Andyvil

@Andyvil (793)

Philippines • Age 42

Joined myLot 14 years ago

Expectations will only lead to disappointment

Discussions (37)

Andyvil's Discussions

What have you done with your life lately?

Andyvil @Andyvil (793) • Philippines 16 Dec 11

Awhile ago I was thinking of the things that I have contributed to humanity. After doing some soul searching I realized I haven't done something good to improve humanity. It would be really great if I am able to do something to...

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1 person

Do we really need to give presents during Christmas?

Andyvil @Andyvil (793) • Philippines 12 Dec 11

In my country people usually give presents to their godchildren during Christmas. We also give presents to our niece and nephews during this season. If a friend gives us a present we usually feel obliged to give that person a gift...

christmas

gifts

presents

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2 people

Do you agree that Christmas is a season for rising bills?

Andyvil @Andyvil (793) • Philippines 12 Dec 11

I just finished checking my credit card bills and I realized that my bills are steadily rising. This usually happens to me during December. It was a good thing that I was able to notice this since I still have a lot of gift buying...

bills

christmas

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7 people

Why are things more expensive in poorer countries?

Andyvil @Andyvil (793) • Philippines 17 Oct 11

I live in the Philippines and things are more expensive here than on more progressive countries such as the US or Europe. I am into photography and I have been planning on purchasing a new lens this Christmas. I was browsing ebay...

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3 people

How do you combat procrastination?

Andyvil @Andyvil (793) • Philippines 28 Sep 11

I have a lot of things that I would like to accomplish but I really have a big problem with procrastinating those things. I have a lot of magazine and books that I wanted to read but whenever I reach home I always get tired and...

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2 people

Are you familiar with the proper grammar on your native dialect?

Andyvil @Andyvil (793) • Philippines 28 Sep 11

I've noticed that a lot of my fellow Filipinos are very conscious about proper pronunciation and grammar whenever they speak in English. Maybe its because english has become our second dialect that most Filipinos even though they...

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Are you brand conscious with your camera gear?

Andyvil @Andyvil (793) • Philippines 22 Sep 11

I have been into photography for a couple of years now and every time I my friends ask me what camera I am using they usually ask me why I did not pick a nikon or canon dslr. I have been shooting photos using an Olympus DSLR for...

camera brands

camera gear

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2 people

Has anyone here ever made money from file storage sites such as filesonic?

Andyvil @Andyvil (793) • Philippines 22 Sep 11

I frequently download files from these sites and I was wondering if anyone here has ever made money from these sites. I am curious since I also want to earn some extra cash if ever these sites are good ways of earning extra money....

file sharing

file storage

make money

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1 person

Are you a wise spender?

Andyvil @Andyvil (793) • Philippines 21 Sep 11

After reviewing my card expenses I just realized that I am not a wise spender. Although I only used my card for small expenses. I never noticed that it had already accumulated in a large amount. Last night I began tracking my...

expenses

shopping

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3 people

What gadgets do you consider as essentials in your life?

Andyvil @Andyvil (793) • Philippines 21 Sep 11

Technology has given us a lot of gadgets and every now and then new gadgets are introduced to us that eventually become essential. For me there are a some gadgets that I think is essential in my life. Cellphones are definitely...

gadgets

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1 person

Would you buy an affordable tablet as an ebook reader?

Andyvil @Andyvil (793) • Philippines 21 Sep 11

The couple of weeks I have been looking for an affordable ebook reader. I hate reading ebooks on my laptop since it gets hot and its not comfortable reading from my laptop while I am lying down in bed. I found some china tablets...

ebook readers

tablet

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2 people

What if death is really the end of your existence.

Andyvil @Andyvil (793) • Philippines 18 May 11

Yesterday I read an article about Stephen Hawkins theory about death as the end of our existence. It got me thinking about the possibilities if what he mentioned is real. If someone or some article will convince you that death is...

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3 people

Is it possible for Science and Religion to coexist?

Andyvil @Andyvil (793) • Philippines 18 Nov 10

I have been watching a lot of documentaries about science and religion and each time I dig deeper I can't help but realize but think about the truth about my religious beliefs. Although I am still a firm believer that there is a...

religion

science

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4 people

Whats your views about human cloning?

Andyvil @Andyvil (793) • Philippines 28 Oct 10

I just saw a documentary about genetics and the touched on the topic about human cloning. I can't help but think why religious organizations and a lot of government are against it. I personally think human cloning isn't playing...

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6 people

I have never been this excited in purchasing something before

Andyvil @Andyvil (793) • Philippines 7 Oct 10

Next week I am planning to purchase a new camera. I have been planning this for months now and next week will be the perfect time to purchase it. I have been thinking this over and over and did my research before deciding what to...

camera

purchase

shopping

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2 people

What are your year end goal?

Andyvil @Andyvil (793) • Philippines 5 Oct 10

The year is about to end and I have some pending goals that I would like to accomplish before the year ends. My first goal before the year ends was to buy a new DSLR which I would be doing next week. My next goal...

goals

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2 people

Do you believe that self motivating yourself really works?

Andyvil @Andyvil (793) • Philippines 3 Oct 10

I have read some articles about motivating your self and like talking to yourself in the mirror and telling yourself positive things will have a positive effect on you. As of now I really need some good positive vibes to motivate...

motivation

self motivation

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7 people

Would you rather enjoy now and save later or save now and enjoy later?

Andyvil @Andyvil (793) • Philippines 26 Aug 10

I always had a problem with saving or investing my money. Whenever I want something I always give in to the temptation and but that stuff. Although I don't waste my money on that particular stuff since I use it. I always think at...

expenses

savings

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4 people

Do you think vigilantes are a solution to rising crime rate?

Andyvil @Andyvil (793) • Philippines 16 Aug 10

In my place crime rates is slowly dwindling due to vigilantes wiping out most criminals on the street. Although this is already a drastic measure, I think people who constantly repeat the same crime every time they get out of...

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5 people

Are you willing to pay bigger taxes for better government services

Andyvil @Andyvil (793) • Philippines 15 Aug 10

This crossed my mind. I wonder if we filipinos are willing to pay bigger taxes for better services from the government. Services concerning not only public services such as roads, police and fire protection but such as health care...

benefits

philippines

taxes

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3 people