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The question of the day from all of us to all of you...

Are you going to switch off your lights or let the lights remain switched on?

It’s your choice. But here is a little something we would like to put across to you. If you have chosen to leave your lights on, you belong to the category of supporters of global warming. But if you have chosen to switch off your lights, you have actually made a wise decision to vote EARTH!

The wait is finally over! Today, the whole world will be coming together to experience a global phenomenon like never before! Supporters and voters of our planet Earth from all walks of life will be turning off their lights for one very special hour, known as Earth Hour 2009, which will take place from 8.30pm to 9.30pm.

Earth Hour was first started in Sydney, Australia in 2007, and in 2008, up to 50 million people from across the globe took part by switching off their lights. This year, WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) is aiming to reach a target of one billion voters of Earth from all over the world for this coming event.

Henceforth, the NAFA team would like to urge all our fellow families and friends, and all of our readers and supporters, wherever you are, to come and join us in this global pursuit to save our Earth.

How do you vote Earth? Simply by switching off your lights between the times stated above! It is too simple an act to forego, and all it takes is just one hour off your time.

So be an individual who wants to make our Earth safe and protected from global warming. Sign up now to show your support for this very eventful moment of our lives.




Remember, we only have one planet Earth, so take good care of her. Vote Earth today, and everyday of your life.

-Nafa Danfad

Cover letters are known to be the determining factor for most employers. The presentation and organization of the contents of the letter, and how the contents are being put across to the employers, do actually generate a perception that they will have of you.

Remember, when it comes to applying for a job, you are not alone. There are others awaiting their fate as well, and you got to ensure that you stand out among the crowd!

It is elementary that a winning cover letter should first and foremost be supported by an impressive resume. A resume showcases a list of academic qualifications, work experiences and skills you had acquired, whereas a cover letter is designed to highlight the relevance and significance of everything you had acquired to the company that offers the job position you are vying for.

Most of all, it highlights how you are able to contribute to the company with the capabilities you possess.

With that, it is important to get a good head start in your quest to secure your dream job and build a tremendous career from there, and it all begins with writing a winning cover letter!

Let us share with you what it takes to write a cover letter that will make your prospective employer eager to find out more about you.

1. Keep it to one page only. You only need to prove to the employer your ability to communicate your contents effectively, so it is not necessary to provide too much information.

2. Be formal and professional in the way you write the letter, and do not be comical. Just get straight to the point.

3. You should keep your tone to a positive one. Tell the employer what you are able to do for the company, and do not talk about what you cannot do for the company, even though you are aware that there are certain things you are unable to do.

4. Ensure that everything that you had stated in the cover letter tallies with your resume details. Prove your credibility in providing information about yourself.

5. Check that there are no spelling or grammatical errors in the letter. If need be, get someone to re-check and edit it for you.

6. Be assured of what you want to apply for. State clearly in the first paragraph of your cover letter the job position that you are keen on taking up and do not mention that you will take up any available job position in the company.

7. Do a little bit of research on the company and show the employer that you did it. For instance, you can write in the letter that you strongly believe in positioning yourself with the leading company of the industry.

8. Create a good ending to the letter by stating that you welcome a mutually convenient date and time for appointment and that you are contactable for further follow-ups. Remember to thank the employer’s consideration as well!

To those of you who are about to enter the working world for the very first time or still eyeing for the job that you have always yearned to have, take some time off to work on your cover letter and make it right by applying the above tips.

Because by doing so, you could be on your way to impressing your potential employers, and who knows? You could be sailing your way to the corporate world in no time!

-Nafa Danfad

Our dear Jean had tagged us on a post she had put up in conjunction with Valentine’s Day. Even though the day is over, we should continue spreading the good word of love to the ones we ought to cherish during our lifetime. Our family, friends, our special ones, and even our pets if we keep one!

Not too long ago, someone had paid a visit to our blog and stumbled upon our article on ‘How To Let Go Of A Destroyed Relationship’. Thereafter, using our comment box, he had taken the opportunity to remind all of us how important it is to cherish the wonderful moments that you get to spend with that special someone, because it is indeed the key to an unbreakable connection and everlasting eternal love.

Our commenter had actually gone through the very painful experience of losing the one person he had been in a relationship with for over six years, as he had not taken good care of her the way he should have. He is now trying to win her heart once again, and he had even shared with us that if he can patch things up with her, he would promise to love her even more and give her everything she needs. We wish him best of luck!

We cannot deny the fact that there are times when we take our loved ones for granted, perhaps because we are too distracted by our education or career, or by the circle of friends that we have. Or it could simply be because we do not get our priorities right!

When we are too busy with worldly affairs, our minds would seem to be too preoccupied, and when that happens, we would get all stressed up, so much so that the people we love will be turned into punching bags rather than sources of comfort. But remember, they are human beings too, and as human beings, they have feelings to be taken care of as well.

The relationship is not all about you, but rather, it is about you and the ones closest to your heart. Self-centredness can definitely lead to mass destruction of the relationship.

As for those who enjoy mingling with friends, always take note that your loved ones should be given the top priority. Yes, it is true that we need friends around us, but isn’t that special someone the best friend whom you have been looking for? Hence, it is utmost essential for you to treasure him or her as someone whom you can relate to and turn to for emotional support, especially when he or she regards you the same way.

Another fact that cannot be deprived of is that we tend to realize how important someone is to us once we have lost him or her, but unfortunately, it would have been too late to amend things by then.

For most people, if they had loved and lost during their lifetime, they would most probably not want to love again as they do not wish to endure the pain of being in love anymore. As the saying goes, once bitten, twice shy.

Therefore, it is always best that when you have found someone to love, make it work! Love the person like you will never get to love ever again. He or she does not necessarily need to be overly-pampered like a king or queen. Showing how much you care for him or her and putting him or her first before many other things would certainly be sufficient to build a heart to heart connection that will last forever.

When you truly love someone, you have actually made a vow to be the life partner who will hold on to him or her through the sunshine and the rain. The words that you have used in your vow should be supported by your actions. That is what it takes to bring meaning to your love and to learn how to fully appreciate the existence of that special someone.

Last but not least, even in the midst of your hectic schedule, spare at least five minutes of your time and tell that someone that you love him or her, whether by word of mouth, by phone or by text messaging. Believe us! Saying those three little words would bring a smile or even tears of joy to his or her face.

So with that, we at NAFASG would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your love and support towards us, and for sending us your valuable comments right here. You are all never forgotten in our hearts and minds. We love you all very much!

-Nafa Danfad