Watermelon Frost 西瓜霜

In our family's first aid kit, we have a little canister called watermelon frost. It is typically used to cure oral cavity since I was a little kid. It's a kind of traditional Chinese herbal medicine. Besides effective in treating oral cavity, this herbal remedy is also use to soothe sore throat, toothaches, or to relief minor burn and cuts. One small bottle (powder form) costs for RM1, can be easily found in any Chinese medicine shop.

Watermelon frost is now available in either powder form, lozenges or spray. It contains ingredients like watermelon rind, Rhizoma Belamcandae, Bulbus Fritillariae Cirrhosae, Radix Sophorae Tonkinensis, Mentholum , Indigo Naturalis, and Borneolum.

I applied 2 to 3 times a day on my tongue the other day when I had minor ulcer. The ulcer recovered immediately on the next day. It proves to be cheap and effective.

Picky Eaters

In my family, there is a group of picky eaters. We have carnivores and omnivores. Both my parents and their children are omnivores. Just that we don't eat beef and mutton. However, among all the siblings, my brother is the freak. He favors curry too much, but to only selective type of curry. His preference curry included fish head curry (fish fillet curry is a "no no") and chicken curry (with chicken thigh, not chicken breast). He seldom take a bite on fried chicken and pork. For vegetable dish, he only eats those veggies that stir fried in sambal belacan. In other words, without spicy food, he can't live.

For the new generation in the family, our nephews and nieces, mostly they are carnivores. They choose to eat egg, chicken and pork. No fish and no veggie. I guess part of the reasons may be lack of food education, and the parents pamper the children too much. Parents used to feed their children on selected food when they are still babies. I think the better way is to let the children having meal together with the parents since they are small. Parents are advised not to cook different food for everyone. They should lead a good example on how to eat a balance diet instead. Let everybody eat the same variety of foods. In this way, it's more effective than feeding children on selective food, and teach them on food pyramid when they grow up later. Practice the right way, and make it a habit!

Sad Moment For Us...

I just got to know another "blogger friend" who was also lossing her baby boy. I'm so sorry to hear that. This is the 3rd cases after mine. Another case was my friend, who delivered her full term baby girl, but unfortunately, the baby passed away after 5 hours due to intestine problem

For my case, only several close friends, and relatives got to know about it. I would not want to talk much about it because it would be more painful. People who did not have similar experience will not understand our feelings. I don't want people to pity me either. What ever passed, let it over. We need to take care ourselves in order to have many more healthy babies.

I'm fortunate to have my lady boss who deeply understand my situation as she went through the same experience. She shared her experience, and encouraged me. We both cried in the phone. I felt much more better. With her help, my dear's support and my optimistic thinking, I have a speedy recovery. Both physically and emotionally. It's not easy, but still we have to be strong.

Friends, we have to walk out from the past...Ganbatte!

Anticipating For New Beginnings

I'll be backed to work on 7th Apr. Finally it has reached the end of 2 months rest. Phew! I must get prepared to be a busy bee in another one week's time. Ganbatte! 加油!

My dear bought me a book, "Fortune & Feng Shui 2008 XXXXX" from Lillian Too and her daughter Jeniffer Too. I'm not superstitious, but just to use the book as my personal guidance on what to take note of. After being through the unfortunate incident, I'm looking forward for new beginnings. I'm anticipating for better luck and new challenges.

According to the book, the 3rd month (5th Apr to 5th May), it's a month of new beginnings for me. Wow, great! It mentions that "the future becomes clear and what you can see seems exciting and full of happy prospects". Sounds interesting, right? It's sort of encouragement for me to step forward, to bravely take new challenges in my stride.

Again, little inbox, ganbatte!

Be A Shopping Queen

Last Thursday was a public holiday. My dear brought me to shop at Queensbay Mall. Jusco is one of my favorite spot to shop for clothes. A lot of varieties like casual wear, office wear, maternity wear, teenager wear, bras, undies and even lingerie.

Most ladies like me, love shopping. I was having a great hair day. Not only because I can shop, but a free shopping trip sponsored by my dear. I didn't even need to pay a single cent or to carry a single thing. Fuyoh! So nice to be a shopping queen! A kiss to my dear, muah!

Ok, so let's see how fruitful the shopping was. Hmm...I bought 3 body fit shirts, 3 skirts, undies, and a lingerie (in order to thank my dear, hehe...) Emm...well, quite satisfied.

Thank you, my dear!