There's the future hall of famer- Kobe Bryant Look at his past, look at where he is now...... THAT made me think, people grows up, people forgives people 转捩点, this is what we call it
I once had a dream, I once believed... I was going to play on the floor of NBA I didn't realise... That...i still don't understand the game good enough that might be the reason, I once had that dream The time when everything became so clear and the thought of THAT dream faded away... is when I first started to learn aspects of the game off the court is when I joined FYHS basketball is when I realised jumping high and running fast weren't going to help is when I realised there are so many aspects of the game other than just shooting the ball is when I realised there were opportunities and I had blew them is when I realised I still Love this game, no matter what happened...
Basketball is a teacher of life, no doubt about it.
1. List three things you are grateful for... --Psychologist Sonia Lyubomirsky from the University of California, has found 'counting your blessings' once a week significantly increases people's satisfaction with life.
2. Do something that gives you a sense of achievement... --According to the Australian Unity Wellness Index, feeling that you have achieved something useful provides a sense of contentment and drive.
3. Watch a funny movie... --Laughing has been proven to reduce stress and enhance wellbeing.
4. Have some down time... --Studies have shown that 15 minutes of meditation a day improves wellbeing and the immune system.
5. Smile... --Even if you don't feel like it, your body will automatically respond with a dose of feel-good hormones.
6. Get in the flow... --Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, the world's leading researcher on positive psychology, has found being intensely absorbed in a task leads to 'optimal functioning'.
7. Perform a random act of kindness... --Put money in someone's parking meter, mow a neighbour's lawn or volunteer for a charity. The Dalai Lama says, "If you want others to be happy, practise compassion; if you want to be happy, practise compassion."
8. Visit an old teacher or write to your grandparents... --Positive psychologist Martin Seligman says people who thank a mentor are still happier a month later.
9. Have sex... A survey of 900 women in Texas reported it was their happiest activity.
10. Tie the knot... --Marriage is not only a factor in happiness. Research suggests it adds seven years to a man's life and four to a woman's.
--From Vital Health, National Pharmacies, FSMA House, vol. Spring 2008, pp. 18. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I always believe that happiness and optimistism is the way to increase a person's lifespan and make the world around them better. HOWEVER, the word 'happy' would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by sadness.
So, after all, an optimistist is a person who can react and reflect quickly into the brighter side of life after he/she encounters a downpour.
A Perfect life, is a life that you don't care TOO MUCH about.
前晚看了The Wedding Planner 里面Jennifer Lopez的爸爸说的一句话 Appreciation go to respect, respect go to like, and like, go to love... 还有一个想要追求她的男生说的 love can never be perfect, love is just love... 觉得很有意思。。。
‘终于’考完试了 虽然只考两科(这个很多人都已经听到不要听了啦,特别是Sydney那一端的两夫妻还有Perth那一端的一伙人)由于真的只有两科,所以准备功夫没有下很多(也不懂怎样下很多) 随随便便,自自然然,轻轻松松就这样过去了 最后一科Communication in Health Science简直就像是在玩游戏 考卷里有好多不同的药剂店里状况,身为一个药剂师,要如何面对和采取什么行动。。。 经过半年的熏陶还有自己难得勤劳读的课外书,要掰出个像样的答案还算不难 就要看看改考卷的老师吃不吃我这套了。。。
Jane Mcgrath 一位澳洲前板球(Cricket)国手Glenn Mcgrath的妻子 经过和脑癌病魔搏斗,昨天早上(22 June 2008)在她Sydney的家里离开人世了 从1995年Jane和Glenn在香港一间酒吧认识到邂逅 直到昨天这十五年里,Jane都在和癌症搏斗,第一个是乳癌,后来是骨癌,然后最近的脑癌 去年差不多这个时候,在Perth的一间二手书店找到一本叫做《A Love For Life》的书 是由Jane和Glenn对于他们在与乳癌病魔搏斗的经历所写的 这本书教会了我很多关于癌症的事情,经历面对各种治疗疗程的苦痛和心情,失去乳房对一个女性来说是多大的打击,病患家人所能做的一切,还有病患所需要的支持和爱。。。
No one in this world deserves to die earlier than another, but yet, people come and go, which only matters is that you have live your life to the fullest
Our beloved Vice-president John has left Murdoch University and has moved to Adelaide where he will be continuing his studies. John is one of the hardest working people we have had on our committee since the establishment of MABS. The executive committee held a small party for him. He will be dearly missed and we wish him all the best for the future!
This is for my peoples who just lost somebody Your best friend, your baby, your man, or your lady Put your hand way up high We will never say bye (no, no, no) Mamas, daddies, sisters, brothers, friends and cousins This is for my peoples who lost their grandmothers Lift your head to the sky 'cause we will never say bye
As a child there were them times I didn't get it but you kept me in line I didn't know why you didn't show up sometimes It's something more than saying "I miss you" But when we talked too All them grown folk things Separation brings You never let me know it You never let it show because You loved me and obviously There's so much more left to say If you were with me today face to face
[Chorus:] I never knew I could hurt like this And everyday life goes on like "I wish I could talk to you for awhile" "I wish I could find a way try not to cry" As time goes by And soon as you reach a better place Still I'll give the whole world to see your face And I'm right here next to you It feels like you gone too soon The hardest thing to do is say bye bye
(Bye Bye [3x]) Bye bye
And you never got the chance to see how good I've done And you never got to see me back at number one I wish that you were here to celebrate together I wish that we could spend the holidays together
I remember when you used to tuck me in at night With the Teddy Bear you gave to me that I held so tight I thought you were so strong That you can make it through whatever It's so hard to accept the fact you're gone forever
[Chorus]
(bye bye bye bye bye bye [3x]) Bye bye
This is for my peoples who just lost somebody Your best friend, your baby, your man, or your lady Put your hand way up high We will never say bye (no, no, no) Mamas, daddies, sisters, brothers, friends and cousins This is for my peoples who lost their grandfather Lift your head to the sky 'cause we will never say bye
As usual again, Fridays' and Saturdays' afternoon mean basketball time to me
we walked to the court a little bit earlier than usual, as the sun sets earlier nowadays
by 2.30pm, we reached our familiar sites
meeting up those frens who we always meet once per week
on the court, no matter who are you and what you do...we will only judge you by your basketball knowledge, it's a free little society there
this week's basketball is the most enjoyable basketball moment since I first came in Adelaide
we meet frens, we talk trash, we laugh and we work together
Don, believed to be the oldest and most playful person on our ground
leads and unite us together, we shout for great ball movements and we yelled for cheap fouls
Malaysian, has been particularly impressive on the court, make everyone of us proud
teams who were getting rest talks with other teams
not just basketball talk...
erm......
might change some of your perspectives about what should not happened on basketball court
we talked...
erm......
all of a sudden, you can hear "Abdullah...bla bla bla...叱前...我是安华supporter..."
those kinda things.....
yes, bingo!
we talked about politics on the court
even politics can be mentioned, i shall not waste the space to type down what we usually talk on the court, i thought...
I had fun, really really fun! This experience kinda brought me back to the Larkin experience, where everyone hang out on the court and relieve their stress every week, by talking trash and having fun out there...it's the same here...
what kinda touched me is what happened when we were about to go home
about 15 of us were talking after finished packing up our own stuff
all of a sudden, we found ourselves formed a really 'circle like' circle
that was totally amazing!
ohya, jus before I forget...some of us might have the chance to go over to one of the east coast city for MASCA basketball competition, looking forward to this opportunity~~~
Nearly three-quarters of Americans rate pharmacists as having very high or high honesty and ethical standards, according to a December, 2007 USA TODAY/Gallup Poll. Pharmacists rank third on the nation’s list of the most trustworthy professionals, after nurses and grade-school teachers, but ahead of military officers and medical doctors.
“This Gallup poll reaffirms what patients know - that pharmacists are trusted advisors and partners in helping improve medication use and advancing patient care,” said John A. Gans, PharmD, CEO and Executive Vice President, American Pharmacists Association (APhA). “Every day pharmacists across the country make a difference in their patients’ lives, and they have earned this position of trust.”
Gallup first asked consumers the honesty and ethics question in 1976. Pharmacists led the list for the decade from 1988-1998, and have been no lower than fourth in the rankings since then. Despite such surveys showing Americans trust their pharmacists, an APhA survey conducted earlier this year showed that more than half (57 percent) of consumers are still hesitant to ask pharmacists about their health care needs. There is a connection between the consumer having a relationship with a pharmacist and how medications are used properly, and APhA encourages patients to “Know your medicines. Know your pharmacist.”
APhA offers some suggestions to consumers that will help them get the most out of their relationship with their pharmacist - timely advice as we head into cold and flu season.
-Always carry an updated list of their prescription, over-the-counter medications, vitamins and herbal products. The list should include the names and dosages of the medications, as well as what conditions the medications treat.
-When you pick up your prescription at the pharmacy, be prepared to ask your pharmacist the following questions:
1.What is the name of my medication, and what is it supposed to do?
2.When and how do I take it?
3.How long should I take it?
4.Does the medication contain anything that can cause an allergic reaction?
5.Should I avoid alcohol, and other medications, food and/or activities?
6.Should I expect any side effects?
7.Is there a generic version of the medication my doctor has prescribed?
8.What if I forget to take my medication?
9.Is it safe to become pregnant or breastfeed while taking this medication?
10.How should I store my medications?
11.How should I dispose of any unused medications?
For more information about the “Know your medicine, know your pharmacist” survey, click here.
For more details about the Dec. 2007 USA TODAY/Gallup Poll, click here.
About the American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
The American Pharmacists Association, founded in 1852 as the American Pharmaceutical Association, represents more than 60,000 practicing pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists, student pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and others interested in advancing the profession. APhA, dedicated to helping all pharmacists improve medication use and advance patient care, is the first-established and largest association of pharmacists in the United States. APhA members provide care in all practice settings, including community pharmacies, hospitals, long-term care facilities, managed care organizations, hospice settings, and the military.
Having started my first ever lectures at UniSA, as it always been, have been, and maybe will be, the most interesting lecture throughout the whole year.
Anyway, to know the fact is a very delightful news for me and keeps me on the track, either motivating or pushing me towards the degree program~