LeO FoR ThurSdAY, jUnE 7 2007

Although positive energy waves have been washing into your life, others may not understand your actions. Even if you are doing your best, you can still inadvertently overwhelm someone. Stay aware of everyone else's feelings, but don't let them stop you from engaging the world in your own special way. Whatever you start now can bring big rewards in the weeks ahead.

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Exam & Tests

EXAM

My first exam was yesterday, Paper 3.4 Business Information Management.It was grand,I managed to answer all, but not full question since I got ran out of time. Since this is the last paper ever in this sitting due to the changeover of the new syllabus-yes, there no more paper 3.4 in starting Dec 2007 intake. Which means if you don't nail this,you have to choose other paper to sit for it.

Here are the new syllabus looks like:

P1 - Professional Accountant (PA)
P2 - Corporate Reporting (CR)
P3 - Business Analysis (BA)
P4 - Advanced Financial Management (AFM)
P5 - Advanced Performance Management (APM)
P6 - Advanced Taxation Performance (ATX)
P7 - Advanced Audit & Assurance (AAA)

Brief Explaination on new syllabus (Starting DEC 2007)

The Professional level is divided into two modules - Essentials (P1-P3) and Options (P4-P7).

Both modules have been set at an intellectual level equivalent to that expected of a student taking a Masters degree. The focus of the syllabus at this level is to build upon the technical skills already acquired, and explore more advanced professional skills, techniques, and values that are required and used by the expert accountant acting in an advisory or consultancy role at a senior level. All students must complete the three papers in the Essentials module.

The Options module contains four papers. These are directly underpinned and supported by their equivalent within the Skills module in the Fundamentals level. These exams assess the more advanced and sophisticated techniques that a professional needs in order to specialise in specific areas at work, or to follow as a career pathway in an advisory or consultancy role. Students select two out of four Option papers and are advised to choose the options that relate to their chosen or anticipated field of work.

TESTS

I took a few yesterday, mainly because my school friend got engaged last Sunday. So, I was kind of curious that what are the criteria am I looking for from a guy. So, I just took that test, to see whether it interpret about myself is true or not. Anyway, it's up to me whether I want to believe it or not.

Here are the results from Test 1: Perfect Partner Analysis

	YOUR RELATIONSHIP STYLE The first step in discovering your best match is getting a clear picture of your own relationship style. Good or bad, your experiences with your parents -- in childhood and adulthood -- play a key role in establishing your relationship style and the kind of person who you're best suited for now. Based on your experiences, you will probably fall naturally into one of three categories:
	? Isolator: If you are an Isolator, you need a lot of personal space. Isolators minimize emotion, are often guarded and unconsciously push people away, keeping them at a distance. ? Fuser: If you are a Fuser, you have an insatiable appetite for closeness and don't like being alone. Fusers crave attention and are sometimes described as clingy. ? Ambivalent: If you are an Ambivalent, you are a little bit of both. Ambivalents like to pull away, yet they want to feel close at the same time. They can also be confusing and hard to read.
	Based on your test response

YOU ARE AN AMBIVALENT




YOUR CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES
Your childhood experiences show that you are an Ambivalent. As a child, you probably received plenty of love and affection from your parents but were also allowed to form your own sense of independence. Your parents may have upset you and let you down at times, but your childhood needs were essentially met. Therefore, as an adult, you have traits that are common in both Isolators and Fusers, two polar opposites. This means that your relationship style includes many interesting contradictions. You've been known to both push people away and expect them to dote on you at the same time. Freedom is just as appealing to you as being showered with affection.


YOUR PERFECT PARTNER
As an Ambivalent, you're uniquely qualified to have a successful relationship with a partner from either category: Fusers or Isolators.

In your case, "happily ever after" depends on which role you find yourself adopting more often. If you're usually the outgoing one in the relationship, often seeking affection and attention, you're more of a Fuser. This means that your perfect partner is actually your opposite type, an Isolator. You may have guessed just the contrary, that your best match would be someone who would shower you with all the love and affection you crave. But happiness for you means partnering with someone who will respect your privacy and support you when you want to do independent activities, much like your parents did.

If you're often a private person who likes her space, you're more of an Isolator. This means that your perfect partner is actually your opposite type, a Fuser. Contrary to what you might have thought, your best match is not someone who gives you all the space and freedom you crave. Instead, your best bet for long-term happiness is partnering with someone who dotes on you, someone who shows his affection and expresses his emotions easily and often, just as your parents did.

Results from Test 2: Personal Astrology Profile

Section 1: How You Approach Life and How You Appear To Other

Cautious, prudent, and rather self-contained, you are a person who approaches life realistically and who is not inclined to take foolish chances or get carried away by the overly optimistic or idealistic schemes of starry-eyed dreamers. In fact, you frequently have a jaundiced view of such things. You are rather worldly-wise at a fairly young age, even something of a cynic. Often the world doesn't seem like a safe, friendly place to you, and you tend to approach life in a guarded, conservative manner. You are generally calculating and careful, and are rarely spontaneous, fluid, open, and childlike.

Section 2: The Inner You: Your Real Motivation

Proud and intensely individual, you really want to stand out, to be the very best you can be, and to be recognized and appreciated for your unique contributions. Doing something well and being respected for it is extremely important to you, and you cannot tolerate being in the background, taking orders from others, or being "just one of the team". You must put your personal stamp on whatever you do, and direct your own course in life. You need to have a place where you can shine, express yourself creatively, and be the one in charge.

Remarks: The way it turns out,seem to be mostly true, but again..it's just a test.

Gonna hit the books again..last sitting on Friday,taking paper 3.3 Performance Management.Wish me luck ;)

cUrioUsitY

HrmmMm..yes I'm curious.

I don't what I'm curious about..

I'm just curious..that's all~

Life is not thrill without curiosity..

the controversial Lina JOy~~

Lina Joy Case

Remarks:

• Is she kidding me?Even I live in Dublin never have the thought of changing my religion (although I'm not so religious, at least i pray & read ayat2 Quran).
  
• How can the government let her changed religion in her IC(Identity Card)? Well, thank god it wasn't successful~
  
• If she doesn't want to practice the Islam religion/culture,wanting to be like a western person, fine with me..but change to Christian? I don't get it! What the hell are you thinking?!!

Enough said. Off for lunch with miss choy & menon at aya~

pressure..pressure..

Firstly, my roommate kinda asked me to join her watch Datin Diaries. I'm not sure what's going on but erm..I'm aware that this show is showing in tv3 now. So, I assume it's a good drama series and will catch up right after the exams..

I've seen 1 of the episodes and I started to dislike very rich men who are very familiar with the word 'polygamy/affairs'. I mean..can't you just stick to a woman? Why do men have to misuse to term of polygamy? I wouldn't mind if you want to fool around when your status are 'single'..but not married okay, that's really a turn-off for me! I couldn't talk about it in depth as this is a sensitive issue. But overall, I can say that you don't need a filthy rich guy to make you happy. What woman need most from a man is loyal, happiness and financially stable. But NOT SUPER RICH, BOASTFUL & BUAYA GUY!!

As usually, many of my friends in Malaysia are getting married. Good for them but too pressure for me (if I'm in Malaysia). The 'pressure' of getting married at early age is not there, it's simply because I'm in the environment where no one(well, my close ones of course) are getting married soon. So,thank you I'm in Dublin.LOL! But I know 3 couples from my batch here are getting married this August. Congrats to all future newly weds :D

So, when's my turn? Hrmm..I don't know. Why?Because no one has pop-out the question to me (that's what my colleague taught me about answering 'when's your turn?').LOL! Well, it does make sense,though..

Ok..better think of finishing ACCA first, then marriage.LOL. Laters~~

p/s: I'm so stressed out. Exams..exams..exams...huwaaaaaaaaaaa ;-(

AqUA TimEz - ALoNes

That lion is sooo cute!! Just like my star :D

Finally..

My post for KUI Dinner 2007 has been posted after all. You can view it in April 2007 folder dated 23 April 2007.

'Enjoy' reading =p

p/s:I'm off for 2 weeks study leaves.Wuhu! No more worries about studying at work :p. My exams are on 4th & 8th June 2007.Wish me luck! :D

PMS

What is PMS?

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is the name of a group of symptoms that start 7 to 14 days before your period (menstruation). The symptoms usually stop soon after your period begins.

Most women feel some discomfort before their periods. But if you have PMS, you may feel so anxious, depressed or uncomfortable that you can't cope at home or at work. Some of the symptoms of PMS are listed in the box below. Your symptoms may be worse some months and better others.

Symptoms of PMS

• Acne
• Bloated abdomen
• Constipation
• Crying spells
• Depression
• Fast heartbeat
• Feeling hungry
• Feeling irritable or tense
• Feeling tired
• Feeling anxious
• Headache
• Joint pain
• Mood swings
• Not feeling as interested in sex
• Tender and swollen breasts
• Trouble concentrating
• Trouble sleeping
• Swollen hands or feet
• Wanting to be alone
• Weight gain

What causes PMS?

No one knows for sure. But PMS seems to be linked in part to changes in hormone levels during the menstrual cycle. PMS is not caused by stress or psychological problems, though these may make the symptoms of PMS worse.

How is PMS diagnosed?

Your doctor may ask you to keep track of your symptoms on a calendar. If your symptoms follow the same pattern each month, you may have PMS.

Your doctor may want to examine you and do some tests to rule out other problems. He or she may also want to talk to you about your eating and exercise habits, your work and your family.

How is PMS treated?

There is no cure for PMS, but eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly and taking medicine may help. Your doctor will talk to you about whether you need to change your diet and exercise habits. He or she may also prescribe medicine for you, depending on what your symptoms are.

You may need to try more than one medicine to find the treatment that works for you. Many medicines are available over-the-counter, but some require a doctor's prescription. Medicines that can be prescribed include diuretics, antidepressants and birth control pills. Other medicines for PMS are being studied.

What are diuretics?

Diuretics help your body get rid of extra sodium and fluid. They can ease bloating, weight gain, breast pain and abdominal pain. Diuretics are usually taken just before you would normally have these symptoms.

Do antidepressants help?

Antidepressants can help with the severe irritability, depression and anxiety that some women with PMS have. These medicines are usually taken every day.

What about birth control pills?

Your doctor may talk to you about taking birth control pills (sometimes called "the pill") to help ease some of your PMS symptoms. Birth control pills help by "evening out" your hormone levels throughout your cycle. Some women's PMS symptoms get a lot better when they take birth control pills. However, the pill can also cause side effects of its own, and it doesn't help all women.

What about medicines I can buy without a prescription?

You can buy medicines without a prescription to help with the symptoms of PMS. These medicines usually combine aspirin or acetaminophen with caffeine, antihistamines or diuretics. Some brand names include Midol, Pamprin and Premsyn PMS.

Some over-the-counter pain relievers can also help. These include ibuprofen (brand names: Advil, Motrin, Nuprin), ketoprofen (brand name: Orudis KT) and naproxen (brand name: Aleve).

These medicines can work quite well for mild or moderate PMS. Talk to your doctor before you try one of these drugs.

Can I do anything to ease my symptoms?

Yes. See the box below for some tips. Know what your PMS symtoms are and when they happen. Then you can change your diet, exercise and schedule to get through each month as smoothly as possible.

Try not to get discouraged if it takes some time to find tips or medicine that help you. Treatment varies from one person to another. Your doctor can help you find the right treatment.

Tips on controlling PMS

• Eat complex carbohydrates (such as whole grain breads, pasta and cereals), fiber and protein. Cut back on sugar and fat.
• Avoid salt for the last few days before your period to reduce bloating and fluid retention.
• Cut back on caffeine to feel less tense and irritable and to ease breast soreness.
• Cut out alcohol. Drinking it before your period can make you feel more depressed.
• Try eating up to 6 small meals a day instead of 3 larger ones.
• Get aerobic exercise. Work up to 30 minutes, 4 to 6 times a week.
• Get plenty of sleep--about 8 hours a night.
• Keep to a regular schedule of meals, bedtime and exercise.
• Try to schedule stressful events for the week after your period.

What about vitamins and other home remedies?

You may have read that some vitamins and other supplements, such as vitamin B6, vitamin E, magnesium, manganese and tryptophan, can help relieve PMS. There haven't been many studies about these treatments, and it's possible that they could do more harm than good. For example, vitamin B6 and vitamin E can cause side effects if you take too much. Talk to your doctor if you're thinking of trying any of these vitamins or supplements.

On the other hand, taking calcium pills may reduce symptoms of water retention, cramps and back pain. Taking about 1,000 mg of calcium a day probably won't be harmful, especially because calcium has so many other benefits, such as being good for your bones.

Written by familydoctor.org editorial staff.

Source

American Academy of Family Physicians

What a LaZy dAY!

I just don't know why I'm so lazy today..

Could the 'hot cold' weather cause the 'laziness' in me?

Or could it be something has been bothering in my mind? the ACCA exam really bothers me a lot!

Or could I be missing someone? Well, I did thought of him a lot today :)

Or could it be just me?Plain lazy of me..can't wait to this Friday as I'll be leaving for study leave soon..

giVenChy I LoVE!!

Went to Debenhams, Jervis Shopping Centre to get the latest edition Very irresistible Summer Sun EDT 75ml (it's a limited edition) & Sunkissed Gloss colour Sunset violet for Euro56. With both purchases, I got free tote bag & make-up bag with free samples of very irresistible fresh attitude for men :)

Also, for the sake of fitting 9 pictures in the collage,that's the latest picture of me with soft curls which almost worn out already. I honestly love my curly hair! Many thanks to my adik alia =)

Small Investment~

I'm planning to get these within 1-3 years time. Well, I can't them all in one shot.I'll be bankrupt for all you know.LOL.Ok, starting with:

1. DSLR Camera.
   How to choose an ideal camera?Click here.
   
   
2. Mobile.
   Yes, my mobile has gone mad. Keep crashing almost everyday.. SE or Nokia I have in mind now.
   
   
3. Laptop.
   Haven't decide which brand to get. As long as it's more advance than my current Compaq Presario laptop (don't remember the model) is good enough.huhu..
   
   
4. Video Camera.
   THe one with good specs is good enough for me :)

PLeDgE..

I pledge myself to:

1. Study hard & smart till 8 Jun 2007 (final paper).
2. To surf the internet for important purposes (1 hour at home).
3. Use the laptop for charging my zen & update songs to zen as well :p
4. Eat small portion,especially dinner so that I wont feel sleepy when studying.
5. Cut down on my socializing time.
6. Watch 'must-watch' movies only when tired of studying.
7. Jog/exercise to release tension/stress..also good for diet/slimming :p
8. Read surah al-Fatihah, ayat al-Kursi for easier understanding & absorb as much knowledge as possible.
9. Not to think too much..only think exams..LOL! :p
10. Get blessings from family for everything I've done with sincerity.

Ok, after exams, I'll update my 'pledge'.Not for worse hopefully...LOL!

Am I doing this?Well, I have to..exams in 3 weeks time..YIKES!! Sayonara!

Hot..CoLd..hOt..cOLd..I'm ConfUsE??

Dublin is well-known of unpredictable weather. If you go to the souvenir shop,you can find a shirt with a picture of a lamb holding an umbrella at all 4 seasons.Why? Because it rains in every season.I remember when we(me and my mum)got that shirt for my bro.huhu..it cute though..

It's spring now.It suppose to be warm or warmer (entering summer soon). it shouldn't be as cold as autumn as it had been drizzling everyday. Worse,I have kept all my winter/autumn clothings in my 'storage bag' & my spring/summer clothings are ready to be worn. I guess I still have to wear 2-3 piece when I'm out to work/socializing. This is not good. Because spring/summer should be simply mean 'wear 1 piece of clothes',not wearing thick jackets/jumpers to work.

According to meteorologist,warm weather is expected in 2-3weeks time.Well,they better be because it's very annoying when I felt so cold in the morning, & hot when I going home from home.

So..What am I going to wear to work tomorrow?Hrmm...(thinking..thinking..) =p.

Leo for the day~

"Your heart may be bent out of shape as obligations push you one way while your need for freedom draws you another. Unfortunately a simple solution might not be forthcoming. Don't worry, though, this isn't a long-term influence unless you stir something up that's better left alone. You might just have to grin and bear it for a day or so, until the tensions settle back to normal."

Can't get off my mind~

what's on my mind?

exams,work,relationship,future..I'm guessing everyone is going through that. When you think too much -->stress! Well, I can just forget all about it and move forward..be cheerful..the thing is, it'll come back to you automatically..which is normal,right?

That just simply shown I'm a grown up person. I'm not trying to brag myself as I'm good or bad person.It's normal to go through that stage..the 'adult stage'.god,i felt so old when saying that. LOL.

I guess I'm a bit insecure about myself. Afraid to grow up. Since I'm always relying on someone I loved most (my parents) to do all the work and now I'm here in Dublin living on my own with my own money. It's weird at first, but erm..eventually I get used to it.(Bravo to me for being independent in Dublin! :D).

I've studied for my final year here, doing BA(Hons) in Accounting & Finance (future accountant),funded by my parents. Well,I'm not rich,just that my dad wants me to have good education and giving me chance studying here since my sister was in Dublin as well. After finish studying, I told my dad 'Papa,no need to send money anymore.I'm capable to support myself for now'. That moment I felt 'yeay,I'm earning my own money after all!'

After nearly 2 years of working here, i felt that I have so many responsible in hands.It shows I'm no kid no more.I'm entering an adult stage,which involve so many things in life.Buying car & house, engagement/marriage,family,working(in higher position/pursue diff career),investment,etc..etc..But that doesn't stop me from having fun! =p

I guess I should stop thinking too much(that's what my friends mostly think of me),focus on my studies (exams on 4 & 8 June 2007),figure out how I would like my future gonna be since mostly have been telling me (stop fooling around & think ahead further!).Hrmm, I guess I should think of my exams as PRIORITY rather than thinking about 'my future'.huhu~

Will update when I got things done here.Sayonara everyone! :)

itsy bitsy spider 3...

The movie is soooooooooooo brilliant i tell you! the animation was great,storyline was grant.

people have been talking about it. 'The best movie compare the other two!!' Well, what do you think? I like all 'Marvel comics' movie so far.I'll tell you more about the movie since some of my friends havent watch the movie. yes,Im not kidding you,even I myself watch the movie after 2 day released. it's not that I'm not look forward to watch to movie, it just that I'm too busy with my life~

off to bed..nites!

THe Upside of Anger

Sharp-witted Terry Wolfmeyer, a suburban wife and mother, has her life take an unusual turn when her husband unexpectedly disappears. Struggling to deal with his sudden absence, Terry finds herself increasingly at odds with her four headstrong daughters and regularly drowning her anger in alcohol, until she develops an offbeat relationship with her next-door neighbor, Denny. A once-great baseball star turned radio DJ, Denny becomes a drinking buddy for Terry and slowly evolves into her source of strength, as well as an ad-hoc father to her daughters. But things get complicated as Terry’s daughters grow accustomed to having Denny around while attempting to juggle not only their mother’s romantic dilemmas, but their own.

To be honest, I don't even have a clue that it's an old movie. Well, not too old..I checked the website, this film was release in 2005. I'm not sure why the film was shown after 2 decades. I mean, what took them so long to show it here? I find it a very emotional movie (yeah, I would say it's a women thingy). Still, it would be nice if guys watch that movie.hehe..

After watching that movie, lesson for the day..no matter how good or bad your mother treats you,she's still your mother and I will assure you that without her, no one will able to point you out what's the best for yourself. Also, I just remembered that tomorrow is mother's day!

THe Perfect Boyfriend

Every girl dreams that one day she will find a boy that does these things for her. even the smallest action can have the BIGGEST impact in someones life.

• give her one of your t-shirts to sleep in.

• leave her cute text notes.

• kiss her in front of your friends.

• tell her she looks beautiful.

• look into her eyes when you talk to her.

• let her mess with your hair.

• touch her hair.

• just walk around with her.

• forgive her for her mistakes.

• look at her like she`s the only girl you see.

• tickle her even when she says stop.

• hold her hand when you`re around your friends.

• when she starts swearing at you, tell her you love her.

• let her fall asleep in your arms.

• get her mad, then kiss her.

• tease her and let her tease you back.

• stay up all night with her when she's sick.

• watch her favorite movie with her.

• kiss her forehead.

• give her the world.

• hug her in a way that she not only feels secured, but she could also feel ur love.

• let her wear your clothes.

• when she`s sad, hang out with her.

• let her know she`s important.

• let her take all the photos she wants of you.

• kiss her in the pouring rain.

• when you fall in love with her, tell her.

• and when you tell her, love her like you've never loved someone before.

p/s:Will I ever found a guy like you (the guy with these criteria)?I wish~~

Leo for the day~~

"Your emotions are being stretched like a painter's canvas now, and it makes you feel uncomfortable. Unfortunately, there are no quick and easy answers to the complex situation that has developed, but rest assured that things are about to change. You can make the upcoming shift easier on everyone by trying to balance your career activities with making time for home and family. "