Hope that this little gurl will become a ballerina someday...

"I want to be a bellerina" :: Girl 9 years old, stuns doctors with miraculous recovery after half her brain is removed during surgery.

Daily Mail

Nine-year-old Cameron Mott had half her brain taken out during major surgery, but it has not stopped the youngster pursuing her dreams.

Cameron has stunned doctors and her family with a miraculous recovery from the radical surgery and now wants to become a ballerina.

The nine-year-old developed the brain disorder Ramussen's syndrome at the age of three, which saw the disease eat away at her right side of her brain.

This triggered violent epileptic fits and seizures, which doctors eventually said could only be prevented by removing half of her brain.

"It was very scary, because you just can't imagine what your child will be like after such a dramatic brain surgery" mother, Shelly Mott told Ann Curry on NBC's Today Show.

"It just doesn't seem like they can be the same child".

"It was absolutely right choice. And, really, for us, when we knew what she had, and we knew this is our only option to help her, the risk was something that we were willing to deal with because her quality of life was so poor."

Cameron has recently finished her physiotherapy and can now run and play, with a slight limp.

The school girl also lost some of her peripheral vision.

Doctors knew that removing the right side of the brain - which controls the left side of the body - meant she would be paralysed when she woke from the surgery.

But they also knew that childrens' brains are capable of rewiring themselves and taking over functions.

Cameron walked out of the hospital four weeks after her surgery.

When asked if she had any lingering effects from the surgery, Cameron said, "No. None at all."

Asked what her goals were, Cameon said: "I want to be a ballerina when I grow up."

I Ignored My Blog For Almost 1 Year!!!

Haha...seriously...I miss you so much my blog! I'll try to update it starting today and so on... I've been busy with other stuff and almost completely forgot that i've got a blog! huhuhu... This is some picture that I got from my email...it is about the beauty of nature...I love it~

Jatuh!!! Sakit....

Huhu...Hari tu...hari sabtu, 9 mei 2009... aku pergi main ice skating dekat Sunway Pyramid dengan kawan-kawan...main punya main, ntah macam mana boleh terkait kaki orang...maka aku pun jatuhla bergolek-golek kat atas ice tu... sakit sangat kaki...rasa cam tak boleh nak bangun...tapi aku gagahkan juga diri ini....chehwah!!~ da duduk kejap, bolehla jalan lagi...tapi bila sampai rumah, kaki jadi sakit gila...tak boleh bergerak langsung...Bukan nak kata pegang...letak kat atas lantai pun tak boleh...mula-mula mak marah gak sebab cuai sangat main tu..tapi da tengok keadaan saya yang kritikal, dia pun jadi risau...abah lagila...terus je mak dengan abah decide nak hantar saya pegi klinik...

Dalam perjalan ke klinik tu memang berpapahla...jalan pn lompat2 gune kaki kiri (kaki kanan cedera)...Sampai je kat klinik, doktor pun pegangla...belek-belek kaki saya...mula-mula tu tahan sakit lagi...bila doktor ketuk buku lali kaki saya, saya menjerit sakit...huhuhu...jahat doktor tu... jadinya doktor pn bagi ubat tahan sakit dan surat untuk dirujuk ke hospital... kena xray kaki manala tau kot-kot patah ke ape...huhu....oleh kerana dah malam sgt dalam pukul 11 lebih, maka abah pn decide nk pegi hospital esok pagi je...

Malam tu aku memang tak boleh tidur...beberapa jam lepas telan ubat tahan sakit tu baru r bleh terlelap..tu pun sbb penat sgt men ice skating siang td....nak ikut kn sakit tu, mmg tak tidurla jawabnye...huhuhu...sebab tak boleh nk panjat tangga, so malam tu aku tidur kat ruang tamu...sedih sungguh...

Esokya kami pun ke hospital awal pagi...nak elakkan kene tunggu lama...tapi lama gak... bayangkan smpi pkul 7 lebih...balik pukul 12...pergh..lama gler...aku pergi wad kecemasan dan trauma hospital serdang...huhu...mmg macam2 ragam manusia nie...suka pulak aku tengok..terhibur sikit hati...terlupa kaki tengah sakit...

Kesimpulan cerita ni...sebenarnya kaki aku ni terseliuh teruk....masih ada harapan untuk pulih.. haha...doktor kata bolehla urut sikit-sikit..tapi jangan ganas sangat..takut nnt tergeliat kang... tempang pulak aku...hehe...sekarang ni masih sakit dan sengal-sengal...jalan pun tak berapa nak betul lagi...tapi bolehla bergerak...tak adela terlompat-lompat macam masa baru-baru kena dulu.. hehe...cuma masa solat...nak duduk antara dua sujud dengan tahiyat awal / akhir tu susah sikit...

Apa-apa pun, untuk adik-adik diluar sana...yang suka main ice skating...hati-hati ya!!! ikat tali kasut ketat-ketat...ingatlah orang yang tersayang....;p

These Exercise Could Save You A Knee Injury

Illustration: Leif ParsonsTalk about a gender gap: Simply being female means we are up to eight times more likely to suffer a severe knee injury than we would be if we had a Y chromosome. Researchers believe a woman's wider hips place the thighbone at a more extreme angle where it meets the knee, putting strain on the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL); female hormones that keep connective tissue pliable may also weaken the knee. Now it looks as if an exercise regimen developed by the Santa Monica Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Research Foundation and tested by the CDC's Injury Center may offer women real protection. The regimen is called PEP (prevent injury and enhance performance). It targets the hip and thigh muscles as well as those in the abdomen and lower back and takes just 15 to 20 minutes, three times a week. A study of 1,435 women soccer players—published last year in the American Journal of Sports Medicine—found that those who followed the exercise plan had 41 percent fewer ACL injuries than players who didn't. Here are six essential moves from PEP to get you started.

Put PEP in Your Knees

Warm up your muscles by jogging (or briskly walking) forward and backward, and cross-stepping side to side for about five minutes.

1. Vertical Jump

Improves lower-body strength and stability. Stand with hands at your sides. Slightly bend the knees and jump straight up. Land softly on the balls of your feet with a slight bend in your knees. Repeat 20 times.

2. Crunch

Strengthens abdominal muscles. Lie on the floor with your knees bent, feet flat on the floor. Link your hands loosely behind your head with your elbows wide. Breathe in and slowly contract your abdominal muscles as you exhale, lifting your head and shoulders off the floor; then lower back to the floor. Repeat 30 times. Next, drop your knees to the right side and do 30 more. Repeat on the left side.

3. Walking Lunge

Strengthens the quadriceps and improves balance and stability. Take a full stride forward with your right leg. Drop the back knee down, keeping your torso upright and your front knee over your ankle (you should be able to see your toes). Push off with your left foot and lunge forward with your left leg, repeating the move. Use your quads and outer hip muscles to keep the forward knee from wobbling from side to side. Do three sets of ten repetitions (five per leg), with a one-minute rest between sets.

4. Hamstring Lean

Strengthens hamstrings. Kneel on the floor with your back straight, hands at your sides. Anchor your feet under a couch or other heavy piece of furniture (or have a partner hold them firmly). Keeping your thighs, hips, and back aligned, lean forward as far as possible without bending at the waist. Return to start. Do three sets of ten repetitions, with a one-minute rest between sets.

5. Knee to Chest

Stretches lower-back muscles. Lie on your back, legs flat on the floor. Bend your right knee and bring it toward your chest. Hug it firmly with both arms. You should feel a stretch along your lower back and into your buttocks. Hold the stretch for 30 seconds, then switch sides. Now bring both knees to your chest and hold for 30 seconds. Repeat the entire sequence once.

6. Bridge with Leg Lift

Strengthens hip flexors, abductors, and buttocks. Lie on the floor with your knees bent, feet flat on the floor, arms at your sides. Raise your buttocks off the floor until your thighs and back form one straight line, and squeeze. Lift your right foot a few inches off the floor—without letting your hips dip. Lower your right foot and repeat with the left leg. Repeat 30 times per leg.The rest are at aclprevent.com/ pepprogram. htm

Follow these guidelines and drive safely:-

Riding a bike is a fun, exciting and practical way to get around. It is also a risky activity. These risks can be minimized/avoided if you care to follow a few safety norms. Here are a few points that just may save you some trouble down the road.

Get in gear - A helmet, eye protection, boots and gloves best protect you against injury in case of an accident. Be sure to wear them every time you ride.

Get insured - Make sure you and your cycle are both properly licensed before you head out. Get insured so that you and your passengers are adequately protected. And make sure you are aware of the current road conditions.

Ride smartly - Use your headlight, avoid other drivers' "blind spots," don't make rapid lane changes and be prepared to use your horn so you can be certain other drivers see you.
Ride defensively - Three-fourths of all two-wheeler accidents involve collisions with automobiles. They happen because the driver of the car did not see the two-wheeler. That is why it pays to be aware of what the other vehicle operators are doing - or might do - when you ride. Be extra aware of drivers waiting to turn left across your path at intersections since this is the most frequent problem.

Keep your distance - Don't ever stop directly behind another vehicle. If you leave enough space, you'll be able to maneuver around the vehicle in front of you in case an approaching vehicle doesn't see you and can't stop in time.

Don't drink and ride - About half of fatal two-wheeler accidents involve alcohol. That is because alcohol and other drugs impair your ability to make sound judgments. So when you're drinking, let someone else do the driving.

Have your bike checked regularly - Follow the recommended service schedules for your bike and have all repairs made by an authorized dealer. What's more, always check your bike's tires suspension and controls before hitting the road.

Learn to share - Having someone on the back of your bike is a big responsibility. After all, weight has a tremendous effect on handling. So before you give someone a ride, instruct them on proper riding techniques and make sure they have appropriate protective gear.

FOLLOW THE RULES AND HAVE A NICE RIDE!!!

Selamat menunggang motosikal...ingatlah orang yang tersayang...ikat topi keledar kemas2...pandu cermat, jiwa selamat...;p

gambar ni diambil ketika saya hendak ke kuliah technical communication...tgh tunggu si Azrin bersiap...tu kt depan rumah die la tu...ade presentation ari tu, tu yang smart je pki baju kurung...hehehe...;p

vroo0oom...vroo0oomm...~~~

Nasi Lemak

Hari tu....aku baru balik dari kelas dalam pukul 4 ptg...azrin ajak pegu bank...seperti biasa, nak bank in duit untuk bisnes topup dia tu...hehehe...dalam perjalanan, perut lak berbunyi-bunyi... lalu kami pun singgahla kat restoran mamak kenang selalu kat taman bunga raya, bukit beruang...prosuder pertama klu da jejak kaki kat restoran adalah order makanan... hehehe....
masa tu selera aku tetiba nak makan nasi lemak... murah dan kenyang... hurm... RM2 je utk nasi lemak biasa...nasi lemak ayam RM4.50... ni bukti yang ku simpan sebelum makan nasi lemak restorn kenang selalu...

urmm...yum..yum...menyelerakan(tetiba lakz lapar perut ni..huhu..). Nak buat nasi lemak ni senang je...berikut merupakan resipi nasi lemak...

INGREDIENTS for Coconut Rice :
2 cups rice, preferably basmati rice
2½ cups water
2 pandan leaves [screwpine leaves], tied into a knot [optional]
3 shallots onion, finely chopped
10 tsp thick coconut milk
1 slice ginger
sugar and salt to taste

Ingredients for Sambal Ikan Bilis :
1 cup dried Ikan Bilis [Dried Anchovies]
1 large red onion, sliced
½ cup peanut or vegetable oil
3 tsp tamarind pulp with ½ cup hot water to make tamarind paste
4 tbsp or to taste, chili paste
6 shallots
1 tsp belacan, also spelt belachan or blacan [dried shrimp paste]
4 cloves garlic
1 large onion, sliced into rounds
[ Items in red to be ground or blended ]

Hurm..nnt try ya buat nasi lemak nie...senang je...tp...walaubagaimanapun...sedap memang r sedap nasi lemak ni...tp, cuba kita tengok ape isi kandungan yang tersirat dalam nasi lemak nie..

aduhai...macam mana nie...sume yang membahayakan kesihatan cam calories, fat yg tinggiiiiii.... sedap memangla sedap..tapi klu kte amalknnya selalu, boleh membawa padah..penyakit tiga serangkai (darah tinggi, kencing manis, sakit jantung) yang paling mudah untuk menyerang... tambah-tambah pulak sambil makan nasi lemak pekena teh tarik! lagi r power calories dier... huhu...

So,konklusinya disini..tak salah klu kte nak makan nasi lemak...sebab ia merupakan salah satu makanan Malaysia yang amat popular dan mudah utk didapati dimana-mana serta murah...(tambah-tambah student..nk jimat je kejenya)..tapi janganlah amalkan selalu...beringat sebelum kena penyakit tiga serangkai tu...

Nyte @ Malacca RiverCruise

Malam ni, kami semua bercadang nak pergi pasar malam kat bukit beruang... tapi malangnya dah terlambat...jadi kamis emua pun mula bergerak ke arah bandar melaka untuk mencari makan malam...kami semua akhirnya bersetuju untuk makan dekat area hospital Putra bertentang dengan Renaissance...biasa-biasa je makanan kat situ...lepas perut dah kenyang, badan pun jadi bersemangat...tetiba timbul idea nak pergi berjalan-jalan...dalam perjalanan jalan-jalan cari makan tu, kami terjumpa sungai...jadinya, kami semua pun berpakat untuk mengambil angin...tiketnya RM10 sorang..mahal giler...takde student price lak tu...tak patut... tak patut...tapi kami semua masuk jugak la...nasib baik best...jadi tak kisahla mahal mana pun... yang penting boleh bersama-sama dengan kawan-kawan dan melihat sekitar bandar melaka... kat bawah ni gambar-gambar kami...seronok!!~~

Kami bersama-sama melangkah masuk melalui pintu gerbang Melaka River Cruise...

Angin malam yang sejuk sepoi-sepoi bahasa...memang release tension la malam tu...

Pemandangan Eye of Malacca pada waktu malam...ni bkn Eye of Malaysia ek...;p

Aku dgn Bety...kat belakang tu pemandangan di sekitar bandar Melaka yang ada di pinggiran sungai...

Inilah kaki-kaki kami...;p saja-saja je nak ambik gambar kaki...takde kerja...hehehe...

Unik dan menarik...penjuru bangunan dihiasi dengan lampu pelbagai warna...nampak macam bangunan dalam kartun...hehehe...;p

Lastly...kami semua bergambar beramai-ramai kat depan river cruise...dan abadikannya kat dalam pinggan...hehe..berguna jugak pinggan tu klu keadaan terdesak...;p