after working at sik for one month
finally got chance to play badminton with the locals
it was a great experience
and i learned something
- send the shuttle to open area. make them move.
don't lost focus. know what you are doing and do what is best for now.
-feeling thankful :)
may all be well and happy always
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Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Sunday, December 14, 2014
what's my plan?
at the age of 25..
do i have plans for my future?
haha
one of the planssssssssssss is ...
for time being, i plan to further my study till PhD
before that i need to get a master degree
to enrol in a master degree..
there are a few qualifications that need to be met
which i am working on it now
hopefully when the time comes
i can achieve one of my goals in life successfully
may all be well and happy always :D
do i have plans for my future?
haha
one of the planssssssssssss is ...
for time being, i plan to further my study till PhD
before that i need to get a master degree
to enrol in a master degree..
there are a few qualifications that need to be met
which i am working on it now
hopefully when the time comes
i can achieve one of my goals in life successfully
may all be well and happy always :D
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
a whole new life
started a brand new life weeks ago
in a district hospital
at first i called here as jungle
i can hardly find a proper place to stay
and the food here wasn't okay
then, i found out that here is actually
a very nice place for me to rest and learn at my own pace
the working environment here is simply superb
get to become a clinical pharmacist here
and in charge of TDM
both are the things that i want the most
thank You so much ^^
i know it will be hard at first
but i will do my best
for now, here is the most suitable place
You always know the most suitable things for us
Thank You
may all be well and happy always
感恩
in a district hospital
at first i called here as jungle
i can hardly find a proper place to stay
and the food here wasn't okay
then, i found out that here is actually
a very nice place for me to rest and learn at my own pace
the working environment here is simply superb
get to become a clinical pharmacist here
and in charge of TDM
both are the things that i want the most
thank You so much ^^
i know it will be hard at first
but i will do my best
for now, here is the most suitable place
You always know the most suitable things for us
Thank You
may all be well and happy always
感恩
Sunday, October 5, 2014
things i want to learn
learn French
i love Celine's voice so much
learn swimming
one of the sports that can do alone
learn guitar
erm... why? i am not sure.. hmmm...
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Céline Dion - All By Myself
When I was young
I never needed anyone
And making love was just for fun
Those days are gone
Livin' alone
I think of all the friends I've known
When I dial the telephone
Nobody's home
All by myself
Don't wanna be
All by myself
Anymore
Hard to be sure
Sometimes I feel so insecure
And loves so distant and obscure
Remains the cure
All by myself
Don't wanna be
All by myself
Anymore
All by myself
Don't wanna live
All by myself
Anymore
When I was young
I never needed anyone
Making love was just for fun
Those days are gone
All by myself
Don't wanna be
All by myself
Anymore
All by myself
Don't wanna live
Oh
Don't wanna live
By myself, by myself
Anymore
By myself
Anymore
Oh
All by myself
Don't wanna live
I never, never, never
Needed anyone
心,累了; 你, 在吗?
很多时候
想找个人来聊都难
频道不一样
心 是 打不开的
对人太好 会被误会
打从认识“形影不离”这四个字开始
就羡慕那些有死党的人
多希望 有一天
自己 会 有个 这样的朋友
寻寻觅觅了 十几年
还是不断的在寻找
共同的兴趣
一样的喜好
明白我的人
你 在哪?
生活上
愿意在我最需要时 好不犹豫帮我一把的
是 有的
我 在此 真心 谢谢您
但 在心灵上
或许 我 注定 得 孤军作战
或许 过些日子 我的他/她 便出现了
此刻。。。
心,累了;
你, 在吗?
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Monday, September 22, 2014
Plan a Budget Trip
adopted from: 10 ways to save money while on vacation
picture from: https://www.insureandaway.co.uk/system/cms/files/files/000/000/078/original/backpacker.png |
With the rising costs of flying, heading some place far is becoming more and more of a Utopian dream for many of us. A vacation, however, really doesn’t necessarily have to be a breaking-the-bank experience.
If you’re the kind of person who doesn’t crave luxury at every turn, it is completely possible to travel cheap while not having to resort to backpacking.
Here are 10 simple ways to save money while on vacation:
• Book your hotel well in advance, and whenever possible, check out Airbnb.com — it’s a place where people around the world list their rooms, apartments, and homes for rent and you’ll have access to basic amenities. Many of the listed accommodations are centrally located, and you’re free to peruse reviews written by previous guests.
• Hostels are another option — aside from shared bathrooms, there isn’t really anything much a hotel offers that hostels don’t. As long as the hostels are clean and well-maintained, you won’t be missing much from a luxurious hotel since you will probably be out all day anyway.
• Dine cheaply. There are a myriad of alternatives to filling your tummy besides dining at a restaurant. Check out bakeries, where you’ll find all sorts of local pastries, or street food — all are priced at much more affordable prices than restaurants.
• Take public transportation such as buses and trains instead of taxis, and don’t rent a car unless you absolutely have to. In most metropolitan cities around the world, you can get away with a daily or weekly pass on their buses and trains. Although you would have to walk a bit more than taking the taxi or renting a car, you would be saving money on rental and parking fees, and walking is a great way to sightsee.
• Travel light. If any of your main or connecting flights are via low-cost airlines, chances are that you’ll be charged an exorbitant amount for overweight baggage.
• Exchange your currency before you travel, and try to keep using cash transactions. It might be a lot easier and less of a hassle to carry a credit card around instead of wads of cash, but your bank charges extra each time you swipe your card, and the exchange rates are often much higher than the market value.
• Stay outside of the city centre. Obviously, accommodation smack in the middle of the metropolitan is going to cost more than staying in the suburbs. If there is good public transportation where you’re vacationing, it’s often cheaper and not that much of a hassle to stay a little way out of town — a 15-minute train ride isn’t that far.
• Shop only when you can find something that’s duty free, or a great deal cheaper than the prices back home.
• Two words — tax refunds. In many countries, sales taxes are charged upon everything you buy. Oftentimes, you can claim all of them back from immigration/customs on the way out of the country. Remember to keep all your receipts.
• Check out group, student, or membership discounts. Many tourist attractions have special group rates, so if you’re travelling in a group, remember to check those out. Students and holders of certain memberships such as credit cards or banks are also entitled to discounts at certain places.
• Take a city tour! Instead of trying to visit all the tourist attractions around town yourself (and therefore paying for transportation), follow a tour instead. There are lots of hop-on, hop-off tours in big cities around the world (London, New York, etc) and the buses run all day for free. They often also offer bundled tickets that give you entrance to attractions at a cheaper rate.
- See more at: http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/travel/article/10-ways-to-save-money-while-on-vacation#sthash.HIYPyqka.J3LbKtZw.dpuf
my dream office
in future, my office will be like this...
Enjoy your life, say NO to OT
In an effort to end overworking and offer some sort of work-like balance, the Amsterdam-based office for Heldergroendisappears at 6PM every night and turns into an open space for yoga, dancing, and other creative activities. The desks are attached to industrial strength steel cables that allow it to retract into the ceiling. During the day, the tables rest on wheeled cabinets.
With all the office furniture on wheels and the desks hanging from cables, everything is moveable and easily hidden once the clock strikes six. While most spaces might be designed to make staying late at work more comfortable, Heldergroen's office makes it clear that work time is over and encourages employees to live their lives outside of work.
In an effort to end overworking and offer some sort of work-like balance, the Amsterdam-based office for Heldergroendisappears at 6PM every night and turns into an open space for yoga, dancing, and other creative activities. The desks are attached to industrial strength steel cables that allow it to retract into the ceiling. During the day, the tables rest on wheeled cabinets.
With all the office furniture on wheels and the desks hanging from cables, everything is moveable and easily hidden once the clock strikes six. While most spaces might be designed to make staying late at work more comfortable, Heldergroen's office makes it clear that work time is over and encourages employees to live their lives outside of work.
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how important is attitude?
道理
这年头,女的照相照胸,男的照相照车,谁知道胸是不是挤的,车是不是你的。
如今,没结婚的像结婚的一样同居,结婚的像没有结婚的一样分居。
动物像人一样穿着衣服,人像动物一样露着肉。
小孩子像大人一样成熟,大人像小孩子一样幼稚。
女人像男人一样爷们,男人像女人一样娘们。
没钱的像有钱的一样装富,有钱像没钱的一样装穷。
情人像夫人一样四处招摇,夫人像情人一样深入简出。
有纹身的都怕热,用苹果的都没兜,带手表的爱拍腿,镶金牙的爱咧嘴。
网上说:现在存折里不到百万的,不叫存款,叫余额。审视了一下自己,原来,我的只能叫手续费,有时候连手续费都不足。
慢慢明白了,戴三百块的表和三百万的表,时间是一样的;
喝三十块的酒和三千块的酒,呕吐是一样的;
住三十平米的房和三百平米的房,孤独是一样的。
总有一天你会明白,你内心真正的快乐,是物质世界永远给予不了的…
抽十块的烟和抽100块的烟都会得肺癌,坐头等舱和坐经济舱失联了一样都回不来...
所以,想明白了,知足常乐...和谁在一起活着才是最重要的!谁能陪着你才是最难得的。
生活已不易,且行且珍惜
原文
如今,没结婚的像结婚的一样同居,结婚的像没有结婚的一样分居。
动物像人一样穿着衣服,人像动物一样露着肉。
小孩子像大人一样成熟,大人像小孩子一样幼稚。
女人像男人一样爷们,男人像女人一样娘们。
没钱的像有钱的一样装富,有钱像没钱的一样装穷。
情人像夫人一样四处招摇,夫人像情人一样深入简出。
有纹身的都怕热,用苹果的都没兜,带手表的爱拍腿,镶金牙的爱咧嘴。
网上说:现在存折里不到百万的,不叫存款,叫余额。审视了一下自己,原来,我的只能叫手续费,有时候连手续费都不足。
慢慢明白了,戴三百块的表和三百万的表,时间是一样的;
喝三十块的酒和三千块的酒,呕吐是一样的;
住三十平米的房和三百平米的房,孤独是一样的。
总有一天你会明白,你内心真正的快乐,是物质世界永远给予不了的…
抽十块的烟和抽100块的烟都会得肺癌,坐头等舱和坐经济舱失联了一样都回不来...
所以,想明白了,知足常乐...和谁在一起活着才是最重要的!谁能陪着你才是最难得的。
生活已不易,且行且珍惜
原文
Sunday, September 21, 2014
it's time to clean up
current condition of my room
seriously??!!
it's 12:30am in the morning.. sleep first..
start cleaning tomorrow ;)
seriously??!!
it's 12:30am in the morning.. sleep first..
start cleaning tomorrow ;)
in 5 years time, i want to
1. own a house
2. have at least one overseas family trips
3. have a backpack trip with friend
4. completed a master degree
5. stay fit
6. have at least 3 true friends
7.
2. have at least one overseas family trips
3. have a backpack trip with friend
4. completed a master degree
5. stay fit
6. have at least 3 true friends
7.
Saturday, September 20, 2014
The Purge: Anarchy
just a very ordinary movie
not really nice
everything was just expected
no epic scene
things i got from this movie:
not really nice
everything was just expected
no epic scene
things i got from this movie:
- revenge is not the solution, but, love is.
- karma
Friday, September 19, 2014
The Maze Runner
not as good as i expected
the effect/impact was not enough
i was expecting some motivation stuff
but it wasn't really there
too many things to tell in the movie.. but, most of the things were just being described briefly
the fighting scenes were not enough.. no extraordinary scene
anyway, there are still something to get from that movie..
the effect/impact was not enough
i was expecting some motivation stuff
but it wasn't really there
too many things to tell in the movie.. but, most of the things were just being described briefly
the fighting scenes were not enough.. no extraordinary scene
anyway, there are still something to get from that movie..
- when everyone says there is no way out, still, you got to believe in yourself and give it a try
- nothing is impossible. you will never know if you never try
- two persons taking the same path, yet, the outcome might be different
- if you wanna get out of the box, you need to think out of the box
- believe in yourself. you can, if you think that you can.
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Thursday, September 18, 2014
message after working hour
why do you post all the serious messages after working hour?
others might be enjoying their life
and it's ruined by your messages
come on..
do you expect me to take out my phone and type those messages during working hour?
i only have time to convey the messages after work
and i am not good at MIA (missing in action)
you have life
and so do I
why do i need to do these after working hour?
do you think that i will have extra pay for that?
or i will be credited for these?
or i don't need rest?
please don't be too naive
if you want to spend quality time with your love ones
kindly turn off your data/wifi
however, please do turn it on afterwards
after all, it is your responsibility to check your mail/whatsapp/facebook on regular basis
i am just here to send those friendly reminders for those who might need it
never to disturb you
i too need rest
others might be enjoying their life
and it's ruined by your messages
come on..
do you expect me to take out my phone and type those messages during working hour?
i only have time to convey the messages after work
and i am not good at MIA (missing in action)
you have life
and so do I
why do i need to do these after working hour?
do you think that i will have extra pay for that?
or i will be credited for these?
or i don't need rest?
please don't be too naive
if you want to spend quality time with your love ones
kindly turn off your data/wifi
however, please do turn it on afterwards
after all, it is your responsibility to check your mail/whatsapp/facebook on regular basis
i am just here to send those friendly reminders for those who might need it
never to disturb you
i too need rest
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Sunday, September 14, 2014
32 years-old
lol
my body is 32 years-old
uncle tannnnnnnnnnnnnn
gonna start working out regularly liao
still can't resist the delicious food for time being..
hmm...
exercise more
cut down slowly baa
>.<
my body is 32 years-old
uncle tannnnnnnnnnnnnn
gonna start working out regularly liao
still can't resist the delicious food for time being..
hmm...
exercise more
cut down slowly baa
>.<
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
这一年的‘友情’
人若累了 可以休息;
心若累了 那该如何?
说真的 这一年
不是混得很好
刚开始 大家好好的
渐渐的彼此疏远了
这友情 维持得 有点辛苦
心 有点累了
不知错在哪儿
也不知如何去改
刚开始可装不知
但 毕竟
戏 演久了
心 痛久了
是会累的
对不起 我暂时演不下去了
想休息一下下
或许。。。
物以类聚;人以群分
我不该强逼大家在一起
我 快毕业了
你们 好好吧
心若累了 那该如何?
说真的 这一年
不是混得很好
刚开始 大家好好的
渐渐的彼此疏远了
这友情 维持得 有点辛苦
心 有点累了
不知错在哪儿
也不知如何去改
刚开始可装不知
但 毕竟
戏 演久了
心 痛久了
是会累的
对不起 我暂时演不下去了
想休息一下下
或许。。。
物以类聚;人以群分
我不该强逼大家在一起
我 快毕业了
你们 好好吧
Sunday, September 7, 2014
一起实习的战友们
当初
每个月 大家
至少一起 吃一顿饭
渐渐的 变成
两个月一次
渐渐的 减成
有人生日时 才聚会
渐渐的 出席的人
越来越少
现在
甚至有些人不想参与了
时间 让人看清对方
能陪你走到最后的
愿意把你带到下一站的
最后留下来的
又有几个呢?
每个月 大家
至少一起 吃一顿饭
渐渐的 变成
两个月一次
渐渐的 减成
有人生日时 才聚会
渐渐的 出席的人
越来越少
现在
甚至有些人不想参与了
时间 让人看清对方
能陪你走到最后的
愿意把你带到下一站的
最后留下来的
又有几个呢?
Saturday, September 6, 2014
in 10 years time, i want to...
- stay healthy and happy
- have family trips overseas at least 5 times
- complete or at least enrol in a PhD course
- backpacking in at least 3 countries
- have at least 5 true friends
- own a home
- settle down
- own a company
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
today
Monday, September 1, 2014
Saturday, August 30, 2014
我的她
最近 在facebook 玩了个游戏
被点了 12
结果 才发现
我
其实 不年轻了
是时候该认真想想了
突然想起
我 那年 的择偶条件
朋友听了 反应是
你可以去找恐龙了
或者到童话故事里
我 想说的是
我的她
至少对我而言
是符合这些条件的
但 说真的
这一切都不重要
感觉对了 那就是了
在我遇到她之前
我会好好努力 好好增值
我的她 我想你了
- 哈哈哈…游戏来了! 恭喜你评论了我的说说,点赞的也算,这是一个连环游戏,谁评论了,谁就是下一个中招者! 上家告诉你选几,你必须发在你的朋友圈!出来混要玩得起,发朋友圈的时候不能作弊把这是游戏说出来,好了,去开始你的钓鱼游戏吧! 1、今天上街捡了两百块钱,运气来了挡都挡不住。 2、去吃饭碗里有个虫,本来想叫老板,结果 好奇想尝一下虫吃起来是什么味道。 3、我不上班了回家结婚。 4、不就是生小孩嘛,谁不会啊?给你们家生一个就是。 5、突然觉得我好美。 6、他妈的,从来都没有这么衰过,穿件衬衣上街,结果胸口的扣子掉了。 7、你们大家给点意见,我应该给自己的小孩取什么名字好呢? 8、惨了,五十块掉马桶里了。 9、捡到一苹果手机。 10、糟了,我好像要当爸爸了!! 11、你以为你长的好帅啊?给你告白是看的起你,还居然拒绝我。 12、今天和喜欢的她一起看电影了。 13、走在大街上总是有人讲我长得漂亮,真的不好意思 。 14、还有一个周就要结婚了,心情激动啊。 我让你选几你就选几,否则友尽 不准解释,不准删
被点了 12
结果 才发现
我
其实 不年轻了
是时候该认真想想了
突然想起
我 那年 的择偶条件
- 真 善 美
- 出得了厅堂 进得了厨房
- 温柔体贴 但却不黏人
朋友听了 反应是
你可以去找恐龙了
或者到童话故事里
我 想说的是
我的她
至少对我而言
是符合这些条件的
但 说真的
这一切都不重要
感觉对了 那就是了
在我遇到她之前
我会好好努力 好好增值
我的她 我想你了
Thursday, August 21, 2014
累了
我 不一定对
你 不一定得跟
问有没有意见时 你又要说不说
投票结果出炉了 但 你又不服从
票都已经定了 你又放鸽子
你
到底
想怎样???
表面上跟你有说有笑
但 背后却对你猛放毒箭
我选折离开时
又说我不合群
又说我是戏剧王
虽然我不帅 但我不觉得我是“贝多芬”
若 我还是你朋友
请当面告诉我 我的不是
我会欣然接受的
我会尝试改进的
有点累了
人以群分 物以类聚
看开吧 勉强是不会幸福的
强逼在一起 那又何苦呢?
缘尽了
尽力了 就好
你 不一定得跟
问有没有意见时 你又要说不说
投票结果出炉了 但 你又不服从
票都已经定了 你又放鸽子
你
到底
想怎样???
表面上跟你有说有笑
但 背后却对你猛放毒箭
我选折离开时
又说我不合群
又说我是戏剧王
虽然我不帅 但我不觉得我是“贝多芬”
若 我还是你朋友
请当面告诉我 我的不是
我会欣然接受的
我会尝试改进的
有点累了
人以群分 物以类聚
看开吧 勉强是不会幸福的
强逼在一起 那又何苦呢?
缘尽了
尽力了 就好
Sunday, August 17, 2014
生命不再等待
14.8.2014
人生无常
生命只在于呼吸间
那天 您叫我让您看老板结婚典礼的照片
我婉拒了 心想迟些再让朋友给你看
那天 您热诚的邀请我们去您的家
我婉拒了 心想明年开斋节才去
上个月几乎每天 上 下班 都与你闲聊几句
我心想 您是个好人
在我毕业前 得请您吃顿饭才行
感谢您把我们工作环境 打理的好好的
但今天 您连再见也不说 便走了
我 无言了
只能
愿 您 一路走好
Thursday, August 7, 2014
just a bit more
submitted my log book last Sunday 3/8/2014
but the stress is still here
1 more presentation
and research
aaarrrggghhh
add oil
may all be well and happy always :D
but the stress is still here
1 more presentation
and research
aaarrrggghhh
add oil
may all be well and happy always :D
Thursday, July 24, 2014
done viva :)
finally done all my viva..
3 vivas and a presentation in a week
hmmm.. not bad.. hahahahaha
anyway still got one more presentation, one more case report and a research to settle.
add oil !!!
3 vivas and a presentation in a week
hmmm.. not bad.. hahahahaha
anyway still got one more presentation, one more case report and a research to settle.
add oil !!!
Sunday, July 20, 2014
MH 17
无论谁对谁错
找出真凶 那又如何?
报复?
只会让 事情 越闹越大
让 恶 继续蔓延
与其 责怪
不如 互相扶持
共同面对
战斗 始终两败俱伤
和解 才是最佳出路
为何非得争个你死我活?甚至 错杀/滥杀 无辜?
赢了 输了 那又怎样?
死后 又能带走什么?
是时候醒了
停火吧
对你 对我 对他
都好
找出真凶 那又如何?
报复?
只会让 事情 越闹越大
让 恶 继续蔓延
与其 责怪
不如 互相扶持
共同面对
战斗 始终两败俱伤
和解 才是最佳出路
为何非得争个你死我活?甚至 错杀/滥杀 无辜?
赢了 输了 那又怎样?
死后 又能带走什么?
是时候醒了
停火吧
对你 对我 对他
都好
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Sunday, July 6, 2014
breakfast
Saturday, July 5, 2014
to do list
4 more viva, 1 case report and 2 more presentations to go
6/7/2014 viva production
7-13/7/2014 viva in patient
14-20/7/2014
21-27/7/2014 viva tdm & DIC
28/7/2014-3/8/2014
4-10/8/2014 TDM Presentation
6/7/2014 viva production
7-13/7/2014 viva in patient
14-20/7/2014
21-27/7/2014 viva tdm & DIC
28/7/2014-3/8/2014
4-10/8/2014 TDM Presentation
Thursday, July 3, 2014
放弃? 坚持?
真的希望
我 可以
放弃这里的一切
抛开一切责任
离开 这里
但。。。 我知道
这 绝对并非我真正想要的
如果我这么做
一定会让很多人失望
一路走来 并不容易
付出了这么多 现在才来放弃 值得吗?
这些年来 家人 老师 朋友 所付出的心血
我。。。 对得起他们吗?
或许我真的只需要休息刻片
一切 就会好了
一切 便会过去了
还是那一句
我 可以
放弃这里的一切
抛开一切责任
离开 这里
但。。。 我知道
这 绝对并非我真正想要的
如果我这么做
一定会让很多人失望
一路走来 并不容易
付出了这么多 现在才来放弃 值得吗?
这些年来 家人 老师 朋友 所付出的心血
我。。。 对得起他们吗?
或许我真的只需要休息刻片
一切 就会好了
一切 便会过去了
还是那一句
好的、坏的; 一切都会过去的。
加油吧! 我相信我可以!
累
最近 突然觉得很累、很累
身体累、头脑累、
心。。。
也累了
还有一个月的时间
大部分手头上的工作就会结束了
但还有很多事情得去处理
我 能 吗?
有点开始怀疑自己的能力
我是否太高估自己了
我到底喜欢什么?
我的爱好是什么?
我想要的是什么?
这是我想要的未来么?
我能够做什么?
我。。。。
。。。
。。。
是谁?
身体累、头脑累、
心。。。
也累了
还有一个月的时间
大部分手头上的工作就会结束了
但还有很多事情得去处理
我 能 吗?
有点开始怀疑自己的能力
我是否太高估自己了
我到底喜欢什么?
我的爱好是什么?
我想要的是什么?
这是我想要的未来么?
我能够做什么?
我。。。。
。。。
。。。
是谁?
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
culprit
the moment when
you found out that you are the culprit
but you are just too tired to fix it
for now, i shall just let it be
there are just too much things on my plate
hopefully i will have enough strength to go through all these
i will need a long break after this
may all be well and happy always
Thursday, June 26, 2014
朋友? “朋友” ?
被别人背后拥几刀 固然可怕
但 更可怕的是
在转身以后
看到的是
咱们 用心 对待 的 人
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但 更可怕的是
在转身以后
看到的是
咱们 用心 对待 的 人
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asian glow
Do You Turn Red After Half a Beer? You Could Have Alcohol Flush Reaction
adopted from: http://www.healthworks.my/alcohol-flush-syndrome/
adopted from: http://www.healthworks.my/alcohol-flush-syndrome/
- Flushing is caused by an enzyme disorder in your liver which cannot break down acetaldehyde.
- Alcohol flush syndrome has been associated with higher risk of esophageal cancer and hypertension.
- There’s no cure to alcohol flush syndrome, except for avoiding alcohol.
Hello there drinker! What’s your favourite drink? Oh, beer you say? Do you turn red really quickly after consuming half a can of your favourite beer?
If your answer is yes, ever stop to wonder what that means? We asked a few people at a bar one night, after feasting our eyes on blotchy redness all over.
“My circulation is in tip top condition, that’s why!” one guy exclaimed.
“I’m allergic to alcohol, but I like drinking sometimes,” said another girl.
“It’s just our Chinese genes!” said a group of friends.
A study showed about a third of Japanese, Chinese, and Koreans respond to alcohol by turning red. It’s such a common sight to see a sea of red faces all over bars and clubs in Asia that we don’t even think to question it. Those of us blessed enough to not turn into a tomato after a drink or two, laugh at our friends who do. And those of us who turn red? We shrug it off as a harmless genetic malfunction and continue with our drinking habits. But is it all just fun and games?
Why Does The Dreaded Alcohol Flush Happen?
Some people believe this is due to Asians being unable to metabolise alcohol. While that might sound very scientifically accurate, it’s not the case.
And no, it’s also not you having exceptionally good blood circulation.
Alcohol is metabolised in your liver, where it is oxidised first to acetaldehyde, and then converted to acetate by an enzyme known as aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH2).
Those who turn red after a bit of alcohol have a genetic change in their ALDH2. The gene variant causes the body to metabolise alcohol more quickly, but become less efficient in breaking down acetaldehyde. The buildup of acetaldehyde is what causes your blood vessels to dilate and your skin to turn red[1].
This condition is known as alcohol flush reaction, but since it happens mostly to Asians, it’s been nicknamed the Asian flush or the Asian glow [2]. Lovely name, indeed.
What Other Symptoms Will I Get Besides the Redness?
Well, you wouldn’t be a stranger to headaches and nausea. Some people also report itchiness on the skin.
The Asian Flush is Associated with Higher Risk of Hypertension and Cancer
Some people dislike drinking because of the redness and itchiness they get on their skin, while some others ignore the cosmetic side effects to have a good night out.
But recent studies have revealed evidence that ALDH2-deficient individuals are at much higher risk of developing esophageal cancer from consuming alcohol, than those with a fully active ALDH2 [3]. Esophageal cancer also happens to be one of the deadliest cancers in the world, with pretty low survival rates. [4]
Acetaldehyde is a metabolite of alcohol, but is also an animal carcinogen and mutagen with recognised cancer-promoting properties [5].
When the tissues of your upper aerodigestive tract is repeatedly exposed to acetaldehyde, the probability of DNA damage and mutation could also increase [6].
In a paper published in 2013, researchers studied 1,763 men, including non-drinkers, flushers, and non-flushers. They found that flushers who drank the same amount of alcohol (more than 4 drinks, less than 8) as non-flushers were at higher odds of getting hypertension. The risk of alcohol-related hypertension was also much higher among flushers who consumes more than 4 drinks a week [7].
Treatment Options for Alcohol Flush
Unfortunately since it’s a genetic problem, there’s currently no cure for the alcohol flush, except to avoid alcohol.
Although the use of antihistamines can prevent the redness, it doesn’t change the fact that your body cannot break down acetaldehyde. This means you’re still putting yourself at risk for developing esophageal cancer and hypertension if you continue drinking.
But It’s Not All Bad
Since the enzyme disorder causes people to go red after just a tiny hint of alcohol, there are plenty who shy away from drinking. Nobody likes hearing embarrassing stuff like “Hey you look like a tomato” or “Man, you’re red as a butt on fire” all the time.
Also, since flushers experience some not-so-great reactions when downing alcohol (like itchy skin, headaches, etc), they can’t really drink too much. Studies show how this can play a role in preventing alcoholism [8].
So effective is the flush at preventing you from becoming an alcoholic that pharmaceutical companies are using the science behind it to develop drugs to help recovering alcoholics. Antabuse uses Disulfiram to block the processing of alcohol in the body [9], which causes the same symptoms as flushing.
What To Do Now
If you get red after a drink or two, you should think about drinking less, a lot less. While you may call us a party pooper, it’s good to understand that you’re putting yourself at a higher risk of developing both cancer and hypertension.
Also, to those who do not turn red after drinking, this is not a license to go crazy. Moderation still reigns supreme, and too much alcohol can also do nasty things to your body. General agreement of “moderate drinking” is about one to two drinks a day for men, and one drink a day for women.
friend? 'friend'?
it's kind of hurt
when the one you thought who has been supporting you at the back
is actually stabbing you
what can i say?
i am neither a good friend nor a good leader
it's time to review what i have done
to find out what's the root of everything
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
representative
how to born generation X and Y with generation Z?
how to make people with different personalities and interest to mingle around happily?
how to make people feel belonged?
how to make people come to me when they have problem?
how how how and how???
arrrghhh
being a representative is always challenging
it's tricky to please both sides
still learning hard on this
striving for a win-win solution
or maybe i am not meant for this
shall i just step down and let others take over?
hmmm..... good question... ... ...
may all be well and happy always
how to make people with different personalities and interest to mingle around happily?
how to make people feel belonged?
how to make people come to me when they have problem?
how how how and how???
arrrghhh
being a representative is always challenging
it's tricky to please both sides
still learning hard on this
striving for a win-win solution
or maybe i am not meant for this
shall i just step down and let others take over?
hmmm..... good question... ... ...
may all be well and happy always
Saturday, June 14, 2014
friends
when it's time to let go
just let it go
after all, the initial goal has achieved.
it's time to go
may all be well and happy always :D
picture adopted from: http://hubteens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/lovely_friendship_wallpaper_bb049.jpg
just let it go
after all, the initial goal has achieved.
it's time to go
may all be well and happy always :D
picture adopted from: http://hubteens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/lovely_friendship_wallpaper_bb049.jpg
not everyone is meant to be as a group
it's hard to accept that you are excluded
from a group of friends that you think you are close to
sometimes
there is nothing much we can do
but just keep pretending that it doesn't happen
why try hard to unite those with
different personalities
different perception
different interest?
when they are just not meant to be together
at some point, i shall just leave them alone
though there are just a few
yet shall not try to bring everyone to the next station
it will just make everyone suffer
thanks to those who stay
and those who left
may all be well and happy always :)
picture adopted from: http://wellbeingwire.meyouhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/joggerChrisPreenFlickr.jpg
Monday, June 9, 2014
clinical
entering clinical tomorrow (today)
plus viva for OPD counselling tomorrow after work
the stress is here
add oil !!!
Friday, May 30, 2014
28招,讓你在社交上人人對你刮目相看?
1.長相不令人討厭,如果長得不好,就讓自己有才氣;如果才氣也沒有,那就總是微笑。
2.氣質是關鍵。如果時尚學不好,寧願純樸。
3.與人握手時,可多握一會兒。真誠是寶。
4.不必什麼都用“我”做主語。
5.不要向朋友借錢。
6.不要“逼”客人看你的家庭相冊。
7.與人打“的”時,請搶先坐在司機旁。
8.堅持在背後說別人好話,別擔心這好話傳不到當事人耳朵裡。
9.有人在你面前說某人壞話時,你只微笑。
10.自己開小車,不要特地停下來和一個騎自行車的同事打招呼。人家會以為你在炫耀。
11.同事生病時,去探望他。很自然地坐在他病床上,回家再認真洗手。
12.不要把過去的事全讓人知道。
13.尊敬不喜歡你的人。
14.對事不對人;或對事無情,對人要有情;或做人第一,做事其次。
15.自我批評總能讓人相信,自我表揚則不然。
16.沒有什麼東西比圍觀者們更能提高你的保齡球的成績了。所以,平常不要吝惜你的喝彩聲。
17.不要把別人的好,視為理所當然。要知道感恩。
18.榕樹上的“八哥”在講,只講不聽,結果亂成一團。學會聆聽。
19.尊重傳達室裡的師傅及搞衛生的阿姨。
20.說話的時候記得常用“我們”開頭。
21.為每一位上台唱歌的人鼓掌。
22.有時要明知故問:你的鑽戒很貴吧!有時,即使想問也不能問,比如:你多大了?
23.話多必失,人多的場合少說話。
24.把未出口的“不”改成:“這需要時間”、“我盡力”、“我不確定”、“當我決定後,會給你打電話”……
25.不要期望所有人都喜歡你,那是不可能的,讓大多數人喜歡就是成功的表現。
26.當然,自己要喜歡自己。
27.如果你在表演或者是講演的時候,如果只要有一個人在聽也要用心的繼續下去,即使沒有人喝采也要演,因為這是你成功的道路,是你成功的搖籃,你不要看的人成功,而是要你成功。
28.如果你看到一個貼子還值得一看的話,那麼你一定要回复,因為你的回復會給人繼續前進的勇氣,會給人很大的激勵。同時也會讓人感激你。
adopted from: http://tw.gigacircle.com/256952-1?fb_action_ids=687533634627081&fb_action_types=og.comments
2.氣質是關鍵。如果時尚學不好,寧願純樸。
3.與人握手時,可多握一會兒。真誠是寶。
4.不必什麼都用“我”做主語。
5.不要向朋友借錢。
6.不要“逼”客人看你的家庭相冊。
7.與人打“的”時,請搶先坐在司機旁。
8.堅持在背後說別人好話,別擔心這好話傳不到當事人耳朵裡。
9.有人在你面前說某人壞話時,你只微笑。
10.自己開小車,不要特地停下來和一個騎自行車的同事打招呼。人家會以為你在炫耀。
11.同事生病時,去探望他。很自然地坐在他病床上,回家再認真洗手。
12.不要把過去的事全讓人知道。
13.尊敬不喜歡你的人。
14.對事不對人;或對事無情,對人要有情;或做人第一,做事其次。
15.自我批評總能讓人相信,自我表揚則不然。
16.沒有什麼東西比圍觀者們更能提高你的保齡球的成績了。所以,平常不要吝惜你的喝彩聲。
17.不要把別人的好,視為理所當然。要知道感恩。
18.榕樹上的“八哥”在講,只講不聽,結果亂成一團。學會聆聽。
19.尊重傳達室裡的師傅及搞衛生的阿姨。
20.說話的時候記得常用“我們”開頭。
21.為每一位上台唱歌的人鼓掌。
22.有時要明知故問:你的鑽戒很貴吧!有時,即使想問也不能問,比如:你多大了?
23.話多必失,人多的場合少說話。
24.把未出口的“不”改成:“這需要時間”、“我盡力”、“我不確定”、“當我決定後,會給你打電話”……
25.不要期望所有人都喜歡你,那是不可能的,讓大多數人喜歡就是成功的表現。
26.當然,自己要喜歡自己。
27.如果你在表演或者是講演的時候,如果只要有一個人在聽也要用心的繼續下去,即使沒有人喝采也要演,因為這是你成功的道路,是你成功的搖籃,你不要看的人成功,而是要你成功。
28.如果你看到一個貼子還值得一看的話,那麼你一定要回复,因為你的回復會給人繼續前進的勇氣,會給人很大的激勵。同時也會讓人感激你。
adopted from: http://tw.gigacircle.com/256952-1?fb_action_ids=687533634627081&fb_action_types=og.comments