this is me..... right this moment!!!!

Facts about coffee

i have found this great article about facts of coffee written by Louie Jerome. Some of the facts given by her, i have never knew until today. 

25 facts about coffee

1. 65 countries in the world grow coffee. They are all along the equator, within the tropics.

2. Coffee is not grown anywhere in the United States except Puerto Rico and Hawaii.

3. In 1675 Charles II, King of England issued a proclamation banning Coffee Houses. He said that they were places where people met to plot against him.

4. 30% of coffee drinkers in US added a sweetener of some kind to their coffee, compared with 57% in UK.

5. October 1st is official "Coffee Day" in Japan.

6. Scientists have discovered more than 800 different aromatic compounds in coffee.

7. Coffee is the second most traded commodity in the world (oil is the first.)

8. Brazil produces around 40% of the world's coffee supply.

9. A Belgian named George Washington invented instant coffee in 1906.

10. Coffee has been used as a beverage for over 700 years.

11. Black coffee with no sugar contains no calories.

12. More than 20 million people worldwide, work in the coffee industry.

13. There are two species of coffee plant: Arabica and Robusta.

14. 75% of the world's coffee comes from the Coffea Arabica plant.

15. Drinking a single cup of coffee that has been brewing for 20 minutes provides the body with 300 phytochemicals which act as antioxidants and stay in the body for up to a month.

16. In days gone by, Turkish bridegroom had to promise that they would always provide their new wives with coffee.

17. Espresso Coffee has just one third of the caffeine content of ordinary coffee.

18. Coffee beans are really berries. Each berry contains two beans (pips).

19. An expert in preparing Turkish coffee is known as a "kahveci".

20. The Nicaraguan Margogpipe is the largest of all coffee beans.

21. It takes 40 coffee beans to make an espresso.

22. One coffee tree yields less than half a kilo of coffee per year.

23. A coffee tree lives for between 60 and 70 years.

24. Worldwide, more 1400 millions cups of coffee are drunk every day.

25. Caffeine, which is found in coffee, increases the effect of some painkillers, especially aspirin and paracetamol.

tak sihat....

not feeling well today. took a day leave and just resting at home now....

birthday

today is my birthday..... i am officially 27 years old today. gosh, i 'm getting old.... huhuhuhu... did nothing fun today. well lastnight, as celebration to my birthday, me and dayah went for a movie at TGV KLCC. at first, we wanted to watch Push but still not showing at that cinema so we buy two tickets for Angels &  Demon. it was a good movie, keep you wondering and suspense all the time.

this morning, i woke up at 7.15 am and went for running at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa with Dayah. It's been quite a while since my last exercise activity. It was really exhausted. i run for about 20 minutes then decided to walk. we walked around the lake for about half an hour. my body still aching all over. but it was fun so next week we going start earlier than today. there were lots of people exercise at titiwangsa lake, some even bring their family along. there was also aerobic exercise along with Mayor of KL. 

after almost 3 hours of afternoon napping, we ate cake that dayah bought for my birthday last night. then i spend most of the evening by watching david cook and taylor swift on you tube...

since i'm still on my personal mission to lose weight, i m just going to have soup for dinner...

me on saturday...

disaat aku dilanda kebosanan yang amat, satu idea muncul. housemate aku, dayah, mempunyai satu koleksi baju-baju kurung moden yang yang macam orang nak bertunang. So, aku tanya dayah kalau2 dia nak sewakan baju dia. daya pun setuju. aku decide untuk snap gambar baju2 tu, post kat sini ngan facebook. 

btw, i was thinking about running this evening. unfortunately, downpour is something unpredictable. so, i was stuck in my apartment re-read Rachel Gibson's I'm In No Mood For Love while listening to Taylor Swift's songs.

i was still excited about Kris Allen that made it through the final of American Idol. Kris is one of my favourite AI contestants aside from Danny Gokey (realy frustrated when he did not make it). can't wait for the finale, next week...!!!!

dayah just asked me to lepak-lepak at Old Town White Coffee. it's been a while since last time i been there... so, i going to take shower now and get ready for our little outing....

Love

love - matt white

And love ..
Such a silly game we play, oh,
Like a summer's day in May.
What is love, what is love?
I just want it to be love
oooh. oh

I, I, I, I, I .. I can feel it in your kiss
It just gives me tender bliss
What is love, what is love?
I just want it to be love
oooh. oh.

When I feel you around,
I was mad as hell when I hit the ground.
When I see you laugh away
It hurts but I just won't say,
uh uh uh. Loveee ...

Who can tell me? I am lost.
I just think that I am strong.
What is love, what is love?
I just want it to be love.
ooooh ooh.

When I feel you around, 
I was so upset we fell on the ground
When I see you mad at me
It was such a silly thing
ooooooh

And love ..
Such a silly game we play,
Like a summer's day in May.
What is love, what is love?
I just want it to be love
ooooh. oh

and I, I, I, I, I, I can feel it in a kiss
It is something I will miss
What is love, what is love?

I just want you to be love

me.diet.exercise

I'm not that kind of girl that worried way too much about body weight. not saying that i have strong metabolism or i don't eat. i'm the kind of person that teribbly moody and crabbier if i don't get to eat (just like a baby), though i'm lot better now. 

back to the bady weight.... i don't really care about weight just because my body never really change much since 7 years ago. of course, there are changes but not really significant. i'm not fat or chubby or slim and slender. i'm just average. my weight ranging from 48 - 51 kg. last time i weighed was last month and it was 50 kg and now, i think it probably increased. i can feel that my body heavier and the most significant prove is the white jeans is no longer fit. last monday, i tried on my green shirt that usually a bit loose to me and now, it still fit but u can see all the curve and i have difficulty with few buttons. well, that was the call.....

i have decided to go on diet but not a strict diet.  no more eating after 7pm except for fruits or something lighter. breakfast must be taken every morning. i also decided to exercise (rolling my eyes while writing this) or running in the evening. not really sure of that since i'm reallyyyy not into exercise. but i'm going to try this week. hopefully....

AirAsia

Airasia (low cost airline) has given out free ticket to all its destination. so, i decided to book 6 ticket (my cousins and friends) to Bandung, Indonesia. Unfortunately, the online traffic of AirAsia web is very congested and until this morning still unable to get through. 

this what i get after many trials of trying to book.....

About three hour of trying, finally.....!!!!

it was confirmed six tickets booked to Bandung, Indonesia.....

the ticket is free but we still have to pay for t he tax and luggage and insurance.... so total up RM98 per person.....

it's a long wait because the trip is in March 2010 but don't really care because this will be my first time to Indonesia....

so excited!!! 

 

Taurus Personality Trait

This is the month of Taurus and also happen to be my birthmonth.....so here something about Taurus personality trait that i swiped from the web.... of course this is just something that fun to read but does not apply to all because i'm not as describe as below (maybe few characteristic applied) :D

All About Taurus

Taurus natives, born between April 20th and May 20th, have earth as their element combined with a fixed quality (the other qualities are cardinal and mutable). This gives us a good read on the basic Taurus personality traits.

Taureans offer a fixed outlook on life. On the positive side, this translates into a dogged determination to see their goals through to the end, and an inherent need to stick to their guns.

The negative side, however, is that this can be their downfall. Change does not come easy to Taurus. When their plans are disrupted, they do not find it easy to change course. Only after great deliberation, much of it silent and internal, do they finally decide to tweak their plans.

Key Taurus Personality Traits

Money

We can’t discuss Taurean characteristics without discussing money. Taurus rules the second house of the zodiac, and as such, the following factors are key components to their personality:

• Earning and spending money
• Personal values
• Dividing material resources and assets
• Evaluating the attitude towards money

These are all second house and Taurean concerns. Taurus natives sometimes get a bad rap for their attitude towards money, since many view them as obsessed by it. The truth is, however, that they are not obsessed by it. Instead, they understand that they need money in order to achieve their dearly held goals.

Beauty

Ruling planet Venus bestows beauty and the thorough enjoyment of all five senses upon Taurus. The ascetics of life are not lost on this sign, and many of the things they do in life are guided by the principle of beauty.

Because of this, Taurus is a highly sensual sign, one that values the decadence of a double-layered chocolate cake, revels in the fragrance of expensive colognes and perfumes, and delights in the feel of cashmere lined gloves. If it feels good against the skin, goes down smoothly past the lips, and pleasantly pleases the palette, Taurus will love it!

This love of beauty can also be Taurus’s downfall. One particular Taurus personality trait it that of over-indulgence. Feeling sick to the stomach or carrying around an extra five pounds is not unheard for Taurus. As such, Taurus needs to learn and practice moderation in all things.

Stability

Safety, stability and security are extremely important to Taurus. Whereas the key phrase “I am” relates to firstborn Aries, the key Taurus phrase is "I have". Taurus wants to know that the mortgage is paid, the coffers are full and that there’s plenty of food to go around the dining room table. If these conditions aren't met, then it’s very likely you'll see Taurus’s anger. And since Taurus (whose zodiac symbol is the bull) charges, it’s best to get out of the way!

Love

Venus is Taurus’s natal ruler; therefore, love is a big part of the Taurus personality. It can also be a rather tricky subject for them. Here are Taurus’s sticking points and how to navigate them successfully.

• Jealously: Jealousy can be a severe problem for Taurus. Whether a man or a woman, Taurus evaluates everything by the principle "I have". This can include their romantic partners. Prepare in advance for this by remembering that your partner is only human, and needs to be treated with dignity and respect.

• Waiting: Few in the zodiac play the "waiting game" longer or better than Taurus. Unfortunately, as many a Taurus has painfully learned, this doesn’t always work out in their favor. Combat this by taking baby steps towards action. Ask for that phone number, send the email; just do something!

• Stubbornness: Once you do” get the man or woman of your dreams, don’t sabotage it with your legendary stubbornness. Learn the art of compromise and ask questions; it will go a long way towards keeping your relationship happy!

i am wolf....

You are a wolf personality

one of the most sought-after personality groupings in the world, mainly due to the respect and kinship the wolves have had from mankind in many cultures and societes. The Wolf Personality or spirit tends to fit a very determined and hardy individual: after all wolves have been found in climates ranging from deserts to frozen tundra. 

Wolves have been respected and feared in mythology of almost many different mythologies and folklore. Many people assume that this personality type makes them a lone wolf--and though that is the case in some they are extremely few and far between. Like most wolves in nature, wolf personalities tend to thrive in a social structure. Wolves have many friends that they do everything with, strong friends that they are loyal to, as the wolf spirit usually inspires others to be loyal towards them. 

This is very true when it comes to relationships: wolf personalities make strong connections with other people and even if a relationship ends most wolves tend to stay in contact with their former lovers. Wolves are typified by their unwavering loyalty, close relationships and determined dispositions. Wolves are great with other wolves and horses and foxes, but should avoid tigers, eagles, rabbits and bears.

weekend

i had the most boring weekend in the history of my life.......

nearly drove me insane.....

got nothing to do....

watching korean drama (Coffee Prince and My Girl) for the hundredth time.....

re-read twilight......

afternoon and evening napping....

lots and lots of eating and coffee consumption (i keep telling myself to stop drink coffee but i just refuse to listen to myself).....

i forgot that i have this clip in my Korean music folder in my computer....found it yesterday (made me drool over dennis oh)

just realized that the time the the end of the post is wrong. it was about 2 hours early than the actual post... maybe the setting is wrong. 

my day @ office

this is basically another routine of me at the office.....

morning: 

arrived at office, check my emails, received call from boss, had breakfast.

today is the last day for sending bidding document and we just finished this afternoon. Our runner rushed to sent the document to the client office which about 2 hours from our office. Unfortunate, me and my collegue forgot one more thing (we kinda lost our focus), so we told our runner to come back to office. unwrapping the whole thing, put the letter that we forgot, wrapping the whole thing again, and told our runner to rush to the client's office. 

then, finishing up the documents for petronas registration and trying to finish the online registration. but didn't get to finish it because there are still few items need to clear with my boss.

afternoon:

had lunch at Enak Kopitiam (our favorite lunch place). i had rice with egg and veggies and coffee. i know i promise myself to stop drink coffee for a while since i always had terrible headache lately (as right now) but can't resist the temptation. huhuhu..... after lunch, buy some guava fruit and headed to office.

blogging about this right now..... :D

not in the mood for working..... 

can't wait till 5.30 pm....

this headache is killing me........

Pangkor Island

last weekend, me and cousins went to Pangkor island. it was only a short trip, 2days and 1 night. we stayed at nipah bay villa, the rates was affordable and the room was quite nice and the most inportant thing, the bathroom was nice (ni suma pengaruh qushairi dalam program Destinasi Budget yang sememangnya akan check toilet ngan bilik air bila masuk dalam bilik). 

So, here's few pictures of pangkor.......

evening at Nipah Bay

the beach 

tempat snorkelling

Whale rock

sunset....

my cousins enjoyed themselves on the swing...

our dinner: rice, grilled stingray and spicy fried squids.... very very very delicious!!!

the beach at Nipah Bay....

Nipah Bay Villa

Kilang buat bot nelayan

Little Great Wall of China

Dutch Fort / Kota Belanda

Batu Bersurat kt Pangkor

Facebook's quizzes.....

just to fill in my bored time at office....!!!

if you were famous which celebrity would be your boyfriend?

Alex Pettyfer

A english public school boy. very athletic, intelligent,handsome and kind so practically perfect!will absolutley adore you!

what's ur love story?

Love Story

You've dreamed of the perfect guy, and even acted it out a few times. Your waiting for Mr. Perfect.

Do you attract Good Guys or Bad Boys?

Attract both types

It seems that both males of the good and bad persuasion fancy you. Congratulations. You can have your cake, and eat it too!

 What Great Movie Are You?

Requiem For A Dream

You try your best to achieve your dreams no matter what it is. Although it somtimes may lead to failure.

 

What Charmed character are you??

Paige Halliwell

Fun and wild! but not wild enough to do anything dangerous as youve learned from your past. Happy and crazed, but also very vulnerable. your very independent, and obsessive, and sometimes ignorant. You have a great love life and you seem to go for people in the law, cops, parol officers, homeland securities. when you find the one you love, its flirty but funny and a tint of sarcasm, you know when your connection has been made with the one your meant to be with because they respect and trust you.

would you survive the in the scary movie?

The Heroine

The Sole Surviver, you've made it through with a few scratches and a slight concussion, but you've defeated the killer. Your probably asking yourself why your still alive well the answer is simply this, the psychopath thinks your a hottie. :)

 What engagement ring style fits your personality?

Round Solitaire

You are traditional. Reliable. Even- tempered. You are likely to be a younger bride, perhaps still in college. Your goals are to be a good wife, mother, and member of the community. You are loyal to your family and friends and your home is welcoming. You appreciate the fine things in life, but cut coupons and know how to make a good pot roast. You are probably conservative in your political views, but don't keep up with politics.