Thursday, July 31, 2008

Thing Happens When It's Least Expected

Dear Diary, tis morning when i walked into the elevator to my office, suddenly one familiar face walked in. He will never take the elevator from the ground floor bcos he drives to work n he'll park his car at the 5th flr n then walked up d stairs.

But 2day, he gotto take the elevator. Why?

Me: Eh... what r u doing taking d elevator at dis flr?
G: It's a long story... when i tell u about it, i think u gonna laugh so hard. So embarrassing
Me: Hahaha... (oledi laughing)
G: I'll tell u later in d office
(i know he cant tell me in d elevator bcos there r too many people inside)

Then in d office
G: U noe what... yesterday nite, i went KL 2 hv dinner... n all tis while it's quite hard 2 engage n shift my car gear. But yesterday nite after dinner, i stopped at d JLN 222 traffic light n then i can't put my car into gear (u shud b here 2 see his face when he said dis hahahaha)



Me oledi laughing so hard there... hahahah

G: All d cars behind in d queue r honking so hard n must b cursing me so hard cos i caused a jam at d traffic junction. N d blardy tow truck took 45 minutes 2 come 2 my rescue... Imagine dat... so embarrassing

Suddenly his phone rang... *riiiinnnngg *riiiinnnngg

G: Hello... err, okay... (silence for a while) okay... bye. My mechanic say there's no more gear fluid in my car oh...

Monday, July 28, 2008

Damn Those Flu


Feeling so tired n sleepy now... been down wit bad flu for d past 3 days. My blardy nose is like a running tap.. just can't seem 2 stop it even after taking med.

Mann... so sleepy now. Dun feel like going 2 work.. but got so many things pending wit d project.. gotto drag my arse 2 work liow....
hhhhhhhhheeeeellllllllllllllppppppp!

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Exercise During Pregnancy. Is It Alrite?

There is a common question which all, not only women, but also men, will ask about exercise during pregnancy. "Will it jeopardize the pregnancy?" "Will it cause pre-mature labor?" "Should the new mommy change her exercise routine?" and also "Should the pregnant mommy change to a moderate exercise, compared to her usual jogging routine, tennis games or gym workout?

Contrary to our parent's belief, we all know that exercise is very important and most pregnant women benefit from exercising throughout her pregnancy. However, the question still arises.

How Much Is Too Much?

At one time, it was believed that exercise could increase the risk of pre-mature labor. However, this is no longer the case now since many studies had been conducted to show that exercise is in fact beneficial. It is advisable that the pregnant woman should get her gynae's advise before beginning any exercise routine or even to continue your existing routine. In most cases, especially when this is your 1st pregnancy, you will feel more fatigue and tired to even consider getting on to any exercise routine. But this is not the excuse for you not to excercise because regular exercise will help to improve not even your health, but also reduce the symptoms or complications associated to pregnancy and delivery.

Amongst other benefits that a pregnant woman will get from exercising include prevention of backache, high blood pressure, diabetes, and osteoporosis.

You should take much precaution when deciding to start any exercise program and consult your gynae if you have any form of health issues related to pregnancy, such as previous miscarriage, mild anemia or vaginal bleeding, etc. However, with due consideration and precaution, your physician can help to design an exercise routine which is safe for you in view these complications.

Even if your physician allows or approved you to an exercise routine, you should take step to avoid overheating. Especially in the 1st trimester, if your body temperature reaches 39 degree Celsius, your baby may be at risk of certain brain and spine defects. Therefore, try to avoid or limit your exercise in hot and humid environment.

There are various types of exercise that are beneficial for pregnant mommy(s). For example, walking, swimming, yoga, stretching and toning exercises, as well as kegel exercises. Avoid lifting heavy objects.

Besides all the talk about exercise during your pregnancy, do not forget about exercise following your delivery. Generally speaking, it will take approximately 6 to 8 weeks after your delivery before the changes in your body start to subside. Therefore, exercise is particularly important because exercise will help you to return to your pre-pregnancy 'shape' and 'figure' as well as weight. It will also help to increase your energy and improve your sleep patterns.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

The Potato Story

Tis is a very good story sent by my friend. Should we carry our potatoes or should we throw them away... Read on >



A kindergarten teacher has decided to let her class play a game.

The teacher told each child in the class to bring along a plastic bag containing a few potatoes. Each potato will be given a name of a person that the child hates, so the number of potatoes that a child will put in his/her plastic bag will depend on the number of people he/she hates.

So when the day came, every child brought some potatoes with the name of the people he/she hated. Some had 2 potatoes; some 3 while some up to 5 potatoes.

The teacher then told the children to carry with them the potatoes in the plastic bag wherever they go (even to the toilet) for 1 week.

Days after days passed by, and the children started to complain due to the unpleasant smell let out by the rotten potatoes.

Besides, those having 5 potatoes also had to carry heavier bags. After 1 week, the children were relieved because the game had finally ended.

The teacher asked: "How did you feel while carrying the potatoes with you for 1 week?"

The children let out their frustrations and started complaining of the trouble that they had to go through having to carry the heavy and smelly potatoes wherever they go.

Then the teacher told them the hidden meaning behind the game. The teacher said: "This is exactly the situation when you carry your hatred for somebody inside your heart.

The stench of hatred will contaminate your heart and you will carry it with you wherever you go. If you cannot tolerate the smell of rotten potatoes for just 1 week, can you imagine what is it like to have the stench of hatred in your heart for your lifetime?"

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Moral of the Hatred (Human Vices) story:

Throw away any hatred for anyone from your heart so that you will not carry sins for a lifetime. Forgiving others is the best attitude to take.

"Learn to Forgive and Forget."

Monday, July 14, 2008

What Is Happening..!!???

Daniel, in an ordinary day but an extraordinary event. But he didn't know about it.

Dear Diary,

Today. 7:00am. It's a sunny day. Birds chirping happily outside the window. Daniel woke up to get ready to go to work. After doing all the morning routine, he started his usual weekday journey to work. But......

Eh!!! What happen!!!????

It was a massive jam on the highway.
*pic taken cos Daniel is so bored sitting in jam

"hmmm... what is happening? Tis only happen on rainy day here..." *kekeke "...but why izzit so like tis 2day hor..?" The traffic report aired mentioned that there r road blocks n police traffic block all over the town

Only after 1 1/2hr in d jam dat he reached office (boss face so damn long n 'black') n Daniel explained, "Traffic jam lar, boss" (sounds like a lame excuse rite... hehehe)

Then he read dat discussion will b had on d motion of no-confidence of d Barisan National government... "hmmm... could tis b d cause of all d road blocks n massive jam ar??"

Friday, July 11, 2008

How To Maintain A Relationship?

There is a saying that to maintain a happy marriage, it's simply "never let a day go by that you don't let your beloved know how much you appreciate them and care for them"

However, more often than not, we tend to take for granted our 'significant half' and think that he/she "know", "should know", "must know" and "understand" your love for them, after a length of time. We tend to forget that we need to enkindle the 'fire' or 'spark' of love between you and your partner.

You may say there are so many distraction, so many chores, so many work to do that you do not have time to even think about this. And your partner should understand this. You might think that with the tight schedule of work you are having, coming home late is excusable. You might also think that your partner should understand when you throw tantrum all the time since you are bogged down with loads of work and chores. You think that it's 'okay' that you raise your voice against your partner over some minute matter which doesn't have any significant value. "Pressure" or "Tired", you claimed.

You might also think that sexual intimacy is not important anymore because it is not the most important thing in your mind now since you need to concentrate on your toddler. "He/She should be able to see it that I am busy and tired after a long day work. And then I have to take care of our baby", you said. "Where can we find time together when our baby needs full-time, 24/7, attention and care", you explained.

Where were the times when both of you go for a stroll, hand-in-hand, in the park? Where were the times when you spend romantic candle light dinner together? Where were the times when you have pillow fight with your partner? Where were the times where, on your bed, you turn over to him/her and say "Honey, let's get naughty"?

Where have all these gone?

Realizing this, you should try to make good your marriage relationship, and there are so many things that you can do. Your friends might tell you, "U shud talk to ur partner n make things out". Besides talking, you should also treat your spouse sincerely. It is important that you should treat your partner with considerable honesty, sincerity and kindness. Besides being your spouse, he/she is an individual with his or her own personality. Let's have the situation reversed. Would you like to be treated the way you treat your spouse?

Nobody wants to be belittled or put down all the time. However this is the fact in some marriage since their marriage life turns into focusing on the negative aspects of each other. This can really frustrate your spouse when it comes. We should recognise what your partner does well and comment only on the positive. Always appreciate his/her best qualities. Your partner may not possess all the best qualities but you should praise and appreciate the positive attributes of your spouse. A glass half empty, is also half full.

You should have realistic expectations from your spouse and your marriage. Many of us have this unrealistic expectation that we want our partner to be a perfect person. However, you need to understand that every human being is different and they may not meet or want to meet your expectations of 'being perfect'.

Spend quality time together. Make a conscious effort to plan "we time", not just "me time". Spend time together doing some activities that you mutually interested. Plan for a walk in the park every week, if not everyday. Do something nice for him/her on special occasions.

It's easy to Fall In Love, however it needs time and effort to Maintain A Relationship and Marriage.