Surf Break

Are you into sport like surfing?

Maybe some of you are afraid of the huge waves, deep water or falling on surfboards. I was, too. But there is something about surfing that you would surely love. For me, surfing is so addictive! 

 Surfing Area at San Juan La Union, Philippines

There is a feeling that only a surfer know. Anyway, I've searched for the reasons why surfing is addictive at surftoday.com

Each surfer will have his or her own list of reasons they are drawn so irresistibly to the sport, but accounting for commonality, here are, 25 very good reasons why surfing is so addictive:

1. Riding a wave is a breathless experience
2. Adrenaline injections pump our heart and blood
3. Sun, salt and sand are a virtuous blend
4. Oceans have a positive impact on human health
5. The best way to forget your daily problems is to face bigger challenges
6. In the lineup, you're alone with everybody
7. Every wave has a different feeling
8. As you progress, you're compelled to surf better each day
9. There are waves in every corner of the world
10. It's a great way of living life
11. A beer tastes better after a surf session
12. Personal surfing photos are inestimable
13. Only a surfer knows the feeling
14. There's a deep sense of connection with the cultural history of surfing through time
15. There's always the next surfboard to be bought
16. Surfing makes you feel alive
17. The first wave ride is unforgettable
18. Weather forecasts are never 100% accurate, adding to thrill
19. Humans love water
20. Each ridden wave is a personal story
21. Gods seem to be around during the best waves of your life
23. Wax smells nice
24. Surfboards are objects of design and desire
25. The drive to exploring and discover new surf spots intensifies with time

source: http://www.surfertoday.com/surfing/7688-25-very-good-reasons-why-surfing-is-so-addictive

If you're a surfer, what's your good reason?

If not, you can pick a number and make it a motivation. Make it a feeling. Love Surfing!

Why Hitting The Snooze Button Is Actually A Really Bad Idea

I honestly believe that morning alarms are the devil. No matter what time you set it—even if it's 10 a.m. at the weekend—there's nothing worse than that incessant pingy noise waking you up from a lovely little sleep. And now, there's even more reason to hate your evil wake-up call. 

Most people will snooze at least once (*cough* five times) before finally getting out of bed in the morning, and it turns out that this could be doing far more harm than good. Those extra five minutes after you hit "snooze" will interfere with your body's process for waking up, according to ASAP Science. They explain that alarms in general interrupt our natural sleep cycle and don't allow us to wake properly—leaving you with that horrible groggy feeling, also known as "sleep inertia."

Throughout the day, our sleep inertia will begin to lift and we function properly. However, if you fall back to sleep after snoozing, your body is likely to sleep more deeply than before, leaving your body even more confused when your alarm goes off again. Each time you hit the button, you're bringing on more sleep inertia that slows your wake-up process each morning. 

The solution is apparently to get up as soon as your alarm goes off, but we're pretty sure that's easier said than done. 

source: http://www.cosmo.ph/health/health-report/the-snooze-button-is-a-bad-idea-src-intl-a1173-20160725?ref=home_feed_2

FYI, Catcalling Is Not A Compliment

It is harassment.

by Ysa Singson

If you’ve been honked at, whistled at, or yelled at—you’ve been catcalled. Anytime a man felt the need to tell you to smile more or had the audacity to ask you for a kiss—that was a catcall. It’s something every woman has experienced, and people who defend it don’t realize how damaging it can be.

Catcalling isn’t about flattery, despite men’s claims to be doing it as such. It’s about a sense of entitlement. To them, “every woman is fair game regardless of what time of day it is or where you are or what you’re doing.” Do you knowwhat happens to a woman when she’s catcalled? It is like a shock to the system. We are all of a sudden hyperaware of every little thing about our body. “What happened? Am I okay? Am I covered? Is something sticking out? Is someone following me? How long before I get there?” We become uncomfortable. We become threatened. We become powerless.

What’s worse is that when we refuse to smile back or acknowledge the catcaller, it is often followed by further name-calling: Bitch. Baboy. Puta.Panget.

Catcalling is a form of sexual harassment because it perpetuates rape and violence. It dehumanizes women and supports the idea that women only exist for men’s pleasure. It is also a gateway to physical harassment. If you send the message that verbal harassment is justifiable, you are telling people that all forms of harassment is excusable. You are giving voice to those who don’t deserve it: the men who objectify, taunt, harass women from the comforts of their masculinity. 

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Source: http://www.cosmo.ph/lifestyle/motivation/catcalling-is-not-a-compliment-a1194-20160605