I’m not sure how it is calculated. But if there’s someway to measure it, I would definitely get a low or the lowest score. LOL! I am emotional and afraid to admit it could lead me to something not good. My emotions sometimes prevail over situations that need mature judgment. My emotions had led me to some unpleasant situations in the past and I haven’t got over some of those issues until now. I’m a cry baby and easily affected by the slightest thing or situation that happen before my eyes. I’m just thankful that my husband is always there to support me and offer a shoulder to cry on. Some friends are also there for me when the load is too heavy to bear. Ang bigat naman ng post na ito. LOL! On a positive note, mababaw naman ang happiness ko, friends from way back can attest to that.

What is your EI Quotient? Try the short test that I saw here to find out.

I’ve been looking for fresh-market strawberries for weeks now, but fruit stand owners said they couldn’t place an order because they are expensive and delivery from Benguet and Baguio (where strawberries are only grown) rarely arrives. I bought this two packs a few months ago for P100 or more than $2. I really miss eating strawberries.  I think I know where to buy them, but its quite far from our place.

Benefits: Strawberries are rich in vitamin C, phytonutrients and antioxidants – known to cancer-causing cells. It also provides a good source of vitamin K, manganese, folic acid, potassium, riboflavin, vitamin B5, copper, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids (Internet)

Five years ago local health and environmental experts have warned that the country would experience the peak of asbestos-related deaths 10 to 50 years from now if asbestos use is not abated. Asbestos is considered one of the most toxic chemicals being used for industrial purposes.

The products known to contain asbestos include fiber cement boards, packaging materials, gaskets, and friction and mechanical parts such as brake and clutch. Some major building projects such as malls, gasoline stations, airports, and several condominium projects use fiber cement boards.

While 40 countries have already ban asbestos use, Metro Manila-based companies are still importing an estimated 4,000 metric tons of asbestos for the local manufacturing and distribution of various asbestos-containing products.

There have been efforts by the government to regulate the importation, manufacture and use of asbestos and the storage, transport and disposal of their wastes. However, the order was not strictly enforced because of the government’s limited manpower and technological deficiency.

For me losing weight is a lot easier said than done. I’ve tried dieting on banana and oatmeal for two weeks and I can say I’ve shed a pound or two. I didn’t continue though because there were occasions when I couldn’t resist eating carbohydrate-laden food. I’m a rice person so I’m back to my old ways of binging on rice and my favorite viand.

Have you seen Happy Diet News? If you are tempting to go on a serious diet you can check the best reviewed diets for 2010. You can try the best diets that work for you at happy diet news, however, be careful in taking anything without consulting your family doctor just to be on the safe side.

At the height of the SARS scare in 2003, DOH (Department of Health) beat people have no other recourse but to cover and write about the latest update on the health malady.

I want a different perspective of the story so I designate myself to visit the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) in Alabang, Muntinlupa City, one of the DOH’s assigned government SARS centers in Metro Manila. The other one was found in San Lazaro Hospital in Manila.

I have planned to come up with a news feature and a profile story from the interview with front line health workers who are directly handling suspected SARS patients.

The idea is quite scary isn’t it? What was I thinking then? We are not even covered by a medical insurance just in case me and my co-workers catch the virus during the coverage. I don’t even have the slightest idea of the existing life insurance rates. Also, I have two little susceptible kids to worry about.

But there’s no turning back. With only surgical masks and alcohol as our protection we proceeded to RITM.

My photographer was all worried to enter the RITM premises, but I assure him we are not going to meet a patient inside as we are not allowed to do so.

The interview and hospital facility guided tour turn out well. I felt good about myself as only few print reporters at the time including those from TV were able to visit the SARS referral center.

I did it all for the love of my job and goal to get a first hand account. After all the worries, I get to see my story published the following day.

Fortunately, none of us get sick after the coverage. Thank God.