A leafy frame for a lovely sunset
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The frame frames a frame of mind.
John Paul Caponigro
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Some people will never see the bigger picture…they’re much too fascinated by the frame.
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A leafy frame for a lovely sunset
Bali Vacation – Top 10 Secret Places in Bali
Let’s explore some of the best secret places in Bali Who wouldn’t love a Bali vacation once in their life? Imagine soft sands caressing your feet, the soothing hum of waves, and the graceful swaying of coconut trees to the whistle of a gentle breeze. This slice of paradise, located within the heart of Indonesia, has an […]
Bali Vacation – Top 10 Secret Places in Bali
Forest therapy and hiking, anyone?
Forest therapy and hiking, anyone?
( PICTURES AND WRITE-UP BY CO- AUTHOR, TOH HL, MY FORMER PHYSIC TEACHER.)
“Forest therapy can have a positive impact on the oxygen levels in your brain,” Dr. Albers explains. That’s because you’re surrounded by trees and vegetation that engage in photosynthesis. The result: Plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen into the air.
“The forest has higher oxygen levels compared to urban or indoor environments,” she continues. “As you breathe in the fresh air within a forest, you’re inhaling oxygen-rich air, which can support proper oxygenation of your blood and subsequently benefit your brain function.”
Forests are also chock full of phytoncides, which are antimicrobial compounds released by trees and plants.
“Inhaling these compounds during forest therapy sessions may benefit the immune system and contribute to stress reduction,” Dr. Albers says. “And the pleasant aromas of nature can have a positive impact on mood and emotional well-being.” In other words, forest therapy is also aromatherapy. Add the mental health benefits of walking to this cocktail, and you’ve got a recipe for better mental and physical health on your hands.
But chances are you won’t see doctors endorsing forest therapy as a cure for physical or mental health concerns any time soon. The evidence just isn’t there. But here’s the thing: It doesn’t really matter. Enjoying a few hours soaking in nature isn’t going to hurt you, and there’s a decent chance it could help. So, if you think you’d enjoy it, you.
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While i admire their enthusiasm, this hobby is, certainly, not my cup of tea! 😅
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AI reviewing makes blogging a new experience
AI reviewing makes blogging a new experience
Coming back to blogging after a long break, I noticed a new feature; the use of AI to review our blog posts.
It is almost like a person on the other end. Amazing!
Only sometimes, the suggestions to add examples, etc, had to be ignored because I like to keep my posts short and sweet.
But it is a good additional support!
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Hobbies make you happier
Adapted from BMJ 7 Oct 2023 Engaging with a hobby is associated with better self reported health, happiness and life satisfaction and fewer depressive symptoms. The proportion of people who report having hobbies varied considerably between countries. Almost everyone in Denmark said they had a hobby and half of those in Spain had a hobby. […]
Hobbies make you happier
The Power of a Parent’s Tongue.(A MUST READ)
A story is told about a young Thomas Edison who came home one day with a paper for his mother. He told her, “My teacher told me to give this paper only to my mother.”Thomas’ mother read the note and her eyes filled with tears. Thomas asked his mother what the note said, and she […]
The Power of a Parent’s Tongue.(A MUST READ)
A clear kayak to see the underwater creatures
A clear kayak to see the underwater creatures
(A SENYRU)
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Read the news today
A clear kayak caught my eyes
for keen non-divers
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“I have seen other places like Sipadan years ago. Now we have found again an untouched piece of art”.
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Kinetic Rocking Bird Garden Sculptures from the Regal Outside Art Collection
Your garden can soar with majesty day and night all year long with kinetic rocking garden sculptures. Whenever the wind blows, watch these majestic birds rock back and forth, flapping their wings to stay aloft. Crafted of metal with a powder-coat finish and detailed designs, pressed feathers are layered on the body and wings of […]
Kinetic Rocking Bird Garden Sculptures from the Regal Outside Art Collection
Rising every time one falls in life
Rising every time one falls in life
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Success and failure
Happiness and sadness
They are all
but part of one’s life journey.
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Tomorrow, the sun will still rise!
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It’s fine to celebrate success, but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure.
Bill Gates
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Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
Confucius
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Electric train to Penang Island!
Electric train to Penang Island!
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Introduction
Flying in and out of Penang (go to this link to see more pictures of Penang) for work didn’t allow much sightseeing.
Electric train and a ferry ride
My son and I went to Penang Island on an electric train. It was an awesome experience to actually traverse the Bukit Merah Lake in Perak state on an electric train!
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We then took a 15 minutes ferry-ride from the mainland to Penang Island. The ferry was a newer model and airconditioned. I looked with interest a signage on the door of a storeroom; “Life jackets for adults, toddlers as well as, for infants“.
Penang Hill, colonial buildings and temples
I went up the Penang hill once when I was a young girl. But that day, it was packed because of school holiday! We took the fast-track lane for a less hassle experience up and down the hill. Penang hill was a retreat during the British colonial period. It is now a popular tourist destination in Penang.
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From the hotel window, a fast food restaurant was housed in a colonial building! We went to see the sleeping Buddha and the Kek Lo Si temple, too!
But what my son enjoyed most were food, food, and more food!
Dim sum, fried oyster omelette (Oh Chien), popiah, assam laksa, and iced peanut dessert (ABC) were among our favorites.
Conclusion
I enjoyed this break and the food! My camera photos do not do justice to the beauty of Penang Island. Read more about Penang here if you are thinking of visiting Penang Island!
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Chen Song Ping 