Flying XiaoQiang

Quit Smoking Anyone?

2009-02-18T09:52:00.006+08:00

Quit Smoking Anyone? - Sharing my experience

The Background.

The other day, I bumped into an old uni mate at Clarke Quay. Could tell he was happy to see me and I was wondering why. Turns out he thought I came out for a smoke and he found a smoke-break-buddy. But when I told him I have stopped smoking completely since August 2005.. He looked heart-broken. Guess no one would have thought i would have quit.

I was a smoker for 19 years since secondary school. Basically I grew up smoking and my whole adult life had smoking built in to my daily life. 3 packs a day was a norm.

There was not a single day of my life that I did not smoke. The first thing I reached out in the morning was for a smoke. I made sure I had a spare packet the night before. Waking up without a cigarette before breakfast was unbearable.

Watching movies in cinemas was a drag cuz 30 minutes without a smoke was unbearable. Exams? I will take toilet break and would finish a paper sooner so that I could go for a smoke. Heck I am even convinced myself that smoking can cure migraines cuz I stopped having migraines when I smoke.

So anyway, I have decided to share my experience on quitting smoking. Hope it benefits someone you may know.

Some Things I personally experienced when I was quitting smoking..

1) How do you cope with stress if you cannot smoke? I used to always have a smoke when I am tensed, nervous, excited etc.

It is not the cigarette that helps you calm down Actually what happens when we take the smoke break is that we change our mental focus away from the immediate situation that is causing tension/nervousness/excitement. It is not the actual cigarette that calms you down but rather the mental focus. So find something else to mentally focus on. For example, you can start thinking about me being naked.

2) The mouth and tongue starts having weird tastes.

This is not nicotine craving or any withdrawal symptom related reaction. It is just basically your mouth/tongue/taste buds rediscovering how it is like to start tasting again. Years of smoking has numbed the taste tissues that the return of the taste sensations tastes weird

3) The tips of your fingers/toes start to tingle and has this smooth crispy sensation. My hands started to tremble at some point a few times..

This again is NOT a nicotine craving/withdrawal symptom related reaction. It is the feeling of blood finally flowing to the tips of your fingers once again after being restricted by the harmful chemicals. Your blood pressure is becoming normal. This sensation will pass eventually (Actually I enjoyed the tingling sensation).

4) Initially the body seem to tire easily/ or you feel sleepy often.

What is happening is that your body is getting used to a healthier you. Taking short naps will help. I also remember sleeping 14hours once even though i didnt do anything particular tiring. Basically the body needs to adjust. After a week, it is would just be mainly mental and psychological.

5) Taking each hour/day/week as it comes – taking little steps.

Initially, I started congratulating myself after every hour. Going past the 4 hour mark was a milestone as the nicotine in our bodies would be cleared and our bodies would start craving for nicotine. What we crave for is not the cigarette itself but the nicotine within the cigarette. Going one day is another milestone that I would reward myself.

6) Daily Habits

This was probably one the toughest part cuz smoking is part of a smoker’s daily routine. We just need to consciously replace smoking with another activity that suits us. For example

Morning wakeup cigarette. – This was the toughest for me personally. I had to resort to eating anchovies.

Post Sex cigarette smoke – Go for another round.

Anyway, the point is to replace the smokes with another activity that will be a substitute. I remember writing a list of substitute options for each regular smoke-break habit.

7) Remembering your personal and other reasons for quitting

The personal motivating factor for me then was i was going through a period of multiple crisis which actually broke me. I was utterly defeated. Quitting smoking was the best way i could redefine myself to make a comeback of sorts. It was a mental challenge i gave myself. Quit Smoking and I am BACK! It may be lame to some people but it worked for me.

8) Believe your body will cope and adjust, the rest of the challenges are just mental and psychological

Remember the first time you started smoking? You body rejected the cigarette when you coughed and when you felt giddy. Your body then started adjusting to the poison you were feeding yourself. Smoking was never the natural state but your body adapted to it. When you quit smoking, your body will also adapt to the new state without the nicotine though it will just take time(about a week). The rest of the challenges are just mental and psychological which means it is a choice you have to make.

Anyway, thats all for now. Got to go back to work.

The Bro Code

2008-08-29T02:55:00.007+08:00

THE LEGEND----DARY BRO CODE.... Inspired by Barney!!!

1. If a girl falls into the following criteria, she is off limits forever until the end of time:

A. Is your bro's mother.
B. Your bro specifically told you he wanted her.
C. Is your bro's sister.
D. Was a serious ex-girlfriend of a bro.

Cousins and stepmothers are fine..........

2. A bro is always prepared to offer wingman services at all times. In addition, a Bro shall, whenever possible, provide his Bro with protection.

3. Should a Bro be near to closing with a girl, his Bro shall do anything within his means to ensure the desired outcome, up to and including the seduction and distraction of said girl’s wildly unattractive cousin / friend / mother

4. Fancy Birthday and Christmas presents for your bros are optional. Beer always makes a great gift.

5. Never drink the last beer, unless you've been granted specific permission that it's OK.

6. A Bro always reciprocate a round of drink(s) among Bros. If the other bro is temporarily out of money or left his wallet at home drinks can be lended but must be repaid, later that night by wingman services or any other act of entertainment or at the next gathering.

7. If a Bro suffers pain from a permanent dissolution of a relationship with a lady friend, a Bro shall offer nothing more than a “that sucks, man”, "fark it" and quantities of beer. A Bro will also refrain from commentary – deserved or not – regarding said lady friend for a period of three months.

8. A Bro shall never reveal the score of a sporting event to another Bro until that Bro has thrice confirmed it’s cool.

So there you have it, my fave selection of the bro-code..................

So Proud!

2008-08-17T13:14:00.009+08:00

We just had our 43 national day and our Singapore Olympic Table Tennis Team (some say the China "B" team) have ended Singapore's wait for an Olympic medal after 48 years. It is truly time to feel proud.

We should indeed be proud our country is doing so well that our sisters and women do not need to go overseas to work as maids.

We should also be proud that our elderly also do not need to go overseas to work too but instead can stay here in Singapore to pick up used cans, sell tissues or work at food courts in their golden years

I could go on and on about what other things we can proud about but my teachers used to tell me not to be too proud so i should stop here.

Whats my point?:
The measure of the success of a society is not how the young and able thrive, but how it takes care of the old and weak. (Flying XQ August 2008)

Carpe Diem, Memento Mori

Fountain of Youth

2008-08-12T01:02:00.008+08:00

This is a special repost from my frenster blog for a friend :)

Was talking to some new friends how young i was and hey.. both guessed that i was in my late 20s. Wooooo Weeeeeee.... either they were trying to be polite or alcohol has become a fountain of youth.

Anyway, that made me think about one fundamental theory i had in my 20s then about people we know/come across/play marbles with/kissed/fought with/dance with............ Here is how it goes.

1/3 of the people we know or know us will always love/accept/accomodate and react generally positive towards us regardless of what we do.

1/3 of the people we know basically dun care what we do and are basically neutral towards us in spite of how we try to impress.

1/3 of the people we know or know us will always bitch/dislike/talk down and generally react negatively against us no matter how we try to manage their perceptions.

Where do you wanna focus your life energies on?. Think About it.

XiaoQiang Original Quote of the Day:

No Task in life occurs under ideal or perfect circumstances, everything and i mean EVERYTHING has to done under less then ideal circumstances. Wait for the circumstances to fall in place, and you will do nothing!

Carpe Diem, Memento Mori! (seize the day, remember we are mortal)

Coping with Rising Costs of Living

2008-06-16T23:45:00.011+08:00

Oil Prices up, Food Prices up, Minister Salaries Up . Everything Up but our income never go up so how?

I have decided to do up a list of things I could do to manage the running-away prices.

1. Dun order drinks when you eat out at foodcourts. Drinks are the most mark-up item in the menu. Bring your own water bottle. (This I think I can do)

2. Stop having sex.- Saves on condom, contraceptives and tissues (This I dun think I can do)

3. Shower once a day (This I am not saying whether I will do)

4. Share your internet access with your neighbours (this I cannot tell you if am doing cuz I think it is illegal)

5. Cancel your cable and watch tv for free on the internet with china channels, bittorrent (this I am already doing).

6. Do your own laundry – Save water bill, washing machine electricity bill, and it is good exercise.(this got time then I do)

7.Stop smoking (This I already done…lolzzz)

8. Stop drinking beer and liquor (this I am not going to do, lolzzzzz)

9. Rice expensive then eat more potatoes aka kanteng (Who knows, maybe our spoken English can improve)

10. And Finally, sleep more – the one human activity that is truly free (This I love doing!)

So there you have it. My starter’s kit on how to cope with rising costs! Have a great week ahead!

Carpe Diem, Memento Mori (Seize the day, Remember we are Mortal)

Double EyeLid Glue. Part II (Before and After Pics)

2008-05-20T06:49:00.000+08:00

Well, there were frens who asked for the "before and after" pics on the double eyelid glue and its effects... so here you go

This below is "Before"!!!

And this cuter one below is AFTER!!!

And do check out the lip balm/lip gloss on the second pic.... nice or not?

Personally methinks this version looks like a possible huggable teddy-bear-bolster version.............

hmmm merchandising possibilities awaits.......... something like this perhaps?

Have a Great Week Ahead!

Double EyeLid Glue? Anyone?

2008-05-11T20:46:00.000+08:00

Hahaha... never thought the day would come where i post a cosmetic entry in my blog... but here it goes................

Anyone thinking of getting a double eyelid?

My younger sister had a tube of double eyelid glue which she never used cuz she already got such nice eyes(bopian take her glue and use so i must say nice things).

Anywayz, so she had a double eyelid glue but didnt really use it. So in one of those brother-sister crap toking session, double eyelid glue was mentioned and i gamely tried it out and hey presto! IT WORKS....

Doesn't make me an adonis, but it does make my eye look bigger and more alert as well.

The brand is called Koji EyeTalk and is available as Sasa and some Watson stores. And for those who wanna find out how it looks like or use it. Here's the link

http://www.koji-honpo.co.jp/makeup/movie/eye_talk_300.html

Further research online revealed that Koji EyeTalk is one of the better eyeglue brands around in the market.

And apparently there were cases of people actually developing "natural" double eyelids after regular usage for about 2-3 years. Goal 2010 here i come.... provided i actually continue using it till then.........

And no, i am not turning gay yet (Dun let the pink text mislead you) Lolzzzz

只要为你活一天

2008-04-28T08:58:00.000+08:00

只要为你活一天

Really love this oldie song and replayed it again and again on a sunday.............

A friend told me Life is not about waiting for the rain to stop, it's about learning to dance in the rain.... i sooooooo really agree with it.

Too often we are so caught up with the challenges and setbacks in life, we forget about living. Life is a one way ticket,no cheat code, no replay.

Carpe Diem, Momento Mori

Guide to Buaya!

2008-04-21T20:18:00.000+08:00

Looking for Some Guides on how to Buaya? This is hilariously funny!

Here's the Beginners' Guide

How To Flirt With Women

And this is the Advanced Guide
PS : This is not R-Rated but is soooo funny

How To Undo Her Bra With One Hand

ENJOY!

Sexy Buaya Club

2007-07-01T23:52:00.000+08:00

Sexy Buaya Club

We are from XiaoQiang International Headhunters.

Our Client, Sexy Buaya Club(SBC) Pte Ltd is looking for suitably qualified candidates to fill the undermentioned positions. The location of work will be at the mythological paradise called USQtopia.

Successful candidates will be sent to attend a Certified Buaya course where you will understand that a buaya is just another Gender Neutral term that can mean “attracting the attention of the opposite sex.”. Please note that a Certified Buaya generally has positive connotations.
Base salary before commission and incentives starts from USD100,000 per annum.

The positions available and the key skills required are as follows :

1) Strategic Buaya : The successful candidate is expected to be able to pretend to play pool and drink alcohol while lying in wait for an opportunity to exercise buaya powers. Dancing skills, though useful, is not crucial. Ability to create a cuddly nickname would be useful

2) The Sexually Confused Buaya : The successful candidate has to be able to adopt a sexually confusing sexual profile to project a level of unattainablity. This will help keep the opposite sex curious so that they will find an opportunity to unlock his/her sexual cherry.

3) The Dance-Talker Buaya : The successful candidate is expected to have average dancing skills but complements or worsens it by making the dancefloor become a conversation venue. Critical to this position is the ability to NOT let the saliva and sweat fly all over the place while talking and dancing at the same time.

4) The Fresh Meat Buaya : Always alert to any fresh meat appearing in the scene, the successful candidate has to have keen interest in targeting fresh meat in the scene. Some charisma and a sense of subtlety would be crucial to be effective in this role.

5) The Cool Dancer Buaya: The successful candidate is expected to be the one with the moves, talent and able to attract the attention of both species with slick and cool moves. Genuinely enjoys the dance and gifted with great dancing skills, this position is opened to only a select few.

6) The Dirty Old Man Buaya : In line with the national policy of hiring older workers, this position is only open to male above the age of 45. An ability to leer and have a saliva dropping look would be crucial in this role.

7) The Anyhow-Humtum Buaya : The successful candidate is expected not to exercise any quality control and is expected to buaya anything of the opposite sex. To succeed, the candidate is to maintain a huge pool of prospects thru the use of the “law of large numbers”

8) The Trainer Buaya : The successful candidate(male preferred) is expected to go around offering to teach the ladies to dance as a method to buaya. Experience in actual teaching is not necessary, Actual dance skills are also unnecessary. A false belief in his dancing skills will be critical for this position.

9) The Lurker Buaya: The successful candidate should have the ability to lurk around waiting for any available target and make a move once the target is available. The candidate would be required to blend into the furniture if necessary and jump out of nowhere when needed.

10) The “Act like not buaya” Buaya : The successful candidate is expected to pretend and assert he is not a buaya when in fact he is the biggest one around. A false belief that others think he is not a buaya is critical for this position. Fresh Graduates are welcomed as this is an entry level position.

Anyone interested in applying or got someone to recommend?

Bohemian Trilogy ( Carpe Diem. Memento Mori! -Seize the Day, Remember we are Mortal)

2007-05-27T00:18:00.000+08:00

Bohemian Trilogy ( Carpe Diem. Memento Mori! -Seize the Day, Remember we are Mortal)

Musings of the Past

What if, by chance, you found a silver key to a door. To a door that can unlock a path into your past.
Would you keep the key?
What if the path allows you to undo all your past wrongs, unwrite all your past regrets, unravel all your past pains
Would you treasure the key?
What if by undoing the past, you no longer love the ones you love now, you no longer have the friends you have now and you no longer treasure what you treasure now.
Would you still be you?
Would the past remain behind the door?.

Musings of the Future

What if you were shopping round Sim Lim Square and a salesman in a dark suit and dark shades stepped up and offered you a thumbdrive.
“This thumbdrive carries all detailed information of your future. Every single instance, every single detail is stored in this thumbdrive. You would know your whole future.”
Now what if he offers to sell it to you and he does remind that the future cannot be changed even if you knew in advance?
Would you buy?
What if you bought it and found out you would lose all your loved ones, one by one, and eventually you would die alone.
Would you regret buying?
What if you bought it and found out you never had the chance to say goodbye to your loved ones becuz you passed on before your time.
Would you ask for a refund?
What if we know our future and yet may never be ready to accept it?

Carpe Diem, Memento Mori!

What if you were walking along a second hand store at Bras Basah and you came across a used little brown book.
What if the title has the words "Happiness" and it is not a Chinese Wedding Invite? Would you be interested to browse?
What if you browse through it and it tells you only in the present can we find our own utopia? Would you still live in the past?
What if the book suggests only in the present can we find our own happiness? Would you still worry about the future?
What if the book ends with a line that says :
"Carpe Diem, Memento mori"

(Seize the day, for Remember we are mortal!)

A life lived in resigned desperation is a life not lived.

2007-04-16T00:14:00.000+08:00

A life lived in resigned desperation is a life not lived.

Just how so to achieve a level of resigned desperation? 10 easy ways to do it

1) Dun risk anything because of the fear of failure. Heck, dun risk anything at all. Risk is a 4 letter bad word!

2) Remind yourself 3 times daily about those once upon a time “glorious days” or “happier times” that was a long time ago, maybe when policeman were still wearing shorts.

3) Procrastinate everything and delay starting anything if possible

4) Shut people out .Put them down if you have to.

5) Ignore the kindness you have received and be focused on petty grudges, the pettier the better.

6) Be passive and negative. Dun do anything and wait for things to happen and if things dun happen for you and go wrong, blame it on others, just find someone to blame.....

7) Start your mental sentences with ‘I can’t”.

8) Keep all bad habits and bad prejudices.

9) Do care about how others think about you, especially the opinions of those people who dun matter.

10)And most importantly, no matter what STAY IN YOUR COMFORT ZONE and dun try anything new!

So there you go, a life of resigned desperation is designed for easy adaptation by anyone with combined IQ and EQ score of 10 and above.

Me?

I will try my level best to just dance like no one is watching, sing like no one is listening, love like I have never been hurt and live life like heaven is on earth…. It’s a one-way ticket.

“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” by Hindu Prince Gautama Siddharta otherwise known as Buddha

Year of the Pig?

2007-02-23T01:10:00.000+08:00

Year of the Pig?

Fact : Did u know a pig's orgasm lasts 30 minutes.
XiaoQiang : Lucky Pig!!!

Fact : Did u know a cockroach will live nine days without its head before itstarves to death.
XiaoQiang : 30 minutes... lucky pig.dun play play!! How many seconds does a cockroach have??

Fact : Did u know male bats have the highest rate of homosexuality of any mammal
XiaoQiang : Who cares about the bat, can someone tell me about the pig? I'm still wondering about the pig. Was it a gay pig?

Fact : Did u know a man's beard grows fastest when he anticipates sex.
XiaoQiang : Maybe I should be a pig in my next life, dun mind being a pig with beard

Fact : Did u know humans and dolphins are the only species that have sex forpleasure.
XiaoQiang : What about the pig?? 30 minutes of pain??? Cannot be the pig do "it" for 30 minutes of pain, right???….

Anyone else wanna be a pig?

Is this the reason why the pig is the last animal in the zodiac? Cuz he was the last to ...........er........ come?

Did i discover the fountain of youth?

2007-02-14T00:59:00.000+08:00

Did i discover the fountain of youth?

Recently, i happened to be talking to 2 new acquaintances in separate instances and we touch on age(i.e how old i was) and hey.. both guessed that i was in my late 20s. Wooooo Weeeeeee.... either they were trying to be polite or alcohol has become a fountain of youth( however,before the brewers of heineken could contact me,a quick trip to the local coffeshop looking at the uncles drinking beer debunked the fountain of youth theory).

Anyway, that set me on those zenflective flashbacks when i was really in my 20s and was reminded by XiaoQiang of one theory i had then about people we know/come across/play marbles with/locked lips with/fought with/dance with............

Here is how it goes.

1/3 of the people we know or know us will always love/accept/accomodate and react generally positive towards us regardless of what we do.

1/3 of the people we know basically dun care what we do and are basically neutral towards us in spite of how we try to impress.

1/3 of the people we know or know us will always bitch/dislike/talk down and generally react negatively against us no matter how we try to manage their perceptions.

Where do you wanna focus your life energies on?..Think about it.....

PS: for those that are mathematically inclined, the 1/3 is not an absolute number so no need to bring out the calculator

According to XiaoQiang the pet pest, 1/3 of the people who know us will accept and accomodate us regardless of what we do, 1/3 dun really care what we do, and 1/3 will always bitch about us no matter how hard we try. The rest are probably playing marbles in the middle of the night.......