Feed A Flu, Starve A Fever

While I was having dinner with my family on Sunday, my sister said something very profound (at least to me it is).

She said that the way to curing fever and flu is that we should feed a flu while starve a fever. That is to say that when we are having a flu, we should eat more to get rid of the flu. While we are running a fever, we should not eat so that it would get better.

I told her that this is the first time that I am hearing this but she told me that it was common knowledge.

Anyhow, hope this bring insight for those of you who on my side of the continuum. While those of you who already know it, perhaps you can attest to this truth. But for the most part of it, stay healthy!

And one more thing... it is better to catch a flu than to run a fever as you can at least pig out :)

Photos From WAG

WAG

I am now writing this entry from Brisbane. I am here spending time with the working adults getaway (WAG).

I had a really great time with the people. We went through some major focuses for the working adults life station. We had great time of fellowship and talking. Hope to show some photos really soon...

Now, I am just tired and I look forward to flying back to Singapore soon.

Thank God that many people around the world are serving our God and doing our very very best to advance the Kingdom!

218.97

I came to Manila for a meeting. Part way during the meeting, one of the doctors from our Manila church suggested that we should all go for a blood test. She said that it would be good for us to know how healthy we really are.

Claudia and I signed up. In my mind, I had no doubt that I would pass with flying colours. As I have said before, I only see the doctor no more than once for every 3-5 years. Moreover, the last time I did this test some 3-4 years ago, my health was excellent.

Claudia, on the other hand, might run into some trouble. She does fall sick much more often than I do.

When the results came back, Claudia was the healthiest of the whole bunch! She was even healthier than those who intentionally diet and exercise!

I, on the other hand, ended on the other side of the spectrum. I was the unhealthiest of the whole lot! My bad cholesterol was a whopping 218.97 (the passing mark is around 130). To be honest, I was shocked. The doctor told me that I need to watch my diet and exercise. She also stated that once you cross the 40 (years old) mark, things happen.

Anyhow, here’s the deal. I will have to cut down on fatty food and oily food and seafood and sweets. Please don’t buy me or offer me any more chocolates. I love Jesus but I am not exactly ready to see Him face to face as yet. I still have work to do on planet earth. I am determine to get healthier to love God with all my strength.

The comforting news is that when people find out their health issue at a younger age (and provided that they do something about it), they usually live longer!

SKorean granny fails driving test 771 times

This is what I call perseverance! Way to go mama!

AFP - Thursday, February 5SEOUL (AFP) - - A dogged South Korean grandmother has failed her driving test 771 times, police said Thursday, but a local newspaper reported she will keep trying.

The 68-year-old, identified only by her last name Cha, has taken the test almost every working day since 2005 in the southwestern city of Jeonju. She failed again Monday for the 771st time.

"It was a record-breaking number here," Choi Yong-Cheol, a police sergeant supervising the test in the city's Deokjingu district, told AFP.

"I wonder if she will try it again for a 772nd time."

The Korea Times said Cha will in fact be back for another attempt.

Choi said that Cha cannot pass the preliminary written section of the test, averaging scores of 30-50 whereas the pass mark is 60 out of 100.

Local media said that Cha sells food and household items door to door at apartment complexes, carrying the items in a handcart, but wants to get a car for her business.

Police estimate she has spent almost five million won (3,600 dollars) to take the written test, with each test costing 6,000 won in addition to other expenses.

"I feel sorry every time I see Cha fail. When she passes, I'll make a commemorative tablet myself and give it to her," one officer was quoted as saying.