Heartache

Have you ever had a heartache? The one where you feel your heart is being crushed and you just can’t breathe. No, not that heartache caused by a recent breakup or a lover’s spat but the heartache that can be explained scientifically. If you were looking for that “achie breaky heart” heartache then sorry to disappoint because you won’t find it here. But don’t go just yet because this information might be helpful for you in present time or in the future.

Yes, we all know what a heartache is but do you know that there are different kinds of heartaches and that not all palpitations are due to a heart condition? The changes in normal rhythm of heartbeats may be caused by anything from strong emotions to a reaction to medication. Here are few examples of the most common types of heartaches:

Skipping – it is an out-of-sync or stronger than average heartbeat. The common causes for this condition are anxiety, excess alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine, and reaction to medications.
Pounding- it is the sensation of an increase in heart rate. Exercise, stress, and fever usually cause heart pounding. However, if the condition lasts for minutes or hours and occurs frequently, it may be a sign of an underlying heart condition.
Fluttering- it is a racing heart rate and/ or extra beats with accompanying symptoms of dizziness, nausea or light-headedness. This condition may be due to stress, fever, and dehydration.

It is still best to see and consult a doctor if you are experiencing a heartache that is beyond the norm.

4 simple tips for instant energy-- LAMB

Lately, I have been reading a health pamphlet given to me by my doctor friend. I really appreciate the stuffs written inside because it is helpful and enlightening. One of my favorite was the entry on “4 tips for instant energy”. It was indeed useful to me because I have been so energy deficient lately. Too tired to do even the simplest of all things and I don’t want to continue living like this anymore because it is wasting so much of my supposedly productive years. So if you are also having a similar problem, then read below and always remember the LAMB!!!

4 simple tips for instant energy

LOUD- Get loud as you speak or count from one to ten.
ACTIVITY- Stand up, stretch, cheer, or stomp your feet.
MUSIC- Play some lively music and sing along, or better yet dance or sway to the beat.
Beverage- Prepare yourself high-energy drinks. Mix a half teaspoon of vitamin C crystals in a glass filled with half fruit juice, half water.

5 time saving tips to shorten your workday!

Hello bloggers, i'd like to share some tips i picked up from an article i read. it is about time saving tips to shorten your workday! don't know if you guys have already mastered your own work routine or time but for people who definitely need to learn to budget their time (like me) these 5 tips may just come in handy.

5 TIME SAVING TIPS TO SHORTEN YOUR WORKDAY:

1. Stick yourself with deadlines- It is said that you will be more productive if you assign each task a specific due time and striclty adhere to it.
2. Do the "not so fun" stuff first- deal with your most dreaded deeds right off the bat. Putting them on hold only means they’ll weigh on your mind and keep you from focusing fully on other things.
3. Avoid piling up papers - Once a letter or memo lands on your table , do something with it. If it’s a short and quick task, finish it ASAP. If it’s a bigger load, dot the first three steps to start it rolling.
4. Designate E-mail time- Allocate 10-20 minutes each day to check your electronic and voice-mail messages (work related only). In the meantime, turn off your E-mail or messages alarms so you won’t be tempted to check it every time it rings.
5. Try to end your day earlier- It doesn't mean you can cut work time. Try to end your work for that day at 4:30 and use those remaining 30 minutes to reflect and plan for tomorrow's work.

Nuffnang-Goldilocks Party

August 7, 2009- The ultimate ‘IT” bookstore, Fully Booked Bonifacio, turned into a mega “it” party zone last Friday, August 7. The reason: the much awaited Nuffnang-Goldilocks awarding ceremony. Rumor has it that guests began flocking the Fully Booked top shelf as early as 3:30pm and after an hour or so, the venue was jammed pack with bloggers and their friends.
It was truly a hit especially that sexy boy Dingdong Dantes graced the event with his presence. Everyone was so excited to see him that the moment he stepped out of the elevator, camera flashes began to light up.
Here is a short recap of how the event went on based from my star-strucked memory.
When we came out of the elevator at top shelf, half of the guests were already there. There was an instant photo stall with Goldilocks background at the very left corner. Right beside the elevator entrance was a Nuffnang backdrop for bloggers to take their souvenir pictures. My friends and I gave it a shot, the official photographers gamely took our photos (we felt like celebrities  ). After registration, we got our freebies (yippee) and as we were about to take our seats, we were informed to claim our free goldilocks cake (there was a contest for the best cake décor)!

The event started promptly with Juddha Paolo as the male host (my friend was so Kilig seeing him). After a few introductions and game, the moment everyone was waiting for has arrived. Hunky Goldilocks endorser MR. Dingdong Dantes enters and stormed the place with his ever cute smile. People went hysterical as everyone wanted to take photo with the pretty boy Dingdong Dantes. Yup, me and my friend had to elbow our way into the crowd.

While, we were busy having our pictures taken, some hungry bloggers headed toward the buffet table instead. Dinner official commenced. Everyone was in a party mode with the music and lightings. After dinner, the second much awaited segment of the night rolled in, the awarding of the winners. There were 4 winners who took home Goldilocks GC, another four who bagged the mini laptops, and 1 ultimate sole survivor, heheha, grand winner who got the grand Asus laptop.
We had a blast. My friend was so hyped the entire night that she can’t stop raving about the event. She was so happy that she got to see Juddha Paolo and Dingdong Dantes in flesh. Well, for me I really had a great time even thought I didn’t win (sniff, sniff). I just hope there will be a part two (calling calling Goldilocks and Nuffnang, from your loyal fans) because we will surely be there in a drop of a hat!
Thank you Goldilocks, Thank you Nuffnang, and Thank you fellow bloggers. You made the night special. Congratulations to the winners!

The Rules of Life

A good friend of mine, in hopes of getting my life back on track, lend me the book The Rules of Life by Richard Templer. Richard Templer is an internationally acclaimed writer who has produced several best selling works like his other book The Rules of Work.

My friend said that the book has help changed his outlook in life and it has really made his life simpler and happier. Wishing to have the same transformation, i quickly browse through it (literally). The book is easy to read because the "rules" are written in a simple format with short paragraphs delving into the logic behind each rules. The choice of words are plain and common, i guess the author really wanted to deliver the message point blank by hitting the nail on the head. This is good because complexity tends to cloud one's mind which completely defies the purpose of reading a book about simplifying life. According to Richard Templer, the "rules of life" is divided according to 5 domain areas. 1) You 2) Your partner 3) Your Family 4) Social circle 5) World.

Rule of Life is light to the mind but definitely potent to one's heart. What struck me the most about this book is that the rules are actually good old fashion common sense. They are common sense advices yet Richard Templer manages to infuse fresh insight and deeper perspective on how it works. I guess, sometimes we need people to remind us of the simple things in life that actually works.