Tuesday, 17 March 2009

World Sleep Day

It's official. I think I suffer from narcolepsy. I can fall asleep even after a dose of Starbucks coffee.

Just wanted to announce that it's World Sleep Day on the 20th of March 2009.

This year's slogan is 'Drive alert, arrive safe'.

The World Sleep Day's declaration is as below:
  • Whereas, sleepiness and sleeplessness constitute a global epidemic that threatens health and quality of life,
  • Whereas, much can be done to prevent and treat sleepiness and sleeplessness,
  • Whereas, professional and public awareness are the firsts steps to action,
  • We hereby DECLARE that the disorders of sleep are preventable and treatable medical conditions in every country of the world.
Sleeping is so much more interesting as compared to homework and revision. I know this is one of my most useless post so just ignore it. I'm just too bored.

Saturday, 14 March 2009

Unexpected

















Time has pass me by,
I thought I knew you better,
Thinking back the moment we said hi,
The differences we have, does it matter?

Relationships are always a puzzle to me,
Some straight forward, some unpredictable,
Each time, we're searching for the key,
To unlock with one deemed most suitable.

I was reminded of many things of the past,
Memories buried deep somewhere almost forgotten,
The first time I felt belonged with friends whom I trust,
But truth hurts, I was unarmed and badly bitten.

I curled into my 'safe' zone that instance,
Seeking shelter behind this invincible wall,
Only maintaining superficial acquaintance,
It is not worth risking another fall.

Time does heal, slowly I started involving,
The walls started crumbling, soon it was gone,
I learned to forgive, the guilt slowly dissolving,
I am willing to risk it again, to you I was drawn.

Friendships are such precious things,
The more we understand, the more we realise,
It is not what we expect, the differences it brings,
It will test our patience, how much we can compromise.

Hated myself for not knowing, what will I give to prevent,
Seriously shocked and devastated with this predicament,
Wished that it had not develop to this extent,
Can't there be forgiveness and reconcilement?

Monday, 9 March 2009

To nap or not to nap, that is the question.

On one hand, one group of researchers are saying that napping is good. On the other hand, another group of researchers are saying that it increases your risk of developing Type II Diabetes.

Let's look at the benefits of napping:
  1. 37% reduction in cardiovascular diseases, especially among men.
  2. Increase productivity after.
That is why my motto is 'Sleep first, work later'. I do find that I can concentrate better after a quick nap.

The disadvantages of napping:
  1. 27% increase in the risk of developing Type II Diabetes.
  2. Disrupts night-time sleep.
Should I or should I not continue my habit of taking naps?

By the way, did you know that it's National Napping Day today!!! Best excuse to catch some ZZzzzzz.

Thursday, 5 March 2009

Karaoke on V's Birthday

It was V's birthday on Tuesday and I was invited to her birthday party. This time, with an opportunity to croak without anyone asking you to shut up.

I'll let the pictures do the 'croaking'.

Opening act by M

R and C demonstrated how cold the room was when we got in.

My turn. I practically murdered all the songs I picked, including 'Bring me to life' by Evanescence and 'Careless whispers' by George Michael.

Busy choosing songs. Sorry for deleting the playlist unintentionally when I went to mess about with the menu.

The ceiling was actually mirrors. How typical of a karaoke room.

Deep fried fish ball coated in breadcrumbs with Mayonnaise. Yummy.

It was hard work juggling between wanting to eat and wanting to sing at the same time. Too bad humans are born with only 1 mouth.

Birthday girl holding her birthday cake.

I love the candles!

Groupie 1
Groupie 2
Bringing the house down

V's singing was the most impressive that night. We were all mesmerized by her. Good voice control, appropriate facial expression and expressed in full emotion. Hahaha, I sound like one of the Malaysian Idol judges.

One thing that I was impressed with was the sensitivity of the microphones. It amplifies your voice even when you're singing really softly. Feel like karaoke-ing again but this time, only by myself in the room unless you want to join me, but bring along some ear plugs or be prepared for a bad headache.