I did some random browsing and I found three versions of La Vie en Rose song by Edith Piaf. The first version I found was by Dodie Clark, I then listened to the original version by Edith Piaf and the English version sung by Louis Armstrong.
In my opinion, the original version by Edith Piaf is beautiful and classy, Louis Armstrong's version is romantic while Dodie Clark's version, which combines both French and English lyrics, is sweet and quite playful.
Which one is your favourite version? Do you have another favourite version of La Vie en Rose?
Senin, 23 Juni 2014
Sabtu, 21 Juni 2014
Van Gogh and Digoxin
I've taken a written exam in cardiology and when I studied for exam, I found these articles about digoxin toxicity and xanthopsia. I read that article and ended up admiring Van Gogh's paintings.
Ocular manifestation of digoxin toxicity is xanthopsia (yellowing of the vision). One of the article says, "Most experts believe that the famous artist Vincent van Gogh was using foxglove (the flower that digoxin is derived from) and this explains his yellow paintings toward the end of his life." Van Gogh used foxglove to treat his epilepsy which is no longer an indication.
Still, I admire those yellow paintings.
Ocular manifestation of digoxin toxicity is xanthopsia (yellowing of the vision). One of the article says, "Most experts believe that the famous artist Vincent van Gogh was using foxglove (the flower that digoxin is derived from) and this explains his yellow paintings toward the end of his life." Van Gogh used foxglove to treat his epilepsy which is no longer an indication.
Still, I admire those yellow paintings.
Senin, 16 Juni 2014
Power Nap: FAIL
Yesterday I was studying cardiology when suddenly I felt sleepy. I tried to continue studying but I couldn't focus on my textbook so I decided to take a power nap.
According to WebMD, power nap is better than coffee to enhance focus. It also said that 30 to 60 minutes of napping was good for decision making skills while 60 to 90 minutes of napping played a key role in making new connections in the brain. Since it was 13.30 and I didn't actually want a long nap, I set my alarm for 14.15. I ended up waking at 15.30. Well, I took that as bonus.
Minggu, 15 Juni 2014
Some Encouragement
Everyone can do something good. Some just need encouragement to do so.
A friend of mine whom I believe to be the only regular reader of this blog often told me to write more often. At first I wasn't so motivated (I still depended on my moodto write) but one day he told me again to write more often and I got motivated. I started to write everyday without caring much about the result.
I often failed in exam until one day I told my mother, "What's the use in studying? I still fail and forget anyway." Then she told me that it would be worse if I didn't study. "Failure is fine; at least you try," she said.
If someone you know does something good or is on the edge of giving up, it's your duty as a human being to help and encourage them (speaking in Dan Howell's style).
A friend of mine whom I believe to be the only regular reader of this blog often told me to write more often. At first I wasn't so motivated (I still depended on my moodto write) but one day he told me again to write more often and I got motivated. I started to write everyday without caring much about the result.
I often failed in exam until one day I told my mother, "What's the use in studying? I still fail and forget anyway." Then she told me that it would be worse if I didn't study. "Failure is fine; at least you try," she said.
If someone you know does something good or is on the edge of giving up, it's your duty as a human being to help and encourage them (speaking in Dan Howell's style).
Garfield, Odie, and Me
Recently I watched Garfield film after a long time I hadn't watched Garfield. This time I realise that Odie is quite like me in social setting while Garfield is me in this blog and at home.
Kamis, 12 Juni 2014
Learn More, Study Less
To be honest, I sometimes don't like to see my friends studying in campus. Reasons: 1. I'm too "lazy"; 2. They study "too much". However, I can't blame them because the truth is they often pass the tests while I often fail.
Anyway, I believe that good studying method doesn't "torment" us mentally, yet make us understand and remember for a long time and surely, pass the exams.
If you feel the same way: you're "lazy" but want to pass the exams and remember for a long time, you may try this method: How to Learn More and Study Less by Scott Young. In that link, there is a link to Young's website and free e-book download. I've just found it so I'm also new to this (actually not so new because I realise I used it for my English class when I was in school).
Let's learn together.
Anyway, I believe that good studying method doesn't "torment" us mentally, yet make us understand and remember for a long time and surely, pass the exams.
If you feel the same way: you're "lazy" but want to pass the exams and remember for a long time, you may try this method: How to Learn More and Study Less by Scott Young. In that link, there is a link to Young's website and free e-book download. I've just found it so I'm also new to this (actually not so new because I realise I used it for my English class when I was in school).
Let's learn together.
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