Insomnia, the Cure for Sleep

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Onesome: Insomnia-- Ever have it? Some do and some don't, but have you ever been hounded awake for that endless hour after hour with no hope of sleep? ...or does the very act of touching head to pillow put you out for the count?

Oh, yes I do have sleepless nights. It started with my skin problem and it gets itchy during the nights when the air is still. I will stay up the whole night and only will be able to sleep during the daytime. Needless to say, this has wrecked havoc to my daily routine but I am getting used to it and trying to work around this. This has been happening for a few years now.

Twosome: the cure-- Hey, if you do have the occasional bout or chronic insomnia, what do you do about it? Work? Read? Try cures? Hmmm... Did you ever find one that worked?

Now that I learned surfing and blogging, I make use of the computer more than ever. I will work, chat with my brother who lives abroad so the time zone thing is less hazardous to him-I mean I am awake at odd hours here but it is still ok for him, play games on the computer and yes, I still read books too.

Threesome: for sleep-- Female/male, young/not so young, we all need varying amounts of sleep. What's your personal sleep cycle? Five hours? Ten hours? ...and if you had a choice, what would be your personal sleep cycle? ...and yes, "All day long" is a valid answer.

I would need 8-10hours to be alive again.Nevertheless, there are times when I can go without sleep when I am reading a very absorbing novel.

Choreography: The art of symbolically representing dancing

Onesome: Choreography: What do you choreograph in your life? Your morning routine? The dinner ritual? How you study? What is 'designed' by you?

Hmm...I don't think I am the type of person that schedule stuff to try to get-the-most-out-of-the day. Mostly I just do things whenever and whatever I like to. The thing that is organized in my life are bible discussion meetings. I mean it is in a group, so had to meet in an organized manner.

Twosome: The art of symbolically: Art? Hmmmm... Sure, what do you like to have? ...or do you? ...but how about that little symbol you keep on your desk or headboard? The one you keep because??? I mean, if you can share that...

I don't have anything on my desk nor headboard that resemble art.

Threesome: representing dancing: No, not 'do you dance?' (although that's fine too!); rather, which type(s) of dancing will you stop and watch for a moment? Ballroom? Swing? Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey?

I watched Dirty Dancing, sure. I like Ballroom dancing, Waltz, actually any type of dancing. Even folk dancing, figure skating, all types.

A-B-C

Onesome: A--ny place but here? Are travel plans looming for Spring break? ...or are you staying home?

My place has no 4 seasons. However, there are some trips planned in early March because of Bible convention in another state. Another state in my country means 2 hours drive away only.

Twosome: B--etter to look in the mirror before you leave? Have you ever discovered (say around mid-day) that your clothes really didn't match up?

Hmm...I wear Punjabi suits and they come in a suit of top and matching pants bottom. I mean one seldom mix and match the top and pants, at least I don't. For me the whole suit will be worn as it is, get washed as a suit and wore again the next time as a whole suit. So I seldom have the problem of mismatched clothes.

Threesome: C--atch any good movies lately? What should we go see now that the Oscar's are done and over for another year?

Planning to watch P.S. I Love You but not sure if it is good. Storyline sounds interesting and I haven't read the book yet either.

Tea For Two

Onesome: Liquid-- is falling from the skies this time of year. Be it rain or snow or fog, what's late Winter looking like at your place?

No four seasons here in Malaysia. Usually at this time of the year, it is hot. The haze is back now and air pollution is bad.

Twosome: Drops -- of sweetener? ...or teaspoons of sugar (okay, tablespoons)? What do you use to make iced tea and other drinks acceptable?

I take 2-3 teasppons of brown sugar and creamer for my coffee. I seldom take tea.

Threesome: Bandage-- your owies with a spray or with drops? Have you seen these liquid, no sting, bandage drops yet? Man, I'm thinking these may be ideal to have when you're out and about with kidlets!

No, I have not seen liquid bandage drops.

Missed last week's questions.

Onesome: Tea-- leaves and fortune tellers? Is there anything you do out of habit because of old sayings? ...like not stepping on cracks or staying home on Friday the Thirteenth? ...or eating chocolate on Valentine's Day?

No, I don't.

Twosome: for-- every time you make it to work or class or an appointment on time, how many times are you late? Just curious...

Hmm...perhaps 9:1. Most of the time punctual and late only if there were some unforeseen circumstances.

Threesome: Two-- weeks and the next day is only there twenty-five percent of the time! Does Leap Year have any special meaning to you? ...or is it just one more day of the week?

It just makes me think of those folks who were born on the 29 th February. Although I don't celebrate birthdays but the day of birth for these people comes only once every 4 years. A little weird feeling.

Long ago and Far Away

Onesome: Long ago-- I was sure I would become a _ _ _ _ _ _ when I grew up! Hmmm...

Teacher, architect, accountant, psychiatrist but teacher came as close as it gets.I was teaching tuition part time to primary school students.

Twosome: and-- how did you end up where you are (currently) if that didn't happen? (Students, you can talk majors and changes and such!)

I teach tuition to support my volunteer service at the church.I needed a part time job to devote more time to spiritual pursuits. Nevertheless, I was not well for a while and I had to stay home more than the usual. I was bored and depressed. So I tried to surf the internet to see what I can do to earn money. I didn't have any experience about online stuff and neither did I take up any course to learn computer terms. It was all through trial and error. I joined forums and asked lots of questions. That took up a lot of time but I was occupied.

Threesome: Far Away-- from any thoughts of the Super Bowl? Are you tuning in? No? Whatcha' doin' instead

I am not interested in much sports. I don't watch TV either. I can surf online or watch some online movies if I am in the mood. Otherwise, I have dvd player on my laptop and I can watch some of the older movies.

Kidney stone and herbal remedies

Onesome: Kidney--beans? Lima Beans? Pinto beans? Which legumes do you like to cook with? Hmmm... A hot pot of chili sounds good this week!

If I can cook, lima beans sounds nice as a hot pot of chili.

Twosome: Stones?-- Monoliths? Pebbles? Do you use any of these in decorating? Heck, we'll even count marbles in vases!

No, I don't use any stone decoration in my home.

Threesome: and herbal remedies-- Hey, there's a good one: do you have any herbal remedies for us to try? Anything? I'm betting this bunch will have a trick or two to work with!

I guess I just drink chamomile tea for relaxation if that counts.

Better Late than Never!

Onesome: Better-- butter than margarine? ...or Mayonnaise? What goes on your bread for sandwiches? How about dinner rolls? Honey, anyone?
Butter if possible.

Twosome: Late-- again! I think that's something I do about once a year. May I blame it on Christmas cleaning? How about you: is your place all cleaned up from the paper-fest? ...or can you even get to the door yet?
I am not much into large gatherings. Too much of a stress for me. So my motto is keep it simple!

Threesome: than Never-- again? Do you have any Christmas memories (this year or Christmas Pasts) that you'd just like to never repeat? I'm thinking humourous stories would be best!
I don't celebrate Christmas.

Tis the Season!

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Onesome: 'Tis-- Hmmm... More or less an older contraction? Do you have any semi-archaic words you use regularly?
Actually I don't think I have any.

Twosome: the-- heck you say? Okay, how about a 'regional' saying you're known to be fond of? You know, the one the relatives just don't get when you say it on the phone... Sure, slang will work!
Sui ge -this is Cantonese for "you are bad." It is hard to explain how to use this phrase. It usually is meant as a joke. Like you tease someone that they need exercise or their hips would not get pass the door, and they say you are very "sui ge".

Threesome: Season--ings for the season? Mulled cider? Peppermint bark? Apple pie? What do you look forward to in the Winter months?
Ok, there is no winter here, so perhaps hot garlic bread, soup or pasta will do just it during the cold rainy days.

Chocolate Pop Tarts

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Onesome: Chocolate-- How do you feel about chocolate at the holidays? Yeah, really!

Hmm...holiday or not, I do love chocolates anytime of the day.

Twosome: Pop--ping into your mind as the next thing that you only find this time of year? What are you looking forward to/forgot to go by to check on/oh, heck, it's time for? Pick one and go for it!

Some get together time with friends.

Threesome: Tarts-- ...and is it also "candle time" around the place (work or home)? ...and do you use those 'tarts' to make the place smell nice?

Although I don't use candles at my home but I want to consider potpourri.

Therapeutic Moisturizing Lotion

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Onesome: Therapeutic-- household addons: Do you use candles or aroma therapy or bath soaps or salts around your place?

Although I don't use any aroma therapy products but a friend gave me dried lavender hand picked from her own garden and they smell lovely. I do want to try some potpourri if I have the time or mood.

Twosome: Moisturizing?-- How's the weather been? It's the rainy season in the US; what's happening where you live?

It is also raining a lot in Malaysia here. Weather here is humid. I use moisturizer due to sensitive and dry skin. The air here is not really dry though.

Threesome: Lotion-- Since it's Winter in the Northern Hemisphere, it's dry skin time (yes, you too, Mark!). Do you have any hand lotion suggestions for the gang?

I am not sure if baby lotion is strong enough a product to recommend. I use Johnson and Johnson Baby lotion.

World of Warcraft

Onesome: World--Wide Web resources? Is there one particular area of your life, personal or professional, where you use the web as an informational resource? Knitting? Medical? Research?

Research for my blog posts and to find other bloggers.

Twosome: of-- the 168 hours in a given week, how much time do you spend on the computer? No, we're not looking to plan an intervention, just curious...

About 35 hours a week.

Threesome :Warcraft-- games? Poker games? Role playing games? Do you play games on your computer? Really? What kind of games?

Use to play mahjong and card games (not with money but against computer).

Meme from The Back Porch

Bang the Gong

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Onesome: Bang--ing your head against the wall? What haven't you been able to get to this week that you really wanted to? ...any hope for next week?

I am moving to another apartment. So getting things packed and ready to go...or supposedly so.

Twosome: the-- other side of the coin: What have you seen this week that was just really so cool/neat/tight/pick your own buzzword that you just had to describe it to someone?

Cool-getting to know folks through the Wordless Wednesday meme. There are lots of them who had great pictures and many conversations going on.

Threesome: Gong-- Okay, do you have one of those cute little gongs in your house? ...or a larger one in your garden? Just askin'...

None. No gongs big or small nor wind chimes in my house.


This meme is taken from The Back Porch

Women or Men?

Onesome: Women-- buy more cars than men? True or false?

False, I think men buy more cars for the women in their lives. I mean their wives and daughters, etc.

Twosome: or-- Jo~Ann or Michaels? Which place would you use to buy your crafty stuff?

I don't know either Jo Ann or Michaels...I am not used to crafty or ornamental stuffs. My house contains mostly practical stuffs only.

Threesome: Men-- are better chefs than women? Bobby Flay or Rachel Ray? True or false?

I think this is true. Most chefs in Malaysia's chinese restaurants are men!

This meme is taken from The Back Porch