“Warning: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep this plastic bag away from babies and children. The plastic bag could block nose and mouth and prevent breathing. This bag is not a toy.” Although this pullover is perfect for watching Gallagher from the front row, it may just kill you. And there is no sadder place to commit suicide than at a prop comedian’s show.
1 July 2007 is when a UK-wide ban on smoking in enclosed public places takes effect. What will be left in the
UK after July 1 is clean healthy fresh air and I cant wait ……..Ahhhhh breath it in 
Why not use this change to stub out smoking once and for all.
Here are some useful tips i’ve found for quiting Smoking!!Good luck !!
Don’t be afraid to ask for help.
Ask family and friends not to smoke around you.
Wash your clothes to get rid of the smell of smoke.
Decide you’ll only smoke during odd or even hours of the day.
Write down the reasons you want to become a non-smoker.
Each day, postpone lighting your first cigarette by one hour.
Ask your partner or a friend to stop with you - make a contract with each other.
Make a date and stick to it. Draw up a plan of action and consider all the methods available.
Smoke in circumstances that aren’t especially pleasurable.
Decide how many cigarettes you’ll smoke on a daily basis, and for each additional cigarette give a pound to charity.
Smoke only those cigarettes you really want and catch yourself before you light up out of pure habit.
Don’t empty your ashtrays. This will remind you how many you smoke, and the sight and smell of stale cigarettes butts will be very unpleasant.
Don’t think of never smoking again. Think of stopping in terms of one day at a time.
Keep busy on the day you plan to stop - go to the cinema, take some exercise, or do something you’ve been putting off.
Make an appointment to see your GP or practice nurse, and see what help they can offer you to quit.
Positive steps
Get more active - walk instead of driving or taking the bus and use the stairs instead of the lift. Exercise helps you relax and boosts morale.
Change your routine to break the association of smoking with certain times of day or places.
Change your surroundings when the urge to smoke seizes you. Research has shown that even a short walk can quash nicotine cravings.
Put something other than a cigarette into your mouth. Try carrots, apples, celery, raisins, or sugarless gum.
Tell all your friends and family that you’ve already quit - you’ll be embarrassed if they catch you smoking.
Stop carrying or hoarding cigarettes - at home, in your bag or at work. Don’t ‘borrow’ any.
Throw away all your cigarettes and matches. Hide or give away your lighters and ashtrays.
Visit your dental hygienist and have your teeth cleaned to get rid of tobacco stains. Resolve to keep them that way.
Enjoy having a clean taste in your mouth and maintain it by brushing your teeth frequently and using a mouthwash.
Avoid a heavy intake of alcohol, caffeine, or other stimulants or mood-altering substances.
Pay a family member or friend £5 (if they catch you smoking) as a deterrent.
If your partner smokes, try to encourage him or her to quit, or at the very least not to smoke around you.
Think positively - withdrawal can be unpleasant, but it’s a sign your body is recovering from the effects of tobacco.
In times of temptation
Ease withdrawal symptoms with nicotine replacement therapy (NRT).
Keep busy - go for a walk, visit a friend or start a new project.
Change your routine - avoid the shops where you usually buy cigarettes.
End meals or snacks with something that won’t lead to a cigarette.
Avoid people who smoke - spend more time with non-smoking friends.
Keep your hands busy - doodle, knit, send an email to someone you’ve lost touch with, or do the crossword
Drink plenty of fluids - keep a glass of water or pure fruit juice by you and sip it steadily.
When your desire for a cigarette is intense, clean your teeth or wash your hands to reinforce how pleasant it is not to smell of smoke.
If you miss having something in your mouth, try toothpicks, or carrot or celery sticks.
If you always smoke while driving, sing along to your favourite music instead, or use public transport.
Never allow yourself to think that ‘one won’t hurt’ - it will. It’s a slippery slope.
Tackling mealtimes
Be careful what you eat - try not to snack on fatty or salty foods.
Help your body to get rid of nicotine - drink plenty of water, eat fresh fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and fibre-rich foods.
Change your eating habits to help you cut down - for example, drink milk, which many people consider incompatible with smoking.
Change your daily schedule - eat at different times, or eat frequent small meals instead of three large ones, sit in a different chair.
Find other ways to close a meal. Play a tape or CD, get up and make a phone call, or get into the habit of going for a short walk.
Instead of smoking after meals, get up from the table and brush your teeth.
Try to avoid alcohol, coffee and other drinks that you associate with smoking.
It’s a mind game
Light incense or candles instead of a cigarette.
Cut a drinking straw into cigarette-sized pieces. Inhale air.
Collect all your cigarette butts in a large glass container to remind you how much you smoked.
Take ten deep breaths and hold the last one while lighting a match. Exhale slowly and blow out the match. Pretend it’s a cigarette and crush it out in an ashtray. Repeat.
Decide positively that you want to stop. Try to avoid negative thoughts about how difficult it might be.
When your cravings become overwhelming, have a warm bath or shower, go for a walk or meditate.
If you miss the sensation of having a cigarette in your hand, hold a pencil, pen or toothpick.
Identify the trigger - exactly what was it that prompted you to smoke? Decide now how you’ll cope with it next time.
Understand that withdrawal symptoms are temporary - they’re healthy signs that your body is repairing itself from its long exposure to nicotine.
Think of the savings - and the treats
Make a calendar for the first 90 days and and fill in how much you saved each day by not smoking.
Take one day at a time - each day without a cigarette is good news for your health, family and bank balance.
Make a list of things you’d like to buy for yourself or someone else. Estimate the money you’ve saved by not buying cigarettes or tobacco and buy some presents.
Buy yourself flowers to celebrate totally smoke-free days - you may be surprised how much you can enjoy their scent now.
Helping someone who’s trying to quit
Before they stop, ask what they’d like you to do to help - some smokers like attention, while others like to get on with it in peace.
Do a deal to kick a habit of your own at the same time - although nothing’s quite the same as giving up smoking, it could help you to understand what your friend’s going through if you give up something you depend on.
Send little ‘well done’ messages in the early weeks. The novelty of quitting wears off quickly, so it’ll help if you can boost their morale.
Spend time in smoke-free places, such as museums or galleries. From July 1, socialising in pubs and clubs will be much easier, as smoking in enclosed public places will be banned throughout the
UK .
Let them sound off - nicotine withdrawal sometimes makes people irritable, so indulge the occasional bad mood.
Celebrate some firsts - the first time they manage a party without smoking, for example. Ask what the smoker sees as a challenge, and celebrate all their successes.
If you smoke yourself, be considerate - keep your cigarettes hidden and don’t leave full ashtrays around. Try to smoke elsewhere, so that the smell won’t make things more difficult.
Don’t look at someone else’s decision to stop as a criticism of you - they’re doing it because it’s right for them and you’re free to do what you like.
This article was last medically reviewed by Dr Rob Hicks in November 2005.
First published in May 2001.
What do you think your name means?
Ppl used to tell me that it means Strong!! "Little rock" , handsome,harmony,unpredictable and mischievous
When you were a kid, who do you want to be?
Lion-O from Thundercats!!
Which is your favorite radio station?
LiteFM
One thing people always mistaken about you
My age
One thing people always find amusing about you
My age
What is your best attributes?
My spontaneous jokes
One person you would love to meet
Lily Cole
Tell us a dirty secret about you
I love collecting business-working shirts … Nice ones ~
Something you wish you had
Talent in singing
What song is currently spinning in your player
Maroon5-Makes me wonder
One person you wish you could kill
Pete Doherty?!!
One person you wish you could revive from the death
Princess Diana
In one word, describe yourself
Complex
In two words, describe your life
Really weird
Which is your favorite football team? Favourite movie?
You can’t be serious!
What is your best physical asset?
I have one???
What is your dream car?
Honda Jazz/Aston Martin
One thing you find funny in life
Man, woman, god, money, friends … wait … that is more than one.
Your motto in life
Live life with burning passion!!!
Which song made you cry? Paris Hilton’s Stars are blind
If you are only granted one wish, what would you wish for?
World Peace *Does the Miss Universe Wave and Smile
It’s been over two weeks!!!! Happy Easter Everyone!!! Finally, a day I could rest my feet and do some blogging!!To be a student in
London is to be active, no matter how in-active you believe you are ,just buying a loaf of bread involves a bit of hassle, namely choice. There is so much to choose from that in some ways it can be overwhelming. Yes, and I thought I would have Fish and chips everyday….they are bad for your health, this is what I have been told by many british!!!damn!!Well,I go for Chinese ,Japanese ,Korean and Vietnamese food for the last couple of days,yeah,RICE!!!!and still generally a slave of Pizza hut ,Mc D ,Burger King and so on….For my breakfast I go for something lighter…..
Being a student in
London is pretty amazing, sometimes I don’t realized how lucky I am; not going out for a day seems like torture!!!!!!!!!! In
London there are a whole host of great nights out to be had. Entry rates can vary from being free, £3-5 or up to £15 depending on what sort of club you’re going to.
Shopping as a student on a budget isn’t as hard as it may sound, there are many foods market on in local areas, which can get you cheap fruit, veg, and household products.
Supermarket chains are very competitive but the best ones, in terms of price, are generally Tescos, Morrisons or Asda, however when it all comes down to it you’ll probably find that when you’re hungry proximity is more important than price. If you’ll lucky enough to have a Lidl or Netto nearby then there are some great deals to be found there especially if you’re buying in bulk or want something specific.
In terms of leisure shopping I’d avoid as much as possible, not really because of the price, or the shops, but the crowds. To simply walk a couple of metres up the street seems like a chore some days, and the buses always move slower than you on foot. I really do walk a lot here!!!The cheapest shops are generally H&M, Topshop,Gap, Tk Maxx and Matalan, but if you keep your eyes open bargains can be had everywhere especially in sales.I can’t believe that some of my friends were so hype about the Collections by Madonna for H&M and Kate Moss for Topshop. You guys should see the excitement of their faces!!!gosh….My favorite place for shop would definitely be Harrods!!! Most of my mates, including me love Lillywhites, don’t ask us why!!!….So I guess there are so many nice events happening around this year,so I came on the right time,right place!!!
Oxford Street
Okay, so if you guys are looking for a cheap haircut try going to trainee hairdresser nights at places like Toni and Guy or Schwarzkopf. To get discounts at cinemas ,all you need is your student card.Still ,it’s not that cheap compared to what I had in Malaysia.Damn I miss the time when I bought three different movies ticket and watch them whole day!!!Here ,you hardly found any “Cetak Rompak”!!!!to be continued…… 
Sorry guys!!! I know I didn’t inform most of you guys when I’m going to leave Malaysia and some, in a very rush way, I’ve been busy busy busy preparing my documents, packing my luggage and etc .Yes, it’s kinda last minute, Well, it is the beginning of the new chapter of my life here in London and I am having a blast! Orientation week are going extremely fun!!!,we’ve already been exploring almost every little corner of
London , from the uptown to downtown,you name it!!! London ! We were able to see Big Ben, the London Eye, Westminster Abbey, , the
Tower of
London , the
London Bridge ,
Buckingham Palace ,
British Museum and more in just 1-2 days!!! Needless to say, we were doing A LOT of walking! The only time I get to rest is sleep!!!yup,still haven’t unpacked my luggage!!!
London is damn huge!!!20 times bigger than KL I think,hehehe… since I’m just here for 3 days, the day seems to be longer ,but it feels great, as I am enjoying myself every second, I mean,I just can’t stop doing nothing,I always looking forward to tomorrow,In short,London is a great place!!!!!the people ,the scenery, the weather…….There are so much to be discovered !!!!,okay ……….don’t let me start talking about food!!!(I love the Fish n Chips very much and I could have this for meal everyday!!!)i’ll keep you guys updated!! It’s still early here, I am really tired but still hyperactive, gotta rush for Fashion Week now!!!Cheers!! p/s:E-mail me,message me!!will reply A.S.A.P!!!
I suppose in a humid and hot
Malaysia weather, we do not really need certain stuff from the above list. But I personally think it is essential to have them. You never know when you might just get a chance to travel anywhere else with winter season! Anyway, that’s not the point. There is a reason why GQ and Askmen suggest the staples. Go figure!
The Cellnique Pro Sebum Gel from Cellnique. It’s a gentle formula designed for comedogenic, oily and combination skin types to reduce both blackheads and whiteheads. It also reduces oil secretion, leaving the skin clean and clear; as said in the instruction booklet . They also have a 14-Day Money back guarantee!!!!.
I recently bought it to try it for myself. The gel feels a little sticky upon application, but when it dries up, you can feel your pores tighten a little and there’s like a cooling effect to it as well. You can just get the gel alone or with the cleansing gel and mask pack, which is a really good deal.
Price(Singapore): SGD$69 | Package: SGD$85
Price(Malaysia): RM139 | Package: RM169
*Item not available in other countries yet, but they will be starting their Online Store soon.
Cheers, Toasts!!!!!!!!!!.
Chinese New Year celebrated. Can’t believe it’s a brand new month already!!!
CNY resolutions? Too hard to maintain. But I do have some new one just for the sake of motivation.
Stepping into the working world? Interviews? None ….
Continue studies?
Nervous? Abit …
Support? Alot …
Too soon to tell … hopefully somewhere!!
Wish I grow more flesh this year.
My dream jobs?….
They are some of the most glamorous jobs in the world??. I’m not talking about celebrities, because I could care less about being one. But these people my friend, are the true picture of fabulousness, and lucky son of a b*tch*s.
Here are some of my future dream job’s lists.
Marc Jacobs Fashion Assistant
I don’t mean Marc Jacobs coffee and phone assistant. I mean a hands on helper. I would get to work with one of the most talented designers today (in my opinion) and get to attend his shows, get probably a whole bunch of his stuff for free, and go to A list parties with him (haha, that sounds so annoying.)
Editor & Publisher At Rolling Stones:
I’d say I like music as much as fashion, so I would love to work at rolling stones, and publisher (publisher and editor now is Jann S. Wenner) sounds fun. I would love to review music I like and talk about. And I could meet hundreds of bands, go to concerts all the time, and well just party like crazy. I mean haven’t you seen almost famous, I wish I was the guy.
Fashion File Host
I love watching Fashion File. It’s so much fun. The field host of the show is Jeanne Beker. For an old’ gal she still works it. She gets to go to to fashion shows all around the world and critique them. Not only that she always gets to wear designer clothes, and interview designers. So basically what I’m saying she has a fabulous job, that I could only dream about.
DREAM!!!DREAM!!! DREAM!!!HAHAHA……
It’s Visit Malaysia Year again, and this time the center of attraction is a hugh 60-meter-tall ferris wheel dubbed as the Eye on Malaysia. Some said this is the first of its kind structure in
South-east Asia . How true is it, I am not so sure though.Once again, Malaysia Boleh!!!
Anyway, the ferris wheel, as well as the Visit Malaysia Year 2007 campaign were launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi early this year. While this hugh wheel is still hot like a pan cake, my friends have been wishing to take a ride on it. So since that evening, the weather was pretty good, we set out to Taman Tasik Titiwangsa to check out the Eye on
Malaysia !
Traffic was pretty bad as expected. It’s like looking for a parking space in 1Utama on a holiday eve, took us close to 30 minutes to find a parking spot at the roadside. A word of advice for you, you cannot park at any available space at the roadside because some security guard of some insanely hugh bungalows might chase you away because you are parking on their property!
Let’s forget about the whole insanely hugh bungalows accident and check out Taman Tasik Titiwangsa’s magnificent view.
The view of the
Titiwangsa Lake ……. Wow!!!The most beautiful site ever , the great
Petronas Twin Tower and the KL Tower are also in view. The 12-minute ride is not free also… it will cost RM15 for adults and RM8 for children.(Much cheaper compared to London Eye).hehehe….
Ahhhh, that’s what we came all the way here for… a ride on the Eye on
Malaysia for a breathtaking view of the capital… The ferris wheel is located at the edge of the lake. Hope the foundation is strong enough to support the mega structure!!!!
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Huh??!!My Celebrity look alikes??!! OMG!!!Freaky!!,no male celebrity look-alikes???not even one?I’m a pretty boy?!!kill me!!
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