First, Swine Flu…Now, The Haze?
What’s the world coming to?
WHO has raised its health alert on the swine flu to Level 5 on its 6 level scale which indicates it fears a pandemic is imminent (source). All countries have been advised to implement pandemic preparedness plans as more flu cases are reported in over 11 countries, Germany and Austria being the newest. Even Malaysia has reported a person placed under “strict observation”.
However, in Asean, there’s yet another use of those masks that are fast-selling off pharmacy shelves - the coming haze!
Countries in the southern part of South-East Asia are preparing early for the possibility of a transboundary haze due to an anticipated prolonged dry spell. (source)
So if you haven’t got your masks, go get one because if the swine flu doesn’t make you sick…the haze probably would!
65 Hour Wait For 1,236 Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Krispy Kreme Malaysia is finally open!
Thei first flagship store in Berjaya Times Square was opened at 10am yesterday and part of their opening promotion was to offer a dozen of fresh Krispy Kreme Original Glazed Doughnuts per week for up to a year, 26 weeks and 13 weeks respectively to their first 3 customers.
Guess the lengths people would go through just to get this - Waiting and camping outside Krispy Kreme for a full 65 hours!
When Joey Tham and her friends heard about Kripsy Kreme Doughnuts’s offer of a year’s supply for the first customer at its flagship outlet’s inaugural opening at Berjaya Times Square, they decided to give their best shot.
Tham and her friends, Alex Leong, Bilal Ahmee, Vincent Chen, Liang Jo Yi and Nicholas Yap, all 17, all from Ulu Langat then put into action a plan to win.
The plan led to them camping in front of the store for 65 hours since 5pm last Friday, fighting off mosquitoes at night and bearing the heat during the day and even missing their baths, — taking turns to zealously guard their position at the head of the queue while waiting for the iconic Hot Light to be turned on for the first time today. (source)
Someone should monitor their weight, vital statistics and health indicators again one year later! 
Eating all those sugary doughnuts can’t be too good for your body!
Would you queue 65 hours to get a year’s supply of free doughnuts?
Flu Precaution Tips
I’m back, finally, after many many months! No excuses for going MIA except My Big Fat Chinese Wedding and the adjustment period afters when the clock strikes 12 and the magical wedding gown turns back into real clothes! 
A-ti-shooo…am now down with the flu and no, I have not returned from Mexico recently!
With the recent outbreak of swine flu in Mexico and mounting fears are it recently spread to New Zealand, Canada and US (source), some health tips to keep yourself flu-free are indeed useful for us all, especially me as I battle this dreaded bug!
Tips For Flu PreCaution
- Wash your hands very frequently especially after coughing or sneezing.
- Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.
- Stay home if you are not feeling well (if only bosses would buy that!)
- Avoid touching your eyes and nose in case the virus in on your hands.
- Quickly dispose of used tissues to avoid the virus spreading.
- Drink hot lemon and honey to soothe your flu symptoms.
- Listen to your doctor’s advice and take your prescribed medication.
In the meantime, stay healthy and look forward to more updates here…finally! Let’s hope this Mexican swine flu does not turn into a worldwide pandemic.
