simple things that help to slow down the aging process

1. Wear sunscreen/sunblock

Apart from helping to prevent skin cancer, daily use of sunscreen slows the aging of skin that is caused by the sun's ultraviolet rays. But it is not 100% effective, thus it is best to seek shade and avoid sunlight at its strongest - if needed to be under the harsh sunlight, wear sunglasses or long-sleeved (yeah, Malaysia is hot but preventing is way better than curing)

How to read SPF (sun protection factor) in sunscreen?

The number on the sunscreen bottle indicates how longer our skin can be exposed to the sun without burning - thus, SPF30 means skin can be in the sun 30 times longer without burning than it could be without sunscreen. According to American Academy of Dermatology, recommends SPF30 or greater and should be reapplied every 2 hours.

2. Deal with stress

How does stress helps to quicken aging process?

According to Dr.Vivian Diller, "When we're under ongoing stress, it creates a fight-or-flight reaction and thus resulted to stress chemicals released into the body which creates biological changes. If one have a life filled with constant stress, little by little the body is breaking down".

That is why, vacation is important. After slaving yourself away with workload, going for a relaxing vacation may be able to help you deal with stress. By planning a vacation, you are able to look forward to fun,relaxing,stress-free holiday, and keep telling yourself "it's okay, soon I'll be on a happy vacation" when you have a hard time at work.

Another way to deal with stress is to get a much needed SLEEP. Sleeping is the time when our body is in repair mode - this is the time when we produce growth hormone which is a key factor to remaining youthful.

3. Anti-aging foods

• omega-3-rich fish

According to Artemis P. Simopoulos, author of The Omega Diet, omega-3 fats from fish act on area of the brain that leads to improved mood and attitude which lead to feeling healthier and more vigorous. Fish like salmon and tuna have the most potent anti-inflammatory effects.

What is inflammation? - it is the body's attempt at self-protection. When inflammation persists, or serves no purpose, it damages the body and causes illness.

• dark chocolate

Cocoa beans have high antioxidant that helps increase circulation in the skin and improve its ability to retain moisture which can reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

Why dark chocolate and not any other kind of chocolate like milk chocolate?

It is because the refining process involved in making other kinds of chocolate strips away most of the skin-benefiting antioxidants flavanols.

• berries

They are rich in antioxidants which promote cell health and anthocyanins which help to protect against cancer and diabetes. Darker berries have the highest concentration of antioxidants that provide best anti-aging benefits. Apart from that, berries are good source of vitamin C which is good for skin as it helps repair damaged body tissues.

how to be just friends with a guy

I have a few guy friends and some are my bestfriends. A girl and a guy can be just friends if both agreed to it. Here are some tips on to befriend a guy without leading him on according to my experience.

Set your boundaries right from the very beginning

Make it clear that you want to be just friends and not more than that but in time, when the time is right...marrying your bestfriend is sometimes the best decision. Before that happen, ensure both party understand the situation and agree on friendship.

Do not flirt

When we meet someone from the opposite sex, we tend to flirt if we find the guy attractive. But if you wanted to be just friends, avoid gesture that suggest you are flirting. Flatter is okay but not too much, flatter when it is necessary. Avoid wearing something sexy or provocative. Do not always let the guy open the door for you, avoid being with just him for too long and too often, pay for each others meal – do not let him pay for your meal always, avoid touching him or look him directly in the eyes when he speaks – just act casually or nonchalantly but make sure he knows you are listening. Do not fool him into thinking he has a chance to be your boyfriend by not sending the wrong message to him.

Do not use pet name

Call him by his name...avoid pet name or using it in a sentence, eg: "yes, my dear..."

Avoid talking about past relationship or love life

In my opinion, it is okay to confide but don't go all out because if you do, you will be vulnerable and he might think that you need him. Of course, a friend in need is a friend indeed but remember your boundaries. Avoid commenting on his date or girlfriend or the girl that he likes, just let him decide as people learn from mistake if he does make one. Just be there for him if he needs a friend.

Be straightforward

If he cross the boundaries, let him know. Tell him what you can do or cannot do for him as both are from the opposite sex there are things you cannot do that may lead him on. Now and then, remind him how lucky you are that both of you are friends.

us as students hanging out together @aeon.bukit.tinggi

tutorial on post divider/separator

I came across a freebie of post dividers or separators at shabbyblogs.com. I really like this one particular divider and decided to include it in my blog. I Googled on several websites for tutorials on how to apply post divider to blog. Since my blog has undergone some minor modifications in the past, the html code is all messed up and confusing for me and since I’m not one of those people who are good at coding, using logical thinking, I managed to apply the divider by combining several tutorials.

I would like to share this tutorial which is not mine but a combination of a few tutorials from other websites.
(please bear with me, I'm a beginner at this)

For those who are newbies and are not familiar with a divider, a post divider is located between two posts and separates a previous post and a current post.

First, you need a divider of your choice. You can either make one or get it at websites that offer freebies. Then, you need to save the image to your computer and upload the image at image hosting site like Photobucket.com. You have to adjust the length and height of your divider so that when you include it in your blog it will not get cropped and interfere with the sidebar.

In order to adjust the length and height of your divider;

Go to DESIGN > TEMPLATE DESIGNER > ADJUST WIDTHS

If you are using a 2 column template like me, what I did is, I subtract the width of my entire blog with the width of my sidebar. For example 730 px – 270 px = 460 px

I adjust the length of my divider to 400 px, not 460 px so that there a space between main posts and sidebar, but it really depend on your preference. Take note of the height of the divider, mine is 46 px.

Then, go to DESIGN > EDIT HTML > check EXPAND WIDGET TEMPLATES

(you may want to copy and save your html code before you begin)

Using ctrl+F, find this code;

<div class='post-footer-line post-footer-line-3'/>

Underneath it, paste this code;

<center><img height='46' src='URL OF YOUR DIVIDER HERE'/></center>

It should look like this,

All you need to do is replace ‘URL OF YOUR DIVIDER HERE’ with the link of your divider and the height is according to the height of your divider.

Preview your template and do adjustments to the length and height of your divider if you are not satisfied with the look until you do before you click on “save templates”.

Good luck and hope this tutorial help you like it help me.

Skin Care 101

Did you know skin is body’s biggest organ?

Skin plays an important role in protecting us against pathogens (things that causes disease) and excessive water loss. The skin covers and protects everything inside the body. It helps keep body at just the right temperature and allow us to have the sense of touch.

The skin keeps infections out of the body and keeps us from getting sick. Thus, it is crucial that we take extreme measures in taking care of our skin. By doing so, you are helping your skin do its job. Early care of your skin will help prevent future problems like wrinkles and even skin cancer. Most people dream to have skin that is healthy inside and radiant outside. They concentrate on skin care for their face because it is most noticeable and the most sensitive part of the skin.

Clean skin is happy skin. The easiest way to keep your skin happy is by keeping your hands clean. This is important because our hands can spread germs to the skin. Another way of keeping our skin healthy is by doing a daily skin care regimen. A daily skin care regimen should include:

24 cheesy lines to say to ur gf/bf

10 ways to have a lovely day - my version

I come across this post from my dear bff Hani's blog, it is an interesting post so I come up with my own version of it.

10 ways to have a lovely day

1.pray
2.give someone a kiss or a hug
3.smile and be friendly
4.have a healthy breakfast
5.wear your “confident outfit”
6.go for a walk and enjoy the nature
7.listen to your fave songs and dance to them
8.tell a good joke or listen to one
9.meet someone you really like/love
10.set your priorities right

p/s: hani,thx for the inspiration...

19 signs that you are mature

image by ezzat afiq - deviantart

1. You are able to calm yourself and be patient if your wishes did not come true.
2. If someone hurts you, you are able to hide your feelings and act smart as if nothing happens.
3. You are not easily jealous when you see someone else is being praised.
4. You able to face hatred by someone is not even worth it.
5. You are cool and compose when getting something even though you know it is extremely possible for you to get it.
6. You able to endure the shame and hurts if your life is not as easy as your colleagues.
7. You continue being fair and just even though the situation forbids you to.
8. You able to accept people criticism and misunderstanding without making them a big deal.
9. You patiently bear the hardships in order to live an easy life in the future.
10. You agree to opinions which you are disagree with in a debate without feeling uneasy.
11. You can be happy even if you are alone together with your favourite activity or hobby.
12. You able to admit truthfully that you really don't know about something without shame.
13. You face the elderly or influential people without always want to cause negative impression.
14. You will try to do something as simple as possible and not exaggerate it to show that you able to do something perfectly.
15. You put others first even if you are not happy about it.
16. You are able to be just and proper to those who you do not like.
17. You able to build trust and love in others without being number one in their lives.
18. If you are a man, you can cooperate or be friends with a woman without thinking that you are the man of every women dreams
19. If you are a woman, you can cooperate or be friends with a man, honestly.

source: iluvislam.com

take the day off...

I got this email from a friend about food as medicine.

If you often have headache, eat plenty of fish as fish oil helps prevent headaches, also good for those who have arthritis. Fish has omega oils which is good for our immune system.

If you have asthma, eat onions because onions help ease constriction of bronchial tubes.

If you have upset stomach, eat bananas and ginger as bananas will settle an upset stomach and ginger will cure morning sickness and nausea.

For girls who have premenstrual syndrome, eat cornflakes which able to reduce depression, anxiety and fatigue.

For those who despise garlic like I used to, it is actually good for cold and it lowers cholesterol!

Did you know that kiwi has twice vitamin C content that of an orange? (yeay me for liking kiwi than orange).

Strawberry has the highest antioxidant power among major fruits and protects the body from cancer causing.

The top fruits with most vitamin C are guava and papaya. Papaya is rich in carotene which is good for eyes also for gas and indigestion. I remember mama told me that I have indigestion because I don’t eat much needed papayas.LOL…

You don’t need to buy those expensive supplements (well, maybe you need to because people nowadays lead a very busy life). But, Allah SWT created the things that we can eat and these things are the original medicine. People in the old days really appreciate them as they don’t have supplement like we have now. Honestly, nowadays people get sick easily because they are too many fast food/junk food that they can munch on because they don’t have the time to have a home cook meal which is much much healthier. Plus, as people are busy leading the good life, they did not realize that they somehow endanger mother earth which causes pollution which in return endangers their lives. As the saying goes, what you give, you get back whether what you give is good or bad. In addition, people nowadays are stress with their hectic life that they turn to cigarette and alcohol which are the quickest way to distress but endanger their lives. I mean, you work hard for all that money to have good life, and when you are stress, you use that hard-earned money to buy alcohol and cigarette that will shorten your life. What I don’t get is, if people work hard to have good life, work hard to have everything that they could enjoy but in the end actually they work hard to ruin their lives. Man, as you get older, you become stupider. No offense, I’m just curious. I you feel offended, you shouldn’t read this, but then, think again.

Live a good life although it is not glamorous and lavish like you dream it would be, be thankful of what you have, same goes to me.

boost pc/lappie performance tips

happy lappie

sick and tired of pc/lappie performing slow?i know i am..so,i googled a bit and found ways to boost my lappie performance..

i use CCleaner.it's a cleaning tools for your pc/lappie things such as cookies,download history,temporary files,etc.

another way to boost pc performance is to perform disk defragment
for those who dont know what it is..its suppose to make room for other files and rid of unwanted files because your pc will tend to get fill up with unwanted files and programs.if you dont know where it is:
START > ALL PROGRAMS > ACCESSORIES > SYSTEM TOOLS > DISK DEFRAGMENTER.

next is always update your antivirus.like,students for example la..im very conscious of where to stick in my thumbdrive.uitm lab right,there full of badass virus and worms and it is major irritating!but,sometimes i havta..annoying..dgn berat hatinye.
my lappie is my baby now..if u have a baby one day (or now),you dont want anything badass like disease or something attacking your loved one right?
kesimpulan,treat your lappie like your baby.

this 3 ways is simple,easy peasy...you have to do it, and there are other ways that you can do to boost your pc performance.dont be lazy,google it!dont let anything degrade your pc performance..cheers!

somethin somethin

CANCER
Great Kisser. Very high sex appeal.
Great in bed. Most horny.

PISCES
Caring. Smart. Center of attention. Too Sexy,DAMNIT. Very high sex appeal. Has the last word. Extremely weirdbut ina good way

LIBRA
Very gentle. Nice. Love is one of a kind. Sillyandfun! Have own unique sexiness. Most caring person you willevermeet!
AMAZING in Bed.!!!!!

CAPRICORN
Sassy. Intelligent. Sexy. Predict future.
Irrestible, awesome kisser. Great talker.
Always gets what he or she wants. BY FAR the BEST in BED.EVERYPERFORMANCE!!!!

AQUAR­­IUS
Trustworthy. Sexy. Rare to find. Loves being inlongrelationships. Extremly energetic.
Amazing in bed, the BEST lovers.

ARIES
Outgoing. Spontanious. No one to fvck with. Have ownuniquesexiness. Unpredictable. Erotic.
Funny. Addictive. Take you on trips to the mooninbed.

TAURUS
Aggressive. freak in bed. rare to find. lovesbeingin long relationships. Likes to give a good fight for whattheywant.
Extremly outgoing. Outstanding kisser. sexualas****.

LEO
Great talker. Always the life of the party.Sexy.Horny all the time. Attractive physically or mentally(sumtimesboth) Can be Laid back or Wild. Knows how to have fun. Isreallygood at fvcking . Great kisser.

VIRGO
Dominant inrelationships.Sexy.A­­lwaysHorny.Freak in bed. Always wantsthe lastword.Loud.Caring.Sma­­rt.Loves being in longrelationships.Addictive . Passionate.

SCORPIO
sexy. Talkative. Energetic. Predict future.Mosterotic.Freak in bed.Good kisser. not one to mess with. alwaysgetwhat they want.

SAGITTARIUS
Spontanious. Horny.High sex appeal.
Rare to find. Good when found.
Loves being in long relationships.

GEMINI­­­
Nice. Love is one of a kind. Great listenersVeryGood in bed. Lover not a Fighter But Still Punch Your LightsOut.Trustworth

why being single rocks!

honestly,most people i know dont believe that i dont have a boyfriend.they would either GASP in horror, or saying things like "ye ke...?macam tak percaya.." , "kenapa takde boyfriend lagi?" , "eleh..mesti da ade,tp buat2 takde"..
people,for the thousandth times,i honestly dont have a boyfriend..accept the fact k?ive been boyfriendless for 3 years now and i still live happily..no question asked!
if you have to ask why,maybe i havent found that special someone yet..im a bit picky (theres nothing wrong with that,mind you)..i havent found someone who is genuine..who able to make me laugh naturally.who discover my flaws and embrace them truely...mushy stuff like that..boyfriend or boyfriendless,the fun is the same.

let me states why i think being single (for now) is fun

1.you can do whatever you want,whenever you want..you answer no one (except parents lor..) you dont have to report to your boyfriend/girlfriend where you going, with who, when you coming back..stuff like that..troublesome!

2.you can fool around (with care) and flirt with anyone,anywhere,anytime...flirting is fun.in good manners la..

3.you can seriously focus on your education,career,goals alone.

4.you have more time with your family and friends..

5.you can save money on top up for example...then you can buy shoes,clothes,make up.

6.you dont get your heart break when the man dumps you for some random chick.

7.you are more emotionally stable..no jealousy,merajuk 24/7..those extraordinary emotions that couple have.

8.you have more time just being yourself,do whatever you like and you dont have to try hard to impress your partner..admit it,sometimes your bf/gf wants you to quit smoking,change your styles,ask you to lose weight,accompany him to the gym,go shopping with her..sometimes you get tired doing the same thing over and over again with the same person,it almost annoys you...for some people that is.

these are not the reasons why you have to be single..these are why i think being single ROCKS!maybe my view is diff from yours.some people cant live without having a bf/gf..the minute they break up,the next day they are with someone new.maybe they think that boyfriendless makes them sorta loser..(no offense there).

i dont have boyfriend (yet) and im not a loser.

i guess,what im trying to say is,theres no rushing things..be patient and you dont have to jump into relationship just because others are doing it.being single is fun!

how to get over a guy

1.stay around close friends
2.read a book..a very thick one!
3.keep a level head.ignore him totally
4.cut him out of your life if it is necessary
5.start a hobby..a very time-consuming one!
6.write a journal,blog or something

a little bird...

A little bird was flying south for the winter. It got so cold it froze up and fell to the ground in a large field. While it was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on it. As it lay there in the pile of cow dung, it began to realize how warm it was. The dung was actually thawing him out! He lay there all warm and happy, and soon began to sing for joy. A passing cat heard the little bird singing, and came to investigate. Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow dung, and promptly dug him out-and then ate him.

You must be wondering why i post such short story..
It's not just a story..but a story with morals..

1. Not everyone who drops shits on you is your enemy.
2. Not everyone who gets you out of shit is your friend.
3. When you're in deep shit, keep your mouth shut!

signs you are falling in love

1. You are comfortable and secure in your relationship. You trust that your partner won't hurt you and there is no need of suspicion or jealousy.
2. You have remained together through good times and bad.
3. Thoughtful things are done just because it makes both of you feel good.
4. Neither of you make sacrifices, only compromises.
5. Your affections for your partner make you feel special and good about yourself.
6. When there is a fight, you usually make up after only a few hours and agree that nothing is more important than both of you expressing your true feelings, even if they cause conflict.
7. You and your partner feel no need to test each others feelings or loyalties.
8. You can be yourself when with your partner more so than anyone else.
9. You've forgotten your ex.
10. You can't stop thinking about your partner.
11. You care about your significant other more than anything.
12. You find your partners quirks charming.
13. You have great chemistry.
14. You love spending time together.

tips: how to get over a guy you liked

STEPS

1. Invite some friends over, and watch some chick flicks. Get fun and upbeat movies like "John Tucker Must Die"

2. Get some money, and get a new haircut that is fun and flirty, and invest in some new makeup!

3. Grab a good book, and some jelly beans (any candy/food works) and just get lost in the book

4. Spend a day with other single friends and spend the night rating cute (single) guys! Find a new crush! You never know!

5. Open your mind and realize that if he deserved you, he would be with you.

6. Throw a party.

7. Call your friends and have a good laugh!

8. Shop! Splurge!

9. Write down every single thing that annoyed you about him. Then read it and realize he is not only not perfect, but also not perfect for you.

10.Exercise! Work it, girlfriend! Over the weekend work out, eat great and when the weekend's over, he's going to take one look and say "Boy, she does look good."

11. If you delete him from your buddylist, phonebook, and everything else. Completely stop messaging - texting - calling - IMing - spending time - with him all together and you will get over him.

12. The more time you spend thinking about him, the harder it will be to get over him.Remind yourself that he's just another guy.

13.If he flirts with you, then ignore him. He's like a mosquito; you have to swat him.

TIPS

1. You can always just cry and get it all out of your system so you don't have to worry about it.

2. Remember that there are millions of other guys out there.

3. Don't be mad at yourself if a guy ever turns you down. There always is a reason for something happening. You might never figure it out though.

4. Accept that you're still attracted to that guy, but try to become interested in other guys.

5. Chocolate and ice cream are good, but don't overdo it.

6. You have to try to stay optimistic.

7. Try to avoid spending time with him if possible. It's harder to get over someone you're always thinking about.

8. Know that there is someone perfect out there for you, not a jerk that broke your heart.

9. Write a letter to him explaining how you feel but do not send it.

10. Delete his number from your phone to avoid texting and calling him.

11. Don't be fooled by his charm when you bump into him

12. Get a pet. Play with it, take care of it. It's a much better replacement than dating another guy you don't really like.

13. Start introducing yourself to other guys....then get their number and call and talk to them.

14. Go out partying with friends.. TO AVOID SEEING HIM.. that doesn't mean go out to the same party you know hes going to be at.

15. Secretly put your friend's favorite candy in their pocket and watch them wonder how it got there. If you focus your energy outwards to make someone happy, you'll forget all about ol' whatshisname!

16. EXERCISE! it really helps. and leaves you feeling re- charged and gives you time to think and stuff :D

17. Start looking extra hot so you get attention from other guys. It gives you confidence and it might help earn you someone else.

18. If he starts being charming, think of it as a cheap way of comming on to you. That way he'll seem stupid and desprate. (the more turn offs the better.)

WARNINGS

1. You can splurge if you want to for a day BUT remember not to always turn to food for comfort.

2. Always listen to your friend's judgments-to a certain extent.

3. This guy, or any other, could always turn out to be a jerk. Keep your guard up.

4. Do not hang out in places where you might find him. Being around him will be hard to get over him.

5. Keep yourself from talking about him. Wether it's good or bad you will only find him more appealing. (write down all of his flaws at the most.)