Saturday, March 14, 2009

SENTOSA RAIDERS!!

hey yo peeps..photographer SQ.WONG is here to post pics!!and its gonna be a long post!!hahas..must thank me lehs(this one learn from qm der)..jkjk..hahas.its gonna be a very long one mans..
SENTOSA RAIDERS!!




wanyi and enyun!!




enyun act cool!!


enyun and ferlinda!!


enyun and jingyuan!!


do u all realise sth..enyun is in all the pics COS SHE TOOK MY CAMERA!!


Yay!!








ice breaking!!


arh!!!puzzel!!






chopsticks game!!!


RED BEANS ATTACK!!


bridge to where?














EWWWS!! WORMS!! OH MY TIAN!!








MATH HORROR!!





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colours sequence??!!


YAY!!its adeline's birthday today!!lets wish her happy birthday!!
HAPPY 16TH BIRTHDAY ADELINE!!


Pastor Zhuang is so cool!!


WE ARE THE BOMBS!!!


W406!!


spot jasper!!










SISTERS!!










End of Day!

hahas..finally post finish liaos..hope the pics are not too bad XD

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Book of Acts to memorise

Hi all, please read and memorise the following verses on the book of Acts.
This post is done on behalf of Weiren and it is done in preparation for a competition in the upcoming Emerge conference.
So do memorise the verses k? I believe this can help you in your spirtitual life as well XD


City Harvest Church – Emerge Conference 2009
Book Of ACTS!

Points to note:
- Verses are to be tested on NKJV only! Follow strictly with this piece of paper.
- Preliminaries: 17 to 22 March 2009 (during CG meetings)

Verse #1: Acts 1:8
“ But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”.

Verse #2: Acts 2:17
And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God,That I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh;Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,Your young men shall see visions,Your old men shall dream dreams.

Verse #3: Acts 2:46-47
So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.

Verse #4: Acts 2:45
And those of the circumcision who believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also.

Verse #5: Acts 13:48
Now when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and glorified the word of the Lord. And as many as had been appointed to eternal life believed.

Monday, March 9, 2009

Attention ppl! Announcements

Ding Dong Ding Dong, Ding Ding Ding Dong

Alrite class, settle down now. May i have your attention pls. Girl, stop giggling. Do i look funny 2 u?? Sit straight and stop fidgeting.

Ahem* Ok now that i have your attention. I shall begin... Here are the events coming up in the nxt 2 weeks. Pay very very close attention 2 the dates or else................... YOU WILL MISS OUT ON ALL THE FUN!!!!!!! XD

14th March (Sat)- Sentosa Raiders event. This is our first zone event for the year and im sure it'll be loads of fun for all of you, esp for those who just joined us recently. We'll be playing a game called the "Amazing Race" Wow! So get set for lots of running and activities galore this sat@ sentosa. Time? 1030am to 2pm.

15th or 16th March (sun/monday)- Cg Karaoke outing. For those who lk 2 sing. You kw who u are, no nd for me 2 name u here. Haha. This karaoke outing is optional but it'll be good if you can join us, =D. Whatever it is, I'm sure this outing will leave your jaws hanging if u attend! Whether or nt is it for good or bad reasons, thats.....another qn, LOL. Time and venue- TBC (to be confirmed)

19th and 20th March (thu and friday)- Youth and Tetiary Combine meeting. All are encouraged 2 go for the meetings on both days if u are free. Get ready 2 be empowered by the word of God in your lives and get touched by His presence. Truly, come with a heart of expectancy 2 receive His fresh anoiting which will gear you up for the new sch term ahead. So who's ready 2 say "Yes" and "Amen" 2 that? Time and Venue- Jurong West church, 1pm to 6pm.

29th March (sunday)- Cg outing@ East coast park. Details not fully known but from what i kw, its going 2 b a picnic style outing where there is going plenty of bike riding or roller blading. Expect loads of fun for this outing as well, XD

Ok class, there u have it. All the upcoming events for W406. Its quite clearly written eh? Just 2 let u kw, there will be a pop quiz on the 32nd of march so take note k? I expect all of u 2 "study" hard for it, alright? If there are no further qns, i'll be seeing you guys real soon.

Thank you class




Oei, nv thank your teacher one ar? So rude, tsk tsk*

Thursday, March 5, 2009

7 Tips to lift a bad mood

Hihi, I'm sure everyone enjoyed Ernest's article on Weight issues. So i guess all of u nw kw why u all put on weight eh? Haha.

Anyway, today i'll be posting on some helpful tips to help you in your personal lives as well. =D
Today's topic is on 7 tips to help you lift a bad mood. I believe this is something that will bless your lives greatly by helping you overcome any form of emo-ness in future!


No one can live a long and healthy life without the will to go on; sometimes mood swings can make us feel that life is too much for us.

A bad mood not only gives you a gloomy outlook, it also lowers your immune function, leading the way to illness. Here are some suggestions to lift your mood, your spirit, and your health.

1. A Laughing Matter"

Laugh Therapy," pioneered by Norman Cousins, has turned out to have real substance. Research has discovered that laughter and joy boost immune functions, especially the production of the natural killer cells that help defend the body from illness and cancer.

Laughter also increases the release of endorphins - compounds that give you a sense of well-being - in your brain. Without a doubt, joyful people liver longer and healthier lives. So read your favorite comics, watch your favorite comedies, and laugh it up!

2. Amino Acid for Restored Mindset

When an imbalance or deficiency is creating a bad mood, the Europeans use supplements of a natural compound found in human cells to regulate mood and restore a healthy mindset. SAMe (S-adenosyl-L-methionine) is produced from methionine, an amino acid that plays a role in the production of uplifting neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine.

One study indicated that SAMe worked on patients who had unsuccessful results with conventional antidepressants. To get a boost from SAMe, take a supplement combining it with vitamins B6 and B12.

3. Hands-On Healing

Human touch increases the production of endorphins, growth hormone, and DHEA, all of which lengthen your life span and lower the negative impact of stress. Studies have found that patients who are regularly touched recover faster than those who are not touched. So give someone a hug and feel both of your moods improve.

4. Boost Your "Youth Hormones"

You don't need pills to flood your body with a rejuvenating flood of growth hormones. Research has found that doing squats and leg presses will greatly increase your natural production of the "youth hormone". Increased growth hormone translates to an elevated mood, among other physical benefits. Keep it up with weight training, knee bends, push-ups, and rowing.

5. Take a Bracing Breath

Breathing correctly is important for dispelling the toxins and wastes from your body; in fact, it is estimated that we expel only about 30 percent of toxins in our bodies through the bowels and bladder-the rest is all respiratory. Breathing is also a great way to clear your mind, boost your energy, and improve your mood. Practice deep, slow, rhythmic, breathing daily with mind-body disciplines such as tai chi, yoga, qigong, and meditation.

6. Smell the Joy

Research has shown that smell has a definite impact on our bodies and minds. When you stimulate the olfactory nerves inside your nose, you activate the limbic system of your brain, which is associated with moods and memory. This concept is instrumental to aromatherapy, a natural health tradition that makes use of the healing powers of plants with strong scents.

Aromatherapy recommends treating depression with jasmine, eucalyptus for exhilaration, and grapefruit to increase alertness and joy. Just put a dab of the essential oils from these plants on your temples, back of your neck, or acupressure points. Another option? Boil the herb in water and inhale the steam through your nose.

7. Feel Fine with Flowers

There is a reason that flowers are the traditional get-well gesture. Colorful flowers have a powerful influence on moods; they can uplift a patient's mood and even combat stress. One study found that during a five-minute typing assignment, people sitting next to a flowering bouquet were more relaxed than those who sat near foliage-only plants.


Editor's note: Haha, hopefully after everyone finishes reading this, none of you will ever suffer from emo-ness again. And if you ever happen 2 suffer from it, you'll kw what 2 do in future. Wink wink*

So 2 end off, I just want 2 say "May you live strong, long and happy, and may these tips help the good feelings flow out of you!"

Qm
Your ever beloved cg clown

Monday, March 2, 2009

“Dear Lord, thank you for this meal you’ve blessed me with. Please bless the food but curse the fats”
– Anonymous church goer


Hi boys & girls! Yea I know I’ve been rather inactive on the blog due to other commitments (EXAMS – eww, the sheer mention of that word elicits dread in most). But that’s all about to change. I hope to see an improvement in the health/fitness of W406 (hopefully) by sharing my humble tips on the Science and Arts behind fitness, nutrition, health & disease.

In the write-ups, I’ll be clarifying doubts that you may have on health isues as well as shattering the myths & fables of the human body. Do feel free to ask me. Just as the word says: “Ask and you shall receive”, therefore, I’ll answer your questions (to the best of my ability) and give you whatever tips that might be beneficial to help you in whatever way possible.

This week I was asked the question on weight. Perhaps this serves as an excellent starting point for my post. So…what am I made of? Why does my weight seem to vary so very often? Have I *gasp* gained WEIGHT? Am I fat?!!!!


Ans: NO… and here’s why:

Firstly, let me state that we’re 60 – 70% WATER. You lose and gain weight each day mainly by how much water you take (or do not). As you breathe, perspire, urinate, and poop, about 2500 mL of water is LOST. Using the density of water is 1 g/mL ( this is physics ppl, Sorry I couldn’t resist, lol), that works out to be 2.5 KG. Of course this doesn’t happen... unless you don’t eat and drink that is…

As you can see, DRINKING lots of WATER (> 2000 mL) daily is good for you. However, I could eat something spicy or salty that makes me really thirsty. That translates to drinking more water (maybe 4000 mL?) and gaining more “weight”. Ta-tah…



However, not to neglect the important portion, it’s important to know if you’re really gaining FAT instead. Ok … back to basics: besides the 60-70% water, 10 – 25% of our bodies compose of fat (Oh, that dreadful word again)

This is more for ladies and less for guys (More on this,when i talk abt protein/muscle l8tr).

Second qn: How do I know if I’m fat? Do i use the weighing scale?? (btw “weight” is wrong, in physics we use “mass”)

Ans: WRONG. You use the MEASURING TAPE (at navel level) to see if you’ve gone “Fatter”. This is simply because fat is normally deposited at the abdominal area, a decrease in waist length means a loss in fat (the reverse is also true)! As fat is less dense (0.9 g/mL), a loss in fat may not correspond to the bathroom scale but with the tape.

So… do not be alarmed when you “suddenly” put on weight, as most of the time it could be just due to water (hopefully).

And there you have it people, the answers to 2 very simple qns on weight. Do keep the questions coming and feel free to approach me, should you still be in doubt after reading the blog post.

To end off, i just want to wish everyone a happy and healthy life in the Lord!

- EW
W406 Fitness IC

Ps: I will be covering on these topics like: How to lose/gain weight properly? , Fad diets – do they work? , Why build muscle? , Vitamins? what’s all this nonsense?? So stay tuned people, lol

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