How Big are You?

I recently received an email from a friend about planets, find it really really useful.. beyond academically for kids.

'Have you ever wondered where we come from and how we came into being?

Have you wondered how awesome is the universe and what is eternity?

Do you ever think how we fit into the big picture or think how great we are (sometimes)?

THIS is fascinating - it's rather dazzling to see it presented this way.







I certainly thought this was enlightening. Beyond our sun, it's a big universe.





ANTARES is the 15th brightest stars in the sky.

It is more than 1000 Light Years away.

How big are we?

... ...

Try to wrap your mind around this...


This is a Hubble Telescope ultra deep field infrared view of countless 'Entire' galaxies BILLIONS of Light Years away.



Below is a close-up of one of the darkest region of the photo above.



Humbling, isn't it?

And yet, God said He knows how many hairs are on our heads, and not even a single sparrow dies apart from His will!

So,
How big am I?
How big are the things that upset me today?'

I am so amazed. Imagine HOW BIG GOD IS then!

Keep life in perspective, my friend.



'By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.' ~ Hebrews 11:3

'Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.' ~ Matthew 10:29-30

Bacteria and Virus

I know infection cause by bacteria or virus, but what's the difference? Today I got a chance to understand them.. finally :P

Bacteria is a living cell. It reproduces by dividing itself. Most bacteria can grow on non-living surfaces, like coins, hands, tables, dustbin, etc. When a bacteria enters our body, the toxins it produces can damage our cells it has invaded.

Mmm.. Bacteria sound to me like Star War invader.. they come, they destroy. I believe if we take note about personal hygiene, we will cut down the chances of getting bacteria infection.

Virus is not a living organisms. It requires a living host (people, animal, plant) to survive and multiply. When a virus enters our body, it invades our cells and takes over the cell machinery, redirecting the cell to produce the virus. The virus may eventually kill the host cells.

Virus sound to me like Alien.. they come to parasitize at a living thing, mutate the cells, and eventually take over!

By understanding the differences, we will know that certain medications that are effective against bacteria are not effective against virus, and vise-versa.



















'A man's spirit sustains him in sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear?' ~ Proverbs 18:14

How to end Work Day at Home

There was a time I pray that God can enlighten me on how to live as a work-from-home person, especially how to end my work day since I am already at home?

He did! The answer came 2 months ago... happened to read few articles online that I can pick up some point to adjust myself. Here are my notes to share:

• List out the work and housework that I need to do 1 day in advance. So that I won't spend too much time on certain things.


• End work at least 30 minutes before hubby arrives home. This also gives me a few moments to reflect my day, distress, and gradually ease out of work mode.


• Make sure that by the time hubby arrives home, I am not dressed in my pajamas.


• When work day is done, do not give in to the temptations of checking emails, etc.


• Spend some time alone with hubby every single day, even if it's just a few
  minutes after the kids are in bed. Spend some time talking, snuggling on
  the couch, or even eating a late-night snack together.


• Try to get out of the house when there is opportunity. Go for a drive, walk around the neighborhood, or just sit outside of the house.


• Do something special for your the kids or hubby everyday. This can be as
  elaborate as planning a fancy candlelight dinner, or as simple as replacing
  all of the pencils with freshly sharpened ones.


• Use physical gestures regularly, like hugs, kisses, back rubs.

Hope you find it useful as well :D

'Finish your outdoor work and get your fields ready; after that, build your house.' ~ Proverbs 24:27