Things You Should Know As A Passenger During Your Flight

People always said "Customer is a King", "customer always correct", but let me tell you this, All of that will not happen in airline industry.

Some of us might be a frequent traveler, some of us may be the first timer, but this information might help you understand more about the aircraft and to let you know what is the reason behind all the cabin crew command, from the time you step in the cabin during boarding until end of your flight.

1. FAST BOARDING

ALL transportation need some parking space and it is chargeable. Same with airline, whenever the aircraft park in an airport, it will be charge per minute. The faster the airplane push back, the lesser the Airline company need to pay the airport. Other reason, ALL FAs in the world will only get paid when the aircraft door is close and push back. The faster you board the aircraft, the faster you will get to your destination and the faster the cabin crew get paid.

2, PED (Portable Electronic Devices) OFF BEFORE DOORS ARE CLOSE

In october last year (2013), FAA allows passenger to use their electronic devices during take off and landing. That will only happen in the States, but not in ASIAN Airlines. Nowadays, everyone will own at least 1 mobile phone. some of them will have 2 phones, a tablet and a laptop to travel with them. the reason we are the passenger to switch off the phone before doors are close because for obvious reason, phone call or other transmitting devices might interfere the communication between cockpit and ATC Tower (Air Traffic Control), although this thing has not happen yet, take some precaution will always a better way to play safe.

second reason, There are hundreds of other passenger in the cabin with only 9 to 15 crew in the cabin (depends on airlines standard). FAs have no time to entertain one by one if one taking their own sweet time to switch off their device. They need to be seated and takeoff as soon as possible. It save FA's time to inform all passengers by making Public Announcement. 

3. BAGS STOWED IN THE OVERHEAD COMPARTMENT or UNDER THE SEAT IN FRONT OF YOU

For obvious reason; in case of evacuation especially those who are seated at the emergency row, the passenger seated inside or around you will have difficulties to evacuate if your bags or pillow are all over the floor. worse might be a hazard for all the passenger surround you. That's why FAs will always tell you "you may bring it down after takeoff or after seatbelt signs are switch off.

secondly, in case of emergency evacuation, FAs need a minimum time to evacuate all the passengers. EACH passenger seat in ALL airlines is equipped with lifevest for evacuation purpose. What will happen if you pull your bag instead of lifevest?

4. DIMMING CABIN LIGHT FOR TAKEOFF OR LANDING AT NIGHT

number 1, ALL human need several minutes to adjust our eyes with total darkness. We will see total darkness when the lights is off suddenly. Number 2, most of aircraft accident happens during takeoff and/or landing. This is why, they need to dim or off the cabin light for you to adjust with darkness, in case of emergency evacuation at night, you are able to see during evacuation.

read the research regarding How our eyes adjust to darkness.

5.  LATE/SLOW SERVICE

ALL HUMAN only have 2 hands and FAs need to do hundreds of things in flight starting from takeoff to landing. Each flight only have 9 to 16 FAs (Depends on Airline standard) with hundreds of passengers and thousands of requests (each) during the flight. So please bare with the crew if they serve you slow or late; even toilet can only serve 1 person at a time.

6. TURBULENCE

Captain will always Switch On the Fasten-Seatbelt Sign if there's a turbulence/weather condition. Especially if you hear the Captain says "Cabin Crew Please Be Seated", it's going to be super bumpy. As a passenger, you better DO SO. 

Generally, Turbulence is quite harmless, Clear Air turbulence, however, is another story. Clear Air Turbulence is the most dangerous kind, as it occurs in cloudless skies with perfect visibility-so oncoming turbulence cannot be picked up by weather radar. This gives leaves little to no time for the pilot to warn passengers to return to their seats and buckle up their seatbelt. Most injuries-inflight happened due to clear air turbulence.

The only way of preventing turbulence-related injuries is to keep your seatbelt fastened whenever you are seated. Simple saying, when the FA tells you to be seated with your seatbelt securely fastened, please do so. You can hold your pee for few minutes, aren't you?

7. DIVERSION

Diversion of a flight will DEFINITELY costly to the airline company; refueling, parking, documentation, doctors, police, etc. ALL of that is to ensure your SAFETY. FULL STOP. You don't want to fly with rowdy, intoxicated, loud, or even dangerous passenger right? Same to the cabin crew and their airlines company. They don't want this thing to happen. So please be a 'good kid' onboard. However, In case of medical case, that will be another story, It's Someone's LIFE.

8. MANY OF THE PLANE ARE FILTHY

First, you need to know that the water we pour from the pitcher or the coffee that we make may taste okay, but that doesn't mean it is clean. Water is housed in a special tank on each aircraft and is supposed to be disinfected on a regular basis by maintenance. The truth is however that many airlines outsource this kind of work to companies that are less than reputable. So, Please do not save you $5 just to get a (filthy) free drink. Buy a bottle of water onboard will keeps you dehydrated and healthier.

Second, many many many of the planes are filthy. Notice of the seats, floor, wall, windows. look around and notice how dirty it is. FAs and/or the cleaner usually do a quick cleaning during a fast turnaround but often there is little time to do it. They have no time to clean each seat, the whole flooring carpet, the wall, window, or even the toilets. Always make sure your carry on bags are zipped up and closed, you won't know how dirty the floor/compartment is.

9. ABUSING THE PASSENGER CALL BUTTON

Of cause we will do our best to serve you. By all means press it if you need to. Imagine working a 10-hours shift of non-stop requests accompanied by the noisy "Ding Ding Ding..." constantly ringing in your ears. keep walking in the different air pressure is a very exhausted things to do. Cabin Air Pressure is equivalent to the outside air pressure at 1800-2400m (6000-8000 feet) above sea level. imagine you need to keep walking for 10 hours on top of the mountain. FAs are human too, right?

10. SPECIAL REQUEST

you know yourself better than anybody else. Please make the necessary special request when you book your ticket. Once you're on the plane, it's too late to inform the FAs that you need a low-sugar, gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian meal. ALL Catering company will not operate in the airport building. They need time to prepare, to access the airport premises, to deliver to aircraft, etc. even a chef need time to prepare and cook for you in a restaurant, but please, this is airport.

If you under medications, by all mean please bring your own medications and a letter from your doctor. ALL airport will allows you to bring onboard with valid documentation proof. Most of the FAs have limited knowledge in medication (some know nothing), that's why they always page for doctor in case of medical emergency.

11. HANDING A BAG OF VOMIT/DIRTY NAPPY/BABY POOPS

Just be at the FAs shoes, will you take other people's vomits or baby poops?

12. SAFETY INFORMATION CARD

this card is not just a note to make your seat pocket full of stuffs, it is your life bible to survive in the aircraft. After takeoff, it's only you, FAs and other passengers. Nobody will help you in case of anything that happen onboard other than the FA. so please help the FAs by understanding and know the important of SAFETY.

13. QUESTIONS?

if you have any concerns, do not hesitate to ask/tell the FAs. They will be more than happy to let you know the answer. At the end of the day, it is Their duty to ensure your safety and comfortable at all time during the flight.

So please, just do whatever cabin crew told you. and if you wondering, FAs stand for Flight Attendant.

*All of the above information are for educational purpose. There's no intention of abusing the airlines company/industries. Any resemblance name, people, place, location, products, photos, company, characters, incident, events, trademarks, or even slogan mentioned are purely coincidental. 

Green Smoothie

This Green Smoothie might not look nice but it taste great and healthy. It contains vitamins from Avocado and antioxidants from green tea.

Ingredients:
2 avocado
1/2 tsp green tea powder
1 1/2 tbsp pure honey
1 1/2 tbsp chocolate syrup (or 3 tbsp milo powder)
80ml* cold water

To do it, you can use blender machine to have a soft and smooth avocado, or by hand to crunch it. As I love avocado and I want the texture of the avocado, I'm mashed the avocado in a glass together with the green tea powder.

Once you get the desire texture of the avocado, put the honey together and mix it with water.

Put ice cubes to make it colder. Once done, serve it with chocolate syrup (or milo powder) on top.

*the amount of water is just for guideline to enjoy the taste of my smoothie drink. Please add more water if you want.

Enjoy and stay healthy.
ALex

Hatter Street

I was just visited a newly open desserts shop named Hatter Street. Located just 5 minutes walk from Kovan Mrt station, at Hougang street 21. The small shop with Alice The Wonderland theme gives you a very relax and animated ambiance while enjoying their desserts.

Trying their signature 'Whoa'ffles ice cream and it is more than just a waffle. I personally loves their Pandan ice cream with Gula Melaka waffles (SGD 8.90), which I order an additional 1 scoop of Pandan Ice cream (SGD 2).

Equally comparable, their Homemade Chocolate Ice cream with chocolate sauce waffles gives you a total different taste from the pandan one. Accompany with A&W float drink (SGD 4.50) it gives you a fresh taste after your waffle munch.

Visit their store at;
HATTER STREET
Blk 212 Hougang Street 21 #01-333 (s)530212
Open Tuesday to Sunday (close on Monday)
10am to 10pm.

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Repost: Christabel Yang

Type of Friends You Need To Reject From Your Life

In life, You will Lead Your Own Life. However, the people around you will make all the difference, either it is good or bad. But the problem is, how to choose the right person, how to find the people that can motivate you, support, encourage, help and inspire you. Here are some of the people that you need to ignore them as quick as possible:

1. Backstabber

Often they call this kind of people FRENEMY. They can be you very best friends when you face them, but when you turn away, they lie about you to other. They will go to the TOP with you, but will dumb you to the ground. They dare to gossip about their other friends to you, what makes you think they won't say anything about you to theirs? What to do: DON'T EVER TRUST this kind of people AGAIN. Not even ONCE.

2. Do Not Know How To Be Thankful

When you do something nice to them, they don't even thank you for that. They treat you as if that is your duty and you suppose to do that obviously. People who do not appreciate your sincerity and generosity and take things for granted.

3. The Life "Planner"

He/she forgot to return your call for weeks, doesn't acknowledge your special occasions, always last minutes rescheduling your plan, or even MIA..... why you should care about this kind of people when they don't even respect and care about your special time or your life. You need to and must spend your time with those who really appreciate you as a friend.

4. The Pretender

You plan and buy for him/her gifts during his/her birthday, but when it's your birthday, all you get is "oh, it's your birthday?!... Happy Birthday Darling..."

5. The Facebook Friends

You will not get anything from them other than messages or posts. Shut your computer off, and meet the real people. who knows one of them will be your future best best friends. Your true friend will stand by you when you really need them.

6. The Broke Buddy

in simple Hokkian words they called them "Chau Ka Siao", meaning those who waited for you to pay their bill and never pay you back. Remember, your money is your money, Not their ATM.

7. People Who Don't Invite You To Their Weekend Activities

Whether it is party, drinks, Bars, gathering or just a simple dinner, they never invite you and you find out how fun and enjoy they all without you by seeing their photos on your facebook newsfeed.

8. The Competitors

Whether you buy anything nice or go for nice dinner or holiday, he/she will definitely have a plan ahead and better than you.

9. The Walking Dead

Whatever you ask them, they will say "Don't Know" or "No". stay away from people who do not have any plan for their life, no goals, no motivation, no purpose, no support, and no days and nights. This Walking Dead kind of people won't kill you but they will definitely kill you motivations and your enthusiastic.

WHAT TO DO:

1. Spend your time with those who really appreciate you as a friend.

2. Seek out friends who support you and you'll be a lot happier in all aspects of life.

3. Surround yourself with ambitious plans and big goals.

4. Find friends that might have same taste of music. so you can go drink or party to the same place with them.

5. You need to find the taskmaster that lead the way, make sure everything is done, deadlines are met and goals are reached.
6. TRUST your real friend.

7. People that can lead by example is the best person in life, because they have been through it, been there and done that before. Full of knowledge.

8. Find a friend that will always give you positive constructive feedback, Not Gossip.

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True Fact about Greens

I feel this article is really good for some people understanding of how important GREEN VEGETABLE in our daily life. That's why i repost this some of the article.

Some basic understanding about our own body, Blood and Nutrition. We have 5 liters of the blood and our heart beats 100,000 times a day and pumps 2.5 ounces of blood each beat which equals about 8 tons each day. Our red blood cells deliver oxygen and remove waste. Our RBC's also transform to body cells and make up our tissue, organs, etc.

We make 2-4 million new blood cells and 13 million new body cells every second. Providing our bodies with plant foods is the most important factor in building healthy blood. Getting a concentrated GREENS product helps this process. Everything you eat or drink goes into the digestive system and ends up in the small intestines. Blood production begins within the intestines. Within the intestines exists the intestinal villas. Think of the intestinal villus as the root system to the body, just like plants with roots that absorb nutrients. The root system of plants are like the intestinal track of plants.

Blood vessels and lactiles run through the intestinal villas. The lactiles absorb fat. Fats are used in the formation of the erythroblasts as well to make cell membranes. The area space is 7,200 square feet or 1/3 of a football field.

The River of Life and Death begins in the small intestine! Intestinal Villus is like an amoeba. Digested food goes into the villus. Villus takes the digested food into its structure, assimilates and finally transforms it into an erythroblast which then become a red blood cells.

Why Do Vegetarians Always Look So Unhealthy?

Most Vegetarians do not follow an Acid/Alkaline understanding when it comes to diet. Often vegetarian diets consist of large amounts of overly cooked vegetables, processed meat substitutes and other prepackaged foods. They also consume more grains, rice, flours, simple carbohydrates, sugar, high sugar fruits, dairy products, etc. rather than living vegetables, low sugar fruits, and high energy green foods.

The truth is vegetables and low sugar fruits contain a wide array of essential minerals and nutrients. However, the depletion of minerals and nutrients in today's soil makes a concentrated greens product a necessary supplement for everyone. You can get all the nutrients you need from just your vegetables anymore.

The key ingredients of greens product should be green leafy vegetables and grasses. All green leafy vegetables and grasses are high in calcium, iron, magnesium, vitamin C, and many of the B vitamins.

People need Healthy Blood to build Healthy Muscle. Here are some percentage of calories found in vegetables that are protein.

• Spinach 49%
• Broccoli 47%
• Green Leafy Lettuce 42%
• Kale 40%
• Alfalfa Sprouts 40%
• Green Peas 30%
• Zucchini 26%
• Wheat Grass 25%
• Cucumbers 20%
• Garlic 20%
• Bell Peppers 20%
• Tomatoes 18%
• Avocado 15%
• Lemons 13%

Also when it comes to protein needs there are many factors that are overlooked. the body has a constantly changing, free amino acid pool derived from body sources as cells disorganize providing raw materials for protein complexes. this pool contributes about 70g of protein daily. The idea that you have to eat all the essential amino acids simultaneously is erroneous.

Some benefits of Greens

• a good greens product focuses on delicate, immature green plants that offer more energy and nutrients and are nutritionally different from mature grains.
• These greens are incredibly nutrient-dense and contain nutrient profiles similar to the most nutrious park green leafy vegetables
• green are nutrient-rich food and source of "good-fats"
• Green helps lower cholesterol levels and supports healthy cholesterol levels already within a normal range
• green increases absorption of carotenoids and nutrients
• Green are natural sources and powerful health-protective of phytonutrients
• Green help protect against cell damage
• Green stimulate body enzymes to detoxify carcinogens
• Green modulate the body's metabolism of hormones
• Green contain aromatic herbs that provide soothing actions and digestive benefits
• Green combat free radicals and help counter cell damage with antioxidants
• Green enhance immunity and protect cells with chlorophyll
• Green enhance vitality and provide nutrition
• Green harnesses the power of the sun
• Green provides an alkalizing formula hydrates and detoxifies the body

Repost Article, source from Timelinetothefuture. 

repost article because it is informative and useful. i do not own any copyrights.

Avocado Green Tea Power Shake – Low Carb and Gluten-Free

Avocado Green Tea Power Shake – Low Carb and Gluten-Free

Yield: 2 smoothies

A low carb avocado green tea smoothie, packed with protein and anti-oxidants. The ultimate post-workout recovery drink, and sugar-free.

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp matcha green tea powder
• 1 tbsp hot water
• 1/2 medium avocado
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup vanilla whey protein powder
• 2 tsp Swerve sweetener or granulated erythritol
• 1 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together matcha powder and hot water. Set aside.
2. Cut avocado into chunks and add to blender. Add yogurt, protein powder, and sweetener.
3. Add almond milk and matcha tea mixture and blend until smooth.
4. Divide between two glasses and enjoy.

Notes:

Serves 2. each smoothie has 9g of carbs and 2.5 of fiber. Total NET Carbs= 6.5g.

Credit to: Carolyn.

2014

New Year always come with New Resolutions. But before that, i just realized i didn't make any resolutions for 2013. Lemme review my last last year 2012 New Year Resolutions to see whether is there any achievement or any improvement in 2013.

1. Every time i eat, half of my plate must be Vegetable

well, i almost full achieve this, however some of the time i can feel guilty while having birthday dinner, some gathering or even seafood buffet. will improve on this definitely.

2. Manage my stress Better

well, i can said that i've achieved this resolution. Changing job to the one that i love, makes me stress-free by a lot. being a cabin crew making me happier, and even more adventurous. Participate in Pocari Sweat Marathon and Standard Chartered Marathon, and some regular Run. Yeah...

3. Will Workout at least 30 min, 3 times a week

to be honest with you, for the past year, i always gym for at least 30 minutes, however, it is definitely less than 3 times a week. so, Need to improve on this.

4. Less Insomnia, Sleep Better

hmmm..., Due to my job scope up in the air, it makes (or i can said force me) to be awake overnight to make sure customer safety is in a good hand at all time. But i always tried to have a good sleep one i landed in outstation.

5. Pampered myself more

i can said that i am well pampered this few years. especially my regular facial treatment that makes become ME right now. and also been to some massage and foot reflexology in Singapore or even in China.

6. Do More Good Things and Pray More

I've been doing things without expecting anything in return. even though sometimes it's hard to accept it, but i let it go most of the time. do it with huge gratitude. However, i feel guilty that i pray lesser than i expected, way way lesser than usual. Need to go to temple more often.

7. More socialized

Been improving on this definitely. making more new friends, meet more people, and one of the good thing is to install INSTAGRAM in my phone. lolz.

Photo taken at KPE tunner, Singapore.

Okay, for now, lemme make new and better resolutions for this coming Year of Horse 2014 (as always) for the better year ahead. After reviewing my past resolutions and achievement, definitely i need to focus and improve more on some of the area, even though it's still a loooooong way to go before i become successful in the future.

People said, "Do Enjoy The Process Rather Than The Focusing On The Goal". And i think this is rather true because you will achieve your goal with the small steps that you take. So, you have to know what steps you take, and understand which steps that leads you to the TOP.

1. Read More Books

This will a good choice to improve my English, get more knowledge, be more positive person, and without wasting my time during my daily life; train ride to airport, bus ride to hotel while overseas, or even been bored at home during off days. I received some books from my previous job, from friends, and even the book that i bought from book store, and will definitely dig-out my mini library to find those books, which book that good to read, And i must finish the book.

2. Healthy Food

I've been eating with No control for the past few months. Living in an oily-and-MSG-food's country, i believe there will be a way to have a healthy lifestyle. I bought Natural Black Chia Seed from Woolworths Australia that pack with high dietary fibre, antioxidant and omega 3, that might help me to stay healthy in my diet program. HERE are some fact about Chia Seed. Also, always encouraging myself to Eat Green and Drink Green.

However, i should eat more Natural Food rather than organic or artificially made. I read some of the Journal regarding Organic Food, pro and cons from the public review/comments, however, prevention is always better than Cure. Why not go Natural, and that's exactly what i will eat.

3. Healthy Lifestyle

lazy is not a good way to enjoy life apparently. so i will give myself more time to do more healthy lifestyle such as Run more, gym more, buy yoga pad to workout at home, join friends for swimming activity and also participate in some marathon event. or even (maybe) buy my own workout equipment so i can do it more regularly at my own home.

not only healthy in sports, i think i need to have a proper enough sleep as well, due to my irregular working hour and non-flexible meal time. if i have time, i will definitely take a good-solid-deep-nap.

4. Pray More

Not only physically clean from any sickness, people also need to have mentally clear from any bad atmosphere. Pray more of what you believe and always keep your mind clear from any bad spirit and fill it more with positive words.

5. Just ONE More

Whatever i do, i will do More, Just One More.

6. Save

nowadays, i try my best to save at least 10-20% of my monthly salary into my fix savings account (i only use it for emergency or urgent situation), which i only have access through internet most of the time. 

Maybank Singapore provide a very attractive savings account with a very attractive interest rate of 3%p.a. (most other bank only give 0.05%p.a.) that is calculated on the daily basis and credited monthly to you. on top of that, iSAVvy Savings account also gives you 6% interest-on-interest for account with average daily balance of SGD$5000 to below SGD$100,000. and even more, 18% interest-on-interest with average daily balance of SGD100,000 to below SGD$200,000. Basically, the more you save, the more you will earn.

Not only save from my salary, i think i need to cut down on what i have spend for the past few years. unnecessary shopping, over-eaten-food, not necessary snacks, so at the same time, i also can save more money without thinking of those.

7. Personal Reward

Other than save 20% of my salary, i think i deserve some personal reward for what I've done for the past or even for the coming year. Travel, leisure, and Family quality time.

We all human, always greedy and not enough of what we've got. Always need more. That is exactly what i feel now. Huge gratitude for the past, expect more rewards in the future. :)

HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone.

Downtown Line - Singapore

This is my first time riding Singapore New Downtown Line (Blue) which was open last week; from Bugis to Chinatown. This Downtown Line was planned to open from Bukit Panjang spread long to city area until Expo in the east.

The train was rather short with only 3 section of the cabin. Each cabin has their own theme color (Blue, Green, and Yellow), with unique picture/sign for the reserved seat near each door.

Overall, because is still new, the cabin looks clean with only some advertisement posters on it.