London here we come!

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--moon

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Off for work and vacation!

I will be away for a few days for work and holiday starting from tonight.

Feel free to follow my journey in my blog and on Twitter.

Cheers!


--moon

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I can see the lights at the end of the tunnel..!!!

I can see it! I can finally see the lights at the end of the tunnel...!!!

I've finally completed my research project (the last 2 chapters being first drafts), and will be sending it out to my supervisors tomorrow.

Yaabaa daabaa dooo....!!! This is it!

Thereafter, I will be focusing 200% on my packing. Time to chill out!

Oh yeah!

--moon

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The last league

I can't believe it! I am now officially on the last league of my MBA journey.

I have just concluded the interview and survey, and tabulated the figures, now going into the last chapter, the presentation and interpretation. After which it will be the analysis, conclusion and recommendations.


Unbelievable! Truly unbelievable!

Add oil, Moon! Add oil..!! You can do it..!!!!

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Go, go, go..!!!!


--moon

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Relief for neck, shoulders and upper back muscle

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My yoga pose of the month - The Plough Pose or Plow Pose (Halasana)

I run a lot on my treadmill (two to three times p'week), and tend to ignore my upper body. And because I sit in front of my pc the entire day, the tendency for me to develop stiff neck, shoulders and upper back is extremely high and very frequent. Due to that, toxic and stress seem to build up around these few neglected areas.

Recently, I discovered an extremely effective way to massage and reduce stress in those areas.

Perform the plough pose. 

Doing the spinal rock, before proceeding into a plough pose help to warm up the spine and get it ready for the more difficult plough pose.

Make sure you lie down on a yoga mat or towel and that your head does not hit the floor. Draw up your knees, bend your head down. Put your hands under your knees and grasp them together. Keeping your spine rounded, gently swing back and forth imitating the movement of a rocking chair. 

For a more detailed instruction on how to do the spinal rock, click here.

When I first started rocking, the entire upper body felt stiff and I wasn't able to control the flow of movement, but then after a few sets, I could feel my upper body muscles loosening up, becoming flexible and more in control. After my second set, I started to enjoy rocking back and forth and the massage effect it has on my muscles.

When I felt warmed up and comfortable enough, I then proceed into the plough pose. By the time I completed this pose, I felt so much better!

This is another version where you can help support your back to ensure it is straight. Make sure your legs are straight too and not bent.

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For detailed instructions on how to do the plough pose, click below :
a) Beginners tips in Yoga Journal (scroll down to lower section)
b) The Art of Living


Benefits
1. Stretches and massages all the vertebrae in the shoulders and spine
2. Strengthens and open up the neck, shoulders, abs and back muscles.
3. Relax the whole nervous system and establishes better connection between
    the central nervous system and the rest of the body.
4. Stimulates the thyroid gland and strengthen the immune system


--moon

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What I feel like doing right now

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Yeah, doing the bungee jump!

--moon

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Melinda Looi at Indonesia Fashion Week 2013

I have always been a fan of Melinda Looi (from Malaysia). While following her fashion journey in her FB recently, I came across this recent show of hers in Indonesia.

I've always been fascinated with her incorporation of nature and culture into her designs. And we all know Indonesia is one country with a culture so mystifying and unique, I decided to check out her video clip in youtube.

And I have not been disappointed indeed. Famous for her avant-garde and vintage style, you must have a look at this.

I love some of her designs here, love the huge wide spaced runway and also in this video clip, I find that some of Denny Wirawan's designs are awesome! Would love to have some of his clothes..! You must check out his site (the link has been incorporated into his name).


Cheers!


--moon

Blog name - carrot head and applemint