another post of some outdated stuff.

something while out with xin and friends

attitude~

haha

something shot during the wee hours.

love the reflection of the moon.

or rather the light from the moon, shining onto the roof of the school hall.

and guess what, the best thing, it literally dimly lights up MY room.

i get MOONLIGHT in my room.

seriously bright, like OMG kinda bright.

for so many years, i've seen moonlight shone into my room, i dont think im the only one of course but it feels so good to see the moon and have its light shone into your room.

i used to face the moon a few years back.

er, like when i lie in bed i look up (facing up) i would see the moon and its so bright it's exciting! haha

but now i've changed the position of my bed i wont face the moon anymore.

but i still get the light. lovin it.

i've stayed up watching the moon for 3hrs before.

and my conclusion, IT MOVES. as you know it has to.

at that time i couldnt get to sleep. so i decided to do something. i got outta bed and the first thing i notice was the moonlight. the floor was so bright. a ahahaha.

so i took out my camera and started moonlight snapping.

it was fun. when i started the moon was like over head. after awhile it moved down...

then slowly in front of me... by then i was kinda sleepy.

so i went back to bed, and it was like half an hr or an hour before i'm actually gonna wake up.

at the bus stop

usual routine, waiting for bus in the morning.

found something new at the bus stop.

a new work of vandalism.

this person is really pissed...

i'm guessing a secondary school kid or it could be a really dumb adult.

fondue night 2

no pictures.
just a happy pea.
filled with chocolate.
hee.

fondue night 14aug08

daddy bought this huge bag of chocolate the last time we went to Vivo.
so yummy just like that.
i ate a few while waiting for the choc to melt. hee.

my favourite thing to dunk into chocolat fondue:

ORANGE!

we had banana

dragon fruit.

aunty lucy ran outta strawberries.

i was disappointed.

organic Kiwi.

the difference between this and the normal ones,

this is lighter in color and sweeter.

enjoying the wine.

while mummy and daddy had the Irish Ale

experimented potato chip + chocolat

= not too bad.

The Tinkle Tube

The Tinkle Tube is simple device that allows you to assist your little dude to go potty during the "oh so fun" potty training period. You can even use it as an emergency toilet while on the go.

- 8" L x 1.4"W
- Tube made of plastic
- Caps made of rubber

BENEFITS

- Reduces time in the restroom
- No need for toilet seat covers
- More sanitary than toilet seat covers
- Prevents the child’s clothes from getting wet
- Acts as an emergency toilet when traveling
- No need to entirely take off shoes, pants/shorts or underwear
- Packs easily into a travel or diaper bag (8")
- Reusable and washes out easily with soap and water or an antibacterial agent
- Prevents you from touching the child’s little soldier, which keeps you and the child clean
- Boys have fun using the Tinkle Tube TM

taken from: http://www.babyrockapparel.com/

pea: cool invention. love it. but the fact that it's transparent....... hmmm....

Beijing Natives - 北京土著

so many funny things popping up these days...

this gives interpretive mime/dance a whole new meaning

this is Johan Lippowitz (real name David Armand)


The full song with Natalie Imbruglia singing beside him
and later joins him with his actions


bravo~

Song: Torn - Natalie Imbruglia

found something...

ever wondered how the Beijing '08 logo came about?
found these picture from the internet.
decided to put them together for joy.

interesting~

Too much water can kill

Did you know that you can drink yourself to death? No, we're not talking about boozing here, just plain water.


Water makes up about 60 per cent of one's body weight and is needed in almost every process essential for life - regulating body temperature, lessening the burden on the kidneys and liver by flushing out waste products, and protecting body organs and tissues.


However, many people are unaware that drinking too much water during exercise in a short period of time can result in a condition called acute hyponatremia, or the dilution of the body's salt content of the blood.


This has potentially dangerous effects, like rapid brain swelling, which can result in a coma and even death.


What about the advice you read exhorting you to drink 11/2 to 2 litres of water a day? Does it mean water only or do other liquids and water content of foods count?
There has been much debate as to what should be the norm. However, the question of how much one should drink has no easy answer.


Associate Professor Fabian Lim, an exercise physiologist for the past 18 years, said that a person should depend on biological indicators such as thirst and the colour of his urine to guide his fluid intake when at rest.


A clear urine colour is ideal, added the programme director (combat protection and performance) at DSO National Laboratories, Singapore's national defence R&D organisation.
Depending on his level of activity and environmental conditions, one may require between 1.5 and 2.5 litres of fluid a day, which includes the water content in meals.


'We used to be taught to drink eight glasses a day but there is no known scientific basis for this recommendation,' said Dr Lim. 'Drinking by fixed volume is not reliable because everyone's daily fluid turnover is different.'


Research also shows that when engaged in physical activities, humans can lose up to 2 per cent of their body weight in water without physiological consequences or a compromise in performance.
Dr Lim recommends those who exercise regularly to establish a fluid loss profile.


They can do so by weighing themselves before and after exercise, then coming up with a fluid intake plan that prevents more than a 2 per cent loss in body weight during exercise. This helps to replace the amount of water lost as sweat.


Every 1kg loss in weight is equivalent to 1 litre of water.
Keeping track of the water loss is especially important in warm and humid conditions like that of Singapore, as one can lose between 1 and 2 litres an hour of sweat during intense exercise.
After working out, rehydration should also not be rushed but spread out over the next half to one hour.


'You should revert to your normal drinking habits. Drink comfortably and make sure that you don't feel bloated or feel discomforted,' said Dr Lim, who is also a member of the Singapore Sports Safety Committee.


Adding a tinge of salt to the water will also help retain it in the body.
Urine should be clear after about four hours.
Drinking lots of water too quickly will only induce urine production and does not help to replenish the water content in the body, resulting in an incomplete rehydration.
The bottomline: Drink liberally but be aware of the dangers of over-drinking.

We can lose up to 2% of our body weight in water without physiological consequences.



(taken from asiaone.com)

Why is Jiawei dragging the S'pore flag?

Where's the respect for the National flag, wonders a STOMPer, who was aghast that Li Jiawei, Singapore's flagbearer at the Beijing Olympics, allowed a part of the flag to touch the ground.Jeremy told STOMP in an email:

"While it is noted that our Team Singapore is representing us in the Beijing Olympics and hoping to bring back an olympic medal to do us proud, it is also very sad to see that our Flag Bearer at the Olympics Opening Ceremony - Li Jiawei is holding our National flag in such a position that it allows the tip of the flag to be dragged along the route.
"I don't see other country's flag bearer holding their own respective country's flag in such a manner that it allows the tip of the flag to touch the ground.

"The National Flag, a symbol of pride and a nation's identity should be treated with respect and not bed allowed to even fall, much less let the tip touch the ground and even get dragged along the route. Where is the sense of respect to the flag in this case?
"This doesn't quite reflect well on Singapore in the International Arena where billions of television viewers across the globe and the hundreds of thousands of spectators in the stadium saw how she mishandled the flag. She should be taken to task when she comes back from the Olympics 2 weeks from now.
"Perhaps the Singapore National Olympics Council could kindly comment on this matter.
"Lastly wishing all Singaporeans a Happy 43rd National Day and all the best to team Singapore in the Olympics."

(news taken from asiaone.com)

(picture from mediacorp forum)

HAPPY NATIONAL DAY!!!