HELL YEAH!

What AvatarPhil texted the boy last night
and I would most DEFINITELY have to *agree*.

FYI, the movie. Totally. AWESOME.
Go watch it!!!

Mesmerizing.

Benedict Cumberbatch with Martin Freeman
at the Emmys 2012 two nights ago.

How blue can those gorgeous eyes get!?

*Fans self*


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Migraines.


Just something i picked up off *Dailymail* and thought i should put it here for my own reference in the future. :)

Pounding headache?

The instinct is to pop a painkiller, particularly if you’re one of more than ten million people in Britain who have frequent headaches.
Yet last week, the watchdog National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) warned that taking pain-killers regularly can reduce their effectiveness and make the brain more sensitive to pain and prone to further headaches.
Those who take pills such as aspirin, paracetamol or ibuprofen for at least ten days a month over three months are said to be at particular risk of ‘medication over-use headaches’, as they’re called.
NICE expressed concern that doctors are often not diagnosing the type of pain or offering the best treatment.
So, what is the most effective way to treat a headache? We talked to the experts...

IS IT A HEADACHE OR A MIGRAINE?
Often a tablet isn’t what people need, says consultant neurologist Dr Nick Silver, of the NHS Walton Centre for Neuroscience and Neurosurgery in Liverpool.
This is because your headache is likely to be a migraine — albeit in a mild form.
Half of migraine cases are undetected, he says.

To work out if you’re a secret migraine sufferer, he suggests recording how many crystal clear, headache-free days you have each month — without any throbbing, aching, tension, fogginess or dizziness.
If you have 25 or more, painkillers should help, as you have an occasional problem.
Paracetamol and ibuprofen are effective, as is soluble aspirin, which is absorbed faster.
If you have fewer than 25, it’s more likely you’re a migraine sufferer without knowing it and need more focused treatment.
Also be aware that what you think may be a sinusitis headache could be a migraine.
Sinus problems are hugely over-diagnosed, says Dr Raju Kapoor, consultant neurologist at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, and the pain is often caused by migraine.
The wrong form of treatment is given, such as antibiotics or invasive surgical procedures to clear the sinuses, which will have no effect.
Frequent sufferers should keep a diary of their headaches and discuss it with their GP.

YAWNING CAN BE A WARNING SIGN
Only one in five migraine sufferers has the traditional aura symptom — temporary visual and sensory problems, such as seeing zig-zag lines, nausea and sensitivity to light and sound — which lasts for about an hour before an attack, says Dr Silver.
Clues to a person’s vulnerability to migraine include a tendency to frequent yawning, travel sickness, a hangover after just one drink and, for women, increased irritability before periods.
Experts regard stress-related headaches (tension headaches) as simply a less florid version of migraine.
Getting a sudden headache from work deadlines, a noisy office or eating sugar is a clue, says Dr Simon Shields, a consultant neurologist at Norfolk and Norwich Hospitals NHS Trust.
If you think it’s a migraine, take a painkiller, then take preventative action against more attacks, such as tackling triggers.

AVOID CHEESE, EAT BANANAS

A banana will stave off symptoms by keeping blood sugar levels even
Caffeine is a typical trigger, so try avoiding chocolate, cola and tea.
Dr Silver says: ‘You may get a bad head for five days due to caffeine withdrawal, but after that you will have fewer headaches.’
Another common trigger is cheese.
But sometimes a desire for chocolate or cheese may actually be a craving for sugar — which can be a sign of an impending headache, says Dr Andy Dowson, director of headache services at King’s College Hospital, London.
He suggests eating carbohydrates, such as a banana, which will stave off symptoms by keeping blood sugar levels even.
Dr Dowson points out that avoiding certain foods isn’t enough to prevent the attacks as trigger factors can build up over time and work in combination to cause a migraine.
So, a glass of wine, which can be a trigger for some, may not be a problem for you, but drinking after a stressful day or sleepless night may cause an attack.
Other preventative tactics include regular meals to maintain your blood sugar level, and drinking two to three litres of fluid a day to avoid dehydration (which makes brain tissue shrink, causing pain).
And get up at the same time every day — migraines are often triggered by disruption in routine.
Migraines used to be referred to as ‘weekend headaches’ because they often hit on weekend mornings.
Dr Dowson says: ‘Changing your sleep pattern suddenly has a dramatic effect on the hypothalamus, the area in the brain that is responsible for balancing hormones; this triggers a headache.’
Dr Silver advises sleeping in a dark room to increase production of the sleep hormone melatonin.
Avoid watching TV in bed, as it can over-stimulate the brain. If none of this helps, speak to your GP about migraine-prevention medication.
SIT UP STRAIGHT TO EASE THE PAIN
If your head is pounding, then slumping in your chair is the worst thing to do, says chartered physio-therapist Sammy Margo.
When we slump forward in a C-shape, we kink the head upwards, which can stretch the neck and pinch nerves, causing headaches.
It is better, Ms Margo says, to sit with your feet flat on the floor and the hips and knees straight, looking ahead.
Avoid surrounding yourself with relaxing scented candles or flowers.
Strong odours such as perfume may stimulate the nerve system associated with head pain and cause a migraine.

WHEN COFFEE CAN ACTUALLY HELP
It can trigger migraine — but if you suffer from only occasional headaches then a cup of coffee can improve your painkiller’s effectiveness.
Caffeine increases the absorption of many pain relievers, which is why it is found in some pills, such as Anadin Extra.
Studies have shown various over-the-counter drugs are up to 40 per cent more effective when caffeine is added.

DON’T TAKE THE MAXIMUM DOSE
The packet may state it is safe to take, for example, up to six paracetamol a day. But if you take more than two or three doses of painkiller a week, there is a chance you will get more headaches — the ones NICE warned about.
To avoid this, don’t take more than ten doses a month of standard painkillers or 15 a month of the migraine drug triptan.
Also, heavy use of painkillers can over-stimulate the pathways in the hypothalamus, the area of the brain that controls body temperature, hunger, thirst, sleep and other functions, says Dr Dowson.
It’s better to look at lifestyle factors, such as lack of sleep and too much caffeine, that may be driving your headaches.

DON'T BUY EXPENSIVE PILLS
There’s little point in spending extra on fancy-sounding pills, says Dr Andrew Lawson, consultant in pain medicine and senior lecturer at Imperial College, London.
‘There is no advantage in buying a branded, usually more expensive product instead of a generic brand,’ he says.
‘You can’t beat “value” paracetamol caplets as a general all-round painkiller, and they cost as little as 16p.
For paracetamol to be effective for an adult, you should take two 500mg tablets four times a day.
Avoid long-term use — more than two weeks — because it raises enzymes in the liver.’
Ibuprofen has anti-inflammatory properties and works well for headaches accompanied by high temperature. ‘Again, there is no advantage in buying a branded product,’ he says.

ACT QUICKLY TO LIMIT THE MISERY
If migraines are caught early, standard painkillers can be as effective as migraine medication.
Ibuprofen tends to work best, as it acts as an anti-inflammatory. But it won’t treat nausea, a common side-effect, so you may want a painkiller with anti-sickness properties, such as Paramax.
The trick with all painkillers, says Dr Shields, is to take them early. Don’t wait until the symptoms have kicked in, as the drugs will be less effective.
At the first sign of an aching head take medication.
If standard drugs don’t work for that attack, try specific migraine treatment known as triptans — and use these the next time you get an attack.
Triptans constrict the blood vessels to stop the pain of migraine attacks.
They are available as over-the-counter tablets, such as Imigran Recovery, and as nasal sprays.
But if you take triptans regularly, consider being prescribed preventative drugs such as betablockers, says Dr Kapoor.
Otherwise you may start suffering rebound headaches.
If betablockers help you stay migraine-free for three to six months, you are likely to have far fewer migraine attacks in the future after coming off them.
For the nausea associated with migraines, you can try prescription anti-sickness medicines. See your GP for advice.

Child's 'tummy ache' that's really a migraine
Abdominal migraine is a form of migraine where pain is felt in the stomach — not the head — and mostly affects children, particularly those with a family history of migraine.
Dr Simon Shields, consultant neurologist at Norfolk and Norwich Hospitals NHS Trust, says there may not be that much actual pain, but accompanying symptoms can include vomiting, pallor, dark shadows under the eyes and inability to eat.
The abdominal pain can last anything from an hour to up to three days.
Medication for children needs to be prescribed by a paediatric specialist. In adults, abdominal migraine is treated in the same way as migraine.
Keeping a migraine diary can help to identify triggers that may prompt an attack.


Read more: *http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2208034/Eat-banana-sit-straight--experts-beat-headaches.html#ixzz27Rg1SIva*

Standing out from the Crowd.

Now that's an ideal man.

Even if that weather
doesnt make me melt,
he definitely would.




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Penning down my goals


I made a list.

In fact I made a calender
out of my list on the things
i would want to do before
i turn 30.

Okay not a complete list
but its more of academic achievements
i would want to accomplish for my own
self improvements and im feeling
uberly excited to my new but
extremely tight-on-schedule plans.

Which also concludes
me cutting down more
of my already cut-down travel plans
all the way to 2015
and possible till 2017. -_-

So i might as well take the excitement
out from planning holiday trips
and put it into future planning.

My god.
Im all grown up...
and boring. -_- haha!

My Perfect 10 - Benedict Cumberbatch.

Jesus.

*Swoons*


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Boyce Avenue - Lights





Gorgeous twist in his notes,
its amazing how he makes a girlie song
into something so beautiful.

Not that Ellie Goulding's version isnt beautiful
because they are equally as wonderful.

Eager.

I had been so eager
to look forward to the first
Saturday with no class or work
after 6 weeks of non-stop
classes and work
that I couldnt sleep till it was 2:30am
and woke up at 8:30am. -_-

So much for trying to sleep in. Geez.

Was having a slight fever last night
and had to go thru some minor
disappointment to find out
that you really just cant change
everything to make things perfect.

I tend to be a perfectionist sometimes
which is obviously bad for me
to be so naive about this world.

So sometimes all you need to do
is suck it all in
and just take it with a blow.

Even if it hurts deep down inside.


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The Deleted Scene!


So following *this*,
the Glee director has decided
to release the deleted
Christmas scene of KLAINE!




God.
Melts your heart isnt?


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Wedding Fever.













Inspirations on a
late Friday evening.

If only ive got a body
of a model to pull off
all those gorgeous looks.

Well, ehem...
and money of course. haha

T.G.I.F.

What a wonderful eye candy picture
to kickstart the weekend.

Nothing is more sexy
than a man who is confident
with his own sexuality,
whether gay or straight.

And how can anyone resist
that gorgeous smile,
mesmerising hazel green eyes
soft baby hair curls,
and the irresistible bow tie fashion.

Im feeling so relaxed
for the first time in weeks,
knowing that it would be a
plan-free, slow weekend
with the family.

Ah lovessss.




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More gown hunting.


Wanted to blog about this
but completely slipped my mind. -_-

Anyway so before *this*,
my sister picked me up
for the Markets event
by *Tongue In Chic* at Jaya One.






Puppies up for adoption
which my sister nearly took home
all of them. -_-





Met up with my cousin afterwards
to have lunch at Kissaten
before meeting my wedding planner
at Gilbert Ng's shop in Hartamas.





The most hardworking
wedding planner, Vi-Lynn
and my baby sister, Vicki. :)





I obviously cant pose for photos. -_-

I tried on a couple of gowns that day,
which i mentioned briefly *here*
that i found THE dress.

It obviously isnt this one,
neither does it look anything
like the one above
and as much as I would love to share,
i blatantly forgot to take a picture,
even tho i tried on the dress TWICE. -_-

Yes, I was THAT mesmerised
by its beauty. HAHAHA






My cousin who is also getting married
trying on one of Gilbert's dress
to see if she liked the cutting
as she has choose her own designer
to custom her dress earlier.

Well obviously before
we discovered *Gilbert* lah. Haha

*Faints*

Oh.My.God. *drools*

Dammit!
Why is he younger!

Crap man.
Maybe i should
look for younger boys instead? HAHA!

I have a serious problem.

Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki from the Big Bang Theory.


My god.
I can just eat him. O_O

It's just something about men
and the whole geek thing
im so fkin attracted to.

Thank god,
ive got my own lil geeky boy. hehe.

Excuse me.

... But i cant get enough of them
at the moment. HAHA!

SMAP in their latest commercial
with Softbank (the distributor in Japan for Iphones)
with *Shingo* on the
far left of the commercial.

God he's so sexy when he's dancing!


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Broga Hill - An Unforgettable Experience


I swear someone needs
to change its name
to 'Broga Mountain'.

Hill is such an underestimated word
that has tricked me in believing
how freaking high it is.

T_T

Anyway did this during
the labour day holis
when TheKev asked me
just a day before.

'Broga Hill' is situated
in Semenyih and apparently
a populated and great place
to hike to see the sunrise.

Pictures will say a thousand words.





This is what i wore.

Baby-Tee: From random shop in Spore
Pants: Elle
Shoes: Nike

Long pants which i never ever wear,
(if you know me well, you'll know i never
ever wear jeans or pants)
and sports shoe which is
as white as snow. T_T HAHA!

Im so glad i took this shot
because i was sick afterwards
I could hardly take
any shots of myself!

We left in 3 cars
at 430am and arrived at 6am.

I was in no mood to eat
so i only had a cup of milo.

I was partially worried
when we reached cuz i didnt have
any mosquito repellent
and then i realised that was the least
of my worries when
i didnt bring any torchlight
and it was PITCH DARK!

Thank god for us,
tiny torch lights were sold
at the start of our journey
from about RM6 to RM10
available to be chosen from.

No pictures were available
during the hike up
because...

FIRST, it was so dark
my camera didnt work. T_T

SECOND, it was so steep
and i needed two hands to climb.
It didnt help at some steeper parts
there were ropes on the right
and a deep cliff on the left. T_T

THIRD, I was rushing up for the sunrise,
and because i didnt eat anything,
i started being so dizzy
that my vision was clogged up.

I later threw up TWICE
when i reached the foot of the hill. T_T

What a smurfing experience! HAHA!





This was after the long climb
and ONLY at the foot of the hill.






I had to take a picture of myself
to show that ive accomplished this far,
i was so close to being out of breath then. -_-

I wanted to give up
and just sat there
while my friends continued up.

I figured this is high enough
to watch the sunrise. T_T

But when I saw an old lady and old man
passed by with their 5-7 year old granddaughter...
I was like,
'Fark this s**t. I better keep going as well.

You'll be amazed,
kids, old citizens, dogs (wtf?),
people in slippers
and even IRONMAN was hiking
higher than i was.

wtf.








I managed to hit the 2nd peak
and stopped for good.
(There are 4 peaks to climb)

Am pretty happy with my achievement so far
and could have done better
if i went on a full stomach
and took my time to hike
instead of rushing my way up
for the sunrise.

Mama smurf even asked me afterwards,
"So how was the sunrise?"

I told her,
"I was so sick at that time, that the sunrise didnt matter anymore. So i dont actually know." T_T


HAHAHAHA!







CoolHairJon, TheKev
and the rest of the gang
on the way down.

The rest went all the way
up to the 4th hill.





Pink Backpack: From Tous

I also bumped into Tyang on my way up
and my cousin, Sonia on my way down.








On our way down. :)







We were teaching Shoba
to remember this yam fried delicacy
when we went for dimsum for lunch.


TheKev: It's called 'WuKok'
Me: Why do you bother telling her? she's prolly gonna forget it in the next hour.
Shoba: Oh no i wont! See... 'Wooo! Cock!' Easy to remember!


O_o


We all burst out laughing.
Goodness it was so hilarious. wtf.


Okay more gorgeous pictures
from MayLee's camera.












It was an amazing experience
but definitely not something
I would ever wanna do again.

T_T Haha!