1st Day - Birthday of Chicken
The 1st day of the New Year is known as Yuan Ri (1st day). The oldest and most senior family member will be visited with oranges symbolising gold, wishing wealth and good fortune to the host.
2nd Day - Birthday of Dog
Traditionally, married women will pay a visit to their parents on this day. Since the day is the birthday of the dogs, pets and strays will be fed well, and people are extra kind to dogs in respect of all occasion.
3rd Day - Birthday of Pig
The third and fourth day of the New Year is set aside to pay respects to ancestors or family members who have passed on. It is considered inauspicious to do any visits on these days.
4th Day - Birthday of sheep
Some businesses which had been closed for festivities will reopen and prayers will be held in order to be blessed with prosperity in the upcoming year. The more conservative Chinese businesses may choose to open on the fifth day, which is considered more auspicious.
5th Day - Birthday of Ox
Known as Po Wu (Breaking of five), the fifth day is also regarded as the birthday of the God of Wealth. Businesses traditionally reopen on this day, to await blessings from the God of Wealth.
6th Day - Birthday of Horse
The sixth day marks a time to visit temples, relatives and friends, to catch up with classmates or acquaintances.
7th Day - Birthday of Men
The seventh day is named Ren Ri (Human Day), known as the birthday of Human beings. To honour the day, a special dish made of raw fish and vegetable salad is prepared, called Yu Sheng (Raw Fish), interpreted as a homonym for yu sheng (increasing abundance). Yu Sheng is considered a symbol of Abundance, prosperity and vigour, and is very popular locally.
8th Day - The Completion Day
On the eighth day, people usually have another family reunion dinner, and at midnight, they pay their respects to the Jade Emperor.
9th Day - Birthday of Jade Emperor
Highly revered in Taoism, the Jade Emperor is known as Yu Huang or Yu Di, and is identified as the Ruler of Heaven, Earth and the Underworld/hell. Offerings are offered in the customary ritual.
10th to 12th Day
To fully celebrate the Chinese New Year, no expenses are spared as the feasting and merriment continues through the tenth to twelth day.
13th day - Birthday of God of War
It is a day for some light vegetarian food, to detoxify bodies from all the feasting over the last two weeks. this is also dedicated to the God of War, known as Guan Gong. Representing loyalty, strength and justice, most companies in China will pray to Guan Gong for success in business and to rise above the rest.
14th day - The Lantern Decoration Day
Traditionally, families are bustling about preparing food, decorations and other festivities for the Lantern Festival on the following day. However, in Singapore, Lantern Festival is associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrated on the 15th day of the eight lunar month, when the moon shines the brightest.
15th day - Lantern Festival
Yuan Xiao Jie(the 15th day of the 1st lunar month), also known as Lantern Festival, marks the full moon after the New Year. Another reunion dinner is held with Lanterns and oranges. It is customary to eat sweet rice dumplings call Tang Yuan (round balls in soup), which are made of glutinous rice flour and staffed with sweet filings, symbolising reunion.
Extracted from Contact South East Magazine.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Vision - Conversations with God.
Vision on 27/01/10 - Conversations with God
It has been so long since I last wrote a diary. A type of 'scribble' i've quite long not written. Coming Friday is my exam, quite the first time i've not studied deeply. I'm now a little unclear, but was quite visionable in my near fututre. But to seek a love soul, i've not have any vision yet, on how or where to find. How could i imagine? Taking this toll to inspire my subconscious, I wonder how could i disguise, the emptiness that falls within me.
Sometimes I find myself really clueless on how to get a girl. Looking at everyone around me, practically married or attached, have gone into their upper phases of life, yet I am still waiting for mine. Truely a miracle of hopes lies before me, a transition I believe will change my life forever, soon and I've yet to see the door near. I guess I will, when the time comes, in months to come, I believe this will happen. A graduate degree certs awaits me, a job the heaven knows that I'm born to do, a gal god probably wants me to have, a baby gal born and then a baby son.
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Conversations with God: - In sync with Vision
Son, do not hesitate, do not be disheartened, or try to heal a wounded soul, for I am there for you, be it deep, or within or none that you guessed. I'm always there, lying underneath you, my child. Do not worry for you will see the glory of god, his love for your righteousness, that will heal your wounded soul, seeking courage, making you wholesome, and giving you love. Greatest love will be brought on you, beautiful gal you will see, Angels blessed that you will be, miraculous molecules transforming you deeper. By then a true heat of courage and might will see the righteousness for you see, courage brings loves and brings a wounded soul to cure fully. Money and wealth grows deeper, changing you into deeper paradise , a lady so compelling to you that you will have the greatest love ever, and a bliss of heart, a blessed soul that she wants to be with as you both connect together and bring justice and peace and happiness on earth and a deep baby gal to be born practically, idealistic and mature shall be her character, yet a next boy so heartedly in love with his parents that he turned faithful with a mystery and an accent of deep voices....*Abrupt*
It has been so long since I last wrote a diary. A type of 'scribble' i've quite long not written. Coming Friday is my exam, quite the first time i've not studied deeply. I'm now a little unclear, but was quite visionable in my near fututre. But to seek a love soul, i've not have any vision yet, on how or where to find. How could i imagine? Taking this toll to inspire my subconscious, I wonder how could i disguise, the emptiness that falls within me.
Sometimes I find myself really clueless on how to get a girl. Looking at everyone around me, practically married or attached, have gone into their upper phases of life, yet I am still waiting for mine. Truely a miracle of hopes lies before me, a transition I believe will change my life forever, soon and I've yet to see the door near. I guess I will, when the time comes, in months to come, I believe this will happen. A graduate degree certs awaits me, a job the heaven knows that I'm born to do, a gal god probably wants me to have, a baby gal born and then a baby son.
_____________________________________
Conversations with God: - In sync with Vision
Son, do not hesitate, do not be disheartened, or try to heal a wounded soul, for I am there for you, be it deep, or within or none that you guessed. I'm always there, lying underneath you, my child. Do not worry for you will see the glory of god, his love for your righteousness, that will heal your wounded soul, seeking courage, making you wholesome, and giving you love. Greatest love will be brought on you, beautiful gal you will see, Angels blessed that you will be, miraculous molecules transforming you deeper. By then a true heat of courage and might will see the righteousness for you see, courage brings loves and brings a wounded soul to cure fully. Money and wealth grows deeper, changing you into deeper paradise , a lady so compelling to you that you will have the greatest love ever, and a bliss of heart, a blessed soul that she wants to be with as you both connect together and bring justice and peace and happiness on earth and a deep baby gal to be born practically, idealistic and mature shall be her character, yet a next boy so heartedly in love with his parents that he turned faithful with a mystery and an accent of deep voices....*Abrupt*
Friday, January 1, 2010
Friday, December 18, 2009
Childbirth - Emergency Delivery
First Aid:
1.Try to stay calm and reassure the mother.
2.Wash your hands well with soap and water. Wear sterile rubber gloves, if possible.
3.Select a large, flat surface, such as a bed or table, as a birthing area. Provide good lighting and keep the area warm. Cover the area with a clean sheet or towels.
4.Have the mother remove any uncomfortable clothing. Support the mother's head and back with pillows, and have the mother lie on her side. At the time of delivery, she should lie on her back with her knees bent and spread apart. If possible, place a folded towel or blanket under the mother's right hip to keep her from lying flat on her back.
5.Have the mother take deep, slow breaths, particularly during contractions.
6.When the baby's head shows during each contraction, tell the mother to push. Have her take a deep breath, hold it, and push for a count of 10. Then she should exhale and repeat this breathing for the duration of each contraction. The mother should NOT push between contractions.
7.Place your hand against the area below the vaginal opening and apply gentle pressure during each contraction. This pressure will prevent the baby from coming too fast. Your other hand, placed gently against the vaginal opening over the baby's head, will help control how quickly the baby's head comes out of the vaginal opening.
8.As the baby's head is delivered, support it with your hands. The baby will naturally turn to one side. As soon as the head is out, have the mother stop pushing so that the baby's mouth and nose can be cleaned.
9.Clean the baby's mouth and nose, preferrably with a suction bulb. Use a clean towel if no suction bulb is available.
10.If the umbilical cord is wrapped around the infant's neck during delivery, work your forefinger between the cord and the baby's neck. Gently but quickly slip the cord over the baby's head. DO NOT CUT THE CORD! If it will not slip easily over the baby's head, don't worry about it. Instead, continue with the delivery.
11.Once the head is delivered, the rest of the baby's body generally comes out quickly. With your hands on either side of the baby's head, gently guide it downwards while the mother pushes (the top shoulder should emerge). Guide the baby upwards and support its head and shoulders as the rest of the baby emerges. Newborns are slippery, so hold the baby with a towel.
12.If the baby's shoulder seems stuck, tell the mother to push hard. DO NOT PULL ON THE BABY. Press down on the mother's abdomen in the area just above the mother's pubic hair. You can also try lifting the mother's legs back toward her chest, keeping her knees bent and apart.
13.Once delivered, the baby should be held with its head down, feet higher than the head, so that fluids can drain. Hold the baby at about the same height as the vaginal opening. After the baby starts to cry, suction or wipe the baby's nose and mouth again with a clean cloth. The baby may be blue, but will turn pink within minutes, if breathing well.
14.If the baby is not breathing or crying, place the baby's head lower than the feet and slap the soles of the feet. Quickly stimulate the baby by rubbing its back. If the baby does not start breathing immediately, give two quick gentle puffs of air into the infant's nose and mouth. Continue to stimulate the baby and dry off the skin to prevent cooling. Suction the baby's nose and mouth again to clear secretions, blood, and mucus.
15.If the baby is breathing or crying, dry the baby off. Wrap the baby in dry towels, covering the head, not the face. Keep the baby warm. Do not wash the baby. Place the baby on the mother's abdomen or chest, but be sure not to pull on the umbilical cord.
16.Encourage nursing. This will stimulate the mother to have the uterine contractions she needs to expel the placenta.
17.Tie a clean shoelace, narrow strip of cloth, or thick string firmly around the umbilical cord, no closer than 4 inches from the baby's navel. Do not use thread -- it will cut through the cord. DO NOT CUT THE CORD OR PULL ON IT. Tying off the cord is necessary to prevent continued circulation of the baby's blood to the placenta.
18.The mother will continue to have contractions until the placenta is expelled. Massaging the mother's abdomen will help the uterus contract and expel the placenta. Wrap the placenta in a plastic bag and be sure it goes to the hospital with the mother and baby.
19.If the mother is bleeding outside the vagina from a skin tear, apply direct pressure with a sterile gauze dressing, washcloth, or fresh sanitary napkin until bleeding stops.
20.Once the placenta has been expelled, massage the mother's abdomen to stimulate uterine contractions. This will help control uterine bleeding. Continue to firmly knead the abdomen at frequent intervals for the first 2 hours after birth. Sometimes the uterus relaxes so completely that all contractions stop -- massage can help restore the contractions.
21.Clean the mother with soap and water. Keep both mother and baby warm. Hypothermia can occur rapidly in newborns. The mother may be more comfortable reclining while she nurses the baby. It is important that both be taken to a hospital as soon as possible for examination.
22.Under normal circumstances, there is no rush to cut the umbilical cord. Placing one tie around it and leaving it alone is better than cutting it with unclean instruments. The infant will not be harmed if the placenta remains attached, as long as both mother and baby receive prompt medical help.
23.If you cannot get medical help, you will have to tie and cut the cord after the baby has been delivered. The following steps are recommended:
•If you have tied the first knot around the cord no closer than 4 inches from the baby's navel, tie another firm knot about 8 inches from the navel.
•If you have NOT tied a first knot, tie a firm knot with a clean shoelace, narrow strip of cloth, or thick string around the cord no closer than 4 inches from the baby's navel. Then tie a second firm knot around the cord about 8 inches from the baby's navel.
•Cut the cord between the knots with sterile scissors, a heated knife, or a fresh razor blade. The cord should bleed only briefly after being cut.
•Cover the cut ends of the cord with a clean cloth or sterile dressing.
1.Try to stay calm and reassure the mother.
2.Wash your hands well with soap and water. Wear sterile rubber gloves, if possible.
3.Select a large, flat surface, such as a bed or table, as a birthing area. Provide good lighting and keep the area warm. Cover the area with a clean sheet or towels.
4.Have the mother remove any uncomfortable clothing. Support the mother's head and back with pillows, and have the mother lie on her side. At the time of delivery, she should lie on her back with her knees bent and spread apart. If possible, place a folded towel or blanket under the mother's right hip to keep her from lying flat on her back.
5.Have the mother take deep, slow breaths, particularly during contractions.
6.When the baby's head shows during each contraction, tell the mother to push. Have her take a deep breath, hold it, and push for a count of 10. Then she should exhale and repeat this breathing for the duration of each contraction. The mother should NOT push between contractions.
7.Place your hand against the area below the vaginal opening and apply gentle pressure during each contraction. This pressure will prevent the baby from coming too fast. Your other hand, placed gently against the vaginal opening over the baby's head, will help control how quickly the baby's head comes out of the vaginal opening.
8.As the baby's head is delivered, support it with your hands. The baby will naturally turn to one side. As soon as the head is out, have the mother stop pushing so that the baby's mouth and nose can be cleaned.
9.Clean the baby's mouth and nose, preferrably with a suction bulb. Use a clean towel if no suction bulb is available.
10.If the umbilical cord is wrapped around the infant's neck during delivery, work your forefinger between the cord and the baby's neck. Gently but quickly slip the cord over the baby's head. DO NOT CUT THE CORD! If it will not slip easily over the baby's head, don't worry about it. Instead, continue with the delivery.
11.Once the head is delivered, the rest of the baby's body generally comes out quickly. With your hands on either side of the baby's head, gently guide it downwards while the mother pushes (the top shoulder should emerge). Guide the baby upwards and support its head and shoulders as the rest of the baby emerges. Newborns are slippery, so hold the baby with a towel.
12.If the baby's shoulder seems stuck, tell the mother to push hard. DO NOT PULL ON THE BABY. Press down on the mother's abdomen in the area just above the mother's pubic hair. You can also try lifting the mother's legs back toward her chest, keeping her knees bent and apart.
13.Once delivered, the baby should be held with its head down, feet higher than the head, so that fluids can drain. Hold the baby at about the same height as the vaginal opening. After the baby starts to cry, suction or wipe the baby's nose and mouth again with a clean cloth. The baby may be blue, but will turn pink within minutes, if breathing well.
14.If the baby is not breathing or crying, place the baby's head lower than the feet and slap the soles of the feet. Quickly stimulate the baby by rubbing its back. If the baby does not start breathing immediately, give two quick gentle puffs of air into the infant's nose and mouth. Continue to stimulate the baby and dry off the skin to prevent cooling. Suction the baby's nose and mouth again to clear secretions, blood, and mucus.
15.If the baby is breathing or crying, dry the baby off. Wrap the baby in dry towels, covering the head, not the face. Keep the baby warm. Do not wash the baby. Place the baby on the mother's abdomen or chest, but be sure not to pull on the umbilical cord.
16.Encourage nursing. This will stimulate the mother to have the uterine contractions she needs to expel the placenta.
17.Tie a clean shoelace, narrow strip of cloth, or thick string firmly around the umbilical cord, no closer than 4 inches from the baby's navel. Do not use thread -- it will cut through the cord. DO NOT CUT THE CORD OR PULL ON IT. Tying off the cord is necessary to prevent continued circulation of the baby's blood to the placenta.
18.The mother will continue to have contractions until the placenta is expelled. Massaging the mother's abdomen will help the uterus contract and expel the placenta. Wrap the placenta in a plastic bag and be sure it goes to the hospital with the mother and baby.
19.If the mother is bleeding outside the vagina from a skin tear, apply direct pressure with a sterile gauze dressing, washcloth, or fresh sanitary napkin until bleeding stops.
20.Once the placenta has been expelled, massage the mother's abdomen to stimulate uterine contractions. This will help control uterine bleeding. Continue to firmly knead the abdomen at frequent intervals for the first 2 hours after birth. Sometimes the uterus relaxes so completely that all contractions stop -- massage can help restore the contractions.
21.Clean the mother with soap and water. Keep both mother and baby warm. Hypothermia can occur rapidly in newborns. The mother may be more comfortable reclining while she nurses the baby. It is important that both be taken to a hospital as soon as possible for examination.
22.Under normal circumstances, there is no rush to cut the umbilical cord. Placing one tie around it and leaving it alone is better than cutting it with unclean instruments. The infant will not be harmed if the placenta remains attached, as long as both mother and baby receive prompt medical help.
23.If you cannot get medical help, you will have to tie and cut the cord after the baby has been delivered. The following steps are recommended:
•If you have tied the first knot around the cord no closer than 4 inches from the baby's navel, tie another firm knot about 8 inches from the navel.
•If you have NOT tied a first knot, tie a firm knot with a clean shoelace, narrow strip of cloth, or thick string around the cord no closer than 4 inches from the baby's navel. Then tie a second firm knot around the cord about 8 inches from the baby's navel.
•Cut the cord between the knots with sterile scissors, a heated knife, or a fresh razor blade. The cord should bleed only briefly after being cut.
•Cover the cut ends of the cord with a clean cloth or sterile dressing.
Source: http://adam.about.com
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Hopenhagen
Sign the climate change and becomea citizen at Hopenhagen.org.
http://www.hopenhagen.org
We can do our part to save the earth. Make it more eco-friendly. Reduce pollution. Reduce carbon.
Stay tune at news for the climate meet at Copenhangen tomorrow.
Give the earth hope.
My Predictions:
It won't become like 2012.
It will move more slowly, but smoothly.
With the global government's salvations, it will prolong, but not change what will eventually happened.
It will happened in a couple of centuries.
The land will become smaller. Eventually the whole earth will be covered in water.
There will be no room for people to stay on the land.
People will start to fight among themselves and the fittest will survive on the limited land.
Until it happens, the last land to be covered by the earth's water will end in around 10 more centuries, which is still very far from now.
http://www.hopenhagen.org
We can do our part to save the earth. Make it more eco-friendly. Reduce pollution. Reduce carbon.
Stay tune at news for the climate meet at Copenhangen tomorrow.
Give the earth hope.
My Predictions:
It won't become like 2012.
It will move more slowly, but smoothly.
With the global government's salvations, it will prolong, but not change what will eventually happened.
It will happened in a couple of centuries.
The land will become smaller. Eventually the whole earth will be covered in water.
There will be no room for people to stay on the land.
People will start to fight among themselves and the fittest will survive on the limited land.
Until it happens, the last land to be covered by the earth's water will end in around 10 more centuries, which is still very far from now.
Friday, November 27, 2009
What difference do u want in life?
1) Love the things you do.
2) Make money from the things you love doing, and make more money!
3) Be happy in whatever you do.
4) Make some good friends, or better!
5) Meet positive and well learnt people.
6) Be optimistic and happy.
7) Be humble, hold your pride, absorb what you deemed right, and of course, filter whatever you deemed not right!
8) Enjoy your hobbies during free time!
2) Make money from the things you love doing, and make more money!
3) Be happy in whatever you do.
4) Make some good friends, or better!
5) Meet positive and well learnt people.
6) Be optimistic and happy.
7) Be humble, hold your pride, absorb what you deemed right, and of course, filter whatever you deemed not right!
8) Enjoy your hobbies during free time!
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