Spring Fever
Spring is the time where strange illness sets in. Sun begins to warm, tops reveal
more colours and skirts gets a little shorter. It is a phenomenon still could not be proven biologically but it surely has something to do with your body chemistry. The change of season from the low felts during winter time to longer daytime affects our melatonin, the well-known sleep hormone. For people living in an equatorial country like Malaysia, it might be that the effects could not be felt, due to the all-year-long sunny days. No wonder Malaysians tend to be at high mood and energy at all time. In Kyoto, a flurry of energy is to spring. With days getting longer, weather getting longer, endorphins flowing harder and fashion of men and women getting, well, 'hotter', it is no surprise that it affects our mood and excitement. And as for me, I hope it affects me the right way. Can't wait for my first American Southwest adventure next week.
Eco-living
The smallest steps can make a big difference to the world. Did you know that we use billions of plastic bags every year? I use an eco-bag for my groceries to minimize the usage of plastics and
shop from a farmer's shop for local products. Even in my research, I had
accidentally found a potential path to produce eco-plastic component from lignin-derived materials but I just could not pursue it now due to
some conflict of interest with my current biodiesel research theme. However, I am sure I could study on everything I couldn't do now (due to strict supervisory) because I will be a boss of myself when I get back to Malaysia later. So everyone, think green and act green!!! Small changes in your behavior could lead to great changes in our natural environment!!!
Mama's Day
I do agree that motherhood is a tough job. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, no pay, no day-off, sometimes it is unappreciated (when your children rebel against your advice, of which, normally done for their own good), yet resignation is impossible. God created mother to bring joy, warmth, love and happiness to the world. For my mama, and all moms in the world, thank you for being a great mom!!! Happy mother's day!!!
Mo-An Cafe, my favourite organic cafe up on Yoshida Mt., Kyoto.
