Understanding replied by rlsh07 @ Sat, 12 Apr 2008 18:40:31 +0800

rlsh07 — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 18:40:31 +0800

Most Caring Child replied by JennTS @ Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:59:14 +0800

JennTS — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:59:14 +0800

The last one brought a tear to my eye. =)

MadTv No Frills Airlines replied by Phoebie @ Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:32:23 +0800

Phoebie — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:32:23 +0800

http://youtube.com/watch?v=gSJwzYiB_Pc

no this isn't something inspiring

just for some laughs

Bananas replied by Phoebie @ Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:37:24 +0800

Phoebie — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:37:24 +0800

Originally posted by Ferret:

Phoooobbiiieee~

Bananas replied by LatecomerX @ Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:33:05 +0800

LatecomerX — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:33:05 +0800

"Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation."

ConverseIy, I have only heard that eating bananas will make you more likely to be bitten by a mosquito within the next few hours after consumption.

Bananas replied by Ferret @ Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:26:22 +0800

Ferret — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:26:22 +0800

Originally posted by Phoebie:

hi Ferret

Phoooobbiiieee~

Bananas replied by Phoebie @ Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:23:37 +0800

Phoebie — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:23:37 +0800

Originally posted by 798:

banana ish women's best friend too.

Bananas replied by 798 @ Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:23:01 +0800

798 — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:23:01 +0800

banana ish women's best friend too.

Bananas replied by Phoebie @ Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:20:41 +0800

Phoebie — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:20:41 +0800

Originally posted by Ferret:

si ah lau

hi Ferret

Bananas replied by Ferret @ Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:19:59 +0800

Ferret — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:19:59 +0800

si ah lau

Bananas replied by Phoebie @ Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:15:53 +0800

Phoebie — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:15:53 +0800

got this from an email

A professor at CCNY for a physiological psych class told his class about bananas. He said the expression 'going bananas' is from the effects of bananas on the brain. Read on:

Never, put your banana in the refrigerator!!!
This is interesting. After reading this, you'll never look at a banana in the same way again.

Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes. But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school ( England ) were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.

Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.

Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and chips. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.

Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a 'cooling' fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand , for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.

Smoking &Tobacco Use: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels.. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.

Strokes: According to research in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!

Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!

So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, 'A banana a day keeps the doctor away!'

want a quick shine on your shoes? Take the INSIDE of the banana skin, and rub directly on the shoe....polish with dry cloth. Amazing fruit !!!

George Carlin's Views on Aging replied by Phoebie @ Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:58:12 +0800

Phoebie — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:58:12 +0800

when i'm young tend to eagerly wait for 21 years old..

upon reaching mid twenties.. i tend to tell newly met peers i'm 18 and they believe

George Carlin's Views on Aging replied by rlsh07 @ Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:04:13 +0800

rlsh07 — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:04:13 +0800

George Carlin's Views on Aging

Do you realize that the only time in our lives when we like to get old is when we're kids? If you're less than 10 years old, you're so excited about aging that you think in fractions.

'How old are you?' 'I'm four and a half!' You're never thirty-six and a half. You're four and a half, going on five! That's the key

You get into your teens, now they can't hold you back. You jump to the next number, or even a few ahead.

'How old are you?' 'I'm gonna be 16!' You could be 13, but hey, you're gonna be 16! And then the greatest day of your life . . You become 21. Even the words sound like a ceremony . YOU BECOME 21. YESSSS!!!

But then you turn 30. Oooohh, what happened there? Makes you sound like bad milk! He TURNED; we had to throw him out. There's no fun now, you're Just a sour-dumpling. What's wrong? What's changed?

You BECOME 21, you TURN 30, then you're PUSHING 40. Whoa! Put on the brakes, it's all slipping away. Before you know it, you REACH 50 and your dreams are gone.

But wait!!! You MAKE it to 60. You didn't think you would!

So you BECOME 21, TURN 30, PUSH 40, REACH 50 and MAKE it to 60.

You've built up so much speed that you HIT 70! After that it's a day-by-day thing; you HIT Wednesday!

You get into your 80's and every day is a complete cycle; you HIT lunch; you TURN 4:30 ; you REACH bedtime. And it doesn't end there. Into the 90s, you start going backwards; 'I Was JUST 92.'

Then a strange thing happens. If you make it over 100, you become a little kid again. 'I'm 100 and a half!'
May you all make it to a healthy 100 and a half!!

HOW TO STAY YOUNG
1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height. Let the doctors worry about them. That is why you pay 'them.'

2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down.

3. Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever. Never let the brain idle. 'An idle mind is the devil's workshop.' And the devil's name is Alzheimer's.

4. Enjoy the simple things.

5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.

6. The tears happen. Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person, who is with us our entire life, is ourselves. Be ALIVE while you are alive.

7. Surround yourself with what you love, whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever. Your home is your refuge.

8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.

9. Don't take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county; to a foreign country but NOT to where the guilt is.

10.Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity.

AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take,but by the moments that take our breath away.

12 Stress Reducers For You replied by Ed11790 @ Sun, 16 Mar 2008 05:57:25 +0800

Ed11790 — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 05:57:25 +0800

meditating will reduce stress…..................lol

Most Caring Child replied by Ed11790 @ Sun, 16 Mar 2008 05:55:35 +0800

Ed11790 — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 05:55:35 +0800

so touching…...........wouldnt it be great if we had a lot of nice kids in this world…......instead of little kids growing up to be killers and robbers…..........

12 Stress Reducers For You replied by Phoebie @ Sun, 16 Mar 2008 01:50:18 +0800

Phoebie — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 01:50:18 +0800

12 Stress Reducers For You

By: Kim Olver

If you are familiar with the concept of “Inside Out Thinking,” then you already know that I don’t conceptualize stress as something that exists outside of you. It is actually something you create inside. Stress is a behavior you create to help you get something you want. The only way to reduce stress is to empower yourself to take control of what you can control—namely your actions and your thoughts. You may not believe you can control what you think but with patience, persistence and practice it is not only possible but critical to maintaining a positive state of mental health.

Because the holidays are often a stressful time of the year for many, I wanted to give you a dozen ideas for things you can do or think differently to help reduce your stress level.

1. Rational Thinking — often irrational thoughts contribute to your stress levels. What are irrational thoughts? Things like “everyone must like me for me to be worthwhile.” Or, “I have to complete everything on my ‘To Do’ list everyday in order to be a success.” Or, “I can’t let anyone in my house unless it is spotless.” Irrational thoughts are not true—that’s why they are called irrational. However, you can actually convince yourself these beliefs are true, and when you believe them your stress level can soar. For example, if I actually think the only way for me to be worthwhile is if every person I meet likes me, can you imagine the stress I will create for myself trying to get everyone to like me? Check your thinking and make sure your thoughts are rational. You may need to ask someone you trust to help you with this because if you actually believe the irrational thoughts, then you will have a difficult time recognizing they are irrational.

2. Inside Out Thinking — Instead of spending your time focused on things over which you have no control, look at the situation and choose the best response available to you. The only things you really have control over is what you do and what you think. You really can’t change others. Make sure you take a proactive approach to life’s situations by looking at what you can do or think differently to improve the situation. This also means no longer pointing the finger outside of you for the source of your problem or unhappiness. If you are in pain over something, then it is your responsibility to fix it the best you can.

3. Time Management — find a time management system that works for you and implement it. You have the same amount of time in a day as everyone else, yet some people are far more productive than others. They have discovered a way to maximize their moments to get the most out of each of them. There are many time management experts out there who have different systems. However, I think time management is similar to dieting. There is not a one size fits all approach. You need to find a system that works for you and follow it.

4. Fun Activities — make a list of things you love to do: pleasurable activities. When was the last time you engaged in them? Taking care of yourself and making sure you schedule some “me” time is essential to keeping stress at bay. Even though you may think you have no time for pleasure, taking that time will increase your productivity when you do get down to business.

5. Relaxation — do you meditate, visualize your “happy place,” get massage or do some deep muscle relaxation? This is a sure way to reduce stress. When you get good at meditation and relaxation, it is something you can do in a very short period of time almost anywhere. It’s a great skill to develop and it will substantially help you manage the stress in your life.

6. Exercise — there has been a lot of research that shows a regular exercise program can be helpful in managing the negative, physical symptoms of stress. This does not have to be any strenuous exercise. It could be as simple as going for a walk but physical activity provides a release of the stored energy of stress.

7. Healthy Living — there are some known links to substances that stress our bodies. If you reduce or eliminate these things from your lifestyle, you will reduce physical stress. Some things to look at are drugs, alcohol, nicotine, sugar and caffeine. If you use any of these substances on a moderate or higher level, you can be creating stress for yourself.

8. Sense of Humor — when you can find the humor in stressful situations, you can laugh your way through life. Laughing releases the body’s natural endorphins and will ward off potential stress before it even begins. It is most helpful when you can laugh at yourself and find humor in everyday situations.

9. Support System — having a healthy support system will help. You need to decrease the toxic people in your life and increase the nourishing ones. We all have those who will suck the life out of us if we let them and then there are others who will support us in our time of need. Look at reducing the former and expanding the latter.

10. Assertiveness — develop the ability to take care of your needs without interfering with others getting their needs met. Be able to say “no” when it will best support you. You can stress yourself out when you always put other people’s needs and desires ahead of your own.

11. Experience the Arts — there is something about the arts that will sooth many. It could be music, art, dance, or nature’s art but setting aside time to appreciate life’s beauty can act as an immunization against stress.

12. Spirituality — develop a personal sense of your spirituality. This does not necessarily have to be religion. It can be a calm, a peace, a sense of the order of life. When things get stressful, you can rely on your spirituality to help you through. You may develop beliefs about everything happening for a reason, the Higher Power will take care of things or there are always positive experiences with the negative. Spirituality can help you make sense of things that otherwise wouldn’t make sense.

Stress is not inevitable. You definitely do NOT have to be a victim of it. Know that you are choosing it. Know that you are getting something from it and then make a conscious decision about whether or not you want to continue on your same path or do something different.

Most Caring Child replied by Phoebie @ Sun, 16 Mar 2008 01:48:51 +0800

Phoebie — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 01:48:51 +0800

Teacher Debbie Moon's first graders were discussing a picture of a family.

One little boy in the picture had a different hair colour than the other members.

One of her students suggested that he was adopted.  

A little girl said, 'I know all about adoption, I was adopted..'  

'What does it mean to be adopted?', asked another child.

‘It means', said the girl, 'that you grew in your mommy's heart instead of her tummy!'

Most Caring Child replied by Phoebie @ Sun, 16 Mar 2008 01:48:21 +0800

Phoebie — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 01:48:21 +0800

On my way home one day, I stopped to watch a Little League base ball game that was being played in a park near my home.

As I sat down behind the bench on the first-base line, I asked one of the boys what the score was 'We're behind 14 to nothing,' he answered with a smile.  

'Really,' I said. 'I have to say you don't look very discouraged.' 

'Discouraged?', the boy asked with a puzzled look on his face... 'Why should we be discouraged? We haven't been up to bat yet.'

Most Caring Child replied by Phoebie @ Sun, 16 Mar 2008 01:47:38 +0800

Phoebie — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 01:47:38 +0800

Whenever I'm disappointed with my spot in life, I stop and think about little Jamie Scott. Jamie was trying out for a part in the school play.

His mother told me that he'd set his heart on being in it, though she feared he would not be chosen.   

On the day the parts were awarded, I went with her to collect him after school. Jamie rushed up to her, eyes shining with pride and excitement.

Guess what, Mom,' he shouted, and then said those words that will remain a lesson to me.....'I've been chosen to clap and cheer.'

Most Caring Child replied by Phoebie @ Sun, 16 Mar 2008 01:46:54 +0800

Phoebie — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 01:46:54 +0800

An eye witness account from New York City , on a cold day in December, some years ago: A little boy, about 10-years-old, was standing before a shoe store on the roadway, barefooted, peering through the window, and shivering with cold.  

A lady approached the young boy and said, 'My, but you're in such deep thought staring in that window!'  

'I was asking God to give me a pair of shoes,’ was the boy's reply. The lady took him by the hand, went into the store, and asked the clerk to get half a dozen pairs of socks for the boy. She then asked if he could give her a basin of water and a towel. He quickly brought them to her.   

She took the little fellow to the back part of the store and, removing her gloves, knelt down, washed his little feet, and dried them with the towel.  

By this time, the clerk had returned with the socks. Placing a pair upon the boy's feet, she purchased him a pair of shoes.   

She tied up the remaining pairs of socks and gave them to him.. She patted him on the head and said, 'No doubt, you will be more comfortable now.'  

As she turned to go, the astonished kid caught her by the hand, and looking up into her face, with tears in his eyes, asked her. 'Are you God’s wife?' 

Most Caring Child replied by Phoebie @ Sun, 16 Mar 2008 01:46:10 +0800

Phoebie — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 01:46:10 +0800

A four-year-old child, whose next door neighbour was an elderly gentleman, who had recently lost his wife.

Upon seeing the man cry, the little boy went into the old gentleman's yard, climbed onto his lap, and just sat there.   

When his mother asked him what he had said to the neighbour, the little boy just said, 'Nothing, I just helped him cry.'

Family replied by Phoebie @ Thu, 13 Mar 2008 01:21:08 +0800

Phoebie — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 01:21:08 +0800

so sweet...

If we could shrink the earth's population replied by LatecomerX @ Wed, 12 Mar 2008 02:31:31 +0800

LatecomerX — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 02:31:31 +0800

Nice article.

life replied by LatecomerX @ Wed, 12 Mar 2008 02:19:09 +0800

LatecomerX — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 02:19:09 +0800

"...life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes."

- Andy Rooney

life replied by rlsh07 @ Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:30:43 +0800

rlsh07 — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:30:43 +0800

Life is like having a cup of tea.
You sit by the side of the window, lift the cup and take a careless sip,
Only to realize, somebody forgot to put the sugar.
Too lazy to go for it you somehow struggle through the sugarless cup.
Until you discover un-dissolved sugar crystal sitting at the bottom...

---That's Life---

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