Who was the meanest teacher you had in school?
Well the meanest teacher I've ever had was my 6th grade history teacher. She was the meanest because she was very strict, she rarely smiles and she gives the toughest quizzes ever known. Although she was very mean, I overcame my shyness because of her. While standing up to recite, right before I said the answer to her question, she told me that I showed a lot of potential and promise if only "I'd come out of my shell." Back then I was really really shy, I rarely raised my hand to recite but I scored really high on written tests. When she told me that in front of the class, it was a wakeup call for me. From then on and until highschool, I dared myself to speak up and to participate actively in discussions and class activities. I even changed my study habits so that I have a foresight in all the lessons so that I can prove to them that I really had a lot of potential. I didn't want to disappoint her. I owe a lot to her. I don't know where she is right now or if she still teaches at my old school but if it weren't for that nudge that she gave me, now that I think of it, I might not have graduated at the upper 10% of my class and I wouldn't have been able to get into the top university in the country.
The first person I cried to at work about my breakup was her and she cried with me, she hugged me until I stopped sobbing. I've gotten quite fond of her and I've always thought of her as my little sister. I'm really gonna miss the everyday outbursts, the relentless banterings after work and her super panic mode whenever there is a presentation.
Over wine last night, she confessed that she looked up to me and that someday she wanted to be like me. That really touched me and it really warmed my heart. I never knew that I was high up on a pedestal. It actually humbled me because I feel that I still have a lot to learn and she was learning in my footsteps. It now gives me a new resolve to work better and harder.
After my breakup, most of my energy is devoted to work now, it's my escape from loneliness. Although I can honestly say that I still am not in my full working efficiency, but in those hours... I can numb myself from the pain.
Having Ayet in the office also helps me forget, she's my reality checker. It won't be the same without her around but 6 months can also whiz by just like that! I hope she does well on the boards, I'm pretty sure she will. :-)
My ever faithful and super old printer has finally decided to retire. :-( It was an HP Deskjet 840C model which I bought ages ago. It's time to put it to rest. It sure served me well.
Time to buy a new one.
Show us something you can't resist.
When a dog whimpers, especially my dogs, and when they stare at me with "that look", I usually give in. I mean, would you be able to resist those cute doggie eyes?
- I can't take too much spicy food. It upsets my tummy.
- I love reading fantasy novels.
- I am an interior designer.
- I have a great thirst to learn.
- I like to see the good in people.
- I always offer to help a friend in need.
- I am a hopeless romantic.
- I am working on a better me.
- I am terribly missing somebody.
- My real name is Rochelle and it means "little rock" in French.
I've been tagged by Connie! :-)
Once you have been tagged, you have to write a blog w/ 10 weird, random things, facts, habits or goals about yourself. At the end choose 10 people to be tagged, listing their names and why you chose them. Don't forget to leave them a comment ( "You're It") and to read your blog. You can't tag the person who tagged you. Since you can't tag me back, let me know when you've posted your blog so I can see your answers.
Tagging 10 people: Manda, tom, SweetMisery, swinging lhianne, DZgunrock, *Abigail's Anatomy*, Brown Suga', pinkapple, jattremua carpio, Jack Yan
Last Friday, my officemates and my bosses decided to take me out to a movie because they wanted to cheer
me up. I was touched. Even though there was nothing I wanted more than to curl up on my bed and cry, I gave in. We watched Indiana Jones. I really didn't enjoy the movie because although it was action-packed, the plot wasn't that good and I found the ending a little bit corny. Plus maybe it was because I wasn't really paying attention and my mind was wandering elsewhere. It's been almost a week now and I'm just trying to get through each day. I try to forget when I'm at work but it must be my eyes that betray me, there's a sadness in them that no amount of makeup can conceal. It's so easy to act that everything's ok... that I'm ok but I'm trying to be strong and I know I'll be able to find the strength to move on. At dinner after the movie, I had eggs Benedict. It was the first real meal I had. I have been skipping meals, I know it's a big no-no. I can't seem to get my appetite back yet. The talk during dinner lightened up my mood and for a moment I was back to my old self again.
I had constant communication with him during the week, sometimes he called and sometimes we chatted. I am
glad that we can still maintain the friendship. I know it's never going to be the same again but I value what we still have. It was great hearing from him. I think that he's happy. I do miss him a lot. I miss us. But destiny chose to lead us to a different path and I am beginning to accept that. I still have sleepless nights and I still dread getting up from my bed but each day brings me toward the day that I'll finally feel better and that's something I want to look forward to.
This morning my mom asked me why I looked so sad, well I couldn't answer. Was it that obvious? Maybe finally they've noticed my puffy eyes. It was wet pillows again for me last night. Two nights ago, my boyfriend decided not to go out with me anymore. Our relationship was complicated and I can understand why he had to do it. We've been down this road before and it's nothing new. It was still the same cultural issue. There was nothing I could do about it. I could choose to fight for our love but I don't want to fight for it alone. Well, that was it, it was over. I feel so empty and so sad. Everything I see around me, triggers a memory and it never fails to bring tears back to my eyes. I know I'll be ok and I'll get over this, but for now I'm still wallowing in the pain and the loss. I am going through the phase when I dread going to bed at night because I couldn't sleep and getting my butt out of bed to go through my day. I'm afraid the sadness is really taking over.
For one thing though, I am thankful. Thankful that he stayed with me for one year and a half, even though there were a lot of risks involved. I admit I wasn't ready to say goodbye and I had hoped that we had a future. This relationship made me grow as a person and it made me have a more mature outlook in life. I am grateful that he gave us a chance, brief as it is, and that is something that I will cherish for a lifetime. I wish that I didn't fail to make him feel how much I loved him when he was with me and how happy he used to make me. I hope he can now sleep soundly at night. As for me, for the time being, wet pillows will be my comfort.
This was taken off http://www.dogtopics.com, for all the questions dog owners have about the toxicity of chocolate.
Why is chocolate poisonous?
The cocoa tree contains two naturally occurring substances - theobromine and caffeine - both of which are toxic to dogs. Cocoa beans contain theobromine a higher concentration than caffeine.
Dogs metabolise theobromine very slowly - it can stay in your dog's bloodstream for up to 20 hours. During that time it interferes with the body's functioning mainly stimulating the central nervous system and affecting the heart and kidneys.
What is the toxic level of theobromine?
The lethal dose for theobromine is between 100mg to 200mg per kg of bodyweight ; the lethal dose for caffeine is the same.
However, severe symptoms of theobromine poisoning may be evident at much lower doses .
According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals' Animal Poison Control Center, mild signs of poisoning occur in animals ingesting 20 mg of theobromine and caffeine per kg of bodyweight, severe signs are seen at 40-50 mg/kg, and seizures occur at 60 mg/kg.
How your dog reacts to swallowing chocolate will be a function of his size, general health, sensitivity to theobromine and caffeine, and the type and quantity of chocolate eaten.
How much theobromine and caffeine is there in chocolate?
The level of theobromine and caffeine in chocolate varies between the type of chocolate, the brand and the fact that the natural occurrence of these substances in cocoa beans is variable.
Broadly:
- White chocolate - 1.1 mg of theobromine and caffeine per ounce of chocolate;
- Milk chocolate - 64 mg of theobromine and caffeine per ounce of chocolate;
- Dark sweet chocolate - 150 mg of theobromine and caffeine per ounce of chocolate;
- Instant cocoa powder - 151 mg of theobromine and caffeine per ounce of chocolate;
- Unsweetened baking chocolate - 440 mg of theobromine and caffeine per ounce of chocolate; and
- Dry coca powder - 808 mg of theobromine and caffeine per ounce of chocolate.
So how much chocolate can my dog eat?
White chocolate does not contain very much theobromine and caffeine, and your dog would need to eat a very large quantity before he would be at risk from theobromine poisoning.
Dogs get a taste for chocolate - they find the flavor of theobromine addictive. Even if your dog can eat small amounts of chocolate without any ill effect, don't give him a taste for it because he'll then try to sniff out and eat chocolate at every opportunity.
If you really want your dog to eat something that's like chocolate, you can always use carob which is a good alternative; here a link to a recipe for carob biscotti which your dog with love just as much as chocolate biscotti!
What are the signs of poisoning?
The symptoms of theobromine poisoning generally show within four to twenty four hours of your dog having eaten the chocolate.
The early symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst, increased urination and restlessness .
As time goes on, and your dog absorbs more theobromine into his system, symptoms such as lack of co-ordination, muscle twitching, hyperactivity, increased heart rate and raised blood pressure will be evident .
These can lead on to seizures, coma, heart arrhythmia, hyperthermia, and ultimately death .
Even if your dog eats a small amount of chocolate, he may show signs of vomiting and diarrhea due to the high fat and sugar content of the chocolate.
What do I do if my dog's eaten chocolate?
The first thing you should do is to call your vet and describe the symptoms your dog is showing (if any) and the type and quantity of chocolate your dog has, or you think he has, eaten.
Your vet will need to treat your dog, but may advise you to make your dog vomit before bringing him to the surgery. This will reduce the amount of theobromine that's in your dog's body that he can absorb.
Most dogs recover within 24 to 72 hours of treatment by their vet .
Show us your gorgeous eyes.
Submitted by [Susan].
These are my eyes...(when I get a lot of sleep!) They've been called anything but gorgeous, but hey I'm not complaining. These are the ones I got and I'm very happy with them.
Flashbacks from my childhood memories will always include these… (I actually started out with a long list but finally narrowed down my selection to these)
These are the cartoons that I now seldom see and I wouldn't mind watching them over again.
- Tigersharks
I used to watch
this particular cartoon at 4pm everyday.
It was about a group of humans who do missions in a ship named SARK and
uses a fish tank housed within the ship to transform themselves into aquatic
creatures. My favorite was Mako and
Walro. The setting was in a fictional place called Water-O which was overrun
at that time by an evil overlord name T-Ray.
- The Flying House
"Professor Bumble has fumbled again!"
- Superbook
While seeking refuge from the rain, Justin and his friends Angie and Corkey stumbled upon the house of Prof. Bumble whose house was a time machine. They travelled back in time living through the events in the New Testament, hoping one day they could get back to the present. I used to watch this at around 10am during summer vacation.
Of course, I can't mention The Flying House and skip Superbook. Superbook was made alongside The Flying House and it took Christopher, Joy and Gizmo through the events from the Old Testament.
- Mr. Bogus
"He's wild, He's cool, he's Bogus!"
He was a yellow-gremlin like creature living in the walls of Tommy Anybody usually causing mischief and chaos in his own world. Heck, he was entertaining anyway.
- Sailormoon
"I am Sailor Moon! I stand for love. And I also stand for justice. And in the name of the Moon, I will punish you!"
I remember this anime very well. I used to have a sketch pad full of sketches drawing the main characters. Hmmm I wonder what happened to it? The story mostly is of a normal high school girl who was found one day by a talking cat named Luna. The story goes on to progress revealing her past life and her destiny. She is joined by allies named after the planets of the solar system, namely Sailor Mars, Sailor Mercury and Sailor Venus. This anime is very complex and very diverse, spinning several sequels and musical adaptations.
- Jem and the Holograms
I
like my girly cartoons. I loved the sassy costumes, the outrageous
make-up and fantastic sets! Although this cartoon was short-lived, I
enjoyed the Holograms battle it out with the Misfits.
- The Carebears
"Carebears countdown…54321"
Who would believe that these cute bears started out just as characters for greeting cards? Well that's what American Greetings did. Each cuddly bear sports an insignia on their tummy which shows what personality they have and what duty they have to perform. The main duty of the bears was to protect Care-a-lot and monitor the Caring Meter. Whenever the Caring Meter goes down, Care-a-lot suffers a series of thunderstorms and the aura of cartoons become grayish and gloomy especially when villains like Professor Coldheart and the Wizard No Heart manifest their powers. If the Caring Meter reaches zero, Care-a-lot will be gone forever. Fortunately the carebears were always there to save the day.
- The Smurfs
"Smurftastic!"
- She-Ra: Princess of Power
We love these little guys don't we??? These little critters look alike sporting the same white pants, blue skin, a white cap and short tail stubs. They love to eat smilax leaves and smurfberries. To identify one smurf from another, they usually brandish an accessory depicting a trait or profession. They live in houses made from mushrooms and are generally fun-loving and adventure seeking creatures except when Gargamel threatens to interrupt their carefree lifestyle. Gargamel is the Smurfs' sworn enemy. He is an evil wizard who usually plots to capture one of the smurfs in order for him to make a potion that can make gold.
"By the power of grayskull…I am She-Ra!"
Thus Princess Adora transforms into the heroine, She-Ra by wielding the magic sword: the Sword of Protection above her head and utters the words above. She's part of a group of rebels who vowed to free the land of Eternia from the evil rule of Hordak and Horde Prime. She is also the twin sister of Prince Adam who is also known as He-man. She possesses superhuman strength and agility when transformed, as well as a healing touch and telepathic communication with animals. One of the main allies of She-Ra is her horse Spirit. When Adora transforms, so does Spirit. Spirit becomes a unicorn named Swift Wind and gains the ability to speak. Primarily the difference between both the animated series of She-Ra and He-man is while the storyline of He-man tends to be more of a mix of science and technology, She-Ra's storyline has an approach gearing towards fantasy and sorcery. As an added plus, throughout each and every episode, a very colorful character is carefully drawn into the background for the children to find. The character's name is Loo-Kee. At the end of each show, a cut scene is shown to show his hiding place.
- He-Man: The Most Powerful Man in the Universe
"By the power of grayskull…I have the power!"
Much like Princess Adora, Prince Adam utters these words and transforms himself into He-Man with the help of his Power Sword and Castle Grayskull. He has a cowardly green tiger named Cringer who transforms into Battle Cat. Like She-Ra, Prince Adam protects Eternia from the evil hordes of Skeletor, the main villain of the series. One of the most loved characters of the show is Orko, He-Man's man-at-arms. He-Man's variety of powers include superhuman strength, super breath, ability to become a human tornado and speed.
It was fun when He-man and She-ra often crossed over and had storylines tagged along with each other.
- Beavis & Butthead
Last but not least, I remember staying up late each night waiting for this show to come on MTV. Kinda miss these duo converse sarcastically about the world and voicing out their fantasies. I even remember playing their video game.
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