Humor for students...

Students' Psalm

The Lord is my sheperd, I shall not flunk;
He keepeth me from lying down when I should be studying.
He leadeth me beside the cooler water for a study break;
He restores my faith in study guides.
He lead's me better study grades;
For my grade's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of borderline grades
I will not have nervous breakdown
for thou art with me;
My prayers and their friends, they comfort me.
Thou givest me answers in moments of blankness;
Thou anoints my head with understanding.
My test paper runneth with questions I recognise
Surely passing grades and flying colours will follow me.
All the days of examinations,
And I shall not have to dwell in college
Forever!

Amen.


I Could Study This Notes Forever

Over DOTA and my studies
The study notes are piling on me
And when I open up my heart
I need the need for killing spree.

I could study these notes, forever (x4)

Oh, I feel like studying
It's foolishness I know
But when the student's have seen the light
They will study with joy,
Like we're studying now...

Adapted by "I could sing of Your love forever"
Written by Lemuel Low

Life goes on...

Like my friend always say..

"Life is like a round ball" by Joshua San

You got that right, bro!

Waiting for a miracle...

I just rededicated my life last Sunday in ACTS church. It was wierd.. I didn't see myself as backslided Christian or anything.. Perhaps, I didn't wanna admit or didn't wanna acknowledge it. Don't get me wrong. It's not that I don't believe in God and Jesus as my Savior or stop having that faith. But I know that I needed something more in life than what I am currently living. I lost the joy in doing the things in my ministry, in studies and seem like almost everything.. life itself. The life inside of me was like... DEAD. Get what I mean?

I need to be excited in my faith, once again. To be excited to want to truly know Him. I lost all those desires. I kinda lost hope in myself in other sense. Perhaps, I stop trusting that He could do anything for me, since I do not seem to be doing anything for myself. Things always seem to be the same... you have that fire in ya burning so passionately and brightly one day, and the next thing you know it's gone. I don't want that in my life anymore. So, tired of going through the same routine.

I need to have more in my life than just a flickering fire within me. I need to have more than what I think there is out there. I need more hope in my life. I need the JOY in me once again. I need a CHANGE in my life... People say, they can see change in themselves and others can see it to when they have Christ in them and they can see Holy Spirit in work. I want that!!! I want to see a change in my perspective, in my heart to desire & be commited to Him and a change in my behavior to be a better person.

I need to believe for myself that there is still hope, that I once used to believe.
I need to know that I am His precious child, that He still loves me & hears my cry.

I waiting for a miracle in my life... I want more than what I am at now...
There's gotta be more in life & a meaning to live.

"God, please send a miracle, open my eyes, ears & heart & help me believe"

Grounded...

Whoa... I haven't been grounded for quiet some time. I remembered that my parents gave me the freedom to choose after I graduated from secondary school because they said I am old enough to make my own judgement & decisions.

Guess what.. I am grounded again! Woohooo! *I know, I'm nuts*

Why am I grounded?

• 'Cuz I handed in my assignment paper last minute (though it was on time)
• 'Cuz I am always late and I never seem to learn from my lesson
• Dad is just waiting for my cell phone bill to get me caught & teach me a lesson

I hope these are the only reasons...

What am I grounded for?

• No friends allowed to come to my place
• Can't go out except for college & CG

How long?

• These two weeks.
  
• Good for me anyway, cuz I am bombarded by assignments & I have exams next week.
• Makes no difference to me. I kinda thank God also! Help me control myself & be more discipline..

Am not complaining...

Different personalities?

My family view me as...
- most irresponsible person
- most worried by them
- spends the most money
- lazy
- indiscipline
- not commited/sensitive enough to home affairs
- always late/last minute
- never learns from one's mistake
- unrealible
- very dependent on them & others


What people view me as...
- Coorperative
- to some people, always on time (transportation)
- committed in work
- hardworking (when they happen to see me do work)
- reliable
- servanthood heart (oh boy... that's where I try to take up every responsiblity I can. Why?)


What I view myself...
- I do not like to spend too much

• but i don't know why my hp bill is increadibly freaking high every month
• Not much of a shopper (only go shopping like 3 times a year or smtng...)
• Probably spend a lot of food
  

- ok.. I am tardy..

• 'cuz there is no reason for me to be early for class
• why? cuz i do not learn anything from there! (wish I can tell my parents that...)
• dread going for class & have to wake up early for useless class

- last minute-ness..

• I thought it was considered better than last time edi

- I can be independant. I really can!

• Went lunch on my own several times before
• At times, I walk ahead of others on my own (does that count?)
• Because I was percieved as dependant, I like to be on my own in college (underlying issue on why I am less sociable there)
• Is that why I try to pick up leadership role in coll (at times) & always eager to serve in ministries? Oh gosh... (something I have to question myself)
  

- I am somewhat irresponsible/unrealible because I forget at times!!!

• That's why, I always ask my friends to remind me, if I need to do something important for them.
• Also, I am considered someone willing to do everything and serve... why? I think I just realized the answer
• I didn't like to be irresponsible, therefore, I try to take up every responsibilities I can in other places (underlying cause... unconcious manifest into conciousness)
  
• By taking up many responsibilities outside, i became less involved at home and even less responsible
  

- I do not need people to be worried about me.

• I am 19 and a half years old, for goodness sake.

- It's not that I don't want to learn from mistakes.

• Think, I don't think about it almost everyday????!!!
• Want me to have another car accident to make me realize & change ah?
• I guess, I just don't think of it enough and put it as a priority to fix all these probs in the first place *sigh*

Note to Liz: CLEAN UP THE MESS IN YOUR LIFE!!!!

Liz: okay... not like I have much of a choice...

Stress-nesss!!!!!

Wahhhh!!! Wanna cry lerrr... feel like running around the field 10 times to relief my stress.. or shouting on top of a mountain. Wahhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Okie... enough of "wah"-ing. Let's see what do I have to do

12/3 Today : Mock Presentation for Sat & Sociology Quiz (which i haven't studied)
14/3 Fri: Sociology Presentation
15/3 Sat: Research Colloqiuom Presentation
17/3 Mon: Special Project Paper on the "Special Kid's" weekly visit in Ampang
18/3 Fri: Research Paper for Research Methods
Research Paper for Sociology
Peranakan Paper: Food (Meat, Poultry's...)

Week after.... End term from Monday 24th to Wednesday 26th April 2006.

Oh man, I can't wait for all these to be over!!!

Stained Glass Masquerade

Is there anyone that fails?
Is there anyone that falls?
I am the only one in church today
Feeling so small

'Cause when I take a look around
Everybody seems so strong
I know they'll soon discover
That I don't belong

So I tuck it all away, like everything's okay
If I make them all believe it, maybe I'll believe it too
So with a painted grin, I play the part again
So everyone will see me the way that i see them

Are we happy plastic people
Under shiney plastic steeples
With walls around our weakness
And smiles to hide our pains
But if the invitation's open
That every heart that has been broken
Maybe then we close the curtain
On our stained glass masquerade

Is there anyone who's been there
Are there any hands to raise
Am I the only who's traded
In the alter for a stage

The performance is convincing
And we know every line by heart
Only when no one is watching
Can we really fall apart

But would it set me free
If I dared to let you see
The truth behind the person
That you imagine me to be

Would your arms be open
Or would you walk away
Would the love of Jesus
Be enough to make you stay

by Casting Crowns

Reason to Live?

I had a long talk with my best friend today. I missed her so much! We talked for hours about life & things that matters to us. Can't believe we are already 'young ladies'. I love seeing all my friends grow and I'm so glad to hear that she has made so much difference in people's lives... She learnt so much about God, life, relationships etc. I see the radiance in her, though her life wasn't all that good or high. Most of all, I respect her for knowing what she wants in life, knowing what she can achieve and do & make a difference in her life and people around her. She really inspires the gals, the younger ones.. bring them hope and support them in so many ways. She has a reason to live.

When I look back into my life. I feel as if, I am the opposite of her. I am still insecure of what my future will be. I am most of the time confused with my own identity and what I want for myself even. I feel as if there is no reason for me to live. Let's face some facts... I am not much of a person whom "make a difference" wherever I go or whatever I do. I don't do much inspiring cuz I just don't know what to say most of the time, whether advice ppl or make them feel better. The best I can do, "I'll be your friend & will be here" (which sometimes, I get into trouble with as well). hehe I don't know what I want in life.. I don't even know what God wants from me!

Sometimes, I just feel so tired of living. I am not much use in this world anyway. So, wouldn't make much of a difference if I am gone, rite? Why O why, am I here in the first place? I seem to hurt those whom I seem to be making a difference in their lives (at first). So, there's not much of a positive differences there. I don't know what am I doing here. Okay.. besides, serving Him in ministries, worshipping Him and all. What else is there in life for me? Even as a CG leader, I am not an outstanding one. I am supposed to bring change but I am not doing much in CG as well to encourage or bring change.

I wanna live my life with a purpose.. knowing what I have to do & be bold to do it. Perhaps I do know but I swept it under a rug because I was afraid that I wouldn't be strong or courageous enough to be different. Somehow, something inside of me is whispering to my soul, "you can be more than you think you are". Why do I find it hard to believe? Because it doesn't seem evident enough?

Sometimes, just wanna give up ya know. But, I can't yet. There has to be a reason, rite? And I'll never know if I throw my life away. I do wonder if I am gone, what will I be missed for? Will or have I be a good testimony in people's lives? I don't know.. but I sure hope that God will be evident in my life.. cuz I am not living for myself but for Him.. and His Name will be lifted up through the things He did in me (whether with or without my knowledge).

I do hope that... I made a difference in a lil things I do...
Hopefully it'll be a lil more clear to me on why I am still here & learn of the reason to live.

Desperate enough?

Hehaha I may appear as a 'desperado' because of my previous posts. As much as I hate to admit it, if I really do, give a thought about it, perhaps I am. I am so excited to be with my future husband. I really am! I don't know whether I have already met him since a long time ago, just met him or haven't met him yet.

As I wondered to myself about my desperate-ness... I really thought to myself.. how come, I haven't been so excited to meet God that way? How come I can be so desperate to be with someone (whom I may or may not know yet) but not be desperate enough for my God?

This really got me thinking... how do I know if I am desperate for Him? I haven't felt that way in a really long time... Wait, have I ever been desperate for Him? I don't know >_< What I do know is that, I am certainly not desperate enough for Him now.

What comes into my mind when I think about the word desperate?
- longing after... heavily relying on... hanging on tightly?

I frankly think, I am more desperate to be with people than God then. I feel as if I often seem to lose a grip of Him. What can I do, to be desperate for Him, once again? To be excited when I meet Him each day when I wake up... To have the overflowing desire to know Him...?

"O God, I wanna be excited when I see You. I wanna have that longing to really know you as well as understand Ya & be with Ya always... Lord, help me to stay put & hold unto You tightly. Help me to learn that, I need You more than I ever will know. Help me to understand that there is greater love in You than the peeps that I constantly seek for around me. Let my soul thirst for You... I pray, in Jesus Name, Amen."

What kind of girlfriend am I?

You're a Steady Supporter
Stand by your man - that's just something you naturally do. Once you've committed to a relationship, you are constant companion who enjoys the comfort and stability that comes from being a couple. Not quick to judge, accuse, or think the worst, you have a lot to trust (in him & yourself), and you rarely worry about where he is or who he's with.

For you, mutual respect is the utmost importance. You are comfortable & confident in your own skin, making you a great pillar of strength in all your relationships. Whether he is striving to climb up a mountain or land a promotion, you have his back. Best part is, you know he's got yours too!

What Kind of Girlfriend Are You?

Brought to you by Tickle

Hehehe, just did this for fun! Cool... but how true it is.. I dunno la! hehehe
But it'll be nice, if i can really be someone stated above when I am in a relationship.
I do want to build my partner up & encourage one another in not just human love, but God's love. I know that I'll give him my support in whatever he does...
Am excited to be with him in the future (whoever he is!) ^_^

Stuck in dreamland

Have you experienced a time whereby, when you were sleeping and you want to wake up, but you just can't. You struggle to open your eyes.. like you just CAN'T open them and in your preconcious state, you keep telling yourself to open them. Then, you can imagine the external view, your surroundings, trying to make your body to wake yourself up, but you just can't?

Ever feel as if you just can't get out of your unconcious/preconcious state? Just stuck there, unable to get up or move yourself at times... struggling.. As though, someone was pushing your body down or someone sitting on you. Your body just felt as though it was pinned on the bed/couch you were sleeping on.

Terrible feeling, rite? After long hours of sleeping, you feel even more tired than before.

Anyone can explain all these to me??? It seems kinda scary. I feel that quite often now. Is it because my body is extremely tireed & crying out for rest? I have been sleeping earlier than before (I think!). Any other explanations?

Felt as if I was in coma... The difference is, in coma, you can't get up for few months or years.
Felt like sleep apnea, but in that state, you are gasping for air & unable to breath at the middle of your sleep.

So, what is it? Does it often happen to you?

Want to listen to the song?

Btw, if you want to know how the song goes...
it's in my Cell Couch's blog.

Visit http://amazing-gracey.blogspot.com/

Listen to the music played in her blog.
Hope you don't mind, Grace!

"I will be here" by Steven Curtis Chapman

I love the song "I will be here" from Steven Curtis Chapman.

Whenever I here this song, I feel like crying.
The song is so meaningful... brings warmth to my heart.
Knowing that... someone truly loves me & willing to be by my side.
No matter what circumstances we're in,
and someone just being able to accept & loves me for who I am...
Just knowing that someone is there walking in life with you,
when no one seems to be there.

Dedication to my future husband, whoever you are :
(and I'm sure, from him to me too)

Tomorrow morning if you wake up
and the sun does not appear
I, I will be here
If in the dark, we lose sight of love
Hold my hand, and have no fear
I, I will be here

# I will be here, when you feel like being quiet,
When you need to speak your mind, I will listen
I will be here, when the laughter turns to cryin'
Through the winning, losing and trying
We'll be together
'Cause I will be here

Tomorrow morning if you wake up
and the future is unclear
I, I will be here
As sure as seasons were made for change
Our lifetime were made for these tears
So, I, I will be here

# I will be here, so you can cry on my shoulder
When the mirror tells us we're older
I will hold you
And I will be here, to watch you grow in beauty,
All tell you all the things, you mean to me
I will be here

B: I will be true, to the promise I have made
To you and to the One, who gave you to me

Just as sure, season were made for change
Our lifetimes were made for these years
So, I, I will be here
We'll be together
'Cause I will be here....


Dear God,
"Thank you, Father Lord, for this reminder as well, that You love me so much and You are always there. Perhaps, I feel like crying because it is so hard to grasp on that thought, that You will be there.. even when I've fell, gone thru mistakes after mistakes in life and ran away from you countless times. Though so, you never failed to assure me, that You are still there, waiting for me to come back into Your loving arms. Remind me of Your love day by day. Help me to understand the love You have for us, Your children. I... wanna love You. Help me love You and in turn, love others around me."

Love,
Your dear child, Liza.


To my dear future husband (whoever you are & if I have one),
Know that I have always loved you. Sorry for the dissapointments & hurt that I have made. I thank you for the times we've shared. Thank you for letting me into your life and giving me a chance to walk with you through the remaining days of our lives. I know that I've never regretted it when I said "I do". Thank you for keeping me pure. Even if we had fell into tempations before marriage, I know that with God by our side, we have overcome it... and our purity would be restored. Know that... as the seasons may change in our lives, even when it may seem as though our love have grown cold, know that I still love you & I want continue to be with you. Remember this song, my love. A promise we've made for each other.

Yours dearly, Lizzie.

Lost for Words

I'm lost for words...
words that may have been kept deep inside of me.

Will be back

I have so many things I want to share but can't seem to find the time to type it all down.
All I have to say for now is - "I'll be back".

Friends... What happened to them?

I realized that I have been spending so much time being busy with my ministries and with my work that I do not have the time to connect with the people around me. It's kinda sad that I feel disconnected at times with my own peers and group of friends. Ones we were so carefree, we can talk about anything, anyhow but now, I often rush in and out and I don't really have the time to really sit down and talk to the people I really care as well as the people that seem close to me before.

Sometimes, it's not just the many things you have to do that takes your time. It is the aftermath of it as well. You'll feel extremely tired.. physically, mentally and all. You'll feel drained out after it all. Therefore, it seem as if you have no time for anything else cuz all you just want do is to REST!

I guess that is why now, I feel so disconnected from the ones I was close to before. I still am really grateful for the ones who stick close and check up on me continuously. I mean, not just talking about work related business kinda thing or surface level of myself but more on the personal level. I really appreciate the effort of those who really encourages me and wanna take a deeper look into my life. At the same time, the person gives me space to breathe. That is how relationships or true friendships works.

I guess, I also have to learn to take the effort. People should know that I am not much of a conversationalist. If one guides me to talk, and we talk about something that I can share and relate about, I can too... if not, i really don't have much to talk about but I really am able to be interested in what you have to say. So, you don't have to be afraid that I am uninterested or I feel bored. Reality is... no, I don't feel bored in what you have to say. I can have fun just by listening. Unless rite, you talk about the same topic repeatedly, whenever we hang out and all... (eg. computer games). In the first place, it is not nice to talk about something on and on, if the person doesn't understand or unable to relate to the topic and esp when you know they are uninterested in the topic.

I can be friendly and try to initiate conversations the first time ya know me and all. But I learn that I don't have to be not myself... get it? Meaning, I can try all I want to be a conversationalist but when I really don't have much to talk about or really don't feel like making a conversation, I don't have to force myself to do so. Of course, I would like to at least make the effort and try la. It's not so good if people thinks that the friendship they have with me is just one-way relationship.

The irony is... sometimes people expect me to do something about the friendship when I don't think they really done much about it either. Seriously! and that really got me thinking, why the heck do I need to bother so much or why do I always have to be the first one who give it a push/initiate/reconcile. Perhaps the expectations of the friendship is different. Like I would like the person to be more (...A...) and the person would like me to be more (...B...). So, there is no shared realities and we think as if, the person is not putting in effort in the friendship as they should be, when they do put effort in it.. just not the kind that we want.

I guess, we just need to learn to understand one another & how each other works. I've been a busy person, but that doesn't mean that I do not care about my friends. I really do. I miss them. I know that I have to do my part of the friendship... but I also hope that it works both ways as well.

Know this... I am not an all rounder. I need my space, I need time for myself. I also need to be cared for and I want to care for my friends as well. I am just human... like anyone of you.

Vday aka. Fday

Blessed Valentine's Day!
For the singles 'n my dear friends, Blessed Friendship Day!

I had a great time yesterday. No, not because I went out for a hot date. Actually, I went out for a few dates! hehehe jk jk. Nah, just hanging out with some of my friends from different places. I am glad that we got to spend the time together.


Breakfast
Makan with 2 of my college mates. I couldn't eat much as I was trying to get rid of my phlagm. Not much appetite these days, as a result of my flu. Unable to taste much.


Lunch (most memorable)
5 of us went for an expensive makan in Tmn Tun. The place ah... only age 18 & above can enter 'cuz they have alcoholic drinks. No.. it's not like a pub or club. The place is a bit like "Chilli's" or "TGF". The place was kinda empty though. Good also la.. we made so much noise. At least, we know we didn't disturb any couples 'romantic-ing' there.

There were Pui Fun, Sue Wern, Andrew Tan, Lemuel & myself. We just chatted a lot & kacau one another. It's amazing indeed how God brought all of us together. I never thought that the trio "us keyboardist gang" can be sooo close-knit. I continue to thank God for having these people in my life. When we are together, we really bond, encourage & keep one another accountable in our spiritual lives & the things we do in life as well.

Well, we do a lil bullying one another as well *smack* Yeah, we had our makans & our laughs. I think for the first time in a group, all of us actually spent RM150 (most of us are students) for our lunch. That's why I told you edi.. the place is very X! *expensive*


Dinner
My original dinner plan was cancelled because there were too few of us & some other reasons as well. I actually planned to 'dress up' for the first time, since we may have went to another classy place to eat. Someone suggested a steakhouse - the "Ship"!!! Wow! I'll only dress up in one condition... if another one of my gal friend dresses up too. And when I say dress up, means where a skirt or dress la.. Which I do not usually wear them *wonder why I bought skirts, in the first place*.

You see, I feel very comfortable with my jeans wherever I go. And I think no one else in church or anywhere else have seen me wore a dress or skirt before, except for special occasions like wedding dinner or prom. So yeah. It was one of my crazy ideas that nite. Since, that plan was cancelled, I didn't need to worry about feeling really *malu* wearing a skirt =P seriously, I'll feel very embarressed! But of course, once in a while, I would like to at least use the skirt that has been kept for year in my cupboard (collecting dust)- i did use it last year for a wedding =P. Okie, perhaps once a year I manage to use it.

Then, another group of friends had plans to go for 'couple hunting' during dinner. I have no idea where they get that kind of idea. Maybe of those peeps (the guys came up with it) are quite desperate during Vday!! *jk, jk* heheh sorry ah.. kacau those peeps only* At the end, we didn't do that. We ate at Williams!!! Hehehe Not bad eh. The place is good! You have variety of food to pick from & it's considered cheap! You can get some of the food that are provided in some of those Western food or Itallian food places. Some peeps even said that Williams is much better than those expensive places.

One of my friend kept shooting pictures in Williams. Now, I know why!!! Look at http://danielk.blogdrive.com . Yeah.. there were mainly guys there & another gal. I wasn't that close to many of them eventhough they were from DJ school. I only know peeps like Brian, Alex 'n Daniel well. Pretty funny conversations, they had. I realize the way I kacau my friends and the way they kacau each other were different. But, it's great to see secondary school friends come back to meet each other & spend some time just crapping around as well as do some catching up- updated news on what's been happening.


Well, that was my day. I really enjoyed myself. I am glad that I was able to spend time with some of my friends. Oh before that, wanna show you... this is my bear bear! Thanks 'di' for the my friendship day gift & farewell gift *he thought I was leaving this mid-year*. Actually who knows... plans change... I may or may not be leaving this year.

Missing You

Missing my friends who are leaving to Aussie
Missing those who have already left before

Missing my friends who are still here but unseen
Missing also the ones who are here but not as close as before

Missing the times we've shared together
Missing the times we've poured our hearts out

Missing the times we've hang out
Missing the times we've laughed & cried

Missing the times we'll make it through the day
Missing the times we'd hoped it'll never end

Missing the memories we had
Wondering why it can't seem to last

Why we can't be the same as before?
The times when we cared for one another more

When we were younger and still innocent
We promised each other that we'd be "friends forever"

Why is it so hard to hold unto the promise that we had?
Why do you have to be gone so soon?

Missing ya dearly my friend,
Not just one but those who made a difference in my life.

Sloth

I feel like a sloth bear.
You know that bear that is known to be lazy... That's me...
Not too sure which bear?
Imagine the bear from the "Ice Age" movie.

Actually, I find the sloth in the movie an 'overactive' animal.
He talks way a lot & jumps A LOT!
He has this exceptionally BIG eyes esp when he's excited

However, still an unsual active sloth
I think he has ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).

Anyway, what I'm trying to say is that
I've been trying to train myself to sleep early
I've also found out that I now am accustomed to afternoon naps
LONG ONES! too long for my own good
Especially now when I have an assignment that needs to be handed up next Mon
I seem to be taking my sweet time finishing it

I more often give priority to my sleep now than what I'm suppose to be doing
Afraid that I can't stay awake in class
Again, my last minute-ness has caught up with me
Argh! what am I to do?

Well, I am rest assured that I am not the only one
Because it seem that most of my classmates haven't started yet as well
Hooray! I thought for a moment and was a bit relieved
But it doesn't take away the fact that I need it done in 2 days time ><

No time to lose,
I've done my research but still have my textbook to read
Have to get this done ASAP
Wish me for the best that I can't seem to see

Good or bad?

In CG (Nov)
(2-3 months haven't seen the cell member)

Person A: Eh, Liz. You look a bit different ah... why ah? Did you do anything different?
Me: eerrrr... no woh. What is different?
Person A: Oh I know! Your face looks a bit rounder.
Me: ><

Meet up for dinner with relatives (Jan)
Person B: Eh, you put on weight edi woh. Looks better!
Me: hehe *laughs a lil*

Chinese New Year
(ex neighbour in Seksyen 17.. haven't seen for a year or 2... or more?)

Person C: Wah, Liza! So big edi! Put own weight already.
Me: *blush* nods*

Afrer Delirious Concert
(bestfriend.. haven't seen her for almost half a year... last saw her in Dec '05)

Person D: Gal ah.... you look chubbier ler.
Me: Oh, really ah... good or bad ah?


In conclusion, I've put on weight. My face looks rounder & I am chubbier than before (I don't know how to measure how chubby I have become, though). I still eat a lot & I think I better cool it off with the food =P In Aus, we have bigger servings of food. Hopefully, I do more exercise there than here. Then, I can still eat a lot & stay fit, healthy & perhaps be reasonable in my size.