The Brilliante WEBLOG Award

Ray Gratzner of The Esoterical Journey has given me the Brilliante WEBLOG Award. Thanks Ray.


These are my seven awardees as I know they're very great and wonderful blogs worthy of a visit:

1. Eric S of Ruminations of a Small Town Mountain Boy

2. Jenn of Jenn Was Here

3. Ruby of Pinay Mommy Online

4. Tasha of The Big Picture

5. Ken Armstrong of Ken Armstrong Writing Stuff

6. Francis Escudellari of Caught in the Stream

7. Mathe of HotMomma

Here are the rules for passing on the award: (I took the pleasure of copying it verbatim from Ray's blog. Thanks Ray.)

1. Put the logo on your blog.

2. Add a link to the person who awarded you.

3. Nominate at least seven other blogs.

4. Add links to those blogs on your blog.

5. Leave a message for your nominees in their blogs.

As always the blog awardees are under no obligation to pass it on. Thanks Ray for the award. You deserve that award too. Happy blogging.

7 FACTS ABOUT ME MEME

Chica and Pumuck had tagged Island Wench at Living in Seychelles and , Island Wench tagged me in return.
Here are the rules:
1. List these rules in your blog.
2. Share 7 facts about yourself in your blog.
3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs.

Here Are Seven Facts About Me:
1. I prefer staying at home and reading a book than go partying.
2. I dislike confrontations and I tolerate something as long as I can.
3. I love cakes and sweets. If I don't have a dessert after a meal I don't feel full.
4. My zodiac sign is Libra - the balance . Photo by Soul2Love

5. I love to read and write, but my full time job has little to do with writing.

6. I would rather be in jeans and T-shirt than wearing an evening gown.
7. Blogging is my "relaxer". I feel inspired and rejuvenated when I'm blogging.
I have 8 blogs and I try to keep them all "functional and running".

I tag these 7 blogs:
Tasha's Take, The Big Picture, Happy Family Matters, Humane Blogging Tips, HotMomma, Jenn Was Here, Maiylah"s Snippets

BREAST CANCER: ITS PREDISPOSING FACTORS AND SYMPTOMS

This tag is for "BREAST CANCER AWARENESS". I hope I can help by spreading the word in this blog. I owe one to Ms. Manilenya , so I am doing this tag also for her.

Breast cancer is every woman's night mare, especially those above 40 yrs of age. But do you know that men too can develop breast cancer? Yes they could; and sometimes because people are unaware of this, it is often untreated and leads eventually to death.

The early detection of breast cancer or cancer of any kind is a vital factor in its successful treatment. Although the exact cause of cancer has not yet been discovered, there are certain predisposing factors that have been observed to those who had developed the condition.

These are the following factors:

1. People who have close kins who have had breast cancer are found out to be more prone to the disease.
2. Early menstrual period and women without children are more prone.
3. Women who have breastfed and are breastfeeding, are LESS prone.
4. As usual, constant use of alcohol, obesity and lack of exercise have negative repercussions, they increase the risk of the disease.
5. Birth control pills and drugs that cause hormonal changes, may slightly increase the risk of cancer.

How will you know if you have the disease?
Perform a breast examination yourself ( feeling for unusual lumps in your breast)
or better, have an annual visit to your doctor or as often as necessary.

So what are the symptoms? Below are some of these:
1. There maybe tenderness or unusual hardening of the nipples (sometimes they turn inwards).
2. Presence of lumps in the area ( but not all lumps are cancerous, so don't panic. Have it examined immediately by a competent physician.)
3. Any changes in color, texture and appearance of the areola .
4. Any discharge or fluid coming from your nipple, especially if you're not breastfeeding, should be considered abnormal until proven otherwise.

Remember that the early detection of the disease is CRUCIAL. Early detection will ensure a good prognosis.
Help spread awareness on Breast Cancer by clicking on the icon below.

"If The Breast Cancer Site receives 8 million clicks on the pink button in June, their premier sponsor -Bare Necessities- will donate $10,000 for more free mammograms. "

Just like Angel of Happy Family Matters ( Understanding Cancer and Helping the Victims), I won't be tagging anyone . If you feel generous enough to spread the word, then by all means, do so by passing on this tag!

References:
Susan Lim Surgery
Cancer. Org

Visit their sites and learn more about Breast Cancer.

I VOLUNTEERED FOR THIS INTERESTING MEME

Linking has been made interesting by creative people. This meme is stimulating. I "caught" from Francis of "Caught In The Stream" .

Don't expect me to answer these questions as remarkably as he did, but I promise, I will do my "darnedest" best, so here goes...

1) What was the best moment of your life?

The day I held my eldest son in my arms. As I looked into his small, trusting eyes, there was a lump in my throat. The realization that I will be responsible for the tiny bundle in my arms made it a lachrymose scene. Twenty nine years later, he does the carrying. (grins)

2) If you could pick a superpower what would it be?

A power that could completely eradicate poverty and war. I could not think of anything better.

3) If there was one thing you could do, with no limits of any kind, what would it be?

Acts that could achieve my answer to number 2.

4) What's the weirdest dream you've ever had?

I was a man, a soldier in an infantry in a different country; and I was amidst a raging war. I considered this weird as I am a woman and I don't fancy putting potholes in other people's bodies.

5) What's the weirdest thing about you?

I enjoy eating hot rice with fresh, uncooked eggs and a pinch of salt. (Yuck for you!)

6) What's your favorite self made philosophy?

I like what Francis wrote: "... we humans are unavoidably barreling ahead toward a technological singularity that will either prove to be the precipitate of our eventual downfall or the first step down a new evolutionary path."

It sounds "make or break" for the human race Francis, the way you put it.

Errr, but I have to be original....let me see...." I do my best to help someone in need, but he has to help himself first."

7) What (if any) question has been the most annoying unanswered question of your life?

When will I die? (this question keeps bugging me.)

8) Why do you blog?

The first time I ventured into blogging, it was because of a research project. Eventually I discovered it was a good outlet for my ravings, rantings and scribblings and I am at liberty to express whatever I wanted to...The most important thing though that I have learned, is that blogging allowed me to meet wonderful people with multifarious talents and great minds.

Insanity Personified
Caught In The Stream
Random Thoughts

I will not be tagging anyone too. If you feel these questions are interesting then I tag you!