DORAEMON FREAKO!

In case sum of u find might not no this lil fact abt me yet, im A DORAEMON FREAK. Im also a junkie of its collectibles. Today, i found the theme song video of it. I thot this is too cute, tht i really haf this urge to share wif ya'all..Err, anyway, ps dun start avoiding me after this fact ok.

One horrid moment...

I was on my way home,walking towards the carpark when I saw a cat limping, wif bloody eyes, bleeding lips and hurting. There were blood everywhere. I was traumatised by what I saw, and called SPCA immediately. I freak out and I was on the verge of tears, yes I did. It really look like this poor creature had been abused badly. Oh y? Y?

I dun understand how sum ppl could partake in such despicable acts with not an once of shame or remorse. Disgusted by these, ironically, they had an audacity to call these outrageous acts as fetish? Tht is absurd! Are they not made from flesh and blood? Are they not human? I peeved juz thinking abt them. After being daunted by tht poor cat, I cant help thinking y these ppl can resort to such behavior and how I would have reacted if tht could have been my cat? Its too scary, it keeps haunting me...im very traumatised right now…I hope I wun have nightmares...sorry if I got carried away...I hope u can relate to what im feeling now and stop such cruelty at once. Now, i wouldnt want to dwell too much or i'll drive myself nuts. Now, i juz want to hug my cats.

Mummy's Girl!

Drove my mum around for a spin. Her personal driver for tht day..hehe.

On Mother's Day. Nutella cake, I LIKE!! hehe.

Pls pardon my mum in her tweety bird tees. Well, like said in my previous entry, she didnt want me to splurge any money on sum restaurant, therefore, we celebrated in our own simple way @ home sweet home.

Ibu, i love u!

HAPPY MOTHER's DAY!

How do u sum up the amount of gratitude you feel towards a person who invested a lifetime in giving and showing u love, respect, support and understanding. So how do we say 'Thank you' to a person who've been there to protect us, led us to be what we r & who we r, and her undying sacrifices? Easy, I'll say "Happy Mother's Day!" coz ur the BEST mom ever! U r PRICELESS!

Besides others who may have surprised their moms wif their preferences, mine came in different, i traditionally prefer to ask her myself...So, she told me she wants a dining table, and im really glad i can afford to buy her one, alhamdullilah. What more can i say, mother will still be mother...Thereafter, when i told her my plans to treat her at Swensens, she boldly told me ' aiyoh, y waste ur money, buy hwker food is juz the same as gd..lagi puas.

My mum used to tell me i love to sing when i was abt 5 yrs old, and she'll always get entertained everytime i sang for her. The great part is, she manage to get it all recorded! Oh gosh,tht was 19 years ago!! now i remember. I use to love tht song a lot...i juz kept singing it..I luv being a kid, who doesn't! Therefore, for sharing pleasure, I've converted the file to WAV, so u have the chance to hear it too..haha.

I'm all BACK...Revenge is SWEET!

Eventually, me & ct were suppose to go out for our DHL helium balloon date together, but sadly, weather doesn't permit us to do so..hence, we have to cancelled our plans. But instead, we decided to catch a movie together, 'Poseidon'. Ive never doubt ct of her choice when it comes to trailers like dis. True enuf. Hehe. We both enjoyed it. But, this may be a lil too familiar wif the popular storyline, 'Titanic'. Sumthing i would recommend.
Well ct,I had a blast! We shuld do dis again ok, dis time wif the group.

Together, on the same day, i guess 1 movie wasnt juz enuf for me to compensate wif the past week that i didnt get to do so.. this is where revenge takes place..cynical. So like i've promise my mum, both of us went on to catch the midnite movie, 'When a stranger calls'. Oh pls, if u intend to go watch it, pls! i personally wouldnt recommend it. I was all hype up, not until i watch tht movie! I nearly land myself into dreamland. However, it was still fun to see me and my mum wtching it 2gether, spending time like 'teenagers' ya rite..haha...

Coffee lovers, perk up and read on..

Often, ppl would tell me, 'coffee is mostly drank by older people, or the possible harm etc'. But wat abt its benefits? and ppl will say, wat benefits!?

So, to help dispel a few of the misconceptions, here are the latest findings on some of those less well-known health related benefits of drinking coffee.

Can Coffee Protect Against Alzheimer's Disease?

Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is one of the most common forms of dementia today and its prevention and treatment have become a major public health challenge worldwide.
Understanding the role of coffee as a protective factor has been growing, as scientific studies show that caffeine intake is associated with a lower risk for AD.

One such study undertaken nationwide in Canada (1), involved a group of 6,434 people. All were 65 yrs of age or over when the study began in 1991, and none showed any signs of AD. In 1996, of the 4,615 still alive, 194 were diagnosed with AD. Analysis of these 4615 people showed that coffee consumption, among other factors such as regular activity, was associated with a reducing risk of developing AD. Similar results for coffee were observed in a small Portuguese study (2).

Does Coffee Inhibit Sleep?

Many people blame coffee for disturbing their sleep and refrain from drinking it in the evening. We are all aware that coffee gives us a boost during the day and of its well known immediate effects on keeping us alert. This may mean it takes longer to fall asleep, but studies show that the dream phase of sleep remains unaffected.

One such recent study showed that drinking up to seven cups during a day is not associated with us enjoying any less sleep (3) and in another survey, involving 760 nurses (4), results showed that other factors such as age and family issues were more important in keeping us awake. In a study involving elderly women (5), there was no difference in caffeine consumption between good and poor sleepers.

Can Coffee Help Relieve Headaches?

Many people suffer from headaches, so new research that suggests a cup of coffee may help relieve the symptoms is good news to us all. In a recent study (6) 301 regular headache sufferers took a combination of a recognised painkiller (ibuprofen) and caffeine. 80% of the patients saw a significant improvement within six hours compared with 67% of those taking only the painkiller.

Caffeine is often added to pain medications because it improves their absorption and increases their pain killing effect. Many claim that the caffeine in a strong cup of coffee can help relieve a migraine or even end it if consumed in the very early stage of a headache. It is known that substances that dilate blood vessels, like alcohol, can cause vascular headaches. Substances that constrict blood vessels, like caffeine, can help counter the painful effects of blood vessel dilation in the head.


Does Coffee Affect Osteoporosis?

Given the growing awareness about the incidence of the degenerative bone disease, osteoporosis, in older women, the possible relationship between caffeine intake and bone health is a relatively new area of research. One recent study (7) showed that although urinary excretion of calcium increased slightly after drinking caffeinated drinks, the caffeine effect was compensated for by reduced calcium excretion later in the day, so the net effect was negligible and therefore on any development of osteoporosis or on bone density.

An earlier study (8), which looked specifically at the long-term consumption of coffee on the bone status of women aged 55 -70, who had little or no HRT treatment, produced similar results. Results showed that caffeine intakes in this study group were not associated with any changes in bone density.

Can Coffee Cause Heartburn?

Heartburn, or acid indigestion, is a very common and uncomfortable condition for which there are many possible causes ranging from eating rich or spicy foods to undue stress. In a study involving 394 patients with heartburn, neither the acidity nor the strength of the coffee was associated with their reported heartburn (9). Some people do report suffering heartburn after drinking coffee, but it is thought more likely to be associated with the meal eaten previously, rather than the coffee. There is also no conclusive evidence that drinking coffee is bad for the stomach or involved in the formation of gastric or duodenal ulcers.

Does Coffee Help Manage Asthma?

The incidence of asthma as a respiratory disease has increased significantly worldwide during the past twenty years. In some industrialised countries the incidence is now as high as 10% (UK) and 14% (Japan) of the population. The beneficial effect of coffee on asthma was known over a hundred years ago and coffee has been used to treat the condition in Scotland since at least 1859 (10). This benefit is confirmed by recent research findings. An Italian study of 72,284 people (11) showed that the incidence of asthma fell by 28% when they drank three or more cups a day.

Similar results were observed in the second National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (12) where, in a group of 20,322 Americans, the incidence of asthma fell by 29% and the incidence of wheeze fell 13%, when regular coffee drinkers were compared with non-coffee drinkers.

Is Coffee Addictive?

No. Whilst enjoying drinking coffee regularly may be described as a habit, and coffee is known to act as a stimulant and keep us alert, in no way should this be confused with it being addictive. Regulatory agencies such as the World Health Organization, has stated that, “There is no evidence whatsoever that caffeine use has even remotely comparable physical and social consequences which are associated with serious drugs of abuse” (13).

Evidence to support the claim that coffee drinking is not addictive was confirmed in a recent study (14), which showed caffeine did not act on the brain areas responsible for reward, motivation and addiction in the same way as amphetamines and cocaine. Likewise mild withdrawal symptoms, such as headaches and lethargy, experienced by some coffee drinkers, do not seem to relate to the quantities consumed daily.

Can Coffee Cause Dehydration?

The caffeine in coffee is a mild diuretic i.e it can increase the volume of urine excreted, but moderate consumption of coffee, up to 4/5 cups a day, has no greater effect than that seen with plain water.

Many people, including athletes and those travelling long haul flights, are often recommended to abstain from consuming caffeinated beverages. It is assumed that caffeine will exaggerate the dehydration and lead to impaired athletic performance or health, although there is no scientific evidence to support this assumption. In relation to athletes, nine studies, which have looked at the effects of caffeine consumption on the volume of urine, have recently been reviewed (15).

The author concluded that scientific findings confirmed that athletes and recreational sport enthusiasts would not incur detrimental fluid-electrolyte imbalances if they consume caffeinated beverages in moderation and eat a healthy diet. Official government advice for long haul travellers is to ensure a regular fluid intake to help reduce the risk of deep veined thrombosis. Coffee can contribute significantly to that recommended daily fluid intake of at least 1.5 to 2 litres.

See, how coffee can benefit ur health in many ways. Of coz, drink in moderation lah. I'm juz sharing.