing 'almost' bankruptcy twice. Yet, NEVER did we once quarrel over money nor blame each other for financial lost.

We have an understanding so strong, it would need death to break this telepathy of ours. I am a happy woman, a contented wife. *Smile*

Happy 10th Anniversary Dearie!
and many more multiples of 10 to come.....

Love is just a word until you find someone who gives it a definition. and I have found the one.....have you?

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

My Very Own 21 Stress Free Tips

Tip 12 of 21

Some people are such workaholics! I was too! *giggle*
Asking me to rest, except sleeping (I am well-known sleep-Queen *giggle*), is as good as killing me.
That was me in the past.

When I said I am having some Quality Me-Time (Tip 11), people start to question and criticize...
"Don't you miss your family?"
"There are so many things undone, how can you do this?"
"This is Wrong, you should settle what needs to be done first! Not have fun."
"What do you do during your Me-Time? I cannot think of any."

My response...
When I am having a Me-Time, the focus point is ME!!!
If not it would NOT be called ME-Time!

How do you expect me to enjoy when my mind is always thinking about my family or something else?
When I am having my ME-Time, I go all out to enjoy myself. Whatever I do, is to PLEASE myself and NO one else (remember my Tip 1?).
I do something exciting or mind-occupying so much so that I have no time to think of the stressful issue.

It is NEVER wrong to pamper yourself. Because if you don't feel good about yourself, NOTHING good will come out of whatever you do. I am Serious!

When you feel good about yourself, your mind is at rest and at peace with your soul and thus things fall into place as you wish them to be.
And when they don't, guess what? Your clearer mind can help you to think of a better solution, if not, your clearer mind can help you handle your emotions and the situation better.
*Smile*

So What do I do? Workaholics or Worriers are at a lost when they are told to rest and relax. *laugh* So here are some ideas....
  • Sing! Book a KTV room and sing your heart out! Its the best de-stress method EVER!
  • Go to the beach and listen to the Waves
  • Find a 'nice' place and plug the earpiece in with your favourite music on
  • Go for a tea gathering with friends
  • Go for a massage, pedicure, manicure
  • Go for a hair-wash or a perm
  • Go for seminars
  • Go for a movie (for goodness sake, choose comedy or cartoon)

The key point here is Do Something That Will Make You Smile!!! Or better still... LAUGH!!!

Monday, May 17, 2010

Did You Know?

Did you know the most commonly used letter in the alphabet is E?

Sunday, May 16, 2010

Song Sharing Sunday - 70

Song Sharing Sunday Badge



Every Song reminds me of a person, an event, a place, a smell, a taste....a secret, do you have a song to share today?

Its Mandarin Song Sharing Time again. If you noticed, the ratio is 9 English : 1 Chinese. *wink*
This song stirs up a lot of emotions within me. The suicide of Leslie, this movie, the story, the tears....

Leslie Cheung 张国荣- 追




(Mr Linky has been giving me problem. Hence I've decided to strip it completely)
So if you would like to join in the fun, leave a comment with your Song Sharing Sunday post's URL and don't forget to grab the meme's badge above using the codes provided and I'll hop over to 'listen'...


Saturday, May 15, 2010

Dreamers

Dreamers who have achieved their dreams 
and have not set a new dream 
are not great money makers.
~ Annoymous

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Quiz - 26

Five patients, all potential blood donors, are waiting in the doctor's surgery and are sitting on the bench from left to right. Can you determine the position of each patient along with their blood group, age, height and weight? Their ages are 5, 9, 30, 46 and 60. Their heights are 40, 48, 60, 65 and 74. Their weights are 40, 75, 96, 125 and 165.

The person on the far right is 37 years older than Jason, and is 60 inches tall.
Jason weighs 56 pounds more than his height.
Alan weighs 75 pounds and is 74 inches tall.
John is type AB and weighs 56 pounds less than Jason.
The person in the centre is 9 years old, is blood type AO and weighs 96 pounds.
Adam, who is the first, is 65 inches tall, and weighs 100 pounds more than his height.
The person who is blood type O, is 25 years older than the person to the left of them.
Kevin is 60 years old.
The person who is blood type A, is 55 years younger than Kevin and is not next to the person who is type AO.
The person who is next to the 9 year old but not next to the person who is 65 inches tall, is blood type B, and weighs 125 pounds.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

My Very Own 21 Stress Free Tips

Tip 11 of 21
This is a build up from Tip 10.
So what do you do if after 'forcing' yourself to slow down and you are still stressed up?
This can be REALLY difficult for some people.
It was difficult for me too.
But once I tried it.
I LOVED IT!

So what is Tip 11?
Break Away!!!
Drop everything and RUN!
*giggle*
Not literally though.

But completely STOP doing whatever that is stressing you out.
If being a Stay At Home Mom is the reason, then arrange with hubby for a FULL DAY COUPLE-TIME!
If being a wife is the reason, no no no, I am NOT asking you to get a divorce, *laugh*, go get some ME-TIME!

Insist!

Some people just need 4 hours of quality get-away time to recover. Some needs longer. So you NEED to know yourself well.
*Smile*

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Happy Mother's Day!!!

To All Mother's on this Planet Earth:
Happy Mother's Day!!!!

Song Sharing Sunday - 69

Song Sharing Sunday Badge



Every Song reminds me of a person, an event, a place, a smell, a taste....a secret, do you have a song to share today?

At Your Side - The Corrs




(Mr Linky has been giving me problem. Hence I've decided to strip it completely)
So if you would like to join in the fun, leave a comment with your Song Sharing Sunday post's URL and don't forget to grab the meme's badge above using the codes provided and I'll hop over to 'listen'...


Saturday, May 8, 2010

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Quiz - 25

At last horse derby, 10 fine horses completed the gruelling 3 mile course. Predictably, as per every year, the results mysteriously went missing. However, various marshals remembered the following snippets of information:

Sylvester lost to Zebra Wings. Zebra Wings beat Sylvester, Frogman's Flippers and Tweetie Pie. Fizzy Pop lost to Minty Mouse, Sylvester and CD Player. Frogman's Flippers beat Windy Miller, CD Player and Sylvester. Top Trumps lost to CD Player, Kool Kat and Tweetie Pie. CD Player beat Top Trumps and Fizzy Pop. Tweetie Pie lost to Zebra Wings and Sylvester. Kool Kat lost to Tweetie Pie and Frogman's Flippers. Frogman's Flippers beat Fizzy Pop, Minty Mouse and CD Player. CD Player lost to Frogman's Flippers, Kool Kat and Tweetie Pie. Top Trumps beat Fizzy Pop and Windy Miller. Minty Mouse lost to Windy Miller and Sylvester. Windy Miller lost to Tweetie Pie and CD Player.

Can you work out who finished where?

American Idol Top 5 - Performance

When I knew that it was Frank Sinatra night on American Idol, I was really worried about everyone else except Michael Lynch.
And indeed, he pulled it off effortlessly I would say.
Then, the evil side of me wished he would not be crowned the best performance of the night.

Luckily my wish came true! *yipee*
Lee!!!!
Lee Dewyze was Awesome!!!

Alright you compare between the two and you tell me who you thought was better.... *wink*

Big Mike....



and now Lee....





more on American Idol over here....

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

My Very Own 21 Stress Free Tips

Tip 10 of 21
Force yourself to slow down!
Ever done that to yourself?
We are such perfectionist sometimes.
We can be really cruel to ourselves sometimes too.
Raising the standards way too high for ourselves to reach, least to say to attain it.

"Force" is the word here, my friends.
Force yourself to slow down.
Force yourself to rid that perfectionism.
Force yourself to relax that standard.

And you will find satisfaction is in achieving the little milestones.
*smile*

American Idol Top 6 - Elimination Results

I was away from home and away from TV for the most of last week. And I was trying to put a finger to why am I feeling so uneasy.
I kissed my boys and my man enough. So that wasn't it.
Had great time with my Sis on Saturday, so that wasn't it either.

And ONLY today! Did I realise that it was American Idol!!!!
Man!
My favourite show every year!

I just spent an hour searching and watching YouTube of the American Idol Top 6 performing Shania Twain, one of my favourite artist EVER! In fact, coincidentally, I shared her song on Sunday's 'Song Sharing Sunday' meme.

Seriously, I enjoyed EVERYONE's performance and like what Ellen said, the competition was tough last week.

Even I find it hard to say my least favourite.

But when one has to go, one has to go... and it was Siobhan Magnus, one of the MOST talked about contestant this year.



Goodbye Siobhan.....

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Song Sharing Sunday - 68

Song Sharing Sunday Badge



Every Song reminds me of a person, an event, a place, a smell, a taste....a secret, do you have a song to share today?

When You Kiss Me - Shania Twain




(Mr Linky has been giving me problem. Hence I've decided to strip it completely)
So if you would like to join in the fun, leave a comment with your Song Sharing Sunday post's URL and don't forget to grab the meme's badge above using the codes provided and I'll hop over to 'listen'...


Saturday, May 1, 2010

Leonardo da Vinci

God sells us all things at the price of labor. 
~Leonardo da Vinci