Starbucks Calories!!!

If you like going to Starbucks, you should be aware of the starbucks calories paradox. It is a known fact that coffee has very few calories, and a cup of coffee would hardly have any, but when we are talking about starbucks calories we actually mean the variety of coffees, milk, cream, sweet extras and other items on their menu

There are 3 things you need to remember if want to keep your starbucks calories low:
Let start with the blends. Wanna hear a disturbing story? A friend of mine told me about this great blend she had at Starbucks. It was a Venti Strawberries & Crème Frappuccino Blended Crème and Whip. I just had to lookup the starbucks calories table and check this drink nutrition values. Do you have any idea how many calories this drink has? 750 calories!!
I really couldn't believe this...It is so high in calories..

So when you are going for a blend, choose the light ones. There are only 110 calories to 200 calories in a grande light blend .
About the milk portion, that’s very important when discussing the effect of the starbucks calories on your diet. But it’s simple: whole milk has a lot of fat and that mean a lot more calories. A venti whole milk cafe latte has 290 calories! The same now with low-fat milk has 240 calories, and with non fat milk - 170 calories. A 120 calories difference between the whole milk and non fat one.

Let's think about it. Most of us drink coffee everyday. So even if you go over the starbucks calories list and see a small difference between 2 drinks, it can add up to a big difference over a week and a month. So choose carefully.

BEAUTY TIPS

Here are some beauty tips:

Soak a clean face cloth in cold milk and place it over your face for 10 minutes. Milk contains proteins, fat, amino acids and vitamin A -- all of which reduce redness and calm irritated skin.
The lactic acid in milk exfoliates, so skin looks soft and glowing.

Brighten your smile -- brush with a paste made of baking soda and water a few times a month to remove superficial staining. The graininess neutralises stains and polishes teeth.

Lipstick colours with blue undertones make teeth appear brighter. To figure out which of your lipsticks fit the bill, line up three or four shades and compare with one other. It will be more obvious which are blue-based and which have yellow or gold undertones, which bring out the yellow in teeth.

A good foot soak can be had by putting four leaves of lettuce into a bowl of lukewarm water

Dry your hair upside down to build volume. When you blow-dry, work a palmful of inexpensive mousse from your roots through to the ends, then flip your head over and dry your hair away from the scalp. Hair should be barely damp before you flip it back up and style it.

What a wonderful night ! !

The flowers , the card that I wear during nthe event,and the pond at the sid of the astaka.

" ah, look.. everyone is busy preparing for the rehearsal ..."

Did you went and watched the moncake festival that held in astaka on 12 october 2008?

The open ceremony started with the 24 seasons drum.It was fantastic as this is my first time to see this event as I never watch this 24 seasons drum before. That night after I had finish all my responsibilities, I watched the event together with my friends.There were Wushu, the dance of happiness, the fan dance,and drama..

Actually I had took part in the decoration unit in decorating the astaka before the event held..I involved in making the tanglung that needed to be put , floated in the pond.Besides that, I also help in making the flowers that need to be put in front of the stage.Although it was tired, as I need to go for meeting for a few times, and made the lantern together with my roomates, as we were busy with our assignment, we still manage to use our free time to do the lantern. At that night ,as the event was launced, everyone was excited, including me as all our hard work was shared by the audiences and everyone was enjoying it.

Yam...

Suddenly I am so interested in knowing more about yam... It 's happenned when it sis my first time to try the yam drink in the cafeteria. Actually yam is vegetables..The vegetable has a rough skin which is difficult to peel, but which softens after heating. The skins vary in color from dark brown to light pink.Yams are a primary agricultural commodity in West Africa and New Guinea.

Yams are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber, Vitamin B6, potassium,manganese;and it is low in saturated fat and sodium. Vitamin C, dietary fiber and Vitamin B6 may all promote good health.Furthermore, a product that is high in potassium and low in sodium is likely to produce a good potassium-sodium balance in the human body, and also to protect against osteoporosis and heart disease.Moreover,having a low level of saturated fat is also helpful for protection against heart disease of our body.
Yam products generally have a lower glycemic index, that is a measure of effect of carbohydrate on blood glucose level, than the potato products which means that they will provide a more sustained form of energy, and give better protection against obesity and diabetes

Yams may be served fried, boiled or pounded into a fufu ,a thick paste or porridge usually made by boiling starchy root vegetables in water .

Besides that,traditionally, this herb has been used as a treatment for indigestion, coughs, morning sickness, gallbladder pain, menstrual cramps, joint pain, and nerve pain.

SILLY mistake...

Well, what am I going to say is ..
I feel shame..
Well, every night, I will brush my teeth before I go to bed.So, as usual, I went to brush my teeth that night.I put the toothpaste on my toothbrush and started to brushed my teeth..
I just feel a bit uncomfortable with the taste of the toothpaste..
Then I just have a look, and then only I realized that i mistaken it and us my facial wash as the the toothpaste .
"Oh, my goodness !! What happen to me ?? Am I dreaming??"
I washed my mouth and then washed my face later.Yeah, my mind is thinking about something else,.. about my work , about my test, and my daily activities..Perhaps, I need to pay attention in everything I am doing..

silly mistake...

DO YOU HAVE A GOOD NIGHT SLEEP??

Anyone of you facing problem with sleeping difficulty?

What do we mean by sleeping difficulty?
Sleeping difficulty, or is called insomnia can involve difficulty falling asleep when you first go to bed at night, waking up too early in the morning, and waking up often during the night.

Everyone has an occasional sleepless night, and this is not a problem for most people. However, according to Americans report, about as many as 25% of people having occasional sleeping problems, and insomnia is a chronic problem for about 10% of people.
The lack of restful sleep can affect your ability to carry out daily responsibilities because you are too tired or have trouble concentrating. All types of insomnia can lead to daytime drowsiness, poor concentration, and the inability to feel refreshed and rested in the morning.

Most adults do best with about 8 hours of sleep each night until age 60, after which 6 hours may be enough. Even though the elderly need less sleep, almost one half of people over 60 experience some degree of insomnia.
The best measure of the amount of sleep needed is how you feel. If you awaken feeling refreshed, you are getting enough sleep. For some people, this may take only 4 hours. Others can need up to 10 hours to feel rested.

Insomnia may cause:
-Dark circles under the eyes
-Disorientation
-Fatigue
-Irritability
-Posture changes
-Reduced energy level

What causes sleeplessness?

-Aging
-Anxiety
-Bed or bedroom that does not promote sleep
-Depression
-Lack of exposure to bright light or sunlight
-taking too many medications,and pills.
-Shift work
-sleeping too much during the day
-Stress and worrying
-Wake-sleep pattern disturbances

Therefore,if you are depressed,do take time to relax yourself or going for a walk to relax youself as this may help you to create a good night time sleep.

A "Nightmare"

I was waiting for my bus at the bus station.As the bus reach the station,I got into the bus and find for a seat.At last i found my place.I was seating next to a man, well, how am I going to describe him..He was plump.I looked at my place.I had no choice, but to seat next to him.I felt so hard to moved as there is no extra space for me.I thought this was just a small matter and I just be patient to him.

I was tired ,and soon, I fall asleep.Suddenly i woke up as I felt uncomfortable.
Oh, my godness,he was snoring.It was so loud as I could not continue my sleep again.As the bus turn to the right,the man was sleeping and his head was lying on my shoulder. Then, I woke him up.He apologised,and then he open the polystrene containing his food and had his supper in the bus.I knew that looking at someone to had his supper was a rude way and a bad manner.But, I couldn't stand as the way he had his lunch was so disgusting.I felt very uncomfortable when i was sitting next to him.

The whole night I couldn't sleep .The person who sit on the other side to my right was so busy with her handphone.Her phone was ringing the whole night.Ah, help me...
On the other hand, the man was sleeping so soundly.I think he must be having a good dream too..My deestination back to my hometown took about 8 hours.I took the bus at night, and was going to reach Taiping in the morning.The whole night I did not sleep, looking outside the scenery through the window,I wish I could reach Taiping faster to meet my parents

" Here's kamunting bus station" said the conductor.

I quickly packed all my things and climb down from the bus.All those things was not important as at last I reached my hometown..

Going Back Tomorrow..

I still remember my first time during the break for a week..I was counting the days to come..
I was so excited to go back to my hometown..I packed all my things and prepare to go back..I took many things in my bag and i waited for the bus an hour earlier..
That was my feelings last time.
But now..
I feel the time pass very fast.I'm busy with my works, assignment, and the test..Suddenly it comes the time where i can go back for a week , together with my family.
What i'm going to do??
I will go out for a walk with my family..as my sister come back from Kuala Lumpur for two weeks break.
I even wonder how is my hometown now..
Any changes..?
I'm going to meet my friends there..

Fuel price cut down.

Petrol and diesel prices cut by 10 sen to 2.45 ringgit (0.72 dollars) while diesel prices will be cut by the same amount to 2.40 ringgit effective Thursday.
The massive rise in June had causes the public protests and the increased of burden to the society.The cut down of fuel price will alleviate the people's burden, especially for the festive season.

China's tainted milk.

Recently i read a new on China's tainted milk.I was shocked when I knew nearly about 12,900 number of children were sickened by the tainted milk.Then the government vowed to crack down on those responsible for the scandal ,which has raised new questions about the safety of the country's food chain.
The scandal has spread from the mainland as the Hong Kong government announced late Saturday a 3-year-old girl was diagnosed with a kidney stone after drinking milk from the Chinese dairy Yili that contained melamine, a compound used in making plastics and tanning leather. She was the first victim reported outside mainland China.
About 10 per cent of liquid milk samples taken from Mengniu Dairy Group Co. and Yili Industrial Group Co.,the China's two largest dairy producers was found contained melamine, according to the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine. The milk from Shanghai-based Bright Dairy also showed contamination.
Other products such as milk, yogurt and ice cream went to Hong Kong, while Singapore's Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority, known as AVA, warned customers against eating Yili-brand Natural Choice Yogurt Flavoured Ice Bar with Real Fruit after Hong Kong food safety authorities said a sample of the product was found to contain low levels of melamine.
The government of Malaysia has banned dairy products imported from China including confectionary that contain milk as precaution after tainted milk scare.

A DAY WITHOUT LAPTOP.

Well what i'm going to say is ..
I didn't switch on my laptop yesterday..
Maybe some of you will ask, what's so special or is there any prolem with my laptop??
Most of the time, I will switch on my laptop everyday..
I listen to music,search for the latest news,chat with my friends, or check my e-mail and doing my assignment.It seems like i used to do all my things or fill in my times in front of the laptop.I even watch movie using the laptop as this is the only one entertainment device in the university.
And now,i have a pair of eye bags under my eyes!!!I look so dull..and sleepy.Therefore,i try not to face too much in front of my laptop.Thus, i try to get away from my laptop by going to my other coursemate's room to study and doing revision.
I hope i can manage my time well and along with a healthy and sparkling eyes.

Moon Cake FestiVal

Yeah...,It's Mooncake Festival!! It is the celebration i love the most..

Do you know why??He..he..

It is because i like to eat mooncake..

Last week ,14 september2008. that was on sunday,I celebrated the Mooncake Festival in Teluk Cempedak.This was my first time i celebrated the festival near the sand beach, as i used to celebrate in Taiping near the lake..This was also the first time I celebrated the mooncake festival with my new-found -friends in UMP.

I really have a great moments with my friends.I reached there about 5.00pm .Then,my friends and I walked along the beach and I collected many seashells there.It was my first time to put my feet on the sand beach.I was so excited as I took many photos there.Then, I played water with my friends..It was so peaceful, relaxing and enjoyable.

Later I had my dinner at Mcdonald as i like to eat burger the most..Well, what is the most important is the friendship bond that build between my roomates this make me understand them deeper.So, I wish all of you,"HAPPY MOONCAKE FESTIVAL"

The MeaNing Of Time..

everyday we will have 24 hours in a day..ut how do we fill in our time wisely??
Chatting in front the computer the whole day??
shopping for a whole day??
or sleeping the whole day??
Now in university's life.. it seems that i don't really have much time for that.. most of my time was attending the class, doing my assignment, having a group discussion, and in the weekend i will watch movie in my room with my roomate..
time seems to be pack fully in university..I used to have a nap in the afternoon,.. but now the time is fill with doing my homework and washing my clothes..
and this teaches me to be independent..
So,time is precious..use them wisely..

Merdeka!! MERDEKA...

what am i going to say about our Malaysia Independent Days... This year our country celebrate the 51th year of independence...
I'm proud of my country...
well,.not like other countries in the world..violence, and cheating is happening around the world..cause the war happenning in Russia..,and Afghanistan ..They fight for power and natural resources..Look at our country..we apply democracy..we vote for our country.. and now we live in a peaceful country..
And i hope this situation will last forever..

Largest ..Fastest...Tallest..

I'm just going to share what's the biggest .. the largest.. and the tallest word we usually use in our daily asking questions..
first what's the largest city in the world??wht came across our mingd is the big city ,right??..
The answer is the Tokyo,Japan...the largest urban area..with a projected 2008 population of 34.4 million people.Maybe some may say, why the answer is not china?? well, China is the biggest country ang not the biggest city..
What is the tallest dog in the world??well, i also do not know the answer.. but through the source from the internet, the tallest dog currently on record is Gibson, harlequin Great Dane that is more than 7 feet tall when standing on his hind legs.
and for a girl like me.. who enjoy shopping..I know that the biggest shopping mall in the world is the South China Mall,with more than 1500 stores in Dongguan,China.

what's the WORLD going On??!!...

Well i came across an article about robbery..
what going to be the world in the future?? Now the economy is slow and and most of the people are jobless..
There's a robbery happened in the georgetown ,penang..at the Penang International Airport..where the three -masked robbers try to rob the money exchanger when he was about rto receive a bag containing notes in American and Singapore dollor.
However the robbers grabbed the wrong bag which contain the money changer's clothing.
Now the police is trying to look at the airport CCTV recording to identify the robbers.
From this article,it is important to take care of our own safety where ever we go.
Goverment should take a serious step in preventing these crimes happenned to create a better future generation.

ALCOHOL is dangerous!!!

According to reseacher,alcohol can foster DNA damage and can trigger the process of cancer developement.So how much alcohol can a woman safely consume??
According to many expert,risk is likely minimal with consumption of one standard drink per day which is equivalent to % ounces of wine,12 ounces of beer and 1.5 ounces of 80- proof liquor.
In addition to its more general role in promoting DNA damage, alcohol affects breast cancer risk specifically by raising body levels of estrogen.
Estrogen-sensitive breast cancers are much more likely to be affected by alcohol than the less common estrogen-negative forms of the disease. Alcohol's impact does not seem to differ based on pre- or post-menopausal status.
Therefore, consuming alcohol drink is not good for health!!

holiDay Season...

wow..this my first time going back to my home in perak...i miss everything here..the food, my family, my friends ,n of course the place here.. how sad,,there are so many assignment i need to do ..haizz..bt is okay,, this is what we call university life..
a few days left ,i'm going back to my hectic life in university, preparing for my exam..

wHaT haPPennED???

how I'm going to start...yeah..
today i brought my lunch from the cafe n eat it in my room..
Haizz, i really don't know how's happenned actually...i just hurt my waist part..is so painful...oucch...!! Iput the oilment on my right-hand side of my waist..but the recepi of the oilment does not seems to work to reduce the pain..
then i called a friend and she borrow me her "magic" oilment.she help me to massage the affected are of my body..
Huh.,,now i feel better although is still pain, but i really want to thank my friend for her help..

Friend..

Friend...what do we means by the word "FRIEND"??
To me, all i want is just a simple friend..maybe among us,we set too high requirements, or demands in finding a friend.some are searching for a friend with a good looking personality,funny,sweet, and even with a brilliant brain...
For me a friend,is a friend indeed and a friend in need.If i take the wrong steps or make a wrong decision, my friend will be the first person who will remind me or give me an advise.she must also be there when i sad and when i smile..
My friend must be also a trustworthy person..If i told her a secret, i hope the secret of mine will be a secret between two of us.
the most important characteristic of a friend of mine is honest..I couldn't accept a friend who always tell lie to me, or he or she is a two-faced person.When she is in front of me ,she talk something good about me and when she is at my back, she talk something bad about me.
I really need a friend who is honest to me ...this doesn't means 100% honest, but most of the time, she is honest to me.
Friends do really bring joys to us, loves, and wonderful hopes to us.

At last....

what i'm going to say...Haizz...
at last i created this blog..
first time experience,,n at last i succeed.. yeah!!!
I can nw start blogging..