the art of OSHASHA. :)

The newest martial arts craze to hit the town?!?? Imported from Kobe, Japan??!Hahaha! No, no, no! The Art of Oshasha is purely Pinoy (and purely the creation of neurotic minds like mine). Although thinking about it, it may have some roots in Japan's practice of Zen. Oshasha simply means.... Letting Go. Bwahahahaha. O ano, gets mo na? From Bratty "BOO!" to LetGo-LetGod "Oshasha". Clap-clap-clap... Do I smell maturity?? hehehe

So what is "Oshasha"? Oshasha leads you to blissful tralalalas. Happiness over the silliest things, and enjoyment of the finer things in life (OKay. not quite). But practice the art of Oshasha, and you will find yourself easily pleased, and you'll discover a happier, more content, and more fulfilled YOU.

However, it is crucial to practice Oshasha only when the time is right. Discernment and introspection is highly necessary. Oshasha does not work if you are half-hearted about it. Oshasha must be seen ONLY as your reserve bullet, your final push to the finish line, your last ounce of strength. If practiced otherwise, Oshasha is unlikely to work, and you might end up disappointing yourself. Oshasha too soon and you might live a life of regret. So when should you resort to Oshasha? Only when you have exhausted all other means (without losing your dignity, please.)

Saying "Oshasha" is accepting that you no longer have control over the situation. You accept that there are greater powers over you. You realize that sometimes, trying to fix the situation can do more damage than good. And so you say "oshasha", either out loud or to yourself, and leave it all up to fate. No pointing fingers, no one else to blame. Just pure acceptance of the things that you cannot change. Taking responsibility over your actions, and being content with the way things are. Oshasha.

After a long and emotional conversation, you say Oshasha, mark it as the end of the day and retreat to bed. Then look forward to a new day.
After crying your heart and eyes out, just say Oshasha, let it all go, and move on.

But remember, don't confuse Oshasha with saying "yes". It is not a passive submission to what you cannot control. More than that, it is ACCEPTANCE. Accepting the past, being happy about it and the way things are, and looking forward to the future.

And when you accept the way things are, and see the beauty in what you already have, you learn to appreciate more, and you end up a happier person. When you're happier, others are also happy to be around you. And then you attract good things, and that makes you even happier. The Art of Oshasha. Simple as that.

OVERmessaging

I really do..ultimately..super..soo..very.. hate floods and chain messages.
For me they are both wastes.
Many friendster/myspace users do; especially on the bulletin board section. It soo irritates me whenever I receive lots of 'em. I have to go through those nonsense posts whenever I check the board for some more interesting and useful posts from friends-which really wastes a lot of my time. urgh!

And in chatboxes and tagboards too! I always hang-out on the killerbee site. Usually, I leave some messages or song request on their shoutbox and usually it ends up being unread by the djs. Well aside from the growing number of users, some do flooding! not again!..

Ofcourse, as most people do- txtmessaging.
Chain messages are rampant here, mostly to scare people, forcing you to send the text to the required number of persons and if not you will suffer for blah blah blah years. duh. But what irritates me most is if it talks about GOD and family/loveones. Either your loveone will die or God will curse you if you'll not forward or do what the chain says in 5,10,20 minutes or hours or whatever. More so if you'd delete it. Sadly, many of us put themselves in a hurry or take this as a 'must'. I don't care if your registered to unlimited texting but guys, that's just wasting your precious time. Don't you have faith in God? No matter how big or how many mistakes you have done over the past few days, not a chain message will curse/suffer you from anything. And I believe, people who do flooding just want some attention. If you always do "send to groups" messaging, why not say 'take care', or 'love u!'? I mean why not brighten someone's day thru these communicative tools? It'll much be appreciated. helps a lot, you know. And most of all, TIME'S NOT WASTED. Just a friendly reminder from me..=)

20 UNSUSPECTED causes of headache

from the book Everyday Health Hints
1. the gnasher headache
nocturnal grinding and clenching of teeth can leave you feeling as though your head is in a vise. calcium supplements and relaxation techniques solve the problem.
2. the cocktail headache
depends on how sensitive you are to toxins. try a cold shower to constrict the swollen, aching blood vessels in your head.
3. the premenstrual headache
ugh..this is common to us, girls. take vitamin B6.
4.the caffeine headache
cut back gradually on caffeine to avoid this problem. [well..for a coffee-freak like me, this is a no, no.]
5. the hotdog headache
food additives called nitrates and nitrites found in hotdogs and luncheon meats cause this headache. read the labels and buy meat that are free of these chemicals.
6. the ice cream headache.
cold foods can overstimulate the nerves in the roof of the mouth, causing headache. eat and sip slowly and you won't suffer.
7. the salt headache
migraines sometimes occur several hours after a person eats a salty meat. try withholding salt from your diet to see if you're susceptible. if you are, season with herbs as you gradually cut back on your salt intake.
8. the hunger headache
avoid this type of between-meal headache by eating frequent smaller meals and snacks. choose high-protein foods and fresh fruits.
9. the turtle headache
when you pull your head under the covers to sleep like a turtle, you don't get enough oxygen. the result: headache. the cure: fresh air, above the blanket.
10. the sun headache
too much sun can deplete the fluids around the brain, causing headache. avoid 11am-2pm sun, or wear a hat. if you still get a headache, replace the lost fluids slowly with a warm drinks.
11. the weather headache
a swedish study found that certain people tend to suffer headaches just prior to windy weather. ofcourse, you can't change Mother Nature, but you can limit other factors, like stress and alcohol.
12. the mobile home headache
mobile homes are often built with materials that release high levels of formaldehyde into the air, causing headaches. the best remedy: move, and buy a home that is over 4yrs. old, the amount of time it takes for formaldehyde to dissipate.
13. the jet-set headache
the antioxidants vitamins E and C and selenium and bioflavanoids may help retrieve altitude problems.
14. the slumber party headache
caused by staying up late and sleeping late when you aren't used to such behavior. the cure: an inviting mattress.
15. the spike heel headache
this fashionable headache happens when high heels force the back muscles to tense to keep the body erect. low heels will solve the problem.
16. the expressway headache
this type is similar to turtle headache, but the carbon monoxide comes from rush-hour traffic. try to adjust your schedule to avoid the pack.
17. the art gallery headache
not caused by bad art but by the fatigue brought on by a day spent touring every gallery and museum in town. minimalist approach recommended for future outings.
18. the chinese food headache
symptoms: throbbing and pressure over the temples and in a band across the forehead.
cause: monosodium glutamate (msg), a "flavor-enhancer" frequently used in chinese restaurants.
solution: tell the waiter to tell the chef to leave out the msg.
19. the snow shoveler's headache
this is obviously not applicable here in the Philippines, but anyway, the cure for this uncustomary exercise is to warm up slowly.
20. the hat and goggle headache
too much pressure on your forehead and eye sockets can be a real pain. make sure your swimming goggles are padded: on dry land, don't try to reshape your head with a tight-fitting cap, even if its the fashionable item for this season.

must have expect the unexpected..these are all facts guys...a bit useful..=)

*mY enchAntress*

We've all got hidden magic inside us. How do you use yours?

Nooo. I'm not gonna talk about magic, witchcrafts, tales or some sort. I just had some "enchanted" thoughts this morning. I was searching for my notepad in the drawer, and this teen mag October ish caught my attention. I've read that volume but since I wasn't in a hurry, I flipped through the pages and again, answered the quiz section entitled, "Who's your inner enchantress?"

In literature and psychology, how we behave can be better understood (or even practiced) by using archetypes- characters or personalities that represent modes of thought and behavior. Cinderella is sweet and nice, but can't seem to escape from her stepmother's shadow. Hermione is spunky and smart, but can't seem to compromise. Am I a true-blue princess, fairy, mermaid or witch?

After tallying my points, I found my enchantress as the FAIRY.
Hmmmm..
the fairy. Gifted with wings, fairies love giving in to their curiosity. They're
always out exploring and learning new things. They're driven to do things nobody
has done and go place no one has ever been. You may not have your own set of
wings, but that's not going to keep you from trying to fly. You're never afraid to
do something new, whether that means going for sandals when you're so used to
sneaks, reading Nabokov after finishing Neruda, or listening to Hilary Duff when
you love U2. In your quest to find the next new thing, don't fall into the fickle and
flightly trap. Remember that sometimes, it's okay to stick to the same old thing.

Well.. as the article says, I'm really, really fond of exploring ideas, places, meeting people, goin out, have adventure, try something new and fun! ^.^ And yes at times, that "always on the go" trait of mine leads me to mistakes. Not thinking of the consequences beforehand, you know. But as I recall my past, every experience I had, whether it be good or bad, I cherish it coz I learned many things. Like a fairy, I take each day as a quest, with wings soaring high and wands waving with hopes. =)