Quote: Internet Person

I have heard this saying before, a friend of mine put it rather well :)

(05:16:27) Tim Skinner: I suppose online it's easier to be the person I'd like to be rather than the person I am

How I Quit Smoking

After smoking for years from starting age of 16 till 29. I said to my Dad when I initially started, 'That I'd stop if I smoke more than 10 a day'. I failed there for a bit...Well for a while. BUT I FINALLY ACHIEVED IT FINALLY!!! Here is how I managed to quit.

Initially

• I kept reducing my intake of cigarettes.
• I calmed myself from packs to roll ups.
• Then from rolled up smaller and smaller
• Rule 1 smoke outside (My dad has asthma and he managed to quit smoking).
• There was a time I went on packs again, then I changed back to roll ups and reduced my intake again.

First Baby Steps

• Went up to a pharmacy with my Mum to stop smoking together. We both got pack of "Nicotine Patches". Since I was on a low intake of nicotine I had the smaller dosage of patches.
• The patches helped me calmed my cravings.
• I quit smoking on 8/8/2008, the date was also an encouragement as the numbers looked catchy to me.
• I believe after 3 weeks of using patches, I decided to totally stop the patches also.
• Whenever I had a craving I'd quickly tell someone I had that feeling. My parents mostly, they reminded me I was giving up.

FINALLY

• After over 2 months of NOT smoking, the craving subsided. Yet it sparks minorly when I see or smell smoke. I kept reminding my brain why I stopped.
• After over 3 months, I despise and loath cigarettes now. I no longer require cigarettes. Happy to say I am offically, "A non Smoker" (really 08/08/08).

I feel more happy and healthier since I stopped. Now I have to put up with my lungs cleansing itself up (Worth it by miles).
PS: My mum still smokes.
I also now strongly practice "Teetotalism" which is far more healthier and encourages variety in our drinks.

Geeking Out Online is healthy for Teens

A study found that all this "geeking out" online is healthy for teens.

Geeking Out
Teens are exploring their creativity and passion by spending time online doing the following

Gaming / Surfing / Socializing / Sharing Creative Works

"They are learning the technological skills and literacy needed for the contemporary world," said the report's author, Dr Mimi Ito.

Makes me Wonder
Surely "Geeking Out" for adults can be helpful for us too.

Well it has for me still

Full article here.

Positive Energy People

The following is very inspiring and motivational when you...

See and talk to a person just glowing with 'Positive Energy'

PS: That person also needs be knowledgeable with the words "mental health". People who do not understand those words, can hurt your emotional support more.

The positive person I saw today is named, "Micheal". He brought up words and sentences that just blew me away. One of his positive phrases was

"You dig up a pebble from the sand and you see dirt over it. Dust off the dirt off the pebble and you see the beauty again of that pebble".

Independence needs to be 'Nurtured'

I was told this from a new friend I made, who lives in Hong Kong. I strongly really respect that as she is 100% right. She also said,

"we are not born with this skill"

I really do admire her independence and choice of words, especially when she can travel around the world on such little cash.

These words has made me realize that I have only just begun to try and nurture mine.

Reading to Marlow

The photos was kinda boring and was a smallish walk. we also didn't want to over do it due to our last walk. So Chuck..."Juice it!!!" :P (Special thanks to Mike Beastall to doing this version for me, basically encouraging me to looking up online how he did his version)

Click image for larger view :P

Oh whilst browsing this latest ramble photo collection, think of the song "Tongue Tied" from Red Dwarf

OK....enjoy our boring photos here :P

Power of 5 Helps our Mental Health

I cannot remember where I found this image but the article did mention, if you can manage at least 5 of these, that it help our mental health.

Symptoms of mental health can cause exhausting and fatigue which can make all these almost unbearable.

But if you do managed to to some, that should count a little at least.

Internet = Biggest Open Network Ever

WikiLeaks my new source of interest. Open Network, freedom of speech, sharing....Is what we all want. But not everyone agrees.

"Wikileaks will remain a place where people of the world may safely expose injustice and corruption"

This site basically allows people to anonymously and safely leak documents on to the internet. Do I dare calling this fun to read? Anything to dish the dirt of bad anything, naming the shame.

BBC Radio 4 show interviews a copyright lawyer for Scientology, you can hear the full interview here.

The What tarot card resembles you Test

Your result for The What tarot card resembles you Test...

The Hermit

You scored 41 change, 42 wellbeing, 61 wisdom, and 55 truth

He has mastered all elements of the past key numbers and stands on top of the mountain of attainment. The snowy peaks is symbolic of his isolation because his wisdom sets him apart from the rest. In this position, he holds his lantern to light the way for the rest to follow his path to enlightenment, for knowledge is meaningless unless we turn and show others what we have learned. The lantern light is 2 triangles, one face up and the other face down. As is above, so below. A triangle only holds 180 degrees, but the combination of 2 triangles equals 360 degrees. A circle has 360 degrees and is the symbol of the creator, endless. 360 degrees and 180 degrees both vibrate at a number 9, the vibration of this cards.



some extra words:



being introspective

thinking things over

focusing inward

concentrating less on the senses

quieting yourself

looking for answers within

needing to understand



searching

seeking greater understanding

looking for something

wanting the truth at all costs

going on a personal quest

needing more

desiring a new direction



receiving/giving guidance

going to/being a mentor

accepting/offering wise counsel

learning from/being a guru

turning to/being a trusted teacher

being helped/helping


seeking solitude

needing to be alone

desiring stillness

withdrawing from the world

experiencing seclusion

giving up distractions

retreating into a private world

Take The What tarot card resembles you Test at HelloQuizzy

Drunken Journo Resigns

I have to say, he resigned in style for sure. My only comment about this situation, 'That is taking advantage of drunk's behaviour'. Oh the camera angling was done very well and I must admit it did make me laugh.

Here is Adam Smith sober, and his response regarding his moment online.

Read the full article here.

South Park : Pull an nighter on Episode

Due to Obama and McCain being Historical, sure is nice to see an example of dedicated working here to celebrate it. A clip from South Park's "Season 12 About Last Night..."

I may seem Active Online....

But really I am not really fully active for myself in the REAL world.

Social Networking Beneficial!!!

After reading a couple of new articles about social networking, it has made my eyebrows raise.

Facebook 'improves social skills'

Bosses 'should embrace Facebook'

BRACE THEM TO THEIR POTENTIAL!

Course theres this thing of, "Too much of anything can be bad for us"...hmmm