KarenJohn

@KarenJohn (46)

India • Age 40

Joined myLot 17 years ago

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Cooking for ten people!

claire2327 @claire2327 (10) 29 Oct 09

Hello! I have ten people coming for dinner this weekend! :S What could I make that's not too complicated? Thank you!!

dinner

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KarenJohn Hi Claire, When you have so many guests coming in, its best to make rice. A rice dish made for maincourse can easily serve ten people. Take 8 cups of rice and make a pulao or vegetable fried rice. You could serve this with some chicken curry or vegetable...

29 Oct 09

How should we spend our college life

coke_china @coke_china (22) • China 29 Oct 09

Many people envy college students,the envy of university life.Because college life is corlorful,but why institutions of higher learning of university students,as I now do not feel any happy?Do you have this feeling and you think...

college life

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KarenJohn College years are the best years of one's life. It can give you memories that last a lifetime.Ofcourse bad memories come along too, but on the whole, friends and memories you carry along from college last you a lifetime. Some of my best friends are ones I knew...

29 Oct 09

Does prison stop people from commiting crime? I dont think so!

loneraver @loneraver (331) 19 Oct 09

I think not! I have had first hand experience from a silly mistake (drink related) and got a short stretch of a few months, now i was scared to death when we rolled up to the prison gates in the van from the courts but after a few...

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KarenJohn Prisons in India, atleast, are not the cool ones with internet,music or good food. Its miserable with poor living conditions. So people in India would'nt want to spend their time within the walls of a prison.. Cheers, Karen

29 Oct 09

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Are u fond of reading novels?

nitanelson @nitanelson (29) • India 28 Oct 09

how many novels have u read in ur life so far? I have few friends whose ONLY hobby is reading.. I am just the opposite I can never ever read books.. I sleep off while readind.. be it technical or any kinda books!!

novels

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KarenJohn Hey 'gurl' Our first encounter on MyLot.. :) So ur pretty active on mylot..but never told me! Anyway coming to novels.. i'm somewhat similar to u.. i can use my books as pillows to doze off. But if Im interested I do go to the library and pick up some...

29 Oct 09

beauty

dawyka3 @dawyka3 (34) • United States 17 Oct 09

Ok ive learned some crazy beauty secrets over the years like lemon juice to lighten dark spots or apple cidar vingar for weight loss is there anyone else that would like to share some more?

share beauty secrets

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KarenJohn Oh why not! I have so many tips.. and I feel bad for noticing this discussion topic only now. -Adding to the hair masks, I'd say avocados(butter fruit) mashed with a little olive oil can make a superb conditioner for hair. Keep it on for 15 mins and wash it...

24 Oct 09

Do eyeballs grow bigger as we grow older? or are they like that since birth?

kafueenu @kafueenu (1073) • Philippines 18 Oct 09

I have asked many about this, but they have varying opinions about this. So I decided to ask the world haha. I'm to shy to ask the doctor you know hahaha, I hope I can finally clear up this thought ^_^_^

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KarenJohn Hey kafueenu, I have some solid information about this topic. So glad to know you asked! This is from a doctor when I had gone for a regular eye check up. I wanted to check my eyesight to see if its alright. I had no past experiences of having a power or an...

22 Oct 09

What and who makes you conscious?

chaynezjapanez @chaynezjapanez (38) • Philippines 22 Oct 09

Hmm..sounds interesting, this really makes me think of different experiences and stories. I begin to feel conscious when someone is looking at my back whenever im doin something, specially when that someone is..hmmm..hihihi..(yah...

conscious

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KarenJohn Hey chaynezjapanez, I can completely relate to what you're saying. People staring at me used to make me conscious about myself all the time. Things like staring at the way I've dressed or looking at me from a distance used to make me feel odd sometimes and...

22 Oct 09

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Coffee in starbucks, are they worth the amount?

kafueenu @kafueenu (1073) • Philippines 16 Oct 09

Everytime I go to starbucks, I still have a hard time accepting the amount of the coffee there haha. I always think that I'm paying for the name of the shop, the experience, and the aura of the place haha.

coffee

starbucks

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KarenJohn Freshly brewed coffee from fresh baked beans with thick milk will taste superb. Personally, I feel, Starbucks is overrated. It hardly tasted like coffe.. If given a chance, I'd persuade people to go for home brewn coffee made and served with love in a...

19 Oct 09

How important is age to you in a relationship?

JessicaSearcy @JessicaSearcy (117) • United States 12 Oct 09

Some people say age is only a number, while others disagree completely. What are the do's and dont's of dating older/

age

relationships

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KarenJohn Hi Jessica, I think age would matter if its either extremes - too old or young. Otherwise it is the maturity of the person that decides if he is responsible or not. My fiance is the same age as me(11 days younger to me in fact) and he is so mature and...

13 Oct 09

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Anyone else have a cold?

3SnuggleBunnies @3SnuggleBunnies (16374) • United States 13 Oct 09

Well since our weather has taken to being pretty cold in the past couple of weeks. Everyone in my house has come down with some kind of cold. I think I have a light sinus infection as it doesn't hurt but the rest of the ick of it...

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KarenJohn Hey, Feel bad for you.. but cheer up, take a few steps towards beating the cold and you will be back to normal in no time. I do one or all of these to get me back on my feet! - a bowl of chicken clear soup - a dish of spicy crabs - a vaporiser or balm...

13 Oct 09

Who's u r favourite singer?

ranma1 @ranma1 (96) • India 13 Oct 09

Do u know akon? he is a wonderful gift from S.A.Just heard his song 'Beautiful' recently, but am addicted to it as i was seeing it for generations.Say abt

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KarenJohn Hello Ranma1, Akon is my favourite singer as well. I listen to 'Beautiful' atleast thrice a day. :) My other favourites would be Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Ronan Keating. There is another song of Akon, if you haven't heard it yet. It's called...

13 Oct 09

Nail Polish, Nail colours,

deepasubramani @deepasubramani (1074) • India 13 Oct 09

Hi my lotter,How oftenly do you apply nail shades or colours to your hands and feet. I apply it once in a month.

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KarenJohn Hi Deepa, Nail shades are so much fun to apply and can be a feel good factor.. I try applying nail colours whenever I can.. sometimes during weekends or once a month. I love the french tip and tried it out recently. What do u like? Cheers, Karen

13 Oct 09

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grrrrrr!

3cardmonte @3cardmonte (5098) 13 Oct 09

Someone (well more than one person) has pissed me off today! I'm not gonna go into detail, just suffice to say I am not a happy camper! I'm a lot calmer now than I was before, but I'm still quite angry!

anger

people

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KarenJohn Hello there, Chill.. don't let the anger get to your head. Why let anyone spoil our peace of mind.. Ive learnt that lately. I used to get mad at people and things but I'm making a conscious effort not to. Things I do : Speak about what affected me to my...

13 Oct 09

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How keep our face always fresh

deepasubramani @deepasubramani (1074) • India 13 Oct 09

Hi mylotters, How are you all. Can anyone tell me how to keep our face always fresh. i dont get facial done since it contains chemicals. i apply...

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KarenJohn Hi Deepa, Thats nice. Natural treatments are any day better than chemicals found in creams and bleaches that are used in facials. To keep your face fresh always, use a mixture of besan(gram flour) with milk for normal to dry skin or with curd for oily skin....

13 Oct 09

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Addicted to Farmville

kafueenu @kafueenu (1073) • Philippines 12 Oct 09

Yes! I am an addict hahaha. I just wish the money there is true and tangible. I'm still waiting for the expansion feature to come back. It still...

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farmville

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KarenJohn Hi Kafueenu,Do you get pink cows with strawberry milk? I had a brown one that gave chocolate milk:) Was a big addict of farmville sometime back, but not anymore. Got sort of saturated, it ain't interesting anymore.Moreover, its taking too much of my precious...

12 Oct 09

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I am fed up HELP

hwoarangpoy @hwoarangpoy (196) • Philippines 12 Oct 09

I do not know how many of you can relate but help I am in the verge of freaking out. I just could not take it anymore. My mom asked me to take care of my nephew while my younger sister goes to school. Even I have kids of my own...

frustratiom

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KarenJohn Dear hwoarangpoy, Although we try to empathize with you, its almost impossible for us to step into your shoes however, take a few minutes off and try to get to a quiet place where you could cool down and think for a while.Its important you stay calm to...

12 Oct 09

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Chicken Lover

reasco1 @reasco1 (299) • United States 12 Oct 09

Hello my mylot friends, I love chicken from Fried to Baked and Bar-B-Qued yes chicken is the best meat on the market and it is good for you as well. My Mom recently passed away and she would make the best Fried Chicken in the...

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KarenJohn Hello reasco1, Wonderful to know a chicken lover and a topic dedicated exclusive to chicken dishes! My fiance and I are total chicken freaks and love it in all its forms - fried, gravy, with rice,in soup,roasted etc. The indian cuisine has some really nice...

12 Oct 09

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How much water should one drink?

jjaywang @jjaywang (66) • China 12 Oct 09

Without taking in enough water,the body can be susceptible to disease.So, be sure to consume at leadt 8 glasses each day. the lost water must be

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KarenJohn Hey jjaywang, Its something I probably shouldn't be advising anybody about, cos I'm bad at it myself. But I'm working on it. Yes we need at least 8 glasses of water a day. As a start, I'm keeping a count of the glasses I drink so it becomes a habit...

12 Oct 09

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How Long do you sleep?

vinslounge @vinslounge (1295) • India 23 Sep 09

I have some of my friends who just sleeps for 4 to 5 hours a day and i really wonder how do they survive by having sleep for just 4 to 5 hours a day. Even during Sunday's, they sleep for not more than 5 hours. I need atleast 7...

sleep time

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KarenJohn Dear Vinslounge, Well, to begin with, each person has his/her own 'sleep' needs. I too wonder, how many of my friends can get away with jus 2-4 hrs of sleep and still be fresh and cheerful throughout the day. For me, it still is a good amount of 7-8 or even...

12 Oct 09

sinusitis

blue_raine @blue_raine (257) • Philippines 9 Oct 09

when i was in elementary and until now when i smelled cigarette smoke, smoke from cars, strong perfumes and dust i started sneezing and after that headache and runny nose... i always suffered from this, that's why i don't want to...

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KarenJohn Dear blue_raine, I can understand what you are going through. I've always had a perennial cold and running nose since childhood. I have no other go than to live in the city, but a few simple measures have helped me cope with the problem. - Try covering your...

11 Oct 09

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