Around the corner

Yes, the year 2009 is just around the corner in 3 more days to the Ox year. Not only that, my exam is also around the corner too in 5 days time. :(

This coming exam will be my last exam for the semester and is a major one for me. Hopefully i can go through it without difficulties.

May GOD bless me!

Merry Christmas!

To all my friends,

~ MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR! ~

When you finish putting it together, watch what happens...

Click Here: Santa's Jigsaw

HO! HO! HO!

Unwell

The blogger is currently unwell and tired and sleepy. The effect of the medication has made the blogger in the state of intoxication for the past few days.

But it does not affect the blogger to continue attending classes or revise for exam or working. The determination for achievement is still strong within the blogger to fight for the best.

"No matter how busy you may think you are, you must find time for reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance."

"I have found that if you love life, life will love you back." Arthur Rubenstein

Smart Deco

Welcome to Smart Deco ~

The front view of the shop

The view inside
















The view inside from other direction

The decorations

Bunga telur















Flower arrangement done by me

Sightseeing

A day of sightseeing around Georgetown area on 2nd Dec with Seetal after lunch.

Destination 1: Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion

Situated on one of Georgetown's oldest street, it was formerly the residence of Cheong Fatt Tze, a powerful Chinese trading and shipping tycoon in the late 19th century where success brought many accolades including the Vice Consul of China. After moving to Penang in 1880, he commissioned artisans and craftsmen from China to build a home befitting his social status. One of the largest heritage mansion in Malaysia, it was painstakingly restored by its present owners. With a built-up area of 3,000sqm, 38 rooms, five courtyards, seven staircases and 220 windows, its layout is based on feng-shui principles.

Note: did not enter the mansion as have to pay admission fee of RM12/person i think and that the guided tour will only start at 11am and 3pm which will last for an hour.

Destination 2: Cathedral of the Assumption

The whole view of the church.

The front view.

Cathedral of the Assumption was founded in 1786 at Church Street. It was so named because of the first group of Roman Catholic Eurasians from Kedah landed in Penang that year on the eve of the Feast of the Assumption. The church was later moved to Farquhar Street in 1857. The present building, erected by Father Manissol, openend in 1861. In 1955, the church was raised to the status of the Cathedral of the Diocese of Penang.

Destination 3: Penang State Museum

Located on Farquhar Street near Fort Cornwallis, the colonial-era building Penang State Museum was formerly the Penang Free School which was built in two separate stages, stage one in 1896, and when funds were adequate, stage two in 1906. The Penang State Museum is reputed to be one of the best state museum in Malaysia and exhibits paintings of Captain Robert Smith and the lovely engravings of William Daniell.

Other collections are former Penang Hill railway carriage, a handwritten Qur`an, old Malays weapons donated by the family of the late Dato’ Haji Fathil Basheer and etc. Divided into galleries dedicated to Penang’s historical communities, as well as particular historical events that took place in Penang, the museum houses a fine collection of old photographs, maps, historical documents, Chinese furniture, embroidery, costumes and other historical relics.

Note: admission fee is RM1 for an adult whereas secondary student is RM0.50. its worth the visit!

The Top Five Cancer Causing Foods

Live Life Without Limits!

And Tell This To Whom You Care!

The top five cancer-causing foods are:

1. Hot dogs

~ Because they are high in nitrates. The Cancer Prevention Coalition advises that children eat no more than 12 hot dogs a month. If you can't live without hot dogs, buy those made without sodium nitrate.

2. Processed meats and bacon

~ Also high in the same sodium nitrates found in hot dogs, bacon and other processed meats raise the risk of heart disease. The saturated fat in bacon also contributes to cancer.

3. Doughnuts

~ Doughnuts are cancer causing double trouble. First, they are made with white flour, sugar and hydrogenated oils, then fried at high temperatures. Doughnuts, says Adams, may be the worst food you can possibly eat to raise your risk of cancer.

4. French fries

~ Like doughnuts, french fries are made with hydrogenated oils and then fried at high temperatures. They also contain cancer causing acryl amides which occur during the frying process.

5. Chips, crackers and cookies

~ All are usually made with white flour and sugar. Even the ones whose labels claim to be free of trans-fats generally contain small amount of trans-fats.

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Brain Damaging Habits

1. No Breakfast

~ People who do not take breakfast are going to have a lower blood sugar level. This leads to an insufficient supply of nutrients to the brain causing brain degeneration.

2. Overeating

~ It causes hardening of the brain arteries, leading to a decrease in mental power.

3. Smoking

~ It causes multiple brain shrinkage and may lead to Alzheimer disease.

4. High Sugar Consumption

~ Too much sugar will interrupt the absorption of proteins and nutrients causing malnutrition and may interfere with brain development.

5. Air Pollution

~ The brain is the largest oxygen consumer in our body. Inhaling polluted air decreases the supply of oxygen to the brain, bringing about a decrease in brain efficiency.

6. Sleep Deprivation

~ Sleep allows our brain to rest. Long term deprivation from sleep will accelerate the death of brain cells.

7. Head Covered While Sleeping

~ Sleeping with the head covered increases the concentration of carbon dioxide and decrease concentration of oxygen that may lead to brain damaging effects.

8. Working Your Brain During Illness

~ Working hard or studying with sickness may lead to a decrease in effectiveness of the brain as well as damage the brain.

9. Lacking In Stimulating Thoughts

~ Thinking is the best way to train our brain, lacking in brain stimulation thoughts may cause brain shrinkage.

10. Talking Rarely

~ Intellectual conversations will promote the efficiency of the brain.

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The Main Causes Of Liver Damage:

1. Sleeping too late and waking up too late are main causes.

2. Not urinating in the morning.

3. Too Much eating.

4. Skipping breakfast.

5. Consuming too much medication.

6. Consuming too much preservatives, additives, food coloring and artificial sweetener.

7. Consuming unhealthy cooking oil. As much as possible reduce cooking oil use when frying which includes even the best cooking oils like olive oil. Do not consume fried foods when you are tired except if the body is very fit.

8. Consuming raw (overly done) foods also add to the burden of liver. Veggies should be eaten raw or cooked 3-5 parts. Fried veggies should be finished in one sitting, do not store.

We should prevent this without necessarily spending more. We just have to adopt a good daily lifestyle and eating habits. Maintaining good eating habits and time condition are very important for our bodies to absorb and get rid of unnecessary chemicals according to 'schedule'.

DO TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEALTH!