Little Cozy Corner

I just had to write this when I read Plinky’s post some time ago. Yesla, I’m back bloghopping when I find the time and the time is now since the little miss is asleep. Poor thing though, it’s been hot and humid, and since she can only sleep longer while swaddled, she now can’t sleep much at all because by being swaddled, she get all hot and stuffy! Poor thing…..o well, to think this is just spring time wor. Dunno what is going to happen come summer…..mati kuda sai!!! *pengsan*

Anyway, coming back to what I was going to say……Plinky’s post also reminded me about an article I read in last month’s Readers Digest. It takes me forever to finish a copy because I only read it while on the throne. Hehehe…..the secret it out but I doubt I’m the only one la. In any case, this article was about lost of hearing in the younger generation particularly in Australia. And frankly, I am not surprised at all! According to their research, 3.5 million Aussies are reported having trouble hearing. People in their 20’s are coming in with hearing problems such as ringing in their ears and once this becomes permanent, then you have a problem.

Out of the 3.5 million cases, 37% is due to loud noises which include noisy workplaces and loud music from MP3, iPods and whatnots la. When I was travelling to work by bus and by train before Ella came along, 95% of people had earphones plugged into their ears. I think I was among those who didn’t have any earphones on hence, wasn’t spared the ‘noise’ that these other people were emitting from their earphones. I found it extremely irritating because what you hear is actually or most likely the drum beats and it seems to have this scratchy sound. I’m sure you know what sound I’m talking about. If you dont know, play your iPod or whatever on the volume you normally have on, ask someone else to plug it in and stand aside. The noise you hear is what I’m talking about.

I really don’t see why people should play their music so loud. When I had to travel to work by bus at my last job, I’ll admit that I myself had earphones on because I got sucked into it as well. And I felt that it’s so self-absorping too since I was totally zoned out and not really bothered about what was happening around me. But I always made sure that the volume was at a minimal level because I’m so afraid of losing my hearing!

Now the rule of thumb is if you have your music on and when you talk to another and you can’t hear them : you definitely got the volume on TOO loud. Listening to loud music may make you feel that you’re INTO the music and feel absorped by it but do keep in mind that your ears are being damaged while you enjoy the rhythm.

“Losing your hearing is one of the most isolating things.” - Dr. Hernik Dahl, and I couldn’t agree more.

I just had to write this when I read Plinky’s post some time ago. Yesla, I’m back bloghopping when I find the time and the time is now since the little miss is asleep. Poor thing though, it’s been hot and humid, and since she can only sleep longer while swaddled, she now can’t sleep much at all because by being swaddled, she get all hot and stuffy! Poor thing…..o well, to think this is just spring time wor. Dunno what is going to happen come summer…..mati kuda sai!!! *pengsan*

Anyway, coming back to what I was going to say……Plinky’s post also reminded me about an article I read in last month’s Readers Digest. It takes me forever to finish a copy because I only read it while on the throne. Hehehe…..the secret it out but I doubt I’m the only one la. In any case, this article was about lost of hearing in the younger generation particularly in Australia. And frankly, I am not surprised at all! According to their research, 3.5 million Aussies are reported having trouble hearing. People in their 20’s are coming in with hearing problems such as ringing in their ears and once this becomes permanent, then you have a problem.

Out of the 3.5 million cases, 37% is due to loud noises which include noisy workplaces and loud music from MP3, iPods and whatnots la. When I was travelling to work by bus and by train before Ella came along, 95% of people had earphones plugged into their ears. I think I was among those who didn’t have any earphones on hence, wasn’t spared the ‘noise’ that these other people were emitting from their earphones. I found it extremely irritating because what you hear is actually or most likely the drum beats and it seems to have this scratchy sound. I’m sure you know what sound I’m talking about. If you dont know, play your iPod or whatever on the volume you normally have on, ask someone else to plug it in and stand aside. The noise you hear is what I’m talking about.

I really don’t see why people should play their music so loud. When I had to travel to work by bus at my last job, I’ll admit that I myself had earphones on because I got sucked into it as well. And I felt that it’s so self-absorping too since I was totally zoned out and not really bothered about what was happening around me. But I always made sure that the volume was at a minimal level because I’m so afraid of losing my hearing!

Now the rule of thumb is if you have your music on and when you talk to another and you can’t hear them : you definitely got the volume on TOO loud. Listening to loud music may make you feel that you’re INTO the music and feel absorbed by it but do keep in mind that your ears are being damaged while you enjoy the rhythm.

“Losing your hearing is one of the most isolating things.” - Dr. Hernik Dahl, and I couldn’t agree more.

When you have a closet which turns to pitch black if the lights blow out, then you’d definitely want to get a replacement as soon as possible. This is what I have to face every time the light in our closet blows. The problem is, if we didn’t have to leave it on throughout the night, then the life span would be longer.

But since the closet light is actually Ella’s night light as she sleeps in the room with us, we have to leave it on. It’s a good thing that there is an online source for light fixtures one can depend on. Nothing beats shopping online and getting free shipping.

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Poor Ella….every time we go out, people always think that she’s a boy. All because on those occasions, I dress her up in something with blue color in it. Today was one such occasion. Someone gave us a Cookie Monster bodysuit and she looks simply adorable in it and I love to see her in it. The thing is, it’s mostly blue because Cookie Monster is blue. And just because she was in it, a neighbour from the unit next door thought she was a boy when we bumped into them on the way to the bank.

But that wasn’t the only occasion. I can think of at least 2 more recent occasions where people thought she was a boy. One was when she had on a blue knitted jumper my MIL had knitted for her and the other was when an Avon rep came over [because I signed up] and I had Ella in a blue bodysuit, and she was just lying on the rocker. The most bizarre comment we got with regards to her being a boy was about 2 weeks ago when we were out for breakfast and when we took her out of the pram, the ladies in the next table obviously oooh-ed and aaah-ed at her and then asked if she was a boy. That was when she had the blue jumper on BUT that wasn’t the giveaway. Turns out just because of her full head of hair, they thought she was a boy!! How peculiar….it got me wondering if baby girls here were meant to be bald. But then Ted showed them that she had pink socks on.

I really don’t get it. Why do people ALWAYS assume that if a baby wears a certain color ie. blue = boy and pink = girl, then THAT is their gender?? Does it mean that in order for people not to assume we have to dress our babies in white and all the odd colors is it? I personally don’t assume that if a baby is wearing blue, that it’s a boy because obviously, girls are allowed to wear blue too, you know? After all, baby girls can wear blue but it would be really weird if a baby boy were to wear pink. Funny eh? I know I wouldn’t dress my baby in pink if it was a boy - would look way gay! lol If it sounds bias, I’m just being honest.

Ps. This is a repost from Ella’s blog coz I know many of you don’t actually go there but I wanted to see what you have to say to this. :) 

Omg….this is really sam pat!! If I’m not mistaken, sam pat besides meaning the number 38, also means ‘crazy’ in Cantonese, right? Anyway, May tagged me with this crazy tag and since I’m in a crazy state of mind at the moment, I actually agreed to pick this up AND also found the time to do it! Dahsyat or not arr??

1. Name one person who made you laugh last night.
Ella, she ALWAYS makes me laugh.

2. What were you doing at 0800?
Most likely trying to drag myself out of bed to feed Ella.

3. What were you doing 30 minutes ago?
A PPP post?

4. What happened to you in 2006?
The most significant thing would be the fact that Ted and I got married

after many, many years of knowing each other.

5. What was the last thing you said out loud?
Haiyola! - because Ted forgot to take the sandwiches I made for his

lunch.

6. How many beverages did you have today?
1 so far - Milo

7. What color is your hairbrush?
Orange

8. What was the last thing you paid for?
My scrumptious Malaysian lunch @ Oriental Tucker Box yesterday - I had

Char Hor Fun. It was a HUGE helping and I felt like such a pig BUT a

very contented pig!!

9. Where were you last night?
At home la

10. What color is your front door?
Beige

11. Where do you keep your change?
In a little coin purse

12. What’s the weather like today?
A little dull and chilly. But in Sydney, we can get 4 seasons in a day

so it might be stinking hot later!

13. What’s the best ice-cream flavor?
Hhmmm….I prefer gelato really but if I had to choose, it would have to

be rum and raisin.

14. What excites you?
Tattoos!!!

15. Do you want to cut your hair?
I am thinking of changing my look which would include a hair cut but I

don’t think Ted will be pleased about it! lol

16. Are you over the age of 25?
Yes….I’ve passed into the second quarter of a century.

17. Do you talk a lot?
I talk enough.

18. Do you watch the O.C.?
Nup..

19. Do you know anyone named Steven?
Yes, a couple actually. 1 cousin and 2 friends.

20. Do you make up your own words?
Yes! I believe I came up with ‘Spankeroos’ which I had used a couple of

times during my early blogging days but now I can’t be bothered to

change ‘comments’ to ’spankeroos’.

21. Are you a jealous person?
I’d be lying if I said no but I’m not the insanely jealous kind.

22. Name a friend whose name starts with the letter ‘A’.
Anjali *^)

23. Name a friend whose name starts with the letter ‘K’.
Kesh

24. Who’s the first person on your received call list?
Ted - but it’s like a cycle. Ted, Mum & sis…

25. What does the last text message you received say?
‘I looked on the the calendar - Tis 11 weeks!!’ - this was about how old

Ella is today.

26. Do you chew on your straw?
Not really…why would I want to? The most disgusting thing I’ve seen

people do is dig at their teeth after eating with their straw then drink

up their drink - bblluuerggghhhh!!!

27. Do you have curly hair?
YES!!! Very unruly, unmanageable, curly and wavy hair.

28. Where’s the next place you’re going to?
My kitchen - am cooking up pasta today.

— Break time, pasta sauce will burn if I continue –

29. Who’s the rudest person in your life?
Like what May said, if I were to mention it, I’d might have 3 fingers

pointing back at me! Although honestly, I do not think I am rude at all.

30. What was the last thing you ate?
Crumpets for brekkie. I love crumpets!

31. Will you get married in the future?
Already married lor!

32. What’s the best movie you’ve seen in the past 2 weeks?
Haven’t been to the movies since before Ella arrived but prior to that I

think…aiyo, I can’t remember liow!! O the last movie I watched at the

cinema was Spiderman 3 which I didn’t quite like. If on DVD, I’d say

LOTR - we have the extended version and we watched it over a course of 2

days. BEST!!

33. Is there anyone you like right now?
I like Ted.

34. When was the last time you did the dishes?
Last night….dishes from lunch can wait.

35. Are you currently depressed?
Nup, no time. I get high on happy Ella.

36. Did you cry today?
Nup

37. Why did you answer and post this?
For the fun of it, must have reason wan meh?

38. Tag 5 people who would do this survey.
Chiwi, Luxferi, Consuela, Philip & Jean

I used to call Mum quite often when I was working because I could afford to pay the bill that I was hacking up because each call normally last quite some time but ever since I became a stay at home mum, things have changed. Although I still call Mum up, our calls have shorten tremendously because it is pricey to call from home using our land line. So now, Mum usually calls me instead but still, I’m sure she will feel the pinch at the end of the month because not only does she call me, she also keeps in touch with my Sis who is at Uni every now and then and my Sis is SUCH a chatterbox! So you can imagine how thick her monthly is.

But with PhonecardsAvenue.com, I am able to buy phone card at a cheaper price and hence, be on the phone with Mum longer. I couldn’t be happier plus the fact that Ella is now getting more chatty by the day so I try to put Ella on the phone so that she remembers what Mum sounds like. Surprisingly, she actually reacts to Mum’s voice. I guess with these cheap phone cards, letting Ella talk to Mum on the phone won’t be so painful.