Happy Birthday Nasty!

Today is Nasty's 5th birthday.

Damn we miss him so much. He stayed with us for 3 and a half years since we got him. In Malaysia, dogs are not allowed in apartments. So if you're staying in an apartment, the only way to live with dogs is to make sure they're not a barker. As for Nasty, he is one hell of a barker alongside with Happy, they both go boom boom pow alot. 

Thus, we got complains from management and had to get rid of em. I was in pain, desperation, anxiety, depression but still I gotta find a way. Eventually things got sorted out now and then and both Nasty and Happy are currently living with my parents back in my home town. We miss them a lot, like a lot! Each time they see me when I go back, they go craaazeehhhh! That's why I got Happy, to accompany Nasty. Since born, Nasty was a home pup and never got exposed to other dogs or people. Happy then became his companion. They're like blood brothers.

So this post is dedicated to my boy Nasty. We love you so much. The only aim in my life now is to bring him back here united with everyone. Well that's it.

Once again thanks for being supportive guys, you are all awesome! Be nasty stay happy.

The day we fell in love with Nasty and brought him back home!

2 months old

He once had long long long fur.

Together they dominate my world.

He likes it rough

A picture of him last week

I love you Nasty, Dad.

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11 Common Excuses for Skipping Work!

Hi ya'll workaholics and lazybums!

Firstly, I would like to thank you for your support in sharing this website to the world. You guys are awesome! Today's post will be on common excuses for skipping work. Either being late or skipping work, these are the common reasons used by many of us which includes me myself. Yes, I admit, I've used at least 70% of the whole list in this post. The excuses I came up with may sometimes be real reasons and may not. So have fun!

1. No Electricity - "Damn boss! House no current. Can't use the hair dryer or the iron. I might be late for work or if the electricity doesn't come back, I will need to take a day off". 95% of you may have tried this.

2. Car Broke Down - "Eh boss, battery died. Asked a friend to fetch me to buy a new one and he is slow! Might not make it for work today but I'll try". "It was flooding yesterday and my car died on me and I need to take a day off to have it checked out". "TYRE PUNCTURED!!! Emergency leave today okay?". 100% of you tried this.

3. Woman Issues - If your boss is a guy, this would be a very very very good reason to skip work because he dares not to ask you "What woman issues?". 85% female used this excuse.

4. Migraine - "Boss, I have a major headache and I think it's evolving into a migraine. I need to sleep it off". 91% used this as an excuse :)

5. Wedding Ceremony - This excuse is damnnn popular in Malaysia. "My brother/mother/father/2nd father/sister/grandma/grandpa/cousins are getting married and I need to attend it". You have one hell of a big family. 80% Malaysians used this.

6. Security Issues - Well, I've used this twice. Frankly speaking, it worked. "I lost my wallet" and "There was a burglary in my house". I don't know about ya'll but hell yea it worked. It worked so well I had to create a scenario to tell my bosses next morning when they'll be asking "OMG are you alright? What happened?". 100% love using this.

7. Family Issues - "Boss, my dad/mom/driver is sick and I have to fetch my lil' brother/sister to and from school". "My sister just broke up and she is heartbroken, I have to glue her heart pieces back together". 100% of my colleagues used this. Haha! The relationship is hilarious!

8. Pet Emergency - "Something seems wrong with my dog/cat and I need to take em to the vet". I used this once but it was real. However, it'll work! :)

9. Sickness - It may be contagious such as common cold or flu without needing to visit the doctor or even be an embarrassing one like haemorrhoid. Common cold is common due to the conveniency. Tried a couple times and it worked like magic!

10. Car Accident - "Someone rammed the back of my car! I need to take a day off to settle this issue". Show up the next day with shining bumpers.

11. Left Behind - Assuming you're car pooling everyday. "I was slightly late and my friends left me behind. Gotta call a cab and I will be late okay byeee".

You're currently recalling back the moments you've used any of these excuses. Smile! You are awesome! If you've tried something else out of this list, let it out in the comments section below.
Share this out with your friends or colleagues! Once again, thanks for your support! Be nasty, stay happy peeps.

With love, Nath :)

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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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Travel Safe

Hi there you!

I don't like travelling, I love it! I bet you love it as much as I do. So, this post is about travelling safe and fun!

Travelling across the globe may seem fun but yea, you've gotta take risks as well. I wouldn't travel into a country with political warfare because it ain't exactly a wise idea. Even travelling to one of the most beautiful country in the world, masters of pick pockets are your worst nightmare. So, it is best to check out on current political or economical agenda of a country you plan on going.

Let's assume all of us will be travelling to Country A. We're gonna need tickets we can afford which in a way we need to take transit flights. The period of a transition can be as long as 3 to 24 hours. Just so you know, chances of you missing the flight is higher if the transition period is shorter or caused by interventions. Let's put it this way, we have 2 flights namely Flight 1, and Flight 2.

Flight 1 is scheduled to arrive at 10am and Flight 2 is expected to depart at 1pm. So, here's the perks, what if, so again WHAT IF, Flight 1's ETA (Estimated Time Arrival) is delayed/extended to 11pm? You're so doomed because you're definitely gonna miss Flight 2. So, to make it safer, always purchase flight insurance which would only cost a few bucks compared to losing hundreds of dollars.

Also, before travelling, earlier bookings of hotel will be way safer. Always read reviews of other customers' testimonials or experiences staying in a specific hotel. This is to avoid being ripped off or being totally disappointed throughout your whole trip.

Pocket money will often be an issue especially for budget travellers. So, do researches on cost of living/transportation/meal of the country you are going and always bring extra as it might come in handy. You could also prepare a small notepad where you'll list all your expenditures and remaining balance of pocket money.

Store your cash in various places such as underneath your shoe pads and hidden compartments around your luggage/backpack.

I friggin' hate my passport photo because I look as dull and crap like hell. No matter how much I hate it, I always take pictures of the front cover and important pages of my passport and save it into a dropbox or email. This is done so we can still access our documentation via the internet even if it is physically lost.
Here's another trick I learnt on how to find out if someone has intruded your hotel room while you were not around.

Get a strip of paper/string approximately 3-4 inches long.

While going out from your hotel room, place the strip of paper/string anywhere on the side of your door. Make sure it is not popped out too much that it is visible to others. If someone were to barge into your hotel room, the piece of paper would drop. So, when you return back to your hotel, if the paper is still intact, you're safe. I wouldn't wanna say if it doesn't :/

I'll put up a video of this guide pretty soon on our upcoming new Youtube channel.

For any enquiries or requests, leave your comment in the comment section below or connect to us via e-mail or Facebook.

Until then, be nasty and stay happy!

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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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First nastyhappy Post!

Hey there guys!

I am thrilled to be back into blogging again! Some of you may know me as I used to be a blogger at beyond-sights.com probably 8 years ago. I've always loved writing and by doing this blog, I can accomplish what I love doing.

Nastyhappy.net will basically be about everything ranging from food, travel, lifestyle, charities, to guides and many more! Well, I'm giving a new punch which is the nastyhappy.net give-away. I will be giving out vouchers, gifts, and many more to lucky readers so ya'll gotta' stay tune to any give-away updates. This goes to everyone, I mean everyone around the world! No matter where you are, I'll be posting the give-aways to you!

For starters, I am giving out "RM100 Parkson Vouchers" to one lucky reader. All you gotta do is complete these steps below:

1. "Like" nastyhappy's Facebook page. (You can do it on the sidebar --->)
2. Share this post on your Facebook and include #nastyhappy and your shoutouts!
3. Be nasty, stay happy!

Only 3 simple steps!

Contest ends 15th January 2015 and winner will be contacted via Facebook.

Happy feels like giving out more vouchers :/

There will be more give-away coming in by next week so be sure to subscribe to the newsletter and follow me on Facebook!

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