Over the years I have discovered that supplements are essential to a healthy life.The food which we take today do not contain enough nutrients so we need to add some multi vites,vitamins e,c and fish oil keeps you healthy.Also many books on herbal supplements are available in the market.Of the lot I find vitamins e and c really useful to keep the cough and cold at bay.Whenever you feel a cold coming on take at least 2000 mg of vitamin c before you sleep and you will definitely feel a lot better the next day,head much clearer and nose unblocked.
Of course late nights and heavy meals after 9 are to be totally avoided and alcohol is a strict no no!.
Living proof? At 70 I can still play golf (Thank God)3 or 4 times a week and recover after a good night's sleep!
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Friday, July 23, 2010
Milestones 2
In the early 50s and 60s there were no big shopping malls where people can 'lepak' and just enjoy the cool environment.Shopping was done in the shops which lined up the roads of a town eg in Ipoh it was Hugh Low Street where you have a lot of little shops on both sides of the roads.It was quite fun walking from one shop to another.
Festivals were times when neighbours would bring the festive cakes to your house so that you can also share in the festivities.A quaint custom which unfortunately seems to be dying off nowadays.
One common form of entertainment was the picnic when families would bring some food and eat by the riverside or seaside after having a swim there.Children were very outdoor orientated and would spend a lot of time in the garden or playing fields,unlike today when most of them would be glued to the TV or computer>Those days if you meet a teacher in town you would probably hide as teachers were mostly feared and highly respected .Not so today!!
Communication then was by letter ,beautifully handwritten and in good English.Today you have the e mail and sms written in horrendous English.A step forward or backwards?
Family discipline was strong where children were taught never to argue with the elders and where certain house rules applied like you never start dinner before the head of the family does so or left any unfinished portion of food on your plate.
There is a lot to be said for the good old days but man progresses and along the way we lose track of some of the important things in life !!!!
Festivals were times when neighbours would bring the festive cakes to your house so that you can also share in the festivities.A quaint custom which unfortunately seems to be dying off nowadays.
One common form of entertainment was the picnic when families would bring some food and eat by the riverside or seaside after having a swim there.Children were very outdoor orientated and would spend a lot of time in the garden or playing fields,unlike today when most of them would be glued to the TV or computer>Those days if you meet a teacher in town you would probably hide as teachers were mostly feared and highly respected .Not so today!!
Communication then was by letter ,beautifully handwritten and in good English.Today you have the e mail and sms written in horrendous English.A step forward or backwards?
Family discipline was strong where children were taught never to argue with the elders and where certain house rules applied like you never start dinner before the head of the family does so or left any unfinished portion of food on your plate.
There is a lot to be said for the good old days but man progresses and along the way we lose track of some of the important things in life !!!!
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Milestones
Being one person born before Merdeka one cant help but note the changes which had happened since then.Take quality of life for instance..a lot of changes since then.Those days there were no coffee houses where one could get western food.I remember about the first one to open in Ipoh was the ABJ coffee house near the Lido Cinema and it was popular because it was air cond and one could eat in a quiet and nice environment.
Entertainment was confined mainly to the cinema and black and white TV and only local channel and only TV 1 at that.Yet people were quite satisfied because you did not miss what was not there.
Golf was played with wooden drivers and wooden fairway woods and all irons came with steel shafts.The balls were Dunlop 65 a much smaller one than what we have today.No buggies as golf was strictly a walking game as it should be.Today technology has made the game so much more fascinating.
Traveling by car was through the trunk roads and I recall a drive from Ipoh to KL would take around 4 hours at least and the driver had to be very alert especially overtaking another vehicle.No highways ,no tolls and the freedom to stop for a cup of coffee or something to eat along the many small towns along the way.But it was fun and kinda relaxing to travel that way.
Yes,since the day I was born till today we have lived through many changes in our quality of life and beyond a doubt in terms of amenities and lifestyle we are so much better off today but the lingering question...have people become better people ?
Entertainment was confined mainly to the cinema and black and white TV and only local channel and only TV 1 at that.Yet people were quite satisfied because you did not miss what was not there.
Golf was played with wooden drivers and wooden fairway woods and all irons came with steel shafts.The balls were Dunlop 65 a much smaller one than what we have today.No buggies as golf was strictly a walking game as it should be.Today technology has made the game so much more fascinating.
Traveling by car was through the trunk roads and I recall a drive from Ipoh to KL would take around 4 hours at least and the driver had to be very alert especially overtaking another vehicle.No highways ,no tolls and the freedom to stop for a cup of coffee or something to eat along the many small towns along the way.But it was fun and kinda relaxing to travel that way.
Yes,since the day I was born till today we have lived through many changes in our quality of life and beyond a doubt in terms of amenities and lifestyle we are so much better off today but the lingering question...have people become better people ?
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Common courtesies
People tend to take so many things for granted that they forget the little courtesies in life,one of which is punctuality.to make others wait for you is downright rude and ill mannered.We teachers have always lived by punctuality because we are the ones who are entrusted to teach values to our students and as teachers to be late for class is unforgivable because you keep the whole class of more than 40 students waiting for you and if you are late you cant possibly complete your day's lesson in time.
Being late for your appointments simply means you cant be bothered by the fact that you keep someone waiting and it also shows that you have no sense of responsibility and definitely uncaring .
Asking for permission or someone's approval before you do something is also something many people forget and it irks the other party for sure.Why is it so difficult to do such little things?
We claim to be high tech modern people but if we forget the basics of life what are we becoming?There is a lot to be said for the old days when children were taught good manners, politeness and to be caring towards others.What is happening now?
Being late for your appointments simply means you cant be bothered by the fact that you keep someone waiting and it also shows that you have no sense of responsibility and definitely uncaring .
Asking for permission or someone's approval before you do something is also something many people forget and it irks the other party for sure.Why is it so difficult to do such little things?
We claim to be high tech modern people but if we forget the basics of life what are we becoming?There is a lot to be said for the old days when children were taught good manners, politeness and to be caring towards others.What is happening now?
Sunday, July 11, 2010
To stop or not to stop?
When should one really stop working and why does one continue to work? I think the answer is as long as one can work and more importantly is wanted one should continue to do what makes him feel comfortable.Of course there are many reasons to work ,one of which is financial.Its good to be financially independent and to be able to feel that you are still able to contribute one way or other.Its a nice feeling waking up every day knowing that you have a schedule ahead for the day as compared with waking up and not knowing what to do.
But sometimes your body sends you signals.....you become forgetful and the body feels tired and work which you enjoyed doing before becomes chores.Do you ignore such signals or balance them against the reasons for working?Someone said "you should not overstay" but looking at some of the senior people still in office one tends to be inspired.I have always subscribed to the belief that if others can do it so can I.It would be nice sitting at home not really doing anything but then what? Someone said some are destined to die on the job and maybe I could be one of them because at the end of the day I cant imagine a life of senility and sitting waiting to be called!
But sometimes your body sends you signals.....you become forgetful and the body feels tired and work which you enjoyed doing before becomes chores.Do you ignore such signals or balance them against the reasons for working?Someone said "you should not overstay" but looking at some of the senior people still in office one tends to be inspired.I have always subscribed to the belief that if others can do it so can I.It would be nice sitting at home not really doing anything but then what? Someone said some are destined to die on the job and maybe I could be one of them because at the end of the day I cant imagine a life of senility and sitting waiting to be called!
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
World Cup Fever
Now that the World Cup mania is coming to an end maybe its time to take stock of its effects>How many people lost precious sleep? The long term effects of the nightly matches? Not to mention those who lost their hard earned money? It makes me wonder why people can get overcarried away by the games.Football after all is a sports but people choose to turn it into something else with dire consequences.
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