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I find this is good when my friend, Heidi (from Holland) told me about it.

Thoughts

Human being is an intelligent living thing. The amazing creation of God.
It is unavoidable that you will face people of different characteristics, whether he/she goes well with you or don't.
I find some people can be very friendly and able to get along well with you but after 24hours, he/she turns a 180 degree. He/she became immoral and saddened.
I think everyone has an evil and good side, it's you that God test how well you balance it.
Why does school teach moral, that honesty is the best policy?
Do you feel good being honest? Or do you never feel bad of telling a lie? You decide.
Sometimes, I do feel being honest makes my day sunny when there might be many people choose not to. He/she might thinks that when everyone is lying, why not you?
I'm not trying to say 'I'm perfect' and never did a bad thing before, but knowing how to wake up from bad dreams is essential for life to move on.
This is a matter of personality. You, God and Devil will know what you do. Be kind to the nature.


How's your day today?
Mine is just as great as any other day.
I think I am an optimistic person but I can be sensitive.
Again, people is never lack of emotions. You can either be very happy today or sad after a couple of hours. It depends on what's going on.
People likes to see happy faces, none like the antonyms.
'Sigh' will not let your worries go away.

'If you worry, you will die; you don't worry, you will also die. So why worry?'

Complains will not do any good either.
Does showing people faces make your day better?
Sometimes, stop being self-centered is good, lend someone a good listen ear.
If things really went wrong and bad, a good cry will let every thing goes.
I love thinking on the bright side but not being paranoid.
Many countries in the world is seasonal, with winter, spring, summer and autumn.
Similiarly, human can also be temperate. What's yours?

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I think, religion helps people to be good at heart, but being religious by mouth is not working, too.
Well, does zodiac sign and horoscopes have anything to do with human character? I don't know, just maybe. What do you think?

Escape to the Woods

Date: 21st February 2009
Time: 12.15pm (approximate)
Venue: The Lighthouse

Alone, I went to the Lighthouse. It was my second visit in 2 months. This time, I went all because of an exhibition by an exciting young British Textile Designer, who graduated from Royal College of Art. She is Donna Wilson. Her theme is 'Escape to the Woods'.

The Lighthouse is a place for me to relax, strolling around while enjoying modern arts. I love the place. It also allows me to see rooftop view of Glasgow city centre.

I like the work of Donna Wilson, which her exhibition will ends in 1st of March. I quickly pick a Saturday for free entrance to the Lighthouse. She created a lot of creature with different character that is interesting. One of my favourite is:

Rill
Very lively, never stops running around, likes caterpillars and worms.

There are others like:

What do you think? They are cool and cute right? I love them. These designer stuff are utterly expensive. One doll cost more than 30quid! Her exhibition is worth a visit.

Since I had spare my Saturday lunch to go to the Lighthouse, will not just go to one exhibition, but also go to one of my favourite permanent gallery with the work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

His famous 'chair'

Here are some other captions, enjoy!

...... eat CHOCOLATE ......

Being a chocolate lover, I know chocolate is fattening and addictive. I can't stop hunting for new chocolates in the market, that they make me absolutely tempted to buy.

I think 9 out of 10 people loves to eat chocolate, and the 10th one usually come out with an excuse for not eating it. Many said that it's fattening to eat chocolate (I agree) but here are some (GOOD) facts for you, so that you will eat chocolate with more pleasure and less guilt:

1. Chocolate contains high levels of phenol, which helps to fight heart disease.
2. When eating chocolate, our brain will produce serotonin, which is a chemical that make us 'feel good'
3. Epicatechin, gallic acid, and flavonoids are the 3 chemicals significantly found in dark chocolate, which thought to protect hearts and reduce blood pressure. BUT, it's still high in sugar and fat, eat a bit of chocolate everyday and reduce other calories found in your food, or do more exercise!
4. Chocolate does not cause ance (pimples). Pure chocolate contains antioxidants, which actually aid in producing better skin. Some experts believe milk mixed with chocolate is actually culprit. LOL~
   
5. Research shows evidence that flavonol-rich cocoa stimulates neurovascular activity, enhancing memories and alertness.
6. An entire once of chocolate contains no more caffeine than a cup of decaffeinated coffee. {Imagine how much caffeine there is in a cup of coffee! Dont drink more than 2 cups per day, it's not good for your health}
7. Chocolate triggers the release of endorphins, which reduce the body's sensitivity to pain.
8. Medical complains that have been treated with chocolate include anaemia, poor appetite, mental fatigue, tuberculosis, fever, gout, kidney stones, reduced longevity, and poor sexual appetite. (WOW~~)
9. A study at Cornell University found hot cocoa has nearly twice the antioxidants of red wine and three times the amount found in green tea.
   

So now, what do you thick about chocolates? Are you going to eat them? Well. I think whatever you eat, either is chocolate or any other food, eat them in moderation. Balanced diet is still the most important. If you dont eat chocolate, you will miss the pleasure in it!

Life is short, eat CHOCOLATE~

Stop violating women..

I am a big fan of Rihanna, since her hit single 'Unfaithful' and 'Umbrella'... When the song 'Umbrella' was first announced, you can hear many places, either in the malls or radio, playing 'ella ella eh eh eh,...' It was so popular that it rhyme in many people's mouth.

Just heard from friend that there's something kinda serious happen to Rihanna on 8th February 2009, the day before Grammy Award. She was reportedly assaulted by her boyfriend (ex), Chris Brown in a Lamboghini after a pre-grammy party. Rihanna caught Chris flirting with another girl and question it to him. I think as a girlfriend, Rihanna's jealousy is right but why on earth Chris would be so angry and finally hit her on her face. Rihanna reportedly get bloody nose, a swollen lip and facial bruising. She is now recovering and resting in her hometown, Barbados.

Chris Brown is charged with USD$50,0000 and also need to attend a court case in March. He had shown a really bad example to the society for violating women. He should go to jail and should never appear in the public.

When I first know Rihanna is dating Chris Brown, I was thinking Rihanna has all the good quality and deserves to be together with someone better, much better than Chris Brown. My judgement was right, Chris Brown is just humiliating. The song 'Take a Bow' finally slips into real life for Rihanna. Dedicated to Chris Brown.

After that incidence, Rihanna's concert in Malaysia has put on hold, either to cancel it or postpone it, we dont know yet. Hope it's postponed. Rihanna's fan in Malaysia would really love to see her in person. I am one of them but I am now in UK so dont have the opportunity to watch her concert. Hope she comes to Glasgow again, soon!

To conclude, Rihanna deserves a better man. We should all hand-in-hand to protect all the women on Earth against violence.

Sorry.. I'm fussy!

Still remembering the first time I sat on a plane. It was my first flight which I took when I was a kid. Me and my parents also my grandma, going to Kuala Lumpur for sight-seeing and holiday. It was a Malaysian Airline flight.

I can't really recall how I feel. Not sure whether I was thrilled, excited, happy or nervous. I guess, I was befuddled by all the emotions.

Apparently, I have had countless flight, flying here and there. Of course, with the amazing creation by Wright Brothers, the gigantic bus has made a lot of things possible, bringing people together in a short period of time. We normally use a plane, not a boat sailing in the sea for many days and night.

Boeing and Airbus are the 2 main company of plane (like Benz & BMW), currently in big operation. Concorde is not in service anymore. I was wondering does it feels like when sitting in this plane. I don't have the chance...

Just few years ago, Airbus announced they designed a new and largest passenger plane, bigger than Boeing-747, it's the Airbus A380. The 'fully-double-decker' plane is just gigantic. As I've said in my previous blog(click here), I myself enjoy my flight from London to Singapore using A380, which first land in London Heathrow Airport on 18th March 2008 (can't believe I still remember this!). It was upper deck that I sat on with economy class (of course!!!), which normally upper deck is for Business Class in B-747. Singapore Airline is the World's Number One Airline, with 5-star Ranking, together with Malaysia Airline, Cathay Pacific, Asiana Airline and Qatar Air.

Singapore Airline being the primary airline to use A380. I am concern if they fly to London on long haul flight back to Kuala Lumpur or Singapore.

Second Airline which starts to use A380 is Emirates (UAE Airline). They fly with A380 from Dubai to US and to London recently.

Just recently, Qantas Airways (Australian Airline, world oldest airline in English speaking world.) received their order of A380. They are flying to London and back to Singapore as well, not on daily flight like Singapore Airline but on certain dates! I am happy! Yeah!

I am looking forward to my next flight with Qantas A380. I purposely pick the flight so that I can sit in this big bus! See, told you I am being picky! Many said there isnt any difference in sitting in a Boeing-777, Boeing-747, Airbus-330 or Airbus-380. HERE, I tell you, I am very demanding for an impeccable inflight-service and needs a nice, comfy and pleasant long-haul flight!

44668800 seconds!

I can't believe that I've came to UK for 517 days, since I first came in 2007!
Unbelievable.

I think it's time for me to evaluate myself, whether I've grown stronger, tougher, more independent and wiser? How's my walk with God?

After these 1 year 4 months and 29 days, I think I've learn something through life. I think I:
- am more independent
- speaks better English (maybe?)
- adapted to the Western society
- know people of many country
- am more social
- have more exposure to different culture
- seen different places
- learns how to cook
- can do my own laundry
- am able to face all 'ups and downs' myself
- and the list goes on....

Many includes things that I cannot get in Malaysia. I am growing up and will keep going. I shall keep my strong faith with God. I still have at least another 850 days before I graduate. I am half way through now!! Keep on going~