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septiembrre · 3 years

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17-21

Thanks, @femalegothic for responding to my hankering to talk about fan art tonight.

17. Who is your favorite character to draw on Good Girls overall?

I haven’t drawn everyone yet but I have a couple of Ruby/Retta WIPs that have been a lot of fun. She’s the first character I drew when I started to pick up fan art last Fall. I generally love Retta’s makeup both on and off camera -- especially Season 1 Ruby.

18. Who do you prefer to draw: Beth or Rio? What’s your favorite thing about them to draw? Least favorite?

Lol at me putting this question on the list and not having an answer.

UM...

Rio? I guess? I spend a lot of time admiring his face and fan art seems like the natural progression of that.

Favorite thing: Oh god, how do I answer this without sounding ridiculous? Um, something I’ve noticed lately is how naturally pink Rio’s lips are and I’m kind of obsessed. It’s a detail that brings me joy along with those thick eyelashes and brows. It’s a double whammy, Rio is pretty and he’s so expressive! Drawing him is fun.

Least favorite: Definitely, the facial hair.

That being said, I also love drawing Beth happy. Beth/happiness is my true OTP.

19. Of your GG fan art, which is your favorite?

I had a lot of fun with the portrait of Rio I posted earlier. But, I also love this Get To Be Mine thing. It was my first finished fan art and it’s kind of terrible and difficult to look at now. But! They’re so cute in this and one day I want to draw more of these dummies being happy and cute.

20. Who/what would you like to draw more of in the future?

Ugh, I have this whole idea around drawing throwback pictures of the various characters. But, it’s SO ambitious. I want to do:

Mall photos of teenage Beth and Ruby

Pictures of Beth and Ruby at each other's weddings

BABY Mae Whitman and young Christina as like the cutest pair of siblings

Ruby/Stan in their early 20s

and highschool aged OT3: Rhea + Rio + Mick (I’m wildly excited about this one and it actually might be the one I try first)

Thinking about the project is immediate serotonin but I don’t quite have the digital skill to do this yet without making it an ugly mess.

I realized I needed to start simple. I’m redrawing some of the scenes/still of the show -- taking it step by step. I’m hoping I can end up at my #tbt photostream eventually.

21. Do you have strong feelings about the Eagle/Hawk/Owl/Phoenix bird of prey tattoo?

I was really nervous to draw the bird tattoo for the first time but it honestly wasn’t that bad.

That being said, it’s like a bogus extra challenge right when I’ve finished rendering everything else. Oh, you’re basically done? Yeah, well now you have to go shade in that shadow you smeared on Rio’s neck. Here’s another half-hour to an hour to render this last obnoxious and unfortunately necessary detail.

Fan Art Ask Meme

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meibemeibelline · 4 years

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highlights from that 32k word doc i wrote when i marathoned gazette’s songs (2002-2007)

PART 2 | PART 3

Some quick notes:

This is a combo of thoughts on music, lyrics and sometimes just funny things I found while I was hurriedly typing at 11pm listening to these songs. Not every song will be featured in these, sorry

At times I directly quote translations and when I do I’ll specify who I’m quoting, but just so you know first they are all either Defective Tragedy, Heresiarchy or Trauma Radio

Also, I’m planning on writing some longer essay-type things with these notes so there might be some things I skip over (such as a recurring theme in their songs) bc I want to use them elsewhere

CONTENT WARNING FOR LYRIC DISCUSSIONS: suicide (Ganges ni Akai Bara). i will bold the title so you can skip it if you want. it’s one paragraph long

HHHH this is already 2k words but anyway hope u enjoy my ramblings

“I’d have to take a break from feminism to appreciate [Akai One Piece]”

“His delivery is still highly emotional and [Okuribi] overall is really emotional. Like the fact you can still hear and FEEL the sheer bittersweet feelings (mostly sadness) of someone you love passing away is like...really telling of 2002 gazette’s potential”

(Doro Darake no Seishun) “Bitch Aoi and Uruha are serving LOOKS like the red tartan blazer with the black shorts???? And Uruha with the red tank top and the pleather skirt with the garters THE OTHER GIRLS WISH THEY WERE HIM”

(Haru ni Chirikeri, Mi wa Kareru de Gozaimasu) “it’s about a flower that’s in love with a one-winged butterfly, and i imagine the point is that even though they sing songs for each other, they’re just so different that they don’t understand each other and they can’t be together. and they’re just...fated to end, and maybe try again next spring. and you can see that in human relationships too.”

“Akuyuukai i think is such a significant turning point musically like i just FELT a significant shift where they were really painting with their music and having it be more closely connected with the lyrics”

“[Linda Candydive Pinky Heaven] is a happy and fun song!! it’s doro darake no seishun’s cuter and cooler older sister. this also gave me a lot of serotonin and i’m glad this is a classic. it’s also this band’s first fan song (or closest to a fan song) and i think it’s quite meaningful because they were picking up as a band and were starting to really connect with people which is always so so great. and i think it’s cool that many songs before this were fun songs to jam out to but linda is specially DEDICATED to that. it’s so carefree and i think like...this is the exact thing many musicians love about performing and what fans love about concerts. it’s the escapism and just the SPACE to be yourself and have fun. it’s so freeing.”

(Black Spangle Gang) “I can’t believe GazettE were doing 2005 Miyavi before Miyavi did 2005 Miyavi”

(The Murder’s TV) “I think it’s cool how playful they make it sound -> like a creepy show that kids might see and the last chorus is pretty good. it’s a bop AND THE BASS AND GUITAR SOLOS SLAP. The lyrics are really interesting too and I LOVE the way Ruki embodies them with his voice”

“BITCHHH MAD MARBLE HELL VISION SLAPS. THIS IS WHAT I CALL NOISE MUSIC!!!!!!!”

“The composition on Kawareta Haru, Kawaneru Haru is actually SO good (and the costumes are fucking ICONIC). And Ruki is STILL getting better at singing. The chorus is melodic and the effects on the guitar just go so well like I think the others (probably since Akuyuukai actually) have been really getting to play with all sorts of effects on their instruments to make this new variety of sounds which is super rad. AOI SOLO SUPERIORITY BTW.”

“Indie gazette really love their key changes in the bittersweet songs in the last choruses.”

“Comparing the lyrics of [Sumire] to many of the last ‘goodbye’ songs, there’s a lot more imagery and scene-painting as opposed to like, just direct thoughts and feelings. And that’s really Ruki developing as a writer, I think, as his lyrics are becoming more subtle and open to different interpretations which is super cool! Like this is really him finding his voice and I know he’s going to be doing more of this over the years.”

“ANATA NO TAME NO KONO INOCHI SLAPS BUT THE LYRICS ARE FUCKED. LIKE, I KNEW THIS FROM THE BEGINNING BUT I REALLY WISH I WAS JARED, 19.”

“I LOVE MISEINEN SO FUCKING MUCHHHHH. I can only begin to imagine just HOW significant this song is for Ruki. This is him acknowledging his weaknesses and his flaws, looking around him and seeing the people he has, he writes about what he’s afraid of, he writes about how he’s going to change and move forward, what is MOST VALUABLE to him. This is A LOT. This is A LOT for anyone. It is a song about GROWTH – how he wants to grow yet is terrified of change, but even so is going to do it with the help of his support system. This is EVERYTHING. It’s raw and brave and so very beautiful. It has Wakaremichi and BEST FRIENDS energy. These three songs are best friends. And also like, for the last couple of releases Ruki’s been doing lots of wordplay and metaphors and using euphemisms, but this set of lyrics is just completely honest and STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART. Like, there ARE metaphors and symbols but he’s talking COMPLETELY about himself and his FEELINGS. I get emo whenever I listen to this song.”

(Carry?) “Apparently it’s about Frankenstein’s monster, so I guess this is another Concept Song. So this explains the flat vocals – the monster is undead but also…very sad and confused about what it is and its place in the world. ISN’T THAT ALL OF US ON SOME LEVEL…HAHA…”

“Zakurogata no Yuutsu is that 2010 fb meme where someone sees their partner right before going into a heart surgery only to wake up to find they’re gone and the doctor is like ‘omg who do you think gave you the heart😔’”

“WHAT THE FUCK WHY DID I SLEEP ON HANAKOTOBA. THIS IS AOI SONG SUPERIORITY. THE GUITAR SOLO IS ALSO GORGEOUS. Also love what he did with the melody getting higher in the end when the narrator questions the existence of the love they lost. AND THEY DIDN’T RESOLVE THE FUCKING CHORD PROGRESSION OHHH MY GODDDD BECAUSE “I’LL WITHER AWAY, NEVER KNOWING THE ANSWER” //THROWS. THESE GENIUSES. THIS IS THE BEST SONG ON THE ALBUM SO FAR AND THAT’S👏ON👏AOI👏SUPERIORITY👏Also I know that, literally, Hanakotoba is a flower on the side of the road but LISTEN. This is a soul that just wants love...This is the anthem for us lonely invisible bitches <3 This song has the MOST yearning. Thank u Aoi for my life. Like he is TRULY the composer with the most emotionality.”

(Tokyo Shinjuu) “I LOVEEEE THE BASS. This has a very old, classic Japanese style and it’s just…so good. You can really hear it in the melody. Also there’s just something SO feminine about it and I KNOW it’s that classic Japanese sound and like…god I love this gender bending with music. I adore the guitars too I think there’s such a good balance between them.”

(Shichigatsu no Youka) “I love how the lyrics are between sections too – the most emotional parts are in the big, emotional chorus, and the verses are more mellow when the narrator is sort of…more detached and Not Crying… The guitar melodies are really pretty and the solo is just GORGEOUS. It’s such a bittersweet song as well (god GazettE just do bittersweet EXTREMELY WELL) like bruh…already being sad over a breakup and OH DOUBLE WHAMMY THEY’VE MOVED ON like. Ruki sweetie I’m so sorry.”

[a rant about how I know Saraba is well-meaning and is about the peace and unity of a nation and is EXPLICITLY anti-war which I can definitely appreciate but my Chinese ass was just NOT having the whole painting the Japanese army as heroes deal]

(Reila) “Ruki’s vocals are SO GOOD here. ALSO YELLING AT THE BASS AND KICK DRUM BEFORE THE SECOND VERSE WITH THE PIANO. THE WAY THE KICK DRUM PANS THRU THE EARS. MOTHERFUCKER. AND THEN TO COME IN WITH THE GUITAR SOLO HOW DARE!!!!! YOU PLAY WITH MY EMOTIONS LIKE THIS!!!!!”

“COCKROACH SLAPS. Love that he reframes being compared to a cockroach as like, resilient (I’ll never break through -> I want to believe I’ll break through), and he’s embracing his crudeness and taking a huge dose of PHUCEMOL.” (Cr: Defective Tragedy)

(Sugar Pain) “God Aoi’s intro though………..I HATE THE BREATHING SO MUCH. No I’m actually really angry right now why is it actually good. YOU’RE NOT ALLOWED TO BE GOOD.” (I then had to stop after the first chorus for obvious reasons)

“Idk why the first thing I thought of when Bite to All started was ‘yeehaw’…[Also] I hate how I know exactly who is screaming at the end and when.”

“BTS 🤝 GazettE Gunshots in songs”

[My personal interpretation of Nausea & Shudder is not that it’s about the pressure of being true to oneself in the face of success, but rather that success itself is not what Ruki expected it to be and he’s figuring out how to navigate that and move forward. It is also just a really good set of lyrics.]

“There’s just a hopelessness that’s so profound in [Bath Room]. Like if depression was a song IT WOULD SOUND A LOT LIKE THIS… Up until this point this is the Darkest song AND WE’RE ONLY GONNA GET DARKER FROM HERE *sweats in DIM*”

“I love these unsaid words Ruki leaves in the booklets. Adds layers and messages for the listener (usually of hope)”

(Silly God Disco) “After reading the lyrics I love this song soo much more. Like it’s actually really nice to think about dancing and living life because you have rock music and it makes you happy. Also the FUNK. The flavour. Not only that, but the way Ruki SWEARS he will live happily, without fear, and always moving past pain and towards freedom and glory. And he INVITES the listener with him. This is just SO nice.”

“I think it’s interesting that like…for an album that is sort of Known to be depressing as hell, there are quite a lot of songs about resilience and just…living and moving forward. Depending on what the rest of the albums are about, NIL might actually be, weirdly, the one with the most hope in it.”

(Worthless War) ““Do you shoot first so you won’t get hurt? / Do you call that sort of thing ‘justice’” damn Worthless War spilled. This sounds like a whole lot of anxiety surrounding war, and a very strong criticism against the government for caring more about power than people. Even though violence is despair, he also says that this age of political tension and FEAR is also despair. And he is correct. Ruki: ALSO THE EARTH IS DYING???” (Cr: Defective Tragedy)

(Rich Excrement) ““Lyric killer is erectile dysfunction” + “Biters should check it out too” -> you’re a limp dick who rips off other people’s work I AM SCREAMINGGGGGG.”” (Cr: Defective Tragedy)

(Crucify Sorrow) “The main metaphor here is someone who is an insect with a broken shell – an empty person. With depression, probably…And I cannot help but think about Utsusemi, in which he uses this EXACT metaphor to describe himself and his own depression, his loneliness and his desire to disappear. Was this a coincidence??🤔”

(GANGES NI AKAI BARA) “I really like this song – music and lyrics both. Like even though it’s sad that the girl was in a lot of pain, kills herself and is condemned by her church, the narrator bringing her to Ganges and doing a sacred ritual for her so that she can find salvation is actually really really kind and meaningful??? Not only because it’s an act of kindness but also because the pain she was experiencing was emotional/mental (with the constant tsu-tsu-tsura-tsura-tsurai), salvation could relieve her soul from exactly that.” (Apparently Ruki said the narrator is Buddhist but in the context of the song Hindu makes more sense, so I’m just going with that)

(Calm Envy) ““If you could love even these words I’ve thrown your way / I could keep trusting only you as you stand in front of me / It hurts every time you bring up the past you’ve suddenly shown me / I want to love even that empty space where I don’t exist / I’ll wipe away my tears so you wouldn’t notice them / So don’t smile in front of me anymore than this” – SHUT UP THIS SHIT IS REALLY UNCONDITIONAL BUT THEY’RE TIRED OF BEING HURT. GOODBYE. GOODBYEEEEE.” (Cr: Heresiarchy)

(Circle of Swindler) “Ruki writing "how much do you buy us for? let's negotiate [the] value of pain" in circle of swindler to demand respect and acknowledgement of his worth from the higher ups of the music industry because it's the music born from his pain that's making their money is Quite sexy” (Cr: Defective Tragedy)

“[Stacked Rubbish] is about the baggage we have, the baggage we give each other, the Errors we make precisely because we are People who have souls. I think the point (of this album being like an anthology) is that everyone could find something in this album that speaks to them.”

#the gazette #the gazette ruki #uruha #the gazette aoi #reita #the gazette kai #ruki #aoi #kai #if you're on mobile and following any of these tags i'm SO sorry #if this pops up without the cut #also wow i'm really procrastinating HARD

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bffsoobin · 4 years

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cmon now, dont be shy, tell us ur favourite responses

Of course, anon! I’d love to share some of the gold I’ve gotten lmaooo (this is kind of long so for the sake of mobile users- there is a read more)

First of all I have to say that there is a massive lack of house representation within people who took the quiz! Almost everyone is a Hufflepuff, which seems crazy to me. I wonder if anyone knows that Hufflepuff is canonically the house those who don’t truly fit in anywhere get put because Helga (founder of the house) opposed the idea of the sorting hat! Don’t take that the wrong way I just thought it was interesting! So far I’ve only gotten a few Ravenclaws and one Gryffindor. And I’m the only Slytherin around, it seems.

As far as my favorite responses go-I’ll add my favorites of the ones I’ve gotten so far. There are all in response to the question “what is your favorite thing about the HP universe?”

Of course I already posted about the “I hate Harry Potter” responses, but here’s some new ones.

This one is iconic to me because 1) I also love Emma Watson and the fact that out all HP things you went right for an actor...respect. 2) I am also a massive simp for the twins and anyone who mildly resembles their attitudes. Whoever this was...we share brainwaves.

Next we have this gem. Never even watched HP and just randomly chose answers. I love an agent of chaos, even if they possibly throw off my data collections.

And here we have a double whammy. First of all, whoever used an actual quote- come get your kisses. I read it in a British accent immediately and it boosted my serotonin to know that someone is just as obsessed as I am. Second of all, “idk I can’t read” made me laugh almost as hard as “i hate harry potter” did. I chose to believe that you have selective reading and only want to read what I write, which does inflate my writer’s ego a lot, so thanks.

Now this one...I am finding you a cell in Azkaban as we speak. Snape?? He is literally at the top of my hated characters list...might have some beef with whoever did this one, tbh. (this is a joke ily and thank you for taking my survey)

But also I love everyone who actually answered with their favorite HP things! I am taking all of your stuff into account and just know that I’ve been obsessed with Harry Potter for literally 11 years, so if you ever want to talk about it...my inbox and ask are always open to talk about stuff like that!!

#asks #lovely anon #seriously thank you for making me laugh guys #this week has been wild

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curryhealthcenter · 5 years

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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF SEASONAL DEPRESSION

Health Nut Writer: Jane Gannon

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Welcome back Health Nut readers!

Life naturally slows down In the Winter. Short days, and freezing temperatures easily become an excuse to plop ourselves in front of the TV for hours on end. While I love binge watching Netflix as much as the next girl, it might not be the healthiest winter habit. In fact, over-watching TV, feeling low energy and mood, and social withdraw can all be signs that you are feeling SAD.

Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as seasonal depression, primarily impacts people who live in cold, grey, cloudy winter climates. (Welcome to Montana!)

According to Mental Health America:

· Around 5% of Americans experience seasonal depression. (This number is a national average and thought to be higher in MT.)

· 4/5 people who have seasonal depression are woman.

If you have been feeling down in the dumps this winter, how do you know if your seasonal slump is something you should be concerned about?

And more importantly, what can you do to fix it?

According to Cathy Joy, Licensed Counselor at Curry Health Center, seasonal depression usually starts in the fall and continues through winter.

Symptoms you should look for are:

Feeling low energy and low mood

Loss of interest in activities you normally enjoy

Sleep problems (too much or too little)

Changes in appetite and weight

Social withdraw

Difficulty concentrating

Thoughts of death or suicide

Joy also notes that there is a lot of overlap between SAD and “regular” depression.

“For some people with depression, they experience worsening symptoms in the winter months,” said Joy. “So (they) have a double whammy of regular and seasonal depression.”

“Like any chronic disease, you should not think of “curing” seasonal depression, but rather, managing the symptoms.” said joy.

If you are feeling seasonally depressed, here are some things you can do to try to overcome your symptoms:

Light therapy

Spending time outside (20-30 min/day)

Lifestyle changes (sleep, exercise, diet, etc.)

Avoiding drugs and alcohol

Medication

Counseling

Counselor Joy would like to stress that CHC has “happy lights” that are available for check out upon request.

Happy lights look like this:

I know what you’re thinking…. how can a bright lamp affect my happiness?

To simplify the science of light therapy, lack of sunlight in the winter months has been thought to alter our biological clocks. Getting a blast of artificial lighting in the morning can trick your body into thinking it’s a beautiful summer day, and normalize your hormones and sleep schedule.

Check out this article from Mayo Clinic for more info about light therapy.

Another common treatment is vitamin D which helps regulate serotonin levels in your body. Serotonin is believed to regulate mood, social behavior, appetite, sleep, and sexual desire, (basically all of the good stuff). During the summer, our body soaks up all of the vitamin D that we need though the sun. However, during a grey winter your body might not absorb enough vitamin D from the sun alone, leaving you feeling like you are missing out on the good things in life.

If you are unsure if you have seasonal depression you can make an appointment with a medical provider or licensed counselor.

Happy winter, & #bewellum

#winter #seasonal #depression #signs #symptoms #um #university #of #montana #curry #health #center #chc #cold #grey #dull #happiness #in #the #darkness #light #therapy #counsel #counseling #self #care

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cohenjulia1992 · 4 years

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Cat Peeing After Getting A New Dog Jaw-Dropping Unique Ideas

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chimeperson23-blog · 5 years

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16 Ways Your Diet Could Be Wrecking Your Sleep - Reader's Digest

Indulging in soda

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Not only is most soda loaded with sugar, which can spike your blood glucose level—a condition that will not promote sleep. In addition, many varieties are also high in caffeine. That’s a double whammy when it comes to sleep disruption. Studies indicate that caffeine actually binds to receptors in the body that can disrupt the sleep/wake cycle, Purdy points out. She also emphasizes that genetically, some people process caffeine more slowly than others. If you think you might be sensitive to caffeine, it’s best to stop drinking caffeinated beverages much earlier in the day—possibly before midday.

While it’s not the same thing, a warm cup of milk before bed can really help, Shenkman says. It delivers two substances that promote sleep: “With the potent combination of tryptophan and melatonin, milk can be both soothing and sleep promoting,” says Shenkman.

Snacking on junk

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Low in fiber, high in saturated fat, and loaded with sugar—junk food like donuts and chips spell disaster for a good night’s sleep. According to Kimberly Gomer, RD, Director of Nutrition at the Pritikin Longevity Center, studies suggest eating low-fiber, high saturated fat and sugary foods was associated with lighter, less restorative, more wakeful sleep.

No surprise that fruit is a much better option if you want a snack before bed—and kiwis might be the best. Research suggests that kiwi fruit can increase total sleep time and sleep quality, and shorten the amount of time it takes to fall asleep. Part of the reason for this benefit could be the fruit’s high antioxidant content (kiwis are an excellent source of vitamin C) and serotonin-boosting effects, says Ofer Jacobowitz, MD, PhD, a sleep surgery and sleep medicine specialist. Check out these 13 best tips from sleep doctors.

Eating a greasy meal

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Have you ever had fish and chips and felt like you swallowed a rock? Deep-fried foods are famously tough to digest. Fat slows the rate of gastric emptying—so food stays in your stomach longer. Dietician Kostro Miller points to research suggesting that fatty foods can disrupt your sleep and your internal body clock (your circadian rhythm), leading to daytime sleepiness and late-night hunger.

Think instead of a meal that induces sound sleep—Thanksgiving. Turkey, chicken, and fish all have tryptophan, an amino acid that boosts serotonin. For even more sleep-boosting potential, serve a sweet potato alongside. You’ll get a slow, steady release of carbohydrates to further boost serotonin. Plus, sweet potatoes are rich in potassium, which can help promote muscle relaxation.

Source: https://www.rd.com/health/healthy-eating/diet-sleep-connection/

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WORD OF THE LOURD: BLOG

by: Nikko H. Curayag

PGMA,PNOY: Maalala mo kaya?

Filipinos is known to be a happy people but behind of this happiness there is some side that has been part of the culture and in the society. Filipinos is known also for being a judgmental, some “pinoy” prone to be easily believer they believe easily by the story of other people without confirmation, credibility and validity. One of these situations is the Filipinos remembered only the mistakes and bad doings that has been done by a person, one of the best example is the presidents of our country, if you already watch this episode in TV5 you will able to understand and watch that the host only featured the negative side of the administration and it’s so sad to see this but after I watched the episode I able to understand the reason why the host try to imply this kind of feature. It is because most of the Filipinos only remembered the negative sides. I think that people forget the good but remember the bad because it is in their own DNA and it is the human nature to do this. The best example of this is you showing your your marks to your parents. They will only see the marks you lost and not those which you gained and keep you telling this days after that day. Let's say you got 56 out of 80 so they will say that there is a difference of 24 marks but they don't see how much you studied for those 56. People never see what they have,they will remember that they have to buy when they are going to some x or y place and it is also good to be bad because this way the people will remember that you were the one who took all of their things and left them with nothing. The best example of this is the story_ My lost dollar_. You can do as many good things to someone but one bad thing will get into his mind and it will take you years to erase it and get forgiveness.

What I trying to imply is that people tends to remembered Bad things and actually it is due to psychological issues. It is known as Negativity bias. The Negativity bias (also known as the negativity effect) refers to the notion that, even when of equal intensity, things of a more negative nature (e.g. unpleasant thoughts, emotions, or social interactions; harmful/traumatic events) have a greater effect on one’s psychological state and processes than do neutral or positive things. In other words, something very positive will generally have less of an impact on a person’s behavior and cognition than something equally emotional but negative. The negativity bias has been investigated within many different domains, including the formation of impressions and general evaluations; attention, learning, and memory; and decision-making and risk considerations.

One thing must be learned from this episode, people always remembered our bad doings so we must be careful always because it takes long years before it forgotten.

The Filipino Spirit is Waterproof!

You’ve seen us before, always flashing smiles for the camera. While news reporters detail with a calamitous scene, Filipinos — notorious for their exuberance — puzzle people with our ability to smile through just about anything. We grin ear to ear and wave our hands as if nothing bad has happened. Despite living in a country where a good portion of workers earn. Pinoys are mysteriously happy and no one knows exactly how or when this spirit of lightheartedness began. Some believe our happiness is due to the abundance in sunlight we absorb every day. Filipinos are loaded with Vitamin D, which gives a natural boost of serotonin or the happiness hormone. Our strategic geographic location close to equator is complemented with a carbohydrate and protein-rich diet that also amps up serotonin. It’s safe to say that Filipinos are biologically and naturally made to exude jubilance. Some ask: Are they high? On some sort of a happiness potion? Maybe not. Our happiness is a deeply-rooted trait more like a genetic characteristic than a passing one that fades over time. The Philippine brand of happiness has developed into a cultural trademark that has become commonplace or an expected norm. Happiness is so common in the Filipino culture that we have grown fond of names that are euphoric in nature. At some point in our week, we will meet or speak with several fellow Pinoys with names such as Joy, Happy, Jolly, Ligaya (Filipino for happy), Bliss or even the double-whammy, Merry Joy. We live in joy too, literally, as there are streets named Masaya, Maligaya, Galak—all pertaining to happiness in vernacular. Behaviorally or culturally speaking, Filipinos do well in living up to the happiness trademark. It’s no wonder that the Philippines fares well in World Happiness Report, a survey that assesses how happy citizens gauge to social progress. Meanwhile, the first four determinants are intangible things that Filipinos may possess. Not that other people aren’t as caring, free, generous or honest but Filipinos possess culturally developed qualities that make them easily caring and generous. Aside from being happy people, Filipinos are known for their resiliency and for having closely-knit family ties. Filipinos’ spirit of resiliency The idea of resilience was first explored in 1989 by an American developmental psychologist, Emmy Werner. She described it as an “internal locus of control” or the ability to perceive that actions are what mold their lives and not the circumstances. In a less-riddled explanation, resiliency is the capability of bouncing back after an adversity. As per her study composed of nearly 700 children, Werner noticed that a portion of them with “risk backgrounds”— those who faced with poverty and family issues — shared the same “bounce back” trait that drove them to move on despite their struggles. The trait resulted in various positive outcomes like success, as proven by Werner after she followed the children for thirty years. Aside from that, resiliency is also a precursor to happiness because of satisfaction and goals achievement (Information, Credits to Phil.Star)

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How to Boost Collagen for Better Skin

How to Boost Collagen for Better Skin by Dr. Mercola , articles.mercola.com May 8, 2017 Whether or not they’ll admit it, both men and women may catch a reflection of themselves and notice with dismay that their skin looks dull and tired, and see lines or sagging skin they weren’t aware of before. They might purchase creams or lotions in an effort to minimize these and other telltale signs of too much sun , not enough sleep, inadequate nutrients and other factors. One of the biggest contributors to these and other signs of aging is the loss of collagen, an important protein you need to keep your skin looking youthful and vibrant. As an essential amino acid, there’s only one way to get collagen; your body can’t produce it, so you must attain it through your diet. Further, collagen is the most common and abundant of your body’s proteins, found only in human and animal tissue, specifically the connective tissues throughout your body, from your muscles, bones and tendons to your blood vessels and digestive system. While most have heard of it in terms of skin elasticity, collagen benefits many areas of your body, including your hair and nails. One study shows that this protein comprises 30 percent of the total protein in your body, and a whopping 70 percent of the protein for your skin. Wellness Mama notes: “While collagen is beneficial to the entire body, it is most noticeably beneficial to the skin. This is because as a person ages, the epidermic (outer layer of skin) thins and loses elasticity in a process known as elastosis. As this happens, a person tends to show more signs of aging and acquire more wrinkles.” 1 Better Nutrition 2 notes that your body contains more than 20 different types of collagen, but by your mid-20s, it begins to wane. By the time you reach your 80s, you have about four times less, which brings about the skin issues. But it’s not a given. There are ways to slow the rate of diminishing collagen levels and even build them back up. How Collagen — or the Lack Thereof — Impacts Your Skin Technically a polypeptide, collagen is also a long-chain amino acid composed of individual amino acids such as glycine, proline, hydroxyproline and arginine. Threonine is another essential amino acid for collagen production. According to Vital Proteins: “The composition of collagen is considered unique given its high hydroxyproline content. If you lack the amino acids that combine to form collagen, your body’s cells can’t produce enough of it. Threonine is an essential amino acid for collagen production.” 3 Clear, firm, glowing skin begins inside your body, so it’s true that you are what you eat . The first things to concentrate on are the areas of your body that are either enhanced or suffer in accordance to your diet. Toxins take a toll, but specific organs that affect collagen production include: Your small and large intestines, as they release nutrients to your body and help keep food moving onward and out. Getting rid of waste in a timely manner is crucial (which is one reason why fiber comes in handy). When food hangs around for too long your complexion can become dull, oily and blemished. Well-functioning adrenals make essential hormones, including DHEA, estrogen, testosterone, progesterone and pregnenolone. Hormone imbalances can promote problem skin. Two organs that filter impurities from your body continually are your liver and kidneys. A diet that’s lacking in the proper nutrients can tax these important organs and keep them from doing their job as they should. This in turn can result in skin that appears less than healthy. Thyroid problems can adversely affect your skin and lead to breakouts, but also cause dryness and itchy, dull, wrinkly skin. Because your thyroid works closely with your adrenals, it’s like a double whammy when one or both fail to function properly. Factors That Work Against the Development of Collagen Certain environmental and lifestyle factors, unfortunately, can diminish collagen production, your skin tone and elasticity, making the production of young and healthy skin seem less and less unattainable as time goes on. Medical News Today explains: “When collagen levels are high, the skin is soft, smooth and firm. Collagen helps the skin cells renew and repair themselves. Collagen also helps keep the skin moist. This is why collagen has been seen as a very important ingredient for skin care over the years.” 4 A few have already been mentioned, but there are several factors that can slow your body’s ability to produce this essential protein: ✓ Hormonal changes ✓ Drugs ✓ Hydrogenated oils ✓ Aging ✓ Nutritional deficiencies ✓ Too much sun ✓ Stress ✓ Dehydration ✓ Trauma ✓ Poor gut Health It’s important to get regular sun exposure on a large area of your bare skin to increase your levels of vitamin D . However, staying in the sun to the point of burning will take a toll. Your skin cells are continually being renewed, but also destroyed. The environment makes it worse: Pollution and even dust particles can contribute to the speed at which your skin ages. People often use collagen-enhanced creams to help with repair, but Medical News Today 5 contends that collagen molecules can’t cross into deeper skin layers, so it’s possible that these creams are a waste of money. However, there are better methods. Bone Broth and Bovine Collagen for Improved Skin and Muscle Repair If you’re vegetarian, you’ll likely have a more difficult time keeping up your collagen intake, because it’s stored in animal bones, and it’s one of the reasons why bone broth is now considered a superfood. As it slowly cooks down, collagen leaches out of the bones bringing healing benefits when consumed: soothing achy bones and muscles, fighting infection and inflammation and naturally increasing your energy levels. When making your own bone broth , make sure to use only the best chicken or beef from organically-raised, pastured or grass fed animals. Another way besides drinking bone broth to remediate low collagen and improve your skin and joint health is taking bovine collagen. 6 One of the problems with getting enough collagen through your diet is accessing the part of the bone where collagen is most available. Bovine collagen is a naturally occurring protein found in the cartilage, bones and hides of cows, and is similar to what’s in your own body. It also provides what is known as types I and III collagen, the key components in your skin, nails, hair, tendons, ligaments, muscles and bones, as well as your teeth, gums, eyes and blood vessels. Bovine collagen provides glycine, an immunonutrient amino acid necessary for building DNA and RNA strands, and one of the three amino acids that form creatine, which promotes the growth of healthy muscles and helps produce energy during workouts , as well as proline, another amino acid crucial for your body’s own collagen production. Six more health benefits provided by bovine collagen supplementation include: 7 ✓ Deeper sleep and serotonin release due to its glycine content ✓ Improved skin tone, texture and appearance, and possible diminished cellulite 8 , 9 ✓ Topically, anal pruritus (itchiness) and hemorrhoids are relieved; acne improves; pain after tooth extraction diminishes 10 ✓ Treats osteoarthritis, which can wear away cartilage, and bring pain relief and strengthen bones 11 ✓ Builds muscle and repairs tissue for optimal workout recovery, supporting ligaments and tendons 12 ✓ Improves gut health and digestion due to the amino acid glycine, an essential digestive liquid produced in your stomach 13 More Ways to Boost Your Collagen Levels Besides bone broth and bovine collagen supplementation, there are a few more things you can do to bring more collagen into your life. ✓ Studies say red light therapy , aka low-level laser light therapy, increases collagen growth to improve wrinkles and skin elasticity 14 ✓ Retinol is an antioxidant used to increase the lifespan of collagen and block enzymes that destroy it ✓ Ginseng , with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, was found to increase collagen in the bloodstream and may have anti-aging benefits 15 ✓ Aloe vera, taken orally, nearly doubled hyaluronic acid and collagen production in study participants 16 ✓ Hyaluronic acid, an important compound for collagen in the skin, can be found in beans and root vegetables, or taken as a supplement ✓ Essential vitamin C was shown in one study to be skin protective and create more collagen in the body 17 ✓ Antioxidants, which protect against damaging free radicals, enhance the effectiveness of existing collagen ✓ Consuming vegetables rich in vitamin C, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers and broccoli Healthy Foods to Produce Healthy Skin New Beauty 18 lists several healthy foods you can eat to help give you the soft, supple, younger-looking skin you want. Not only do many of them boost collagen production, they also contain additional compounds to maintain the resiliency and volume of your epidermis. Because wild-caught Alaskan salmon is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, it helps provide your body and your skin with additional support Berries, such as blueberries, blackberries and raspberries, help protect your skin from damage from free radicals and also increase collagen Oranges, grapefruit, lemons and limes, with high amounts of vitamin C, help the amino acids lysine and proline convert to collagen Garlic contains sulfur, a necessary component for collagen production, but it also contains lipoic acid and taurine to help rebuild damaged collagen fibers Dark green veggies like kale, spinach and beet greens are said to “rev up” collagen production and protect against free radicals Original Page: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2017/05/08/boost-collagen-for-better-skin.aspx Shared from Pocket

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How to Boost Collagen for Better Skin Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola Whether or not they’ll admit it, both men and women may catch a reflection of themselves and notice with dismay that their skin looks dull and tired, and see lines or sagging skin they weren’t aware of before. They might purchase creams or lotions in an effort to minimize these and other telltale signs of too much sun, not enough sleep, inadequate nutrients and other factors. One of the biggest contributors to these and other signs of aging is the loss of collagen, an important protein you need to keep your skin looking youthful and vibrant. As an essential amino acid, there’s only one way to get collagen; your body can’t produce it, so you must attain it through your diet. Further, collagen is the most common and abundant of your body’s proteins, found only in human and animal tissue, specifically the connective tissues throughout your body, from your muscles, bones and tendons to your blood vessels and digestive system. While most have heard of it in terms of skin elasticity, collagen benefits many areas of your body, including your hair and nails. One study shows that this protein comprises 30 percent of the total protein in your body, and a whopping 70 percent of the protein for your skin. Wellness Mama notes: “While collagen is beneficial to the entire body, it is most noticeably beneficial to the skin. This is because as a person ages, the epidermic (outer layer of skin) thins and loses elasticity in a process known as elastosis. As this happens, a person tends to show more signs of aging and acquire more wrinkles.”1 Better Nutrition2 notes that your body contains more than 20 different types of collagen, but by your mid-20s, it begins to wane. By the time you reach your 80s, you have about four times less, which brings about the skin issues. But it’s not a given. There are ways to slow the rate of diminishing collagen levels and even build them back up. How Collagen — or the Lack Thereof — Impacts Your Skin Technically a polypeptide, collagen is also a long-chain amino acid composed of individual amino acids such as glycine, proline, hydroxyproline and arginine. Threonine is another essential amino acid for collagen production. According to Vital Proteins: “The composition of collagen is considered unique given its high hydroxyproline content. If you lack the amino acids that combine to form collagen, your body’s cells can’t produce enough of it. Threonine is an essential amino acid for collagen production.”3 Clear, firm, glowing skin begins inside your body, so it’s true that you are what you eat. The first things to concentrate on are the areas of your body that are either enhanced or suffer in accordance to your diet. Toxins take a toll, but specific organs that affect collagen production include: Your small and large intestines, as they release nutrients to your body and help keep food moving onward and out. Getting rid of waste in a timely manner is crucial (which is one reason why fiber comes in handy). When food hangs around for too long your complexion can become dull, oily and blemished. Well-functioning adrenals make essential hormones, including DHEA, estrogen, testosterone, progesterone and pregnenolone. Hormone imbalances can promote problem skin. Two organs that filter impurities from your body continually are your liver and kidneys. A diet that’s lacking in the proper nutrients can tax these important organs and keep them from doing their job as they should. This in turn can result in skin that appears less than healthy. Thyroid problems can adversely affect your skin and lead to breakouts, but also cause dryness and itchy, dull, wrinkly skin. Because your thyroid works closely with your adrenals, it’s like a double whammy when one or both fail to function properly. Factors That Work Against the Development of Collagen Certain environmental and lifestyle factors, unfortunately, can diminish collagen production, your skin tone and elasticity, making the production of young and healthy skin seem less and less unattainable as time goes on. Medical News Today explains: “When collagen levels are high, the skin is soft, smooth and firm. Collagen helps the skin cells renew and repair themselves. Collagen also helps keep the skin moist. This is why collagen has been seen as a very important ingredient for skin care over the years.”4 A few have already been mentioned, but there are several factors that can slow your body’s ability to produce this essential protein: ✓ Hormonal changes ✓ Drugs ✓ Overwork ✓ Hydrogenated oils ✓ Processed foods ✓ Aging ✓ Nutritional deficiencies ✓ Fluoridated water ✓ Radiation ✓ Too much sun ✓ Sugar ✓ Stress ✓ Dehydration ✓ Alcohol ✓ Trauma ✓ Poor gut Health It’s important to get regular sun exposure on a large area of your bare skin to increase your levels of vitamin D. However, staying in the sun to the point of burning will take a toll. Your skin cells are continually being renewed, but also destroyed. The environment makes it worse: Pollution and even dust particles can contribute to the speed at which your skin ages. People often use collagen-enhanced creams to help with repair, but Medical News Today5 contends that collagen molecules can’t cross into deeper skin layers, so it’s possible that these creams are a waste of money. However, there are better methods. Bone Broth and Bovine Collagen for Improved Skin and Muscle Repair If you’re vegetarian, you’ll likely have a more difficult time keeping up your collagen intake, because it’s stored in animal bones, and it’s one of the reasons why bone broth is now considered a superfood. As it slowly cooks down, collagen leaches out of the bones bringing healing benefits when consumed: soothing achy bones and muscles, fighting infection and inflammation and naturally increasing your energy levels. When making your own bone broth, make sure to use only the best chicken or beef from organically-raised, pastured or grass fed animals. Another way besides drinking bone broth to remediate low collagen and improve your skin and joint health is taking bovine collagen.6 One of the problems with getting enough collagen through your diet is accessing the part of the bone where collagen is most available. Bovine collagen is a naturally occurring protein found in the cartilage, bones and hides of cows, and is similar to what’s in your own body. It also provides what is known as types I and III collagen, the key components in your skin, nails, hair, tendons, ligaments, muscles and bones, as well as your teeth, gums, eyes and blood vessels. Bovine collagen provides glycine, an immunonutrient amino acid necessary for building DNA and RNA strands, and one of the three amino acids that form creatine, which promotes the growth of healthy muscles and helps produce energy during workouts, as well as proline, another amino acid crucial for your body’s own collagen production. Six more health benefits provided by bovine collagen supplementation include:7 ✓ Deeper sleep and serotonin release due to its glycine content ✓ Improved skin tone, texture and appearance, and possible diminished cellulite8,9 ✓ Topically, anal pruritus (itchiness) and hemorrhoids are relieved; acne improves; pain after tooth extraction diminishes10 ✓ Treats osteoarthritis, which can wear away cartilage, and bring pain relief and strengthen bones11 ✓ Builds muscle and repairs tissue for optimal workout recovery, supporting ligaments and tendons12 ✓ Improves gut health and digestion due to the amino acid glycine, an essential digestive liquid produced in your stomach13 More Ways to Boost Your Collagen Levels Besides bone broth and bovine collagen supplementation, there are a few more things you can do to bring more collagen into your life. ✓ Studies say red light therapy, aka low-level laser light therapy, increases collagen growth to improve wrinkles and skin elasticity14 ✓ Retinol is an antioxidant used to increase the lifespan of collagen and block enzymes that destroy it ✓ Ginseng, with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, was found to increase collagen in the bloodstream and may have anti-aging benefits15 ✓ Aloe vera, taken orally, nearly doubled hyaluronic acid and collagen production in study participants16 ✓ Hyaluronic acid, an important compound for collagen in the skin, can be found in beans and root vegetables, or taken as a supplement ✓ Essential vitamin C was shown in one study to be skin protective and create more collagen in the body17 ✓ Antioxidants, which protect against damaging free radicals, enhance the effectiveness of existing collagen ✓ Consuming vegetables rich in vitamin C, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers and broccoli Healthy Foods to Produce Healthy Skin New Beauty18 lists several healthy foods you can eat to help give you the soft, supple, younger-looking skin you want. Not only do many of them boost collagen production, they also contain additional compounds to maintain the resiliency and volume of your epidermis. Because wild-caught Alaskan salmon is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, it helps provide your body and your skin with additional support Berries, such as blueberries, blackberries and raspberries, help protect your skin from damage from free radicals and also increase collagen Oranges, grapefruit, lemons and limes, with high amounts of vitamin C, help the amino acids lysine and proline convert to collagen Garlic contains sulfur, a necessary component for collagen production, but it also contains lipoic acid and taurine to help rebuild damaged collagen fibers Dark green veggies like kale, spinach and beet greens are said to “rev up” collagen production and protect against free radicals

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Are ‘food comas’ real or a figment of your digestion?

(CNN)You’ve just finished a big meal, and you’re stuffed. You’re thinking of taking a walk or even a stretch before clearing the table, but the thought of just getting out of your chair seems like a challenge.

The idea of taking a snooze on the couch seems more and more appealing.

Sounds familiar? There’s a name for it: It’s called postprandial somnolence — commonly referred to as “food coma.” The phenomenon refers to the tired, sleepy feeling that many of us experience after eating a big meal. And the causes are based on different theories, some more plausible than others.

Blood flow shifts

According to David Levitsky, professor of nutrition and psychology at Cornell University, the most likely explanation for food comas has to do with changes in circulation. When food enters your stomach and activates the gastrointestinal tract, “blood flow shifts from the muscles and brain into the stomach and intestines,” he explained. “And when blood volume goes down in the brain, we get woozy and tired. It’s why I have to make my lectures extremely exciting: They’re right after lunch.”

A similar case can be made for serotonin, a neurotransmitter that is produced from the amino acid tryptophan and is responsible for feelings of relaxation and sleepiness. It’s true that after we eat, the amount of tryptophan in the blood increases, especially if we eat a lot of carbohydrates — and this would theoretically lead to greater production of serotonin in the brain. However, the amount of tryptophan that increases after we eat is not great enough to raise brain serotonin levels.

“If you infuse serotonin directly into the brain, it will make you go to sleep, but like CCK, the concentration necessary to produce this effect is supraphysiological,” Levitsky said. “The direction of the theory is correct, but the quantification is not.”

Protein, fat and circadian rhythms

Protein delays gastric dumping, which means food, and its surrounding supply of blood, tends to stay in the stomach longer.

“It is theoretically possible that after eating a large (protein-rich) meal, you may feel more tired,” Levitsky said. Indeed, a recent study involving fruit flies found that the more protein the flies consumed, the longer they slept. A similar case can be made for fat, which also takes longer to digest — though when eaten with carbs, small amounts of protein or fat can help stave off sleepiness by slowing the rise in blood sugar after a meal, which can help prevent blood sugar spikes and crashes.

Circadian rhythms contribute to food comas, too. In our bodies, there is a normal decrease in arousal that occurs in the early to mid-afternoon, a biological phenomenon that contributes to sleepiness and is compounded by eating a meal.

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“Around 1 or 1:30 p.m. is right about when that dip occurs, where we are a little more drowsy,” Orr explained, though that time can vary based on when you wake up. “Even if you don’t eat lunch, you would still get sleepy due to the circadian rhythm. But when we eat at this time, it’s a double whammy.”

There’s also a dip in the evening — due largely to the normal circadian decrease in body temperature that occurs at this time –and a large dinner would compound the food coma effect. But for most, feeling sleepy when it’s closer to bedtime serves us better than becoming drowsy earlier in the day. “In the mid-afternoon, you’re occupied with the tasks of daily living, and getting very sleepy does not help!” Orr said.

Preventing a food coma

Though a food coma may seem inevitable at times, there are some things you can do that may help:

Eat small meals. The bigger the meal, the greater the chance you’ll be drowsy. “We have to consciously put small amounts of food on our plates,” says Levitsky. At lunchtime, small portions are especially important, because the lunchtime dip in arousal compounds the effects. “If I want to avoid postprandial sleepiness, I will have a light lunch, because I know no matter what, at 1 or 2 p.m., I will be sleepy, even if I don’t eat anything,” Orr said.

Have an early lunch. “If you eat at 1 p.m., that’s right at the time of the endogenous circadian dip,” Orr said. It’s better to eat an earlier lunch about 11:45 a.m. rather than a later lunch at, say, 1 or 1:30, right when that dip occurs.

Choose liquids over solids. That doesn’t mean lunch has to be limited to smoothies, though occasionally they’re fine as a mini meal. “If you have a salad or a bowl of soup as opposed to a hamburger — something with more of a liquid consistency, with a higher water content — that’s better,” Orr said.

Opt for carbs that are low on the glycemic index over ones that are high. Low-GI carbs include whole wheat bread, oatmeal, beans, peas, most fruits and non-starchy vegetables. Limit white bread, white rice, bagels, pretzels and crackers.

Grab a cup of coffee. “You can counter the effects of sleepiness after a meal by consuming caffeine,” Levitsky said. A cup of coffee or cappuccino should suffice. Though caffeine can serve as a helpful stimulant, too much can lead to restlessness and can interfere with sleep later on.

Skip the wine and martinis. “Alcohol is a sedative, so this just adds to the drowsiness,” Orr explained. If you enjoy a drink with a meal, choose dinnertime over lunch, and limit yourself to one beverage.