Daily Happy Thoughts

Three of my friends are now in New York City! Rumor has it that this is where it’s all happening.

Mitzi, one of the three, is working as a registered nurse in one of the hospitals in NY. She is living her dream in the hub of the world no less. In one of her e-mails, she recounted her nice dinner experience in a posh restaurant, the way she loosened up and jiggled her spine in a rock joint after a long day’s hard work and how NY became her home.

She offered to tour me herself one day should I find myself in The Big Apple. Because a 5-day tour will not allow me to experience all that New York City has to offer, she suggested that I avail of the New York City travel guide and deals to get a taste of the best things New York City has to offer. New York City’s day trips, restaurants, shopping and nightlife, here I come!

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I have recently receive an email notification that our blog was already approved with Bloggerwave. For anyone out there who has a blog, and who wants to make extra money through their blog, then they should consider signing up with Bloggerwave.

Bloggerwave is aiming to be Europe’s biggest advertising media on blogs. That is quite a tough feat to accomplish but they have set their sights on it.

So what are you waiting for? If you have a blog and wanna make extra income off of it, check out Bloggerwave.

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Nai here, back in Bacolod. I arrived around lunchtime. Unlike most people who have this day off, sadly I have to be back to work. Looking on the brighter side, I have just had 3 days straight off so it has been good. Borski and I took care of things like the entourage gown and barong rentals, the cake and catering preparations, as well as the entourage list. October is fast approaching and I feel as though it is just around the bend.

Anyway, we haven’t had time to bloghop these past few days as we couldn’t go online with the things we attended to, add to that the connection problem of our ISP wherein we didn’t have an internet connection the whole day of Friday. Oh well, I guess we needed the break too.

Then there was this badminton tournament in Dumaguete last Friday and Saturday too, which my brother Ray and I took part in (with dismal performance hahaha), and once again, the boyscout came unprepared..meaning, no camera, no shots. So much for wanting to post something on our weekend snapshot. Oh well, I do hope our badminton buddies make good their promise of e-mailing me the pics they took so that I can share some with you guys on here.

And oh, yes, we had been up to some experimenting, as I think you might have noticed on our header image. It is not something you could call a masterpiece but hey, it’s a good start. Borski likes it, and that’s all that matters.

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That is the question.

At least for over 70% of women, which the statistics say, are unhappy with their breasts. Whether it be the size of their breasts, firmness, or the shape. Statistics also show that many believe that the best option for breast enhancement and enlargement is getting breast implants. What many do not know is that getting breast implants is not the only option to get bigger breasts.

Whereas some of the benefits of getting a breast implant include being able to choose the exact size you want as well as being able to see the results right after surgery, the downside of that particular option is that the procedure in itself is expensive (costing around $3500+), takes a long recovery time, and unless you go to the best plastic surgeons, breast implants can look lumpy and uneven. There are many potentially life threatening health hazards, including swollen and tender glands under the arms, recurrent unexplained low-grade fever, hair loss, skin rash, memory loss, headaches, chest pain, shortness of breath, and even death.

The sad fact about all these is that women are willing to take those risks, because they believe that being happy with their breasts will change their life, and for some it does. Having the breasts you always wanted can make you more confident, happier, and more comfortable in your own skin.

Well, for those looking for other safer alternative methods, the net is always a handy tool to aid us on our quest to get informed. There are actually a lot of other safer alternative methods to get the breast size one wants.

Did you know that they have already invented a gum that promotes breast enhancement? I am talking about zoft gum, a breast enhancement gum that promotes the reactivation and proliferation of the necessary hormones. In effect, it stimulates the body to produce new breast tissue growth.

How about a recommended diet to enlarge one’s breasts? Yup, I am talking about breast enhancement foods. Now, some folks have never heard of breast enhancement food before, but there is a whole range of traditional spices that have been used for as long as anyone remembers to help boost vitality and estrogen production in women. One of these breast enhancement foods is fennel. If you dine out at an Indian restaurant on a regular basis, you should be quite familiar with fennel seeds. They are a major component of Indian cooking and are often served by themselves as an appetizer. Enjoying one serving
a day of fennel seeds as a snack not only serves as a tasty alternative to a more fattening snack, but also a great way to get your estrogen juices flowing. It is truly a breast enhancement food! Now wouldn’t it be a whole lot easier to eat your way to a larger, firmer, and more enhance breasts?

Anyone who is thinking of getting a breast implant would do well to check out these other safer alternative methods. I do hope this has been helpful in informing women out there.

Well, if anyone asks me regarding this topic, I think I’d go with Sheryl Crow’s lyrics on this one..and it goes a lil’ something like, “If it makes you happy…”

Again, to each his own. Or in this case, her own.

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Part of the benefits of blogging that I have come to enjoy is the added chance to get to know whatever subjects there is out there. Through blogging, I have come to learn a lot of things, from the trivial, to the more general subjects. Yup, learning that is unconfined to the bounds of the 4 walls of the classroom.

Uhmmm..come to think of it, its been ages (and I mean ages) since I have stepped within the familiar walls of a classroom. So in a way, it has taken a bit of an adjustment on my part, but one which I have welcomed with open arms.
 

Anyway, back to the subject at hand: Botox. What is it and what is it for?

Before writing this post, I am pretty sure I have heard it before, but like the average person, I guess it didn’t quite strike my curiosity before, which explains why I have never exerted effort to learn whatever it is.
So, for the benefit of the average person (including me) out there, let me share with you what I have learned.

Botox (botulinum toxin) is a purified protein that belongs to a class of compounds known as neurotoxins. It was first approved by the FDA for the eye muscle disorders strabismus and belpharospasm in 1989 and has been used in other conditions where muscle hyperactivity is an underlying problem. The mechanism of action of Botox has been thought to be weakening or paralysis (depending on dose) of muscles by preventing the release of acetycholine, a signal that the nerves need to cause muscle contraction. This is the same substance which is produced in spoiled food and causes the illness known as botulism. However, in medical use, the Botox is injected directly into the muscles involved rather than absorbed into the bloodstream, and the doses used are much less than those which cause botulism. Because Botox is a neurotoxin, there are concerns about its safety. However, it has had a remarkable good record since its introduction in 1989. Because it is injected into muscle and not absorbed into the system, side effects that occur frequently with other migraine preventives, such as drowsiness, dizziness, weight gain, and mental changes, are not seen with Botox. Some mild pain at the injection site for a day or two is about the only side effect our patients notice. Drooping of the eyelid is a common side effect but can usually be avoided by proper injection technique, and when it occurs, lasts only a few days.

So there you have it. However, I did more research, regarding the use of this on the treatment of migraines, and here’s what I found. The question the next paragraph aims to answer is the question on the use of Botox for migraines:

“Why does it work on migraines?”

Based on the mechanism of action of Botox, it is unlikely that anyone would have thought to try it for migraines. Its success in treating some patients has caused problems for those who would attempt to explain why it would work in migraine. One possibility is that muscle tension may act as a trigger for migraine in the same way that light and odors do. By reducing muscle tension, Botox would be eliminating an irritant to the nervous system, which would then reduce the chances of a migraine developing. More recently, studies have shown that Botox may affect other nerve cell signallng systems that have to do with the perception of pain. In an animal model of pain, injection of Botox under the skin resulted in decreased response to painful stimuli. Traditionally, scientists have thought that the pain of migraine was due to swelling and inflammation of blood vessels, but perhaps muscle tension is more of a factor than previously appreciated.

Equally important in considering the beneficial effects of Botox, one should also consider other concerns, such as safety issues. Currently, Botox is not approved by the FDA for headache treatment. The decision to use Botox should be based on a discussion with your physician. Failure to respond to standard migraine preventives or side effects from them should be an important consideration. Since the effect of Botox lasts about 3 months, one can weigh the costs of the injections versus the amount that would be spent on headache treatment during that time.

I do hope this little research of mine has given you an insight on this particular subject, I hope you have learned something useful. I know I have.

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Summer is almost out, and yet we haven’t had a chance for a summer getaway this year. This may be due to a lot of factors. For one, we are saving up for our upcoming wedding, and that remains right up there at the top of our list. Add to that our weather, which easily makes one think, “Is it summer still, or what?” Still, deep down, I do get pretty envious when I see the other blogs feature their fun filled pictures of their summer getaway. Too bad, we don’t have anything to post where that subject is concerned.

Well I can always continue to feel bad and down, or I can change my attitude and instead, look forward longingly to that day when we would be able to relax and let our hair down. A royal caribbean cruise would sound really nice for a honeymoon, don’t you think? A lil’ something like this.

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I have just been texting Borski just now and she has told me that she doesn’t have any internet connection where she’s at, and that she can’t access her take-home work without any connection. Well, there is always a simple solution to that. Hmmm..what might that be?

Simple. I told her to simply no longer think of it and just get some rest.

Anyway, it’s already midnight. The rain has just about stopped. It has been going on the whole day. When I got off work today, we had to travel the long route to Bacolod because our usual route was blocked by a landslide. To add to that, when we got home (about 30 mins later that our usual travel time), there was a blackout that lasted until around 8pm. We were already seriously contemplating on taking our dinner with just candlelight for illumination when the lights went on, thank God. Anyway, still, these things are so petty and pale in comparison to what happened in China, where an earthquake has killed about 12,000 people, and left around 6,000 missing, their worst earthquake in 3 decades.

As for me, I am going to offer a prayer for all those unfortunate souls who lost their lives in that tragedy, and thank God for the previous rainy day. Thank you Lord for all the blessings. Good night.

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Erectile dysfunction (ED or (male) impotence) is a sexual dysfunction characterized by the inability to develop or maintain an erection of the penis. There are various underlying causes, such as cardiovascular leakage and diabetes, many of which are medically treatable. Nerve trauma from prostatectomy surgery can also cause chronic erectile dysfunction.

The causes of erectile dysfunction may be physiological or psychological. Physiologically, erection is a hydraulic mechanism based upon blood entering and being retained in the penis, and there are various ways in which this can be impeded, most of which are amenable to treatment. Psychological impotence is where erection or penetration fails due to thoughts or feelings (psychological reasons) rather than physical impossibility; this can often be helped. Notably in psychological impotence there is a very strong placebo effect.

Today, however, there have been numerous medical breakthroughs that tackle this dilemma. One of these is Generic Cialis. which is taken orally and helps men suffering from erectile dysfunction achieve and maintain an erection. It works in much the same way as Sildenafil Citrate (Viagra), but is much faster, lasting up to 36 hours. Tadalafil was initially introduced into Europe, and is now available worldwide.

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