Walk

It’s here! It’s back! What else if it’s not the annually event organized by The Star paper. Yes, you guessed it right! Starwalk Penang is BACK! Dated to be flagged off on 12^th December 2010 at Penang International Sports Arena (PISA), I decided to start my walk of life toward good physical health on that particular day. Perhaps many of you don’t know, walking is one easy way to stay healthy and strong. You don’t have to have tons of stamina to start walking and this could be done by almost everyone. The best part is the choice is up to yours whether to walk alone or in group and where to walk. Statistic shows that just by walking 30-60 minutes a day may reduce your risk of breast cancer by 20%, heart disease by 30-40%, and diabetes and stroke by 50%. Through such simple action, there are eight benefits to be gained from walking are:

Raise your high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (which is the good cholesterol)

Lower your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (which is the bad cholesterol)

Lower your blood pressure

Reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety

Maintain lean muscle

Increase cardiovascular endurance

Reduce the pain and joint swelling that accompanies arthritis

Increase weight loss and reduce body fat

Searching through the net, I was surprised that walking may help to reduce back pain. According to the article, walking with proper posture, it actually helps to tone the leg muscles that greatly affect the lower back. The stronger the leg muscles are, the stronger the lower back muscles will become which would lead to better supports provided to spinal area. Only by walking in proper posture and proper manner would give out such benefits. This is what proper posture and proper manner means:

Stand up straight and tall, do not lean forward. Leaning is an actual cause of back pain.

Do not look down, keep your eyes looking forward, approximately 15-20 feet ahead you.

To help you look forward, keep your chin up which means the chin is parallel to the ground.

Keep your stomach tight.

Your arms should form a right angle, moving in an opposite direction to your feet and your hands should be in a relaxed curl.

When you start walking, do so with your heel to strike the ground first. Then roll that foot from your heel with your toe pushing off.

Compare this guide to our usual way of walking. I bet not many of us walk in a good posture and manner. Therefore starts today, walk to healthy physical and a happy life.

(I am not any medical expert nor has medical knowledge or background. All the above are results I obtained while browsing through the internet. Credits to Ed Forteau.)

lost symbol

One of the countless copies of Dan brown’s latest thriller, The Lost Symbol is finally mine on the terrible day. Feeling excited cum depressed, I was lost for words. The book reached my hands just in time. I really need some time to cool myself and reorganize all my thoughts. To be frank, I felt extremely tired at that horrible day yet I continue to read that book as it was too hard to resist. Looking at its cover, it seems like there’s some forces pull you to the book and remain attach to it. Fortunately, the book is understandable to me. Free mason, an organization I suppose it is, accommodates secret symbol addicts. I knew some information about the masons therefore understanding the book wasn’t a tough task. Of all Dan Brown’s book, I specially love the Da Vinci Code, Angels and Demons and of course The Lost Symbol. Some might think I haven’t finish the whole book, how would I know I will like the book for sure? Trust me, you don’t have to complete a book in order to tell whether you love them or not. I missed the first two books that I mentioned before as I was not a book lover yet. And what seems weird is all the three series that make into my favorite list has Robert Langdon as the main lead. Personally I like Robert Langdon’s knowledge and occupation. Unable to deny, Dan Brown is a great author. As I did not mention the other two best sellers, Deception Point and Digital Fortress, doesn’t mean the stories are not attractive as the three, it is the matter of interest. Thank you fellows for that book, also thank you for the thumb drive and the so-call-sculpture. It's time to go back to the book. Jya!

The version that I owned

"To live in the world without becoming aware of the meaning of the world is like wandering about in a great library without touching the books." -The Lost Symbol-  

Octopus Paul

I knew I should not be doing this. I mean I won’t be doing this, deducing from my attitude, as I’m not a fan of this creature but somehow it was popular for a certain period therefore I think I should just follow the flow. Paul the Octopus was one of the hit topics during World Cup 2010. Even if you’re not interested in soccer or World Cup, I bet most of you out there know Paul’s existence, unless you are totally disconnected from the world. People from all over the globe been concerned about this octopus (or should I say the results of it prediction?) so much then but how many still keep track on Paul’s news now? It is an octopus after all. So here I am to share news about the psychic octopus. Paul died! RIP Paul. Otsukare samadeshita!! You’re once a wonderful octopus.  

Here is where Paul’s news published.

Brain

I tend to have fun by doing quizzes, test almost anything about me. Recently due to some assignment, I look deeply into the brains. I eventually enjoy learning about brains as it’s the most secretive labyrinth in human body. Something to share, human may live for a certain period when cerebrum is removed from the body. Strange isn’t it? Well, it can be said so as cerebrum is the part that humans use only to store memories and as long as the part of brain which controls our body systems and heart are remained attached to the body. I don’t know how far the above phrase is true. I’m no professional and I did not do any research about it. It was all my daring assumptions and illogic guess. 

The topic I’m about to discuss are a topic that exists for quite some time and manage to attract public’s attention, Left brain vs. Right brain. Left brain dominant and Right brain dominant determines what kind of person you are and may speak out how you act spontaneously. Other than that, it helps you to understand which method is suitable for you when it comes to study or picking up new skill. Often we heard, left hand people are right brain dominant and otherwise for the reason of left part of brain controls right part of the body. However this do not implies to all. I could safely say that I belong to the minorities as I’m a person of right hand dominant with right brain dominant. Sounds odd right? rofl~ in fact all the tests that I’ve done up to this minute shows that I’m a right brain person.

This is something I did at facebook for fun. The result once again shows that I’m right-brain person.

“Of 30 questions, 18 of your responses indicate you are right brained dominant. 12 of your responses are indications of left brain dominance. These results indicate you are predominantly right-brain dominant. The right side of your brain is all about creativity and flexibility. Daring and intuitive, you see the world in their unique way. You likely have a talent for creative writing and art and prefer day dreaming, philosophy, and sports. You make decisions intuitively. The right side of our brain processes information in a rapid, spatial, and perceptual manner. The right hemisphere concentrates more on emotion than logic, allowing you to make quick, spontaneous decisions. You rely on your imagination when finding solutions to problems. You operate in a nonlinear, simultaneous fashion and deal with non-verbal information as well as dreams and fantasy. Thus, you tend to think visually-spatially more than verbally. Occupations: Artist, Athlete, Politician, Beautician, Craftsman, Actor, Wildlife manager, Marketing or sales manager”

Ok, seems like I chose the wrong field of study. If you’re interested to try this, click here. Have fun investigating your brain!!

deeply in love with..

Not a person but sports. If you know me for quite some time, then this is not something new to you. I don’t consider myself as athletic child yet I’m not someone who hates sports either. Depends to my mood of the day to determine what sports I will play. Top in my list there are pool, badminton, swimming and cycling/bike trailing. If I feel like sweating, I’ll go for a badminton game; mood for splashing of course to swim in the pool; if go easy, then pool table will be my favorite choice of place and to enjoy scenic view for sure that will be cycling. Ah~ one more, roller blading/skating if I feel like doing sports alone. It seems confusing right?

Badminton is what I’ll do with my friends no matter where I am. It is the sports that I’m familiar with and something for me to show off with my not-so-good skills. As for swimming, I will only go with friends that I trusted or family members, most of the time I rather go with family. I have the love-hate feelings toward swimming. Until now, I’m unable to swim and I don’t dare to go to middle of the pool due to past experience. Roller blading/skating, not everyone likes it therefore I have to enjoy alone. Pool is something that I get to goof around while enjoying the game without sports attire. Recently I started cycling with friends in university. Unable to deny that perlis is a more suitable place for cycling that penang. Reason one, less pollution. Reason two, more greenies. Reason three, less traffics. The rest I need not to speak anymore. In a group of four, we went to a short cycling trip nearby our hostel. The feeling was so great, makes the trip indescribable with words. Picture speaks thousand words. Let me show you.

CRY my heart out..!! How on earth could this happen to me? An earphone and a headphone broke down in A day. Does my destructive power increase so much to the level that I'm able to terminate a device without touching them? I was listening to Hello using headphone and suddenly it went mute. I'm running out of cash this month yet this happened to me now. Why...? *sob* 

a happy day.. ^^V

Something great just happened!! Gosh, I’m so happy and I thank those who invited me to swim along! You guys have my gratitude for that. Don’t ask me why, it’s my personal business so just let me have some privacy, ok?

October 15 -  How could I forget this special day?

Aiden lee, saenggil cukha habnida!!

이동해, 생일축하합니디..!! 

동해

urghhh..

Recently I’m into some game called crosswords. But I wasn’t able to solve all on my own. It is tough even at the ‘easy’ level. I know I shouldn’t be doing this now but it is a great way to keep you thinking. Some of the words I learnt are (hint – answer) ruckus – noise, pacified – calmed, kilns – ovens, flabbergast – amaze and etc. For sure this is not the game to play when you are tired. It draws so much energy and concentration out from your body till you couldn’t take it. In the end, you terminate the application and sleep. Yes, that is what happens to me previously. I need a better game to play. My life is getting much dull now and I need some relaxation before cables in my brain snap.

Is there any way to cure headache effectively? I have headache almost every night since the day I am backed to hostel and I need an effective way to cure it. Notice the word I used, NEED not want. :(

Dell Magazines Crosswords

 

dinner at ... for ...

~inizia la grande abbuffata..!! ^^V ~

Yes, yes, yes! The feast has begun. It was two days ago we had family dinner cum gathering in Star View restaurant. Try to match our clothing with the environment left me with no idea of what to wear. It’s kind of embarrassing to say that I have no sense fashion. Anyway, my easiest way to solve it is to consult my sister. The next step, move to her wardrobe and start digging. Not to forget, my mom’s wardrobe too. Well, you couldn’t blame me for being blunt when it comes to fashion as I'm too boyish  =='''

The food? Of course we had the best. With shark fin, “sultan” (?) fish, Peking duck and many more, gosh, I can’t recall all of them.

  

  

  

peek-a-boo cat

I better go get some water before I faint here, I thought.

Weather surrounding my hostel is warm, burning hot to be exact. And here I am, sharing the same personal space with one of my roommates in a store-look-alike-room which happens to be the room that I am staying with another two, concentrate hard in completing my thesis, on the same time try not to get dehydrated, made my move to get water for drinking. Taking along a piece of paper which I intended to throw, I saw a cat sitting on the carpet, just in front of the room at hallway end. The cat is there for a long time, I deduced from how comfortable it looks and how it placed its elegantly-look-butt on the carpet with its legs folded perfectly fit on the side. What came across my mind is I must be seeing sphinx when I first glance through it. Furthermore, it gave me a shock when it moved towards me, hoping that I will open the door for its exit. I was curious, there were people(housemates) walking in and out, standing near to the place where the cat beautified its sitting posture, yet not even one noticed the cat is there. I’ve been staying with the nearly-stink-me-to-death hamsters for months already, and now the cat invaded our hostel with no one bother to chase it out, what makes my hostel life now? It seems like I’ve been part of the animal planet channel or something like that. Ewww… 

[Unintentionally, I have set my brain to the long winded mode in order to suit thesis writing process. I’m sorry if the sentences constructed are difficult to catch or there lay mistakes around the post as I wrote this in hurry.  XD]

what makes me envious are

Europe seems to accommodate many tourists from Asia recently. Kyuhyun (kyu) tweeted himself with other SUJU members in Italy. Though glad to hear that they had holidays but he successfully magnetized me with the pictures he took in Italy and embedded the how-i-wish-i-can-be-there thought in my head, left me daydreaming in the end. 

Members of Italy tour. The departure of the trip photos are real zest according to Kyu. In Venice

   

  

Just another day

Just great! My mini Europe trip has been sabotage by some people who cut down the duration of industrial training. Well, I’ve committed a fault too which is I’m a third year student. I’ve been dreaming myself, landing my foot in Europe for years yet this is what I get in the end. Sigh. Looks like I need to bury this dream for another-don’t-know-how-many years before I have the ability to grant them independently. Till then, I shall concentrate on industrial training and FYP. Be good, nic! (Sigh)

(Unrelated post - 

I apologized if this gives you eyesore. While I was studying for my engineers in society test, I tried to relax myself with good looks from Shinee, using only paint. Sorry to say that I don’t have any artistic feature nor creativity. And the pictures I got from Internet, credits to those who upload them.)

SHINee - Onew, Jonghyun, Key, Minho, Taemin