Learning Korean

Assalamualaikum wbt =)

Hi everyone! =) Today I am going to talk and share something about my hobby.. Ermm, can it be regarded as a hobby?? hehehe ;) It is learning Korean Language.. Have you learning any foreign language excluding English and your mother tongue because i guess English is another basic language that all of us should know besides our mother tongue language, right? Hmm, actually, I started learning Korean during  National Service at Summerset Resort Camp, Rompin, Pahang. There was one friend of mine who learned Korean (informally) and she was really absorbed into K-Pop! She knew every Super Junior's songs and she can sing it.. Sometimes, she memorized the song.. even she can remember the dancing steps performed by the members of the group... She also told me that she has copied down some notes on learning Korean.. She showed me a piece of paper that write Korean alphabets. Okay, she learned it that way.. Then, I copied it to into my notebook.. Since it was just after our SPM, of course I am still not having my own laptop yet..so, i did not know much about all these K-Pop thingy..haha =D

Okay, so I want to share some info on this Korean Language.. Yet all of you still can access it on your net..Anyway, sharing is caring :)

The first picture shows the Korean alphabets which are the basics that we need in learning Korean.. Before this, I just come to know that Korean alphabets only consist of these letters (please refer the picture below):

If you notice the differences in the first picture and the second picture, it is obviously shows that picture 2 has less letters than picture .. for your information, picture 2 only consists of the basic letters: 10 vowels and 14 consonants..however, in overall, different vowels and consonants can be combined to produce new speech sounds.. It is just like when you are learning your English.. It has monophthongs(pure vowels), diphthongs(a glide between one pure vowel to another pure vowel) and triphthongs(a glide from a diphthong to a pure vowel)..

I just learned about all the 'diphthongs' and 'triphthongs' in Korean when I am joining Koreanclass101. If you subscribe into this website, it will send you daily Korean words for you to learn reading as well as spelling in Korean. Since we are not yet master in this, so they provide words with pictures, so that at least we can guess what the word is.. It is very helpful! It also provides answers in which you can check when you are ready with your answers. =)

Another thing in learning Korean is that you might be having problems in memorizing the vocabularies because Korean is totally different from English. It does not have ABC alphabets (A to Z). So, when you are learning Korean, you might be thinking : 

"How I am going to know the meaning of the words even though I can read it very well?"

"If I want to write the words in Korean (Hangul), I have to know how it is being pronounced in Korean. I only know how to write or spell if I know its pronunciation."

Have you ever think about this?

Not yet? Yes or no?

It all depends on you..

To me, Yes. I do have this problem too even until now.. 

So, just take it as a challenge. =)

Ok, folks! That's all for today.. Happy learning :) *easy*

Top 100 things that attract women to men

 
1. Clear, beautiful and healthy looking eyes. Eyes provide an insight on the level of health of the individual, and healthy eyes indicate a healthy mate. It was also surveyed as the most attractive feature according to various women’s magazines.
2. A confident attitude towards life. Confidence indicates that you are successful and are to be trusted. When you trust yourself, others will as well. Women will trust you with themselves
3. Physical height. Height provides a sense of security and comfort which is very attractive to women. Being taller is also a dominant trait which is attractive. Ultimately, if you are short but can provide a feeling of security and comfort, this will be equivalent to height.

   
   

   

   
   
   The best guide to creating attraction regardless of height is Double Your Dating.
4. Physical strength, muscles. Being muscular provides a sense of excitement and security in women. It also alludes to dominance which will seduce most women.
5. Being funny. Laughter makes people feel more comfortable and happy. Also, when people are laughing at your jokes, you immediately gain social status which is attractive. If you can make her laugh, you’re half way there. Read how to make a girl smile.
6. Being witty. This is very attractive as it alludes to being smart, and intelligence is attractive to women. If you are dating then wit will be a big part of your evening.
7. Being wealthy.Wealth indicates power, security, comfort and even excitement. This is very attractive to women whom crave all these feelings.
8. Being playful. Playfulness means that you are fun to be with, consequently triggering feelings of attraction in women.
9. Being touchy. Human touch is a powerful way to trigger feelings of attraction. Naturally touchy people have a lot more sex than people whom refrain from human contact. This is important when you flirt with a girl.
10. Bravery. Being brave, alert in emergency situations is very attractive and indicates that you will be able to protect her from danger.
11. Being excited about life. The energy that people emit when they are excited about living is contagious and very attractive.
12. Being unavailable. People want what they can’t get. Being hard ( but not impossible! ) to get is attractive.
13. A cocky smile is attractive. Cocky smiles, demonstrated in movies such as James Bond and Top Gun triggers feelings of confidence and dominance which is extremely arousing. Read up on how to pick up girls for more information.
14. Genuine smiles in general are attractive. As long as they are a reaction to something that occurred and not because you are being polite or awkward.
15. Being concentrated on a task is attractive to women. If a woman can watch you while you are completely involved in a task, then she is likely to be attracted to you. Examples of this can be her watching you paint, play an instrument, anything you do well that requires full absolute concentration on your part.
16. Playing an instrument is attractive to women. Wonder why the rock stars get the girls… there are many reasons but those whom play music are automatically ranked more attractive than those who don’t.
17. Being famous.If you’re famous, then by definition a lot of people know you. If a lot of people know you, you are therefore important. Being important is very attractive to women.
18. Not caring. A care free attitude is liberating and very attractive.
19. Being well dressed. Wearing nice clothes demonstrate social status; accentuate your physical features and shows that you take care of yourself.
20. Unique accessories that match our personality. In our society, accessories that stand out provoke curiosity, confidence and will attract women. “What’s that necklace you are wearing”, says the girl at the bar. That is one of the dating tips for how to attract women.
21. Shoes that are in style. The first thing that most girls notice in guys is what kind of shoes they are wearing. Shoes speak more about you than all clothes. You can be wearing a diaper on your head, jeans from the 80’s… but if you’re wearing brand new shoes that are in style, girls will automatically see you as attractive. If you don’t have the shoes… get them.
22. Well fitting shirts. Baggy shirts are out! Shirts should complement your body and show off your features. Now I’m not talking about spandex, but regular well fitting shirts. You know why suits look good? Because they are tailored to fit you perfectly. This is attractive to women.
23. A deep, commanding voice. Your voice says a lot about you, literally. The next time you strike up a chat with a woman, don’t sound squeaky.
24. Body posture. Within 1 second, just from how you stand, women will judge you as attractive or not. Good body posture indicates that you are a healthy mate and is very attractive to women. Lean back.
25. Human smell. Sweat, at a very basic level, is very attractive to women. It triggers feeling of arousal in women. However, don’t go too far and stink. That’s repelling.
26. Some light, musky cologne. These smells will mimic the natural smell that males produce and used lightly, will arouse some females.
27. Leadership. Being a leader is very attractive to women, it demonstrates social status and importance. Make decisions, lead the pack.
28. Being dominant. Women are naturally submissive, and men should be naturally dominant. Unfortunately with all our yoga classes and hormonal milk, this has changed in the past century.
29. Being dangerous. Danger is hot, exciting, energising and can be very addictive. Women love the bad boy.
30. Being intelligent. Intelligence, demonstrated by high grades, an impressive line of studies or career is very attractive.
31. Being good with animals. Being good with living things indicates that you will be a good mate, capable of protecting and caring for any offspring you could potentially have. This is very attractive.
32. Being good with kids. Same as above.
33. Being genuinely interested in her. People love people whom are interested in them. If you genuinely want to know what makes her tick, this will be attractive.
34. Being the best, in a group of men. If you are the best out of the competing men, then out of that group, you will be the most attractive to women.
35. Being disciplined. People want to be surrounded by competent individuals. If you are able to control yourself when she can’t, she will see you as having a lot of willpower. This demonstrates that you are in control of your life.
36. Not taking life too seriously. Having the gift to be able to laugh at life and embrace it as an enjoyable experience. You don’t have to think about marriage every time you talk to a girl.
37. Being positive. Positive people are attractive. If you can show her the sunny side of things, she will thank you for it.
38. Being a little selfish. Being slightly selfish indicates that you care a lot about yourself and your well being. This relates to confidence and importance which are attractive. Don’t be a martyr.
39. Being generous. The complete opposite of being selfish, being generous can be attractive as well because it demonstrates that you are not needy and that you are wealthy. Note! Being generous does NOT mean you should buy things for people so they like you… this is not attractive. A good example of being generous would be, if you’re with friends, you could purchase the pitcher of drinks. This subconsciously communicates that you are in charge, dominant and wealthy.
40. Spontaneity. Very attractive, alludes to excitement.
41. Good hair. Having nice, healthy and well groomed hair shows that you take care of yourself.
42. Trimmed nails. Women notice, if you take care of yourself, she’ll appreciate it.
43. A slight tan. These days, a tan indicates that you wealthy and physically healthy.
44. Relaxed attitude. Being relaxed shows a lot of confidence.
45. Being driven. If you know what you want in life, and you’re pursuing it, this is attractive.
46. Nice teeth. It is very important to have nice teeth, women think about it every time they consider kissing you.
47. Having nice possessions, such as a car, house or a boat. These indicate wealth, excitement and power, all of which are attractive.
48. A sense of adventure. If you’re curious about life, and are willing to take risks. You can lure her into your world and she’ll be happy to follow you past her limits.
49. Honesty. Being able to speak the truth is difficult and shows that you have accepted who you are as a person. It also shows that you don’t care what others think, which is very attractive.
50. Whispering in her ear. The sense of secrecy, mysteriousness and excitement that comes from a whisper is very attractive.
51. Being busy. If you are busy, then you are important, independent and have a life.
52. Being a man. Women love men who do manly things, stop doing yoga and go play a sport, hit the gym and get dirty.
53. Having a nice butt. A sexy fitness indicator, attainable through the gym.
54. Pre-selection. If other women want you, then there must be a reason. Having many people want you makes you attractive. You aren’t a guy who has time to look at personals.
55. Being genuine. Say what you mean and do what you say. This is hard, but attractive.
56. Physically picking her up. Ever heard of sweeping her off her feet? This is it.
57. Touching her hair. There is something about having your hair touched that is relaxing and arousing at the same time.
58. A nice face. Women love men with an attractive face. That’s what she’ll be kissing and you better believe it makes a difference.
59. Originality. Women crave excitement, originality provides that. Seduction is never the same and being original is an essential part of it.
60. Experience. Maturity can be very arousing; if you know what you’re doing she’ll appreciate it and you’ll get laid more often.
61. Speaking to her true self. If you can see past the walls that most people put and truly speak to the real person inside of them, you’ll be one of the few that understands them. This makes you very important.
62. Independence. People don’t like neediness, being independent shows that you are self sufficient and can take care of yourself.
63. Teasing her. Playfulness, excitement, she loves it.
64. Composure. If you can keep your cool under stressful situations, she’ll notice.
65. Being selective. If you are selective, then it implies that you aren’t needy and are valuable enough to want many people want you.
66. Being challenging. Playing hard to get is as true for women as it is for men. People want what they can’t have, and if they have to work for something, they’ll appreciate it much more.
67. Focus. If you know what you want, and are determined to get it, then that’s attractive.
68. Modesty. No one likes a show-off. Being modest is great, and attractive. There is nothing better than a girl finding out something good about you through a friend.
69. Muscular abs. An indicator of health.
70. Being natural. If you’re genuine about how you feel, without caring what others think, then that’s attractive. You want to know if people can handle the real you.
71. Charismatic. If your spoken words and gestures can warm up a room, she’ll notice and be warmed up as well. If she doesn’t, her matchmaking friend will tell her about you.
72. Sensual. Some people are frigid and cold. Some people are warm and very alert to their senses. If you are in tune with your body, you’ll likely be in tune with hers as well.
73. A man that loves to have fun. Everyone wants to be around a guy who enjoys himself, be that guy.
74. Goes against the rest of society. No one likes a follower. If you have a conviction about something, stick with it. Make up your own mind about things and people will respect you.
75. Caring. Compassion and caring show that you will be a good father and is therefore very attractive.
76. Persistent. If you go after your goals, other will notice. This is very attractive as it shows will power that not many people have.
77. Being respected. If your entourage respects you, then she will as well.
78. Loyal. People do not want to get hurt, and will avoid you if aren’t loyal. It is better to remain single than to get into a relationship you don’t plan on staying in.
79. Romance. Spicing it up in a relationship is critical and attractive. Don’t always do the same thing because it will get boring really fast.
80. Drama. Ever wonder why women love soap opera’s? It is because they crave drama, gossip, secrets. It is exciting and attractive. If you have an eventful life, people will be attracted to it.
81. The way you move. If you have calm, controlled and relaxed gestures, then you will be seen as someone that is confident.
82. A mysterious grin. There’s something about a grin that arouses curiosity and intrigue.
83. Being extravagant. Sometimes going over the top is good, if you can let yourself go from time to time, people will notice.
84. Loving yourself. If you truly love yourself for who you are, then others will as well.
85. Being a teacher. Have you ever wondered why so many girls have crushes on their teachers? It is because being a teacher is a sign of power and knowledge, be a teacher.
86. Clean, clear skin. Physically, nice skin is a health indicator and women will naturally be attracted to healthy looking skin.
87. Being energetic. Have you ever heard the expression, “he was the life of the party” This is energy, its contagious and most people don’t have enough of it. It is very attractive.
88. Being passionate. Be in the moment and enjoy life every day. It’s not about the destination, but about the journey. You’ll find your true love along the way.
89. Quick mind. If you can think on your feet, and are quick to reply to her playful teases, you’ll be seen as smart and alert. A woman would rather be with a man that stimulates her intellectually rather than someone who is brain dead. It is much better to find something original to say on the spot rather than to use pick up lines.
90. Attentive to details. It’s the little things that matter, if you notice that she’s done something different with her hair when no one else does, she will appreciate and be attracted to that.
91. Convicted and has strong beliefs. Be opinionated about things. If you ask someone a question about a topic and they have something interested to say about it, that’s attractive. Be opinionated.
92. Being in tune with her. Being in tune with someone is one of the biggest factors in relationships. Have you ever felt chemistry? Have you ever felt like you were on the same wavelength? If you and your partner are similar (and you should!) this will come naturally and will be one of the most attractive traits. The same applies for meeting women during the day or night. If you’re picking up a girl in a club, then high energy is appropriate because your energy will be matching hers. If you arrive with high energy during the day and she is reading in the library, this will clash. Read the article on how to approach girls for more information.
93. Being attentive to details in your life. Are you meticulous? Being attentive to the details in your life will mean that you will pay attention to the details in her life.
94. Being knowledgeable about various subjects. If you are versatile, then you’ll never be short of conversational topics. Being flexible and able to adapt to all kinds of situations is attractive. Go read some books.
95. Innocence. It’s no fun when you know everything, have tried everything and have been to the edge and back. A little bit of innocence is attractive because it makes you more human. There’s always something that you haven’t tried, let her know and invite you to try it with you. Asking for her advice is alright as well.
96. Challenging her. Forcing her to be on her toes, teasing her, is exciting and attractive.
97. Be a planner. If you are always organising events, you are automatically the leader that has a high social status and a lot of energy. This is very attractive; everyone wants to be invited to outings.
98. Being open. Tell her about your life, the real one. Cut the B.S. and you’ll stand out as someone who’s not trying to prove anything to anyone.
99. Being direct. Being direct is very powerful and attractive. People use indirect methods because they want to ‘feel things out’ and not get hurt. Being direct shows that you are confident, bold and not scared of rejection.
100. Be yourself, the good yourself. You shouldn’t try to pretend to be something that you aren’t. You should grow and continually improve, but remain genuine. Don’t hide your faults, everyone has them. The old saying,” be yourself” is very true and is ultimately what will attract the woman of your dreams.

Does it mean that you have to be all these things in order to attract beautiful women into your life? No way! The universe has a weird way of working and you’ll be attracted to the one you were meant to be with. She’ll love your faults, your weaknesses and your strengths. Have faith, believe in destiny and you shall meet your soul mate. You’ll know it when it happens.

Six Reasons of Having Bad Dreams

No one likes being jolted awake from a deep sleep, especially when what riled you up was an assailant, a snake in the bed, or being engulfed by flames. Bad dreams—or worse, nightmares—aren’t just annoying; when reoccurring, they can disrupt a good night’s sleep, and sometimes, life.

On the spectrum of dreams, missing an important exam or showing up naked to work pales in comparison to nightmares, which are defined as bad dreams that wake the sleeper. They occur during rapid eye movement (REM) late in the evening and because we jerk awake during them, we usually remember all too clearly the fear, anxiety, and horrors.

Though more common among children, nightmares and bad dreams happen throughout life. But is there anything we can do to prevent the bad things from creeping into our sleep?

1. Anxiety and Stress

Anxiety and stress, often as the result of a traumatic life event, are sometimes the cause of nightmares and bad dreams. According to the International Association for the Study of Dreams (IASD), a major surgery or illness, grieving over the loss of a loved one, and suffering or witnessing an assault or major accident can trigger bad dreams and nightmares. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is also a common cause of recurrent nightmares.

Not all nightmare triggers have to be traumatic, however. Everyday stressors, such as job or financial anxiety, or major life transitions such as moving or divorce, can also cause nightmares.

2. Spicy Foods 

When and what we eat may affect our nighttime rest, if not our tendency toward bad dreams. A small study published in the International Journal of Psychophysiology had a group of healthy men eat spicy meals before bed on some evenings and compared their quality of sleep on nights where they had non-spiced meals. On the spicy nights, the subjects spent more time awake and had poorer quality sleep. The explanation is that spicy food can elevate body temperatures and thus disrupt sleep. This may also be the reason why some people report bad dreams when they eat too close to bedtime. Though few studies have looked at it, eating close to bedtime increases metabolism and brain activity and may prompt bad dreams or nightmares.

3. Fat Content of Food 

Though far from conclusive, some research has indicated that the more high-fat food you consume during the day, the greater the chance that the amount and quality of your sleep may suffer. A small study published in 2007 in Psychological Reports found that the dreams of people who ate a high amount of organic food differed from those who ate “junk foods.” The authors hypothesize that certain foods may negatively influence dreaming.

4. Alcohol
Though alcohol is a depressant that will help you fall asleep in the short term, once its effects wear off, it can cause you to wake up prematurely. Excess consumption can also lead to nightmares and bad sleep; nightmares are also a common occurrence for those going through alcohol withdrawal.

5. Drugs

Some drugs, including antidepressants, barbiturates, and narcotics, can cause nightmares as a side effect. For instance, a 2008 study published in the journal Pyschopharmacology looked at ketamine, a drug used in anesthesia and recreationally, and found that compared with a placebo, ketamine use resulted in more dream unpleasantness and increased the incidence of bad dreams. Similarly, anyone who has traveled to a country where malaria is endemic may have taken Lariam and had some interesting nightmares associated with it. Nightmares usually cease once the drug is cleared from the system.

6. Illness

Illnesses that include fever, such as the flu, can often trigger nightmares. And other sleeping disorders, including apnea and narcolepsy, may also increase the incidence of bad dreams and nightmares.

While bad dreams and nightmares are considered normal responses in dealing with everyday experiences, the IASD recommends consultation with a therapist if they last in intensity and severity. But trying to eliminate these six factors first may be the best place to start in your quest to sweeten your dreams and chase the nighttime demons away.

P/S: Just quote this article from this website together with its picture because I found it was scary to take pics from Google Image when you typed "BAD DREAMS".. hehe

Love-Shyness??

Love-shyness is a chronic shyness in which a person becomes extremely anxious and unable to function normally when confronted with any type of interaction with the gender to which he or she is attracted. The anxiety is so severe that it inhibits normal social interaction, and some even go as far as to say that it is a type of social phobia. Love-shyness can happen to both genders and all sexualities, but is most predominant with heterosexual males. There are several factors that psychologists believe contribute to this shyness.

The term “love-shyness” was coined by Brian G. Gilmartin who was the first psychologist to study the phenomenon fully, and as of 2011, he is still the dominating expert on the subject. He describes love-shyness as the incapability for a man to interact with those of the opposite gender for any reason, while still being able to function normally in other aspects of his life. Gilmartin notes that although love-shyness can affect anyone, it is most predominant within heterosexual males. Psychologists believe this may be because of the assertive gender role that men are expected to undertake.

Men who suffer from love-shyness typically have similar backgrounds and personalities. According to Gilmartin’s research, love shy men are usually predisposed to shyness due to biological temperaments in combination with particular nurture and environmental learning experiences. They tend to have had close relationships with their nuclear family, but their relationships with peers were usually stressful and sometimes traumatic.

Most of these men have had at least one memorable experience with a female at a very young age. Some men remember a good experience with a girl, but the situation did not develop as fully as it could have. Usually, this experience happened in an embarrassing social setting. Almost all of these men have low self-esteem and emotional insecurity due to these experiences.

Gilmartin estimates that 1.5% of the male population in America suffers from love-shyness. He also believes the majority of this group will main recluse for the remainder of their lives. Other psychologists, however, believe that this estimation is overly generous. It is impossible to know how many people are love shy, mainly because it is not something regularly diagnosed by professionals, and most men are not likely to openly admit their shyness. In fact, many psychologists believe love-shyness should not have its own label outside of social anxiety, because it reinforces negative thinking in these men and infers that the condition cannot be managed or cured.

How Much Skin Does the Average Person Have?

The average person has between about 6 and 10 pounds (between about 2.7 and 4.5 kilograms) of skin. That is roughly the equivalent of the average chihuahua. It is the largest organ in the body, and weighs more than 3 times as much as the liver, the next largest organ.

Chihuahua : a type of dog

More facts about skin:

• By the age of 70, the average person will have shed around 105 pounds (about 47 kg) of skin over the course of his or her lifetime. To put it in perspective, that is the approximate weight of an average 11-year-old child.


• Humans go through almost 1,000 "skins" in a lifetime. The skin is completely regenerated every 27 days. In fact, around 70% of household dust is composed of skin cells that are shed as the skin renews itself.


• The human skin contains about 45 miles of nerves, and around 200 sweat glands in every square inch (2.5 square cm) of skin.