I was really so suprised to read from today’s paper that eating placenta can improve one’s complexion. I’ve heard of eating placenta for health reasons, but for glowing skin? Now THAT’S new to me.
Cassandra See, 35, a part-time TCS actress believes that eating her placenta after giving birth to her only son, Lukas, now five, played a part in her speedy recovery from casesarian childbirth as well as giving her a glowing complexion.
She baked it in her oven like a roast beef until it was dry and crisp, pounded it and put into capsules which she then swallowed every morning on an empty stomach.
Eat my own placenta??? Seriously, would I have frozen my placenta and baked it if I had privy to this piece of info earlier? Er… seriously, I am not sure. It DOES sound bizarre. In fact, it sounds SQUEAMISH and YUCKY. That’s the logical me thinking. But the illogical, vainpot me is thinking: Heck. It’s my own placenta! Why not eat it if it makes me BEAUTIFUL? Hurhur…
Oh well, just some pointless thinking here because it’s not like I have a placenta now. My ONLY placenta was tossed away three years ago on my own instructions and I’m not about to expel one any sooner. :razz:
Anyway, I found this information really interesting and did more searches on the Net. According to Mothers 35 Plus, because the placenta is rich in minerals and vitamins, especially B6, eating it will help fight post-natal depression. Apparently, the practice of eating placenta was even fashionable in the 1970s among so-called earth mothers. There are even placenta recipes. This article, The Amazing Placenta, is particularly illuminating. I actually felt quite ashamed after reading it because honestly, I have never given much thought to my own placenta.
No matter what you choose to do with your placenta, remember to value the life it has helped you nurture and bring forth. It is, after all, the Tree of Life.
So ladies, what did you do with your placenta?
Boy am I glad that Gavin is going to school on a daily basis! WHEW! After pulling him out of the tots school since the middle of last year, I have been troubled because I felt I was not doing enough for him. So imagine my dismal when San, my best friend, recently accused me of being too kiasu when I lamented to her about Gavin’s school woes.
Why you send your son to school so early? How old is he? Why are you like the rest, so kiasu? I just can’t understand you people. Just relax lah, let the kids enjoy their childhood. I didn’t even send my children to school until they were ready for nursery.
I was really afflicted by her remarks. In the first place, I have never criticised her lack of parenting skills. Well, I am not about to bitch about it here either, even though she doesn’t read my blog.
Me kiasu??? Hello, I am just talking about pre-school here and it’s not like I’m about to sign him up for additional enrichment courses. :roll:
Yes, I started Gavin on a tots school since he turned two. Which I thought is something pretty normal for kids that age. My objective then was to get him to learn social skills, to interact with others, and to become more independent. It wasn’t so much about academic learnings. If he learns something new, that’s great. If he doesn’t, it’s okay. There’s no hurry. He can always learn his ABCs, 123s, nursery rhythms and so forth at home. But by keeping him at home, with no siblings or cousins to interact with, he won’t have the opportunity to learn how to share, and ever be independent.
Sure, I can well let nature takes it own course. Isn’t that just so easy? But is leaving to nature always the best course of action? Especially if these are the critical years where his character and personality are shaped by what he learns?
My colleague Emily told me she regretted not giving her only daughter a chance to socialise when she was younger. Her only interactions were with the adults. So now, her daughter, who is in her teens, tends to be anti-social and shy away from groups. Even though she might have been naturally shy, Emily believes that her confidence could be better if she was given an opportunity to mingle with children her age when younger. So even though her daughter has excellent academic results, Emily fears her daughter will always remain a follower, and can never be a leader.
So am I kiasu? I think not. I believe I am just being a wee bit more proactive by trying to give him a headstart. I believe learning is an integral part of our lives, no matter the age. So even if he is just three, he should have the opportunity to learn as much as he can, at his pace.
Colin Rose, author of the book ”Learning Fundamentals” which I have been reading, stated that:
All parents have a major influence on whether their child’s potential is fulfilled or not. The secret is to provide an environment that is stimulating, thought-provoking, yet fun - because some 50% of a child’s physical brain capacity is developed by age five.
So as his parent, it is up to me to set the learning scene for him. I can do more, or I can do less, or I can do nothing. Heck! At this rate, I may not even be doing enough. But at the least, I know I am trying.
Kiasu (adj)
Pronounced ‘kee-a-soo’.
Derived from the Hokkien dialect meaning afraid to lose out to others or not to lose face.
Got a meme tag from Eileen but I don’t know what is the name. Five things about me?
I am doing this cos it’s kind of fun. Though I’m not sure if everyone enjoys it. So while I’m tagging the following five people, I would urge them to only do it if they find it pleasurable, and not a pain okay?
- Michiko of My Spellbound
- Ivan of Recent Runes
- Ange of Earth Ember
- Irene of Bits & Pieces
- Hsin of Life in a petri dish
Here it goes!
What were you doing ten years ago?
Finally extricated myself from a hell hole jobwise and went trekking in Nepal for a month. It was during this trip that my-then-boyfriend-now-husband proposed to me.
What were you doing one year ago?
Struggling to be a serene earth mother to my two-year-old boy then. Started to do take on a bit more work as well.
Five snacks you enjoy.
1. Kit Kat
2. Fran Blueberry choc sticks
3. Calbee prawn crackers
4. Fishballs
5. Fried wonton
Five songs to which you know all the lyrics off your head right now.
1. The Rainbow Connection by Kermit the frog.
2. I Don’t Want To Live On The Moon by Ernie.
3. Sweet Dreams by Eurythmics.
4. Hopelessly Devoted To You by Olivia Newton-John.
5. Melody Fair by Bee Gees.
Five things you would do if you were a millionaire.
(Pst, I need more than a million can?)
1. Buy a swanky penthouse downtown (a million not enough liao).
2. Build a resort and a school somewhere in the Himalaya.
3. Do all the non-surgical skin treatments and order La Mer by the truckload.
4. Set aside 10k to bet some kelong football.
5. Park aside more than enough money for Gavin.
Five bad habits.
1. Procrastinate too much.
2. Too impatient.
3. Buy too many planners and notebooks, write one line and stash them away.
4. Spending too much time in front of the computer.
5. Not drinking enough water.
Five things you like doing.
1. Getting pedicures.
2. Getting massages in a spa resort.
3. Relaxing and overlooking the beach or mountain range sipping a hot cup of tea.
4. Surfing the net and listening to music at the same time.
5. Watching and reading all about Takuya Kimura.
Five things you would never buy, wear or get new again.
1. Pants cos I don’t look good in them.
2. Hipster cos I don’t like to show off the crack of my butt.
3. Court shoes and for that matter, any shoes that hides my pretty toes.
4. LV & Gucci handbags cos they’re too ostentatious for me.
5. Diamonds cos they’re not my lucky stones.
Five favourite toys
1. My computer which must have broadband access!
2. My blog and Wordpress.
3. My Nokia 6111.
4. Fruit Machine.
5. My totoro collection.
I like ulu places. Especially ulu places with good food. Here’s one of my favourites. Fried wonton which hails from Amigo, at the very ulu Changi Village. Very crispy and uber tasty. YUMMY!
Ulu (adj)
Pronounced ‘oo-loo’.
Derived from Malay language meaning rural or a deserted place.
Doesn’t this shop looks quaint? It reminded me of a little shop I visited in Korea some years ago. It also reminded me of Oxford in England. Can you believe if I tell you this is in Singapore, somewhere along Orchard area? I couldn’t believe it when I saw it. While strolling along Tanglin Road on X’mas Day. I was so attracted I had to take a picture of it. It was such a contrast with the surrounding landscape. Sitting alone so oddly. So quietly. So lovely. A really nice breather! Smack in the middle of a busy street!
