1/23/2007
12:12:40 AM
Cray-Zee am
g
is it just mindless attraction?
1/23/2007
12:12:58 AM
Cray-Zee am
g
is it something else? Do you actually like me?
1/23/2007
12:13:08 AM
Cray-Zee am
g
trying to understand
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Monday, January 29, 2007
morning woes
i havent been able to wake up early in the morning, like how i was able to do it previously. when i need to hit the gym in the morning, ideally, 545 is the time. however, i have difficulties even waking up at 6. im trying to understand why this is so. ok, i need 8 hrs of sleep to function optimumly so this means that i need to sleep at 10pm if i want to get up at 6am. right, i havent had the chance to sleep at that time. is this the reason? i hope so. OR, is it that im having a different routine everyday, meaning only mons and weds are gym in the morning, thus the body is slow to adapt to waking at early on those days. OR, im just not motivated to go to work. i mean, even if i dont need to go to gym in the morning for the rest of the week, i can still wake up at 6am to get ready for work, something that i did previously.
hmm it is getting disturbing. i need to know what exactly has gone wrong.
hmm it is getting disturbing. i need to know what exactly has gone wrong.
Sunday, January 28, 2007
food for a good night's sleep
from yahoo
Bananas. They're practically a sleeping pill in a peel. In addition to a bit of soothing melatonin and serotonin, bananas contain magnesium, a muscle relaxant.
Chamomile tea. The reason chamomile is such a staple of bedtime tea blends is its mild sedating effect - it's the perfect natural antidote for restless minds/bodies.
Warm milk. It's not a myth. Milk has some tryptophan - an amino acid that has a sedative - like effect - and calcium, which helps the brain use tryptophan. Plus there's the psychological throw-back to infancy, when a warm bottle meant "relax, everything's fine."
Honey. Drizzle a little in your warm milk or herb tea. Lots of sugar is stimulating, but a little glucose tells your brain to turn off orexin, a recently discovered neurotransmitter that's linked to alertness.
Potatoes. A small baked spud won't overwhelm your GI tract, and it clears away acids that can interfere with yawn-inducing tryptophan. To up the soothing effects, mash it with warm milk.
Oatmeal. Oats are a rich source of sleep - inviting melatonin, and a small bowl of warm cereal with a splash of maple syrup is cozy - plus if you've got the munchies, it's filling too.
Almonds. A handful of these heart-healthy nuts can be snooze-inducing, as they contain both tryptophan and a nice dose of muscle-relaxing magnesium.
Flaxseeds. When life goes awry and feeling down is keeping you up, try sprinkling 2 tablespoons of these healthy little seeds on your bedtime oatmeal. They're rich in omega-3 fatty acids, a natural mood lifter.
Whole-wheat bread. A slice of toast with your tea and honey will release insulin, which helps tryptophan get to your brain, where it's converted to serotonin and quietly murmurs "time to sleep."
Turkey. It's the most famous source of tryptophan, credited with all those Thanksgiving naps. But that's actually modern folklore. Tryptophan works when your stomach's basically empty, not overstuffed, and when there are some carbs around, not tons of protein. But put a lean slice or two on some whole-wheat bread mid-evening, and you've got one of the best sleep inducers in your kitchen.
Bananas. They're practically a sleeping pill in a peel. In addition to a bit of soothing melatonin and serotonin, bananas contain magnesium, a muscle relaxant.
Chamomile tea. The reason chamomile is such a staple of bedtime tea blends is its mild sedating effect - it's the perfect natural antidote for restless minds/bodies.
Warm milk. It's not a myth. Milk has some tryptophan - an amino acid that has a sedative - like effect - and calcium, which helps the brain use tryptophan. Plus there's the psychological throw-back to infancy, when a warm bottle meant "relax, everything's fine."
Honey. Drizzle a little in your warm milk or herb tea. Lots of sugar is stimulating, but a little glucose tells your brain to turn off orexin, a recently discovered neurotransmitter that's linked to alertness.
Potatoes. A small baked spud won't overwhelm your GI tract, and it clears away acids that can interfere with yawn-inducing tryptophan. To up the soothing effects, mash it with warm milk.
Oatmeal. Oats are a rich source of sleep - inviting melatonin, and a small bowl of warm cereal with a splash of maple syrup is cozy - plus if you've got the munchies, it's filling too.
Almonds. A handful of these heart-healthy nuts can be snooze-inducing, as they contain both tryptophan and a nice dose of muscle-relaxing magnesium.
Flaxseeds. When life goes awry and feeling down is keeping you up, try sprinkling 2 tablespoons of these healthy little seeds on your bedtime oatmeal. They're rich in omega-3 fatty acids, a natural mood lifter.
Whole-wheat bread. A slice of toast with your tea and honey will release insulin, which helps tryptophan get to your brain, where it's converted to serotonin and quietly murmurs "time to sleep."
Turkey. It's the most famous source of tryptophan, credited with all those Thanksgiving naps. But that's actually modern folklore. Tryptophan works when your stomach's basically empty, not overstuffed, and when there are some carbs around, not tons of protein. But put a lean slice or two on some whole-wheat bread mid-evening, and you've got one of the best sleep inducers in your kitchen.
detox food
from yahoo
Green leafy vegetables. Eat them raw, throw them into a broth, add them to juices. Their chlorophyll helps swab out environmental toxins (heavy metals, pesticides) and is an all-round liver protector.
Lemons. You need to keep the fluids flowing to wash out the body and fresh lemonade is ideal. Its vitamin C - considered the detox vitamin - helps convert toxins into a water - soluble form that?s easily flushed away.
Watercress. Put a handful into salads, soups, and sandwiches. The peppery little green leaves have a diuretic effect that helps move things through your system. And cress is rich in minerals too.
Garlic. Add it to everything - salads, sauces, spreads. In addition to the bulb's cardio benefits, it activates liver enzymes that help filter out junk.
Green tea. This antioxidant-rich brew is one of the healthiest ways to get more fluids into your system. Bonus: It contains catechins, which speed up liver activity.
Broccoli sprouts. Get 'em at your health-food store. They pack 20 to 50 times more cancer-fighting, enzyme-stimulating activity into each bite than the grown-up vegetable.
Sesame seeds. They're credited with protecting liver cells from the damaging effects of alcohol and other chemicals. For a concentrated form, try tahini, the yummy sesame seed paste that?s a staple of Asian cooking.
Cabbage. There are two main types of detoxifying enzymes in the liver; this potent veggie helps activate both of them. Coleslaw, anyone?
Psyllium. A plant that?s rich in soluble fiber, like oat bran, but more versatile. It mops up toxins (cholesterol too) and helps clear them out. Stir powdered psyllium into juice to help cleanse your colon, or have psyllium-fortified Bran Buds for breakfast.
Fruits, fruits, fruits. They're full of almost all the good things above - vitamin C, fiber, nutritious fluids, and all kinds of antioxidants. Besides, nothing tastes better than a ripe mango, fresh berries, or a perfect pear.
Green leafy vegetables. Eat them raw, throw them into a broth, add them to juices. Their chlorophyll helps swab out environmental toxins (heavy metals, pesticides) and is an all-round liver protector.
Lemons. You need to keep the fluids flowing to wash out the body and fresh lemonade is ideal. Its vitamin C - considered the detox vitamin - helps convert toxins into a water - soluble form that?s easily flushed away.
Watercress. Put a handful into salads, soups, and sandwiches. The peppery little green leaves have a diuretic effect that helps move things through your system. And cress is rich in minerals too.
Garlic. Add it to everything - salads, sauces, spreads. In addition to the bulb's cardio benefits, it activates liver enzymes that help filter out junk.
Green tea. This antioxidant-rich brew is one of the healthiest ways to get more fluids into your system. Bonus: It contains catechins, which speed up liver activity.
Broccoli sprouts. Get 'em at your health-food store. They pack 20 to 50 times more cancer-fighting, enzyme-stimulating activity into each bite than the grown-up vegetable.
Sesame seeds. They're credited with protecting liver cells from the damaging effects of alcohol and other chemicals. For a concentrated form, try tahini, the yummy sesame seed paste that?s a staple of Asian cooking.
Cabbage. There are two main types of detoxifying enzymes in the liver; this potent veggie helps activate both of them. Coleslaw, anyone?
Psyllium. A plant that?s rich in soluble fiber, like oat bran, but more versatile. It mops up toxins (cholesterol too) and helps clear them out. Stir powdered psyllium into juice to help cleanse your colon, or have psyllium-fortified Bran Buds for breakfast.
Fruits, fruits, fruits. They're full of almost all the good things above - vitamin C, fiber, nutritious fluids, and all kinds of antioxidants. Besides, nothing tastes better than a ripe mango, fresh berries, or a perfect pear.
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
the hour that froze
haha.. enjoying the momentit was a coporate event at the rockefeller cafe and we had the skating rink to ourselves for 2 hrs. well, i was gliding on the ice, trying to skate i would say. it was magical. that hour froze in time. it was snowing gently. when i looked against the street lights, i saw snow floating zig-zag down. the breeze was not chilly on my face. coworkers and friends and strangers skating pass me. i was not thinking of anyone else. i wanted that moment for myself only.
woah i dont remember having such a moment before. maybe it was the glass of wine that i had, it didnt matter. i am framing up that moment.
woah i dont remember having such a moment before. maybe it was the glass of wine that i had, it didnt matter. i am framing up that moment.
Saturday, January 20, 2007
nothing
my life is pretty much like thisi rot this day awaay. did absolutely nothing, apart from making small meals for my stomach. i finally finished the buckwheat pancake mix, which expired last year (actually dec 06). there wasnt any bug or smell to the flour so why throw away. the pancakes are really good with bananas and nutella but since i have run out of nutella, used pbj to replace and it is not that bad after all! yum.
for the first time of my life here, i bought a pint of ice-cream, for my fridge! unbelievable right? was with celine at wfs on thur and saw haagan das selling 2 for $5. she bought 1 for andy. that was sweet (no pun intended) cos she was always screaming at him for eating but she was indulging him this time. she got me into buying, saying well, 1 scoop a day is fine. guess i ll limit myself to 1 tablespoon each time. its the classic strawberry, which i love love abt the brand and the green tea too, but i doubt they have it here. oh the side track, cos i had 1 table spoon of ice-cream with a small flap of pancake, haha..
ok i rot the day away. its freaking cold outside and i was shivering in my bedroom. i cant surf the net in the living room where it would be warmer cos cant tap any connection there. so i rot the day away surfing, shivering, reading papers, cooking, shitting, breathing, breathing, breathing.
not too happy, not sure why.
ok meeting roy and jaco for greek dinner. i hope i wont whine. what can cheer me up?
for the first time of my life here, i bought a pint of ice-cream, for my fridge! unbelievable right? was with celine at wfs on thur and saw haagan das selling 2 for $5. she bought 1 for andy. that was sweet (no pun intended) cos she was always screaming at him for eating but she was indulging him this time. she got me into buying, saying well, 1 scoop a day is fine. guess i ll limit myself to 1 tablespoon each time. its the classic strawberry, which i love love abt the brand and the green tea too, but i doubt they have it here. oh the side track, cos i had 1 table spoon of ice-cream with a small flap of pancake, haha..
ok i rot the day away. its freaking cold outside and i was shivering in my bedroom. i cant surf the net in the living room where it would be warmer cos cant tap any connection there. so i rot the day away surfing, shivering, reading papers, cooking, shitting, breathing, breathing, breathing.
not too happy, not sure why.
ok meeting roy and jaco for greek dinner. i hope i wont whine. what can cheer me up?
Friday, January 19, 2007
in and out (nothing suggestive)
he keeps slipping in and out of my life. i have no idea how it happened but we are talking more again. he s coming onto msn more often. each time i see him sign in, my heart will skip a beat. next his msg box will pop up. i dont think im reading too much into his sentences but they are made up of very suggestive words. sometimes, things are blatantly said. but knowing him, that is the way he talks. so i hate it that i get hung up over his words. now that im writing these stuff, im verbalizing my thoughts and hopefully, it will straighten me out.
the weekend is here. i need to rest very badly.
the weekend is here. i need to rest very badly.
bagel
I had my first road trip over the long weekend last week. It was a wet weekend. LB had wanted to snowboard but the snow was too slushy. We ended up shopping at an outlet which was just by the Camelback ski resort.
On sunday, we had a relaxing swim in the indoor pool of the hotel that we stayed in. It was my first time in the pool since donkey years ago. it was great- my bikinis were kinda loose on top, which is good news. or is it that they are old?! had brunch and head to Lancaster cos LB wanted to check out the Amish community very badly. a very interesting way of life. how people can stay true to this kind of lifestyle when the outside world is swallowed by consumerism and technology.
back to consumerism, i think im a victim of one. i cldnt resist the buy of a burberry bag at the outlet. the quest for nice bags continues.
Monday, January 01, 2007
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