12 June 2009

SOMEBODY HAS TO SAY IT

Reading blogs has become a part of my daily routine. Once or twice, per day, I come across an article where men are downsized for some reason or the other. I, for once, would like to dedicate this blog to the men, especially those in my life.
Women and men, we all have flaws but unity should prevail and instead of focusing on the negative traits of each other, we should put time in appreciating what goodness and happiness we bring – or can bring – to each other.
So what are the good qualities of men?
Let’s start with them being generous. Yes, they are.

Always ready to share their lunch with you or buy you one? Definitely. Willing to dip into their personal allowance to lend you when you’re in need? You can easily count on them to share their answers while sitting for a test. How many girls/women would readily do that? Having trouble with your boyfriend? The best person to talk to is a male friend. He wouldn’t berate your man and will try to appease things between you two. No I-told-you-so or of-course-he-is-a-player-so-what-did-you-expect! What about when you’re feeling low? They’ll cheer you up in a funny and yet successful manner. They can’t bear the sight of tears! While dating, if they do not have any long-term commitment plans with you in mind, they’ll subtly let you know. At least men with confidence won’t play games with you. Even the cocky ones will make you laugh with their high-handed selves. They do speak less and act more. Sometimes, with little encouragement, they’ll speak their heart and ‘fess up if they did you wrong. Very often you’ll even become susceptible to their white lies. The fellas are, in my book, ‘Advocates of White Lies’! :D

Men fall into different categories, just like women do. We often forget, in our bitterness towards men, that even many of them tend to have misgivings about mundane things. Nervousness strikes them as well. Just because witnessing a beautiful sunset makes them emotional doesn’t turn them into a wimp. I, personally, find it heartening to see tears in a man’s eyes; it rouses empathy within.

On that account, i would like to add that not all men are rapists, murderers, perverts, players, haters and other what-nots. I, as a woman, would like to make an appeal: Take time out for the men in your life. They need reassurance just as much as we do.

09 June 2009

How much water do you drink per day?

Drinking too much water leads to health complications!

Two weeks ago, my sister-in-law, J, and I were talking about our respective health issues. She, very often, suffers from tremendous headaches. Upon her visit to the doctor, she was told that, after being questioned about her eating/drinking habits, she has been drinking too much water!! J was stunned and thinking to herself, “that’s a crazy notion, especially coming from a doctor!” She is a busy mum and never took the time to check it online or get a second opinion from another medical person.

I google everything. Of course I looked it up! What did we know?! The results were astounding.

Excessive intakes of water culminate into a condition called ‘hyponatremia’. Wikipedia defines it as ‘an electrolyte disturbance (disturbance of the salts in the blood) in which the sodium concentration in the plasma is lower than normal’. Read more on hyponatremia here.

There is another article that caught my eye. It reveals how a woman ‘died after competing in a radio station’s on air-water-drinking contest’. Full article here.

Balance is key people!! The author of the article advised:

Drink to your thirst. It’s the best indicator.”

I totally agree.

Myth Buster

Recently, I came upon an interesting article published by Listverse: 10 Misconceptions about Cancer.

You can read the article here.

Don't believe everything you're told! :D

06 June 2009

Assassination of the English Language

Dear Diary

It just stopped raining. I am in my bedroom, drowning in my own sweat and thinking about this week’s events. One thing keeps nagging me. I’ll get back to that shortly.

First let me tell you how delighted I was to find a network of Mauritians diligently blogging and consequently, building a community where opinions are generously shared. Residing on the other half of the planet, I always take pride in imparting the fact that I’m from Mauritius. On this side of Earth, very few people know the existence of my small island in the Indian Ocean.

Anyway Diary, back on the nit-picking thought. I’m a sucker for any beautifully-written published article/document. I’m unquestionably impressed with the blogs composed by some of the Mauritians. It’s the way you write that, as a result, captures your targeted readers. However, my fussy eyes can’t go over misspelled words, plain grammatical bloopers, incorrect sentence structure and wrong tenses. No matter how alluring your article is.

One blog captivated my interest today and one tiny word ruined it for me: ‘scaring’ used as an adjective!! Ouch! What happened to ‘scary’?

Do not let it happen again. PLEASE. Make sure you know your adjectives and nouns before you start write.

This is not a hate blog, mind you Diary.

Please let me know if I’ve breached any syntax of the English language!

I come in peace.

Wez

write4net


Thanks to Mashable I stumbled upon write4net! It is a blogging site where you just 'type and post'. No sign up. Free. Easy. Integrated with Twitter. Your post can be pictures, videos and plain text!

If you're a blog addict then please check it out!

05 June 2009

3 Reasons I Like Friday

Lame! Lame! Lame!

No, that's not my three reasons :) I'm lame to even publish a post with such a 'limp' topic.

  1. It represents the beginnning of the week-end! I still feel the TGIF buzz even though I'm unemployed.
  2. My husband HAS to take me out, else dire consequences are ensued (C'mon it's Friday! Time to put on your dancing shoes!!)
  3. I get to play my music loud! LOL This practice's been established since I moved to the Caribbean.

What are yours?? Please leave a comment and enjoy your weekend!

04 June 2009

Wordpress

I started Wordpress-ing today! I must admit blogging is getting under my skin. Hopefully I'll keep on writing since I have a tendency of moving on to pastures new quickly.

I love Wordpress.com even though it doesn't offer as many options as Blogspot does. I'm still learning my way around it and very soon I shall conquer it! Buwahaha

Check it out!

Http://moodyboo.wordpress.com

Very apt huh?! :)

03 June 2009

25 Things You Didn't Know About Me

I think it all started on Facebook? Anyway I thought I would do it on blogspot and see where it leads!

  1. I am a Muslim.
  2. I'm married to a Christian, who is now a Muslim-convert.
  3. I used to skip French classes till I got caught.
  4. I dated one of my then good friend's ex.
  5. I cheated once.
  6. I'm a food junkie.
  7. In my previous employment my working hours were spent on Facebook.
  8. I used to fake telephone calls to let my employer know that I was 'working'.
  9. I would love making a sex tape with my husband :)
  10. My BFF isn't a hetero.
  11. I had a crush on a relative once.
  12. I cheated in exams once and got caught! The head invigilator let me off the hook.
  13. I made out with a girl.
  14. I had sex at work.
  15. I had sex in bushes. (lol)
  16. I had sex daily, for a period of 6 months
  17. Poor customer services drive me nut.
  18. I loathe when people call and wouldn't leave a message.
  19. My husband is my only best-est friend.
  20. Thinking about husband having sex in his past turns me on!
  21. I used to fantasize about Tyrese.
  22. My brother walked in on me while I was 'pleasuring' myself!!
  23. I peed my pants once, while rushing to home from work.
  24. I'm claustrophobic.
  25. I still feel shy to dance in front of my husband unless I'm drunk!

Pheww!! There is more to tell but I think 25 is good for now. :D