My Drink is Smarter Than Me

So someone had the brains enough to draw Einstein in your morning cup. This detailed picture is enough to startle anyone thinking of taking a sip. Sure he's an iconic figure, and the face is kind of quirky. But we really don't like it when our drinks look at us- or stick out their tongue.

Money isn't everything, but Money gives you everything

Little did i know, if you want survive in this world.. first of all you would have to work then only you will get paid.. if you not then you will find some other way to work your own in this matter you will be the boss and pay your staffs under you.. If you see those two thing i have mention above is similar, you work for money.. Yes money isn't everything, but money gives you everything you need in this world yet the reason for you to dream big.. Nevertheless to say money is the very basic thing in human's life.. Money plays an important role in everyone's life.. ain't you can't resist it because the truth lie in it'... Every now and then money is the biggest complication of every human's life..

Now back to my life, I always have a dream to buy this and that but the problem is money that all you need.. as i said yes money is biggest complication in my life here.. yet i never fail to dream big.. I always have a dream no matter how many times i failed even if i never tried something still I have the little hopes deep in my heart saying that i'm not done yet, this little hopes always been my motivation for myself to never get tired and keep on doing until I become someone one day.. I know i will one fine day maybe tomorrow perhaps believe me there's nothing harm to dream big if you have little faith in yourself..

Sincerely from, 

Avi Arden

It's an Inspiration for me!

Sunday January 20, 2013

How a single letter changed my life!

By CELINE WAN

IT has been said that words can make or break a person’s day.

In my case, a single letter had ruined mine.

When my class teacher handed over my report card, I kept staring at it in disbelief for a letter “D” had tainted a report that would otherwise have been filled with a string of A’s.

As I checked which subject was responsible for ruining my first examination of the year, I was even more shocked to realise that the subject English was the cause of my “D”.

This poignant experience occurred in 2008. During that time, I had just transferred from a Malay-medium school to an English-medium school.

Everything was a big change — from the study system to the school environment.

However, to nearly fail my best subject has made me realised that I was deluded to regard myself as an outstanding student in English.

I was also dumbfounded to discover that my examination would be assessed based on an empty booklet that I was supposed to write in.

Searching for answers

After acknowledging the fact that I almost failed English, I began making it a habit to write.

In my first attempt to write a long essay, I became stupefied.

I never realised that presenting my inner thoughts in an empty space would be so difficult.

When I held my pen and stared at the empty piece of paper, I realised that I was not ready to creatively translate my imagination into words.

Disappointed, I thought, “How could I find such difficulty in expressing my inner voice when a blank piece of paper portrays the fact that such possibilities are endless?”

The entire situation was exacerbated when I discovered that I would not be promoted to the next grade the following year if I were to fail in any subject, what more failing a subject as important as the English language!

Hence, desperate to do something about this blatant “D” before my finals, I tried asking for help.

The common advice given to me was to read regularly.

I personally felt that time was severely limited for I was actively involved in extra-curricular activities and had other subjects to focus on.

However, I complied and eventually picked up the reading habit.

In the following examination, the improvement was nowhere apparent.

This time, I changed my strategy in reading; instead of just focusing on what was written, I diverted some of my attention to how it was written.

In other words, there was a shift in how I analysed written passages.

It was then that I viewed writing in a whole new light.

It’s all about style

After I started collecting books from the same authors, I noticed how each author had his or her own unique writing styles.

I knew then that through practice in writing, I too, would find and develop my own distinctive style.

Why is that so? In my opinion, it is because writing is analogous to allowing others to engage in your thoughts.

With writing, it is also an avenue for you to be in full control of sharing to the world something as intimate as your thoughts.

Therefore, it is no wonder that everyone’s writing styles are so different; everyone’s mind works differently.

However different a person’s writing style is though, they still share something similar if it is well written.

Some of the few common factors I have noticed are their ability to be emotionally moving, thought-provoking and engaging one’s attention.

With these three elements, the unique art of conveying ideas helped bring stories to life.

Through my personal findings, one way of bringing life to words is through vivid descriptions.

It was only after reading in a different perspective did I realise that my failure as a writer was due to my ignorance towards my surroundings.

It was due to my lack of skill in describing my experiences in minute details.

With this in mind, I edged my way to the writing desk.

Blank pieces of paper looked less daunting now and after several attempts to describe the mundane sights and sounds that had previously evoked no imagination on my part, every nameless detail was now amplified and presented its beauty to me.

New ideology

By the end of my academic year, it was not the “A” in English that I was most proud of, but the habit of appreciating the myriad of simple pleasures people have more often than not disregarded.

To me, my change in character as an observer has elicited the greatest sense of gratification.

In fact, it is with this ideology that I plan to carry on my future endeavours and daily life.

The letter “D” has changed the way I view the world.

Gone are the days when my mind was filled with scattering thoughts or staggering ideas when trying to pen anything down. I have learnt to organise my thoughts and jot the findings down when required.

The harmful letter may have once ruined my day but it has saved me from the world of ignorance.

I am glad that I have embraced what was once failure and hardship.

Thank you dear letter, you have saved and improved my life.

> The writer is currently on a gap year. She will be pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Cambridge this October.

Plan Oh Plan

I have so many plans in my head but I am not sure if they could be realize.

Healthy Breakfast kick start of the day..

Better butter bread toast let d butter melt well on the bread

Orange Juice

Half boiled egg

A bowl of cereal with mix straw & blue berries

Have a healthy breakfast everyday peeps! Adios' :)

I love Baked Beans...

I love baked beans. They are to me the epitome of my breakfast. My favorite style is smoky, sweet and tangy but not all ready-made beans fit what I want or what I am looking for. And the best part is… they are easy to make! 

p/s : Here is the recipe for tomorrow's bfast 

          2 slice of bread toast 

          1 fried egg

         Baked beans and the sauce

What If..

If I agreed with you we'd both be wrong.... 
am I right?

What I learned from Life of Pie

In the film Life of Pi, Pi says the tiger was the only reason he survived. The reason he stayed alert, his sole companion and at some points his purpose in life. But as important as the tiger was in his life, they parted 'unceremoniously' and without a goodbye. They couldn't communicate, and with no means of clarifying their relationship, they had to leave things as they were. No miraculous story of the tiger never leaving his side or growing old together. No bollywood scene of the tiger turning back one last time before walking away reluctantly. The tiger belonged in the wild, and Pi had to return to reality.

When I have to part with my tiger, the reason I survived, my sole companion and at some points my purpose in life, I shall remember that at the end of the day, I shall have an amazing story to tell. =')

Be Healthy, Stay Healthy

1. About 60% of our bodies are made up of water. Make sure you have at least 8 glasses of water a day. Drink an additional glass for every 20 minutes of exercise.
2. Need more Omega 3 fatty acids? Try getting flaxseed from your local organic shop and spinkle them on your salads, sandwiches, cereal and soup.
3. A great on-the-go food to take is yogurt. It is excellent for preventing yeast infection, strengthening the immune system and relieving ulcers. Try it!
4. Love milk but afraid of the fat content? Try switching from whole milk to fat-free or skim to lower saturated fat and calories. They still taste great!
5. Need to snack during the day? Ditch the chips and go for raisins, dried apples, dates, prunes or figs which are excellent sources of fibre and potassium.
6. Have half-boiled eggs for breakfast. They are high in protein, low in fat and are a good source of vitamin B12, an important key to red blood cell production.
7. Olive oil is high in monounsaturated fatty acids and lowers risk of heart disease and colon cancer. Switch to olive oil and enjoy its benefits today!

Emotional Wellbeing

1. Feeling stressed? Try taking a few deep breathes. As you breathe out, imagine your stress oozing out of your system through your breath.
2. Get at least 7.5 hours sleep a night. Sleep affects your mental sharpness, productivity, emotional balance, physical vitality and even your weight.
3. Exercise can decrease ‘stress hormones' like cortisol, and increase endorphins, your body's ‘feel-good’ chemicals, giving your mood a natural boost.
4. One of the best stress relievers is playing sports. It takes your mind of your problem and redirects it at the activity at hand.
5. Exercise releases endorphins, which are naturally produced chemicals that reliefs stress. Time to workout!