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araandmel.com

noreply@blogger.com (NafaSg) — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 21:27:00 +0800

Previously known as “Nafa Danfad” in the blogosphere, Ara & Mel are two dedicated writing enthusiasts based in Singapore who have developed passion for writing and research since 2005. Over the years, they have also developed a keen interest in gaining and sharing knowledge so that others can benefit too. Through their informative articles and personal perspectives, they hope to foster communication with their fellow readers, and that their readers will be able to gain new knowledge and unforgettable experiences with them. To all of our new and existing readers and followers, we present you the all new Ara & Mel, www.araandmel.com

Experience Magic Like Never Before...With HTC Magic!

noreply@blogger.com (NafaSg) — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:37:00 +0800

Everybody, get set as you are about to experience a whole new era of digital age that will let you take control of your life. Get ready for a ground-breaking gadget that will take your breath away within seconds!

Introducing the latest in HTC Android™ phones - the all-new HTC Magic!

HTC Magic gives you every second of opportunity to create your own rules and determine the lifestyle you are eyeing for! How is that so?

It is designed specially to suit your way of life, from the way you want to build a circle of friends and organize your messages, to the way you wish to be pampered and entertained.

The first mobile phone I had purchased was designed with applications that limited users to keeping in touch with contacts via phone calls and SMS, and although the Phonebook component was made available to keep a record of the contacts, the appropriate functions for proper searching and organizing of contacts were lacking.

But with HTC Magic, you can decide how you want to stay in touch with your dearest ones, buddies and other important contacts. And it is all thanks to the Smart Dialer, which gives you the choice of whether you want to press the numbers or the first few letters of the contact you intend to call. There is also the integrated versatile keyboard which contains the predictive text component that will speed up your typing and get your messages sent in no time at all. You can even take your pick on how you want your text messages to be typed out!

I have always been looking for a portable gadget that can keep me updated on the latest news wherever I am and whatever I am doing, especially when it concerns issues that matter to me. Previously, I would have to await text messages or calls from my contacts in order to get those latest updates.

Now getting updates would be much easier with the existence of this slick and stylish phone! And it is all possible without having to wait for someone to inform you.

The Wi-Fi technology has been built in with a 3.5GB network connection that will facilitate easier and faster access to the Internet, together with the HTC Magic’s Browser that allows you to open several windows, so that you can view all the updates you need to know all at the same time and at your own pace. Imagine being able to go to Google while you are on your way to work or on your way home, without having to wait till you reach your destination!

Certain updates are best disseminated via email. With my old mobile phone, I could only rely on the SMS function to receive them, and some of them were apparently too lengthy and took up the small storage space. As a result, some of the important messages had to be deleted so that new ones could be received.

But HTC Magic can definitely solve the problem!

It allows you to establish your account, and provides much greater storage space as there are numerous mail inboxes available for you to sort out your messages. The Microsoft Exchange server synchronization function is also provided for the purpose of sending and receiving emails, keeping track of dates, and organizing and updating your contact list. You will never be too late when important information comes your way, whether personal or business!

And if you think that is astonishing enough....there is actually still a lot more to look forward to!

HTC Magic also gives you the chance to ‘live your life to the fullest’ and that aspect surely sets it apart from my first mobile phone. You can shop till you drop, make friends like never before, and simply have loads of fun! Take your pick from a selection of applications and games and download them from the Android Market™. The Android Market™ also includes the Barcode Scanner™, an application that scans and uncovers all the factual details that could be very important for you to know!

Who can resist all those exciting and fascinating applications offered by the one and only HTC Magic? It is affirmatively worth buying!

Start being your own boss.

Discover Magic with HTC Magic!

-Nafa Danfad

Earth Hour 2009: Vote Earth!

noreply@blogger.com (NafaSg) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:00:00 +0800

The question of the day from all of us to all of you...

Are you going to switch off your lights or let the lights remain switched on?

It’s your choice. But here is a little something we would like to put across to you. If you have chosen to leave your lights on, you belong to the category of supporters of global warming. But if you have chosen to switch off your lights, you have actually made a wise decision to vote EARTH!

The wait is finally over! Today, the whole world will be coming together to experience a global phenomenon like never before! Supporters and voters of our planet Earth from all walks of life will be turning off their lights for one very special hour, known as Earth Hour 2009, which will take place from 8.30pm to 9.30pm.

Earth Hour was first started in Sydney, Australia in 2007, and in 2008, up to 50 million people from across the globe took part by switching off their lights. This year, WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) is aiming to reach a target of one billion voters of Earth from all over the world for this coming event.

Henceforth, the NAFA team would like to urge all our fellow families and friends, and all of our readers and supporters, wherever you are, to come and join us in this global pursuit to save our Earth.

How do you vote Earth? Simply by switching off your lights between the times stated above! It is too simple an act to forego, and all it takes is just one hour off your time.

So be an individual who wants to make our Earth safe and protected from global warming. Sign up now to show your support for this very eventful moment of our lives.

Remember, we only have one planet Earth, so take good care of her. Vote Earth today, and everyday of your life.

-Nafa Danfad

Directnic: An Opportunity To Own An Australian Domain

noreply@blogger.com (NafaSg) — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:16:00 +0800

Longing to be an owner of a domain? Still in search for a domain registry that can promise you an unforgettable web hosting experience at affordable prices?

Guess what? Your search is over because something is about to come your way right about now!

Introducing Australia’s very own Directnic.

Directnic is a wholly attributed and trustworthy virtual domain registry in Australia. Whether you want a ‘.com’, ‘.com.au’, ‘.net’ or ‘.net.au’ domain, it is the choice that will leave you with no regrets at all.

In here, you will discover high-quality domain registration and web hosting services, and a range of Australian-based domain names valued at attractively low prices. There are free perks to look out for as well, such as the user-friendly control panel, email forwarding, domain name parking, membership, and even renewal services. On top of that, Directnic will ensure that your domain is shielded from spam every single minute of the day!

Directnic web hosting comes in an assortment of packages, including the Platinum package that offers the greatest amount of storage space, data transmitting and email accounts.

In addition to that, end-users can also be guaranteed round-the-clock customer service support. You can be assured that assistance will always be on the way whenever you need one, wherever you go and whatever time of the day it is!

With all that Directnic has in stores for you, how can you resist from getting a domain name in here?

An opportunity to be the boss of your own website awaits you, so come and get it right now! Sign up as a member and get your account for free. Register for at least two years and sign up for more than one domain name, and you will be entitled attractive discounts.

Are you up for it? Then hurry and be part of the unique domain and web hosting experience, only with Directnic!

-Nafa Danfad

ST701: The All-In-One Marketplace

noreply@blogger.com (NafaSg) — Fri, 8 Aug 2008 13:33:00 +0800

Which category of people do you belong to at the moment? Do you belong to a group of job seekers? Or do you belong to a group of people eager to buy or sell a car?

What about those of you who would like to get to know the latest in the properties market? Or perhaps those of you who would love to know what is the in-thing in the world of shopping?

Good news! You can find all that under one roof, in one website. Look no further because here comes ST701!!

In this dynamic e-marketplace, you will discover the answer to your questions and queries with regards to the currently available and apt job placements, attractive car and real estate deals, and how you can shop like never before.

Under the ‘Jobs’ section, you will see more than 8,600 job advertisements being posted daily, which means that you are guaranteed an exceedingly wide selection of jobs that you can choose from. For car or motorcycle lovers, click on the ‘Cars’ section and you will be introduced to a wide range of ads on cars and motorcycles that will blow you away. To top it off, the virtual showroom opens 24 hours a day, so you can make your choice at anytime, anywhere!

For those of you are interested to know the latest insights on properties and housing for sale or rent, you can get it all under the ‘Property’ section. Take your pick and you might just find the ideal home for you and your loved ones. Last but not least, there is the ‘Shops’ section where you can check out the real deal in the shopping world, particularly the up-to-date and affordable products and services that the retails shops and service centers are offering. To all you avid shoppers out there, you will definitely not want to get your eyes off this section specially dedicated to you!

Now get this! If you want to be the first and the most privileged to get the inside scoops on all these, come and sign up as a member and you will receive e-newsletters, widespread classified listings, and many more for FREE! What’s more? You will stand a chance to communicate with the rest of the ST701 network too!

And what about those of you who would like to place your ads on available job positions, the latest promotions on cars and properties, as well as the special offers on your products and services? Well, this site is also the place for you! Just register as a member as well and you can place your ads and reach out to the public with a breeze.

So to all you couch potatoes who are still seeking for a career head start, a dream car or house, or an unforgettable shopping experience, guess what? You need to seek no more because ST701 has them all. Get on your feet right now and visit ST701 today!

-Nafa Danfad

Feed The Hungry Today

noreply@blogger.com (NafaSg) — Thu, 3 Jul 2008 11:46:00 +0800

When we are given something to eat and the food is not to our liking, we would be ranting and throwing tantrums over it. But picture your life without even a single food to eat, and you would probably be wishing that you had just gorged that food that you had voluntarily rejected in the first place.

That is why we should never be ignorant towards the value of food. Even if it is not our preferred type of food, we should always remind ourselves that we are blessed with food to eat, and that others out there are apparently not as fortunate as we are.

And speaking of others, let us all realize the dreams of the millions of people who are hoping so much to be given ample food to eat, even if it is just a small bowl of rice.

There is a couple of sites that are presently giving their support towards people from all walks of life who are hungry, such as The Hunger Site, and we can all lend our helping hands to them by visiting the following sites. We can give free clicks, purchase the items offered in there, sign up for petitions, or even play a game, to help raise funds for the provision of food that will eventually benefit the hungry.

You can even help spread this important message to the rest of your family and friends via your blog, and then tag as many people as you wish so that the message can be passed on incessantly throughout the global community.

It is entirely up to you as to how you want to help feed the hungry, but no matter how small your contribution is, it will definitely create a major impact on the lives of these wonderful souls.

Just imagine the beautiful smiles engraved on their faces when they get to see their ultimate dreams come true, and we all have the power to do it for them.

All you need is a few minutes of your busy schedule to feed the hungry, which we believe you can commit to. So we do hope that you can start getting your donations coming in from today. Your kindness and generosity will mean so much to them.

And last but not least, always realize the importance of food in our lives and appreciate every single moment that we get to eat food.

This was a tag courtesy of Marzie.

And these are the sites that you can visit to start making your contributions:

And with that, we would like to tag:

Apple, Lee Chien, Sani and Jesse.

-Nafa Danfad

Breast Cancer Awareness: Help Make June Survivor Month!

noreply@blogger.com (NafaSg) — Thu, 5 Jun 2008 14:34:00 +0800

Before we go straight to the point, we understand that some of you had read this article on breast cancer before. This is, in fact, the third time that you will be reading it.

Nevertheless, we do not mind posting it again, because breast cancer is not a plaything. If we do nothing about it, our lives can be destroyed, but if we act now, our lives can be saved.

Breast cancer occurs when cancer cells start to develop in the breast tissues. In the recent years, breast cancer has become rampant among the women of the world, being ranked fifth in the list of deadly cancers.

Tragically, news had been spreading for more than a decade about famous female individuals who struggled to fight this killer disease, but the fight was in vain.

Those included in the list were singers Minnie Riperton and Dusty Springfield, Linda who was the beloved wife of Beatles member Paul McCartney, and Oscar award-winning actress Bette Davis.

There still are women out there who are braving this disease, some of whom have won the battle. Still, prevention is better than cure! So to all the women reading this, do take this matter as seriously as you can, before it is too late.

Let us explore the symptoms of breast cancer for earlier detection and prevention:

1. One will experience a change in the way the breast or the nipples feel. The nipple may soften or a thick lump may be seen situated near the breast or the underarm area.

2. One will also encounter a transformation in how the breast or nipples look. The shape and size of the breast or nipples may change and grow a little inwards. The breast skin may turn reddish or bloated and may develop edges that take after the skin of an orange.

3. The more evident symptom is the discharge that comes out from the nipples. It is normally yellowish in color.

If you observe that these symptoms have befallen upon you, start your engine and give your breasts an early prevention….

1. Avoid too much of alcohol. Limit yourself to drinking one glass or stop drinking it for good!

2. Maintain an acceptable weight because obesity is one of the factors that can heighten the risk of breast cancer. Improve on your dieting by restricting your fats intake.

3. Be more physically sound by carrying out regular exercises. Exercising contributes to the maintenance of your weight, thus reducing the risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer.

4. Go for a mammogram for early detection of breast cancer. You should do so especially when you have reached the age of 50 and above.

5. Avoid sleeping with your bra on. Wearing a bra for more than 12 hours can contribute to the growth of cancer cells in your breasts. And do not keep on wearing the same bra for a few days. You should change to a brand new bra every single day.

To the women who are still fighting the disease, be strong and do not feel embarrassed about going through. Keep your spirits alive!

And to the rest of the women out there, take this seriously and do follow the tips given to ensure guaranteed protection from this ‘lethal weapon’.

With that in mind, let us all put our hands together and make the month of June the ‘Survivor Month’. Marzie and Jean have been very kind enough to let us be a part of this noble project, and we are more than honored to take it up.

The ‘Help Make June Survivor Month’ campaign is proudly organized by the Breast Cancer Site and its ultimate goal now is to attain 8 million clicks. With these 8 million clicks, you are actually contributing thousands of dollars for free mammograms that can account for early detection and protection from breast cancer.

Please read this heartfelt story and let this story tell you how important it is for you to lend a hand generously today…

A very long time ago my grandaunt Sylvia on my mother's side passed away because of breast cancer. Recently, our family had another scare, but this time it was on my father's side.

The doctors found six lumps the size of raisins in the right breast of his youngest sister. One of the lumps was cancerous.

The good news for her was that they found it early. She had regular mammograms and that is how they detected it. The bad news is that a lot of women out there who do not have health insurance and cannot afford to get tested. That is why there is an increase in fatalities related to this disease - a lot of women find out way too late to be saved.

You can help the lives of many women by spreading the word about The Breast Cancer Site and by clicking the pink button as many times as you can. If The Breast Cancer Site receives 8 million clicks on the pink button in June, their premier sponsor -Bare Necessities- will donate $10,000 for more free mammograms.

You'll be helping to save someone's mother, daughter, sister and friend. So please join me in spreading the word about this cause in the blogging community.

I know everyone has a lot of tags piling up, but I hope that the following people can post this one up ASAP. We only have a little over 3 weeks to reach 8 million clicks.

You have seen in the story that they have about 3 weeks to make this campaign a success. So let’s get it on!

We will not tag anyone in particular, but we do hope that you will join us in this community project because if you do, you can make a huge difference to the well being of our community. Just leave a comment here to inform us or leave a comment at Rozella’s blog if you have put up this post in your blog.

-Nafa Danfad

The Power Of Song And Music

noreply@blogger.com (NafaSg) — Mon, 2 Jun 2008 15:31:00 +0800

If one were to crack a conversation on music, it would probably take ages to end it.

The songs of yesteryears and today may be different sounding, but what they will always have in common is that they serve as the medium for everyone to express himself or herself, regardless of what he or she wishes to express.

Some songs express enjoyment and happiness. They are the songs that you would want to groove and move to, and make you let your hair down, especially after a hard day at work.

Some songs express grief and sorrow. Songs like these are normally played on the radio by people who have got something that is shattering their lives, such as the loss of someone they hold very dear in their hearts, but have difficulties translating those feelings into words.

There are songs that portray one’s anger and fury towards something or someone. When your heart has to face a deep cut, it just makes you want to throw tantrums, and that is what these songs are all about.

Besides that, there are songs that simply ease your mind and soul. Ballads are the best examples. When listening to these beautiful and melodious tunes, all you want to do is immerse yourself into another world of peace and quiet, where nothing gets in your way and you can forget about everything that has been stressing and tiring you for the day. They are without a doubt the ultimate stress reliever.

Not to forget, we also have inspirational songs that can lift you up whenever you are down. These songs can in fact make a difference in people’s lives, as long as you listen assiduously to the message behind every word in them. Such songs can even bring love, peace and joy to the entire universe. That is where the phrase ‘music is universal’ comes into the picture!

But above all, songs are always created to express love. Love songs are created for people who are deeply in love and have found the right person to fill up the special place in their hearts. On the contrary, they are also created for those whose love lives have fallen into pieces. And sometimes, love songs are also specially dedicated for someone special in our lives, like our family and friends.

Songs can at times be our way of telling someone what we are feeling at that point. And based on our experiences, that someone can actually sense what we are feeling and thinking about whenever we listen or hum to the song in his or her presence. So whenever we feel sad and express it through music rather than by talking it out, he or she is somehow able to grasp the fact that we are facing a crisis or dilemma and would even strive to help us overcome it.

Whatever the lyrics in the songs mean, they are always regarded as the form of expressing feelings and thoughts about something and someone. Life without songs, to us, is like a drawing without the colors.

So friends, remember to fill your life with songs and music that you can enjoy and relate to, because you may never know how much impact that song can make on you and your life.

With all that you need to know about songs, we are now going to share with you the seven songs that are soothing to our ears and that we can relate easily to at this juncture.

This is an interesting meme that we have been tagged on by two lovely ladies, Jean and Marzie.

The Rules:-

List seven songs you are into right now. No matter what the genre, whether they have words, or even if they’re not any good, but they must be songs you’re really enjoying now, shaping your spring. Post these instructions in your blog along with your 7 songs. Then tag other people to see what they’re listening to.

Alright, without further ado, presenting our Top Seven!

1. Mariah Carey – Hero
2. Earth, Wind And Fire – Boogie Wonderland
3. Jordin Sparks – This Is My Now
4. Queen – Another One Bites The Dust
5. Bon Jovi – It’s My Life
6. Lighthouse Family – Be Happy
7. Boyzone – Picture Of You

We certainly love these songs! Now let us all hear from the following people:

Apple

Lee Chien

Sani

Jesse

-Nafa Danfad

Getting The Right People For Your Company

noreply@blogger.com (NafaSg) — Sat, 24 May 2008 13:26:00 +0800

First impressions count, but if you are unlucky enough to get to know that your first impressions were wrong, things would turn against you and you may lament it.

This is something you should be concerned about when finding the prospective people to boost your company’s standing. And when you are looking for that pool of candidates, it is not about following your heart, but rather, it is about following your mind and analytical skills.

Bear in mind that people you like may not be the ones who can rise to the occasion when they are put to a test.

So let’s take a look at what it takes for you, the employer of your company, to be able to scout for the right people.

1. Pen down and affirm the job description and requirements. You can prepare a draft of the description before confirming and disseminating it publicly.

2. NEVER insert physical traits as part of the requirements. Personal bias should always be abstained when setting the criteria for the prospective candidates. The traits should be determined based on the essential requirements of that particular job position and the tasks that would be assigned for the holder of the position.

3. Be upfront and inform the candidates of the company practices that they ought to take note of, and the expectations that you have set for them. This would in turn provide you the answer as to who is up to the challenge and would be able to adapt to the culture of your company.

4. Be assured of the criteria that you have set and do not let any other external factors ignite your doubts on those set of criteria.

5. After the interview process, rate the candidates with reference to the criteria. The one who fulfills all or most of them would have to be the utmost suitable candidate to fill up that job vacancy, and the one who will excel and probably exceed your expectations when given the tasks assigned.

The key to a company’s huge success is the team of staffs who will soar to the sky. So to all employers and personnel, treat this issue with high importance, because if you do, you will be guaranteed a taste of your fruits of labor.

-Nafa Danfad

Overcoming The Setbacks Of Menopause

noreply@blogger.com (NafaSg) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:56:00 +0800

Every woman has to deal with it every month, but all that would come to an end for her. That is when menopause sets in.

But the arrival of menopause does not indicate that she needs not suffer those unbearable muscle tensions and emotional roller coasters and syndromes. As a matter of fact, when one is on the verge of getting a menopause, she has to be prepared for more things to come.

Therefore, all women, especially those of you who are about to reach your golden years, should mentally and physically arm yourselves with the perils of menopause, and educate yourselves on the possible menopausal problems and ways to surmount them.

Let’s get started by recognizing some of the common symptoms that would signal to you that you are going to encounter menopause anytime soon:

1. Transformation of period patterns: your period may seldom occur or occur too often, may take too long or too short a time to stop, and may produce a heavier or lighter flow.

2. Flushes and sweats: You will feel a little too hot and even perspire at night. This could lead to lack of sleep.

3. Hair fall and facial hair growth: Your hair on your head will slowly begin to fall, while the hair on your face starts to develop.

4. Aridness in the vaginal area: This problem could cause one to lose interest and drive to carry out sexual intercourse with her partner.

5. Irregular heartbeats: Your heart will tend to beat too fast.

6. Emotional instabilities: You will tend to get easily depressed, even over the most trivial matters. Mood swings will start to take over your soul and you could be crying yourself to sleep almost every night.

7. Mental instabilities: You would not end up becoming senile, but as far as menopause is concerned, it can affect you mentally. You would feel that everything is so complex and have difficulties concentrating.

The symptoms may sound hard to handle, but in actual fact, they can. What you need is simply a healthier lifestyle that will act as your weapon to conquer menopausal problems. Let’s go in depth on what can be done to curb these symptoms in you:

1. Opt for a healthy diet. Eat more fruits, vegetables and anything rich in fiber, and cut down on those fat intakes. You should also include calcium products as part of your diet as calcium can strengthen your bones and allow you to stay fit even when the symptoms arise.

2. Mild exercises would help you pull through those times too. Keeping yourself physically active can actually help take away the pain of enduring menopause within you.

3. Reduce the amount of alcohol and caffeine. Too much of those could aggravate the symptoms and anxiety when facing menopause. Drink lots of water because this can reduce the amount of stress in you, thus keeping you free from depression and mood swings.

4. If you are smoking, you should quit. Here are some ways to quit smoking. If you can do so, you can gradually get rid of the hot flushes and be protected from being prone to major health diseases.

5. Consult a doctor to find out more about the problems you have with your irregular period and the medications that can be prescribed to aid you. A professional can also guide you on the treatments that would be essential for you.

So ladies, do not think that menopause marks the end of the world. There is still hope.

Remember, taking control over these menopausal symptoms starts with you!

-Nafa Danfad

True Love Is….

noreply@blogger.com (NafaSg) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:58:00 +0800

True love is beyond words. Even after experiencing a milestone of your life, you will find that there is still a lot about true love that you have yet to discover.

We have no concrete research on this. All we have is our honest thoughts, as reflected in this series of questions that our buddy, Marzie, has tagged us.

The Rules

*Copy the questions and answer them honestly.

1. What does true love mean to you?

As far as we can see, true love is not only about accepting someone for his or her good qualities. It is also about accepting his or her imperfections. No one in this world is born perfect and when you truly love someone, you should not be expecting perfection. And if you truly love him or her, you would make an effort to amend those imperfections rather than rattling over them.

2. How do you know you're really in love?

Try giving yourself a day without seeing or hearing from this person. If true love has really gotten into you, that day without his or her presence would definitely make you feel perturbed and deficient. And every single day that you get to lay eyes on him or her, you would wish that that day would never go by too soon.

Find a day when he or she lands into a major mishap. If you love him or her so much, you would beat the odds to help and comfort him or her, even if it means you would lack of sleep or end up skipping meals.

3. How many times in your life have you fallen in love?

We are still enjoying life, and at the same time, searching for the true meaning of love. We may have written a number of articles related to love and marriage, but honestly, we too are still mastering the art of love. Hence, we have not tasted the bittersweet moments of love as yet, but we hope to find that soul mate that we have been looking for.

Crushes and infatuations do not count in this instance.

4. Have you ever fallen out of true love because you were mad at the moment?

Since we have never fallen in love, it should be elementary that we have never fallen out of love due to anger, and we pray hard that it would never happen to us in a million years.

5. Do you feel love and physical attraction are the same thing?

Love ignites the physical attraction, as we used to mention in our article on emotional and physical effects. If the physical attraction does not complement with the emotional attraction, it simply means that love did not exist between the two. Therefore, these two are separate issues, but you have a choice to make them mutual.

6. If your true love became ill or disfigured would you continue to love them the same way?

Yes, because remember, true love is also about accepting his or her imperfections.

7. Should anyone else be able to tell you who to love or not love?

It would be fine to open up to others’ opinions, but eventually, it is you who should have that final say because you know your feelings best. Read more about it in our article here.

8. Do you believe people that ended up divorced were ever truly in love?

They were probably not meant to fall in love, but they could have been destined to meet in order to learn some values of life from each other, and they should very well take their short lived marriage as an experience that they could learn a lot from.

9. Would you give up something you want for someone you love?

Yes, because to love is to sacrifice. Some things that you have given up on now could be taken back later, but true love happens once, and there can never be another.

10. If you truly love someone do you feel it should be unconditional?

That goes without saying.

There you have it! Our thoughts on true love deep from our hearts.

How about you? Come and share with us.

Rolando

Jesse

Lee Chien

-Nafa Danfad

Gratefulness Goes A Long Way

noreply@blogger.com (NafaSg) — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:46:00 +0800

What would you feel if we were to utter this to you?

If you are agitated over the fact that you still have yet to find a job that fits the bill, you are lucky…

If an argument breaks between you and your loved ones, you are lucky…

If you are struck by flu or fever, you are lucky…

Sounds uncanny, isn’t it? But get your brain cells moving and ponder on what we have mentioned above.

When sourcing for a job, it is true enough that it could be a hassle and could get you extremely exasperated if the process keeps prolonging. Nevertheless, give your mind some space and you will realize that you are somehow more fortunate than you think.

At the very least, you do have two hands and two legs to help you along in finding a job, unlike people who are immobile due to an illness or disease, and could less likely be able to go out there and find themselves a job.

It may take some time for you to grab hold of that dream job, but remember that at least you have already been granted the ability to look for one. So there is not a need for you to grumble. Stay patient and continue striving to get that job you have always wanted. Be grateful about it.

What about relationship or marriage catastrophes?

Yes, arguments between loved ones or life partners could tear you apart, especially when one does not wish to give in at all.

But then again, why not look on the bright side of it?

And the beauty of it is that the people you love are present right in front of your very eyes, and they probably strike an argument with you because they love you and they want what is best for you. You are way luckier than some people out there who barely have any loved one to pour out their heart contents to or even argue with.

Even if that relationship or marriage eventually crumbles due to that argument, at least you have already tasted the moments of being loved, rather than to have not tasted those moments at all. So be grateful.

Through times of sickness, all you would want to do is lay down on your bed and sulk over it. If you were not given any choice, you would have to end up going to school or work even when your bad health is getting in the way. That is when you would be sulking over it even more.

But think about those who are suffering from major diseases like cancer or are physically handicapped. They could have chosen to give up on their studies and career and remind themselves of how useless they are. Instead, they choose to pursue their dreams like many others, and never let their health setbacks hinder them from leading successful lives. Most of all, they choose to take these setbacks positively.

So you should forevermore stay positive and geared up, even when you have a mild flu or fever. Of course it is important to rest, but do no let all that dampen your spirit to go on with your daily lives. Be grateful that you still have the ability to do many things as per normal.

The feeling of gratefulness is the key to a life that you will always enjoy living, whether during good times or bad. As a matter of fact, gratefulness makes one more humble and thoughtful towards everything and everyone that surrounds him or her.

We here are grateful for many things in our lives, but we can only share with you eight things we are most grateful of, according to the tag that our beautiful friend, Jean, has given us here.

So here goes!

1. Family: They are the ones who would love you till the very end, and would stand by you during your happy times, sorrowful times or even your chaotic times.

2. True friends: They are the people whom you can call your brothers and sisters. They will laugh with you when you are laughing, and will cry with you when you are crying.

3. Blogging friends: Without them, our blog would be nothing but just another site filled with articles, but not filled with liveliness. Thank you all for your support towards us!

4. Blog: We are thankful to be able to set up this blog. It is through this blog that we could share our knowledge of life to all of you, and make more great friends and buddies.

5. Careers: We are contented with where we are today. Yes, we do hope to achieve greater heights, but that does not imply that we are dissatisfied with what we have achieved today. After all, it is what we possess today that could bring us to a higher level in future.

6. Food and shelter: These are the utmost important necessities for us all, and we are grateful to have sufficient food and shelter. Thanks to our beloved parents who have toiled to provide for us.

7. Health: As the saying goes, health is wealth. We are contented to know that we are all in good health and will forever strive to take good care of it.

8. Writing skills: We are indeed grateful to be blessed with this ability. Without it, we would not have been able to write articles that could help all of our readers and friends here build a better life.

Remember, our fellow readers, gratefulness goes a long way.

Now let’s hear from the following people about the eight things they are grateful for:

Marzie, Apple, Jesse, Lee Chien, Sani.

-Nafa Danfad

The Pillars To Successful Teamwork

noreply@blogger.com (NafaSg) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:01:00 +0800

Some things can be done individually, but for some, you would need a person or two to back you up. You cannot always have a mindset that you can get things done with your own two hands. Certain things are best done as a team.

This is where teamwork comes into the picture.

Some individuals do face difficulties when working with their teammates. Some of the possible bottlenecks that would lead to negative team dynamics are:

1. The inability to be receptive of one another’s diverse opinions and thoughts

2. The negative working attitude that a few of the teammates could have portrayed during the course of work.

3. One’s perception that better quality of work can be produced when being carried out individually, as teammates may still be unclear of the project expectations to be met.

If we take some time to reminisce on this, we would realize that it is actually a privilege if you were given a task and got to work on it with a few other people.

That is because with the involvement of your teammates in the task, new ideas can be generated and that would, in actual fact, boost the quality of the work produced. Most of all, it would lighten your load as the task can be delegated amongst the team.

Envisage what it is like having to handle all the aspects of the project all by yourself. You would be dealing with sleepless nights, and your level of stress could very well heighten to a level above optimum.

We cannot deny the fact that teamwork can at times be a huge hurdle to cross, but with the individual efforts combined, effective teamwork can still be possible and high quality work can definitely be produced.

Let us explore some of the most helpful ways to enhance team productivity:

1. Set clearly defined and realistic expectations that the team can agree upon.

2. When delegating tasks, do not practice personal bias. In other words, work should be divided equally.

3. Learn to be receptive of one another’s ideas and opinions, and take them as something that all of you can learn and benefit from during the course of work.

4. If an idea generated by one of your teammates does not seem to be suitable, clarify it in a more calmly manner. It is best that you still consider his or her idea and then make the appropriate adjustments to it. NEVER look down on your peers’ capabilities as team players.

5. Constantly motivate one another to carry out the tasks effectively. An excellent team is made up of members who would always support and encourage one another even when times are rough.

If you can put these tips into actions, your teammates could most probably be the people whom you would look forward to working with everyday, and your work can be executed with a positive mind…. or should we say…. positive minds!

-Nafa Danfad

Kaushal Sheth: Your Faithful Guide To Excellent Web Hosting

noreply@blogger.com (NafaSg) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:14:00 +0800

Mulling over hosting your very own website? Wondering how you can make your website a place that people would visit over and over again?

Wonder no more because a kind-hearted person who goes by the name of Kaushal Sheth is here to make your dream of having your own website materialize, and best of all, he can make your website a place filled with ‘attitude’!

Kaushal Sheth has established an online web hosting business that provides the essential guide to creating a website worth hosting. Visit the site and you will get to feast your eyes on a huge variety of web templates extracted from Wordpress, Textpattern, and Blogger.

Profiles of the templates are being displayed and you can even view the demo versions of the templates as well. This would indeed facilitate your decision making when it comes to selecting the template that best suits your taste and will grab the attention of many.

Also, when you pay his site a visit, do not forget to check out the ‘Links’ section as it showcases the most popular sites that contain the most informative details on how you can beautify your website and make it the apple of all eyes!

Would you want to have your web page personalized and be the one that stands out among the crowd?

It sure is possible because personalization services are also provided as stated in Kaushal’s site. He can give you a hand in the customizing of your web templates at an affordable price! All you need to do is to contact him via the online form that can be found in the site itself.

So are you ready for a web hosting experience that will take your breath away? Then let Kaushal Sheth be your partner in it!

Log on to his humble abode at http://www.kaushalsheth.com/. Kaushal Sheth’s online web hosting service is affirmatively the one that will create liveliness to your website and will put a smile on your face!

Jealousy: Know Your Limits

noreply@blogger.com (NafaSg) — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:58:00 +0800

Our lives are constantly filled with an assortment of emotions. Without emotions, it would just be as good as living the life of a robot. Emotions are meant to be controlled by us. However, there are some of us here who let emotions overpower us instead.

Perhaps it is fine if positive emotions take control of us, but it would not be the same case if the negative emotions control us.

One of those negative emotions that we should always take note of and handle with care is none other than jealousy.

Jealousy in a relationship is supposedly a symbol of love for that special someone, showing how much you want to hold on to him or her for life. On the contrary, when your level of jealousy goes overboard, things may turn for the worse, not only for you, but also, for your partner.

Your partner will gradually perceive you as someone who could not give that 100% trust and faith in him or her, when apparently, love is all about trusting each other.

Jealousy towards someone who is far more superior to you in a certain aspect can actually get the better of you if you do not make the effort to control it. At times, whenever your frame of mind gets distorted, you would even feel tempted to take revenge of and scheme to bring this person down, even though he or she has never intentionally brought you down.

Jealousy can even occur amongst family members. As always, many children would turn sour towards their siblings because they sense that their siblings are receiving the better treatment and care from their parents, as compared to themselves. Still, you would not want to end up severing ties with your flesh and blood just because of it, right?

We have to face the fact that no one else can be blamed for igniting that jealousy in you because it is all within your inner self. You are actually not to be blamed either, but remember! In the case of jealousy, only YOU know yourself best and know how to deal with it.

In a relationship, you must be cognizant about the fact that only a certain level of jealousy within you is acceptable. Always affirm yourself that your partner will always love you and that there shall be no other party that will intervene. Should there really be a concrete proof that your partner is ‘stabbing you at the back’, do not be too swift in jumping to any sort of conclusion. Express your jealousy towards your partner and try to clarify the matter more calmly with him or her.

It may not be a piece of cake, but it would just aggravate the situation if you do not keep your cool in handling it.

Jealousy towards someone from afar can also be curbed if you strive to do it. Think about this! His or her strengths may be your weaknesses, but your strengths could be his or her weaknesses.

So concentrate on your strengths and upgrade them, rather than wondering too often about others’ strengths and sulking over it, or worse still, taking revenge on it.

As for jealousy among siblings, there is no harm for you to speak your mind to your parents. Do not be harsh when clarifying with them, but you can be firm about your point of view. As far as we know, excellent parents would never divide their attention towards the children unequally, and if you wish to talk to them about it, they would definitely hear you out.

You should also hear them out and give some thoughts about what they have to say. Sometimes, it may just turn out to be a trivial misunderstanding, which can be worked out.

In actual fact, jealousy is not a crime or a mistake, but rather, a part of human nature. Still, that does not give you the avenue to go over the top and affect those who are not responsible for your jealousy.

Do know your limits when expressing jealousy. Always believe that it can be solved in a mild manner, as long as you work hard for it.

-Nafa Danfad

Dealing With Computer Crashes

noreply@blogger.com (NafaSg) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:31:00 +0800

Have you ever had to bear the perils of a computer crash? A heavy load to carry, isn’t it?

It is understandable when someone who experiences a computer crash gets agitated and panic-stricken. You would start thinking that you are dead meat and all your important documents would be wiped out from your computer forever!!!

No worries, there is still a way out of the calamity. Remember! Every problem has its solution, and computer crashes are of no exception.

But just because it can be solved, that does not imply that you can still take this matter for granted.

Let us together explore this issue and see what should be done in order to avoid it from happening repeatedly.

Sometimes your computer hard drive could crash because of the existence of a virus or malware that can be found in the Internet, some of your files or software that you had downloaded. How would you know that?

As long as you can still see the LED light flashing but are unable to log on to the system, that would most likely be the root of the problem. Nevertheless, there is still hope that your data can be recovered.

But do not be too hopeful if it happens again! Hence, in order to ensure that it will not happen again, you should always equip your computer with software that helps protect viruses from attacking your hard drive.

Other times, your computer could crash due to a glitch in the hardware. That problem could be detected when you notice that the LED light is not even flashing at all. Be aware that this problem could also occur when the hard drive gets too hot.

In view of that, the affected hardware has to be repaired so that there is a chance that all the data stored in the hard drive could be retrieved. However, it would be very exorbitant to get it fixed.

Therefore, in order to refrain from having to fork out a huge sum of money for that, you should ensure that you do not turn your computer on for too long to avoid overheating of the hardware. As for laptops, you should purchase a cooler to be placed on the laptop base when you really need to use it for long hours.

No matter what the situation is, there are professionals who can assist you in recovering the data that you need the most. But you as the user should not be complacent about it either! Always remember to back up your data with any disk, thumb drive or external hard disk lest the worst-case scenario takes place, whereby your data could not be retrieved at all.

So everyone, always stay knowledgeable on the possible hard drive problems and solutions, and do your part to handle your computer or laptop hard drives with utmost care.

-Nafa Danfad

What The World Needs Now Is Love….

noreply@blogger.com (NafaSg) — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 12:33:00 +0800

Our world seems so beautiful on the surface. It is always filled with colors of nature and brightness shining upon it from above. Everything you see around you here looks so pleasant in your eyes.

But did you ever see our world with your hearts…and realize that something has been depleting all these years? And it is something that the world really needs above many other things.

It is love.

And the only ones who can make the love present right here…is you.

It all starts with each and every one of us. Love and peace are usually associated with wars between countries or the people who are living in shambles and poverty and need love the most.

But as a matter of fact, love and peace should be present among our families, friends, and our selves.

Love among family members is all about giving the undying love and support among one another in good times and bad, talking things out as one family when conflicts of interest arise, and treasuring one another and the moments that all of you get to share like you will never get to share them again tomorrow.

Love among friends is about being pillars for one another and sharing the joys and sorrows together as one, ensuring that nobody or nothing causes your friendship to crumble, and not letting differences in opinions be a hindrance to that special bond between all of you.

Loving yourself also brings peace to you and the people around you. If you learn to love yourself, people will love and respect you for the person you are.

These acts may look small, but if all of us remember the importance of these acts, we can actually help sustain our global society, and in the end, provide the love and peace that the world is in need of.

So together, hand in hand, let us all preserve the love and peace and make this world a more colorful and vibrant place to live in.

This message is also in conjunction with a tag from our dear friend, Marzie, and we would be more than thankful if you can join us in spreading love and peace as well.

To the following people we wish to tag, we hope that you can give us a hand in this one. If this world starts to be filled with more love than ever, you would have yourselves to thank for eventually.

Apple

Lee Chien

Rolando

Sani

The rules:

1. If you get tagged or not (and want to play along), take some minutes to meditate about love and peace, pray for countries that are facing troubles, for those people you love and those you don’t.
2. Write a post with links to blogs that you think would like to participate.
3. Link to this post so that people can easily find the exact origin of the meme.

A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed

noreply@blogger.com (NafaSg) — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 20:40:00 +0800

Observe the title of this post, and you will realize the sentimental value of it. Basically, it helps you understand the exact definition of a true friend.

A friend in need is a true friend.

He or she is one who would smile with you when you are smiling, laugh with you when you are laughing, cry with you when you are crying, and even get all worked up when you feel that way.

When someone tries to provoke you or stab you from the back, rest assured, a true friend would stand up for you and sometimes make sacrifices just to see to you that you are safe and sound.

He or she would immerse himself or herself into your darkest hours. Most people would just utter words like, ‘Just calm down,’ or ‘Life has to go on.’ But what makes a true friend exceptional among all friends is that he or she would do more than just to utter those words. At times, he or she could not even have a shut-eye thinking of nothing but to help you get through and get out of your problems.

Most of all, he or she is one who would lead you to the right paths in life. If you think true friends are those who would splurge all their money on you so that you can enjoy yourself, well think again. Would you prefer to be friends with someone who can give you the world like giving a toy, but at the same time, influences you into unfavorable acts like drug addiction, shop lifting, or gang fights? Or would you rather be with someone who may not possibly be able to afford anything except his or her time, attention and sincerity to guide you for life?

In this world, we can make hundreds of friends, but when it comes to true friends, we could probably count with our ten fingers. But ten or less of these true friends are actually better than no true friends at all.

So everyone, if you have found a true friend in someone out there, always remember to be grateful and appreciative towards him or her, because you may never find another true friend like him or her ever again. And to all of you who have been staying true to us, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Even your simple ‘hello’ in our shout box means a lot to us all.

We are blessed to have friends in the blogging world who have been faithful to our blog and us too. A very good example is Sani, who has kindly tagged us with a Friendship meme.

Let’s see how huge this circle of friends can be. All you have to do is add your link on this Friendship Meme! Let’s get it on!

1. Catsy Carpe Diem
2. Catsy Download
3. Out of the Blue
4. A Day to Savor and Relish
5. A Piece of Idea
6. Write Shy
7. Stupid Wise
8. onlinememorylane
9. See Me For What You Will
10. Michelle’s Small World
11. Chez Francine
12. Cronaca
13. Le bric à brac de Cherie
14. Life
15. Hanna
16. AngrianiWorld
17. Farah
18. Anoushka
19. Noushy Syah
20. Eagle
21. Dasir
22. M2M
23. Sani-journal
24. NAFA
25. Mariuca
26. Bokjae
27. A Total Blog

For this meme, we would love to tag: Marzie, Rolando and Jesse.

The Future Rests In Your Hands….Or Does It?

noreply@blogger.com (NafaSg) — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:43:00 +0800

As far as your future is concerned, it is you who will be plunging into it and no one else right? And whatever lies ahead of you, it is for you to go through and for you to bear the consequences, whether good or bad.

But do not get too oblivious by the fact that your future is something that you are not the only one pondering about. There are two more people who would give as much thoughts about it as you do, or at times more than you do. They are none other than your parents.

As parents, naturally, they would set hopes and dreams for their children. They can be hoping that their children become doctors or lawyers, or basically be successful and reputable in the eyes of the society. They would even tend to go ‘into the details’ such as the college or university that their children should go to or the company or corporation that they should work for.

You, as the child, would either oblige to their expectations of you, or hinder them from intervening with your personal hopes and dreams. But frankly, either way would not be of great help for you and them.

So how can such an issue be tackled?

Actually, what it takes is an effectual two-way communication. Both parents and children should open their eyes and ears to each other’s opinions of the future prospects and aspirations.

As parents, it is fine to hope and dream that you children would someday be triumphant in his or her life. That would be something that every parent wants for the child. You are also entitled to express your views about your child’s decisions to pursue the field of interest, as well as its pros and cons.

However, that does not give you the reason to restrict them. As much as you can, do give them some space to make their own decisions and make them feel that they have grown up to be able to know what is best for their future. Children, as they grow, would want to be treated like adults, and that is a natural fact. And bear in mind that if you force them into doing something they dislike, they could get under extreme pressure and most likely perform badly in their work or studies.

Anyway, as long as they decide on pursuing something favorable in the eyes of the family and society as a whole, we believe you should give them your utmost support in their personal ambitions. So be constructive when you should be, but at the same time, be more open-minded and understand that they are human beings who have goals that they desire to achieve all their lives.

As for the children, just because you are the one stepping into your future life, that does not imply that you should shun away your parents’ opinions of your goals. Sometimes you have to be aware that they know you better than yourself, and they are the ones who would know exactly what is right and wrong for you. So do not let your ego develop a wall between you and them. Communication needs to present at all times.

Listen to their thoughts of your plans for your future. If you strongly believe in their words, you should hence be receptive of their opinions. Otherwise, what you can do is gather researches on the area of your interest and what you can gain from entering that field of work or study. Show them the evidences or bring them to the seminars that talk about everything associated with your future options in life. Get them to further understand why you really want to go for that goal of yours.

In this way, they would possess a strong belief that you are ready to stand on your two feet and make the best choices for yourself, rather than being someone who merely follows where the wind blows.

So that is two-way communication for you! And affirmatively, it works.

The future lies in us, but as human beings, we do need other human beings to back us up when we get a little lost along the way, particularly your parents who always know you best.

To anyone here who is currently seeking for a job or thinking of attaining a higher level of certification, hope you would heed this advice to grab hold of a bright and prosperous future ahead.

The Essential Guide To Saving Money

noreply@blogger.com (NafaSg) — Wed, 6 Feb 2008 18:39:00 +0800

The poor would work their fingers to the bones for it, but the riches would sometimes take it for granted. Nevertheless, no matter what the picture of your financial background is like, there is no turning back from the fact that saving is important.

What you do with your money today will directly affect your life tomorrow, and for many years to come. It will affect the way your emergencies and financial needs would be resolved. It will also create an impact on the lives of your loved ones, or anyone who is closely related to you for that matter.

Saving money is something that should be instilled in you from young. Children, too, need to be taught on the importance of saving money.

If you do not save your money, who will?

Hope that this article can help you, the readers, be more secured financially and emotionally throughout your entire life, one way or another. With that, here are some of the simple money saving tips that will protect you and your family from the possible financial mishaps and let you taste your ‘fruits of labor’:

1. Avoid being in debt and manage your investment plans well. It is not a good thing when you owe more money than you earn and save. Refrain from debts that involve high interest rates.

2. Set aside as much money as you can for emergency purposes by opening a savings account. In that way, you will be more prepared and equipped financially, especially when unforeseen circumstances arise.

3. Set aside some money as well for your golden years. Golden years should be the years of enjoyment and relaxation. Hence, whenever possible, opt for a pension scheme that allows you to gain income even after retirement.

4. When it comes to saving, one of the things that should cross your mind is budgeting, which is indeed essential. Imagine saving at least $100 a month, and by the time the year ends, you would have accumulated $1200. And your overall savings would just keep growing and growing over time if you consistently make it a habit to execute your budgeting plans.

5. Be updated on the current and upcoming inflation rates. Inflation normally changes annually, and in order to keep up with it, we should remind ourselves to save more year by year. This year we save $100 a month, next year we can save maybe $200 a month. It would be good to raise your monthly savings by the percentage rate of inflation. For instance, if the rate is 3%, you should save 3% more than the previous year.

6. Start saving as early as possible, and teach your children on the importance of savings. The earlier you start, the more benefits you and your loved ones will gain.

Saving money needs time and effort of the individual. But as the saying goes, “cry now and laugh later”. Saving your money today is definitely the best choice for you, and your loved ones would even thank you for protecting and loving them.

Domain Registration

noreply@blogger.com (NafaSg) — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:13:00 +0800

Ever wished you could have your own domain name and be your own boss to your website? And did you know that there is a cheaper and effective way to make that dream possible?

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To Love Or To Hate…Ask Yourself!

noreply@blogger.com (NafaSg) — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:58:00 +0800

Have you ever been caught in a situation whereby you know someone and you cannot seem to see eye to eye with him or her…but at the same time, buried beneath you is something that makes you want to stay connected to him or her?

In other words, have love and hate ever collided in you the moment you knew somebody?

This normally happens to teenagers whose hormones are always raging and giving them complications in their hearts, and could even happen to anyone who probably has never tasted the bittersweet moments of love before.

They are not dim-witted when it comes to love, but they are just a little irresolute of whether they have found the person to show that love in them or have made a grave mistake in doing so.

On one hand, they could be wishing that that person has never ever existed in their lives, but on the other hand, they could also be wishing that he or she would be here to stay for the rest of their lives.

Questions would keep running in their minds to no end. But of course, the entire confusion has to end somehow….

And how should you make an end to it?

It may sound ridiculous, but you should just bring yourself to get to know this person.

It may be easier said than done, but if you reflect on it, at that time when arguments spark between the two of you, you are also getting to know each other in the process. Both of you basically have taken your first step in knowing your dislikes.

So do not argue and just walk away from each other. Give yourselves some space from the argument first, and then smile it away and bring yourselves to talk to each other. You can start off by having a hearty meal together because…

As the saying goes, a hungry man is an angry man, and perhaps what you need is a good lunch or dinner date to fill your stomachs and cool yourselves down a little, thus allowing you to be more calmed in your conversations.

That is when the right time comes for a get-to-know session!

There have been true incidents of two people who would debate over the most trivial matters back then, and are now having the time of their lives together. How you see it all lies within you.

Of course, if you really have negative vibes about that person, then do not oblige to lead the relationship on, but if you feel good about him or her amidst all those fights, then it should be worth all that effort of yours to learn more about him or her.
Yet another thought provoking article for the day.

And now, here comes another meme for the day too!

Tagged by the lovely Marzie, this Love Hate meme showcases the things that we love and hate. And bear this in mind! When we love something, we will love it to death, but when we hate something, we hate it to death as well. Alright, here goes…

1. We love to eat: Spicy stuff and chocolatey stuff.
2. We hate to eat: Things that are too cheesy.
3. We love to go: Places where we can enjoy beautiful views and feel the serenity of nature.
4. We hate to go: Extremely crowded areas.
5. We love it when: We can find the time to get together as a team. We are all like brothers and sisters. Aww…
6. We hate it when: People bring us down and even compare us to others who are more superior. We just want to love ourselves for what we can do and not get intimidated for what we cannot do.
7. We love to see: Little children waving at us even though they do not know us. Can you picture those cute hands waving at you? So irresistible!
8. We hate to see: Children being abused.
9. We love to hear: Smooth jazz or soft rock. We love Kenny G the best!
10. We hate to hear: Screams and shoutings.

There you have it, the things that the NAFA team love and hate. And now, we would love to learn about the things that the following people love and hate:

Lee Chien

Sani

Apple

Ways To Overcome Post Natal Depression

noreply@blogger.com (NafaSg) — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:14:00 +0800

Every mother feels the indescribable joy of holding her newborn child in her arms. But amidst all that, she may sometimes have to endure an unbearable animosity towards the child, which can even get the better of her and her relationship with the child.

This is no ordinary problem. It is an illness that not only will affect her, but also, the innocent child. In worst cases, it can lead to death.

We are referring to Post Natal Depression.

Post Natal Depression can be considered a syndrome that attacks some women out there the moment they have given birth.

Yes, life after the birth of your child is not necessarily a fairy tale like what you would see on television dramas or movies. You may not be battling with the physical pain that much, but you would definitely be battling with your emotional roller coasters the most.

Your mentality of everything that surrounds you will change for the worse, in such a way that you would have thoughts of negative happenings that apparently have not taken place at all, and would even go against others around you without any rhyme or reason. Most of all, you would develop negative perceptions and hatred for your own baby.

If you are one of those women who are going through these darkest after-birth moments, you need help!

But do not fret! It may seem like an illness that is beyond control, but it can actually be cured and overcome if you try your best to.

Ladies, let us share with you on what you can do to fight the battle. This information, too, would be useful for any of you whose friends or loved ones are facing Post Natal Depression, because in times like this, you could be the one they need the most.

1. Family support is the key factor that can keep her going despite her post-natal ordeals. Family members should never leave her unattended. You can take turns among yourselves to take care of her. Most importantly, understand that what she is going through will not last forever. Hence, you should be tolerant of her and not be too pushy for that period of time, and always remind her that the illness will gradually fade away.

2. Seek advice from doctors or professionals. They would be able to prescribe the most appropriate medications and provide further therapies that can help improve the situation.

3. Besides doctors, counselors can play a part for you too. Since Post Natal Depression highly involves conflict of emotions and downfall in terms of your self-esteem, counselors would be able to advise you on how such illness can be tackled in a more proper way. Family members can also get help from these professionals on how they can show their support towards the victims of this illness.

4. Instill some self-belief and self-confidence in you. Have faith that the illness will go away as long as you stay unwearied and strong. Yes, it is tough to pull it through, but if you can overcome that unbearable pain of bringing your child to life, why would you not be able to overcome this one?

5. Avoid consuming pills because they will exacerbate the depression in you rather than reducing it. You should especially avoid them during that point in time when you had just given birth to your child. Remember that pills are not the easy way out for you. As mentioned earlier on, seek advice from doctors with regards to the prescription of medications if you really need a form of medication for yourself.

Mothers and mothers-to-be, Post Natal Depression cannot be taken for granted, but it can be remedied. After all, it is only temporary.

To the families and friends of these victims, always shower them with your love and care, and perhaps the illness can fade away sooner than you expect.

Motherhood can be the most unforgettable if you know how to control your emotions and your mind. Think about your child who has got nothing to do with what you have to endure.

And think about those women who have been there done that. If those women could fight and surpass the illness, so could you.

Hope that all of you will be able to enjoy motherhood to the fullest!

Setting The Best Goals For The New Year

noreply@blogger.com (NafaSg) — Mon, 7 Jan 2008 19:02:00 +0800

We all have goals in life. We have the wildest dreams in life that we wish would come true. But can all these be attained with only a snap of your finger? Of course not! We are not born magicians or fairies.

We need to walk a certain pathway to reach that goal, and most importantly, the path we are taking should be right. This is where goal setting comes into the picture. Systematic goal setting is essential so that the risk of going the wrong directions would be lesser, and that your chances of attaining that goal are high.

Here are the key essentials of setting your goal, regardless of what your goal in life is:

v Create a positive avowal of your goal. You should tell yourself, ‘Make it happen and do it well’ rather than ‘Do not make any silly mistake’. This is something you should remind yourself every single time.

v Be specific. Set the year, date and time that you want to attain the goal. In this way, you can keep track of whether you have achieved the goal earlier, on time, or later.

v Lay down priorities. To achieve an ultimate goal, we would have to achieve several small goals first right? So prioritize the more important goals. This can help you avoid too much pressure in you due to the overwhelming number of goals.

v Write down your goals. Writing them down makes your goal setting more organized and easier for your tracking purposes.

v Keep the small goals attainable. You may not progress if your goals are too big. Be realistic. After all, you need these achievable short-term goals to achieve that long-term goal.

v Set performance goals rather than the ending goals. If you set your mind to achieve a performance level, you would not feel disconsolate by the ups and downs that you would have to endure when working your way up.

This is because you have already done your part in working towards the goal. Sometimes you have to bear in mind the external factors that are beyond our control like the economical crisis, bad weather or injuries.

Every flow has its ebbs, so does achieving a goal. But as long as you keep yourself spirited and execute something with a positive mind, you will soar to the sky. So good luck in achieving your hopes and dreams.

"Where there’s a will, there’s a way."

Effective goal setting is actually one of the aspects of life we at NAFASG would wish to achieve. We believe strongly in the importance of setting goals realistically and being able to achieve them within the favorable time frame. It is likewise for our resolutions of 2008!

We would like to take this opportunity to share with all of you our New Year resolutions together as a team. After all, the one and only Marzie has tagged us on this, so it is indeed the right time for us to reveal the resolutions that we hope to be able to work on and fulfill for this brand new year.

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When it comes to New Year’s Resolutions we seem to fall into four categories: 1) quite serious about them, 2) be flippant about them, 3) do it because we feel pressured to, or 4) do not do them. So, the purpose of this little game is to let us know which category you are in. Copy from “*Start Copy Here*” through “*End Copy Here*” and post it. Before "*End Copy Here*" tell us who you are, your site(s) (with link) and your New Year’s Resolution, or not.

Then tag as many others as you like, from one to your entire blogroll, your choice.

If you like, create an intro paragraph to your post that also acknowledges who tagged you.

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS:

Juliana – Juliana's Site - My New Year's resolutions are looking for a part time job, keep blogging, and learn to cook and bake.

Michelle - Rusin Roundup - 1. Learn to be happier and accept myself for who I am, 2. Is to lose about 25 lbs., and 3. Is to stop smoking.

Karen - Grow Rich Along With Me - My resolution for next year is to achieve $3K per month passive income by the end of 2008.

Mel - Attitude, the Ultimate Power & Complain Complain Complain - “I don’t need no stinking resolutions.” I never hold to them anyway so why frustrate myself by starting them now.

Sandee - Comedy Plus - I don't need no stinking resolutions either. Years and years ago I did them because everyone else did, but not once did I follow through. Why set yourself up for failure?

Lynda - lynda's loft - My resolution is to see resolve to that which needs resolution. Like Mel and Sandee, I feel that resolutions give us more stress, however, being a person who sets goals each year, isn't that the same thing as a resolution??? Goals vs. resolutions? Goals are more general and allow for more time to complete them, a resolution requires a mind-set and immediate action, which is not always feasible... Well, that's my story and I'm stickin' to it...

Amelia - Amel's Realm - This is a list of my New Year's Resolution:
1. Health: Continue exercising twice a week, eat enough veggies and fruit, have enough rest, take vitamin C regularly and women's multivitamin during my period.
2. Spiritual: Improve my Daily Bread reading routine and my prayer life and learn more from God's Word.
3. Financial: Continue to make money online (my goal is getting €100 per month at least), be more creative in writing posts, and save most of the money.
4. General Life: Continue to learn Finnish AND practice it as best and often as I can, try out more baking and cooking recipes, continue to maintain and share positive thoughts, continue to learn to control my thoughts, continue to learn to catch myself before I start complaining and count my blessings instead, continue to stop and cherish all the little moments in life that oftentimes go unnoticed, and continue to feed my inner child and last but not least, continue to ENJOY my life thoroughly.

Max - MAX - My New Year's resolutions are to dedicate more time to my friends; to finally be able to read "Der Spiegel" in German; to be calm when organizing my marriage; to go one last time to my favourite club and dance the night away; and continue to be happy!

Eric - Speedcat Hollydale - I love chicken. Problem is that I really never get to have enough chicken! My New Year's resolution is to enact "Chicken Tuesday". On this day I will eat only chicken, blog about chicken, and promote chickens all over the world. (hormone free) Join me, won't you?

Marzie - Mariuca & Mariuca's Perfume Gallery - My resolution for 2008 is to enjoy a healthier lifestyle and to expand my Perfume Collection.

Sindi- Life Is A Roller Coaster - My resolution is to complain less, pray more and be a little more thankful for what I have.

Judy - Sugar Queen's Dream - My New Year's resolution is:
To take better care of my health.
To eat better, well at least 3 meals a day, I'm lucky these days if I stop for one meal a day....
To help make the world a better place to live, I love the human race, but think there’s always room for change.
To be generous until it hurts.
To live each day as if it's my last.
To make a book of our personal family recipes and traditions for each of my 3 my children, so that the traditions and family cooking can be passed on in my family line long after I'm gone and finally.......
To help more with the local Human society, Animals like little kids can not fend for themselves so it's up to each of us to take care of our pets and to step in and care for all animals.....
I hope that through me I can encourage my Children to be better adults and in turn to raise the Children they have or will have, to be good people with good, sound & solid values.... Peace!

Adrian - First Time Dad - My New Year’s Resolution for 2008 is to be a better father…now I don’t usually make New Year's resolutions because I never keep them but this one I better keep! Happy New Year to one and all!

Colin - Life - New Years Resolution? No way...Better to achieve more throughout the year rather than pander to the whims of a one day 'wishful thought'

Mauro - 1 Million Love Messages - My resolution for next year are: 1. Change my job (maybe work online). I'm really unhappy in the actual one. 2. Dedicate more time to my family and girlfriend... maybe start to get ready for our wedding :-) 3. Work hard in 1 Million Love Messages and reach 2500 Love messages (or more) in the end of 2008.

MidgetManOfSteel - Mental Poo - To get out of dealing with people who I have no desire in helping at the job I’m doing…catch the eye of someone who can see that I can write and be funny…and get my own ticket to happiness from my humor….and a Ferrari. While I’m doing this, I resolve to get a Ferrari.

Stacy - My Thoughts - My New Year’s Resolution for 2008 - Is to be more understanding to my children and to other people, Not to curse at others while I am driving, try to eat right and exercise, try to volunteer in my community, and to believe more in my spiritual side.

Jason - DatCurious.com & DatMoney.com - Although, I normally don't do New Year's Resolutions (because I find it as an excuse to actually do something I should've already been doing), this year I will plan on giving back to the blogging community, especially my audience. I'm not sure how I will do it yet, but I definitely will.

Kesa - Little Aussie Cynic - My New Years Resolution is the standard..... to finally get off the smokes and to loose 8kg.... both which are possible just difficult.....Happy New Year to you and yours….Aussie

Ann - A Nice Place in the Sun - "To let the rest of my life begin as soon as possible."

Trinity - Rooms of My Heart: My New Year's resolutions in simple and fast way will be blog less and spend more time with my children and read more good books. I want to start studying about global warming and blog it.

Zubli Zainordin – A Total Blog - I do not have any new year resolution, since many years ago. Totally awesome still my total life is, as I experience real magic and enjoy mini miracles, while journeying in cycles, synchronicity, and flow. I praise The Lord.

Melody - Unchained Melody- My New Year resolution is , not to spend money more than we earn(well, i hope so lolz) and to appreciate things in life more:-)

Ev Nucci - My Life is Murphy's Law: My resolutions are simple; they are to make a plan to achieve measurable goals this year and to identify an accountability partner (want to guess who that may be?) by January 30, 2008. I achieve that, then, I have achieved everything I need to achieve. For it is in your plan that you achieve your goals.

Bokjae - Listening, Learning, Living - To live the contemplative life this Year! For more details of what we meant by this please read the first post this year on our blog!

Spiff - Spiff, The Spaceman - Urmmm, I don't have any cos I never keep them. But if I did have any, it would be to be more tolerant with inconsiderate doofusses out there!

Maketraffic - Project Heavy Traffic: My 2008 resolution is to step out of my comfort zone, stretch and reach out. Because No one can predict to what heights you can soar. Even you will not know until you spread your wings.

NAFA - NAFASG©™ - As mentioned, we want to improve our goal setting skills for this year, and as a team, we would like to simply carry on pursuing our motive of blogging – blogging for the community, by providing more life tips, reviews and even lending a helping hand to any of our friends in the blogosphere who are in need of help. Individually, we just want to be better people in terms of personality and maturity in thinking and problem solving. The arrival of the year 2008 means that we are all growing a year older, so we had better grow together with our ages as well!

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So you have heard from us! We want to hear from you. Yes, the two of you:

Jamilla and JohnnyQ

Steps In Gaining Parental Approval Of Your Relationship

noreply@blogger.com (NafaSg) — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 12:49:00 +0800

Love happens when two people set eyes on each other by fate and develop a bond that cannot be broken by anyone or anything, till death do them part.

But one would question sometimes whether or not you are fated to be with someone when your relationship is very much disapproved by others, particularly your parents.

Gaining your parents’ approval of your heart-to-heart connection with someone is truly a measure of how much you believe that true love will prevail. Some people may very well capitulate, thinking that they are never going to surpass their parents’ disapproval. Others would still find the way out no matter what and how long it takes.

A true believer of love would go all out to resolve such strains. A true believer of love would definitely read this article…

Here, we would like to share with you some of the steps you can take if you are in need of gaining approval from your parents about the person you love and the bond that both of you share.

1. Be truthful about your involvement with your partner and why you feel he or she is the right one for you. Find some useful ways for your partner and your parents to meet up and learn more about one another, in terms of lifestyle, hopes and dreams, and even likes and dislikes.

2. When parents disapprove of their child’s involvement with someone, they would have a heap load of things to say about him or her. Still, do not walk away from them. Be a good child to them and open your ears to what they have got to say about your partner. After all, you need not necessarily agree to their opinions.

3. Refrain from using provocations or threats against your parents. Sometimes you just need to understand that they have got nothing but love for you, and want nothing but the best for you. Try to be gentler in the way you convince them, and do it at your own pace. If your partner really loves you, he or she would not mind waiting for two or three more years, or rather, would not force you into marriage too fast.

4. Bring your parents along to go for a counseling session or workshop pertaining to premarital issues. In this way, they may feel a little more at ease after getting the assurance that you are aware of the negative impacts of loving someone such as early marriage or even pregnancy before marriage.

5. If the disapproval from your parents is causing you to think twice about your decision to marry someone, postpone it or cancel it. It is actually less upsetting to cancel the wedding than to file a divorce.

6. You may have managed to gain approval from them to marry the one you love, but that does not mean they have developed a liking for your partner. There is such a thing called disapproval after marriage. Therefore, you and your partner should discuss the limitations in the connection between the both of you and the both of them. This would less likely cause any further strains between you and them, as well as between you and your spouse.

7. You need not pressurize your partner to be present for your family outings or get-together sessions, but you should also ensure that your partner does not restrict you from being with your family. Your relationship with your family should never be broken no matter what.

8. Disapproval from your parents can lead to lack of trust and major contradictions between you and your partner. If it reaches that point, it is advisable for both of you to seek help from a marriage consultant.

It goes without saying how rough love can be when two important people in your life are not favorable of the person you want to build a life with. But then again, one may not understand and appreciate the true meaning of love if there are no obstacles that both of you need to overcome.

To those who are going through this rough patch of love, we truly understand and we hope you can take this as a test of how much you and your partner love each other.

Remember, love is about being there for each other not only through good times, but also, through bad times.