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This entry will be edited asap. Just a quick update:

1. I had the dreaded operation and will be informed of the status asap. Pray for good news ppl !


2. Will be uploading the planned entries to replace this soon. Pwomise !

3. Miss my blog !


4. Searching for pressies for the bf's upcoming bday ! The burberry wallet looks pretty cute right ? But is it worth it ?? It reaches the limit border of my budget.Do Drop emails and help me decide !!

5. My fav tragedy, Lindsay is back might be catfighting with jess simpson. Via Perezhilton.com

6. I want a laptop skin!! and a ps2 version for the bf's while im at it. Btw, can someone help me convince the bf ps3 is not worth buying until it has been hacked?? I managed to convince my 2 brothers and my dad, but not the bf. he was this close to buying !! Help !!



btw, happy Eidul Fitri to all !! How was ur raya ?? Lovekisses and see u guys soon !!!

A lazy girl's review

This is what i had during the Ramadhan period. I'm so sorry this is a very lazy review, it does no justice to the establishments. To get a clear picture, do visit the outlets. Ngee.

Manhattan Fish market :

Cheap, tasty morsels of fresh seafood, terrible service and terrible ambiance. (Loud and noisy). We took the Ramadhan family set with flaming platter and added shakes and desserts. Set the bf less than Rm 100 of damages. Will come again to try the lobster. ;) Big portions.

This is the Garlic Butter Mussel, tasty gravy !


A&W :
I was late, and our reservations had to be let go to someone else. The whole KLCC was crowded, and we had to settle for anything to fill our empty,grumbling fasting tummies. It's been a few years since i went to A&W. Great service, cheap fast nice food. Not for health freaks. Damage caused me less than RM30 for a set of 2 pieces of chicken, rootbeers,a burger and add on coney dog. Naturally it's a good peace offering since the bf was happier soon after.

P/s : that guy hiding his face is my bf during his annoyed phase.



J C & Co Donuts :

This outlet at 1st floor, Pavilion Kl is filled with crowds and the bf and i had to queue to get our hands of the pastry, one worth queuing up for since those were the softest donuts i ever tasted except for Krispy Kremes back in the yesteryears. They have good workers and a promotion of two dozens for Rm 30++ however we just had our fast breaking and took half a dozen home. However, do not expect the Krispy Kremes standards of handing free donuts, the free pastry only comes with drinks. Sorry no pictures but this one is worth checking out for if you don't mind the traffic congestions and lack of parking and don't want to go to The Curve for Big Apple as this outlet offers the same flavors as Big Apple.


Peringgit Bazaar & Melaka Sentral Bazaar, Malacca

I frequented these bazaars to experience and feel the comforting touch of the culture of Malaysian bazaars rather than the food, really. Stalls are mostly offering the same cuisines, Malay with the likes of Nasi Tomato, economy rice , Nasi Lemak, Kuihs and the colorful arrays of drinks with different names to attract customers. Nothing fancy, except for the one or two stalls selling hot buns named Roti Kurasan or something like that. Cheaper than average though. I normally spent Rm5 and bought four main dishes.


Federal Hotel
Since we love the room service served at Capitol and near to the bf's workplace, we opted for the buffet served and it does not disappoint, with dishes such as beef rendang, chicken curry and such. Normal delicacy, but served in a decent and perfect ambiance, we certainly feel the difference. Do call in advance as reservations will be closed at 4.45pm. Traffic congestions can certainly caused a problem.

Those are the only outlets i am called to review. Will add on later when the mood strikes but seriously reviewing can be embarassing especially when it comes to taking pictures. I still can't muster the courage to take pictures especially at those high end establishments.
Other outlets i have yet to try but love the buffets displayed are Coca at Kl Plaza rm 50++, Chakri Palace at Rm80 or lesser, Planet Hollywood as it is the cheapest at only rm 33++ but the bf hates the noise and Marriott. The bf had dine there and said it was very good . Maybe you readers can sample the buffet but do call in advance for reservations and inquiry and arrive on time. I might not have the chance, Ramadhan is ending.

Look Ma, No Male Doctors !

For the extremely shy, you can opt for a self examination of your breasts to check for lumps. Here's how :

BREAST SELF-EXAMINATION

A NEW APPROACH

All women have the option to do regular breast self-examination (BSE). BSE can help you stay in touch with your body and take charge of your own health. BSE may help you find changes in your breasts that could happen between mammograms and/or clinical breast exams by a health professional. Eighty percent of lumps are not cancer, but any changes should be checked out by a health professional.

It is best to check your breasts when they are least painful, usually seven to ten days after the start of your menstrual period. Women who do not have regular periods, who have entered menopause, or who are pregnant can examine their breasts at any time during the month. Breastfeeding mothers should check their breasts after feeding the baby.

If you plan to do breast self-examination, ask your health care provider to teach you. If you are unable to do some of the examination because of physical limitations, do as much as you can. Knowing your breasts might make it easy for you to notice any changes in the way your breasts look or feel.

HOW OFTEN?
Guidelines for Breast Cancer Detection

Breast self-exam Age 20+	Optional
Clinical breast exam Age 20+	Yearly
Mammography Age 40+	Yearly

1. POSITIONS

A Visual Inspection:

Standing or sitting in front of a mirror as illustrated. In each position look for

• Changes in color or shape of breast
• Changes in color or texture of the skin
• Changes in nipple shape or texture
• Evidence of nipple discharge
• Dimpling or puckering anywhere on chest

If your eyesight is limited, making it difficult for you to do the visual inspection yourself perhaps a close friend, spouse, an attendant or family member could help you with this.

Ask your health care provider to instruct this person in the visual inspection.

If you cannot easily stand, you can do the visual inspection in a seated position, if you have a full length mirror, for example on the back of a door.

Arms relaxed at side

Hands on hips with your thumbs facing forward, push down on your hips

if you cannot place your hands on your hips, try clasping your hands together in front of you, to tighten your chest muscles

Arms raised above head

Bending forward

POSITIONS FOR PALPATION

If you are able to use both your hands, use your left hand to palpate the right breast, while holding your right arm up with the elbow bent. Repeat the procedure on the other side side-lying position allows a woman, especially one with large breasts, to most effectively examine the outer half of the breast. A woman with small breasts may need only the flat position.

Side-lying positions:

Lie on the opposite side of the breast of be examined. Place a pillow or rolled up towel under your shoulder blade. Rotate the shoulder back to the flat surface. Use the side-lying position to examine the outer half of your breast.

Flat position:

Lie flat on your back with a pillow or folded towel under the shoulder of the breast to be examined.

Even if you need assistance to get into a lying position, this is better for breast examination than sitting in a chair or wheelchair, or while in the shower.

2. PERIMETER / AREA TO BE EXAMINED

The exam area is bounded by the line which extends down from the middle of the armpit to just beneath the breast, continues across the underside of the breast to the middle of the breast bone, then moves up and along the collar bone and back to the middle of the armpit. Most breast cancers occur in the upper outer area of the breast (the shaded area).

If you can use only one hand, use that for checking both breasts, and examine the breast on that side as well as you can.

You may need help to check the outside part of the breast on the side of your "good" hand, especially if your breasts are large.

3. PALPATION WITH PADS OF FINGERS

Use the pads of three fingers to examine every inch of your breast tissue. Move your fingers in circles about the size of a dime.

Do not lift your fingers from your breast between palpations. You can use powder or lotion to help your fingers glide from one spot to the next.

If you have difficulty using or feeling with the finger pads of one or both hands, try using the thumb, the palm of your hand or the back of your fingers.

If it is difficult to control one or both hands because of shaking movements, try using the other hand to stabilize the hand examining the breast.

4. PRESSURE

Use varying levels of pressure for each palpation, from light to deep, to examine the full thickness of your breast tissue. Using deep pressure will not injure the breast, but may normally cause some tenderness.

5. PATTERN OF SEARCH

Use the following search pattern to examine all your breast tissue. Be sure to palpate carefully beneath the nipple. Any incision should also be carefully examined from end to end. Women who have had any breast surgery should still examine the entire area and the incision.

Start in the armpit, proceed downward to the lower boundary Move a finger's width toward the middle and continue palpating upward until you reach the collarbone. Repeat this until you have covered all the breast tissue. Make at least six strips before the nipple, and four strips after the nipple. You may need between 10 and 16 strips to cover all of your breast tissue.

If you get tired easily, break the examination into smaller parts, for example, checking half of one breast up to the nipple, and then taking a break before starting again where you left off.

Schedule your breast self examination for a time of day when you are well rested, and your energy level is at its best.

Axillary Examinations:

Examine the breast tissue that extends into your armpit while your arm is relaxed at your side.

If you can use only one hand, or have trouble reaching across your chest, try to use the hand on the same side to check your armpit.

6. PRACTICE WITH FEEDBACK

It is important that you perform breast self examination (BSE) while your instructor watches you to be sure you are doing it correctly Practice your skills until you feel comfortable and confident.

If you are limited in your ability to examine your own breasts, discuss with your health provider, the possibility of having more frequent clinical breast exams.

7. PLAN OF ACTION

Every woman should have a personal breast health plan of action

DISCUSS	breast cancer detection guidelines with your health professional.
SCHEDULE	your clinical breast examination and mammogram as appropriate for your age.
EXAMINE	your breasts if you wish. Ask your health professional for advice on your method. If you are unable to do all or part of the exam, consider asking a caregiver or family member to help you.
REPORT	any breast changes to your health care provider.

Special thanks to the following generous funders for making this brochure possible:

The California Endowment

The Susan G. Komen
Breast Cancer Foundation,
San Francisco Bay Area Affiliate

The Women's Foundation



or, you can try by looking at the video . Goodluck !

Pink.

Starting the chain of events that happened is the Pink Estee Lauder breast cancer campaign that have been fully flexed these few years. The campaign aims to raise awareness among youngsters to fully understand the risk of having breast cancer despite no genetic history or age. The hip magazine CLEO also covers the issue of breast cancer and features stories of survivors in a way that is so unlike sob stories. This is important for us breast cancer patients to gain confidence that Breast Cancer is NOT A DEATH SENTENCE. We can survive from it, despite the horrors of death tales that often made it's way into the masses. There is also A POSSIBILITY OF UNDER 25 getting the cancer, so regular check up is important. All the stories from breast cancer patients often quoted, "I never thought i'll get breast cancer." It is clear that no one think they are likely to get cancer, but someone obviously did. So start saving yourself and go for a checkup. I strongly recommend going for professional checkup as you can get hesitant and in denial about things. Besides, whats embarassment and RM 1oo++ are compared to dying.


I am in the pink of health though not in spirit as the sales have yet to surface, Maya Karin "wore"my baju kurung for a Ramadhan event, and my exams were so tough. In addition, i've discovered an addiction to Pavilion. Another visit and i might just enroll in the Yoga center making promotions at the entrance. Andy gave me a container full of pineapple tarts made by his mother. I finished it in a day. The danger of a hungry gf is not wise evoking. Wise bf! He deserve a huge kiss but this is Ramadhan so i bought half a dozen of J.C Donuts. He said it was too sweet but he loved the plain, glazed donuts. I will do a review but we had tried countless outlets and i'm too lazy to take pictures.The donuts are scrumptious though. Try it people.Raya mood is so getting to me. I want to shop.

Red Letter Day.

No, I'm not wearing the A for Adulteress and parading it around. I'm just finding the answer to all the mood swings i've been experiencing and the bigger-than-eggs zits surfacing on my jaw bones. It's the red letter day. To cope since i'm to shy to go to any restaurants or drive thru outlets, i opened my Maklong's sent packages of bahulu and kerepeks to fill the rumbling tummy. Ahh..when i thought i'll be able to pray till the last 10 days of Ramadhan. Hurry hurry Red Sister, go away, let me pray another day ! Huhu~

Added :
I have never participated in any commercials especially f&n hari raya. The time may come when the cash is handy, but till then i'm all good and the law books leave no room for shootings. Sorry for the misrepresentations !The doppelganger of mine must be a hot chick isn't she ?Lols.