Wednesday, January 16, 2008
American Idol (season 7) Tips, If u wan 2 b one! hahahaha.. enjoy reading lol!
Dos and Don'ts for 'Idol' Hopefuls
A handy checklist for what to do (and what not to do) if you want a shot at winning the show
By Larry Carroll
Special to MSN Entertainment
Every new year brings with it hope. The hope of world peace, of good health for friends and family and, naturally, renewed hope for thousands that they'll make it through the nationwide auditions to become the next "American Idol."
This year's process has already begun, and Season 7 will launch on Jan. 15th at 8 p.m. on FOX. But, if you're among the few and the chosen, are you really ready for prime time? Based on the fact that the same judges, and the same die-hard millions who've powered "Idol" in the past, will be returning once again, the time has come to start looking for patterns.
Gallery: See photos of "Idol" hopefuls
So sit back, rest those vocal cords with some herbal tea, and read on. Because if you're going to become Season 7's big winner, you'll definitely want to hit these notes.
Don't Dance
Every season, a few early wannabes attempt to augment their performance with dancing. Most are dismissed immediately, and for good reason: If you feel the need to dance, then you must know you can't sing. America learned that the hard way with Britney Spears, so why should they have to do it all over again with you? Occasionally, once a contestant like Taylor Hicks has established the power of his pipes, he'll dance and get away with it. Other times, a Joshua Gracin or Jon Peter Lewis kicks up his heels and quickly gets the boot. Either way, it's just not a safe bet, folks. If you want to dance, go on that Marie Osmond show.
Dog Is Your Co-Pilot
America loves an underdog. So, if you're ugly, overweight, got picked on as a kid, or simply suffer from the occasional zit, play up your perceived handicap. As your singing skills get asserted, you can evolve into a more photogenic version of yourself (Hi, Clay Aiken. Hi, Elliott Yamin!), and the fans will rally behind you.
Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself
Embrace the point above, but just beware that if your underdog gets too big for its collar, the voters won't hesitate to send you to the doghouse. Everybody loved Chris Daughtry -- until he started getting cocky. And don't snap back at the judges, a la Justin Guarini, Julia DeMato or Brenna Gethers -- it'll just make you look like the over-egoed second act in a bad musical biopic. Believe it or not, the audience really does like Simon, Paula, and Randy, and have come to regard them like family -- so, if you get too big for your britches, you'll be booted out like a drunken uncle at Christmas.
The South Shall Rise Again
If you're from the South, get thyself to an "AI" audition, post-haste. Don't laugh: It worked for winners Kelly Clarkson (Texas), Ruben Studdard (Alabama), Fantasia Barrino (North Carolina), Carrie Underwood (near the Oklahoma and Arkansas border), and Hicks (Alabama), as well as runners-up like Clay Aiken (North Carolina), Diana DeGarmo (Georgia) and Bo Bice (Alabama). There seems to be several reasons why people from Los Angeles and New York never win: they're too polished, they lack Southern charm, maybe they just don't appeal to the Wal-Mart crowd. Regardless of whether any are true, the trend is clear: Start talking like Andy Griffith, or just stay home.
Pick Popular Songs
Just because you're from the South, doesn't mean you should perform country music -- and, no matter where you're from, don't dare sing a showtune. Showtunes sank the likes of Lisa Tucker and Mikalah Gordon. And Kellie Pickler and Bucky Covington's love of country didn't put them over the top, either. The judges seem to fall for rock music more increasingly with each passing year -- hence Daughtry, Bice and Gina Glocksen -- so, when it comes to the all-important job of picking your songs, skip Streisand and instead go for some Steve Miller.
Don't Be a Freak
Every season, America has an ill-advised one-night stand with Sanjaya and his mohawk, William Hung and his bangs, or Blake Lewis and his beatbox. If your plan is to rely on a fad, you're just trading 15 minutes of fame for a lifetime of mockery. If you really feel the need to go down that road, do like so many before you and simply make a sex tape with Paris Hilton.
Don't Be a Skank
While we're on that topic, short skirts, hot bodies and flirting with the bosses will only get you so far on "American Idol" (unlike in the real world, where it gets you a corner office and an expense account ). Over the years, we've watched Haley Scarnato ineffectively show her skin, and let's not even get started on Jessica Sierra. Frenchie Davis' dirty pictures got her the boot, and Antonella Barba similarly blew her chances. When Corey Clark (allegedly) took flirting to the next level with Paula, it still didn't take him to the top. Learn from the past: Sleeping with Paula didn't do wonders for Emilio Estevez's career, and it won't help yours, either.
Don't Ring in the New Year
Like it or not, America is more likely to fall in love with you when you're single and ready to swing. Performers like Scarnato started the process with a significant other, then shed the baggage as time went on. If you happen to be wearing an engagement ring, it might be a good idea to hide that rock, and hope it puts you on a roll.
Gain a Few Pounds
Typically, traditionally good-looking people are lucky if they make it beyond the top 12. Underwood is the only "AI" winner who could possibly make it as a model, and both she and Clarkson were still burdened by a lot of baby fat when they took home the title. Once again, it proves that people like the underdog, and our supersized nation wants to see its own reflection in an Idol. So, don't look as though you could make it without the world's most famous reality show, or you just might have to.
If You Haven't Got the Talent, Stay Home
The bottom line is, the cream rises to the top, and this show carries on for so many weeks, in front of so many millions, that it always screens out the weaker members of the herd. So either bring your A-game, or sit home on the couch with a lap full of nachos, and join the rest of us in a state that's truly American: idle.
A handy checklist for what to do (and what not to do) if you want a shot at winning the show
By Larry Carroll
Special to MSN Entertainment
Every new year brings with it hope. The hope of world peace, of good health for friends and family and, naturally, renewed hope for thousands that they'll make it through the nationwide auditions to become the next "American Idol."
This year's process has already begun, and Season 7 will launch on Jan. 15th at 8 p.m. on FOX. But, if you're among the few and the chosen, are you really ready for prime time? Based on the fact that the same judges, and the same die-hard millions who've powered "Idol" in the past, will be returning once again, the time has come to start looking for patterns.
Gallery: See photos of "Idol" hopefuls
So sit back, rest those vocal cords with some herbal tea, and read on. Because if you're going to become Season 7's big winner, you'll definitely want to hit these notes.
Don't Dance
Every season, a few early wannabes attempt to augment their performance with dancing. Most are dismissed immediately, and for good reason: If you feel the need to dance, then you must know you can't sing. America learned that the hard way with Britney Spears, so why should they have to do it all over again with you? Occasionally, once a contestant like Taylor Hicks has established the power of his pipes, he'll dance and get away with it. Other times, a Joshua Gracin or Jon Peter Lewis kicks up his heels and quickly gets the boot. Either way, it's just not a safe bet, folks. If you want to dance, go on that Marie Osmond show.
Dog Is Your Co-Pilot
America loves an underdog. So, if you're ugly, overweight, got picked on as a kid, or simply suffer from the occasional zit, play up your perceived handicap. As your singing skills get asserted, you can evolve into a more photogenic version of yourself (Hi, Clay Aiken. Hi, Elliott Yamin!), and the fans will rally behind you.
Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself
Embrace the point above, but just beware that if your underdog gets too big for its collar, the voters won't hesitate to send you to the doghouse. Everybody loved Chris Daughtry -- until he started getting cocky. And don't snap back at the judges, a la Justin Guarini, Julia DeMato or Brenna Gethers -- it'll just make you look like the over-egoed second act in a bad musical biopic. Believe it or not, the audience really does like Simon, Paula, and Randy, and have come to regard them like family -- so, if you get too big for your britches, you'll be booted out like a drunken uncle at Christmas.
The South Shall Rise Again
If you're from the South, get thyself to an "AI" audition, post-haste. Don't laugh: It worked for winners Kelly Clarkson (Texas), Ruben Studdard (Alabama), Fantasia Barrino (North Carolina), Carrie Underwood (near the Oklahoma and Arkansas border), and Hicks (Alabama), as well as runners-up like Clay Aiken (North Carolina), Diana DeGarmo (Georgia) and Bo Bice (Alabama). There seems to be several reasons why people from Los Angeles and New York never win: they're too polished, they lack Southern charm, maybe they just don't appeal to the Wal-Mart crowd. Regardless of whether any are true, the trend is clear: Start talking like Andy Griffith, or just stay home.
Pick Popular Songs
Just because you're from the South, doesn't mean you should perform country music -- and, no matter where you're from, don't dare sing a showtune. Showtunes sank the likes of Lisa Tucker and Mikalah Gordon. And Kellie Pickler and Bucky Covington's love of country didn't put them over the top, either. The judges seem to fall for rock music more increasingly with each passing year -- hence Daughtry, Bice and Gina Glocksen -- so, when it comes to the all-important job of picking your songs, skip Streisand and instead go for some Steve Miller.
Don't Be a Freak
Every season, America has an ill-advised one-night stand with Sanjaya and his mohawk, William Hung and his bangs, or Blake Lewis and his beatbox. If your plan is to rely on a fad, you're just trading 15 minutes of fame for a lifetime of mockery. If you really feel the need to go down that road, do like so many before you and simply make a sex tape with Paris Hilton.
Don't Be a Skank
While we're on that topic, short skirts, hot bodies and flirting with the bosses will only get you so far on "American Idol" (unlike in the real world, where it gets you a corner office and an expense account ). Over the years, we've watched Haley Scarnato ineffectively show her skin, and let's not even get started on Jessica Sierra. Frenchie Davis' dirty pictures got her the boot, and Antonella Barba similarly blew her chances. When Corey Clark (allegedly) took flirting to the next level with Paula, it still didn't take him to the top. Learn from the past: Sleeping with Paula didn't do wonders for Emilio Estevez's career, and it won't help yours, either.
Don't Ring in the New Year
Like it or not, America is more likely to fall in love with you when you're single and ready to swing. Performers like Scarnato started the process with a significant other, then shed the baggage as time went on. If you happen to be wearing an engagement ring, it might be a good idea to hide that rock, and hope it puts you on a roll.
Gain a Few Pounds
Typically, traditionally good-looking people are lucky if they make it beyond the top 12. Underwood is the only "AI" winner who could possibly make it as a model, and both she and Clarkson were still burdened by a lot of baby fat when they took home the title. Once again, it proves that people like the underdog, and our supersized nation wants to see its own reflection in an Idol. So, don't look as though you could make it without the world's most famous reality show, or you just might have to.
If You Haven't Got the Talent, Stay Home
The bottom line is, the cream rises to the top, and this show carries on for so many weeks, in front of so many millions, that it always screens out the weaker members of the herd. So either bring your A-game, or sit home on the couch with a lap full of nachos, and join the rest of us in a state that's truly American: idle.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Try tis out lol!
all u need 2 do is copy n paste tis. den paste on ur blog or anywhere n answer the questions given.. try tis k.. it's fun! put ur own answers k, NT MINE!
Part 1
1. Does anyone know your password?
-- nope..it's confidential..
2. What was the last thing you ordered
at McDonalds?
-- erm..Hotcakes! yummy! try it lol.. only available in the morning..
3. Are you an emotional person?
-- YES! of course.. I've been crying
since last week!
4. Do you like your name?
-- yup.. a very special name indeed!
5. Ever felt jealous of your friend?
-- Nope.. so far NO! myb gt la, bt i didn't realize..
6. What was the last thing you did?
-- listening 2 songs on my MP4
player.. huhu..
7. who's next to you?
-- Daniel-Chia! he's bullying me lol!
8. Who was the last person you ate
with?
-- Azizah! V ate Korean food at MP foodcourt.. yummy..
10. What song are you listening to
right now?
-- DBSK-Hi Ya Ya
11. missin sum1?
-- erm...yup..my 2 angels, my friends,
Rajavenee, Miss Rosie, Sister Lee!!
12. Last person who called you?
-- errrrmmmm... my aunt
13. Last song you sang?
-- TVXQ-Stay With Me Tonight
14. Last time you danced?
-- yesterday... I was listening 2 Good
Charlotte songs.. Nice lol..
15. Lost a friendship over something
stupid?
-- ehehe...nope! But my friend being
stupid yes la..
16. Last thing you ate?
-- Korean mixed Rice(Bimbim Bap) n
Kimchi.. Yummy!!!
17. Been really depressed before?
-- yup.. these 2 weeks..
18. What time did you wake up today?
-- erm...8a.m..but i slept at 3 a.m..
19. what are you wearing right now?
-- tshirt n bermuda shorts...
20. Where are you right now?
-- on my study table..
21. What date and day is it?
-- 12 January 2008, monday
22. Did you go anywhere today? where?
-- yes.. MP..
23. what did you do there?
-- lepak la.. haizz..
24. Do you call your parents by their
first name?
-- Anio! Tat's rude of cz!
25. Are you an only child?
-- nope...
26. Where do you go shopping?
-- Anywhere that gt air cond n sells
cheap things.. hehehe..most of the tm,
i prefer shopping at MP..
27. Do you like where you work?
--i hope i do..but now i'm still
studyin..
28. Do you like books?
-- yes. especially encyclopedias..
29. Do you want to get married?
-- huurrmm...haven't decided.. Career
comes 1st lol!
30. To whom?
-- ermmmm.... i'll tell u later..
hehehe....
Part 2
1. Did you cry today?
* Nope.. But gt feel sad la.. worried bout 17th January thing wor..
2. What were you doing at 3:00 this
morning?
* sleeping.. too tired ma..
3. What were you doing 30 minutes ago?
* playing with my brother..
4. What was something that happened to
you in 2007?
* erm... i think i've suffered a lot
last yr.. tis yr oso nt a gud
beginning 4 me!
5. What is your sisters name?
* Eunice
6. Three words to explain your life
today??
* BORING! SLOWLY APPROACHING THE DEAD
END!
7. What color is your hair??
* black.. natural haircolour is still
the best after all..
8. What was the last thing you bought?
* errrrmmm... organic soya bean drink
w/o sugar.. Yummy! Love that!
11. Where do you keep your money?
* bank, wallet, cabinet, anymore?
hehehe..
12. What was the weather like today?
* Humid! I sweat 4 the whole day!
13. Where is your girlfriends?
* gf? errrrmmmm... i so many de la..
some in school teaching, some still
studying n the other i dunno.. too
many liao!
18. Who was your last hug?
* Felicia, my childhood friend. It's
a warm friendship hug frm her..
19. Do you want to cut your hair?
* 4 nw, nt yet la.. i'm satisfied with my new hairdo cz it makes me look like my fav singer frm TVXQ~Jae Joong... huhu.. I admire him! So handsome u noe..
20. Are you over the age of 25?
* heheh...mentally yes, physically NO!
21. Have you ever thought someone was
the one?
* erm...myb..
22. Do you watch wrestling?
* nope.. i prefer watching the CAT &
MOUSE chase in Tom & Jerry... huhuhu...
23. Does your screen name have an "x"
in it?
* no.. if my wallpaper gt la.. TVXQ!
24. Do you know anyone named start from
N or F?
* Yup.. Too many de.. lazy 2 list dwn..
25. Do you make up your own words?
* sumtimes..
26. Are you ticklish?
* errrmm.. gt la.. hehehe...
27. Are you a jealous person?
* sometimes.. especially when it's
related 2 studies.. Kiasuness strikes!
28. Favorite animal?
* Rabbits n Tortoises!
30. Who's the last person to call you?
* My mom... She asked me whether i wan
anything 4 dinner o nt..
32. Do you chew on your straws?
* nt really la.. but 2 vandalise the
straw, i will!
33. Do you have curly hair?
* errrmm.. mine is wavy.. natural curl!
34. What is the next concert you're
going to?
* TVXQ! Dewa 19! Good Charlotte!
Shinhwa! HSM! Gwen Stefani!
35. Where did you go today?
* MP..
37. What is something you say a lot?
* as usual, all the 'ma', 'wor', 'la'
n some Hokkien words.. hehehe..
typical chinese lol!
39. Have you seen the movie "Donnie
Darko"?
* nope.. nt interested at all..
40. Do you have to work tomorrow?
* work arh? becum driver lor.. i'll b driving to KL 2moro for the Education fair..
43. What should you be doing right now?
* watching tv.. but nothing
interesting 2 watch.. i guess on9 is
still the best!
44. Do you have a nickname?
* yup... MOSQUICAT(MOSQUITO + CAT)
45. Are you a heavy sleeper?
* nope! my sleep is alwiz disturbed by
my bro.. haizz.. nt to mention, i alwiz hv bad dreams.. some possible n some IMPOSSIBLE!
46. What are you listening to?
* Good Charlotte-Keep Your Hands Off mY Girl
47. What was the best movie you've seen
in the past two weeks?
* last 2 weeks?? yesterday i watched Mars Attack.. Nice movie lol..
48. Do you want a boyfriend/girlfriend?
* i have both..hahahaha
49. When was the last time you go to
mall??
* erm...a few days ago with jijah... huhu..
50. Name someone who made you smile
today?
* Azizah.. I was busy looking at the pics v took tat day at the museum n clock tower.. hahahaha.. besides that, Daniel oso la.. He chased my mom! hahahahaha...
Part 3
1. Grab your phone.
2.do you have a camera phone? if so
who's the 3rd picture?
-it's me la! posing with my Xmas hat..
3.what's your ringtone?
-DBSK-Rising Sun
4 . Who's the first person who comes up
under the letter M?
-Marham
5. Who's the last person you called?
-Azizah
6. Who was your last missed call from?
-Lee Tat Li
7. Who's the 3rd person who comes up
under C?
-Chea Hong
8. Who's your speed dial number 2?
-My sister
9 . Who's the 3rd person who comes up
under J?
-Juliana
10. Who was your last received call
from?
-My mom.. I missed call her n she
called me back.. I'm a true HAJI
BAKHIL!
11. Who's speed dial number 4?
-Azizah
12 . What does your wallpaper say?
-erm.. xthing la.. jz a pic of me n my
sister..
13. How many messages are currently in
your inbox?
-Wow! That's a lot! No tm 2 count la..
14. what is your screen saver about?
-xthing... jz showing the time..
15. Who's speed dial number 1?
-My dad...
16. Who is the 5th message from in your
inbox?
-Devanthini.. she's very concerned bout me.. proud 2 hv a fren like her..
1 7. Who's the 1st person who comes up
under B?
-Betty Chan
18. How many bars of signal do you
currently have?
-full, of course.. most of the tm gt
line la..
19 . Name every person you have text
messages from
-waaa... that's a lot man! whoever
sees my phone can pengsan de.. hehehe..
20 .who is the 5th person under A?
-Airin Rahman
21. Who is the 9th person on your
missed calls list?
-Sue Yuin
22. What does your 5th text message in
your inbox say.
-Hi Emelia. How r u? How's life?
23. who is the first person in your
contacts?
-Abigail Boh
24. what's da brand of your fon?
-Nokia 7360(bought it frm s'pore 2 yrs ago..) limited edition lol..
bt nw gt prob de! haizz..
25. Ever lost it?
-Choi! Touch wood! hahahaha.. I'd b so
miserable if i lost my hp! lost of
hp=lost of contact
26. Did u bring ur fon everytime?
-yes.. useful during emergency,
especially when i'm driving..
27. currently, stick messenging wit
-errrmmm.. so far oni Devan n Tat Li..
the rest i dunno la..
28. Waiting sms from someone?
-Nope! Must save crdt k! huhu..
29.favourite sms from?
-errrmmm... nobody.. but i prefer
chatting with Azizah bcz of her
hillarious jokes.. Yazid oso la..
Part 1
1. Does anyone know your password?
-- nope..it's confidential..
2. What was the last thing you ordered
at McDonalds?
-- erm..Hotcakes! yummy! try it lol.. only available in the morning..
3. Are you an emotional person?
-- YES! of course.. I've been crying
since last week!
4. Do you like your name?
-- yup.. a very special name indeed!
5. Ever felt jealous of your friend?
-- Nope.. so far NO! myb gt la, bt i didn't realize..
6. What was the last thing you did?
-- listening 2 songs on my MP4
player.. huhu..
7. who's next to you?
-- Daniel-Chia! he's bullying me lol!
8. Who was the last person you ate
with?
-- Azizah! V ate Korean food at MP foodcourt.. yummy..
10. What song are you listening to
right now?
-- DBSK-Hi Ya Ya
11. missin sum1?
-- erm...yup..my 2 angels, my friends,
Rajavenee, Miss Rosie, Sister Lee!!
12. Last person who called you?
-- errrrmmmm... my aunt
13. Last song you sang?
-- TVXQ-Stay With Me Tonight
14. Last time you danced?
-- yesterday... I was listening 2 Good
Charlotte songs.. Nice lol..
15. Lost a friendship over something
stupid?
-- ehehe...nope! But my friend being
stupid yes la..
16. Last thing you ate?
-- Korean mixed Rice(Bimbim Bap) n
Kimchi.. Yummy!!!
17. Been really depressed before?
-- yup.. these 2 weeks..
18. What time did you wake up today?
-- erm...8a.m..but i slept at 3 a.m..
19. what are you wearing right now?
-- tshirt n bermuda shorts...
20. Where are you right now?
-- on my study table..
21. What date and day is it?
-- 12 January 2008, monday
22. Did you go anywhere today? where?
-- yes.. MP..
23. what did you do there?
-- lepak la.. haizz..
24. Do you call your parents by their
first name?
-- Anio! Tat's rude of cz!
25. Are you an only child?
-- nope...
26. Where do you go shopping?
-- Anywhere that gt air cond n sells
cheap things.. hehehe..most of the tm,
i prefer shopping at MP..
27. Do you like where you work?
--i hope i do..but now i'm still
studyin..
28. Do you like books?
-- yes. especially encyclopedias..
29. Do you want to get married?
-- huurrmm...haven't decided.. Career
comes 1st lol!
30. To whom?
-- ermmmm.... i'll tell u later..
hehehe....
Part 2
1. Did you cry today?
* Nope.. But gt feel sad la.. worried bout 17th January thing wor..
2. What were you doing at 3:00 this
morning?
* sleeping.. too tired ma..
3. What were you doing 30 minutes ago?
* playing with my brother..
4. What was something that happened to
you in 2007?
* erm... i think i've suffered a lot
last yr.. tis yr oso nt a gud
beginning 4 me!
5. What is your sisters name?
* Eunice
6. Three words to explain your life
today??
* BORING! SLOWLY APPROACHING THE DEAD
END!
7. What color is your hair??
* black.. natural haircolour is still
the best after all..
8. What was the last thing you bought?
* errrrmmm... organic soya bean drink
w/o sugar.. Yummy! Love that!
11. Where do you keep your money?
* bank, wallet, cabinet, anymore?
hehehe..
12. What was the weather like today?
* Humid! I sweat 4 the whole day!
13. Where is your girlfriends?
* gf? errrrmmmm... i so many de la..
some in school teaching, some still
studying n the other i dunno.. too
many liao!
18. Who was your last hug?
* Felicia, my childhood friend. It's
a warm friendship hug frm her..
19. Do you want to cut your hair?
* 4 nw, nt yet la.. i'm satisfied with my new hairdo cz it makes me look like my fav singer frm TVXQ~Jae Joong... huhu.. I admire him! So handsome u noe..
20. Are you over the age of 25?
* heheh...mentally yes, physically NO!
21. Have you ever thought someone was
the one?
* erm...myb..
22. Do you watch wrestling?
* nope.. i prefer watching the CAT &
MOUSE chase in Tom & Jerry... huhuhu...
23. Does your screen name have an "x"
in it?
* no.. if my wallpaper gt la.. TVXQ!
24. Do you know anyone named start from
N or F?
* Yup.. Too many de.. lazy 2 list dwn..
25. Do you make up your own words?
* sumtimes..
26. Are you ticklish?
* errrmm.. gt la.. hehehe...
27. Are you a jealous person?
* sometimes.. especially when it's
related 2 studies.. Kiasuness strikes!
28. Favorite animal?
* Rabbits n Tortoises!
30. Who's the last person to call you?
* My mom... She asked me whether i wan
anything 4 dinner o nt..
32. Do you chew on your straws?
* nt really la.. but 2 vandalise the
straw, i will!
33. Do you have curly hair?
* errrmm.. mine is wavy.. natural curl!
34. What is the next concert you're
going to?
* TVXQ! Dewa 19! Good Charlotte!
Shinhwa! HSM! Gwen Stefani!
35. Where did you go today?
* MP..
37. What is something you say a lot?
* as usual, all the 'ma', 'wor', 'la'
n some Hokkien words.. hehehe..
typical chinese lol!
39. Have you seen the movie "Donnie
Darko"?
* nope.. nt interested at all..
40. Do you have to work tomorrow?
* work arh? becum driver lor.. i'll b driving to KL 2moro for the Education fair..
43. What should you be doing right now?
* watching tv.. but nothing
interesting 2 watch.. i guess on9 is
still the best!
44. Do you have a nickname?
* yup... MOSQUICAT(MOSQUITO + CAT)
45. Are you a heavy sleeper?
* nope! my sleep is alwiz disturbed by
my bro.. haizz.. nt to mention, i alwiz hv bad dreams.. some possible n some IMPOSSIBLE!
46. What are you listening to?
* Good Charlotte-Keep Your Hands Off mY Girl
47. What was the best movie you've seen
in the past two weeks?
* last 2 weeks?? yesterday i watched Mars Attack.. Nice movie lol..
48. Do you want a boyfriend/girlfriend?
* i have both..hahahaha
49. When was the last time you go to
mall??
* erm...a few days ago with jijah... huhu..
50. Name someone who made you smile
today?
* Azizah.. I was busy looking at the pics v took tat day at the museum n clock tower.. hahahaha.. besides that, Daniel oso la.. He chased my mom! hahahahaha...
Part 3
1. Grab your phone.
2.do you have a camera phone? if so
who's the 3rd picture?
-it's me la! posing with my Xmas hat..
3.what's your ringtone?
-DBSK-Rising Sun
4 . Who's the first person who comes up
under the letter M?
-Marham
5. Who's the last person you called?
-Azizah
6. Who was your last missed call from?
-Lee Tat Li
7. Who's the 3rd person who comes up
under C?
-Chea Hong
8. Who's your speed dial number 2?
-My sister
9 . Who's the 3rd person who comes up
under J?
-Juliana
10. Who was your last received call
from?
-My mom.. I missed call her n she
called me back.. I'm a true HAJI
BAKHIL!
11. Who's speed dial number 4?
-Azizah
12 . What does your wallpaper say?
-erm.. xthing la.. jz a pic of me n my
sister..
13. How many messages are currently in
your inbox?
-Wow! That's a lot! No tm 2 count la..
14. what is your screen saver about?
-xthing... jz showing the time..
15. Who's speed dial number 1?
-My dad...
16. Who is the 5th message from in your
inbox?
-Devanthini.. she's very concerned bout me.. proud 2 hv a fren like her..
1 7. Who's the 1st person who comes up
under B?
-Betty Chan
18. How many bars of signal do you
currently have?
-full, of course.. most of the tm gt
line la..
19 . Name every person you have text
messages from
-waaa... that's a lot man! whoever
sees my phone can pengsan de.. hehehe..
20 .who is the 5th person under A?
-Airin Rahman
21. Who is the 9th person on your
missed calls list?
-Sue Yuin
22. What does your 5th text message in
your inbox say.
-Hi Emelia. How r u? How's life?
23. who is the first person in your
contacts?
-Abigail Boh
24. what's da brand of your fon?
-Nokia 7360(bought it frm s'pore 2 yrs ago..) limited edition lol..
bt nw gt prob de! haizz..
25. Ever lost it?
-Choi! Touch wood! hahahaha.. I'd b so
miserable if i lost my hp! lost of
hp=lost of contact
26. Did u bring ur fon everytime?
-yes.. useful during emergency,
especially when i'm driving..
27. currently, stick messenging wit
-errrmmm.. so far oni Devan n Tat Li..
the rest i dunno la..
28. Waiting sms from someone?
-Nope! Must save crdt k! huhu..
29.favourite sms from?
-errrmmm... nobody.. but i prefer
chatting with Azizah bcz of her
hillarious jokes.. Yazid oso la..
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Bombs From World War 2 Discovered At Jalan Gembira, S'pore--Extracted frm S'pore News..
SINGAPORE : 27 unexploded war relics were found at a Jalan Gembira construction site at MacPherson Gardens on Saturday afternoon.
The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) said the relics comprised old artillery shells, mortar bombs and stick grenades. The activating fuzes were not attached.
The SAF Chemical Biological Radioactive and Explosive Defence Group is dealing with the relics which will be brought to a demolition range for disposal.
MINDEF also assured the public that there is no cause for alarm.
A construction worker had made the discovery and MINDEF was called in to clear the relics. — CNA /ls
The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) said the relics comprised old artillery shells, mortar bombs and stick grenades. The activating fuzes were not attached.
The SAF Chemical Biological Radioactive and Explosive Defence Group is dealing with the relics which will be brought to a demolition range for disposal.
MINDEF also assured the public that there is no cause for alarm.
A construction worker had made the discovery and MINDEF was called in to clear the relics. — CNA /ls
Squash Practice At MAKSAK, Bt Berendam.. Bone cracking experience indeed!
2day i played squash with my sis..I warmed up 4 30 minutes like tat n headed straight 2 the court.. Huhuhuhu.. the weather was nice yest, RAINING HEAVILY till i felt like sleeping oni.. Den i checked on the balls.. everything ready, double dots, single dots, blue dot jz name it i hv it! Den i went into the court n stroke 1st la, like i alwiz do during squash practice.. Thank God my stroke is still there, still as gud as bfore.. hehehehe.. gud thing la.. At 1st, i played a game with my mom, but nt proper game la.. kinda like ping pong to me, but my mom is quite gud at squash cz my dad trained her bfore..
Many times i kena fault service till i gt so fed up.. Haizz.. wat la! Later, i play with my sis pulak.. Her playing still ok la, but nw she can't run as fast as bfore.. pemalas betol! V kept on teasing each other~STUPID DOG! STUPID CAT! LAZY DOG! LAZY CAT! SMART CAT, STUPID DOG! hahahahaha... Den i imagined the ball as Dr. Baha n i hit the ball very hard, i think harder than my previous shot record!
The MAKSAK court oso quite bad condition, i.e. the walls gt holes till my shot can terpesong here n there.. I think the condition quite similar 2 Likas court at Kota Kinabalu.. I'm serious! Satu kali pukul, itu dinding ada lubang.. Haizz... Bfore going home, v took pics in the court.. With tis post, i enclosed the pics that i took yest.. Sorry la.. tis blog supposed 2 b here yest.. 2day(6/1/2008) oni i complete tis post.. hehehehe..
me n my sis posing after a tiring game..
a little close up would b sooo much better.. huhuhu..
my sis playing a game with my mom.. i'm jz a spectator..
my sis posing in the court.. melebih betol! arrrrrgggghhhhhh!!!!
tak jadi pukul bola, so, pose la.. hehehehhe.. meeeeooooowwwww....
Many times i kena fault service till i gt so fed up.. Haizz.. wat la! Later, i play with my sis pulak.. Her playing still ok la, but nw she can't run as fast as bfore.. pemalas betol! V kept on teasing each other~STUPID DOG! STUPID CAT! LAZY DOG! LAZY CAT! SMART CAT, STUPID DOG! hahahahaha... Den i imagined the ball as Dr. Baha n i hit the ball very hard, i think harder than my previous shot record!
The MAKSAK court oso quite bad condition, i.e. the walls gt holes till my shot can terpesong here n there.. I think the condition quite similar 2 Likas court at Kota Kinabalu.. I'm serious! Satu kali pukul, itu dinding ada lubang.. Haizz... Bfore going home, v took pics in the court.. With tis post, i enclosed the pics that i took yest.. Sorry la.. tis blog supposed 2 b here yest.. 2day(6/1/2008) oni i complete tis post.. hehehehe..
me n my sis posing after a tiring game..
a little close up would b sooo much better.. huhuhu..
my sis playing a game with my mom.. i'm jz a spectator..
my sis posing in the court.. melebih betol! arrrrrgggghhhhhh!!!!
tak jadi pukul bola, so, pose la.. hehehehhe.. meeeeooooowwwww....
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Clean Clothes And Toxin They Hide
The clothes we wear and the way we keep them clean can actually shorten our life span. What role is fashion playing in your longevity plans?
In the United States, dyes containing benzidine - a substance that is easily absorbed through the skin - are no longer used because they are so highly carcinogenic.
Most of the clothing that we buy today is imported from other countries that in many cases do contain these dyes. Additionally, let's take a look at "no-iron" cotton fabrics.
These are treated with formaldehyde resin, the fumes of which can cause allergies, asthma, cough, fatigue, headaches, restless sleep, and skin rash. Your best bet for good health is to wear naturally dyed cotton fabric.
Hang Toxins Out to Dry
Traditional dry cleaning makes use of a chemical solvent, called perchloroethylene, to remove stains. The chemical residue of this solvent is toxic to humans; in fact, many people experience such adverse reactions from dry-cleaned clothing as dizziness, headache, sinus congestion, and shortness of breath.
Perchloroethylene has also been found to cause cancer in animals. Minimize your exposure to chemicals by airing out your dry-cleaned garments for at least 24 hours before putting them away in closets or drawers. Another better option is to seek out dry cleaners that use only organic, nonchemical cleaning methods.
Clean of Chemicals?
Laundry methods are not totally free of health risks, either. When we clean our clothing with chlorinated laundry detergent and bleach, inhalation can irritate or damage the lungs and upper airway.
Your healthy alternative is to launder your clothes in baking soda or natural detergent. Brighten those whites with borax or nonchlorine bleach. When you stick to the natural stuff, you will not only get truly clean clothes but also help save the environment from degradation.
Keep Moths Out Naturally
Moths spell bad news for your clothes and nothing is more aggravating than finding out that there is a moth hole in your favorite sweater.
Tempting as it might be, don't use mothballs. They contain a benzene compound that can cause cancer. Instead, opt for the natural alternatives: cedar balls or panels and dried citronella, lavender, marigold, and pennyroyal that can be purchased in herb shops. Another option is to place your clothing in vacuum-sealed bags for storage.
A Caution About All that Glitters
When your favorite silver ring is tarnished, before reaching for your jewelry cleaner, consider this: one of the substances commonly found in these cleaners is cyanide - the potent poison that can affect you negatively through fume inhalation and skin contact.
Though a seemingly small amount of toxicity, these exposures add up, compromising our health over the long term. Some simple nontoxic alternatives for jewelry cleaning can be found around the house. To clean silver, line a bowl (preferably glass) with aluminum foil and fill with three cups of hot water mixed with two tablespoons of cream of tartar, readily available in the spice or baking section of your supermarket.
Once this mixture dissolves, soak your silver jewelry for one hour and then rinse with water. For gold, use baking soda or toothpaste with a soft cloth.
I hope this blog finds you fashionably healthy! I invite you to visit often and share your own personal health and longevity tips with me.
May you live long, live strong, and live happy!
--Dr. Mao
In the United States, dyes containing benzidine - a substance that is easily absorbed through the skin - are no longer used because they are so highly carcinogenic.
Most of the clothing that we buy today is imported from other countries that in many cases do contain these dyes. Additionally, let's take a look at "no-iron" cotton fabrics.
These are treated with formaldehyde resin, the fumes of which can cause allergies, asthma, cough, fatigue, headaches, restless sleep, and skin rash. Your best bet for good health is to wear naturally dyed cotton fabric.
Hang Toxins Out to Dry
Traditional dry cleaning makes use of a chemical solvent, called perchloroethylene, to remove stains. The chemical residue of this solvent is toxic to humans; in fact, many people experience such adverse reactions from dry-cleaned clothing as dizziness, headache, sinus congestion, and shortness of breath.
Perchloroethylene has also been found to cause cancer in animals. Minimize your exposure to chemicals by airing out your dry-cleaned garments for at least 24 hours before putting them away in closets or drawers. Another better option is to seek out dry cleaners that use only organic, nonchemical cleaning methods.
Clean of Chemicals?
Laundry methods are not totally free of health risks, either. When we clean our clothing with chlorinated laundry detergent and bleach, inhalation can irritate or damage the lungs and upper airway.
Your healthy alternative is to launder your clothes in baking soda or natural detergent. Brighten those whites with borax or nonchlorine bleach. When you stick to the natural stuff, you will not only get truly clean clothes but also help save the environment from degradation.
Keep Moths Out Naturally
Moths spell bad news for your clothes and nothing is more aggravating than finding out that there is a moth hole in your favorite sweater.
Tempting as it might be, don't use mothballs. They contain a benzene compound that can cause cancer. Instead, opt for the natural alternatives: cedar balls or panels and dried citronella, lavender, marigold, and pennyroyal that can be purchased in herb shops. Another option is to place your clothing in vacuum-sealed bags for storage.
A Caution About All that Glitters
When your favorite silver ring is tarnished, before reaching for your jewelry cleaner, consider this: one of the substances commonly found in these cleaners is cyanide - the potent poison that can affect you negatively through fume inhalation and skin contact.
Though a seemingly small amount of toxicity, these exposures add up, compromising our health over the long term. Some simple nontoxic alternatives for jewelry cleaning can be found around the house. To clean silver, line a bowl (preferably glass) with aluminum foil and fill with three cups of hot water mixed with two tablespoons of cream of tartar, readily available in the spice or baking section of your supermarket.
Once this mixture dissolves, soak your silver jewelry for one hour and then rinse with water. For gold, use baking soda or toothpaste with a soft cloth.
I hope this blog finds you fashionably healthy! I invite you to visit often and share your own personal health and longevity tips with me.
May you live long, live strong, and live happy!
--Dr. Mao
Heal Your Headache Naturally
What do you do when you have a headache this big? Before reaching for a pill that dulls the pain without addressing the problem, look to the cause. The causes of headaches are many, but the root cause can almost always be traced back to lifestyle. Read on to find out how to stop a headache in its tracks!
Common Causes of Headaches
Something in your life is creating an adverse environment that causes a headache. For instance, most people are familiar with the occasional headache that comes from a cold, staying up too late, or drinking too much. Other common culprits include sinus problems, muscle tension, eyestrain, stress, jaw clenching, a virus, allergies, poor eating habits, and a muscle injury in the neck and back. Some women may experience headaches due to a hormonal imbalance.
The Food Factor
What we eat on a regular basis affects the energy flow in our body. Proper eating habits can help maintain a good flow of energy and blood to the head, preventing headaches. Eat frequent smaller meals and choose wholesome foods, with no preservatives, additives, or artificial compounds.
For headache relief, eat more: whole grains, fiber-rich foods, green leafy vegetables, parsley, chrysanthemum flowers, mint, green tea, onions, ginger, pearl barley, carrots, prunes, buckwheat, peach kernels, and almonds.
Stay away from: alcohol, chocolate, MSG, nitrates, sulfites, sugar, salt, caffeine, and oily, greasy, or fried foods. Consider that caffeine, because it affects your blood vessels, can provide instant relief from a migraine headache. But be cautioned that regular use will make you dependent, meaning when you don't have it, the withdrawal will give you a painful headache! Do not eat late at night, while on the run, or under stress. Spicy, stimulating foods, and heavy starchy foods should also be avoided.
Remedies for Relief
Here are some remedies and suggestions to help you tame the pain:
• Make fresh carrot juice. Drink a glass of carrot juice every 4 hours until your headache subsides.
• Prepare a compress. Put 5 drops of lavender essential oil in 1 cup of warm water. Soak a towel in the water and then wring it dry. Place it on your forehead and/or upper neck as a compress during a headache.
• Try making this herbal tea: Boil 2 tablespoons each of chrysanthemum flowers, cassia seeds, and mint in 4 cups of water for 15 minutes. Drink 3 cups a day until the headache subsides. These herbs will help clear the sinuses and reduce head pressure. Other herbs that may prevent or temporarily relieve headaches include feverfew, peppermint, wintergreen, chamomile, and passionflower.
• Regularly stretch your neck and back muscles and pay attention to proper posture and ergonomic positioning during work and play to avoid tension headaches.
• Nip your headache in the bud before it starts with a gentle walk. Taking a walk in fresh air will help stimulate blood flow and increase the flow of oxygen to the head. So when you feel a headache coming on, step outdoors and go for a 10-minute walk, breathing deeply and vigorously.
• Headaches can typically be prevented by relaxation and stress-releasing techniques like meditation and tai chi. Practice these daily to maintain a healthy lifestyle, free from headaches. And please note that vigorous exercise during a headache episode is not recommended because it can worsen the condition.
Take note: When you experience severe, debilitating headaches that don't respond to over the counter medication, or wake up in the middle of the night with excruciating head pain, visit your physician or the emergency room immediately.
I hope this article finds you free from future headaches! I invite you to visit often and share your own personal health and longevity tips with me.
May you live long, live strong, and live happy!
--Dr. Mao
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Common Causes of Headaches
Something in your life is creating an adverse environment that causes a headache. For instance, most people are familiar with the occasional headache that comes from a cold, staying up too late, or drinking too much. Other common culprits include sinus problems, muscle tension, eyestrain, stress, jaw clenching, a virus, allergies, poor eating habits, and a muscle injury in the neck and back. Some women may experience headaches due to a hormonal imbalance.
The Food Factor
What we eat on a regular basis affects the energy flow in our body. Proper eating habits can help maintain a good flow of energy and blood to the head, preventing headaches. Eat frequent smaller meals and choose wholesome foods, with no preservatives, additives, or artificial compounds.
For headache relief, eat more: whole grains, fiber-rich foods, green leafy vegetables, parsley, chrysanthemum flowers, mint, green tea, onions, ginger, pearl barley, carrots, prunes, buckwheat, peach kernels, and almonds.
Stay away from: alcohol, chocolate, MSG, nitrates, sulfites, sugar, salt, caffeine, and oily, greasy, or fried foods. Consider that caffeine, because it affects your blood vessels, can provide instant relief from a migraine headache. But be cautioned that regular use will make you dependent, meaning when you don't have it, the withdrawal will give you a painful headache! Do not eat late at night, while on the run, or under stress. Spicy, stimulating foods, and heavy starchy foods should also be avoided.
Remedies for Relief
Here are some remedies and suggestions to help you tame the pain:
• Make fresh carrot juice. Drink a glass of carrot juice every 4 hours until your headache subsides.
• Prepare a compress. Put 5 drops of lavender essential oil in 1 cup of warm water. Soak a towel in the water and then wring it dry. Place it on your forehead and/or upper neck as a compress during a headache.
• Try making this herbal tea: Boil 2 tablespoons each of chrysanthemum flowers, cassia seeds, and mint in 4 cups of water for 15 minutes. Drink 3 cups a day until the headache subsides. These herbs will help clear the sinuses and reduce head pressure. Other herbs that may prevent or temporarily relieve headaches include feverfew, peppermint, wintergreen, chamomile, and passionflower.
• Regularly stretch your neck and back muscles and pay attention to proper posture and ergonomic positioning during work and play to avoid tension headaches.
• Nip your headache in the bud before it starts with a gentle walk. Taking a walk in fresh air will help stimulate blood flow and increase the flow of oxygen to the head. So when you feel a headache coming on, step outdoors and go for a 10-minute walk, breathing deeply and vigorously.
• Headaches can typically be prevented by relaxation and stress-releasing techniques like meditation and tai chi. Practice these daily to maintain a healthy lifestyle, free from headaches. And please note that vigorous exercise during a headache episode is not recommended because it can worsen the condition.
Take note: When you experience severe, debilitating headaches that don't respond to over the counter medication, or wake up in the middle of the night with excruciating head pain, visit your physician or the emergency room immediately.
I hope this article finds you free from future headaches! I invite you to visit often and share your own personal health and longevity tips with me.
May you live long, live strong, and live happy!
--Dr. Mao
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