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Continue reading →: TCM: Massage Your Fingers to Good Health
(pic courtesy of sina weibo) Thumb: gently rub the thumb to keep the brain in top-notch functioning mode, good for relieving a tense headache . Ideal for people who use their brains alot heh.Index Finger: gently rub to improve gastrointestinal conditionMiddle Finger: gently rub for strong cardiac musclesRing Finger: gently…
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Continue reading →: 賽德克‧巴萊- (Seediq Bale)
A director’s 12 year struggle to produce a local film portraying Taiwan’s history – Wushe Incident, the last attempt to banish Japanese forces in Taiwan during the 1930s. In 2003, Wei produced a 5 minutes documentary to garner financial support from investors for the production of Seediq Bale, which was…
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Continue reading →: Staircase Design Craze
Y’all must be thinking – “why in the world is this woman crazy about staircase design?” . The fogies thinks I’m rather loony too, the only topic that gets me going with the whole reno topic is the staircase and the 101 staircase designs that I like and want for…
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Continue reading →: What A Colourful Work Week It’s Been
This work week has been absolutely nerve-wrecking. It was a test of endurance, wits and speaking up for what I believe is fair. The stakeholders involved were no small peas and few times I literally felt it was me- fighting against the world. Glad to say, victory was fairly visible…
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Continue reading →: It’s Been Awhile
Tonight’s meet up with the Perth girls was a long-awaited dinner date. Being caught up with commitments of all sorts – weddings, work, travels, social activities etc – it has not been easy to get all three of us to sit down for a good meal or drink. But tonight,…
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Continue reading →: Being Happy, Alone
As much as I love being around people, there is always this constant, emotional crave to spend time alone. I enjoy solitude, very much so. Firmly believe that creating a balance of relationship with people around you and yourself is one of life’s essential, that shouldn’t be taken lightly. As…
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Continue reading →: Good Night, Monday
Thank god the day has ended and I’m back in my own cocoon – where all I need is dimmed lights, glass of fruit juice, music in the background and a good read before sleeps beckons. Excerpt from this week’s bedside reading; Prime numbers are what is left when you…
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Continue reading →: 杨澜说 (Yang Lan Says)
杨澜说，爱读书的女人，她不管走到哪里都是一道美丽的风景。 她可能貌不惊人，但她会有一种内在的气质：优雅的谈吐超凡脱俗，清丽的仪态无需修饰，那是静的凝重，动的优雅；那是坐的端庄，行的洒脱；那是天然的质朴与含蓄混合，像水一样的柔软，像风一样的迷人，像花一样的绚丽…… (Random pic: taken in Seoul (2011) – missing my straight hair)
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Continue reading →: Sunday Activities
Sunday: gym- acupuncture- mani/pedi – house viewing All thanks to the anti-histamine that I popped this morning before gym, which enabled me to do a full 60 minutes on the treadmill. The horrible itch on the legs/thighs/ butt was kept at bay – it was a good run, it cleared…
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Continue reading →: TCM: Acupressure Point # 1
My TCM doctor has been very patient in answering the 1001 questions I have for him on acupressure points. There’s no specific health conditions for the frequent visits to the TCM, but more for the overall benefit of good health, through the aid of acupuncture to detoxify the main organs…
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