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Before and After Resignation

2007-12-13T14:24:00.000+08:00

I have tendered my resignation a month ago. I have served notice period of a month before I handed over my works. I have been working stressfully for the past half a year due to a lot of factors. My emotion...is similar to the picture above...dull, gray, uncertain.....

Although I am independent but I felt left out and alone when working in this company. I have colleagues here but they are with different division doing different business. My team based in Singapore so as to my superior. Up to today-last day I am with this company, she hardly called me to check what the status in Malaysia is. Whenever she called me, I know it must be something urgent.

I am lost especially when I started work in this company as the job function is very different and this business is rather complicated to me. I am doing service sales. As name implies, I am selling company service. What do I do? I create demands for my clients to use my service in organizing events, engaging us in getting world reputable speaker to give talks, develop marketing collaterals for them etc. In fact, I can do everything that the clients want but of course, with some insider considerations that should not be disclosed.

Service sale is not the same as selling products. I do not have a product sample to showcase to client what my company has done to enhance their confidence in working with us. It is so subjective that it is really based on the way how I can convince them. To do this, it involved lots of background search on the relevant company profile and the projects itself.

I resigned because I have got a better offer. This is a job which I believed is more suitable to me as I am always bored of doing sales. With the new job, I am no longer doing sales. YEAH, finally I got it. When I tender my resignation, I felt so happy and I still remember I had a very good sleep that night. Besides, I felt so much relief now as I no longer need to worry about my projects progresses. I see a light leading me to the correct way of getting out from the job that I do not really enjoyed.

Life is so great today. This is my last day with the current company. My emotion now….like reflected in the picture above. Bright, cheerful, relax and fun. I handover my jobs to my superior and now I am free.

I am going to have hairdo next week. I am going to have my facial treatment next week. I am going to have my keep fit plan starts from next week. I am going to shopping next week. YEAH…..I am going to enjoy my life to fullest next week.

Do you still write letter?

2007-12-12T15:40:00.000+08:00

There was a time I saw this huge letter box somewhere that I can’t remember where exactly now. The first thing that comes to my mind was; are there people who still write and post letter besides letter for businesses?

I have not write letter for long time. I remembered I wrote to friends and cousins when I was in primary school telling them how I am getting around in school. There were lots of puzzles whenever I want to post my letters. I do not know which side to write sender’s address and recipient’s address, I do not where I should paste the stamps etc. Later on, my cousin taught me through letter the correct way of doing this. I referred back to the same letter whenever I am confused.

I remember the excitement of waiting for letter. Normally, it takes about 2-3 weeks for a person to reply. I am the first to approach the postman whenever he came by my house. Letters will never get into the letter box if I were at home. Then, I screened through all the letters to see whether there is any for me.

From the writing on envelop, I can roughly guest who the sender is and I got it right most of the time. The excitement is always there whenever I received letters because it’s been long waited for. Besides, this was the only way we kept in touch at that time due to the lack of communication tools such as mobile phone, internet and etc that is easily accessible nowadays.

Letter box

I kept all letters in a box and I read it one by one when I am free. I enjoy reading letters. It refreshed my memory of how we got along together. I imagined what have been discussed in the letters and I do not feel bored after reading it again and again.

Now, I do not write letter anymore. Reason being, there are lots of communication ways to keep in touch with others. Whenever I miss someone, I can call them through mobile phone. When I need a simple reply, I send sms. When I need to update on certain activities progress, I send e-mail. When I want to share my photo, I send them my photo link. When I am bored and looking for someone to chat, I log on to MSN, YM. This is so convenient and I can get immediate response.

But, I missed something. The excitements of hearing from others do no longer exist. And strange to realize that, although communication can be done in a very effective way, my list of friend is getting shorter. The time spend with family lessen simply because I spend more time in front of these IT gadgets. People stay in the same house but they do not open their mouth to talk. Rather, they talk through spaces like instance messengers. They do not see each other face in real everyday but rather, seeing their photos they posted in website. Doesn’t this sound strange? But, this is to be continued because I can’t stay away from these.

Isn’t talking through IM better than no talking at all? YES. Isn’t seeing photos better than not seeing at all? YES. Isn’t call a lot faster and closer than writing letter? YES

Although I am a little bit emotional when I saw this letter box, but I am not going back to the old time again. I will leave a space in my mind for this sweet memory.

*Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are entirely based on my personal point of view and some light reading. This shall not be treated as reference and recommendation. Nobody shall be liable for any discomforts or side effects caused by the act as discussed above

Roti Babi - Yut Kee

2007-12-12T12:33:00.000+08:00

It was after Terry Fox Run the first time I went to Yut Kee Restaurant. One of my boyfriend’s friends suggested this place. I heard him saying roti babi; I thought this is something similar to Macau’s Pork Burger (豬扒包). I was not very satisfied with the pork burger I had in Macau reason being it is too dry for my liking. This is a good chance to give it another try as it is famous and they might have localized to Malaysian’s taste.

It was very crowded when we reached the restaurant, but we were able to get a table within 10 minutes. We ordered roti babi and some of their signature dishes like Hainanese chicken chop, toast and fish paste porridge.

Roti Babi

When the roti babi was served, I was stun as it doesn’t look like pork burger at all. It looks more like a french toast minus the butter on top. As you can see from the picture above, pork slices and Chinese sausage (腊腸) were cooked with onions and encased in bun sealed with eggs and deep fried. The crispy outer crust and soft bun make it a good match when taking together will its generous filling. The bun tasted pretty much a normal bun with very nice deep fried eggs aroma, together with the slightly salt filling, both of these compliment each other very well.

Yut Kee

35 Jalan Dang Wangi

Kuala Lumpur

2008 Zodiac Fortune Forecast- Pisces

2007-12-12T10:16:00.000+08:00

Pieces (February 19- March 20)

Keyword: Relationship

Relationship is key center of focus for Pisces in 2008. Relationship can be love, family, friends or at work. Pisces is always emotional and full of imaginary. In 2008, there are likely to have more obstacle in relationship that you need to handle it bravely.

In love, you always like to create romantic scene, but you are likely to attract unwanted person into it. This will leads to unhappy freindship at the end.

*Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are entirely based on my personal point of view and some light readings. This shall not be treated as reference and recommendation. Nobody shall be liable for any discomforts or side effects caused by the act as discussed above.

2008 Zodiac Fortune Forecast- Aquarius

2007-12-12T10:07:00.000+08:00

Aquarius (January 20- February 18)

Keyword: Stability

Aquarius needs to try to reduce the changes involve in all aspects. Aquarius feel uncomfortable when there are any changes/ movement. So try to follow what has been routine to you. 2008 is a year for stability for Aquarius.

For those who are deeply in love, please keep it low profile until the relationship is stabilized and watch out for third party. For Aquarius who need to travel outstation/ oversea, please inform you family to avoid unhappiness.

*Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are entirely based on my personal point of view and some light readings. This shall not be treated as reference and recommendation. Nobody shall be liable for any discomforts or side effects caused by the act as discussed above.

2008 Zodiac Fortune Forecast- Capricorn

2007-12-12T10:01:00.000+08:00

Capricorn (December 12-January 19)

Keyword: Fortunate

Capricorn luck is picking up in 2008. To them, luck in the love sector is encouraging. Instead of staying at home, Capricorn should go out for group activities more.

Capricorn is likely to attract lots of admirers in 2008. But do not be over shadowed by romance. Please do have a balance in career, family, finance and etc.

*Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are entirely based on my personal point of view and some light readings. This shall not be treated as reference and recommendation. Nobody shall be liable for any discomforts or side effects caused by the act as discussed above.

2008 Zodiac Fortune Forecast- Sagittarius

2007-12-11T09:04:00.000+08:00

Sagittarius (November 22- December 21)

Keyword: Finance

Sagittarius is likely to have a prosperous year ahead. However, please be extra careful in spending. Try to spend within you ability and the money luck will continue till next year. Make some saving and you will understand how important financial planning is to you.

Do not rush into new relationship; it will hurt. Romance can be a killer if you do not choose you partner properly. Try to understand a person more or you are likely to end up sour. If you are sure he/she is the one, go ahead and try to compromise and respect others decisions.

*Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are entirely based on my personal point of view and some light readings. This shall not be treated as reference and recommendation. Nobody shall be liable for any discomforts or side effects caused by the act as discussed above.

2008 Zodiac Fortune Forecast- Scorpio

2007-12-10T09:56:00.001+08:00

Scorpio (October 23-November 21)

Keyword: Work Hard

Scorpios are quite demanding on their own performance. This is especially true when it comes to empowerment. Scorpios want to control rather than be controlled. However, they do not always show this hidden desire to others. In 2008, they are likely the one who is the main player at the back controlling the progress of events around. Scorpios are likely to make an great impact on the activities they handled.

If you want to win over one's heart, you need to play a little trick to make the other party feel he/she needs you. However, this practice needs to keep up so that you can maintains the relationship developed. Do not take thing as granted and at the end, you will lose him/her. Give him/her more love and care and he/she will feel in love and in need.

*Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are entirely based on my personal point of view and some light readings. This shall not be treated as reference and recommendation. Nobody shall be liable for any discomforts or side effects caused by the act as discussed above.

2008 Zodiac Fortune Forecast- Libra

2007-12-10T09:42:00.000+08:00

Libra (September 23- October 22)

Keyword: Challenges

Challenges isn't a bad for Libra. It is just the main concerns for Libra in 2008. Libra is likely to face issues that they have never come across in the pass. since Libra is always undetermined of their decisions, it is better for them to face the challenges bravely and accept what will happen to them.

If you do not give yourself a chance, chances are you will never know how big and complicated a world can be. You will never know your hidden strength in counter these challenges and create another success story out of the difficult situations. If Libra wants to bring good fortune to themselves, it is advisable to take up the challenges. The more important thing that you should remind yourselves is challenge yourselves and not others.

Try not to be too calculative in relationship in 2008. Try to smile more and be more cheerful. You need to learn how to care about other's feeling and improve on communication skills. There will be commitment from your partner and you will gain from love.

*Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are entirely based on my personal point of view and some light readings. This shall not be treated as reference and recommendation. Nobody shall be liable for any discomforts or side effects caused by the act as discussed above.

Seeing Sunrise On Plane

2007-12-09T10:24:00.000+08:00

I am not a frequent flyer, and I do not like the feeling of taking long distance flight. Although I love to travel, I am still quite phobia of taking long distance flight reason being….I am always sleepless. I still remember the suffer I gone through three years ago when I traveled to the State. The whole journey was about twenty over hours from Kuala Lumpur to Los Angeles transit in Taipei.

I was awake for the whole journey. Luckily flight provides individual entertainment system. I almost finished watching all the movies available! And I have time to play games as well. It was so boring because everybody is sleeping except me. I hate this feeling as I felt lonely and helpless, to an extent, I felt insecure with this overly quiet environment.

Sunrise on plane

This picture was taken when I traveled to New Zealand a year ago. It was a mid-night flight but this time I slept a little on the journey there. Maybe I learned one tip: I sleep 2-3 hours later than the normal time I go bed the week before I travel. By doing this, I feel extremely tire and I am able to sleep a little.

When I woke up, I opened the window besides me and I saw sun rising. This was not the first time I see sunrise on plane but I always have special feeling on sunrise. It is a very relax and nice feeling whenever I see this.

I enjoyed watching it on plane. I can see thick cloud everywhere; under, in between and above me. The feeling is fantastic because I feel like I am really “flying” without burdens and worries. Besides, the dime and soft sunlight make me feel that my life is full of energies. It has to be a very good day ahead.

Compare to sunset, I prefer to see sunrise. Although sunset is more romantic especially going with my boyfriend, sunrise give me hope. Seeing the sun rising from the cloud slowly, the sunlight penetrates through the cloud layer by layer. Initially, the sunlight is so soft and tender and it gets stronger and warmer. I feel like my day is getting more energized and there are hopes everywhere. I also feel that I am having more care and love from people around me with the warm sunlight especially after a night of cold air-con on the plane. I always like my environment to be warm, of course not hot rather than cold as coldness make me feel unsecured.

Another sunrise picture taken in New Zealand

On the other hand, I felt sad when seeing this nice scene. Watching sunrise is quite a luxury for me in KL. Weekdays are always rushed for work in the morning. I am those who like to lazy in the bed before I can really wake up and wash up. By the time I get out from home, it is just enough time for me to reach office on time. Weekend….too bad, I always lazy in the bed till 12pm太陽曬屁股囖…Hence I have never enjoyed sunrise like what I had on the plane.

Watching sunrise on plane is really a good experience. For those who have the chance, do not miss this good opportunity as this is something not everyone can have.

*Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are entirely based on my personal point of view and some light readings. This shall not be treated as reference and recommendation. Nobody shall be liable for any discomforts or side effects caused by the act as discussed above.

Man, Woman and pig

2007-12-08T10:18:00.001+08:00

Human = eat + sleep + work + fun

Pig = eat + sleep

Substitute pig with human

Human = pig + work + fun

I.e. human-fun = pig + work

Conclusion: Human without fun = pig going to work

Man = eat + sleep + money

Pig = eat + sleep

Man = pig + money

Pig = man - money

Conclusion: Man without money = pig

Woman = eat + sleep + spend

Pig = eat + sleep

Woman = pig + spend

Pig = woman - spend

Conclusion: Woman does not spend= pig

Woman - spend = pig

I.e. Woman who no not spend is pig

I.e. Man earn because they do not want their woman to turn pig

I.e. Woman spend because they do not want their man to turn pig

Man + Woman = 2 pigs

Khmer Cuisine-Lok Lak

2007-12-07T13:40:00.001+08:00

Lok Lak is a traditional Khmer Food for Cambodian. It is served in most of the restaurants in Siem Reap, but taste varied depending on the chef. This is basically marinated pork or beef slices served with locally grown spicy green peppercorns.

The pork or beef slices must first be marinated before cook so that it is tastier. Besides, marinating the meat makes it more juicy and soft when it is served. This is a simple dish that everyone can cook at home cook food at for lunch or dinner. Lok lak go well with rice or salad.

Lok Lak

Below is the recipe that you can try at home.

INGREDIENTS:

A: MARINATE MEAT

150g pork or beef slice

½ tbsp sugar

½ tbsp light soy sauce

½ tbsp oyster sauce (optional)

B: PEPPER SAUCE:

1 tsp crushed black pepper

1 tsp vinegar /lemon juice

½ tsp salt

½ tsp sugar

½ tsp soy sauce

1 tsp hot water

STEPS:

Marinate pork or beef slices for about 30 minutes hours with ingredient A
Stir fry a small quantity of garlic till golden brown
Put in marinated pork and beef slices
Stir fried for about 5 minutes till the gravy becomes ticker
Remove from heat and served on plate with some tomatoes, cucumber as shown in photo
Mix all ingredient B together and served in saucer plate

2008 Zodiac Fortune Forecast- Virgo

2007-12-07T12:43:00.000+08:00

Virgo (August 23- September 22)

Keyword: Challenge

Virgo friends are not so lucky in 2008 and there are road blocks here and there. Virgo will have lots of pressures and stresses that help them to mold them into a mature person. Everyone has up and down side in life and you need to get through it yourselves. Learning from experience is easy to said, but when come to real life, people will tends to complaint about it. Take it positively; these are very personal experiences that nobody else except you will have.

Virgo luck in relationship is encouraging particularly when you are traveling. You are likely to meet someone you dreamed of in a holiday.

2008 Zodiac Fortune Forecast- Leo

2007-12-07T12:29:00.000+08:00

Leo (July 23-August 22)

Key word: Standing strong

Luck is picking up for Leo in 2008. However, this isn’t meant things will fall on your side. You will still need to fight for what you want, and you will be blessed. You will be able to achieve what you hope for if you work it out in 2008.

Leo have to work hard although they are protected from the unlucky incidences in 2008. Leo needs to re-look into their objectives in life and improve and adjust from time to time. You need to re-analyze yourself carefully and find your new direction. Your future is always in you hands, it depends on how you plan for it. Happiness is always in your heart and not from the sky.

For Leo who hurt in their relationship in the past, 2008 is a good year to start a new page in this sector. You are likely to attract admirers in 2008 especially for Leo who is more sociable. Social events such as friends' gathering, wedding dinners etc bring good fortune in love sector for Leo in 2008. Don’t just stay at home and wish your white horse to drop by. Go out and get it!

2008 Zodiac Fortune Forecast- Cancer

2007-12-06T09:18:00.001+08:00

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

Key word: Changes

Cancer felt their luck was pretty much uncertain the previous few years, but luck gets better in 2007. What will happen in 2008? Will luck continue be stable or will it fluctuates again? For Cancer, there are more changes and life is getting more exciting along with the changes!

There are lots of opportunities for Cancer when things around changes. As 2008 is quite a comfortable year for Cancer, do not be frightened by these changes. You will be able to rip the benefits from these if you are prepared to take up the challenges.

There will be lots of improvement in life, particular in relationship. For single Cancer, show more cares to people around you and you will find that you are a more likable person. But be cautious on newly known friends from opposite sex. Do not jump into serious relationship too fast.

*Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are entirely based on my personal point of view and some light readings. This shall not be treated as reference and recommendation. Nobody shall be liable for any discomforts or side effects caused by the act as discussed above.

2008 Zodiac Fortune Forecast- Gemini

2007-12-06T08:55:00.000+08:00

Gemini (May 21- June 21)

Key word: Family

2008 is an important year for Gemini to build their family relationship. They might have paying very little attention to their family in the past. Although family is always important to Gemini, but there are too much distractions blocking them from pay more attentions to their family. 2008 in a turning point for them where they will realize the important of it and will pay more cares and loves to their family members.

Gemini will spend lots of time to settle family issues this year. But do not be discouraged and feel unhappy with it. Even though this reduces your precious time to spend with friends, but at the end family is still the most comfortable and welcome place when you need helps or supports. Relationship with family is very important as they understand you better, they will know where and when to come in when you needed them. No matter how good friends are, very little of them can go to the extend of what a family members can offer. So, pay more attention to them!

Relationship is unstable for Gemini in 2008. It's rather a challenge for Gemini. If you and your partner can get through this difficult year, you are more likely to stay on with each other. Besides, Gemini needs to adjust their expectation. Relationship is a two ways communications and its always balanced with give and take.

*Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are entirely based on my personal point of view and some light readings. This shall not be treated as reference and recommendation. Nobody shall be liable for any discomforts or side effects caused by the act as discussed above.

Roses For Health

2007-12-05T11:35:00.000+08:00

Roses are most females favorite flower as it symbolized love from people they care. Girls always dream of getting roses from their partner/lover especially during important memorable dates. This is a phenomenon with no boundaries of age and countries.

Besides symbolized for love and care, little of us knows that roses pose beneficial effects to human as well. It has been traditionally used to ease anxiety, sooth sore throat and reduces fever. In modern days, processed rose petals are used for cosmetic purposed such as perfume, toner and etc.

Rose leaves and petals has cooling effect. These parts are later processed into tea; generally known as rose tea or rose petal tea. For people who have rashes or inflammations, taking rose tea helps to bring down fever/heat and clean toxins from the body. Rose tea/ direct application of rose water (a by-product from distillation) helps soothing the enlarge capillary beneath the skin, which help reduces redness when inflammation occurs.

Rose teas are believed to soothe mild sore throat by enhancing human immune system. It contains natural anti-inflammatory properties. It is helpful to relief sore throat, running nose, cough and cold. Take a cup of rose petal tea when you are having these conditions help relief from the symptoms.

Interesting and surprisingly there are people who used this as a laxative agent to enhance bile flow. This helps to stimulate and cleanse liver to soothe constipation.

For those who want to get away from their routine green tea for health reason, rose petal tea provides a good alternative. This is a caffeine-free anti-oxidant drink even suitable for people who is allergic/ resistant to caffeine.

Roses can be developed into aromatherapy oil or perfume due to its relieving scent. Perform aromatherapy with rose oil have uplifting effect on our nervous system and hence helps one to feel more relax. This also helps to improve insomnia.

*Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are entirely based on my personal point of view and some light readings. This shall not be treated as reference and recommendation. Nobody shall be liable for any discomforts or side effects caused by the act as discussed above.

2008 Zodiac Fortune Forecast- Taurus

2007-12-05T11:13:00.000+08:00

Taurus (April 21-May 20)

Keyword: Social

Social interaction is always Taurus weakness, but 2008 is a different for non-sociable Taurus as they are getting more active this year. This is a year where Taurus needs to reorganize their social circle. A good social circle will bring prosper and this is particularly true for Taurus in 2008. Taurus has good connections in both career and love sectors in 2008. They tends attract more helps from people they mixed around.

2008 is also a good year in love sector where Taurus attracts lots of admirers. However, please be cautious for your partner's feeling if you already have one. Besides, there will be some old un-settled issues arise. For single Taurus, they need to be more realistic is their partner selections. Do not be blind by outlooks, or finance or it will turns out sour.

If you feel uncomfortable with any issues arose, Taurus can stays away from the issues for a short period of time and it will be fine. This is especially true when you come across with demanding managers/ partners. Be sure you know what they really want and execute that with care. This will allows you to sail through 2008 smoothly.

2008 Zodiac Fortune Forecast- Aries

2007-12-04T16:37:00.000+08:00

Aries (March 21- April 20)

Key word: Achievement

2008 is a year of achievement and success for Aries. There will be lots of opportunities around Aries, please be alert and don’t miss it!

However, don’t rush into conclusion too fast. Have more passion and be patient in everything you handled and things will come out fine. This is very contrast to Aries nature where they always want things to be done fast. This is a year which Aries will need to take extra care.

Relationship wise, it’s a balance and fruitful year if you can spare sometime on your partner. You need to stay away from you logical mindset and take it openly. The more effort you put in, the more happiness you get from your partner.

2008 生肖運程

2007-12-03T16:24:00.000+08:00

2008 is just near the corner. This is a fortune telling website give you some inspiration for the coming Rat year.

http://www.cashstream.tv/FortuneTeller_Mise.php

Infants Food Allergic

2007-12-03T10:52:00.000+08:00

Parenting is always not easy especially for first time daddy/mummy. Although babies pose some similarity in general, every baby poses different characters when comes to their preferences such as cleanliness, food, sleeping habits etc. Taking cares of babies hence need extra passion to understand their temper, nature and preferences. The same is true when come to introducing solid foods, especially if the baby is having food allergic.

For babies about 4-6 months old, parents can start introduce some light solid foods to their baby. However, this needs not be rushed as rushing may leads to food allergic if not handled properly. Since babies only take milk for the first three months, their intestinal tract is not fully developed. if they are exposed to too much solid foods, their intestinal tract cannot digest and handled it which in turn, caused food allergic.

There are some tips to prevent food allergic:

Breastfeed

As breast milk is free from contaminations and chemical, this is the best nutritional source for baby. Although there are baby allergic to breast milk, but the incidence is very low.
Breast feeding mother should avoid peanuts, or any other trees’ nuts, fish, eggs in their own diet.

Hypoallergenic infant formulation

This formulation is specifically developed for babies who are allergic to milk. Mother can seek advice from their doctors on the suitable milk powder to prescribe

Introduce solid food slowly

Keep the same food for about 4-5 days. Observed whether symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting or rash developed. If yes, baby maybe allergic to this food and should be avoided.

Do no add seasoning

Sugar, salt or other additive should be avoided to solid food as baby taste-bud is very sensitive to these additives. It is tastier for adult but too much for babies.
Baby's digestive system is not fully developed. Introducing additives may caused more works to their internal organ.

Avoid caffeine, carbonated drinks, peanuts or peanuts butter
Consult your doctor

As doctor are professional and knowledgeable, they are able to give the most appropriate solution for food allergic in babies

*Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are entirely based on my personal point of view and some light reading. Nobody should be liable for any discomforts or side effects caused by the act as discussed above.

Make Up with Oily Face

2007-11-29T18:02:00.000+08:00

Flawless, smooth and clean makeup is always my dream as I am having oily skin. Besides, I also have high forehead which make my complexion look worst then it is when it shine. These two constructive effects make my face look oily rather than shining or radiant. My makeup looks patchy and doesn’t last long.

To avoid this, I always look for oil control products, hoping that it helps to reduce oil production. Some of it helps, but some caused my complexion becomes dry and peeling off. I had hard time trying out new products in the market hoping I will finally get something suits me.

However, I got some tips to share with people who are having the same problem.

Wear as little makeup as possible.

This allows makeup to look more natural without the patchy and blotchy feel.
Besides, as I apply less makeup, I spend less time on removing it and my face naturally do not lost that much of moisture compare to last time.
It is easier to touch up in the mid-day if needed as the foundation layer is thin. I just need to blotch off the oily layer and re-apply a thin layer of foundation. This can last me the whole day looking good.

Blotch off extra oil

Always use blotting paper to blotch off oil and touchup after that.

No shining and shimmering makeup

As oily complexion always shine after a while, stay away from these shimmering makeups especially foundation to avoid over-shinning face.
Used minimal lip gloss as this make face looks oilier.
Keep blusher soft and natural.
Use powder blush rather than cream blush as cream blush contain oil.

Foundation

Use one color lighter than skin color to cover up the darkening caused by oil
Use loose powder to keep face looks clean
Use powder foundation rather than cream and mousse foundation
Use oil control foundation if possible

Besides the above tips, a balance diet is important to a healthy looking complexion. Used light makeup to highlight the best features of your face rather than keep covering up the unpleasant flaws.

Apple Detoxification Diet

2007-11-29T15:50:00.000+08:00

An apple a day, keeps the doctors away. Does this slogan sound very familiar? Have you ever think apples can do more than keep you away from doctor?

I accidentally discovered apple detoxification diet from one website, which I cannot recapture the website address now. It looks simple and easy to carry out when I read about it and I decided to give it a try.

It was one of the boring Saturday that I decided to keep myself out from food and people. I prepared two different types of apples for that day and take it from time to time as I felt hungry. I felt completely fine in the morning and I thought I might be the healthy few people that do not experience detoxification side effect…dizziness.

Come to late afternoon, the discomforts started and I felt lethargic and dizzy. So…I made myself “hibernated” from then onwards. Besides that, I do not have any other symptoms. In fact, I don’t feel hungry even though I only took apples the whole day. I was quite surprise on this as I always tempted to good foods and always have the desire to munch.

The first experience is quite pleasant except for the dizziness. So I decided to continue on the following weekend. This time, I do not have symptoms of dizziness and tiredness as the previous time. I can even go shopping and watched movie on that day! And so….I continued this remedy for few weeks.

I started to notice the improvements from the forth week I started this diet. My complexion gets better. Not only with less breakouts, but also more radiance on my face! This is really rewarding as I always looking out for products that make my skin more radiant and even tone. Some of my friends asked me whether I changed my regular skin care products! I proudly told them no, I changed my diet.

Besides, the other improvement for me is my constipation problem. Although I used to take lots of fruits and vegetables everyday, I just do not have the habit of going toilet everyday. Now…I am doing my big business every morning smoothly.

Apple detoxification diet is very simple and easy to follow. You can skip if you are physically not fit or when you are busy. Just take a day rest at home and eat nothing but apples for 24 hours. You can take as mush as you want when you are hungry. You can take the raw apples to save the trouble of cooking or make into juices.

Lactose Intolerance

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Milk has always been associated with healthy life as it contains high calcium, vitamins and essential minerals. Unfortunately, most adults can't digest a significant amount of lactose; a kind of sugar found in milk. Hence, this condition is called lactose intolerance.

Lactose intolerance is different from cow's milk intolerance although both conditions shared similar symptoms such as diarrhea, gas and cramp. Cow's milk intolerance is an allergic reaction triggered by immune system. Lactase is an enzyme produced in the cells lining the small intestine. It helps to break down (digest) lactose into glucose and galactose which is then absorbed into the bloodstream.

There are three types of lactose intolerance:

Primary lactose intolerance
This is the most comment intolerance developed over time. As we grow, we consumed less milk then infant. Our body in turn produces less lactose. Some believed this starts as early as when we were two years old but most people do not noticed it until an old age.
Secondary lactose intolerance
This is induced by the environment such as injury to the small intestine, exposure to intestinal parasites and others which disturb the cells producing lactase.
Congenital lactose deficiency
This is a genetically inherited condition present at birth and can be diagnosed in early infancy.

Since it is an "acceptable" condition for most people, it takes minimal efforts to avoid or reduce its occurrences and symptoms.

avoid lactose containing products such as milk, yogurt, cheese etc
substitute with lactose-free milk or milk product
lactase supplement

Lactose intolerance is a very common condition affecting 70% of the population. However, it is not a life threatening condition. With proper diet, we can obtain the same nutrition and yet not compromising on our quality of life with discomforts result from lactose intolerance.