Before I get on with the topic, I went shopping again today and yes, I snagged some stuffs! OMG I’m such a shopaholic! Anyhow, I got myself a Turquoise sun dress (I happen to love Turqoise alot okay), a new pair of heels, plus some acessories to go with the ensemble. Retail therapy is so damn good can!

So for today’s post; I’m gonna make it a wordy one. I was having a conversation with my mum earlier and as usual the conversation has to have some Mrs.Wong kick into it, which is nagging, and within the conversation she asked me a very good question. She asked me, “Wendy, why are you always so stressed wan ar? You don’t have to be so fussy and particular about everything wan you know.”

My answer to the question, “Mum ar, I’ve always been like that; pretty much a fussy perfectionist I must say. I think it’s taking it’s toll over me. I’m fussy about everything.”

She replied, “I know la, everyone seeks for perfection all the time, but there are times where we just gotta let loose a little bit and have fun.”

Deep inside my heart I said, “Mum of course I stress la, every time I wanna go out with my friends, for sure you will interrogate me like I’m going through a job interview or something. Trust me will ya? I’m old enough to be thinking wisely of what I can or cannot do, who I befriends with, and so on.”

Of course, I did not tell that to her. I just replied, “Yes Ma, I know, I’m trying my best to be less literal and have fun, I’m still growing up and maturing, I’ll change for the better, I know that.”

She told me, “You know ar, as I was growing up I went through pressure and stress like you too. So, I understand how you feel and bla bla bla.. I don’t wanna continue anymore if not later you’ll say that I’m nagging you again (which is precisely what you’re doing Mum!) so nah, read this, it’s good for you and you cover the expenses for it yourself okay.”

She showed me an article, “Top 5 Fun Ways to Live Longer.”

I was like, “Errrrr okay.” *Brings the mag into my room and started Shouting.”

After shouting for like a while, I read the article and I liked it. It says that these 5 simple things can improve your health, plus it’s fun too.

• Drink Red Wine

Red wine is packed with resveratrol, an antioxidant. These works to protect the body from aging.

• Eat Dark Chocolate

Ooohhh this one I like, dark chocolate contains large amount of antioxidant so it will protect the body from aging, lowering your blood pressure and cholesterol while providing an energy boost.

I guess I won’t feel so guilty when I eat chocolate anymore!

• Laugh

This one I do it all the time, especially when I hang out with the Shouters or my pets. A good laugh is like a mini-workout where 100-200 laughs are equivalent to 10 minutes of jogging or rowing. It also lowers levels of stress hormones and heightens the body’s natural antibodies.

Get laughing already everyoneeeeee!

• Make Exercise Play Time

Group games and sports can give your mind a workout as well, so find a workout that suits your physical ability and play often.

I’m going Paintball this Sunday!

• Spend Time with Your Loved Ones

Relationships (either with your father, mother, brother, sister, cat, dog, rabbit, hamster, ahh you know the drill!) are important because being connected means protection from loneliness, depression, and mental illness. So, spend some time cultivating your relationship with.. you know the drill la okay!

So, that was Dr.Wendy reporting to you!

My holidays are ending, stress can. But but but, I must show you all example that I will not stress anymore so that you guys will not stress! Am I making any sense here?

♥ Wendy