Trapezius Muscle Pain

I've been having this for years, it's something torturing and suffering.

The trapezius muscle pain.

I've been to doctor and what he said was it could not be cured and i can only slow down the pain, but not cut off the pain. Years, for years it torturing me. Well, what should i said about it. Nothing. Just share an article i found and let readers understands about it more.

Cheers readers. =)

Your trapezius muscles are some of the first to bother you when you are under stress. They ache and burn from the base of your skull to between your shoulder blades. The good news is that they are relatively easy to massage.

When we are under stress, one of the first muscles to cause us pain is our trap muscles, and part of that reason is because of the nifty role they play in our movement. If you are in pain now, skip to the “How to Massage your Trapezius” section. If you want tips on relieving trapezius muscle pain through better movement and posture, go to Trapezius Exercises.

The trapezius is a broad triangular muscle which attaches to the base of the skull, and lies at the back of the neck, over the upper shoulders and extends down your upper back to your mid back. It is one of the most likely muscles to get sore knots or “trigger points”.

The trap muscles are the only muscles which can lift the outside of your shoulders to create a “shrug”. They move the head and neck toward the shoulder of the other side. The middle of the muscles pull the shoulder blades together, while the lower draw the shoulder blades downward. They support the weight of the arms.

Often these movements are at play when we are under stress, and doing the activities that cause stress.

Where do Trapezius Muscles cause Pain?

   

Trap pain is classic stress pain. Your shoulders ache, your neck hurts and it is often deep and achy. You may have a headache, especially in the temples or behind your eyes or at the base of your skull. You may feel burning between your shoulder blades after sitting at your computer without elbow support.

What causes Trapezius Muscle Pain?

• Stress. Stress. Stress. Relax those shoulders!One of the first, primary causes of trapezius strain is carrying your shoulders up near your ears. Remember to relax your shoulders.
• Head forward posture. Often people, particularly people in the west, people in charge, forward-thinking people, or people who are planning/worrying about the future stand and sit with a head forward position. Remember to sit up straight, lower your shoulders and bring your head back. This relieves strain on the trapezius. You can also try some online yoga to improve your posture.
• Holding a phone between your ear and shoulder. Get a headset.
• Carrying a heavy purse or backpack. Ask yourself if everything you have is really necessary. Switch your purse from one shoulder to the next frequently. Carry your important stuff in a fanny pack. And don’t forget to do your stretches.
• Bra straps that are too tight or the weight of heavy breasts pulling on your straps. Have your bra fit by a person trained to get a good fit. And remember to do your trap stretches.
• Breastfeeding a baby with your shoulders hunched forward and the weight of the baby in your arms can cause trapezius muscle pain. Check your posture and bring your shoulders back. Do side-lying whenever possible. Support the baby on a pillow on your lap. Remind yourself to take a small break from gazing at your sweetie once in a while, to bring your head up and relax your shoulders.
• Sleeping on your back or stomach with your head turned to one side. Change your sleeping position (easier said than done).
• Any position where you head is turned to one side for a long time. Are you a teacher and you turn to look at the student next to you? Do you turn to see your computer screen?
• Bending forward while working. Do you bend forward to work at a sewing machine or look down at your knitting? Do you bend forward when you type at the computer? Do you do beading? Sit up!
• Too high keyboard. Get a keyboard shelf for your desk.
• Working with no arm rests and the weight of your arms hang from your shoulders. Get a chair with arm rests. Put your hands in your pockets if you are standing for a long time. Support your arms to prevent trapezius muscle pain.
• Whip lash. This just takes recovery time.
• Playing violin, piano, backpacking, bike riding, or other activities which heavily rely on the trapezius muscles. Remember to stretch. Watch your posture. Take a break when you need your trap muscles to recover.

Trapezius Exercises

You can prevent and relieve pain in your trapezius muscles by exercising them. Exercise brings circulation to the muscles, and it relaxes them. Most importantly, if done correctly exercise will strengthen supporting muscles that support good posture. You can relieve a lot of muscle strain by using many muscles groups in a relaxed with, without overworking your traps.

[iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/IB94jLxn4HU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen>  My Yoga Online (affiliate link) is an excellent way to get instruction on using your back correctly. They offer classes in Pilates, Yoga, and Meditation. For more information on how My Yoga Online works, go to Online Yoga Workout with My Yoga Online.

Massaging your Trapezius Muscles

It’s easy to find your trapezius muscles.

The top of your trapezius muscle is one of the most common locations for shoulder tension.

This is the most likely place someone will massage you when they give you a neck massage, and it often needs it. It can be tender and sore and have spots which “hurt so good” to be pressed. It is not hard to find knots and ropes in this muscle.

How to Massage your Trapezius

The trapezius muscles are very likely to have tender knots or trigger points. Pressing on these points can help release the muscle and ease the pain from its strain. Use your good judgment–do not press so hard or long that you hurt yourself! This is about stress relief and not injury,

When you press on any of the areas shown in red, you are likely to find a tender area. Apply firm but gentle pressure for 10-30 seconds. Sometimes you will feel the muscle relax under your fingers.

These areas can be difficult to reach if you are trying to massage your own back. Here are some tricks to get to the sore spots!

Lying Down

When you lie down, your trapezius muscle relaxes because it doesn’t need to hold the weight of your arms. Be sure to use a pillow that keeps your neck exactly in line with your spine, otherwise the trap may get stressed in this position.

Once you are lying down, just knead your muscles and press on any sore spots.

Tennis Ball

   

Place a tennis ball (or hard rubber ball) under your trapezius one of the tender areas and lie on it.

You can control the location and pressure by moving your body.

   

Another nice way to reach your trap muscles is to use the tennis ball against a door frame. This looks more awkward than it feels. It is really a very nice way to massage the tops of your shoulders.

Body Back Buddy

   

The Body Back Buddy is a handy tool which can help you reach many unreachable pressure points. You can use it easily on any of the areas of trapezius muscle pain.

I also recommend online yoga classes to help correct your posture, stretch your muscles and relieve your back pain.

Fantasy Premier League 2012/13

Hell yeah, i'm playing this Fantasy Premier League 2012/13 now. To be frank, it's quite addictive. I felt like a gambler sitting in front of the screen watching football live while holding my mobile just to check the points of players i've choosen. lol. It turns out that i've got myself a not-bad result as ranking 3rd among my friends. Do you think that i'm kind of sexualism to said that i'm proud of being on the top 3 as the only female in the league? Just say. *smile*

Here's my team for Gameweek 2:

*apologize for the photo appears to be kind of blur*

 Goalkeeper :

Hart (Man. City)

Szczesny (Arsenal)

Strikers:

Welbeck (Man. United)

Tevez (Man. City)

Mackie (QPR)

Midfielders:

Nasri (Man. City)

Mikel (Chelsea)

Lennon (Totteham)

Hazard (Chelsea)

Park (QPR)

Defenders:

Kelly (Liverpool)

Vermaelen (Arsenal)

Ashley Cole (Chelsea)

Gibbs (Arsenal)

McCartney (West Ham)

Well, this weekend Chelsea's not playing, and i'm in real big trouble for having 3 players from Chelsea. It's quite fun having to figure and evaluate which player's skilss & trustworthiness. lol. Gonna figure my way out on solving this situation for Gameweek3. Have a nice game. =)

>>Fantasy Premier League<<

Cheers Readers.

Car of The Year Honor

Daddy's Hyundai Elantra 1.8 GLS had just got full set new bodykit + spoiler.

Nice job dad~

Okey. Here i am talking about cars again. 

The South African Guild of Motoring Journalists in conjunction with Wesbank has awarded the Hyundai Elantra 1,8 GLS the SA Car of the Year prize for 2012. =)

The Elantra’s victory marks the first time a Korean car has won the SA Car of the Year award after the i20’s placement in the final round of the 2010 round of the competition and similar results for the ix35 and Sonata last year. The Elantra has also gained a considerable amount of good press abroad netting both the North American and Canadian Car of the Year gongs in 2012.

The Elantra’s blend of eye-catching design, solid build, generous equipment and competent road manners at a competitive price also saw it win the Best Compact Saloon award in our Top 12 Best Buys for 2012.

“We are extremely proud of the recognition that a world-class product such as the Hyundai Elantra has received from the South African Guild of Motoring Journalists,” said Alan Ross, managing director of Hyundai Automotive South Africa, after receiving the Car of the Year trophy.

“This award, and the fact that we had no less than two finalists in the previous competition, is confirmation of the giant strides that the Hyundai brand has made locally and globally. It is also recognition of the quality and emotional appeal that the Hyundai products have developed as part of the brand’s ‘Modern Premium’ strategy.”

Here's the road test of the Hyundai Elantra 1.8 GLS ::

IF you can’t remember much about the previous-generation Elantra, don’t rack your brain … it was hardly an exciting vehicle. And Hyundai knows this; at the launch of the new Elantra, the manufacturer admitted it did not sell well.

In the September 2007 road test of the discontinued model, in which we praised its perceived build quality, one of our testers was quoted caustically, “The Elantra does the job. Nothing less but nothing more.” After reviewing the new incarnation, some of our comments from that test remain but a number of fundamental ones have changed.

“We know that Hyundai changes its designs more often than many people buy new clothes, so maybe there is something better being penned as we write …” This prediction from the 2007 test has come to pass, as the new version is not only a huge step up from previous Elantras; it is now arguably the most stylish saloon in its class. Where once Korean vehicles bore scant relation to their stablemates, nowadays Hyundai has a signature design language infused in all its new products.

While we can heap loads of praise on the exterior appearance of the new Elantra, buyers of this class of vehicle place interior comfort, space, practicality and build quality above such frivolities as style and design.

When it comes to space, all CAR team members except our resident beanpole (who, at more than 1,9 metres in height, is hardly the size of an average South African) found ample leg- and headroom in the front and on the rear bench. Potential owners should also note that this Elantra offers one of the largest boot capacities in its segment – even with a 17-inch alloy under the boot board – with a cavernous 416 dm3 available with the rear seatbacks in place (and 1 072 dm3 with them folded flat).

As was the case with its predecessor, interior quality is impressive. The cabin features swathes of soft-touch material on the facia and doors that, when teamed with the leather-clad gearlever and silver trim along the facia and on the steering wheel, lend it a very classy feel. None of its traditional competitors come close.

The driving position should suit most shapes and sizes thanks to the generous range of adjustment available on the seat and steering column, while the steering-wheelmounted controls for the trip computer and the MP3/USB/iPod audio system add convenience. Thanks to the standard climate control and rain-sensing wipers, Cape Town’s temperamental weather proved no bother, while the rear park-distance sensors make it easy to park the Elantra without much risk of a bent fender.

Under the bonnet lies a 1,8-litre petrol engine that delivered another pleasant surprise. With 110 kW available at 6 500 r/min and 178 N.m of torque at 4 700 r/min, the Elantra is one of the most powerful vehicles in the 1,8- to 2,0-litre segment and this was borne out in the overtaking acceleration times we recorded. Advancing from 80 to 100 km/h in third gear takes just 4,03 seconds, allowing for fairly swift overtaking.

Lastly, the 1,8-litre’s smooth delivery and near-silent operation at low revs impressed. In fact, one tester commented that, if we were to measure the Elantra’s levels of noise, vibration and harshness against premium cars costing at least five times as much, the Korean would probably be quieter.

The absorbent suspension setup consists of MacPherson struts up front and a torsion-beam arrangement at the rear. It’s testament to the talents of the Hyundai engineers that the Elantra manages to ride comfortably and in a controlled manner despite this seemingly basic suspension layout.

Too many Korean vehicles that are burdened with light, lifeless steering pass through our hands, so initially we weren’t too optimistic about the Elantra’s helm … however, we soon found that the electric power-steering system provides just the right amount of feel and feedback.

The Elantra is very much a family car and, therefore, safety levels are paramount. In the event of a crash, there are six airbags that could deploy, while Isofix anchorages ensure that the smallest of the brood will be safely secured. Central-, auto-locking doors and keyless entry are also standard.

Unfortunately, this solid safety package is undermined by the brakes. We achieved an average time of 3,32 seconds in our 10-stop braking test, which gives the Elantra a “poor” rating. It is also disappointing to note the absence of an electronic stability system.

Total ownership cost, maintenance and overall value-formoney should prove to be a big drawcard of this vehicle. Thanks to a low fuel-consumption figure of 7,8 litres/100 km (CAR fuel index), the Elantra has an estimated range of 621 km before the next stop at the pumps. A real-world fuel test along CAR’s city/highway/countryroad saw the Elantra consume only 7,2 litres/100 km.

The Elantra is covered by a five-year/ 90 000 km service plan and five-year/150 000 km manufacturer’s warranty. Other than metallic paint, there are no option boxes to tick on this car’s specification sheet, so you get a lot of car for your money.

TEST SUMMARY

In the 2010 SA JD Power Initial Quality Survey, Hyundai ranked very closely behind the market favourite, Toyota; similar trends are emerging in international quality and reliability studies.

After the test phase was wrapped-up and we had our team discussion session, the CAR testers had to dig deep to find fault with this vehicle. The only serious criticisms concerned the marginal brakes (which could have been unique to this particular vehicle). and the lack of ESP. We have to give credit where it is due and, in this case, the Elantra deserves much praise. It’s a solid package that offers a long list of standard features and is practical, stylish and offers great value for money.

The Elantra is comfortably one of the best Hyundais we have tested and, as evidenced by the rivals panel on page 70 and its overall score of 79 out of 100, we would without hesitation choose it over its nearest competitors.

What an honor for Hyundai. Good Job.

Cheers readers.

Comb It !

Here am i, getting myself a center parted hairstyle.

 Look weird? It lasted not more than a week. lol

We're all creatures of habits. We get comfortable with the way things are, and rarely do we stray. This can apply to, of all things, our hair parts. Once we become familiar with seeing our hair parted one way, wearing it any other angle makes us feel like a different person, or a least some bizarro version of ourself.

But the more we think about it, maybe it's a stealth way to attract attention to the more flattering side of your face. (According to Forbes and a begrudging Mariah Carey, it's the left)

One thing's for sure: It's an instant trick for updating your look. Something I found out when I decided to part my hair at the centre, a rarely-made shift from my everyday left part. And people at the office, no one could quite pinpoint the exact change at first. Some commented looked noob, some commented no difference, he commented that was not even close to center parted. lol.

Well, it's a nice experience i would said. lol

Did you found your suitable hair parts? Try it !

Ended up this post with few of my hairstyles. =)

When i was still in TARC.

When my 1st TARC reunion dinner.

When my boutique outdoor shooting.

When my 1st year in UTAR.

When my 2nd year in UTAR.

When i just cut my hair short.

 One of last year's photoshooting.

3 weeks ago.

2 weeks ago.

Which one suits me more? center-parted hair? =)

Cheers readers.

Love We Put Into Giving

We were on the newspaper, me and him. We went performing some songs at this Anning old folks home & orphan's home. We bought some foods & snacks, got some sponsorship from U & Me Bany Land donated boxes of adult diaper & Qi Yuan dimsum restaurant donated some foods for those poor grandpa grandma and kids. The youngest is only 2 1/2 years old. Pitiful. 

For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.

For lovely eyes, week out the good in people.
For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.

For beautiful hair, let a child run their fingers through it once a day.

For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone.

People, more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed.

Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, 

you will find one at the end of each of your arms.

As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, 

one for helping yourself and the other for helping others.

No one has ever become poor by giving. It's not how much we give, it's how much love we put into giving. Joy increases as you give it, and diminishes as you try to keep it yourself. In giving it, you will accumulate a deposit of joy greater than you ever believed possible.


Cheers readers.
Love life.

Knot that Ties

We have brought back a lil puppy on his birthday. It's a female Shih Tzu with 7 weeks old. We named her Ruby Qiu. She is the happiness in my life, my sweetheart. She tighten up our knots, bond us even more closer than ever. I've been much more closer to his family as well. Me and him, we spend our free time playing together with her, bring her evening walk, potty train her, teach her to behave. There are so much of the good time we get to spend together with Ruby Qiu, our new sweetheart, our new daughter, our new love.

Happiness is a warm puppy.

The first night she's with us, still very shy hiding under the pillow.

Daddy's best co-driver.

Sleeping on mummy house's sofa with her 4-legs wide opened.

Craving for mamak's fried chicken.

Sleeping beauty.

Lying like a baby on mummy's lap.

I'll ended up this post with a self-made storyline of my beloved Ruby vs my sister.

Cheers readers.

Dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself.

Your day - Our day

It's his birthday !

1st cake, smiled so happily.

2nd cake !! 

Ipoh - Kuala Lumpur - Melaka - Genting

Off we go!

Happy birthday my endao boy. <3

Because time itself is like a spiral, something special happens on your birthday each year: The same energy that God invested in you at birth is presented once again.

A Little Song for You

This song is originally from Bryan Adams - Heaven. Just a short cover by me and my Him, who is also the keyboardist. It's not that pro and yet it was recorded with just an Iphone only. =)

Lyrics:

Oh, thinkin' about all our younger years
There was only you and me
We were young and wild and free
Now nothin' can take you away from me
We've been down that road before
But that's over now
You keep me comin' back for more

[Chorus]
Baby you're all that I want
When you're lyin' here in my arms
I'm findin' it hard to believe
We're in heaven
And love is all that I need
And I found it there in your heart
It isn't too hard to see
We're in heaven

Oh, once in your life you find someone
Who will turn your world around
Bring you up when you're feelin' down
Yeah, nothin' could change what you mean to me
Oh, there's lots that I could say
But just hold me now
'Cause our love will light the way

[Chorus]

I've been waitin' for so long
For somethin' to arrive
For love to come along
Now our dreams are comin' true
Through the good times and the bad
Yeah, I'll be standin' there by you

For a friend that is now far far away at Heaven.

We miss you so much.

Love.

Sharing My Senses

Hell ya it's already mid of July 2012 readers ! Time flashes. And what am i doing with such post in the photo? Too stress for work? Well i was attending a Nerdy Cosplay Party at Malacca. Sorry if i made Fly Emirates look nerd. LOL. Went for a trip to Genting and also Malacca, the historical town in Malaysia, with all those Malay warriors legends. Let me share some foods and thoughts throughout the whole Malacca trip.

Okey, who knows about Jonker Street in Malacca? Jonker Street - the centre street of Chinatown - was once renowned for its antique shops. However over the years it has turned to clothing and craft outlets as well as restaurants. The best part of Jonker Street is the night market ! Yes, night market on Fridays and Saturdays that sells everything from tasty treats to cheap keepsakes. So i was staying at the Kota Laksamana homestay. It is located just 1km to Jonker Street. Fully furnished with heater showers and air-conditioned rooms. It's very clean and nice services. The environment is nice plus the furnitures are all brand new, it does look new for me. The most important is, it is CHEAP. But bear in mind that you have to do reservations at least 2 weeks ahead of your trip. I can say that is well worth the price.


Now let's talk about the FOODs. What you will think of whenever you came across of Malacca? The chicken rice ball of course. Here's the quick preview of the photo. LOL

In Malacca, the chicken rice is served as rice balls rather than a bowl of rice. Steamed rice is hsaped into golf ball-sized orbs and served alongside the chopped chicken. This dish is eaten the same way as the regular version of chicken rice. I am trying to google search for the reason why they made it in such shape but i cannot found any useful and accurate informations. They said that older chefs argue that the rice was originally shaped into balls because it needed to be kept warm from the time it was cookes (often earlier in the day) until mealtime. The rice balls, when stored in wooden containers, apparently stayed warm for a longer time. The other theory is that the rice balls were more portable and were easier for labourers working on plantations to transport from home. I found that the second reason will be more appropriate than the first one, dont they? but today, rice balls are appreciated more as a novelty than anything else.

Next, of course the Nadeje Thousand layers cake in Malacca. I'm sure that some of you know that this thousand layers cake is actually originally recipe from Japan, right? Okey, the Nadeje Patisserie Cafe shop in Malacca is owned by a Japanese, who bought in the thousand layers cake into Malacca on 2005. This thousand layers cake is also known as Mille Crepe also. Do you know the meaning of mille crepe? It is originates from French, French words. Crepe actually means a thin layer of cake whilst mille means a thousand layer. Of course it is impossible to stack a thousand layers of cake right? LOL

It is highly recommended to go Jonker Street's night market to have a look. Jonker Walk, also known as Jalan Hang Jebat at Malacca. The crowded Jonker Street night market is available on every Friday, Saturday, Sunday &public holiday. The culture is unique and creted chances for us to visit for others to survive. Honest speaking, this is the most neat and clean night market that i've ever visited. Love to visit these type of rushed streets. It seems everything in these shops are unique and creative, and want to buy everything. =)

Moving on to another nice food in Malacca. The Popiah. For those who do not know what is Popiah, you can refer to this link "Popiah" . So this is the famous popiah in Malacca, located at Jalan Bunga Raya. The authentic popiah with generous amounts of filling and pork lard. It's oily for those who do not like to eat pork lard. I am one of them but i still deeply in love with this awesome taste in the popiah. I do not know exactly how to describe the taste, but you just have to try one yourself ! For your information, we have waited and hour just for it. There was pork scratching and that gave a nice texture in comparison to the soft filling. It is just so nice.

Not to forget this ! The satay celup. Satay Celup is a dish where an assortment of raw and semi-cooked seafood, meat (including raw meat) and vegetables on skewers are dunked into a boiling pot of water and eaten with sauces that are similar to the ubiquitous satay sauce but made with a variety of different ingredients. Just a friendly reminder, dont forget to ask for a set of fork and spoon. Well, is a nice food as well.


Owh. There are just so much to have a look and eat at Malacca. And i'm going over again next weekend with my love one. How about you?


Cheers readers. =)
Have a nice weekend.

Super GT 3 Malaysia

Posing @ Super GT 3 Malaysia Sepang F1 Circuit.

Yes, i'm standing on the racing track Sepang F1 circuit. And i'm posing like a boss. *evil laugh* I've realized many photographers went there for girls and models, no offence, there are some who went there not for models, just like me! I went there for cars. I love cars as you can see. Gene from my daddy. My friend claimed that my dad changes car just like changing clothes, and i will reply :" Where got??!!" . But i know my dad loves cars, and so do i. I felt lucky and blissful for at the age of 24 i've already having to drive a Saga, then changed to Honda City Type Z and now changed to Toyota Vios which is under my name. *LOL* Tho i know it's kind of ashamed for not capable to buy my own car yet, but i do believe that one day i will, definitely i will!

Anyhow, back to the topic, the Super GT 3 at Sepang Malaysia, it's quite a nice experience. For being able to see so many types of luxury sports cars, it was damn awesome. I've been like yelling inside my mind , i said :"please let me sit inside the car! Please give me a ride! Just 1 lap!" *LOL* Owh yea, before i've forget, the supporting race before the real GT race. It was damn nice. All those Toyota Yaris and Toyota Vios. Oooppss, did i just mentioned Toyota Vios? YES! It was on the track that day. But this is not the climate, the most amazed part was we realized there is a FEMALE racer in a Toyota Vios, on the track. Oh my, she is so my idol now.

There are they !

Now here's the news reported about them! :

SEPANG: Ask most people, and it's likely that they would agree with the popularly-held belief that men drive better than women.

However, three plucky women who competed at the Asia GT series say otherwise.

Pimpun Hongsapan, who at 20 is among the youngest women drivers currently on the roster, proved that the fairer sex could handle speed as well if not better than the guys.

In her debut race in the Vios VOC category last month, where practically all her competitors were male, she took pole position and sped her way to first place.

“There is a bit of pressure racing against all guys, but women can beat men. It's practice,” said the Chulalongkorn University economics major undergraduate yesterday.

Two of her peers, Nathalia Davies, 24, and Somhatai Reanthong, 23, could not agree more.

Davies, who first made her name in Thailand as a television starlet with her roles in the series Wai Rai High School and Wai Rai Freshy, noted that one reason there were not as many women drivers as men was not about skills, but rather mindset.

“In Thailand, women are shy. They are not active in sports compared to in Europe or the United States. I ask my friends if they want to join motor sports and they say it's dangerous and they're scared.

“But it's more dangerous driving on the road than on the track, because on the road you don't know what kind of drunk or crazy people are there, while on the track everybody is concentrating on the same thing,” she said.

Somhatai, who goes by the nickname Bonus, echoed Davies' view that women did not believe they could go up against the boys.

“The bad thing is that the girls think they can't do it. They say it's too hard or too dangerous, so they simply don't try.

“I'd say just do it! Don't hesitate, and do anything if you want to, because opportunity never waits for anyone,” said the English and International Relations graduate.

As for the difference between a men's and women's race, Davies said nothing could compare to an all-girl race.

“The drivers tend to be more courteous in a men's race. A women's race is quite different, because there aren't so many drivers and everyone is hungry for victory.

“We're all friends off the track, but the race can get very intense it's been described as a cat-fight,” she said with a laugh.

Awwwww, she is just so my idol now!

Happy weekend everyone =)

Cheers readers

Make up

FAKE?

Well this photo is unedited and it's real for sure. You can see my pimples, lol. What's making me fake is the make-up. Without the make-up, i am nobody, am i? Why make up so important? Tho i'm working in sales force but i dont make up everyday. I'm kinda lazy type of person, who only focus on my eyes make-up whenever make up, many times i do not put on any foundation also. But i know this attitude has to be changed, soon enough.

I've attended a make-up competition organized by Mary Kay Malaysia, invited by a make-up artist in Penang. Still got two classes to go before can go photoshooting. Winner will be entitled a set of cosmetic kit from Mary Kay worth RM250 and also a total make over for magazine photoshoting. I do not hope for getting the best but i wish to learn some techniques to take care of my face and some make up skills from this experience, of course. =)

Well, lately there's a lot of hater published their opinions on those ladies who did plastic surgery. I mean, real scepticism. I always blame it all on guys. Why? This could takes me hours talking on it. In conclusion, guys love pretty women, dont they? So why make up matters？Read an article about it. =)

Yet another reason to read Kristen Arnett’s wonderful Makeup Memo column, if you aren’t doing so already: apparently, makeup matters. A lot.

According to a study headed by a Harvard Medical School assistant professor, not only do people perceive you as being more attractive if you wear makeup, but they also identify you as being more competent – and likeable and trustworthy.

I get the attractive thing. I don’t know many (or actually any) women who look better sans makeup than they do with a little concealer and mascara. But is it just me, or do you find it pretty unfair that I need to literally put on a different face in order to be deemed capable, amiable and reliable? I’ll tell you right now; the days that I wear makeup to the Truth In Aging office are few and far between. But Marta seems to find me an adequately competent employee.

Still, you only get one chance to make a great first impression. And now that I think about it, I wore makeup every single day for at least the first two weeks of work when I started at TIA – perhaps enough time to let that first impression sink in? Is this study telling us something we already know? I have worn makeup to every interview I’ve ever gone on in an effort to look good. I often look tired without a trace of makeup on, and maybe a little sloppy, perhaps even a little lazy. And I can definitely see how tired plus sloppy plus lazy might add up to incompetent in the eyes of an employer.

All right, so makeup makes me seem prettier and more competent to others. But more likable and trustworthy? I still find the basis of those characterizations to be unfair.

And here’s more stereotyping for you; if you do don a glamorous night-on-the-town makeup look, people will find you even more attractive and competent than if you’re wearing simpler makeup. But you will be judged as being less trustworthy, ladies, so I suppose the sexy smoky eyeliner is best kept out of the office, unless you want your boss to think that you’re the one who has been stealing the company’s office supplies.

It’s not just your boss who will judge you, either. Even newborns have a preference for attractive faces.

So maybe this is one of those “if you can’t beat them, join them” sort of lessons. Or we can even view this whole makeup-must positively, as one of the study’s researchers does: “This means that makeup really can be seen as a tool in a woman’s arsenal that allows her to actually control the way the world sees her.”

Or maybe we can all take a page out of Kristen Arnett’s book; yes, as an international makeup artist, she’s adorning faces with cosmetics all the time. But she also knows the truth about real women, and the truth is, we should be confident about ourselves in our natural state. And when we do put on makeup, whether it’s every day or once a year, it should be about improving our own perceptions, and not the perceptions of others.

Anyway, stay pretty girls.
Cheers.