green_tranquility
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Kenny is back too LOL
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green_tranquility
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Morning!
Telling your wife she's not pretty may soon be an offence ! hahaha
http://news.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Malaysia/Story/A1Story20090527-144338.html
Telling your wife she's not pretty may soon be an offence ! hahaha
http://news.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Malaysia/Story/A1Story20090527-144338.html
janie_wawa
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morning!
how abt making it an offence by NOT telling the wife tat she is pretty? HAHAHAHAHA
how abt making it an offence by NOT telling the wife tat she is pretty? HAHAHAHAHA
green_tranquility
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Goodwood Park Hotel is selling its durian cakes etc at my office today. Dunno to buy the durian mousse cake, durian crepe or durian puff?
janie_wawa
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*drool*
green_tranquility
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Janie,
You work in town, u can pop by the hotel to grab the cakes and desserts anytime lo!
You work in town, u can pop by the hotel to grab the cakes and desserts anytime lo!
green_tranquility
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Mark,
Why not you date your bestie? I bet you will slim down fast fast in 2 weeks haha.
Why not you date your bestie? I bet you will slim down fast fast in 2 weeks haha.
green_tranquility
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Oh ya mark can save $$ too since the bestie will force him to share 1 bowl of food with her hehehe.
green_tranquility
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Cucl,
Hey my colleagues who sat nearby me asked me if I was pregnant? Because they saw me eating non-stop whole day hehe.
Hey my colleagues who sat nearby me asked me if I was pregnant? Because they saw me eating non-stop whole day hehe.
green_tranquility
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Mayi,
*Put up hands* I know know... His bestie is also good at downsizing boobs! Mark can ask her to teach him how to downsize his belly lor.
*Put up hands* I know know... His bestie is also good at downsizing boobs! Mark can ask her to teach him how to downsize his belly lor.
green_tranquility
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Mark,
I can see that you miss the pool SO MUCH. Why not go and lick every inch of it tonight hehe?
I can see that you miss the pool SO MUCH. Why not go and lick every inch of it tonight hehe?
purplesky379
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Mark,
I dun hv any bestie whom i noe frm irc leh.. U shld go find urs, i bet u missed her alot AND i am sure she misses u too. Ooh, and oso nw u hv plenty of time to entertain her as well. Go learn smthing new from her den share wif us.
I dun hv any bestie whom i noe frm irc leh.. U shld go find urs, i bet u missed her alot AND i am sure she misses u too. Ooh, and oso nw u hv plenty of time to entertain her as well. Go learn smthing new from her den share wif us.
green_tranquility
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Here very sunny.
moonlightprincess83
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sunny is good! I am going to look at a potential house later...so going on a rainy is definitely a bad idea haha.
Where are you btw?
Where are you btw?
purplesky379
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Its gg to rain at my area~~
green_tranquility
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Here just had a downpour haha.
green_tranquility
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moonlight,
Your PM (private message) isn't activated.
Your PM (private message) isn't activated.
moonlightprincess83
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Ohoh I didnt realize...just activate
Just bought my own house...finally!
Just bought my own house...finally!
green_tranquility
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Moonlight,
That's 1 big milestone achieved hehe!
That's 1 big milestone achieved hehe!
green_tranquility
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Moonlight,
Is sailor moon your favourite character heehee?
Is sailor moon your favourite character heehee?
moonlightprincess83
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green> thanks
was quite nervous just now when making the purchase haha but made me felt quite grown up also lolz. and nope, sailor moon not my fave character...dunno why this nick just suddenly came into my mind when i registered...
mama> I understand...i m typing out ur nick in short form also haha...
mama> I understand...i m typing out ur nick in short form also haha...
janie_wawa
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i dun tink so...but mayb ninja turtles are green's fav
dead_heart
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hello chatters
dead_heart
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mark, u at home?
I'm still in ofc.... however, i will be on leave tmr
I'm still in ofc.... however, i will be on leave tmr
moonlightprincess83
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hi heart
dead_heart
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bz bz at work.....
xavier is fine as long as you dun attempt to 'pop' his balloon with toothpick
xavier is fine as long as you dun attempt to 'pop' his balloon with toothpick
she complain that i got too many things, from shower gel to other toiletries.
wa lao mark.. u machiam charbor lei... keke..
moonie... dun shortcut my nick to mama la.. haha.. i nt of mama rank yet.. lolx.. can call me mayi instead..
share with you all something...
this morning i received a call from my colleague asking if i did order anything from internet with my chinese name.. i told her i am expecting a parcel ordered from motherhood's bulk purchase spree... but i nvr order anything with my chinese name lei...
she said our mailman passed the registered mail to another colleague becos she always order with her chinese name which is 'meiyi' so the mailman thought the sender spelled her name wrongly as mayimayi... -_-"
i'm abit upset with the organizer as i did tell her to attention it to my real name and my dept code so it doesnt get lost when my mailman distribute the letters and parcel.... haiz.. heng my colleague guessed that its me and it didnt get distributed all over the company before i get it...
wa lao mark.. u machiam charbor lei... keke..
moonie... dun shortcut my nick to mama la.. haha.. i nt of mama rank yet.. lolx.. can call me mayi instead..
share with you all something...
this morning i received a call from my colleague asking if i did order anything from internet with my chinese name.. i told her i am expecting a parcel ordered from motherhood's bulk purchase spree... but i nvr order anything with my chinese name lei...
she said our mailman passed the registered mail to another colleague becos she always order with her chinese name which is 'meiyi' so the mailman thought the sender spelled her name wrongly as mayimayi... -_-"
i'm abit upset with the organizer as i did tell her to attention it to my real name and my dept code so it doesnt get lost when my mailman distribute the letters and parcel.... haiz.. heng my colleague guessed that its me and it didnt get distributed all over the company before i get it...
those gifts are from friend. well somehow i just feel bad, she giving me these items yet i can't recipocrate. i am still haunted by the ghost of my past. i still have dreamt abt my wife and ex gf. its tormenting enough for me to even dare to allow one more person into my heart.
green_tranquility
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Perks of motherhood
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By Poon Chian Hui
Some women may bemoan the sacrifices they have to make for motherhood but some experts have found that becoming a mum may be more rewarding than one expects. For one, it may make you smarter.
A study in the United States last November found that mother rats performed better on learning and memory tests than female rats that have not had babies. Led by Professor Craig Kinsley of the University of Richmond, a key finding was that the mother rats had new clusters of brain cells.
Dr Cornelia Chee, a consultant at the department of psychological medicine at the National University Hospital (NUH), reasoned that this phenomenon of neuroplasticity - where the brain reorganises itself by forming new neural links - could be due to the fact that mothers need to ensure the survival of their offspring.
'The mother rats need to be better at finding and bringing back food, so some aspects of learning is enhanced by motherhood,' said Dr Chee, who is also the director of the women's emotional health service at NUH. She added that these rewards of motherhood could be applicable to humans too.
Her view is similar to that of Ms Katherine Ellison, an American journalist and author of The Mommy Brain: How Motherhood Makes Us Smarter, in which she detailed how studies have shown that motherhood improves perception, resilience, efficiency, motivation and emotional intelligence in women.
Also, some of the hormones that increase during pregnancy are associated with better mental well-being. Oestrogen, which tends to enhance mood, climbs gradually during pregnancy and peaks during birth, said Dr Chee.
Dr Helen Chen, the head of the mental wellness service at KK Women's and Children's Hospital, agrees.
'Oestrogen is the feel-good hormone for women,' she said. 'It also gives pregnant women a glow.' This glow refers to their more radiant complexion and shinier hair.
However, both doctors pointed out that while oestrogen may have positive effects, it is subjected to the intricate network of hormones and brain chemicals. For instance, serotonin also regulates mood and low levels of serotonin may reduce the feel-good effects of oestrogen.
Breastfeeding is rewarding due partly to the hormone oxytocin which is released in spurts. It has a relaxing effect on mothers which helps to reduce tension and stress and cement the mother-child bond, doctors explained. They added that breastfeeding also helps mothers to lose weight faster and cut their risk of breast cancer.
The good news is that these positive effects do not end once you stop breastfeeding. 'Women who have stopped breastfeeding can have high levels of oxytocin when they touch, look and spend time with their baby,' said Dr Chee.
Another class of chemicals that come into play are stress hormones. While pregnant women experience higher levels of hormones that are associated with stress - namely cortisol and adrenaline - it is not all that bad, said Dr Chen.
'Stress is only bad when it's excessive and occurs over a prolonged period,' she explained. Otherwise, this strain can be eustress or healthy stress, which gives one a sense of fulfilment and stimulate one's psychological growth, she said.
The downside is when hormonal effects spiral out of control. 'Some women are particularly susceptible to the hormonal effects of mood and anxiety,' said Dr Chee. 'In some cases, this anxiety can take a life of its own.'
The result may be perinatal mood and anxiety disorders like depression. Dr Chen estimates that about 10 per cent of women suffer from depression during pregnancy.
To combat excessive stress, she advises mothers-to-be to plan well for the birth, get enough rest, exercise to relax and avoid habits like drinking coffee and smoking. Seek support from family and friends and do not hesitate to get professional help if you feel constantly down, she added.
[email protected]
This article was first published in Mind Your Body, The Straits Times.
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By Poon Chian Hui
Some women may bemoan the sacrifices they have to make for motherhood but some experts have found that becoming a mum may be more rewarding than one expects. For one, it may make you smarter.
A study in the United States last November found that mother rats performed better on learning and memory tests than female rats that have not had babies. Led by Professor Craig Kinsley of the University of Richmond, a key finding was that the mother rats had new clusters of brain cells.
Dr Cornelia Chee, a consultant at the department of psychological medicine at the National University Hospital (NUH), reasoned that this phenomenon of neuroplasticity - where the brain reorganises itself by forming new neural links - could be due to the fact that mothers need to ensure the survival of their offspring.
'The mother rats need to be better at finding and bringing back food, so some aspects of learning is enhanced by motherhood,' said Dr Chee, who is also the director of the women's emotional health service at NUH. She added that these rewards of motherhood could be applicable to humans too.
Her view is similar to that of Ms Katherine Ellison, an American journalist and author of The Mommy Brain: How Motherhood Makes Us Smarter, in which she detailed how studies have shown that motherhood improves perception, resilience, efficiency, motivation and emotional intelligence in women.
Also, some of the hormones that increase during pregnancy are associated with better mental well-being. Oestrogen, which tends to enhance mood, climbs gradually during pregnancy and peaks during birth, said Dr Chee.
Dr Helen Chen, the head of the mental wellness service at KK Women's and Children's Hospital, agrees.
'Oestrogen is the feel-good hormone for women,' she said. 'It also gives pregnant women a glow.' This glow refers to their more radiant complexion and shinier hair.
However, both doctors pointed out that while oestrogen may have positive effects, it is subjected to the intricate network of hormones and brain chemicals. For instance, serotonin also regulates mood and low levels of serotonin may reduce the feel-good effects of oestrogen.
Breastfeeding is rewarding due partly to the hormone oxytocin which is released in spurts. It has a relaxing effect on mothers which helps to reduce tension and stress and cement the mother-child bond, doctors explained. They added that breastfeeding also helps mothers to lose weight faster and cut their risk of breast cancer.
The good news is that these positive effects do not end once you stop breastfeeding. 'Women who have stopped breastfeeding can have high levels of oxytocin when they touch, look and spend time with their baby,' said Dr Chee.
Another class of chemicals that come into play are stress hormones. While pregnant women experience higher levels of hormones that are associated with stress - namely cortisol and adrenaline - it is not all that bad, said Dr Chen.
'Stress is only bad when it's excessive and occurs over a prolonged period,' she explained. Otherwise, this strain can be eustress or healthy stress, which gives one a sense of fulfilment and stimulate one's psychological growth, she said.
The downside is when hormonal effects spiral out of control. 'Some women are particularly susceptible to the hormonal effects of mood and anxiety,' said Dr Chee. 'In some cases, this anxiety can take a life of its own.'
The result may be perinatal mood and anxiety disorders like depression. Dr Chen estimates that about 10 per cent of women suffer from depression during pregnancy.
To combat excessive stress, she advises mothers-to-be to plan well for the birth, get enough rest, exercise to relax and avoid habits like drinking coffee and smoking. Seek support from family and friends and do not hesitate to get professional help if you feel constantly down, she added.
[email protected]
This article was first published in Mind Your Body, The Straits Times.
green_tranquility
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Heart and Cucl,
"Studies have shown that motherhood improves perception, resilience, efficiency, motivation and emotional intelligence in women."
Is it true for you hehe?
"Studies have shown that motherhood improves perception, resilience, efficiency, motivation and emotional intelligence in women."
Is it true for you hehe?
