Inspirational Quotes and Messages #4
Time for another installment of the inspirational quotes and messages that I find, and that really makes a positive difference to me.
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It’s better to show than to tell
I’m sure that we’ve heard of that when it comes to writing a novel. Show the events, don’t tell. Something similar in life is, often we tell others to be a certain way, such as “be confident, be happier, don’t be sad, don’t let them bother you”. Have you heard of these phrases before? Perhaps…
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Getting Braces as an Adult: Part 3 – The Consultation
So I am continuing my journey of getting adult braces. After they take a bunch of pictures and X-rays, you go for a consultation. That’s when the orthodontist basically explains everything to you. This is also the time to ask questions. Basic info I got: The braces last for about 24 months, give or take….
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Top 20 Foods with Antioxidants
We all know that antioxidants help us fight free radicals, keeps us young and does all kinds of amazing stuff. According to a 2004 study found 20 foods with more antioxidants than anything else. Here they are. Dried Mexican red beans Wild blueberries Red kidney beans Pinto beans Cultivated blueberries Cranberries Artichokes Blackberries Prunes Raspberries…
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Cooking Oils and their Smoke Points
As we know, oils have a smoke point temperature before they turn rancid, and causes bad stuff to happen to it. Here are the individual oil and their smoke points. Hope this gives you an idea of what oils to use for what type of cooking.
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Getting Braces as an Adult: Part 2 – X-Rays
As I wrote in the first part, I am getting adult braces! That’s making me both excited for the result, and nervous about the process. I am going to write about my experiences so others know what they may be experiencing if they want braces as well! So, the next session was just getting photographs…
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How do you know it’s a Panic Attack?
If you’re like me and get random panics, how do you actually know that it’s a panic attack, and not some other illness? Here are the signs: The symptoms you get can suddenly disappear when you’re not focusing on it. For example, you may be thinking of something else for 2-5 minutes, and suddenly realise…
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Dining Experience at Hangawi in New York City
OMG, I think I found a new favourite restaurant! Yesterday, I went to Hangawi, on the way to the New York Comic Con! I found this place through Happy Cow and really wanted to go, particularly that it was vegan/vegetarian. The first thing I noticed was just how beautiful the place was. It felt like…
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Technique for Dealing with Noisy Neighbours when it comes to Sleep
Do you have noisy neighbours who like to crank it up with heat at 3am, or talk nonstop till the morning? I do! The worst par t is, I can almost hear exactly what they’re saying, and it can be extremely difficult to get to sleep with them talking all through the night. However, I…
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Planning better Meal Times: Listen to your Body for Hunger/Fullness
Often, we have set meals planned. For example, breakfast at 8am, lunch at 12pm and dinner at 6pm. We don’t really go against it, whether we’re hungry or not. Have you ever eaten a breakfast or dinner when you’re not hungry? (Not caused by stress or anxiety, but because you’re simply not hungry). Very important…
