KOSTAS499

@KOSTAS499 (1624)

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Embarrassing moments

Porcospino @Porcospino (31366) • Denmark 9 Apr 13

Today my husband was chatting to one of his coworkers that he didn't know that well. They talked about their previous jobs and the places they had lived in the past. My husband is a shop assistent and he did his training in a...

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KOSTAS499 Better ask first! I think we all had momments like this. But we should stick to our opinion and say it without prejudice. He may be someone's friend and be a good friend, and at the same time a horrible manager/boss!

10 Apr 13

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Neighbour countries - which differences did you notice?

Porcospino @Porcospino (31366) • Denmark 9 Apr 13

Did you visit any of your neighbour countries? Which cultural differences did you notice compared to your own country? How were price levels compared to your own country? Our neighbour coutries are Sweden, Norway and Germany. If...

differences

neighbour countries

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KOSTAS499 We, Greeks, are a lot like Italians... Also, after so many years of Turkish occupasion we have some similarities with Turkey. Prices in Turkey are better, the price may be the same but you get more stuff/food. It is true that people who live near each...

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My son is finally moving out!!!!

bjc66bjc @bjc66bjc (6730) • United States 7 Apr 13

its bitter sweet for me because we haven't actually had a healthy relationship in 4 years...however I will be happy to be alone and the only drawback is that I have to find a place to move also be cause I can't afford this rent...

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KOSTAS499 The omen is fulfilled then :) Good luck to both of you, I hope you find a good house and as much peace in your life as possible.

7 Apr 13

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Charity scammers

Porcospino @Porcospino (31366) • Denmark 26 Oct 12

This year charity scammers have been a problem in my country. One man walked from door to door with a fake donation box. He claimed to be from the Red Cross, but that was a lie, and he intended to keep the money. He visited many...

charity scammers

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KOSTAS499 Oh yeah, all the time. So, I stopped giving. To anyone. It is not good because some might really be in need. But I can find someone I know needs help and do something.

6 Apr 13

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I saw some traumatising pictures while I was doing a task..

besweet @besweet (9867) • Ireland 26 Oct 12

Today, I was doing a task to boost my online earnings, which was about rating some images with possibly adult content, as appropriate or not. I rated a lot of pictures in order to finish the task and get paid, but some of them...

accidents

online tasks

traumatising pictures

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KOSTAS499 It happens sometimes that we see cruel images... It is hard to forget but time helps.

6 Apr 13

I think I am single again, should I call him?

besweet @besweet (9867) • Ireland 1 Apr 13

My boyfriend moved in the same city where I live in October and our relationship was great at first but after Christmas we started having many arguments. My problem was that I didn't see him enough, even though his new work...

breaking up

end of relationship

misunderstanding

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KOSTAS499 Isn't it tiresome when things get complicated? I would end it and get over with.

6 Apr 13

My uncle has the habit of pointing out small mistakes

roshigo58 @roshigo58 (4859) • Pune, India 31 Mar 13

Hi, One of my uncles has the habit to point out at very small mistakes of others. Small mistakes can be neglected. There is not need to find small faults in everything. He can't tolerate any mistake. He is not perfect and he...

my uncle

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KOSTAS499 My mother does that, I think it is a childhood problem. I think they somehow feel inferior and do it to feel better....

6 Apr 13

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If You Could...

Jennifer @LovingMyBabies (85127) • Valdosta, Georgia 4 Apr 13

I have often wondered if the people who get along here on MyLot would actually get along face to face...Then it brought to mind these other questions... If you could meet one person here, from MyLot what would you want to do...

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KOSTAS499 Lots of different countries here, so I would ask about their country, customs, religion and everyday life.

6 Apr 13

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Bringing back old memories

Porcospino @Porcospino (31366) • Denmark 5 Apr 13

A few days ago I wanted to buy a cup of coffee at the train station. There is a self service shop where where you fill your cup with coffee before you pay for it. It said on the sign that there where two different prices (a large...

memories

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KOSTAS499 I can't really tell you what triggers memories, but what I enjoy is surprises. Unexpected things/incidents that bring back memories that we have forgotten.

6 Apr 13

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Yesterday I have a small operation

roshigo58 @roshigo58 (4859) • Pune, India 5 Apr 13

Hi, I had a lump on my back since 4- years. But I didn't have any problem with it. But in last week it started paining and swelling. So when I went to visit my parents in Mumbai I consulted doctor. Doctor said that we have to cut...

minor operation

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KOSTAS499 It's good you are already feeling better. I hope this is the end of this matter. I have a surgery ahead, again, and it is not very big but important.

6 Apr 13

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Does Ink for printer freeze?

lady Di @lady1993 (27225) • Philippines 6 Apr 13

i am planning on buying new ink for my Epson printer since the colored ones will run out ink in a few days. I am thinking of buying the set- with the black.. Only 2 of the inks will be used immediately, while the other might be...

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KOSTAS499 No, no problem. But take a look at the date of exprire. Do not take off the the plastic wrap and the tape that lets the air in and you will be alright. Remember to prints something every two weeks because inks dry out if not used regularly.

6 Apr 13

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Eating habits in the past and now

Porcospino @Porcospino (31366) • Denmark 6 Apr 13

Were you a picky eater as a child? Or did you eat most things? How are your eating habits as an adult? I was extremely picky as a child. There were certain kinds of food that I liked and many other kinds of food that I didn't...

eating habits

picky eater

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KOSTAS499 I didn't really like most vegetables and beans. I used to hate eggplants, now I think they are as tasty as meat! Now I eat everything, except of some kinds of beans. Still hate them.

6 Apr 13

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Strike is going on but my son brought some goods from grocery shop

roshigo58 @roshigo58 (4859) • Pune, India 6 Apr 13

Today my son went to bring some food from hotel. But he saw the shutter of the grocery shop was half opened. So he bought some goods like wheat floor, oil, biscuits from that grocery shop. That shopkeeper is not willing to...

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KOSTAS499 It is good that you can find some goods. Get more as soon as possible. I hope things get better.

6 Apr 13

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Mistakes at work

Porcospino @Porcospino (31366) • Denmark 20 Mar 13

When I was living in Estonia I worked in a group home for adults with special needs. In the afternoons I worked in the weavery and that was quite far from the other buildings. I was there during the winter and the weather was very...

mistakes

work

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KOSTAS499 Lots of mistakes. But it is good if mistakes are made while you are working and because you are in a rush. It is very bad if you are just...clumsy! And make mistakes all the time. When I was working in a food market, I broke some wine bottles on the first...

20 Mar 13

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Tasty but not Healthy

rubyroy @rubyroy (824) • India 19 Mar 13

I love French fries,they are so yummy to taste, But sadly they are so poor in nourishment, When I was a teenager,I used to snack on them a lot on the sly, Till my mother caught me red handed one day on the act,with a war...

obese

unhealthy

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KOSTAS499 Fried food is not healthy at all. I was on a diet two years ago and the expert I was seeing wouldn't let me eat fried at all, so I got used to it and don't miss them now.

20 Mar 13

The First Time In Years...Weird.

Jennifer @LovingMyBabies (85127) • Valdosta, Georgia 5 Mar 13

My husband is now working for the cab company here, he started tonight. So, he is working the late shift. 5pm-5am. My mother asked if the kids could stay over night tonight because she wants to spend time with them... So, I...

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KOSTAS499 Relax and enjoy it...who knows when it will happen again...

5 Mar 13

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It's A Good Night...

Jennifer @LovingMyBabies (85127) • Valdosta, Georgia 1 Mar 13

I had 3 clients call me tonight for Childcare. And next weekend I already have 3 more coming, can't believe I am booked a week ahead of time! =) All of the kids are in bed now so I have a few minutes to be here before I go to bed...

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KOSTAS499 Great! And I'm sure it dosen't even feel like working. Good for you.

2 Mar 13

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A Pat On Tbe Back?

Patsie Hatley @Hatley (163781) • Garden Grove, California 1 Mar 13

Just thinking reading some discu ssions and responding that one of the greater aspects of my lot is that we can talk about how We are doing in breaking a bad habit whether its smoking or over eating or losing weight. I think its...

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KOSTAS499 Kind words of encouragement are always helpful, no matter where they come from.

1 Mar 13

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Do you think teenagers have it harder than you did ....

bjc66bjc @bjc66bjc (6730) • United States 26 Feb 13

when you were growing...I think they actually do because there are so many more distractions than I had..it just so much going on these days, cell phone, Ipad, computers, tablets etc just to name a few.. My life was just not...

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KOSTAS499 I think they have a better life, but they burn more brain cells and they do not have social skills.

27 Feb 13

Do you think teenagers have it harder than you did ....

bjc66bjc @bjc66bjc (6730) • United States 26 Feb 13

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KOSTAS499 I think they have a better life, but they burn more brain cells and they do not social skills.

27 Feb 13

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