Tuesday, November 30, 2010

♥ So which is your scent?

Latest studies show that mood and food aromas are intrinsically linked, and feeling on top of the world could be as easy as choosing the right meals. More and more research are showing the impact of smell on emotions, memory, stress, pain, concentration and romance. Here are a few aromas to lift your mood:

Citrus fruits: A recent study has brought to notice that the citrus aromas coming from orange, sweet limes and lemons can reduce anxiety and depression. They remind you of summer and spring season thus making you feel more energetic and youthful. A refreshing glass of lemonade after a hard day at work is just what you need. You can also try burning a lemon scented candle or using a citrus-scented room spray.

Ginger: Ginger is an energizing scent which is widely used to help with nausea as it triggers the brain signals and processes in the anti-nausea regions of the brain. Research also shows that ginger can reduce depression and anxiety. In a study on depression, the smell of fresh ginger was considered to be one of the most calming fragrances among the choices tested.

Rosemary oil: This distinct aroma is said to have properties that will help make you more alert and attentive. It stimulates mental activity making it an ideal solution for depression, mental fatigue and forgetfulness. Students often use it during exam times as it increases concentration and helps in studying efficiently. Inhaling just 2 drops of rosemary oil are enough to lift your spirit immediately and eliminate boredom. The oil is used in room fresheners, cosmetics, beauty aids, candles and perfumes.
Lavender oil: When lavender is inhaled, serotonin - a "feel-good" neurotransmitter - is released in the brain, producing a calming influence in the body. It is ideal to ward off emotions of fear, doubt and worry as well as feelings of anger and irritability. Aroma of lavender oil puts people in a happy mood and leaves them feeling relaxed. Try adding a few drops of lavender to a diffuser and use it in your office or home. Another way to experience the aromatic benefits of lavender oil is to breathe it in during a soothing bathe.

Vanilla: Vanilla is exceptional when it comes to combating a sad mood. Like lavender, aroma of vanilla acts as anti-depressant, making you feel happy and relaxed. Inhalng the scent of vanilla may also curb your craving for sweet foods helping you in losing or maintaining weight. According to a study, people using vanilla aroma patch significantly reduced their sweet food intake leading to greater weight loss as compared to people using a lemon-scented dummy or no patch. Researchers do not know how the vanilla patches work but they believe the smell affects the brain's chemistry.

Coffee: A distinct advantage of the aroma of freshly brewed coffee is that it stimulates people and keeps them alert. Now, new research is also shedding some light on how the aroma of coffee might positively affect our brains. According to a study done by scientists at Seoul National University, scent of roasted coffee beans not only reduces stress brought on by sleep deprivation in rats, but also initiates healthy antioxidant activity.

Peppermint oil: The aroma of peppermint oil vitalizes and refreshes your mind and is especially good for fevers & colds. Inhale peppermint oil before a workout to boost your mood and reduce fatigue. For stuffy nose from a cold or flu, just put a few drops of peppermint oil in a bowl of warm water along with the same number of drops of eucalyptus oil, and inhale to relieve congestion. Aroma of peppermint oil can also act as a natural pain killer easing stress-induced headaches or migraine and other pains. Just put a few drops on a handkerchief and inhale the aroma.

Interesting read. I wonder what are the contents of my gel diffuser. But I love it so much! My room, my wardrobe. everywhere smell so nice now! and yes, they do make you feel on top of the world (:

I AM GRUMPY.
11:19 PM

Saturday, November 27, 2010

♥ Can I stay young forever?

I'm very sorry...

BUT THEY WERE ON SALE!

*Guilty*

Okays, As much as I hate to admit, I think I've aged or perhaps a nicer term will be to mature.

Both physically and mentally. Sighs, at least gracefully I hope.

It kindda gets you down when people around tells you that you dont look like your age and that you have seemed to grow fatter.

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) =(

I AM GRUMPY.
11:30 PM

Monday, November 22, 2010

♥ I'm so easy to please

Call me bo chap
Call me nonchalant
Call me naive

But when it comes to all things in life, Mindy really has no expectations. Totally null.

So much so that I find it amazing when friends around me start telling me about how they are mapping out their 5 year plan from now. Getting flats, career, chapters of life... I used to do all of that when I was younger (not the flats of cos, the gov havent made the announcement yet) and I have to admit, these plans really motivate and gets you somewhere in the end - it cleared a big bulk of my uni debts (:

But right now, being the random and ever changing mindy, as long as it's a good day spent, it's a day earned!

I actually sound like I'm degrading... lol. But somehow I like this carefree state now.

Oh wells... Seeing people around me obsessed with brands really gets me confused at times. Marketing, propaganda - the effects they bring about, the courage they summon up for girls to bomb a few k on bags and yet think it's worth every cent. Salutes for every single piece of integrated effort, really.

But i very much rather be on the sending end than receiving end in this case... (:

Ironic how I hate the effects of marketing yet enjoys, delights and pursues a dream in being one of those manipulators up there. Tempting satisfaction. I wonder how long it will take for me to go there. haha.

Speaking of brands, Let's come back to today's topic: i'm so easy to please

Ahhhh yes, Im so easy to please. especially when it comes to food.

Mindy is a food court girl! I absolutely enjoys eating food court compared to some fine dining restaurant. THEY DONT HAVE BA CHOR MEE ON THEIR MENU. HOW CAN.

ha!

Judging from at most $4 bucks per meal. Skipping breakfast, 8 bucks a day, 365 days a year, it only cost 224 bucks per month and 2920 bucks per year to feed and maintain mindy!

Mindy's official price tag: $2920

it's really funny how I get to crap this much when i wanted was to share my own worth.

All rights, late for jogging, adios!

I AM GRUMPY.
10:39 PM

Monday, November 15, 2010

i still cant believe i even used the f word to describe myself today.
Guess i really reached the peak.

Time management?
PMS?
Overload?

but in anyways, I hope I'm just thinking too much now. Stern face mindy, needs to be fierce!

Shalom.

I AM GRUMPY.
11:07 PM

Sunday, November 14, 2010

♥ My little brother

Just the other day,

My ma told me she had a strange dream.

She dreamed of her giving birth to a younger brother. Apparently, me, my dad and my sis were there at the hospital as well.

Got so excited and started asking my mum to make it come true.

me: OMG, I'm going to be a big sister!!
vbff: If you gonna be a big sister, den you gonna feed one more mouth next time! haha!

On second thought...
Okays, fine, I'll force her to eat loads of pineapples and do lots of skipping if that day comes.

Sighs, and it got me really excited for a while. Boo to reality check

I AM GRUMPY.
1:15 AM

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Got some time off from tuition recently.

And I must say it was or rather is a wonderful break still! (:
My mum may not be the best cook around but her soups are by no doubt yummy! - No complains from someone who nearly burn down her kitchen seriously.

Just a random thought about platonic friendships...
ehow.com - lol

How to Keep a Friendship Platonic

By an eHow Contributor

A platonic friendship brings together people of the opposite sex and joins them in the strong bond of friendship. A person does not have to be your boyfriend or girlfriend to be your companion. Opposite sex individuals can share laughs and tears and develop lifelong platonic friendships. Read on to learn how to keep a friendship platonic.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Do not give your friendship any sexual meaning. If you want to be only friends, keep it that way. Do not touch or talk to the person inappropriately. Do not use words with sexual connotations if you do not want the friendship to delve into another territory.
Keep your feelings in check when people constantly try to imply that the platonic friendship is more that what it seems. Do not let others ruin the relationship that you have with their awkward questions and hidden expectations. Instead, define your own world with your platonic friend.
Avoid discussing feminine related matters with your male platonic friend. Do not treat him as your other girlfriends and reserve your judgment until asked. Spend time with him but do not take him to a mall for a little shopping spree. Keep that reserved for your girlfriends.
Maintain a high opinion of your platonic girl friend. Do not undermine her intelligence and let her participate in general conversational topics. Do not mock other women in front of her.
Be respectful of each other. Avoid being in a situation or a position which can compromise your friendship later on. Do not use unorthodox methods to test your friendship. Appreciate what you have as any such false move can push the limits and destroy the beautiful bond.

If it's According to this, I think both me and my friends are not making the friendship work. FAIL.

Labels: Hilarious

I AM GRUMPY.
2:15 AM

Tuesday, November 09, 2010

♥ Mindy is back! (:

I AM GRUMPY.
1:35 AM

Sunday, November 07, 2010

♥ First outbreak

Strategy

Hope it works!

I AM GRUMPY.
3:33 PM

Tuesday, November 02, 2010

A lot of times, we take things for granted.

Everything that was given to us, it all came so natural and effortless.
So much so that we do not treasure them and keep complaining about trivial details with life.

Undeserved merits and grace we were given right from the start.

Life is too short to hanker after these unimportant so called "objectives"
my 5-year plan from now...
in 20 years later, I'm going to see myself...

Even if you have achieved them, I wonder what you get at the end of the day. Another certification? haha.
It makes me all the more curious to understand myself better now. Maybe it's time to take a walk down memory lane to the state where we weren't corrupted by the reality where we truly understand ourselves.

"For it is what is inside of you that makes you a star" Shiloh

I AM GRUMPY.
4:18 PM