Was busy with school and deadlines so far. Had a flu for the whole week. But recovering!
Still didnt manage to go for biostats lesson and gym on fridays. One day! I will be determined to wake up on friday!
Bought some makeup stuff online from ebay. Shall post bimbotically soon! lalala~
Was just researching on some bacteria stuff for my microbiology report. Chanced upon this write-up on a website.
Aromabacter malodorens is the bacterium that colonizes healthy human skin. This organism grows on sweat and produces butyrate and other organic acids which smell bad in high concentrations. This past year, scientists affiliated with the International Society for Microbial Ecology created a genetically engineered strain of this microorganism that can help banish unpleasant underarm odor.
Scientists removed the butyrate synthase gene that causes one of the unpleasant odors. Scientists then inserted the DNA from an Asian Musk Deer that encodes muskolic acid. Muskolic acid is the compound that gives musk oil its characteristic smell. In preliminary studies, this new strain of Aromabacter malodorens survives well on the human skin. Scientists are now working on ways for the genetically engineered bacteria to out compete native populations of foul-smelling bacteria.
The ISME plans to market an underarm deodorant containing these new bacteria and license this technology to other deodorant manufacturers. Because the deodorant is self-replicating, it requires only monthly application. If this microorganism sells well, the ISME plans to genetically engineer a mint-flavored bacterium for the mouth.
If you would like more information or would like to participate in a deodorant trial, please email Dr. Gutensmell. Enjoy April Foolery.
So want some free bacteria mint? =P
Have you ever wondered how many times people smile at you, which of the smiles are real? Which of those real smiles do you think are formed because of you and what you did for them? Which of those smiles are formed because they know you love them?
Anyway, just some quotes I’ve found online. They are quite meaningful to me.
You must smile today if you want to get a smile for tomorrow.
Don’t be angry because if you are angry it will bring wrinkles on your face . So why don’t you smile and get dimples on your face .
A smile is an inexpensive way to change your looks.
Every day you spend without a smile, is a lost day.
People seldom notice old clothes if you wear a big smile.
A smile a day keeps the pain and doctor away .
A smile is a curve that sets everything straight.
Smile is very contagious you catch it like a flu because when I see you smile, it makes me smile too.
A smile a day helps you work, rest and play .
Smile has its own meanings, that I can never explain and even you can never understand .
A smile makes the long distance seem short, and the bad times seem good.
It takes 64 muscles of the face to make a frown, and only 13 to make a smile. Why work overtime?
Today, give a stranger one of your smiles. It might be the only sunshine he sees all day.
A smile is a language that even a baby understands.
So lets smile :) Even you. Can light up someone’s life.
Hectic weekend! Went for Lijuan’s party and Timbre with nicole and e rest. Starbucks with my favourite Hanhan (sounds like hamham XD) and dinner with sihui. Slacked with him at home to watch F1 and magician show.
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Life has its ups and down. I’m savouring every moments of my “up slope” now.
School work is piling up high. Too much to do, too little time.
But really glad to have my friends around. They are the reason why I look forward to school :)
When you give something to people, don’t expect for anything in return.
If you expect something back, you will not see what others have already done for you. Unknowingly, unseemingly, and insignificantly unnoticeable.
But if you do give something in return, and the person don’t realise it, its not your fault too. He/she just don’t have the eyes and heart to see it. Its not that you don’t have gratitude, its just that they are too busy with their own things, they don’t bother to slow down to take a look.
Be nice to people, but never complain or grumble if others don’t return the favour.
Thats grace. :)
Things have changed drastically in the inside of me. Been having a tsunami kind of feelings in me. Sometimes estatic, sometimes truly happy, yet sometimes I’m laughing without feeling that great as well.
I’m happy for the things I have now. Have learnt to not listen to things that I know will hurt me. Conversations that aren’t pleasant, somehow I have acquired the innate ability to “auto delete” them.
Lets hope for the best and hope my “ability” will not disappear so soon. :)
School’s tiring. So sorry if I don’t update as often as last time.
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