Sweet Dreams

Realised that sleep can be affected due to certain habits... which I have unfortunately...

Early Bedtimes:
While heading to bed at 8 p.m. might seem like a great way to get your sleep schedule on track, such an early bedtime will likely deter your good intentions. That’s because hitting the sack before (or too soon after) the sun has started setting usually does not align with your circadian rhythm, the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle. In order to keep pace with your circadian rhythm, Dr. Chediak recommends waiting until you’re drowsy to fall asleep and then waking up at the same time each morning, giving your body a set schedule to sleep by.

Bedroom Gadgets:
No, not those kinds of gadgets. We’re talking about ordinary computers, BlackBerries, and televisions--all of which are probably best left outside the boudoir. Mingling electronics with your sleep site sends your body mixed messages about whether it should be turned on or off. In order to keep your bedroom a restful place, keep it free of digital devices.

Having a Nightcap or Two: ( Does Teh Tarik count??)
If you’re having trouble falling asleep, drinking is not the right remedy. A few beers will definitely make you drowsy, but that does not translate into a solid night of sleep. Instead, sleeping after drinking is one of the surefire ways to guarantee a miserable morning. You’ll usually get about four hours of light sleep, Dr. Chediak explains, but wake up afterward feeling lousy and unable to fall back asleep. If you’re looking for more solid sleep that will leave you well rested, then the bar scene should not be part of your bedtime ritual.

Working Until Bedtime:
Think you’ll be able to fall asleep if you move right from checking your e-mail to bed? Think again. Actually stop thinking. If you’ve got work-related matters buzzing around in your head, give them a chance to calm down before you consider sleeping. Putting a time barrier between work and sleep should ensure that you’re having sweet dreams instead of stressful nightmares.

Watching the Clock:
Watching each minute--or second--pass by is not going to help you drift off. Instead, it will likely make you more anxious about the time you’re spending without sleeping. Instead of counting the passing minutes, Dr. Chediak recommends getting up to do a calming activity, such as a crossword puzzle or reading a book and then heading back to bed when the drowsiness hits again. (And turn that clock face away from the bed.)

Dark Mornings:
Your morning routine can actually have a pretty big impact on your sleep success. You need to let your body know when it’s time to rise and shine and the best way to do that is by exposing yourself to some bright lights. Doctors recommend getting about 20 minutes of early-morning light exposure. It will let your body know that it’s time to get going and reduce drowsiness.

If Teh Tarik counts as a night cap, the I have 6 out of 6. Full score.

Finalised..

Karon Beach

5 - 8 Sept 2007

Are We Really?

We'll just have to wait and see....

Picture courtesy of : Safari Beach Hotel

Silver Masquerade

For those in a Blank State..

Staring at the blank page before you
Open up the dirty window
Let the sun illuminate the words that you could not find

Reaching for something in the distance
So close you can almost taste it
Release your inhibitions

Feel the rain on your skin
No one else can feel it for you
Only you can let it in
No one else, no one else
Can speak the words on your lips
Drench yourself in words unspoken
Live your life with arms wide open
Today is where your book begins
The rest is still unwritten

Lemony Snicket A Series of Unfortunate Events...

Funny how I thought I could treat myself to a short day..

Plan was to do my prac 4, head to Paragon and get zumsteg's pants then to Wisma for his shirt. Then down to LaSalle for him to try those on. Prob dinner somewhere nearby after...

But turned out that, I did get the wrong size of pants after all so had to go back to Paragon and get it changed... and just my luck that they don't have the size we want.. Clever meee... So had to spend almost half an hour there to let him choose something else as the shop has a policy of no cash refunds. Dang it.

And our search for the exclusive pants began... Muji.. Ben Sherman.. Marks and Spencer... Timberland... Metro... Dockers... No nice pants.. At 9-ish pm.. tired and hungry (both of us had no lunch)... zumsteg threw in the towel and said he'll just wear his jeans... we end up having dinner at Paragon and him with 2 shirts in his bag...

Well, I guess at least they were nice shirts... Riteeeee...?????


Haiyahhh.. my classes start tonight leehhhh... Hairspray anyone???

Let's Go...

Cos I’m zero to sixty in three point five
Baby you got the keys-


Now shut up and drive(drive, drive, drive)