How do YOU DE-STRESS? (and Monday Meme 38: How to make a CuriosityKiller)
I know a lot of women out there are Superwomen and have to deal with their problems on their own. Women who have babies and still keep a full time job. So please… tell me - how do you manage to de-stress? Cause I know I’ll be freaking out in more ways than one.
I totally gotten this meme from Geeky Tai-Tai… it’s just too cute.
| How to make a CuriosityKiller |
| Ingredients: 3 parts mercy 1 part anger 1 part silliness 3 parts joy |
| Method: Top it off with a sprinkle of fitness to a cocktail shaker and mix vigorously. Add lovability to taste! Do not overindulge! |
Personality cocktail
From Go-Quiz.com
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I was really looking forward to this week being Mid-Autumn Festival on Wednesday (September 26), and National Holiday Monday (October 2nd) which meant 4 working day week plus a long weekend.
Last Friday night, I came home after working for 11 hours at the office (it’s expected here for people to work long hours… and no we don’t get OT). The heat turned up to 33 degree celcius over here in Hong Kong (yes it’s the end of september, can someone please tell mother earth?)
The heat is sickening.
By the time I was home:
1. My left knee (that had surgery) was swollen from walking in these new shoes for two days.
2. My stomach was hurting from the stress and the heat.
3. I ate something bad and have been losing my lunch since lunch.
4. I laid myself on my bed, and I felt a fever spread from my head to the rest of my body immediately.
5. I started crying. (I realize you guys must think I cry so often - which isn’t true… it’s just when I came to this city, someone turned the faucet full blast. I blame discomfort by allergy as the culprit.)
My mom heard me and came into my room. She felt my skin, quickly went to the kitchen and came back with an ice pack to place it on my knee. I sobbed for a few minutes while she sat next to me and listened to my complaints in between.
By the time my first Friday evening student arrived, my mom went to greet him to give me a minute to wash my face and recompose myself before the lesson.
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Saturday I taught all day, and spent rest of the day staying at home recovering.
I slept for 12 hours and woke up at noon on Sunday when my mom came home after church.
By Sunday afternoon, I was feeling better, enough to take my mom out for shopping and a coffee at Pacific Place. My second favorite shopping place in Hong Kong.
After a successful cute office clothes hunting at boutique stores, we went to a cafe and took a break. We talked about our living situation (expensive rent) and other little things.
As I watched my mom stir her coffee, I felt this belonging that I haven’t experienced in a very long time. My mom looked up to say something when I started, “You know, I’m glad I came here.”
A smile spread through my mom’s face and she said, “I’m glad you’re here too.”
“Thanks mom.” Then I told her how different this would have been for me living alone. It was a nice change from how it was before… a vast difference from crying myself to sleep, then wake up still feeling sad. The only then-remedy was to meet up with friends and bitch about it civily over lunch or drinks. Plus lots of shopping.
My mom nodded and listened.
I was hoping against hope that moving to Hong Kong to be with mom would bring us closer together again - it was a long shot, but a hopeful one. At this moment, for the first time in a long time, I felt like my mom is near again.
October 1st, 2007 at 11:05 am
Cute meme.
Gosh! I hope you feel better soon. Good to see you and your mom appreciate each other’s company and efforts.
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October 1st, 2007 at 1:08 pm
Thanks Chrissy — one small step for woman, one giant leap for womankind.
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October 2nd, 2007 at 5:52 am
I wish I knew how to de-stress. I ‘ve given myself a bleeding ulcer lately because of everything…so if you find out, let me know!
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October 2nd, 2007 at 6:35 am
wow looks like a really tough week for you….i think shopping is a good way of destressing yourself!!! glad you had fun with your mum!!! and wooo I must try to be like curiosity killer more..:D
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October 2nd, 2007 at 11:52 am
ah, hope that lasts
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October 2nd, 2007 at 3:24 pm
Jay — dearie me… are ulcers reversable??? I’m so weary of that… breath, sleep, punch something. I’ll get back to you once I find a better de-stresser.
Nicole — you’re so sweet.
The above recipe for the CuriosityKiller mixer is meant to be sipped. One CuriosityKiller a day, keeps the doctors at bay. 
Doc — I’m crossing my fingers.
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October 2nd, 2007 at 11:52 pm
One ingredient is missing: a soupcon of obdurateness. Yes for those who care a cedilla is missing from soupcon.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 10:44 am
Un soupçon d’inflexibilité? You’re reading my life like a suspense novel. LOL
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October 4th, 2007 at 6:09 am
Awww, hope you feel better, chica!
It’s okay to cry sometimes. Better than screaming
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October 4th, 2007 at 9:47 am
Crying is cathartic - I had my own meltdown just this past Monday. Not nearly as exhausted as you, but the kidlets do wear me down sometimes.
It’s nice to see that you and your mom can indeed be close sometimes. You need to treasure those moments.
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October 4th, 2007 at 4:20 pm
I think crying, blogging about your feelings, and sharing/venting with your mom can be the best medicine EVER!
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October 5th, 2007 at 3:06 am
I know how you feel with busy-ness. I wish I could cry and feel better, but guys aren’t built like that. I have basketball and soccer instead of tears.
I really hope you feel better:)
I really like the way you laid out your woes in bold. You are a stylish and creative person!
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October 5th, 2007 at 9:43 pm
xoxo — yes, crying is so releasing. I don’t do it enough.
Jason — I’m too tired to scream, but yeah I’m glad I was crying instead of screaming… it’s a lot easier to cope.
Karen — I can’t imagine my life with full time kids… I’ll be having a meltdown every day. HOW DO YOU DO IT??
Geeky Tai Tai — I think so too!!
Wreckless — hmm, basketballs and soccer… yeah, my knee problem does make it harder. I’ll go and start seeing a knee specialist so I get to play in the field too.
As for my woes in bold, I guess I enjoy romanticizing pain… :p
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October 6th, 2007 at 12:23 am
Oh geez, that sounds awful. You should get your knee fixed up… that’s just terrible that you’re dealing with this at your age. I hope you feel better soon.
What’s it like working in Hong Kong? Is it worse than working in Toronto? Would you rather be working in Toronto?
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October 7th, 2007 at 7:32 pm
Boo — I know. I’m limping away like an old lady. I’m making an appointment to see an orthopaedist soon. Hong KOng isn’t so bad when it comes to working, I suppose. I can’t say really - I’ve been really fortunate to get this job in this corporation. The benefit is good, the pay is decent. It’s just a completely different lifestyle.
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October 8th, 2007 at 4:30 am
Is the button supposed to do something? I keep clicking, but nothing happens. Ok, I better get back to it. Let me know if I’m missing something.
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October 9th, 2007 at 10:30 am
Diesel — I tried fixing it, but something’s wrong with the button. Story of my life. Something’s up with the webpage too… but you can check it out here. http://www.go-quiz.com/cocktail/cocktail.php
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October 10th, 2007 at 2:27 am
Having this time with your mother is invaluable, and I’m glad that you two are enjoying it (at least sometimes). I’m sorry you were ill, and I hope you’re feeling somewhat better now…
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October 10th, 2007 at 10:04 am
Retail therapy!!!!
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October 10th, 2007 at 8:55 pm
Glad to hear that you and your mother are finally coming together! Sounds like you are finally content with life in HK, I’m very happy for you!
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October 11th, 2007 at 10:04 pm
’ssup killer,
see my post awarded
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