You know you have a problem when...
You tell yourself to avoid shopping blogs.
Everyday.
You have a problem holding onto wads of cash without spending.
You avoid the gym like a plague.
And then tell yourself you need to hit the gym 'soon'.
You convince yourself you're fat half the day.
And then commit to ignoring that thought the rest of the day.
You think fasting month is heaven on earth.
You think having chopstick legs (no offense) is an asset.
You think there's an undeniable drool factor when you're able to see your rib cage jutting out.
You think wearing a bikini in public is a fashion statement.
You think vomiting/puking is the only solution to getting rid of that excess baggage.
You think carbs are pure evil.
Did you know protein digests slower than carbs?
Fuel up on meat!
You stress out to the point of being sleep deprived.
You think you alone suffer among 7 billion others.
*contributed by several sources
will be updated regularly
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Prevention is better than cure
All the craze about H1N1 and quarantined colleges and homes,
I thought of sharing this e-mail I got.
Learn it, Live it, Love it.
Friends,
Thanks to media hype about H1N1, several people who trust me have
either approached or called me to advise. The hype in media about the
utility of face masks and N95 respirators as a tool for general
protection against H1N1 can't be deplored enough. Yesterday, a friend
who listened wanted me to write down briefly what I advised so that he
could tell others in similar words. Hence this short email to friends
whom I have advised recently (and others whom I haven't yet). Please
realize that this is not an official advice, especially the one about
face masks or N95.
Most N95 respirators are designed to filter 95% particulates of 0.3µ,
while the size of H1N1 virus is about 0.1µ. Hence, dependence on N95
to protect against H1N1 is like protecting against rain with an
umbrella made of mosquito net.
Tamiflu does not kill but prevents H1N1 from further proliferation
till the virus limits itself in about 1-2 weeks (its natural cycle).
H1N1, like other Influenza A viruses, only infects the upper
respiratory tract and proliferates (only) there. The only portals of
entry are the nostrils and mouth/ throat. In a global epidemic of this
nature, it's almost impossible not coming into contact with H1N1 in
spite of all precautions. Contact with H1N1 is not so much of a
problem as proliferation is.
While you are still healthy and not showing any symptoms of H1N1
infection, in order to prevent proliferation, aggravation of symptoms
and development of secondary infections, some very simple steps - not
fully highlighted in most official communications - can be practiced
(instead of focusing on how to stock N95 or Tamiflu):
1. Frequent hand-washing (well highlighted in all official communications).
2. "Hands-off-the-face" approach. Resist all temptations to touch any
part of face (unless you want to eat, bathe or slap).
3. Gargle twice a day with warm salt water (use Listerine if you
don't trust salt). H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the
throat/ nasal cavity to proliferate and show characteristic symptoms.
Simple gargling prevents proliferation. In a way, gargling with salt
water has the same effect on a healthy individual that Tamiflu has on
an infected one. Don't underestimate this simple, inexpensive and
powerful preventative method.
4. Similar to 3 above, clean your nostrils at least once every day
with warm salt water. Not everybody may be good at Jala Neti or Sutra
Neti (very good Yoga asanas to clean nasal cavities), but blowing the
nose hard once a day and swabbing both nostrils with cotton buds
dipped in warm salt water is very effective in bringing down viral
population.
5. Boost your natural immunity with foods that are rich in Vitamin C
(Amla and other citrus fruits). If you have to supplement with Vitamin
C tablets, make sure that it also has Zinc to boost absorption.
6. Drink as much of warm liquids as you can. Drinking warm liquids
has the same effect as gargling, but in the reverse direction. They
wash off proliferating viruses from the throat into the stomach where
they cannot survive, proliferate or do any harm.
All these are simple ways to prevent, within means of most households,
and certainly much less painful than to wait in long queues outside
public hospitals.
__,_.._,___
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B50 photo shoot: Greco-Roman
You've heard about the contest, you've (probably) heard about the voting on Modelle Mag's site.
The photoshoot was a tiring day. Pity the crew and a couple other models who were up and about since 6am all through 7-8pm. The all renown famous Thai massage beckons.
The site of the shoot was mad cool! I gotta admit, if it wasn't for this contest I wouldn't have ever discovered the place nor take the effort to get to the place. Twas quite a distance through houses and alleys. A lot of lefts and rights.. and puny alleys... and houses. You get the picture.
Tehyouuuuu~
The location was some distance from Batu Caves where rock climbers would like to take shots at dying for kicks. And I'm not talking about the measly rock climbing platform made out of rubber for steps. Although there was one there. This is REAL rock climbing on huge grim reaper like rocks. Amen.
There were five of us set for the second session of the shoot, by the time we got there the weather read, 'Bathe in sunblock now. Ditto on moisturizer.' Egads.
I thought the weather was bad but once you get a look at the exact spot for the shoot... pfft.
Well you be the judge.
Up those flights of stairs we had to climb, there was still a slight distance where we had to climb inside to get to the exact spot to shoot. Was much cooler in there with the limestone rocks and caved plants though.
Slippery from loose ground and expensive clothes (mine for instance was RM1019!), we were forewarned not to sit or get the clothes dirty else, you ruin it you buy it. The hell I was gonna pay RM1019 for a piece of cloth! ...a nice piece of cloth though.
=P
I was the last to go, and after about 5 hours of standing I was more than willing to get it over with. Even my hair was starting to wear down. Oh right, the theme of the shoot was Greco-Roman. Google for more info. I was fitted into a toga/one-shoulder navy blue dress with gold studs along the sleeve and the hair, haha, much love on the hair.
The stylists didn't know what to do with my hair till I wore the outfit since they ran out of hair spray. 2 cans of hair spray, 9 girls. I was also the last to do my hair and they went all out on it alright. They said to leave my hair as it is before I put on the dress.
After though,
there I was sitting quietly when all of a sudden I felt someone tugging my hair. And poof!
*credits to Nurul for the pictures
From a tumble of curls to that! Ngeh. I went to bed that night with back ache from the hours of standing, woke up to the same plus muscle aches all over. It's evident poses call for pain. Bah, oh well.
All in all, twas a fun shoot. Tons of fun, great company, nice girls (thank God). Not really sure when the voting commences but should be sometime between the next week or the week after, via sms.
Best of luck to all the girls!
Till next time,
;P
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Highlights
Ah, can't believe I did this but... well, some highlights before the hysterics.
Modelle Mag is the name. Based on a European concept, it's set to be launched first week of September at major book stores and a fashion outlet or two... so it says. Click on the site to know more.
The deal is, I spotted an ad on nuffnang regarding a Beauty 50 contest. I've always wondered if nuffnang had been harbouring spam sites since rumours have been going around about it so I decided to click to find out. Lo and behold, I get redirected to a Facebook page,
'Modelle... means model in French!'
(okay... corny much)
But I decided to read on about this contest, not really interested. Then, the words 'part timers are welcomed' caught my eye.
(ooh~ extra income)
Profile send.
Call received the next day.
"You have been selected as our Beauty 50!"
Woohoo!....wait, what??
I drop by for the meet & greet session. Dumdumdum~
Little did I know I signed up for the contest itself.
I sat, I listened and I thought, hm, interesting.
Maybe I should just see where this things goes.
Did I mention,
MODÈLLE Prizes:-Top 5 Finalists win prizes worth up to
RM 5,000!
MODÈLLE People's Choice Model will win prizes worth up to
RM 10,000!
Caya la mo dapat top 5. Kahkahkah..
But I share! lol
The winner is dependant on Y O U.
And the site to click is
http://modellemag.com/
I feel it's stupid to ask you to vote for me
(although I want you to)
'cause it's like a form of heresy/dissent (?) I think
so vote for who you think is worthy or y'loike
(you know what to do)
Toodles
;D
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Insomnia?
the dress. rawr XD
On another note:
I think I have really developed insomnia.
My sleep cycle has been ruined since the past couple of months (thus the breaking out),
and I think it's reached its peak now. My night activities had been completely cut out for quite a while now. Lately, I'm able to go on for about 3 days or so with about 8 hours of sleep... accumulated.
I wonder if it's an underlying cause to my loss of appetite? Crap man.
I used to take heavy meals now I'm sustained with just
2 slices of bread = a bowl of noodles = 3/4 of a burger = 3 slices of pizza = 6 inch Subway
Anymore and I'll pop. mulau!
When I used to be able to have (at most);
4 slices of bread = 2 bowls of noodles = 1 1/2 burgers = 5-6 slices of pizza = 12 inch Subway
Do you see the difference here? Everything is as good as halved!
Gah! This is not the kind of weight loss I want! It's unhealthy! I'd rather suffer through exercise.
AH! I C A N N O T GO ON LIKE THIS!
...I need help =(
Perhaps I should also mention that I went swimming for one hour non-stop the other day and still couldn't fall asleep.
Was tired out, muscle aching and all.. but still... sigh.
Was contemplating on getting sleeping pills but then I'm afraid I'll be realiable on it.
Amacam boss?
Any bright ideas?
I'm heading off to college in a bit to do some final preparations on the progress test.
That's right. It's now 5.15AM and I'm getting ready for college.
It's a world gone mad I tell you.
Well, that's that.
My next move is to get some lavender essence/potpourri and swarm my whole room till I faint. lol. I hear lavender actually soothes & helps in relaxing, thus help you sleep.
I SURE HOPE SO!
(look at me typing in caps. mood swings flying weih. madness)
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Realization
does Justin Baldoni count? arf.. XD
Realization #1
I've lost a lot of weight. Sudden loss of appetite and I still can't figure out why.
Collarbone very noticeable now. yikes.
Realization #2
I need to un-Twitter myself
Realization #3
Need to un-novel myself for the time being too. sobs.
Realization #4
I need to exercise more. Swimming works wonders. Not to mention muscle aches.
Realization #5
I need the nature.
Realization #6
I. Need. Adventure.
Realization #7
I vaaannt Carlos nasi lemak beef rendang!
Realization #8
I want Del
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