A Person Called Human Being

Year
Born in the year of Ping Ch'en, you belong to the Dragon Flying to Heaven.

You are prosperous, clever and active. Your many friends will be spread throughout the world. You will be financially comfortable in middle age. A woman born in either of these years will be a good mother and wife.

Month

You are intelligent and your agile mind is buzzing with new ideas. Whatever your career, you will be more creative than people born in other months of the Dragon year. Whenever possible, you use your own intuition and rarely trouble others with trivial questions. You are frequently offered promotion because everyone appreciates your courage, intellect and energy. Although you are successful, do not be too greedy. Ensure that your enthusiasm for new ideas is not undermined by lack of research. Your horoscope is finely balanced between success and failure but your future is bright because the yin and yang in your character are well balanced.

Day

You are calm, patient and reserved. Your appearance and attitude lead others to think you are unapproachable, although in fact you are warm-hearted. If you change your approach you will be more popular. You are suited to a career as an academic, particularly in the field of theology or philosophy. Because you cannot control your spending you will lose money as easily and as quickly as you make it.

Hour

You are manually dextrous and set yourself high standards. Although you are warm-hearted you do not like to make too many friends. A woman born in this hours can be obstinate. Others may be easily upset but you have the ability to forgive and forget. You are hardworking ans will be fortunate.

Unlucky ages : 10, 25, 35, 38, 48, 55

Age at death : 77

Suitable occupations : Surgeon, monk/nun, hotelier, artist, antiques dealer or work connected with metal.

Unsuitable occupations : Work connected with fire.

The key is balance (Part 4 of 4)

However, we are by no means telling you to go forth and gain lower body weight either! The key to a healthy body is still about maintaining a reasonable balance. Therefore, it's a good idea to ensure you have a healthy BMI (body mass index).

HOW TO CALCULATE YOUR BMI

Divide your weight in kilograms by your height in metres squared (that's your height multiplied by it). A healthy BMI is between 18.5 to 25.

Fuller Thighs (Part 3 of 4)

CUTS RISK OF HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

"Our body of research, as well as some others, suggest that leg fat is good fat," said Rachael Van Pelt, a researcher from The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. "It's protective, at least with respect to the risk factors we've looked at." Studies in Sweden confirm that cellulite that has settled on thighs reduces the likelihood of fat deposits travelling around the body, which could compromise the heart. Researchers are not sure exactly why leg fat carries benefits, but this latest study complements the growing understanding that all fat is not alike. In recent years, it has become clearer that "visceral fat," which wraps around organs and swells waistlines, poses the greatest health danger, while "peripheral fat" on arms and legs is more benign and, according to recent research, may even be helpful.

Taken from HubPages

Bottom line in longevity (Part 2 of 4)

A bigger bottom could be linked to good health and long life, say doctors.

The location of excess fat is more important than overall weight when it comes to good heart health in older women.

Researchers found that women who put on weight around their bottom, hips and thighs were less likely to suffer from heart disease than those with fat round the stomach.

This 'central fat' was more closely associated with atherosclerosis - the build-up of fatty material in the arteries that is often a prelude to a heart attack or stroke.

The study also found that 'peripheral fat' - on the bottom, legs and arms - was less strongly implicated in problems with the way the body processes blood sugar that can lead to diabetes, said Dr László Tankó.

Article Taken from DailyMail

Hip, hip hooray! Curvy means healthy (Part 1 of 4)

A curvaceous, pear shape means a woman is more likely to have stores of adiponectin, a protein hormone which has anti-inflammatory effects and is associated with reduced risk of heart attacks.

Danish scientists found the ideal measurements for a woman are at least size 14 with hips of 40 inches or more.

Berit Heitmann, professor of nutritional epidemiology at the Institute of Preventative Medicine in Copenhagen, said: "Fat on hips is different than fat on the abdomen. If you do not have enough of this fat you may risk heart attacks."

Taken from DailyMail

Feisty Princess Charmaine

From Wikipedia

Neuroblastoma is the most common extracranial solid cancer in childhood and the most common cancer in infancy, with an annual incidence of about 650 new cases per year in the US.[1] Close to 50 percent of neuroblastoma cases occur in children younger than two years old.[2] It is a neuroendocrine tumor, arising from any neural crest element of the sympathetic nervous system or SNS. Neuroblastoma is a solid tumor that most frequently originates in one of the adrenal glands, but can also develop in nerve tissues in the neck, chest, abdomen, or pelvis.

Esthesioneuroblastoma, also known as olfactory neuroblastoma, is believed to arise from the olfactory epithelium and classification remains controversial. Since it is not a sympathetic nervous system malignancy it is a distinct clinical entity not to be confused with neuroblastoma.[3][4]

Neuroblastoma is one of the rare human malignancies known to demonstrate spontaneous regression from an undifferentiated state to a completely benign cellular appearance.[5]

A disease exhibiting extreme heterogeneity, neuroblastoma is stratified into three risk categories: low, intermediate, and high risk. Low-risk disease is most common in infants and highly curable with observation only or surgery, whereas high-risk disease is difficult to cure even with the most intensive multi-modal therapies available.[6]

Talent I Adore

Creations from Heather Bailey. It is a free pattern where you can download them from her website. She is under gifted category. I adore her creations : so beautiful, so unique.... in short I love them. :)

Dessert Purees - Pear & Carrot

Taken from Avent Leaflet

Pears are particularly good if you think your baby may be slightly constipated – if you are still breastfeeding, try drinking some pear juice yourself if your baby is constipated; it really seems to do the trick.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 small carrot
• 1 ripe pear

METHOD

1. Peel the carrot and cut into small dice. Cook in a small pan of boiling water until the pieces are just tender (approximately 3-4 minutes). Alternatively, steam over a pan of boiling water (approximately 5 minutes). Drain.
2. Peel and core the pear and cut into small pieces. Put them into a small pan with 2 tbsp water and cook until just softened (approximately 5 minutes), depending on the pear’s ripeness.
3. Whiz the pear and carrot together with a blender or food processor until smooth.

Horrible Incident @ Case 2

Case 1 - 12 June 2009 @ 9 am : Snatch case happen to me.

Case 2 - 12 June 2009 @ 3pm : Snatch case again at the same place where I got attacked. Apparently, he have been eating at the mamak stall (where I planned to get my breakfast that morning) and watch every single human being pass by. And apparently, the parking uncle said he been in the mamak stall for quite a while but why no one do anything??? Sigh....

Really have to be extra careful.

Horrible Incident

I was not suppose to go work on last Friday (12-June-2009) because I was not feeling well that day but I did wake-up and prepare to go to work. The moment I stepped into the lift, my neighbor asked me "Do you know my wife passed away?". I was shocked. I sent my condolences. He told me his wife suffered from lung infection for 3 months and she actually recovered and without any reason, her heart stopped. I was so sorry to hear that. They are such a lovely couple. I always saw him but he never said a thing till that day.

So many signs. I should have listen to my intuition but I did not. I followed my daily routine and I reached my office car park. And then, this horrible incident happen.

I got snatched last Friday (12-June-2009) @ 9.00 am. He pulled my laptop bag from my right hand and the bag slipped away from me and it made me fall on the road as well. When I was on the road, I saw a big fat man riding on his motorbike (it sounds like Honda 70) and I saw him riding away with my laptop bag. From his riding action, I believed he could not believe how heavy my bag was as his riding a bit unstable for a while. I stand-up and run towards the motorbike but it disappear from my sight very soon. Soon enough, I start to slow down in running and head to my office. A lot viewer and they only helped to scream.

As soon as I reached my office, first time came to my mind was to call my hubby. The moment I heard his voice, my tears started to roll down uncontrollable.

I called banks to cancel my credit card and my ATM card and I called tele-communication provider to permanent block my cell phone as well.

My colleague told me to list down all items I got in my laptop bag before head down to the police station. Thanks to her and I start to picture what are inside my bag.

Then I head down to police station once my hubby arrived at my office. At the SEA Park police station, I logged my report about the incident. I was required to go to Kelana Jaya police station to be interviewed again by an Inspector. It is already 12 pm, when I was done with the police. I was really hoping to get my license and my IC at the same day.

Rushing to JPJ Petaling Jaya, hoping can get my license at day but the reception told me to get my temporary IC before I can do anything. Reluctantly, I head to JPN Petaling Jaya but they are closed for praying. I feel very disappointed and frustrated as well. I feel so helpless, at the same I am nobody at all – no identify ~ at the moment I feel like I am not exist at all in this world. How helpless… sigh…

Then, we headed to lock shop to change my house locks… all of them, just to be safe.

Travelling in the car for so long, I feel really frustrated and helpless. Then I start to feel my right hand start to be heavier, numb and the feeling like it going depart from my body. My neck and both of my shoulder are pain. Just a little movement, I feel pain.

Then I headed to Chinese Physician to get my nerve back and hopefully tomorrow will be better. By the time she finished with me – it is 2.45 pm. We took a chance and going to JPN Petaling Jaya one more time and hoping can get my temporary IC. By the time 3.30pm we reached JPN Petaling Jaya, I have to wait 41 persons before my turn. By 4.20pm, I got my temporary IC. Horray! And praise the Lord.

Then we rush to JPJ Petaling Jaya to get my license. The reception still giving out numbers, praise the lord. And I got my license by 4.45pm. YAHOO!!!!

Then I told my hubby, I am citizen back and I got my driving license as well. Then I told my hubby, I do not need you anymore. LOL. Then he reply… ya..ya…ya… LOL

Then we had our lunch at A & W at 5pm. Sigh… what a hectic day.

The moment we got home about 6.30pm, my hubby changes all locks.

Blue-black started to show itself around 7 pm. Never realized such a fall could do so much harm. By 9.00pm, my whole body is aching & sore and I have to sleep like “rest-in-peace” style. Not able to turn left & right.

When I woke up around 1 am in the morning and still saw my son sleeping next to me. I count my blessings.

Be extra careful no matter what happen, we do not know when this will happen.

A Picture Paints A Thousand Words!

It is an advertisement I saw in the "Direct Marketing" Magazine. Amazed me. It is about dosmetic abused advertisement.

It is so true. The only witness won't talk.

More Excuses?

I had a bitter childhood, that bitterness slowly engraves itself to my heart, body & my soul. Those experienced hit really hard on me but those experienced also safe-guard me from making any mistake or make me an extra careful person. Those experienced taught me to work really hard to have a better future and to be independent.

I self-support myself till Degree by doing part-time for 4.5 years. Those years were tough but I did it.

When one hard earns anything, one tends to treasure it to heart. But when things come so easily, one tends not to appreciate it / basically just throw everything away. Result in hurting themselves and their loves one.

One must have strong will and determination in order to keep things in place and in order. In the end, no matter what / how – we need to know where we stand or where we were or what we want to be.

One self is the greatest enemy. Stop giving excuses. Strive for the best. If one tries hard enough, you will succeed.

That is what I always believe. Only our self can stop us from doing the thing because we can find a million and one excuses not to do it.

I do believe, if one self determine to do something – it will happen. If one self always give excuses – one self will only stand still at one point and will never move forward.

We, as human can plan & GOD determined the outcome BUT if we do not corporate – how do you expect GOD to help?!

Marriage? Parent? ??

When I was driving to work today, something cross my mind. Something I not so sure myself, I guess I will only know when my spirit depart from my body.

"No one tell me that marriage is hard and being a parent is twice as hard." ~ from "Marley & Me" movie.

Two persons from different background, different up-bringing, different character, different behaviour and the list can go on and on. So this two persons will living together under one roof and soon need to learn how to tolerant, how to share, how to divide, how to love, how to being loved and on & on & on.

When a baby come about, things change again. Hubby upgrade to daddy. Wife upgrade to mommy. And you know what - everything start like day 1. A daddy learn to be a daddy. A mommy learn to be a mommy. A baby learn to be a child.

Upon that time, life is so excited until when the baby learn to talk. Throwing tantrum when his/her needs not fulfill. House fills of noise pollution. And yet, do you enjoy life without a baby?

Nah.... life without a baby - is like life stand-still in that point where we as hubby & wife will never grow-up.

In some point of time, you wish you can turn back the clock or you wish to stand-still at one place and hoping not to move on. You may do like that but by doing that you hurt the person you love dearly without you notice.

Being a parent is a full-time commitment (of course) but it also reflect on you. Nothing but only you. Babies like a white sheet of paper - they know nothing at all. We as the parent paint the colors onto that paper - how we mould them - how we want them to be.

From day-to-day, the babies grow into you nothing but just like you. If you scream so much, they will act like you and behave like you. If you are nice, they are nice too. And we refer them as "little monster". LOL. Do you think : actually we are the "BIG MONSTER"?

With all this things happen, will husband & wife stand strong? Hold on to their believe? Still love each other dearly? Become grumphy together? Still be faithful?

It is never easy in life. It is sweet sometime. It is bitter sometime. And you know what? This make life interesting. But how long... how long you can hold on to your believe, to love your husband / wife, to stay faithful, to grow old & grumphy together.... HOW LONG????

No one... really... NO ONE can answer that. Relationship working based on trust. We can hope, wish and pray.

We learn every single day. No exception. Everyone does. It is really depends how you view it.

No one can change you except yourself. No one can mould you into something you do not want to unless you let them. Whatever you do or did... either you hurt your loves one or you love them. Everything start from you.....

Good day everyone!!!

Read Malaysia 2009 @ MIECC, Mines Resort City

Plenty of books. Plenty of people and plenty of cars as well. The novel book I brought at this fair only cost me for RM 5 (Normal Price : RM 15.00 - RM 19.70). Really cheap. I end-up buying 5 novels.

The children education CD such as Barney, Thomas and the Train @ RM 11 each.

Should visit if you can. End date : 7 June 2009 @ 11am till 10pm.

Bukit Jalil Park @ Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

This park is a huge park but not as huge as Titiwangsa. It is enough to make you sweat from the tip of your hair till the tip of your toes. Yesterday, the wheather is HOT... really HOT even though my family & I were there at about 5pm and it still HOT.

Nice scene and views and I saw monkeys... plenty of them. Nice place to have a walk and I just love to see my son walking with his daddy. The way they walk are the exactly the same... LOL... Like Father Like Son......

The fountain is at the other entrance but the park are connected and it got 2 man-made pools. The other side of the park is nicer and huge as well.

I saw a couple taking wedding photograph.... I am still thinking of taking another set of wedding photo....still thinking... have not make-up my minds yet. Me? Crazy? Is it? LOL.... Well, I guess I love to put memories on hold... and the only way to do that is through photograph... I meant nice photograph. I love the feelings, looking at the picture to see myself years back. Well, that is another story... do not want to dread too far from the park... :P

Here are some pictures for your viewing pleasures. Enjoy....

My very own calculation

I developed this long time ago about 10 years back and I continue to improve it when I came across something interesting. :P

One of my favorite in advancing my skill in Excel formula. LOL.

Anyway, this is actually used to pin-point when is my ovulation and to increase the conceive chances.

Then later on, when I knew about "Shettles Method" - I added when should start to have sex and when not-to to have a baby boy or girl.

Then, it went on and on for estimation baby date dues (40 weeks from the last period) because I want to be the first one to know instead hearing from the doctor.

Then later I wish to know, when the baby really born on the estimate date dues, what is the zodiac like and so on, so I develop this to entertain my curiosity. LOL :)

Anyway, this developed for my own use only.

P/S: Sorry, this is not for distribution. Use it at your own risk.

P/S: I taught a friend of mine about 4 years ago on how to calculate the safe period and I told her it is very important not to miss any day or else you will end up pregnant. She told me she will be very careful and you know what. She let Saturday & Sunday on leaves and she end-up pregnant. Well, she is blessed with 2 sons and one is on the way.

"Simple" Collection @ Kaylee Handmade Creations

Received a couple of request from friends of mine asking for a simple earrings. Well, I heard your requests and I came out with this “Simple” Collection. I figured out, if something that simple should be in sterling silver because somehow I knew when something is small and simple ~ we tend to wear it no matter where or when and sometime even forget to take off.

I love them… and I hope you love them too. Have fun viewing… For more on this “Simple” Collections, please visit Kaylee Handmade Creations.

Some of them for your viewing pleasure.

Taman TasikTitiwangsa @ 24 May 2009

My family & I went to this park on last Sunday. And you know what? It changed so much since my last visit about 7 years ago... There have boat paddling & horse riding. A fun things to do together and a huge park for you to walk around. Plenty of families are there during the weekend. Nice place to hang-out if you want to R n R.

Breast Pump

Back in Year 2006, when I was hunting for a breast pump. Not much choice back then for a good breast pump. The only selection I had back then, either Medela Or Avent.
And at last, I brought Medela Swing; an electric breast pump so that I can breastfeed longer.

On one event, when I was back at my mom's house. I only knew, I forgot some parts for my breast pump. I was really upset and I end up brought this Avent Manual Breast Pump.

And after using it, I really fall in love this manual breast pump. YES!!! A MANUAL ONE. Why I love it because I can pump 6oz of milk just in 5 minutes.

Nevertheless, I found Medela Swing at my comfort when I was tired especially after work or multi-tasking @ work (rushing to meet deadlines and pumping at the same time). Crazy me? huh? and you know what, I really did that. It helps the milk flowing. LOL. :)

I had 2 breast pumps and I use them all the time ~ they become my double breast pump. Well, I managed to breast feed my son till 13 months - which I am very proud of, even till now.

I went through a calculation on buying formula milk and invest in a good breast pump. It came out to be the same but if I breast feed longer then it is really long-term cost saving. And the most important, where can you find the best food for your precious baby. There is no way, you can buy breast milk - no matter how much you have and it is the best milk for your baby.

If I have 2nd child, I will invest in a Ameda double breast-pump. I heard they are good. :)

Pooh's Heffalump Movie

Among all the children education CD/DVD I have seen, so far, I still found Pooh is the best. The value teaching is so great. I really love it.

This Heffalump movie is a SUPER nice story. It teach about friendship, love, emotion.

When I watched it the very first time, I cried because the friendship is so touching, so real and so pure.

Thanks to my little son.

Häagen-Dazs® : My Favorite

My favorite at all times..... Häagen-Dazs®

KAYLEE. Pure. Original. Handmade Creations

"Kaylee" is our handmade jewelry brand name. The meaning of KAYLEE means PURE and that reflect to our creations ~ Pure & Original. Our new store is officially online @ kayleehandmade.blogspot.com.

Some of our collection as shown below.

For more, please visit us @ kayleehandmade.blogspot.com

Our Town by James Taylor

Long ago, but not so very long ago
The world was different, oh yes it was
You settled down and you built a town and made it live
And you watched it grow
It was your town

Time goes by, time brings changes, you change, too
Nothing comes that you can't handle, so on you go
Never see it coming, the world caves in on you
On your town
Nothing you can do.

Main street isn't main street anymore
Lights don't shine as brightly as they shone before
Tell the truth, lights don't shine at all
In our town

Sun comes up each morning
Just like it's always done
Get up, go to work, start the day,
Open up for business that's never gonna come
As the world rolls by a million miles away

Main street isn't main street anymore

No one seems to need us like they did before

It's hard to find a reason left to stay

But it's our town

Love it anyway

Come what may, it's our town.

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This lyric is from the cartoon movie "Cars". This movie I watched numerous time because of my sweet son because he really loves it a lot. Then one day, while I was sitting beside him and when this song started to play... he sang along the highlighted words above. Well, he is only 2 but he manage to get the tune correct and that really amazed me. I really do not know how many time he amazed me and the most important, it make me happy. :)

Finally....

I finally found this little brush in the hypermarket. I been looking for so long and finally I found it under Pigeon brand. What is this brush used for? To clean the straw in the baby drinking bottle as show below. I also been looking for replacement straw but still no luck till now & everytime I need to buy a new drinking bottle.

My Very First DIY Ring

My first twist on this ring and it turn out better than I expected. LOL... I really love it.

My Garbage Enzyme

This batch of garbage enzymes are ready to be release. Not sure when yet but the color seems to be getting darker. The longer I keep, the better it will be.


My new batch of garbage enzyme - will be ready in 3 months time. Thanks to all my colleague for contribute the empty bottle.

Mango Lassi

I tried another fruit lassi : Mango. Tasted nice but I still prefer dragon fruit. I love it rich - so I add more yogurt.

Nappy Rash Cream

Good combination for nappy rash : Forever Aloe Vera Gelly + Forever Propolis cream.

Winnie The Pooh 123's

My son loves this CD a lot and the funny thing is I love it too. I love the way it present it numbers in a very fun way that it attract a person to stay on and finish the whole story. I love the songs too – a nice way to memorize the numbers – which makes my son to sing along (even though he does not know the whole song but he can sing part of it) & the most wonderful thing is he knows how to count from 1 to 10. And guess what?? He can do the counting over and over again.

Geninne's Art Blog

I am super amazed by her art work. I really could not understand how can a person have such a fine hand to produce such a thing. She is very talented in her craft and it shows in her work. I really love them.




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