Raine38

@Raine38 (12387)

United States • Age 43

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Four Hours Before New Year's Eve

Bojel @jobelbojel (36790) • Philippines 31 Dec

I can hear firecrackers-- it was prohibited here but still people are hard-headed homeowners. My sister is busy preparing the food. It is my turn on the kitchen in a bit. My brothers and cousins set up the karaoke. They are...

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Raine38 Happy new year there! It's only the morning of the 31st here. It's crazy how time zones work - my family there have been greeting me, and makes me reminisce how different the celebrations there are.

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Friday the 13th

LK2018 @Letranknight2015 (52550) • Philippines 12 Dec

This late morning I got rid of the trash but before that I caught another rat. It seems that recent drainage pipeline renovation shooed a lot of rats that some of them went to our home. In fact, after my post my dog caught another...

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Raine38 Wait, what? You ate a snake? Why? Looks like the pipeline work is in poor timing. Shouldn't they do it during the summer? If I remember correctly, it's still rainy there these pas few months.

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Got Interviewed.

rakski @rakski (149387) • Philippines 8 Dec 24

In my city, we have to get an ID that identify us as a resident there to get all the benefits. The benefits include free consultation and medicine at the health center (as long as available), free grocery packs every Christmas....

got interviewed

makatizen

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Raine38 Nice, at least that's one thing checked off your list of things to do. When you said you were home interviewed, does that mean that they actually send someone in your home to interview the household members?

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Maximum savings

Angie @andriaperry (118691) • Anniston, Alabama 8 Dec 24

If y'all remember I used to be an extreme couponer until the stores stopped doubling coupons due to people abusing the coupons. Well I've been back into using coupons.Yesterday I took advantage of the weekly buy one get one free...

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Raine38 Wow, you got good savings right there! I want to be a couponer as well, but unfortunately in our small town, we have very limited shopping options that take these coupons.

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Have you wrapped any Christmas presents yet?

snowy @snowy22315 (199823) • United States 8 Dec 24

I am going to wrap my first today. Well, I did give some items for Christmas to sis and fam, and one thing to take up to Erie with them. However, since I was ill, I just put them in gift bags. I will authentically wrap at least...

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Raine38 I have wrapped some, but I still have some items that I am waiting to be delivered. But the most important ones aka the husband's gift is already safely tucked, wrapped and secured under the tree.

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Doing the Happy Dance

TaxiLady @Ghostlady (2096) • United States 8 Dec 24

I found the Dongle for my new wireless keyboard/mouse. I knew it was here somewhere as I never throw away anything that is connected to the computer. I store them..just in case. I plugged it in and it is working. YES! The wired...

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Raine38 Nice, glad you found it. This is one of the reasons why I am team-wired when it comes to some tech: earphones, chargers, keyboards, mouse. I know that wireless offers convenience and flexibility, but there are times that I just cannot be bothered having...

8 Dec 24

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what makes you "different"?

Yumeko @aureategloom (11025) • Bosnia And Herzegovina 6 Dec 24

i noticed that many of us usually post about food and stuff happening in our lives. i remember this used to "bother" me before because there's not much to discuss there, but i realized that doesn't matter much. we're all trying to...

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Raine38 I would like to think I bring engagement here And of course I have been told that I have some of the craziest stories, things that are happening or happened in my life that are so weird that you can't make it up. Other than that, please don't...

6 Dec 24

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I want to know how would you respond to this person

@n.J @Iam_jauntyjen (5411) 19 Nov 23

My 8-year-old daughter, despite being born in the Philippines, speaks English fluently. Her cousins and friends around our old neighborhood also speak English. You can hardly hear her cousins and playmates speak Tagalog. Suffice...

language

english language

eavesdropper

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Raine38 I know this is an older post, but this resonates with me somehow. I have no kids, and I am originally from the Philippines, but I would say I have a very good grasp of the English language. I have to, I am doing HR as a profession, and I am married to an...

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"My philippine old friend"

Lee anne @prexie (374) • South Korea 20 Nov 24

i went to mall today , and i saw my old friend, they having lunch inside the korean restaurant, i dont actually eat pork but my friend insisting me to eat but really i cant because we are religious and eating pork is forbidden,...

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Raine38 Thank you for appreciating our eagerness and friendliness! I guess it's just our culture, our core to be hospitable and warm. Some people do not like that, some do like you.

6 Dec 24

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He is Three.

rakski @rakski (149387) • Philippines 5 Dec 24

Yey! This not so little boy turns 3 today! Why not so little? Because at 3, he weighs 25.5 pounds or maybe more. He is the son of hubby's nephew. He is the only baby near us so definitely he is the apple of our eyes. He doesn't...

he is three

birthday

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Raine38 Happy birthday to your nephew! What cute boy, kids do grow up so fast. One thing they are just babies, next thing you know they are taller than you!

5 Dec 24

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It's been 3 months!

Angie @andriaperry (118691) • Anniston, Alabama 4 Dec 24

I can't hardly believe 3 months has went by, so much has changed. In a previous post I mentioned that I had to quit my job, let me tell you it's the best thing I ever did! On Labor Day I got a call for an interview, the next day I...

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Raine38 Congratulations, looks like you are to break free from that old job that has plagued you. A toxic work environment can take a lot from you, and for those who were unfortunate enough to not find anything else for them, they either get physically ill or are not...

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Unplanned Power Outage

Bojel @jobelbojel (36790) • Philippines 4 Dec 24

I've been busy this week that I can only post my Christmas tree photos. Yesterday was my interview with the recruiter. He will notify me on the next process. If I pass, I will talk to the hiring manager. Last night after the...

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Raine38 Your year-end party is quite early, but it is convenient that people are not yet on Christmas breaks or busy attending personal parties. It's actually a good timing. What position or level are you internally interviewing for? Wishing you good luck!

5 Dec 24

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Surprise from my aunt

G @freelancermariagrace (28874) • Philippines 4 Dec 24

Yesterday, my younger sister sent me a message on Messenger, asking me to create a grocery list. Our aunt, who lives in New Zealand, is going to send some money for our family so we can buy groceries for Christmas. I was over the...

surprise

groceries

grocery

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Raine38 That is awesome, I am glad to hear that you get some support from family. Yes, plane fares are indeed very expensive. I visited my parents there in the Philippines last September, and it cost me about $4k. It was worth it though because I had premium seats for...

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What Sport/s Do You Used To Play?

larish @larish (2263) • Philippines 5 Dec 24

What sports you are engage in when you are younger? Me, I used to play volleyball but can no longer play now. I can no longer run after the ball (hahahah!) the way I used to be. I do miss playing volleyball, it is now a good...

sports

volleyball

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Raine38 I also used to play volleyball. Despite me being short, I used to be able to do spikes. Now, I cannot even do a proper serve. Right now my husband is trying to get me into pickleball, as it's ore low impact and still gives a good workout. I have...

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Teachers are very important.

askme123 @askme123 (6223) 5 Dec 24

With the degradation of some modern day family units.The good teachers are the ones who are raising some children. Teaching them right from wrong. I heard of a case where a child was being molested at home by her stepfather. She...

teachers

family

children

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Raine38 This is why they say that good teachers are practically second parents with the way they are able to make a difference to a child's life. If the child's household situation is not ideal, they can find the school to be a safe place. Teachers, especially those...

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Dandelions

Always smiling @allknowing (153926) • India 4 Dec 24

I would not like to consider dandelions as weeds as they are edible and pretty too They do not grow here but would love them if they did. Rather than have weeds that do not flower I would prefer dandelions any day I know...

dandelions

some call them weeds

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Raine38 We consider them weeds around here, but I don't think we are actively trying to get rid of them during spring and summer - at least here in our small town, I believe. They help in pollination and from what I hear are a good source of food for butterflies and...

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Is it worth it?

askme123 @askme123 (6223) 4 Dec 24

So many persons with degrees and masters in call centres or teaching.They deserve more salaries based on their qualifications. Was it really worth it to spent so much money to be lawyer, doctor and engineer when so many places are...

education

salary

pay

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Raine38 That is a hard one for me. I think it depends on what one wants to do in life - some would find value in obtaining formal, higher education. Then again some will find themselves doing something that does not really require any degree. I would say those who end...

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Making a little progress...

Stacey @xstitcher (36915) • Petaluma, California 4 Dec 24

I looked some gnome cross-stitch patterns online and figured out how to do a hat and stuff. It's not going so bad, I just need to make sure I have all of the embroidery floss colors that I need. It's 2:16 by my computer clock,...

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Raine38 Looking good, I like the font style. I used to do cross-stitch too, but is currently gravitating towards crocheting. Or more accurately, learning how to crochet. Are you meaning to gift your work to someone?

4 Dec 24

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Christmas Party

Jaycee @fivecandles (438) • United States 4 Dec 24

So, those who know me know I do a kick a** Christmas party every year. Friends, family, food, and awesome games. I set up a bunch of the "minute to win it" games (if you don't know what that is, there's a TV show called Minute...

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Raine38 I vote for doing it all the same but lesser food. I cannot see why it will not be fun still. I think there will be no Christmas party for my husband and I this year, or a party that we will attend because we are planning for a destination Christmas...

4 Dec 24

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Narcissistic Personality Disorder

askme123 @askme123 (6223) 4 Dec 24

Has anyone been hurt by a narcissist? It is something you will never forget. These persons are vultures.They rob every happiness from your life.They get pleasure from seeing you suffer. Avoid these type of people at all cost. They...

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Raine38 I am so sorry to hear of your experience, that is very awful. I cannot imagine how one person can get satisfaction from hurting other people, and taking advantage of those who trusted them. I can say that I have been subjected to a narcissist before, someone...

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