圖片︰醫療特攻隊
我的好朋友們。
他們今回自行成立了一個「DIY 醫療特攻隊」，目標是向中國內地的山區村落進發，持著自己對醫療、教育、生命的那份熱誠，服侍當地村民。
很欣賞及佩服他們那份不怕艱辛、無條件付出的精神，願意專程請假，不怕惡劣天氣，以自費型式的去付出。
隊中包含一位是護士，兩位見習護士，一位即將讀護理系的大專生，兩位小學老師，以及一位中醫師。
他們會聯絡當地一個曾經旅行時認識的村長，然後服侍那條村。
很欣賞這群年青人，年紀輕輕便渴想為生命無條件付出，在沒有機構的支援下，自行付錢及自行計劃行程，無論有多艱辛都想去祝福有需要的地方。
他們於今天傍晚六時出發，下周二返澳門。
期待他們回來的精彩喜訊！
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》我係伊莎貝拉 :: 開路先鋒
圖︰My friend who smiles so beautifully
Put down the frown look, and wear a smile every minute of your life!
Top 10 Reasons To Smile
From Mark Stibich, Ph.D.,1. Smiling makes us attractive.
We are drawn to people who smile. There is an attraction factor. We want to know a smiling person and figure out what is so good. Frowns, cowls and grimaces all push people away — but a smile draws them in.2. Smiling Changes Our Mood
Next time you are feeling down, try putting on a smile. There’s a good chance you mood will change for the better. Smiling can trick the body into helping you change your mood.3. Smiling is Contagious
When someone is smiling they lighten up the room, change the moods of others, and make things happier. A smiling person brings happiness with them. Smile lots and you will draw people to you.4. Smiling Relieves Stress
Stress can really show up in our faces. Smiling helps to prevent us from looking tired, worn down, and overwhelmed. When you are stressed, take time to put on a smile. The stress should be reduced and you’ll be better able to take action.5. Smiling Boosts Your Immune System
Smiling helps the immune system to work better. When you smile, immune function improves possibly because you are more relaxed. Prevent the flu and colds by smiling.6. Smiling Lowers Your Blood Pressure
When you smile, there is a measurable reduction in your blood pressure. Give it a try if you have a blood pressure monitor at home. Sit for a few minutes, take a reading. Then smile for a minute and take another reading while still smiling. Do you notice a difference?7. Smiling Releases Endorphins, Natural Pain Killers and Serotonin
Studies have shown that smiling releases endorphins, natural pain killers, and serotonin. Together these three make us feel good. Smiling is a natural drug.8. Smiling Lifts the Face and Makes You Look Younger
The muscles we use to smile lift the face, making a person appear younger. Don’t go for a face lift, just try smiling your way through the day — you’ll look younger and feel better.9. Smiling Makes You Seem Successful
Smiling people appear more confident, are more likely to be promoted, and more likely to be approached. Put on a smile at meetings and appointments and people will react to you differently.10. Smiling Helps You Stay Positive
Try this test: Smile. Now try to think of something negative without losing the smile. It’s hard. When we smile our body is sending the rest of us a message that “Life is Good!” Stay away from depression, stress and worry by smiling.source:
http://longevity.about.com/od/lifelongbeauty/tp/smiling.htm
週一，朋友請我享受了一頓英式下午茶，有一個閑暢的下午。
這是位於漁人碼頭的萊斯酒店，
是日 offer 的只有英式下午茶而沒有 tea buffet選擇，
一人 tea set MOP68，二人則 MOP118。
我們想了又想，最後決定享用它的二人 tea set。
圖片︰服務員把 tea set tray 安放在我們面對
Tea set 來到，每人乙個 tea set 盤架，各跟乙杯飲品。
一如慣例，這個 high tea tea set 由三層組成，
但今回有趣的，是它的西點安放位層剛好跟大眾的 tea set 相反 — 鹹點放最上層，甜點則放最下層。
圖片︰三層高的 tea set
這樣，我們便由上往下的一件一件吃進口裡。
個人認為品質一般吧。鹹點可以，但甜點則過甜了，甜得我牙肉都發酸，急著要喝水來沖淡它。
甜點中更埋伏了我最討厭的栗子蛋糕，害我吃了它一口就連臉色都變壞了。
圖片︰最上層是鹹點
圖片︰享用 high tea
說說環境。窗外景有個小小海景，給人舒適感。
室內格局很有酒店餐廳味道，不俗，餐桌坐位都算舒服。
圖片︰自拍
圖片︰茶
以試過聖地牙哥的二人 $200 tea set，及安琪兒的 二人 $88 tea set，我個人認為它們都比萊斯酒店的回味吸引。
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》米迦網誌 :: 《聖地牙哥古堡酒店》 high tea
》米迦網誌 :: 安琪兒 cafe
另這位 treat 我的朋友也記錄了一段關於是次 high tea 的心得，現放上來作更多參考︰
在一個毛毛細雨的下午，我與友人到位於漁人碼頭的萊斯酒店嘆下午茶。
縱使當日不是週六日，但仍有八成的未座滿，我們不禁驚訝「原來好多人都係閑人(當然包括我地啦!)」。
當日只有英式下午茶,即三層架放滿西餅個種,每位MOP68(未計加10%服務費)，週六日就有下午茶自助餐。
我和友人點了兩set英式下午茶,共MOP118,用visa卡找數有八五折。
根據我們的有限的學識，該下午茶應該叫”仿英式”,
因為在三層架的西餅擺放的位置好像不正確！！
而且，我和友人在飲品方面均點了茶,侍應小姐的表情及語氣讓我們覺得我們好像吃虧了~~~。
原本我們想在寧靜的環境下享用美點,但當日就比較嘈吵。綜合上述各點,實在找不到讓我下次再幫襯的理由。— sammi
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》米迦網誌 :: 《聖地牙哥古堡酒店》 high tea
》米迦網誌 :: 安琪兒 cafe
隨攝‧2007-08-06
澳門… 快要被內地的同胞旅客們擠滿。
究竟街上有幾多個是本澳居民？
相片︰Macau (shot taken out from Tower C4FE)
The Macau that we live in.
找到一個專門收藏不同作者的 inspiring articles 的 blog︰
》Naounoai ~Articles that bring inspiration~
例如這是該 blog 至今最新的一篇文章，訊息簡短但銳利︰
In the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific some villagers practice a unique form of logging. If a tree is too large to be felled with an axe, the natives cut it down by yelling at it. Woodsmen creep up on a tree just at dawn and suddenly scream at it at the top of their lungs. They continue this for thirty days. The tree dies and falls over. The theory is that the hollering kills the spirit of the tree. According to the villagers, it always works.
Ah, those poor nave innocents. Such quaintly charming habits of the jungle. Screaming at trees, indeed. How primitive. Too bad thay don’t have the advantages of modern technology and the scientific mind.
Me? I yell at my wife. And yell at the telephone and the lawn mower. And yell at the TV and the newspaper and my children. I’ve been known to shake my fist and yell at the sky at times.
Man next door yells at his car a lot. And this summer I heard him yell at a stepladder for most of an afternoon. We modern, urban, educated folks yell at traffic and umpires and bills and banks and machines–especially machines. Machines and relatives get most of the yelling.
Don’t know what good it does. Machines and things just sit there. Even kicking doesn’t always help. As for people, well, the Solomon Islanders may have a point. “Yelling at living things does tend to kill the spirit in them. Sticks and stones may break our bones, but words will break our hearts…”
Author: Robert Fulghum
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》Naounoai ~Articles that bring inspiration~
A few of those whom I dearly love with my heart..
這三位好友都曾經當過我所服侍的細胞小組組員，可說是我的屬靈孩子們。
能至今天仍看見你們跟隨神真是我的榮幸！
盼望我們能持守愛耶穌直到最終。
影片︰Paitence - Vancouver Film School (VFS)
給活在 tension 的你 / 妳︰
Stay relaxed and steady，
hold back, and enjoy your new day of work!
就如聖經教導︰
「得力在乎平靜安穩 」
放鬆吧…
