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When it comes to guilty pleasure, this is mine😏 Yes! Ice cream is my guilty pleasure these days and even before these days😅. It doesn't matter if it's not my favorite flavor, a dose of chocolate will suffice. But double chocolate is the best.🥰 Few years ago, I treated myself with exactly this same ice cream brand (Cornetto) every weekend, my day off work. Pleasurable memory. I'm sure my friend whom I used to drag to 7eleven remembers me for this. 😊 Anyways, it's great for…
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Talking about this phrase, death wish. Definition- is a conscious or unconscious desire to die or be killed. And this cat in the photo is obviously unconscious of any consequences for snoozing where she was in the photo. " I mean, my dear cat, is this really the safest place you can rest your behind?😅 Maybe you will be safe from the rain...who knows. But behind a rear wheel of a car, I don't know."🤔 Well, cats are known to have good reflexes. So I guess they can get away…
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POMELO Have you tried this fruit before, noisemates? Have you tried opening one? Well, picture below is how I opened one today. It was fun and I enjoyed this fruit. For those who haven't seen a pomelo before or those who are clueless of what I'm talking about, I have a bit of infos for you😉 Pomelo is the largest citrus fruit. It is said to be the ancestor of grapefruit. It is rich in Vitamin C, contains protein and fiber, too. It has thicker loose rind than a grapefruit like…
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One afternoon, I saw Mama Cat and Daughter in deep sleep clasping each other in a cuddle🥰. Cuddle, hug, embrace- all lovely words. Why? Such action, showing love or affection in a cuddle, hug or embrace brings the body to release a hormone that calms us. Therefore, we are more likely to deal better with stress. Apparently, it is an awesome way to de-stress🤗. Doesn't matter who with or with what...can be with your partner, your furry friends or your pillow... I don't know…
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Doing tasks begrudgingly is a very sad state of mind. So negative and so pathetic. A person who complains is unhappy. You don't need to say a word to complain because it is all written on the face and body language. And people around are not that ______. Happiness is good relationship with others among other things. Unless you are happy talking to no one for life. If we are happy, people around us will be happy. So "don't worry, be happy,," says the song. Hmm, what am I…
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Teaching A Child This Virtue of Respect I overheard a Dad teaching her daughter to respect all people regardless of what they do in life with this simple question..."Who built the roads?" Of course, men who work hard to build the road so all will have a nice road to go where they go. Then another question, "Can you build a road?" Of course not, unless you are a builder. Dad said to daughter, "We all need each other in this world so we need to respect each other". Happy…
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I annoyed an oriental blue fly today.🤭 I had posted my first macro-photograph of a fly this kind before, which was around 30percent bigger and obviously older.. And one of our friends here in noise.cash commented that I should try and take a close-up photo next time particularly the eyes. I did try that 3 times today and wasn't successful. Everytime I focus my phone camera on its face it turns slowly with its little legs and just show its side to me. Maybe he thinks that…
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When insomnia attacks... ...it is depressing, ...it is frustrating, ...it is sickening, ...it is worrying, ... feeling of helplessness, ...weariness, ...it is just not right, ...it is just not fair!!! I counted a million sheep, it didn't work!!!🥺 Oh sleep, when are you gonna come for a visit?🤔🤔🤔 I will definitely welcome you with open arms! 🤗🤗🤗 Have a good day, noisemates🌷☘🌷🍀🌷 #thoughts #myphoto #Photography
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Been out for a walk the other day and I saw this tall frangipani tree with lovely white flowers. When I was taking a photo of it with the crescent moon just above it on clear blue sky, I noticed on the background a colorful house painted with blue like blue as the sky and green like icing or candy green😀. I thought it's unusual to have the outside of the house painted this way unless it's the inside of a nursery school 🤔. But mind you, the house looks nice and bright😉 Will…
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I'm sure you have heard or maybe you have heard of this famous phrase or proverb or quote by John Donne, "No Man Is An Island."🤔 I kind of believe this quote but my friend kept on saying that she believes and thinks that I am an island. She was telling our friends that Marla is an island. She's an only child but she feels like she can't live by herself. I came from a big family but she sees me as so self-sufficient, so independent, so composed and she thinks I will be…
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#throwback Visit to The Jewel in Changi Airport, Singapore in 2019. It was the second month it has been opened for public. So obviously, everybody is excited to come over and have a look. And my friend and I were one of them. It was an awesome sight. Singapore is excellent in making attractions such as this. Changi Airport is an award winning international airport. A visit there will not disappoint. You will keep on coming back.😊 Happy Friday All!!!🌷☘🌷🍀🌷 #thoughts #myphoto…
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Thinking about this Proverb... "A joyful heart is good medicine" Having a joyful heart springs positive effect on individuals. One doctor stated that if we are happy, we are likely in the future to have less illness than those who are unhappy. Happier people also have greater protection against things like heart disease and stroke. Isn't this good news to us?🤗 We may ask though, how can we be happy with all the negative things around us?🤔 It is really how we handle things,…
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When sleep deprivation takes its toll, we can no longer ignore it. Let's keep in mind that we need this precious sleep in life to be happy and healthy. Better sleep equals better mood. It boosts our immune system meaning strong enough to keep away from any diseases. Improves our memory, better relationship with others and the list goes on and on. Me here.. wishing my normal sleep will return🙏🙏🙏 I hope you guys are enjoying your zzz's every night and I hope I will as well…
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This kitty is making me jealous... Anytime, anywhere she can snooze🤗 She's living my dream😅 Sometimes, I wish I'm a cat... ... with a home, of course. Meow...🐱 Sharing this quote by Alison Croggon "WHILE THE HEART BEATS, HOPE LINGERS" 🙏🙏🙏 Happy Tuesday, Noisemates🌷☘🌷🍀🌷 #thoughts #myphoto #Photography
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I was about to wash the empty cookie container and I found these two geckos feasting on the cookie crumbs. They look sugared up judging by the size of their middle section (belly). Don't they look sweet together? I wonder if what they're thinking this moment when I took this photo was this may be their last kiss and date in that container. Don't worry, I didn't drown them. I put the container on its side so they can easily make their scape. I'm imagining they were doing high…
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LEMON TREE I was scrolling my phone gallery yesterday and I saw my photos of a lemon tree in a pot with lots of fruits hanging from its strong branches. It had been transplanted to a much bigger pot so we can easily give it away when we leave the place. And that's what happened. So I wonder if this lemon tree have grown taller and still yielding as much fruit as it used to be. Anyway, I tell you what...this photo of a lemon tree made me remember how my Aunt used to entertain…
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Hello, Noisemates... How's your Saturday going? Me here, hoping for Mr. Sun to come out... Not that I'm missing the heat...it's just that too much rain can be really troublesome. I have bought this shirt a while ago, because I got amused of its slogan. "These bags under my eyes are DESIGNER" You see, I've been having a sleep problem for a while now so I thought I can be called Panda eyes, haha. So when I read this slogan, I thought, wow, if these bags are designer, one…
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I spotted a rainbow yesterday. And that has given me a sure hope that it will be a better weather today. And it was. Yay! I wonder if you saw it, too. I know we all like to look at the sky. Although, today's sky is gloomy, I'm still happy at least it didn't pour down with rain as much as the other day. I'm also happy for today I am through with my meds at least one of them. I have to say that I've deprived myself with some of my favorite food, just so I thought the meds will…
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I was motionless for a bit when I first saw this giant spider, the biggest one I have ever seen. At first I thought that it is something else as it only has six legs, knowing that spiders has eight or four pairs of legs. It turned out when I saw it moved that this poor giant fella has lost two legs. Now it just looks like out of proportion. Four legs on one side and two on the other side. I have found out, that this giant fella is called, the Huntsman Spider (scary thought),…
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These kitties are brothers. Three months ago, they looked little but not so little... Now, they are like young men. I watched them played a lot and fought a lot or maybe those were just fighting games, I dont know. I had never seen them with their mother. They are quite independent and are happy together. They look inseparable, used to be aloof from people but not anymore. They have found a new spot to rest, on my brother's covered car. And photos below is what I have…
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Maybe because it's been raining a lot lately it's why mushrooms grow in the backyard. Uhmm, let me rephrase that, a mushroom grew in the backyard. It's a lone mushroom, no company, just by itself. Its size is like a medium size portobello mushroom. Beautiful, scaly pattern on its cap. With the help of google lens, it identified it as agaricus augustus or the prince mushroom. It really does looks like a dashing Prince. Apparently, it's edible but I won't dare picking it up,…
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A busy goldie bug and a busy clicking moment for me, haha. Look at her, she just didn't care. She showed her behind and all. Anyway, this beauty is called "Cucurbit Leaf Beetle". And unfortunately, it is declared pest and a prohibited organism, ouch. It is apparently a destructive beetle of melon plants. Oh dear, how can such a beauty so naughty!🤔 Weekend soon, noisemates! Yay, to those who are eagerly waiting for the weekend to come. Time flies, it is also midyear soon...…
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Oh yes, today is Caturday... How are you doing, noisemates? Mama Cat and Daughter Part 3 I saw Mama Cat joined her already snoozing daughter one afternoon...and I followed her. I noticed Mama Cat is just like us. She also have a beauty regimen before shutting her eyes to sleep. So I'm thinking that she was exfoliating and cleansing her whole body, applying toner and moisturizer. Then she tackled her daughter's face who probably have fallen asleep with her make up on. And…
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Just me and my imagination of this flower and emotions... It's the weekend...time to recharge, refuel, de-stress, etc. No matter how we are spending our weekend, busy with housework or just chilling, it is still the weekend. Time-pressure-free, calmness and satisfaction. My weekend in my end started with sunshine coming through the curtains of my bedroom windows. It rained after lunch and soon I will be having my afternoon walk. Hopeful that it's not going to rain again.…
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~The Black Soldier Fly~ Around 20mm in size, very black in color like jet black or as dark as the night. Just plain black. He is looking tough and fully geared ready for a battle. At first I thought it has only one wing but that was really a silly thought. It's wings are overlapping, so only one is visible particularly when you are on its right side. I'm happy I managed to take a closer picture that I got its dark shiny color. Because my first take turned out to be brown…
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This random plant was still little three months ago, just over one foot. I thought my sister planted it, but I was wrong. Everyday I see it growing upwards. In three months time I started to see little fruits. Then these fruits turned into rich red in color then almost the color of cherry but not quite. Anybody here knows what this is? Even google lens is having difficulty identifying it. It may be a type of fig but it's tiny or may be a type of berry, I don't know. Another…