Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Again?!

I will get emo at the every end of the month this year. It seems to my usual living habit but I hope I will get rid off it soon (I am trying my best now).

Every single thing that is not going smooth will be my source. Recently, it is the torturing moment to wait for offer after attended job interview. 希望越大,失望越大。If I don't put on so much hope, my life will be grey. NO WAY!!!!

As they say when God close a door from you, he opens a window for you at the same moment.

I also leave a place for you in my heart. :) (This smiley looks ironic LOL)

Monday, September 19, 2011

10-Steps to Prevent Breast Cancer


1. Maintain a healthy body weight (BMI less than 25) throughout your life.Weight gain in midlife, independent of BMI, has been shown to significantly increase breast cancer risk. Additionally, and elevated BMI has been conclusively shown to increase the risk of post-menopausal breast cancer.

2. Minimize or avoid alcohol.Alcohol use is the most well established dietary risk factor for breast cancer. The Harvard Nurses’ Health study, along with several others, has shown consuming more than one alcoholic beverage a day can increase breast cancer risk by as much as 20-25 percent.

3. Consume as many fruits and vegetables as possible. Eat seven or more servings daily. The superstars for breast cancer protection include all cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts, cauliflower) ; dark leafy greens (collards, kale, spinach) ; carrots and tomatoes. The superstar fruits include citrus, berries and cherries. Note:it is best to eat cruciferous vegetables raw or lightly cooked, as some of the phytochemicals believed to offer protection against breast cancer are destroyed by heat.

4. Exercise regularly the rest of your life.Many studies have shown that regular exercise provides powerful protection against breast cancer. Aim for 30 minutes or more of moderate aerobic activity (brisk walking) five or more days a week. Consistency and duration, not intensity, are key!

5. Do your fats right!The type of fat in your diet can affect your breast cancer risk. Minimize consumption of omega-6 fats (sunflower, safflower, corn and cottonseed oils), saturated fats and trans fats. Maximize your intake of omega-3 fats, especially from oily fish (salmon, tuna, mackerel, sardines, lake trout and herring). Consume monounsaturated oils (canola, olive oil, nuts/seeds, avocados) as your primary fat source, as these foods have potential anticancer properties. Specifically, canola oil is a good source of omega-3 fats; extra virgin olive oil is a potent source of antioxidant polyphenols, including squalene; and nuts and seeds provide you with the cancer protective mineral, selenium.

6. Do your carbs right!Minimize consumption of the high glycemic index, “Great White Hazards” – white flour, white rice, white potatoes, sugar and products containing them. These foods trigger hormonal changes that promote cellular growth in breast tissue. Replace these “wrong” carbs with whole grains and beans/legumes. Beans/legumes because of their high fiber and lignan content are especially special.

7. Consume whole food soy products regularly, such as tofu, tempeh, edamame, roasted soy nuts, soy milk and miso.Only consume organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) soy. Epidemiologic studies have shown a positive association between soy consumption and reduced breast cancer risk.

8. Minimize exposure to pharmacologic estrogens and xeno-estrogens.Do not take prescription estrogens unless medically indicated. Lifetime exposure to estrogen plays a fundamental role in the development of breast cancer. Also avoid estrogen-like compounds found in environmental pollutants, such as pesticides and industrial chemicals. Buy organic produce if you can afford it; otherwise, thoroughly wash all non-organic produce. Minimize exposure to residual hormones found in non-organic dairy products, meat and poultry.

9. Take your supplements daily.A multivitamin, 500-1,000 mg of vitamin C in divided doses, 200-400 IUs of vitamin E as mixed tocopherols, and pharmaceutical grade fish oil. Also take 200 mcg of the mineral selenium or eat one to two Brazil nuts as an alternative. If you have a chronic medical condition or take prescription drugs, consult your physician first.

10. Maintain a positive mental outlook. Engage in self-nurturing behaviors regularly. Develop rich, warm and mutually beneficial relationships with family and friends. Get adequate sleep (7-8 hours per night). The mind-body associations with breast cancer are significant.

When I grow older

Something happens around me and I never expect myself to come across this so much earlier.
At one of the night, I suddenly come with this question: What will I do when I am in this situation?

Quit? Feeling sad to hurt them if I choose to do so
Fight until the end? It might just become others' burden

At the end, I realized that in this world, nothing can be done and I am left with no choice to choose as I am not able to do anything when I strike with this situation.


Life kinda suck right.

Sunday, September 18, 2011

男子汉

每个女孩都是我们人生的烛火,照亮了我们每段时期疯狂追求爱情的动人姿态,帮助我们这些男孩,一步一步,成为像样的男子汉。
我们所要做的,就是再多喜欢那女孩一点。再多一点,再多一点一点。
只要够喜欢,就没有办不到的等待。
就可以一直靠信仰爱情,坚持下去。

Friday, September 9, 2011

Social networking

Happen to find this picture when I come across one of my friends' blog.

Have been using/believing in this kind of screening and filtering method since I start playing facebook years ago.

Judging people from their tagged photos and even wall posts. And until recently privacy issue is raised among people all around the world, it becomes a hard and tough time for facebook stalkers (I am not one of them LOL)

Hide friend list (another long story to tell, maybe in next blog post), limit the content viewed by people not in friend list and even considered to hide my tagged photo. In the end, I ended up in unfriending some people.

My oversea friends are always amazed at the huge amount of my friends in Facebook while they might only have 100 over friends in their facebook. Culture shock huh?

So, facebook, what kind of role is it playing in our life????

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Wooden Bowls

A frail old man lived with his son, his daughter-in-law, and his four-year-old grandson. His eyes were blurry, his hands trembled, and his step faltered.

The family would eat together nightly at the dinner table. But the elderly grandfather's shaky hands and failing sight made eating rather difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon, drooping to the floor. When he grasped his glass of milk, it often spilled clumsily at the tablecloth.

With this happening almost every night, the son and daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess.

"We must do something about grandfather," said the son.

"I've had enough of his milk spilling, noisy eating and food on the floor," the daughter-in-law agreed.

So the couple set a small table at the corner.

There, grandfather ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed their dinner at the dinner table. Since grandfather had broken a dish or two, his food was served in wooden bowls. Sometimes when the family glanced in grandfather's direction, he had a tear in his eye as he ate alone. Still, the only words the couple had for him were sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food. The four-year-old watched it all in silence.

One evening, before supper, the father noticed his son playing with wood scraps on the floor. He asked the child sweetly: "What are you making?" Just as sweetly, the boy replied, "Oh, I'm making a little bowl for you and mama to eat your food from when I grow up." The four-year-old smiled and went back to work.

These words so struck the parents that they were speechless. Then tears streamed down their cheeks. Though no words were spoken, both knew what must be done. That evening, the husband took grandfather's hand and gently led him back to the family table.

For the remainder of his days, grandfather ate every meal with the family. And for some reason, neither husband nor wife seemed to care any longer when a fork was dropped, milk was spilled or the table cloth was soiled.


In one of the nights during last week, I happen to come across this story and coincidentally relate to what I witness at that moment.

Chinese always take emphasize on moral especially filial. I am a chinese educated person, so I always wonder why those people can treat their parents so badly. Not saying that their parents treat them badly but still they raise them up.

I admit that I treat my parents quite bad as in sometime my behavior is really bad towards them. I sweat that I wont be that kind of people who abandon their parents when they get married and rich!

Monday, September 5, 2011

Forgive Forgave Forgiven

For those who are not in your situation,
dont blame them not putting themselves in your shoes.
Be generous, be mature
Time is the best medicine, that cures everything
wash away all the trace, just like the tide
not waiting for anyone, no any chances

十年之前  我不认识你你不属于我 
我们还是一样陪在一个陌生人左右
走过渐渐熟悉的街头
十年之后 我们是朋友还可以问候
只是那种温柔再也找不到拥抱的理由
情人最后难免沦为朋友
直到和你做了多年朋友
才明白我的眼泪
不是为你而流也为别人而流

Friday, September 2, 2011

Since you been gone

It has been a long time since your last visit.
I have kinda lost my motivation to write something here.
I hope it is not true.

How can I put it, you put me on
I even fell for that stupid love song
Yeah, yeah, since you been gone
How come I'd never hear you say
I just wanna be with you
Guess you never felt that way