CoMiMi

This is mummy Coco.

As obedient as ever.

This is baby Mickey.

Scared the shit out of me when he went missing in the evening. Found him straying on the road when I got back from gym. Naughty boy!

Baby Minnie, rest in peace. 

And Coco's suspected 'husband' aka Mickey's & Minnie's 'dad' nearly attacked me 2 days ago when I was walking with Coco. It growl at me like "GGgggrRRRrrr.... ", showing his sharp teeth. Jeez, luckily there was this 4WD coming and picked me up to my house. Cheesed, douche dog. 

You'll never get my approval now. NONO.

I've been diagnosed =)

Not prominent enough...

Better?

And it became itchy seriously much damn very very much and it bumps up like mosquito bites. 

But UK no mosquito?

Last itchy fughlysome picture before I say it.

I've been diagnosed =)

With URTICARIA

And I'm on Cetrizine and Chlorphenramine.

Way to cure-dome! 

What is urticaria?
Urticaria is another term for “hives.” The condition affects an estimated 20 percent of the population at one time or another in their lives. An episode of hives can start as itching, followed by swollen, red welts. The itching may be mild or severe. Scratching, alcohol beverages, exercise, and emotional stress may worsen the itching.
An episode of hives may last from a few minutes to several hours to several days to several weeks. Each individual welt should last no more than 24 hours.

What are the different types of urticaria?
Acute episodes of urticaria last for six weeks or less. Acute urticaria is generally due to certain foods and additives, medications, insect stings, blood transfusions and infections. Foods such as eggs, nuts and shellfish are common causes of urticaria. Medications such as aspirin and antibiotics (especially penicillin and sulfa) also are common causes of hives. Infections causing hives include the common cold, strep throat, infectious mononucleosis and hepatitis. In most of these cases, when the reason for hives is removed or avoided, the hives resolve.


Chronic episodes of urticaria last more than six weeks. In many cases, the cause of chronic hives cannot be identified despite detailed testing; in this instance the condition is called idiopathic urticaria. In approximately 50 percent of cases of idiopathic urticaria, the immune system is causing the release of chemicals such as histamine.  In other cases, chronic urticaria may be associated with thyroid disease or other hormonal problems. Rarely, chronic urticaria has been associated with cancer. In most cases of chronic urticaria, the hives will gradually disappear over time.


Physical urticaria is due to one or more “physical” causes. The most common reason for long-lasting urticaria is dermographism. These hives appear within a few minutes of scratching along an area of skin. Most often, the rash is linear, following the path taken by the act of scratching. Delayed pressure urticaria is swelling that appears on areas of constant pressure from belts and constricting clothing such as sock bands. Cold urticaria (from exposure to low temperature followed by re-warming) can be severe and life threatening if there is a generalized body cooling, for example after a plunge into a swimming pool. Cholinergic urticaria is due to an increase in body temperature with sweating, exercise, hot showers, and/or anxiety. Sun-induced urticaria may occur within a few minutes after exposure to the sun.


Certain types of chronic hives are more painful than itchy. The hives may go away leaving a bruise on the skin, and individual hives may last more than 24 hours. In such cases, the cause may be inflammation of the blood vessels (vasculitis).



How is urticaria treated?
In most instances, urticaria will improve with medications such as antihistamines. Low-sedating or non-sedating antihistamines are preferred because they are effective with minimal side effects. Frequently, your physician may try a combination of 2 or 3 antihistamines. Severe episodes of urticaria may require temporary treatment with prednisone or a similar corticosteriod medication.
If a causative factor can be identified, the best treatment is to avoid or eliminate that factor. For example, if a problem with a specific food is strongly suspected, then that food should be eliminated from your diet. This will require careful reading of packaged food labels and careful questioning about ingredients in restaurant meals.


Persons with physical urticaria should try to avoid exposure to that physical factor, if possible. Patients with solar urticaria should wear protective clothing and apply a sunblock when outdoors. Loose-fitting clothing will help relieve pressure urticaria. People with cold air urticaria should not swim alone, and those with severe cold urticaria should not swim at all.  Cold air exposure should be avoided if possible; warm clothing should be used for unavoidable exposure to cold air. For people with dermographism, avoiding harsh soaps and frequent bathing will reduce the problem of dry skin, which can cause itching and scratching that can aggravate this condition.

Ugh-la-la

Looking at the new comers here reminded me of myself a year back when I reached Nottingham. Can't believe a year just passed. Oh time flies!

Nottingham has this outdoor theme park concept in Old Market Square. 

There's Bumper Boat!

And this flying thing like the one in Genting!

Juniors just came and we walked around town while they shopped for their necessity.

Dear ♥

Michelle ♥

It was a rare sunny day and sunglasses played their part well.

Back in Notts

Wasn't prepared to get back to Notts this early but well...it was hard saying Goodbye to family especially.

I'll missing you all already  T.T

Always FIghting Daddy

Always giving me things Mummy

Smart Alec Ben

Talkative Pig Nie

"He-he" HooiMan

*Cries*

Transition

How fascinating was it to travel from a one place to another with different time zone. 

It was sunset, and then dark, suddenly the sunrise, and it was day. 

Dubai really does look like a sand desert from above. And I believe the temperature is scorching too.

I hate it that I always got the seats at the plane's wing. 

Food noms noms

You know how weird it was eating Dim Sum in UK because they've no chilli and sweet sauce, only chilli oil. In Malaysia, we've got chilli and sweet sauce. Perfect dipping for everything.

Yam and fried prawn rolls & mayonnaise <3 

Chinese Tea!

Salted egg and Century egg congee

'Siu Mai' (Chinese pork dumpling)

'Har Gao' (Shrimp dumpling)

That's it. Just to satiate my taste bud.

I'm satisfied.