through my window

I love it that I am writing this at the spur of the moment.

I love it that we are going out for lunch shortly.

I love it that I have time to write this.

I love it that I sing about God everyday.

I love it that I can still stay up till 6am even though I had only 5 hours sleep the day before.

I love it that I can still write a decent report right up to 6am, on the dateline day.

I love it that I have got only one day of classes this week.

I love it that I am attending a good school.

I love it that I can still make some friends happy.

I love it that I am surrounded by friends.

I love it that we do homework together.

I love it that we can stay warm in our living room.

I love it that I have my down jacket when I am out.

I love it that UK's desserts are awesome.

I love it that my parents call when I am super busy.

I love it that I am still updated with things from home.

I love it that I am still part of the conversation at home.

I love it that I can wake up from sleep as I like.

I love it that the sun has been has been waking me up everyday at the same time, for the last 3 days.

I love it that the sun shines through my window.

I love it that You are part of my life.

- Happy Thanksgiving -

oh my sunshine

FML.. I slept at 6am on Tuesday morning.. and woke up at 2.30pm. And at 2.30pm, it was nearly dark.

I slept when it was dark, and woke up when it was barely bright. FML. Who took my sunshine while I was snoozing?

It will get worse I think. Sunset could be as early 3pm i think.

Here's hoping, wherever you are, enjoy your sunlight!

fall at Your feet

Freely You gave it all for us
Surrendered Your life upon that cross
Great is Your love
Poured out for all
This is our God





Lifted on high from death to life
Forever our God is glorified
Servant and King
Rescued the world
This is our God

let it snow

This place shall soon dissolve like snow
The sun will forbear to shine

But I will still wait everyday to see your glow
And hope will forever be mine

imagine

You may say that I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one

carry on

Another autumn day has come and gone away.
The last leaf has fall, cue start of chilly days.

As I stroll carefully yonder the hills
Knowing so well how I truly feel.
And then up I came to meet you
I smiled and so did you.

Heavans twinkled, out came the stars,
You never would know how lovely you are...

paracytes

I just find this really smart:

X issues a load of 10 pound coupons to their loyal customers.

And along comes Y; who didn't do anything at all but leech off X's hard work in promoting and distributing these coupons, by saying they too can accept the coupons at their store.

And, it's all fair game.

Bravo and well played to Y! Although, Y may lose about 10 pounds per customer, but they may have gained more new customers. X on the other hand... well just got p*wn-ed!

Truth about marketing, it's about getting new customers each time. Because loyal customers will usually always remain loyal customers, and new customers are hard to find.

This guerrilla marketing kinda reminded me of one which I was a part of. P was giving out free samples to customers who purchased a rival brand's products. And, yes, this is even fair game.

are you thirsty now?

How do you get your H20? Do you boil it? Get it from the tap? Or just straight from the bottle? Recently, a friend who came to stay over at our house said that although UK water is "drinkable" but it may cause hair loss.

I was a bit skeptical at first. But seeing that this came out from the blue, I had to allow myself to just consider the possibility. Well for one thing....

Rooney is as bald as a baby...

Then again, you may argue that he's only among a few footballers who actually are naturally bald.

Anyway, I tried to do a bit of info-searching, and what I found is that it's always advisable to use filtered tap water even when you are in the UK or US. Somehow they are unsafe although some people might say otherwise.

Countless of claims and reports have prove that the followings make up the impurities found flowing through pipes around the country:
1. chlorine
2. farm fertilizers
3. female contraceptive chemicals (and so... drinking tap water may cause one to gain weight)
4. prozac

Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) also revealed that pharmaceuticals are finding their way into the water supply despite extensive purification treatments used by water companies. Trace levels of bleomycin, a cancer chemotherapy drug, and diazepam, a sedative, have been found during tests on drinking water.

Now... going back to Rooney... Is it a coincidence that more and more people are going bald these days? Are the chemicals the culprit?

Long term side effects of this have not been studied well enough yet, but already there is reduced male sperm counts in many countries, and even causes deformed babies.

So what can you do about this? Try having a look at your at the bottom of your boiler. Notice any calcification especially at the metallic heater?

If you still want more evidence, try leaving out a glass of water in the fridge... or even in the open now since it's soooooo cold. Sedimentation will form... It's probably hard water (lime); but there may be other things as well... There must be other impurities as well causing it to be cloudy.

So, what are your options?
a) Buy a simple charcoal filtering system
b) Filtering jug
c) Filter system fitted to main water supply
d) Buy bottled waters.... everyday... (but they are environmentally unfriendly)

I have already opted for option (b)... it's already on its way...

So, are you losing your hair over this problem yet? Truth be told, it's more likely that hair loss is due to water from the shower or the type of shampoo you use, rather than the tap water we drink.

dub dub..

Random fact:

Washing a small enclosed toilet is like playing twister...


Especially when scrubbing the floor, you need to be a tad bit flexible...

tips to stay warm this winter part I

It's early November, and I can say that it has been FRRRRREEEZIING! For four days, the temperature has remained as a single digit. It serves to remind us, that, the temperature will dive dovetail from now onwards. As I type this post, the heater is blazing on my left, while the right side of my face is cold as ice (well not quite... 6 Celcius). I could raise both my eyebrows (not a flirt-move by the way), and it would seem like I am accentuating irony. I could smile, and it would seem crooked, like the grin of Two-Face himself. But that's scary.. So I shall digress... well more like the moon.

Anyway, the point is, we need to keep ourselves warm. Here are some of my tips:

1. Wear a cap; if not a hoodie. We lose a lot of body through our head (25% - 75%)! So, why not look cool this winter, and don that beret you have been hiding in your closet! I know I would... especially to a certain ADD class.

2. Wear something insulated with down feathers! My mom just couriered one to me; and it has helped me stay warm the last couple of days. Thanks mom! Down feathers are the soft fluffy feathers from birds. It's one of the best insulators around. One drawback though, if your down feathers gets wet, you won't be able to fly anymore it will become flat, and loses its ability to insulate. So wear it with....

3. Polar fleece or wool! Both can still insulate well, even though you get wet in this wretched weather!

4. Well, the idea is also not to get wet, so get a proper umbrella. Like mine :D Solid even in the windiest of days! *Touches wood* If you get wet, you get cold faster. That's the general rule of thumb.

5. Speaking of thumbs, wear a pair of gloves! Being waterproof helps... I mean the gloves; not YOU. I know you are.

In conclusion, wear thin natural fibre clothings; like cotton or wool. They trap heat easily rather than thick bulky materials. Scarf and socks are a big help. If you are looking to buy some more jackets; I would like to share this tip my friend taught me... blow through the material, does it stop convection? (windbreaker) Keep that in mind when you shop. Oh and buy colours which can soak up the magnificent sun rays :D You know what they are ;)

If you have boots; then good for you! My shoes is falling apart, and sometimes, I can feel my socks a bit soggy when I step on puddles. Perhaps it's time to get a pair of waterproof boots.

Also eat right, keep warm. Potatoes... veg... meat... fish... eggs... basically proteins. Basically a balance diet should be fine. And fine cup of hot drink :) *Slurps* What I do is keep a flask of hot water by my bedside. So when I wake up... yay! Instant warmth from a cup!

Other things you may want:

1. Vitamins. I was taking Vitamin C with Zinc; for immune system. Now I put myself on the multi-vits... giving priorities on Vitamin B... to boost my energy. You can take either or... or alternately.

2. Stock up with can foods (like soups) for the winter. Or... hmm.. instant noodles. A bit of each, since neither are that beneficial. I keep stocks of cookies. Unfortunately my milo stock s dwindling. Please let my parcel arrive soon! :(

3. Above all, drink plenty of water. Water is the elixir of life. It helps in metabolism of food. Then you will feel warm.

4. Carry some brunch bars around; like my Cadbury ones I buy from BM Bargain at Beeston Bus Station. Only 1 Pound for 6 bars. Good deal! Or if you like, nuts and raisins from Holland and Barrett; or free chocolates from Hotel Chocolat at Broadmarsh! :p

5. Final tip, just move around. Exercise! Burn some rubber flubber around that belly. Push ups, weight lifting, brisk walking... whatever helps for you. Don't sit statically too long... Which reminds me.... I need to wash the toilet now! See ya!

Stay warm! :D

of passion within

Each day, our life is touched by experiences; experiences we ourselves only know; but one which is understood and believed by others around us. These experiences does not need proof. These experiences are profound. These experiences remind us of the twist and turns of our lives. These experiences remind us of why we sing the song we sing.

These experiences does not need proof. These experiences may not be explainable to others. But these experiences are not incomprehensible. Why would there be a need to prove these? Would there be a need to have proofs of one's dream?

The deepest experiences of life does not require the fruit of reasoning, but of love.