Thoughts for today

觉得说的很对。

不管什么都会有两面，有时想太多只会阻止自己去做想做的事。也许到头会后悔，但是起码有尝试过... 

Article - 8 Reasons why travellers keep going back to South Korea

Some people ask why I want to go back to a place I stay for more than a year
Well, that place has already like a second home to me
Other than Singapore, I spent the most time there
It believe it won't feel like holiday but feel more like going back to another home

For people have not been to Korea, maybe can take a look at below article
If there is a chance to go to Korea, Pls take it, you will fall in love with it, just like I did.

Article taken from - http://www.tripzilla.com/south-korea-reasons-visit/17361

8 Reasons Why Travellers Keep Going Back to South Korea 

I have many friends who have travelled to South Korea, and most of them come home raving about how incredible Korea is. After being regaled with stories of their adventures, I took the plunge myself and embarked on a journey to Korea last summer, I wasn't disappointed. My days in Korea were truly memorable and enjoyable, and I can't wait to make another trip. If you've never been there, you're missing out on too much. There are fantastic reasons why travellers keep going back to Korea, and these are just some of them.

• A paradise for food lovers 

Korean food tops the list of reasons why I'm definitely going back to Korea. Koreans place a huge emphasis on meals, and every meal is a feast, both for the eyes and stomach. There are usually no less than 4 panchan (side dishes) at every man. Yap, even breakfast. I was fortunate enough to be able to stay at a native ahjumma's (middle-aged woman) apartment, and every morning my companions and I would be greeted with a table laden of small dishes, most of them made from scratch.

Imagine eating this, everyday.  For Breakfast. 

That's not all. Korean cuisine is varied, and there is always something to match every taste. If you like spicy food, you can indulge in Kimchi present at every mean. If you can't take the spice, you can always have samyetang (ginseng chicken soup) or oxtail bon soup. If you don't take meat, you can opt for a healthy vegetarian meal at one of the many Buddhist temples around Korea. If you're looking to step out of your comfort zone, have a taste of beondaegi (silkworm pupae). You can even take it one step further and experience the ticklish feeling of sannakji (live octopus) wriggling in your mouth! 

There's bibimbap, which needs little introduction 

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Jjanjangmyeon, noodles with black bean sauce 

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Tteokbokki, heavenly rice cakes  

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And all the Kimchi in the world 

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• A land with Scenic Landscapes 

Unlike the cement jungle we face, Korea has greenery and scenic landscapes abound. In Korea, it is very convenient to immerse yourself in nature - simply travel to the countryside and you will be greeted by the sight of majestic mountains, breathtaking beaches, and serene seas. Here are some of the things you should do in Korea: 

Visit Haeundae Beach in Busan

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Go up to the peak of Taejongdae Park 

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Hike up Mount Seorak  

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Take the ferry or plane to Jeju-do 

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Visit Jeju island to explore the volcanic terrains and scenic nature. While you're at that, chat with the friendly locals who are also hiking alone the same trails. and when you're done, take the bus back to the city, and enjoy a well-deserved rest in comfort. 

• An All-day shopping paradise 

If you're into fashion on a budget, Korea is THE place to be. It has many trendy and affordable shopping area, and one can often find locally-made clothes of good quality and design from KRW 5000 (SGD 6). Ladies' backpacks start from KRW 10000 (SGD 12). Browse through the laden racks at Ewha Womans University Shopping Street, hunt for unique finds in Hongdae, and get a year's worth of cosmetics at Myeongdong. Then, put down all that shopping, go for a good dinner, and get ready to shop throughout the night at Dongdaemun, where shops are open till about four or five in the morning. Yep, you read that right. You can literally shop till you drop - asleep, that is. And you can buy anything here, from clothes and shoes to bed linens and wedding paraphernalia! 

• A Hotbed of Treasure of History and Culture Buffs 

Many history and culture buffs find Korea to be an understand hotbed of treasure, especially since Korea's history is not as well-known as that of neighbouring China and Japan. I personally find Korea to have an eclectic mix of old and new, traditional and modern. Very rarely does one see traditional buildings such as the Gyeongbokgung of the Joseon dynasty in mismatched harmony with skyscrapers in the background. 

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The Bukchon Hanok Village is a medieval village that is still fully functioning and liveable. There are many ancient temples and residences available for viewing, besides the preserved palaces and villages. Another culture spot is Insadong, where you can do some shopping for cultural souvenirs and taste traditional Korean delicacies and sweets. 

• Home to Cities that Never Sleeps

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Insomniacs will love Korea. I mean it. On top of the usual plethora of pubs, clubs, and bars available to patron, Korea has tons of nightlife activities guaranteed to spice up your every night in Korea. If you're travelling with a group of friends, I highly recommend a night of karaoke at noraebang. 

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Of course, if you're an insomniac shopaholic, head straight for Dongdaemun, and shop all you want. In fact, you can continue until the sky is bright once again - oh, what a way to welcome a brand new day! if your legs get tired during the shopping spree, you can always take a break in one of the many 24-hour cafes around. 

Those who prefer to spend the nights showering and soaking in water can head straight to a jjimjibang. A jjmjilbang (bathhouse) has various spa and sauna facilities available, and you can simply lounge around with your friends and chat the night away. the affordability of these bathhouse is a huge plus. In fact, many travelers and locals stay in jjimjilbangs overnight to save on accommodation costs. 

• Where you can find Cheap Booze and Soju Bombs

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With food come the drinks. Koreans love their alcohol so very much, especially soju which is also one of the world's best-selling liquor. It is almost inevitable to see a bottle or two soju on tables of restaurants or eateries where locals were seated. A huge bonus is that alcohol is pretty cheap. A bottle of soju at the convenience store will only ser you back by KRW 3000 (SGD 3.50), whilst a litre of bottle beer costs approximately KRW 3500 (SGD 4.30). Sip on your choice of poison as you sit by the hangang and enjoy the breeze and water show. 

Or try the soju bomb - drop a shot of soju into a cup of beer and down it. 

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Lightweight should be careful though; friends have told me that soju bombs hit you pretty hard afterwards. 

• Easy to travel around 

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Ease of travel is a huge consideration for independent travellers. Korea's public transportation system is convenient and easy to navigate,  even more so in the main cities such as Seoul and Busan. Intercity buses and trains are affordable and frequent too, and this is the same for buses to further-flung places in the countryside, such as mountains and beaches. To move around the country, you can take your pick from buses, high-speed bullet trains, or the slower but more scenic trains. If you have money to blow and want to travel in comfort, you can also opt to fly from city to city - you can find domestic and international airports all over the country. If all else fails, flag a cab; cab fares in Korea are much cheaper compared to many other cities. 

• Friendly for budget-travellers 

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If you haven't already noticed, there is a recurring theme in all the aforementioned points: budget. Yes. Although the cost of travel in Korea is definitely hight than most Southeast-Asian countries such as Myanmar or Thailand, it is one of the more afforable travel destination that is further from home.  If you're looking for a place steeped in modernity and technology, yet still retaining its distinct cultural and traditional character, go to Korea. Food, transport, shopping and leisure activities are quite affordable, and it is a great destination for backpackers or students on a shoestring budget. 

If you're a budget traveller, you'll find this read on how to travel Seoul on a budget in 2015 incredibly valuable. You should also be introduced to this budget flight finder, a flight comparison site that specialises in flights that depart from Singapore. 

So there they are - my reasons for wanting to visit Korea again! If you haven't been to Korea, I do hope I've convinced you. Start your planning by looking for the best travel deal to Korea. I promise you won't regret it. 

See you in Korea !! 

Sad

I was very upset this evening
I felt like a clown
I was told to wait somewhere for my parent for dinner
I waited for an hour and because my my father was still not back yet (which means my mother is still at home), don't know if we are still meeting for dinner.
My mother wanted to ask me if I want to continue to wait there, which made me even more angry.
I was so piss that I told my mother I want to go home, they can have dinner without me.
My mother hang up the phone on me, just because I say I was angry

I cannot be angry because you are my parent ?
You made me waited for a hour with no apologise, I have no right to get angry ?
Just because you are a parent, I have to accept anything you do.
You make me feel like I have no right to do anything in this house

Sometime I don't want to see them
Sometime I don't want to talk to them
Sometime I don't want to come back home
Sometime I hate this house

Actually it hurt that I have this kind of thought
It hurt to feel that I'm not being loved
It hurt to feel that they like my brother more than myself
But that is the feeling they are giving me.
And it make me sad.

Feel like going somewhere and don't come back any more .....

Article - 14 Reasons You’re Tired All the Time

Recently everyday work load getting heavier and heavier, every morning feels like there is not enough sleep. Maybe because of age, tend to get tired easier. Hope this article can help me to find what is my problem is.

Article taken from - http://time.com/2828800/bad-habits-drain-energy/

Lack of sleep isn't the only thing sapping your energy. Little things you do (and don't do) can exhaust you both mentally and physically, which can make getting through your day a chore. Here, experts reveal common bad habits that can make you feel tired, plus simple lifestyle tweaks that will put the pep back in your step.

You skip exercise when you're tired

Skipping your workout to save energy actually works against you. In a University of Georgia study, sedentary but otherwise healthy adults who began exercising lightly three days a week for as little as 20 minutes at a time reported feeling less fatigued and more energized after six weeks. Regular exercise boosts strength and endurance, helps make your cardiovascular system rum more efficiently, and delivers oxygen and nutrients to your tissues. So next time you're tempted to crash on the couch, at least go for a brisk walk - you won't regret it.

You don't drink enough water 

Being even slightly dehydrated - as little as 2% of normal fluid loss - takes a toll on energy levels, says Amy Goodson, RD, a dietitian for Texas Health Ben Hogan Sports Medicine. Dehydration causes a reduction in blood volume, explains Goodson, which makes the blood thicker. This requires your heart to pump less efficiently, reducing the speed at which oxygen and nutrients reach your muscles and organs. To calculate your normal fluid needs, take your weight in pounds, divide in half and drink that number of ounces of fluid a day, Goodson recommends.

You're not consuming enough iron 

An iron deficiency can leave you feeling sluggish, irritable, weak, and unable to focus. "It makes you tired because less oxygen travels to the muscles and cells," says Goodson. Boost your iron intake to reduce your risk of anemia : load up on lean beef, kidney beans, tofu, eggs (including the yolk), dark green leafy vegetables, nuts, and peanut butter, and pair them with foods high in vitamin C (vitamin C improves iron absorption when eaten together), suggests Goodson.
Note : an iron deficiency may be due to an underlying health problem, so if you're experiencing these symptoms of iron deficiency, you should visit your doc.

You're a Perfectionist 

Striving to be perfect - which, let's face it, is impossible - makes you work much harder and longer than necessary, says Irene S.Levine, PhD, professor of psychiatry at the New York University School of Medicine. "You set goals that are so unrealistic that they are difficult or impossible to achieve, and in the end, there is no sense of self-satisfaction." Levine recommends setting a time limit for yourself on your projects, and taking care to obey it. In time, you'll realize that the extra time you were taking wasn't actually improving your work.      

You make mountains out of  molehills

If you assume that you're about to get fired when your boss calls you into an unexpected meeting,
or you're too afraid to ride your bike because you worry you'll get into an accident, then you're guilty of "catastrophizing," or expecting that the worst-case scenario will always occur. This anxiety can paralyze you and make you mentally exhausted, says Levine. When you catch yourself having these thoughts, take a deep breath and ask yourself how likely it is that the worst really will happen. Getting outdoors, meditating, exercising, or sharing your concerns with a friend may help you better cope and become more realistic.

You skip breakfast

The food you eat fuels your body, and when you sleep, your body continues using what you consumed at dinner the night before to keep your blood pumping and oxygen flowing. So, when you wake up in the morning, you need to refuel with breakfast. Skip it, and you'll feel sluggish. "Eating breakfast is like starting a fire in your body by kick-starting your metabolism," Goodson says. Goodson recommends a breakfast that includes whole grains, lean protein, and healthy fat. Good examples includes oatmeal with protein powder and a dab of peanut butter ; a smoothie made iwth fruit, protein powder, low-fat milk, and almond butter; or eggs with two slices of whole-wheat toast and low-fat Greek yoghurt.

You live on junk food

Foods loaded with sugar and simple carbs (like the ones you'll find in a box or at the drive-thru window) rank high on the glycemic index (GI)  , an indicator of how repidly carbohydrates increase blood sugar. Constant blood sugar spikes followed by sharp drops cause fatigue over the course of the day, says Goodson. Keep blood sugar steady by having a lean protein along with a whole grain at every meal, says Goodson. Good choices include chicken (baked, not fried) and brown rice, salmon and sweet potato, or salad with chicken and fruit.

You have trouble saying 'no'

People-pleasing often comes at the expense of your own energy and happiness. To make matters worse, it can make you resentful and angry over time. So whether it's your kid's coach asking you to bake cookies for her soccer team or your boss seeing if you can work on a Saturday, you don't have to say yes. Train yourself to say 'no' out loud, suggests Susan Albers, a licensed clinical psychologist with Cleveland Clinic and author of Eat.Q.: Unlock the Weight-Loss Power of Emotional Intelligence. "Try it alone in your car," she says. "Hearing yourself say the word aloud makes it easier to say it when the next opportunity calls for it."

You have a messy office

A cluttered desk mentally exhausts you by restricting your ability to focus and limits your brain's ability to process information, according to a Princeton University study. "At the end of each day, make sure your work and personal items are organized and put away," suggests Lombardo. "It will help you have a positive start to your day the next morning." If your office meeds major reorganizing, avoid becoming totally overwhelmed by taking it one step at a time: start by tidying what you can see, then move through your desk and cabinets drawer by drawer.

You work through vacation

Checking your email when you should be relaxing by the pool puts you at risk of burnout, says Lombardo. Unplugging and allowing yourself to truly unwind allows your mind and body to rejuvenate and return to the office stronger. "When you truly take breaks, you will be more creative, productive, and effective when you return," says Lombardo.

You have a glass of wine (or two) before bed. 

A nightcap sounds like a good way to unwind before falling asleep, but it can easily backfire. Alcohol initially depresses the central nervous system, producing a sedative effect, says Allen Towfigh, MD, medical director of New York Neurology & Sleep Medicine, P.C., in New York City. "But it ultimately sabotages sleep maintenance," Alcohol creates a rebound effect as it's metabolized, which creates an abrupt surge in the adrenaline system, he says. This is why you'er more likely to wake up in the middle of the night after you've been drinking, Dr. Towfigh recommends stopping all alcohol three to four hours before bedtime.

You check e-mails at bedtime

The glaring light of a tablet, smartphone, or your computer's backlit screen can throw off your body's natural circadian rhythm by suppressing melatonin, a hormone that helps regulate sleep and wake cycles, says Dr. Towfigh. Sensitivity to the digital glow of tech toys can vary from person to person, but in general it's a good idea to aviod all technology for one to two hours before bedtime, he says. Can't avoid checking your device before your head hits the pillow? Then hold it at least 14 inches away from your face to reduce the risk of sleep interference.

You rely on caffeine to get through the day

Starting your morning with a java jolt is no big deal-in fact, studies show that up to three daily cups of coffee is good for you-but using caffeine improperly can seriously disrupt your sleep-wake cycle, says Dr. Towfigh. Caffeine blocks adenosine, the byproduct of active calls that drives you to sleep as it accumulates, he explains. A study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine revealed that consuming caffeine even six hours prior to bedtime affects sleep, so cut yourself off by mid-afternoon and watch out for these surprising sources of caffeine.

You stay up late on weekends

Burning the midnight oil on Saturday night and then sleeping in Sunday morning leads to difficulty falling asleep Sunday night - and a sleep-deprived Monday morning, says Dr.Towfigh. Since staying in can cramp your social life, try to wake up close to your normal time the following morning and then take a power nap in the afternoon. "Napping for 20 minutes or so allows the body to recharge without entering the deeper stages of sleep, which can cause you to wake up more tired," he says

This article originally appeared on Health.com     

New Job Scoop

Recently my boss came to me and ask if I'm interested to take up new things. They actually wanted to hire a sale-coordinate to help the sale, however due to company decision, they are only able to hire someone new around end of the year, so they ask if I'm interested.

I'll quite cool with accepting the job. To be honest, I have not much of a thing to do once a while and sometime I only have 3-5 emails in the morning when I can in. With so much free time, sometime I feel bad toward the others. Everyone are so busy with their thing but I have nothing to do. Normally this kind of time, I will spend the afternoon writing notes, instead of wasting time like in the past.

The most important thing about this new job is that my boss is giving me a choice to try out and decide at the end of the year if I want to do this sale-coordinate job (fully) or go back to my customer service job (for now, I need to do both), then they will hire someone else for either customer service or sale-coordinate. My previous job is sale-coordinate, although is quite different from the thing I was doing in my ex-company but there are still some similar things. That is why I'm quite cool about this new role and this new role actually giving me more chance to learn more things and try out different things.

From last month on, everyday my "new" bosses will learn me new things bit by bit, it also means that my load will increase bit by bit. I can images I will have to OT for the next few days to finish both my customer service and sale-coordinate job. And not forgetting I still have course to attend, quite mean I will be totally busy for the entire May. With meeting to attend, course to attend, dinner to attend, think I need to take half day leave to rest or else I don't know if I can last the whole month anot !!