Brainteasers

Test(s) brought to you by Tickle..Here's how I fared in one of them.

The Brainteaser Test
Joanna, you answered 24 out of 30 questions correctly!

Congratulations! Your score is in the 91st percentile. This means that if one hundred people took the test with you, your score would rank higher than 90 of them on average.

When we analyzed your test, we also discovered that when it comes to logical ability, you measure in the 100th percentile. This score indicates you have unusually strong abilities when it comes to to solving problems with logic. There are situations that require having a very precise thinking process to cut through the array of stimuli, and you can do this well. You can easily detect the underlying logic while others cannot. While others may get confused by things that are complex or out of order, your logical ability allows you to persevere and solve multi-layered problems.

The Brainteaser Test

Auspicious stuff

My uni friends and I used to talk about auspicious and inauspicious stuff that happen during placement. I recall Lilian saying that during the last week of her contract at her working place, she shared a lift with a cadaver, a medical term used to describe dead bodies. Anyway, it happened again during Liyan's final week during clinicals where she shared a lift with a cadaver and she passed her clinical placement.

Talking about coincidence, I bumped into a person whom I happened to share a cordial relationship with during my final week of Public Health placement. When I text my uni friends, one of the reply was, "Wow! Damn heng la!" Yes, I relate my bumping into that of their bumping into a cadaver. And guess, what?! I actually passed my Public Health placement.

Having passed Public Health and moving on to Foodservice, I can't help but feel this nagging feeling of dread. Is it because of the infamous Ms Wong? I've heard enough stories about her being strict with physical appearance especially dress codes. I guess, for Foodservice, I will be dressed like a nun and yes, meeting up during this time is not a good idea because of the possibility of how hideous I'd look - like a schoolgirl adhering to the strict dress code as outlined in the school handbook. *slaps forehead*. Anyway, wish me luck! I'm sure its not as scary as what I've heard so far.

Today's horoscope

I'm not usually a big believer in horoscopes as its best to take this "predictions" with a pinch of salt. Anyway, my horoscope today reads,

"It is never too late to make a good impression on someone whose opinion you value. Do not give up if the last few times you encountered this person you were not exactly having a shining moment. No one is perfect all of the time -- not even you! Today, when you get some face time with them, don't put a lot of pressure on yourself to blow their socks off. Just be yourself. Engage them in some friendly conversation, listen attentively, and they'll be impressed."

Coincidentally, today's prediction is quite accurate. This week's my final week for Public Health placement and since my presentation on Tuesday, I have not been able to have a word with my placement educator (PE) until I called my PE this morning and confirmed if I'd be able to discuss my assessment forms, report and evaluation form before I leave. With 20minutes before I meet my PE, let's hope I will be able to leave a good impression! (But, I'll be back in a month time to do my project.)

Moon sign

Moon sign??!! Yes, such things does exist apparently and interestingly, one may also see how it interacts with your horoscope and moon sign, which I will not go into details.

Those interested in finding out their moon sign, click here

Anyway, my moon sign reads:

Moon in Virgo
The Moon in Virgo individual knows intuitively that the world is complicated and multi-faceted, and many things need to be done to keep afloat in it. If he or she is an energetic person, they can easily become workaholics as they will fuss endlessly about every detail, unable to relax and calm down until a whole pile of different chores have been sorted out. The inability of these people to relax can often lead to nervousness and disturbances of the digestive system. They can become over-critical and sometimes this makes them highly-strung and rather unbearable to those around them.

On the other hand, sometimes if the Moon in Virgo belongs to a passive person, he or she might end up doing nothing at all. They know very well how many things ought to be done, but because they know they will be unable to do everything, they just stay idle.

Since they have a good memory and are resourceful, Virgo Moon people often succeed in areas where it’s necessary to keep a lot of details in mind, and they can prioritise, systematise and put things in order. They are curious to know how the human body works and how to make it more efficient, and as a result they may find themselves studying medicine, nutrition or some kind of healing. In fact, knowledge of what to eat and when to eat can be really important for Virgo Moons because in their physiology, the state of their health is very closely related to their digestion. Perhaps this is the very reason why Moon in Virgo people are so selective with food. Never will they eat just anything! Ever!

To stop being stressed out, these people find it helpful to do housework: cleaning, washing up, tidying. Domestic chores can serve as a kind of shelter from the problems of life. Another much less desirable way to deal with their nervousness is to pass it on to others! They do this unintentionally, because it can be so difficult, given their attention to details, not to find something wrong with someone and then latch on to it and nag.

Parents with the Moon in Virgo want to teach their children how to work, how to do everything themselves, and how to keep things in order. Perhaps this is because their own mother taught them how to do all these things, in the same way.

Interesting...

Rusty and me

Be warned! Read at own risk as entry talks about snippets from my pet dog's life. Proceed and read at own risk!

Oh my goodness! Tears welled to my eyes as I read through the last few chapters of Marley and me written by John Grogan. Marley and me talks about a heartwarming and unforgettable story of a family in the making and the wonderously neurotic dog who taught them (the author's family) what really mattered in life.

As I read through the initial chapters, the antics displayed by Marley (a laborador retriever) never failed to tickle me as I recalled how Rusty used to do that too. Rusty, a wired-hair terrier, brought back by my dad from SPCA when she was 1 years (1988). Always being in the middle of way, enjoying tummy rides, loves rubbing her snout into my tummy, rolling on her back as she attempts to soothe an itch. As the author, John Grogan, approached towards the final few chapters of the book and talking about the inevitable time of life where all good things must come to an end, the feelings that he described seem to describe how I felt when Rusty began to become slower in her actions, selectively hearing and responsiveness, having cataracts in both eyes and knocking into things. I vividly remember when mum would be lying on the floor watching telly and Rusty would attempt to jump over the wall of tummy which often end up in mum screaming due to Rusty's misjudgement - scrambled over mum's tummy.

John describes the pain that he had to go through with the decision of having to put Marley to sleep. Indeed, my family went through the same decision when Rusty went to dog heaven (as my brother puts it) on 17th June 2003. Rusty has always been well, only having occassional poor appetites, which always went away after a walk. She suffered from epilepsy and I had witnessed the entire incident without being able to help her. After that bout of epilepsy, her world crashed and she was no longer able to hear, see and walk properly. It was like her senses were all wrong. She wondered round the house in a drunken stupor, entering rooms when she was previously barred. She needed 24-hour guardian as advised by the vet. That night, my sis and I keep vigil over her side and I sang songs to calm her down. The next day, she suffered from another episode of epilepsy and we rushed her down to the vet. Moreover, my sis received a phonecall from the vet informing her that Rusty is suffering from acute renal failure.

When Rusty's 7years (dog years) and I'm 10..

What could be worst? Its like witnessing someone close to you, losing their life away. At the vet, he offered us 2 options of which, one was to put her to sleep to end her suffering, which was the most humane thing to do. My dad made the decision for Rusty to be put down. I recall hugging and carrying her in the taxi, comforting her that she'll be fine. That day, we left the house with Rusty and returned home with her collar. Sleep came to me fitfully for the next couple of nights as I fought to remember as much detail as I can. Seeing her pictures were difficult as tears would start falling. Her presence lingered in the house for such a time when no traces of her fur could be found.

Adapting to life without Rusty was difficult - no more barking, no brown shadow following me around, bad breath in my face because of an impending storm (Rusty's scared of thunder - similiar to Marley), no more tummy rubs, no more fur stuck to clothes / school books. With only memories left of her, she has taught me life's little lessons during my childhood and adolescence days. Rusty, I missed you!


When Rusty's 15. See how much she has aged? With white outline and cataracts in her eyes.

See how she loves to lie in the middle of the road

And keeping a watchful eye on the door

Random updates

Nothing exciting has happened in my life since the last entry. This week has been a crazy one with time spent at the nutrition clinic and rushing to complete my Guidelines report and summarising the articles reviewed into a prose form by next tuesday morning. It should be easy, however, try as I might, my pace is just too slow. Or do I do things at such an inefficient pace?

Its amazing to see how fast the year has past and now, we are already in the month of September. Another 3 more months and its goodbye 2007 and hello 2008! I can't wait for this year to end. The many obstacles that I faced along the way taught me to become stronger be it spiritually, physically or emotionally and its life's little lessons that showed me the depth of friendships that I have formed.

Anyway, chanced upon my friend's website who is aspiring to be a budding entrepreneur. If you enjoy the cheap thrill of buying clothes online and love one-of-a-kind design, please visit ClothesDarling or if you like hand-made earrings, please visit Pretty Earrings.

Time to get into the mood for completing my report and summarising my articles. I hope it meets my boss's satisfaction! Till the next one, take care!

In action - frisbee

Frisbee, a tool that people usually use to get dogs to fetch?!

I learnt about the sport - Ulitmate Frisbee while I was studying in uni. No, I did not pick up the sport neither am I good at it. In fact, I still think that I have butter fingers and can hardly catch anything round or flat. *Sighs*

Anyway, a bunch of colleagues and I had the opportunity of playing Frisbee last Friday when Liyan suggested it as a sport that we can play as part of Active Friday. With minimal training and practice, we started off by throwing frisbee to one another and liyan providing advice when necessary. Soon it became throwing to whoever and wherever. Not forgetting that I get to practise my "chicken wing throw" which sent the frisbee flying in a rather wobbly way. With heaps of laughter, perspiration and lots of running later, the sun decided to adjourn to bed and us, to the hawker centre for some food and fluids to replenish whatever energy that has been utilised.

As the saying goes, picture speaks a thousand words..


Jess throwing off to kick start the session!

Attempting my "chicken wing" throw

Yay! I caught it!

After the game

This time with the camera woman, Ainul

Liyan and I saying NO! to Mackers! (Frisbee has Ronald MacDonald's face)