7 Gambling games to play on Chinese New Year!

What's up people! 

Chinese New Year is a festive season celebrated by Chinese people worldwide. I may be half Chinese but I have to admit, Chinese New Year is my favourite festival! Why? Red packets (hóngbāo), family gatherings, lion and dragon dance and most importantly, gambling! Chinese New Year is celebrated until the 15th day which is also known as Chap Goh Mei. So, it isn't too late for me to post this! 

This post will be about 7 gambling games to play and commonly played on Chinese New Year. I've included short guides too. So if you have a friend who is a lone ranger on the couch each time you have a group of gamblers just because he/she doesn't know the rules, share this guide to them! 

1. Blackjack (21 points)

Blackjack is a common card game. It is easy to play, understand and win. All you need are basic mathematics skills and luck. Plenty of luck. This game can be played by up to 10 people at a time. You also need a dealer.

Here's how you play. A dealer gives you two cards. All you need to do is get 21 points on your first two cards (called blackjack), reach a final score higher than the dealer without exceeding 21 or let the dealer draw additional cards until his or her hand exceeds 21. So if you're at 3+5=8, you definitely need to draw another card to get as close as you can to 21. If you feel like settling down with 17-19, that wouldn't be a problem at all.

You are only allowed to draw 3 cards which brings you to a total of 5 cards added the other 2 initial cards on your hand. 

J, Q, K is counted as 10. Ace (A) can be 1 point or 11 points depending on rules set by your dealer. When gambling at home or outside of casinos, dealers can set their own rules and payout amount. For example, if you get blackjack, you can win double or triple your bet amount depending on the regulations set by your dealer. 

Normally, if Ace (A) is drawn as the third card, the amount would be either 1 or 10 and not 11. Any Aces (A) drawn after the third is only 1 point. If you have a total of 5 cards and summed up as 21 or less than 21, you win instantly.

2. Baccarat (9 points) 

Baccarat is easy. The dealer gives you two initial cards. All you need to do is to either stay or draw another card. In Baccarat, card 2 - 9 worth their respective value, 10, J, Q and King have no value point (worth zero) and Aces (A) are worth 1 point. 

So, your points are valued according to the rightmost digit of the sum of your cards. For example,  a hand consisting of 2 and 4 is 6, but a hand consisting of 9 and 6 is 5 because the number 5 is the rightmost digit in the combined points of 15. 

All you need to get is the highest possible value which is 9. When you get the value 9, stand up to win instantly. 

As always, payouts are set by dealers. So make sure you understand the payout terms before starting. Note, payout terms differ to Casinos.

3. Ngau or Gnau

I've just recently learnt this game and it's actually pretty easy. This game is quick which means win quick lose quick too. This game is originated in Malaysia. Ngau or Gnau is actually and "Ox" or something that is like Cow-ish. I don't know who came up with this name but I love this game.

10 is the maximum number of players including the dealer. The dealer will deal 5 cards to each person. This game is similar to Baccarat just that you need a so called "Ox" or "Passport".

Out of the 5 cards in hand, all you need to do is identify 3 of the 5 cards that sums up to a multiple of 10 which is 10, 20, 30. If you have 7+3+Q = 20 for example, you have an "Ox" or "Passport". The other two cards show how powerful your amount is. Now you have 20, so you are eligible to play. Assume the two cards are of 8 + 5, means the amount is 3 (rightmost digit of the combined number, 13). 10 is the highest value.

** Card 3 (red) and 6 (red) are interchangeable. Meaning, 6 (red) can be converted to 3 and vice versa so you can form a much more powerful number with variety of variations. 

Ace = 1

Aces (A) = 1

2,4,5,7,8,9 stays as respective values

10, J, Q, K = 10

3 (red) = 3 or 6

6 (red) = 3 or 6  

If you have no 3 cards that sums up to multiple of 10, you are ineligible to play that round.

Whoever has a higher value wins. You win double your bet amount if your other 2 cards are of the same value like 8 + 8. If you happen to get the Ace of Spade and a picture (J,Q,K only), you win triple payout. Lastly, you win five times your bet amount if all five cards have values of 10. 

4. Lap Lap Fu a.k.a Pia Pia Fu (Chinese Poker)

This is also one of my favourite game. If you know the poker hand rankings, you'll get this game easier. 4 is the maximum number of players allowed including the dealer.

Credit : Wikipedia

Each player gets 13 cards. Arrange the card according to your strongest poker hand rankings to the least strongest. 5 cards below, 5 cards in the middle and 3 cards on the top. Lets assume you have a full house, three of a kind and a double. Then the bottom most would be the strongest, full house, three of a kind in the middle and double for the top.

If this is your first time playing, watch your friends play for a few rounds before getting your hands involved. Here's a thorough guide to this game. Chinese Poker Guidelines.

5. Ketam-Ketam a.k.a Yu Ha Hai / Crown & Anchor

Ketam is ketam is sort of like a board game with dices. This game is based on pure luck. All you have to do is pick any combination or single "side" and put your bet on it. This game is similar to Bầu cua cá cọp in Vietnam, Yu Ha Hai in China and Crown & Anchor in America and Britain.

Credit : Kylie Anne

On the board of Ketam-Ketam, you have a picture of a Crab, Fish, Gourd, "Moon", Chicken and a Prawn. Just place a bet on any single one or combination. The dealer will then roll three dices. Instead of numbers, pictures of Crab, Fish, Gourd, "Moon", Chicken and a Prawn is used. So what ever that is rolled on the dice, that is the result. If the three dices rolled to a result of any of your placed bets, you win.

Payouts are based on your bets.


6. Gin Rummy (Mahjong Gin)

Credit : Shane Wong

I've been trying to understand this game for quite awhile now. I finally understand that Asian plays Rummy differently. Commonly called Gin Lami.

This game is played with tiles some sort like Mahjong tiles. I've been trying to find an online guide for the type of Gin Rummy we play in Malaysia for awhile now. This is the best I've found so far, Gin Rummy. So, a better way to learn is to actually sit beside someone playing it. The objective of this game is to achieve "Game" whereby you are able to deal all your tiles.


7. Mah Jong

Credit : Wikipedia

Truth be told, I know nothing about this game. Here's a guide on how to play Mahjong for those who are interested in learning this game.

Well, that's all I've got for this post. If you have any recommendations or whatever, leave it in the comments section because we wanna know your thoughts too.

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR AND HAPPY GAMBLING!

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Guide to Blue Tongue Skink

Yo! How's it going on for you?

I've been tied up with things lately but I managed to keep up with blogging once a week. You'll be seeing more this week that's for sure. Well, if you haven't already know, I'm an animal lover. That includes reptiles (exotic animals). I've posted a few guides on Bearded Dragon and Sulcata Tortoise. If you haven't check it out, please do. This is my third guide on reptiles keeping and still running. 

Just so you know, the reptiles I chose to make a guides on are highly recommended for beginner or amateur reptile keepers/breeders. 

The blue tongued skinks are some of the largest members of the skink family also commonly known as the blue tongued lizards. But why the name? That is because of the prominent characteristic, the large blue tongue that is used as bluff warning to potential enemies. Fear not the snake like body and blue tongue because they can barely put a scratch on you as they are harmless and poisonous. Blue tongued skinks are commonly bred in captivity and sold as house pets.

There are various species and subspecies for the blue tongue skinks and they can be kept using these guidelines.

Blue Tongue Skink (Cover Photo)

The first thing to do in choosing your blue tongue skink is to observe the blue tongue skink's appearance, toe nails and health. You do not want to get a dying blue tongue skink as your first pet that's for sure. Secondly, make sure you choose the right seller by checking their company's background and customers' testimonial. Third, make sure you're ready.

A blue tongue skink has a life span of 15-20 years if well taken care of. They can grow up to 24 inches in length. They will consistently reward and surprise their keepers with their friendly and curious personalities. Also, they are very curious, which is a mark of intelligence.

Having an enclosure with the right environment for your blue tongued skink is essential. You can always use any resources possible to lower your expenditure on the enclosure but I always recommend Exo Terra. Below are the list of items needed to build a descent enclosure or as I like to call it Home for you blue tongued skink. 

1. Glass Aquarium (40-120 gallons) depending on the size of your bearded dragon. The bigger they get, the more space they need and they'll definitely be much happier :)
2. A heating and UVB/UVA bulb. Lightings should be turned on 8-12 hours a day. Do make sure you have a hotter side and an end with a cooler side so your skink could switch spots to regulate their temperature.
3. Substrate (floor bedding) such as paper, artificial grass mat, wood chips and more. 
4. Rocks/Stumps/Hides for them to hangout on while basking. They love having plenty of open space for them to run around. They might climb over stumps and rocks but make sure it is not too high so they won't fall. They are not agile climbers so no need for polystyrene walls, unlike bearded dragons. 
5. Water and Food Bowl.  Blue tongued skinks are not good swimmers, water bowls should be shallow so they can exit with ease.

Enclosure/Housing

Worry not about feeding them, nothing complicated. Blue tongued skinks are hardy lizards and will thrive just about any diet. To have a more active and healthier skink, a balanced diet is required. 

• Blue tongued skinks are omnivores
• 50% green, 40% meat for protein, 10% fruits
• Green vegetables such as Choy Sum and Sawi (Mustard greens)
• Canned super premium dog/cat food (strictly without bones), mealworms and superworms
• Fruits such as papayas, strawberries, carrots (I recommend slicing it into smaller pieces)

I use Exo Terra's Multi Vitamin / Calcium +D3 / Liquid Calcium

Do not forget to add vitamin/calcium supplement and Vitamin D3 into their food. Uneaten food should be removed once the skink is done eating.

If you wanna handle/play with your blue tongue skink, make it 20 minutes or less per session. You can play with it several times each day. Do make sure that you're holding your blue tongued skink close to the ground, sofa or bed just in case you accidentally drop the lizard. 

Do not handle your blue tongued skink by its tail and be sure to fully support your skink's body to help it feel secure. They love being scratched on the head and chin. 

Blue Tongued Skink's blue tongue.  Credit : Wikipedia

That's all you need to know. If you have any difficulties on this guide or require further information, you can always drop us a message on our Facebook or e-mail. Don't forget to check out our guides on Bearded Dragon and Sulcata Tortoise too! 

Oh, check out the latest video I did with my lil' brother Samuel about a tortoise's point of view. Do check out and subscribe to Nasty Happy's Youtube channel and also my lil brother's channel Short Adventures.

Share this guide to your friends! As always, thanks for supporting you awesome peeps! You guys are awesome. 

Don't forget, be nasty and stay happy! Cheers.

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NastyHappy supports adoption! (Dogs Care Books Give Away!)

Yo guys!

Here at nastyhappy.net, we highly recommend adoption. These wonderful pups were abandoned, some abused, some forgotten. They need a home, they need to express their love and loyalty. We work hand in hand with ACT Sabah to find these pups new homes. Located in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.

If you are interested in adopting, you can connect to us via nastyhappy.net's Facebook page, ACT Sabah's Facebook page, or contact Sam of ACT Sabah at +6014-3503901.

To those who adopted any of these puppies, we at nastyhappy are giving out FREE DOGS CARE BOOK! Email us or let Sam know so you can claim the book from us!

Female, 2 months plus. Found her in Penampang.

Female, 2 months plus. Found her in Penampang.

Female, 2 years old. Abandoned by owner.

Male, 6 months old. Abandoned by owner because they only wanted pedigrees.

Female, 2 years old. Found in Taman Seputeh.

Female, 6 months old. Abandoned, owner only wants pedigrees.

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Getting your first TATTOO! My recommended tattoo artists.

Hello everybuddeh!

Do you have a tattoo? Are you planning on getting one? Is it your first time? Then you're in the right place! Haha! I'm gonna do a simple guide based on my experiences on getting tattoos and what should you do when getting one.

Having a tattoo doesn't make you a member of a Mafia group, doesn't make you an evil person, doesn't make you a murderer. Tattoo is just a body modification done by inserting indelible ink into dermis layer of your skin to change the pigment. Two words, ART and SCIENCE. I personally have 8 tattoos on my body and those tattoos are very very visible and huge. That doesn't mean I can't earn as much doctors or pilots can :)

I got my first tattoo when I was 15. Hell, my dad was furious when I got home with a tattoo on my back! We didn't talk to each other for a month. Well, I guess I was too young to think of the consequences because it was all about fun. I regret getting only 1 when I was 15. I should have done more haha! As years go by, I added another and another and another. I love each and every one of them as they have meanings of their own.

If you're planning on getting your first tattoo, here's what you should do:

• Pick the right time to do it. Do not do it if you're gonna be exposed to sun or water (submersion)  a week after the tattoo is done. You gotta give it more time to heal say 2 weeks

• Choose the right design. It could be portraits, geometrical, maori, tribal, calligraphic and so on. You can go to your chosen tattoo artist to request for a design. 

• Choose the right spot. Think twice before getting a tattoo on a visible part of your body. Remember, your body is a canvas and it is freaking huge. If you're doing sales job for example, do it on the back of your body so that it won't be very visible to your clients. Closed minded people judge by what they see, f*ck em.

• Meaningful. Do it for a reason or else you'll find it "pointless" years later. For instance, I have tattoos of both Nasty and Happy and there's no way I'm gonna regret it.

• Ask around. I've had one incident where I did a tattoo on the spot without checking much about the artist's background and he caused my tattoo to be "blown-out" and fucked it up but I'm fine with it. It was my mistake. So, don't do the same mistake I did.

• Do it! Nuff' said. :) Don't be afraid to go back for touch-ups. Be sure to take good care of your new tattoo. 

Here are three of my tattoos, Nasty, Happy and an Ukulele! 

Done by Bobby James

Done by Pip Lubasi

Done by Ronny, Ignore the leg hair :/

**If you're wishing for cheap tattoos, go ahead but don't blame anyone if you get crap out of it. Remember, they spent years of training and improving in what they do. So they charge you with what they think is reasonable. 

I have 3 artists I trust with my life. When the session starts, all I have to do is relax and chill. And when it is done, taddaaaa! I feel euphoric.

Mind you, I've got tattoos from them and my recommendations are purely based on the results they produce on my body as well as their portfolio.

1. St James Tattoo (Bobby James)

• He got his first tattoo the same age I got mine, 15. He wasn't scared at all. 

• How did he got himself in this industry and what inspired him? According to Bobby, he just likes to draw since he was 7 years old. He'll just do whatever he wanted to do and what makes him feel comfortable.

• What's the best tattoo you've had up to now? His reply was hilarious! "It would be the ones done by my friends when they were still 'beginners' although most of the tattoos look shitty" Haha!

• 10 years of professional tattooing has got him hooked up with new friendships and their trusts ranging from lawyer to mechanics.  

• He aims for public to understand more on how to know that a tattooist is good and which is bad. He has had a lot of customers going like "WOW SO EXPENSIVE!" but seriously, you're buying his work that require years of experiences and he is only charging you what he think his art is worth.

• Were you nervous when you had your first customer? "What's there to be afraid of? Its a start of my career!"

• His advice to first timers, "Make sure you know what you want. Do some research and not asking tattooist on what you should get because it is your life, so do what you want!

Be sure to check out St James Tattoo's Facebook page to check out his artwork and get in contact with him! His artworks are undeniably awesome!

     2. Jesselton Tattoo and Gallery (Pip Lubasi)

• Pip did his first tattoo when he was 17. It was quite fun for him because he was curious on how tattoos were done. It was done by a friend of his using stitching needles and mechanical pen ink for the tattoo pigments. It is a common and cheap method back in those days.

• He got into this industry by meddling with his home-made tattoo machine. He tattooed his uncle and cousin as well as his own skin for fun. until he landed a job as a tattooist in Taboo Ink Tattoo Studio in Kuala Lumpur back in 2005.

• He has patches of tattoos all over his body as he collects them from various friends around the world that he trusts. According to Pip, "I wish to have a back piece tattoo". 

• Pip said, "Since I became a tattoo artist, I've joined a few tattoo conventions around Asia and Europe. I've only won once, 2nd place for best tattoo of the day in Dutdutan, Philippines in 2007. Clients' satisfaction makes me happy each time they get a tattoo from me"

• Pip's advice for first timer, "Choosing the perfect tattoo design is more important than choosing the size and DO NOT tattoo your boyfriend's/girlfriend's name permanently LOL!"

Check out Jesselton Tattoo and Gallery's Facebook page! 

3. Passion Of Ink (Ronny Taptoe)

• As common as it seems, Ronny got his first tattoo when he was 17. He wasn't scared but instead he was excited about it.
• He was inspired by his first tattooist as well as friends who are into tattoos.
• Most of his tattoos were done when he was young. He has tons of tattoos and his favourite is the portrait tattoo of his wife and a few skull tattoos on his leg and neck. 
• His advice to you first timers out there, "Do what you wanna do while you're still young so you have stories to tell when you're older".

Check out Passion of Ink Tattoo Studio's Facebook page!

If you're thinking of getting a tattoo, STOP THINKING. Do it! :)

Thank you guys for supporting! As always, be nasty stay happy! We'll be posting stuffs on our site twice or three times a week yea.

Love, Nath.

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New navigation tab!

Hey ya'll!

We now have a new tab on our website and it's named "Our Voices". What is this? Let me explain. Many of you know that we're animal lovers, hardcore animal lovers. Haha! :)

So, we've created this tab for a specific reason. We love doing charities and helping out other people for the cause of their pets or other animals. So this tab is dedicated especially for;

1. Notices for missing pets 
2. Animal charity drives 
3. Non Profit Organisation notices/activities

The number of our readers are increasing day by day. So by doing this, we could actually help spread out more news of any above related matters. We will be working hand in hand with ACT Sabah and Stray Free Labuan. 

If you so happen to have a friend who is looking for their missing pet(s), do not hesitate to contact us and we'll put up a notice on our webpage for you. We just love helping others and we do not charge a single cent to anyone. Your voice is our voice!

Some of you may find it hard to navigate through our site. So, we decided to make a few tweaks and post a guide on our navigation tabs. Now I'm going to simply go through the other navigation tabs.

This is what our webpage looks like. At the right corner column, you can see "What's Up" which will be a short intro on what's trending or what's coming up. Nothing much :)

I friggin' LOVE doing guides! I love sharing my experiences with other people so this tab is dedicated just for guides I made for all of you. I am open to guides requests so don't be shy!

We effing love travelling! Who doesn't right? So, this tab will be all about our trip to places we went.
As I said, I love sharing experiences so it's basically some sort like a travel guide as well. Not really a guide but just uhmmm an overview of the particular place, things to eat, things to do, what's amazing and so on. Teeeeheeee!

YES! Give away! We love giving free items to random people. I don't know. We just do. So, be sure to check what we're giving away on the "Give Away!" tab alright.

Please, do not hesitate to contact us so we can help you expand the coverage of your notices. You can contact us at nathisme@gmail.com.

As always, be nasty, stay happy! Ngaaaahhh!

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Getting your Sulcata Tortoise!

Yay! First post in 2015!

We're gonna boogie oogie oggi, jiggle wiggle and dance with a Sulcata Tortoise. Yes, I am an animal lover and I also have a thing for reptiles. The number of reptile keepers are vast increasing these days especially in Sabah. So, this is my second guide about reptiles, go check out the first one which is on Guide to Bearded Dragons. 

Before I begin, Sulcata Tortoise can grow seriously big as in humongous, enormous, gigantic, supercalifragilistics huge! They are also known the African Spurred Tortoise. Sulcata are the third largest species of tortoises in the world. Baby Sulcata are pretty friggin' cute, trust me. Comparing to Sulcata in the wild, in captivity they grow 3-4 times faster. They can grow up to 80 cm in shell length and weigh 70 kg! I'll attached a picture of how big can a Sulcata get from google images later in this post.

Sulcata originates from the southern edge of the Sahara desert in northern Africa, and that is why they do not do well in wet, damp or cold conditions. They are very gentle and fun to play with. However, placing more than one male together in a housing can cause them to be slightly aggressive because they will ram into each other and attempt to flip them over. You MUST  always be cautious to make sure they do not lie on their backs because they might not be able to flip themselves over and eventually it might cause death. They love burrowing, climb and jiggle jiggle around in search for food. I just love to watch them walk around minding their own business. They're active, yes, very active.

Play and enjoy with them as much as you can when they're young because once they grow, it'll be harder to handle them with one hand due to their size and weigh. You can use brightly coloured edible flower or a piece of fruit to lure them if you need them to move. Baby Sulcata can be kept in vivariums or any dry aquarium. When they grow bigger, no aquarium can fit their size so, you can either build a tortoise house for them or just let them free roaming around the house/garden. If you're planning to put them outdoors, make sure you have secured fencing as they can be very strong and may take down your fences.
Also, make your that the house remains dry and it is best to raise the ramp slightly off the ground so it is not too steep for the Sulcata. Avoid steep inclines as it might topple the tortoise over it's back.

Here is what you need if you're going to get a Sulcata Tortoise.

UVB (Ultraviolet B) Lighting & Heating lamp

Fake grass as carpet or a mixture of soil and sand as substrate

Shallow bowl for water

Landscaping/Furnitures such as rocks/houses

Be reminded!

• African Sulcata Tortoises love to climb. Do not allow them to climb onto things that are too steep as they might topple over. Make sure your landscaping or furnitures are safe for them to climb on and off
• Sulcata love bright or colourful colours. It attracts them. So avoid having small colourful items that are accessible by them
• You have to clean their waste often. Daily is better. They might eat their own shit because shit happens haha!
• Water bowl must be shallow. Sulcata can't swim and get drown easily. They will also use it to soak their body so yea, just keep it shallow. Baby Sulcata love soaking their belly.
• Lighting is a MUST! Why? So they can produce vitamin D3 in their body for stronger shell and bones. Both lightings should be around 20 inches from the Sulcata's body

What to feed your Sulcata? 

1. Grasses (Main food) such as buffalo, bermuda grass, and many more. Do make sure that your grasses are of free pesticides
2. Flowers such as rose, hibiscus, mulberry and cactus (needles peeled/scraped)
3. Green leaves such as lettuce and choi sam
4. Fruits! They love fruits like smokers love nicotine and dessert after dinner.

So, where can you get your hands on them? There aren't many sources here in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah but I got mine from my friend Steven who owns an exotic reptile shop in Megalong. You can check out his Facebook page Exotic Reptile Paradise. Mind you, this is just a recommendation, not paid advertising. 

Once again, thank you all for your generous support! Do share our website to your friends and don't forget to like our Faceboook page! As always, be nasty, stay happy! Happy new year to all!

Picture Source : Wikipedia

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Safe Cycling (Cratoni Helmet Give Away!)

Hellowwwwwwww everyone!

I used to be a cyclist and I love mountain biking a lot! I've got tons of bruises back then. It was extremely fun. Well, I stopped for personal reasons but that doesn't mean I hate cycling. This post is for the purpose of reminding cyclist out there about safe cycling. Yea, we've heard news of accidents during cycling and other unwanted stuffs as well. 

You my friend have got to seriously protect not only yourself but also people who shares the same hobby as you do. Have you actually thought of the danger of cycling? Falling off a cliff, getting hit by a car or even getting robbed while cycling is something we would never imagine of. 

Back when I was a cyclist, I was naive enough to be in a parking space alone setting up my bike and little did I know that was the day I was gonna get robbed. BUTTTTTT, let bygones be bygones. :)

Okay so first, always put on proper guards/equipments. Most importantly, helmet. If you're night riding, please put on some lightings on your helmet or your bike so others would notice you. (I'm giving out a brand new Cratoni helmet to a lucky reader!) Also make sure you have proper emergency set tools such as a hand pumps or whatever you think is necessary.

Second, always always always make sure that your bike is in good condition for a ride. Check out for loose bolts and nuts, gears, brakes, tyres and etc. 

Third, always cycle in a group. Riding solo is fine but the more the merrier and you have backups. To scare wolves, you need wolves haha! Oh, remember to cycle in a line except when overtaking because it is safer and it looks cooler.

Fourth, obey traffic rules! Well I've seen some cyclists who think that they're the owner of traffic lights and roads. Bullshit my friend, bullshit. Cyclists were given priorities on the road but not for you to be the king of roads so cut the crap you childish nut buckets. 

Fifth, stay connected to everyone in your cycling group. This is to avoid someone being abducted by aliens. Whenever a car is approaching, scream out loud to notify your cycling buddies of incoming cars to act cooler for drivers to see. Jokes jokes jokes. 

Sixth, training. It is very common to get cramps but you can lower the chances of getting it by training your muscles often. If you have pain relieving spray, bring it along if you think you might need it. 

As a cross country cyclists, listed above are the things I find very useful. If you find this useful, please share this out to remind your friends on safe cycling. If you have any additional info for me to add in or enquiries, just leave your comments in the comment section.

To promote safe cycling, I am giving out a Cratoni Helmet with built in backlights to one lucky reader! I'll send it to you wherever you are! You can check out Cratoni's other products on www.cratoni.com. 

So, all you gotta do is:

1. Share this post out on your Facebook and include #nastyhappy
2. Like Nasty Happy's Facebook page
3. Be nasty, stay happy!

** This give away ends on 20th January 2015. Winner will be contacted via Facebook.

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How to stop Facebook game requests

Wadaaap peeps!

There are thousands of thousands of complains upon receiving multiple Facebook game requests such as Pirate King which is currently a major trend I assume. I've been playing it for awhile now and damn it, it is addictive as hell heh! I refused not to send out invitations because I know there will be a bunch of my friends who are gonna be going bonkers about it.

So, here's a guide on how to stop/block those requests without losing a friend. :)

Click on the small downward triangle arrow thingy on the right top corner of your screen, then click on settings. Then you'll find yourself in the general settings section, just clock on "Blocking" below the Timeline and Tagging tag. Here, you can see block app invites which means you can block invites from a specific friend. He/she is still in your friends list so no worries. Psssttt, he/she won't find out :/

To totally block an app, just go to block apps section and type in the name of the game you wish to block and from here on, you will never see any more requests of that specific game you hate so much.

See, it's easy as 1 2 3. I hope you find this useful.
If you have friends who complains about you sending requests, share this out to them!

As always, be nasty, stay happy!

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Guide to Bearded Dragons

Hello there again guys!

First of all, I would like to thank you a million for supporting nastyhappy.net. This blog wouldn't be possible without you.

So, I've done guides on getting your first puppy, now it's the Bearded Dragons also scientifically known as Pogona Vitticeps. They originate from Australia's desert regions. Bearded dragons love basking in branches, stumps or rocks and can grow 12-24 inches. Well I can go all day telling you their background but it'd be boring. Let's skip to the nice part!

Bearded dragons are awesome pets and they got their names from the bottom of their neck which turns into solid black when they're threaten or stressed out.

So, before getting one, you need to get the enclosure or which I like to call home. You can use any resources possible but I recommend Exo Terra (www.exo-terra.com). Be sure to check out their website for full product info. Below are the list of items needed to build a descent enclosure for your baby dragon.

1. Glass Aquarium (40-120 gallons) depending on the size of your bearded dragon. The bigger they get, the more space they need and they'll definitely be much happier :)
2. A heating and UVB/UVA bulb. Like I said, they seriously love sun basking. It makes them sexier
3. Calcium powder which will be mixed into their food as supplements so they can have stronger bones
4. A thermometer to monitor the heat and humidity which is very important to maintaining their health
5. Tank beddings such as paper, artificial grass mat and many more
6. Water bowl
7. Food bowl
8. Rock/Stumps/Hammocks/Hides for them to hangout on while basking   

Easy right? Next step is to choose the right bearded dragon. My suggestion, go with whichever you like or fell for at first sight.

They eat various stuffs. Juvenile beardies normally eat more mealworms, small crickets, dubia roaches and less vegetables. As they grow older, they consume more vegetables and less mealworms, crickets or even superworms. Just so you know, they love the crunchy stuffs and the juicy goodness of crickets and superworms.

Also, they love swimming in warm water. So do shower them at least twice a week in warm water. You'll also notice, each time they bath, they poop. It's normal because they're suppose to.

If you think you're ready, you are!

Here's a few picture of Richqi my beardie.

Richqi was pretty darn small
when I first got him.

Richqi's enclosure. This is at least what your beardie's enclosure should look like.

With the help of a dragon, I could rule the world. Joke joke :)

And there you have it! I'll be putting some videos of Richqi soon.

For any enquiries or requests, leave your comment in the comment section below or connect to us via e-mail or Facebook. I'll be more than happy to reply.

Go get your beardie now! As always, be nasty, stay happy!

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Dogs Breed Book Give Away!

It's that time again!

I'm giving out dogs breed book to two lucky readers thanks to Eukanuba. All you have to do is follow these simple steps;

1) Share this post out on your Facebook and include #nastyhappy and give your shoutouts!

2) If you haven't like Nasty Happy's Facebook page, go give it a thumbs up!

3) Be nasty, stay happy! 

4) Subscribe to the newsletter to keep up with future give away!

** Contest ends 20th January 2015. Winner will be contacted via Facebook.

No matter where you are in the world, I will send this book to you!

This give away is in conjunction of this post, check it out : 

http://nastyhappy.blogspot.com/2014/12/getting-your-first-pup.html

Also, a big thanks to Mabelstory for the handmade Nasty and Happy Chibis! Go check out her Facebook page ya'll!  https://www.facebook.com/themabelstory

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Getting Your First Pup!

Hey there peeps!

Thinking of getting a new dog as your pet or as I'd like to call them best friends for life, well you're in the right place. I remembered before I got my first pup, I bought tons of books on how to care for dogs. What I'm going to say here is based on my experiences with dogs. 

Here's a thought, why dogs? Is it because of their loyalty or is it because they're just cute? Well, either way, every dog needs a good owner. Provide your pets with proper attention and you'll get the same attention you deserve.

First, what breed of dogs do you wish for? What sizes? They can be as small as a teacup or even as big as a horse I suppose. If you're thinking of getting a big sized dog then you my friend need a big compound for them to run and exert their energies. You can't expect them to just sit in a cage and waiting for you to pat them. Even small sized dogs, they need to run and that's how they express fun.

If you're thinking of getting a dog and lock em up in the cage 24/7, don't even think of getting a pet fish. 

Second, did you know that you have to pay attention to their health which is very crucial for them to live a long life. Vaccinations and de-worming, food intake as well as environment are the factor you need to control when having a pet dog. You gotta make sure they get vaccinated according to the advice of your vet. Do not feed them with random stuffs, just like humans, they have allergies as well. For example, even feeding them bones could endanger their health because they might cut themselves in the process of biting and chewing. As for environment, as said, they need spaces, the proper temperature and even hygiene senses. If you're planning to let them live outside of your house, be sure to eliminate pests such as rats before doing so. Pests residues or bites can be very harmful.

Not forgetting, they need to be potty trained. It's not going to be as easy as it seem but once it is achievable. Puppies below 6 months old will be much easier to train. Mind you, puppies tend to bite on almost EVERYTHING. That's because their teeth are growing and it eases the pain when biting or chewing on stuffs. So be prepared to have holes in your shoes. Word of advice, go get a toy or artificial bones from pet stores for them to chew. 

Spaying and neutering is fine by me. However, I prefer not to meddle with their natural behaviour in which where they were born to be. So my solution is, instead of getting random genders, pick a gender if you're going to have more than one dog. By doing so, you do not need to spay or neuter them. I wouldn't like if someone meddles with my sexual organs so I assume they would feel the exact same thing. Nasty and Happy are both males. Still, the choice is yours. 

So, to summarize it;

• Identify your desired breed
• Making sure you have adequate space for your pup 
• Health - Environment, food intakes, vaccination & other form of medication
• Training - Prepare some sweet treats for them to be given each time they accomplish a task
• Spaying/Neutering (Optional)

Well, that sums about everything in getting a new puppy for the first time. I recommend adoption before buying. 

"They are an amazing creature because of their loyalty and obedience. They've changed my life. I did not adopt them, they adopted me" - nastyhappy.net

If you have any enquiries or guide requests, do not hesitate to drop me an e-mail.

Here are some pictures of Nasty when they were lil pups! :)

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