Shiva

@Shiva49 (28882)

Singapore

Joined myLot 11 years ago

Professional accountant with a passion for expressing opinion on topics that are relevant to ordinary folks across the world.

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First One of the Season

Juliaacv @Juliaacv (57526) • Canada 18h

Good morning and happy Friday everyone. I'm home from work today. Yesterday I attempted to work, but only lasted a couple of hours as I was feeling rotten and it progressed quickly. I have my first head cold...

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Shiva I have yearly anti-flu vaccine that helps in reducing the severity of the cold/influenza. Sorry it was quite severe for you and hope the cold pill does its work.

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Is everything getting more expensive again?

Abiodun Adekoya @septabchips (1764) • United Kingdom 17 Sep

I keep seeing news about energy prices going up again, and it got me wondering how much people are actually noticing it in everyday life. Fuel, electricity, heating, groceries and even the cost of getting things delivered can all...

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Shiva It is a reality now everywhere. The fuel prices have not only shot up but also not easily available with the Strait of Hormuz closed. The poorest are the sufferers as most countries rely on imports of fuel. Cannot the big leaders think of the poor for a...

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Do you need an alarm clock?

Toni @toniganzon (81077) • Philippines 17 Sep

I don't remember the last time I had mine on. I simply don't need it. My body wakes up when it must at the time when I should. Even as a kid, I had no difficulty waking up, no matter how late I sleep. The only time I would...

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Shiva For me too, I don't need an alarm to wake up unless I have to get up early for a trip. Nowadays, I have phone alarm to do the job.

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Making a Change.

DE @DaddyEvil (178602) • United States 17 Sep

Pretty buys me a Caramel Protein Shake (Equate brand) normally. I don't know how much they cost, I just drink one once in a while when I'm hungry but nothing sounds good. This... morning? I think it's morning, at least, she gave...

protein shakes

equate

oikos

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Shiva At times I experiment with another brand just to compare. Pretty might have done so too. It is better to stick to Equate brand as Oikos does not suit you.

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Should you eat food before you pay for it ?

Traceyjayne @Traceyjayne (13902) • United Kingdom 16 Sep

So my question is .... Is it okay to eat food as you walk around a supermarket whilst doing your shopping then give the empty wrapper to the cashier so that you can pay for the items you have eaten ? My cousin drank some orange...

food

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Shiva I do not think it is right to eat food inside supermarket before paying for it. I have not seen anyone doing it.

17 Sep

My Last Grandma Died.

rakski @rakski (161583) • Philippines 16 Sep

Actually she is the youngest sister of my my grandma. She died today. She's going to be 103 years old this November. She has a big family, lots of children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. I say she lived her life well....

my last grandma died

lola belen

passing away

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Shiva RIP. She has had a fulfilling life with many children, grand children and great grand children. A long life indeed.

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Are You Kidding Me?

The Horse @TheHorse (240680) • Walnut Creek, California 16 Sep

I just absorb the rising cost of gas and groceries. Are you able to do the same? I am a middle class American who was smart enough to match any money I made with money from my employers. Retirement looms ahead for all of us. I...

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Shiva And the rest of the world is suffering due to the closure of Strait of Hormuz. Talk of waking up a sleeping tiger or opening a can of worms. All are held to ransom and scrambling to live another day. I really wonder what hope for our children!

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Biopsy Results

Marie @Tampa_girl7 (54702) • United States 16 Sep

I got my thyroid nodule biopsy results yesterday. I was greatly relieved that the nodule is benign. The report came to my medical app. I haven’t heard from the doctor yet. Not sure what comes next, but hope to find out what is...

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Shiva What a relief! I recall the same feelings forty years ago and had surgery to control thyroid function which was hyperactive leading to weight loss, excessive heartbeats, and hand termors.

17 Sep

Double trouble

Judy Evans @JudyEv (388422) • Rockingham, Australia 15 Sep

Yesterday we went looking for wildflowers at Whiteman Park. We saw very few but that’s okay. We’ll have plenty more opportunities. I took this photo of two introduced plants which have created a lot of headaches throughout much...

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Shiva Burmese Python comes to mind. These giant snakes from Asia introduced in the Everglades, Florida, and have caused major drops in local mammal populations.. It is not easy to get rid of invasive weeds.

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Should I Make a Claim or Not?

LooeyVille @LooeyVille (67) • United States 15 Sep

You've no doubt read about my getting "spit" on while getting a massage and the resulting cold sore (herpes) as a result. I feel as though they owe me something for damaging me as herpes will be permanently in my body now and may...

claim

bodily injury

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Shiva It is only right that you pursue this matter as it has left a permanent scar/scare in you. I have taken Shingles vaccine which is said to give protection to a certain extent against herpes.

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Out like a light

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (170621) • United States 15 Sep

I had appointments all day. I came in the house, put groceries away and sat down at the computer. As I touched the keyboard, I heard a pop. My assumption was that the internet went down. I was wrong. It was the entire electrical...

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Shiva Happy that you got back power in ten minutes. They might have taken into account the worst case scenario and played it safe.

16 Sep

Please don't ask me a question if you don't want me to answer honestly

Jimbo45 @Ineeddentures (44830) 15 Sep

Please don't ask me a question if you don't want me to answer honestly Long story short Woman in hot tub asks me what I thought of her ill fitting bikini and asked me if i thought she looked hot Clearly had to much Prosecco...

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Shiva A tough situation to be in like in a competitive job interview where you are tested for your character! You did wriggle out of a tricky encounter.

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A very full afternoon--hurry up and wait.

Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (63078) 15 Sep

For the son, not for me. Right now, he is on a telehealth appointment with what he calls the ''vampire'' that calls from the treatment center. That shouldn't take very long. This afternoon he has an appointment at one complex...

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Shiva Not an easy time but who does not want to do our best for our children? The waiting is tough though we have social media if it gets too long.

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I'm Trying Dark Chocolate

LooeyVille @LooeyVille (67) • United States 15 Sep

You all know that I have a chocolate addiction that I'm trying to kick. Someone suggested trying dark chocolate to try to wean off of it altogether. Allegedly dark chocolate is less bad for you and may contain a few helpful...

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Shiva In fact, I like only dark chocolates. 92% is too high. I like 70% which is in the Goldilocks Zone!

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Experimenting with Indian Food.

The Horse @TheHorse (240680) • Walnut Creek, California 15 Sep

As many of you know, I like Indian food. I haven't been to my local Indian "all you can eat" lunch buffet in over a year, but I get some good frozen Indian food from Trader Joe's every few weeks. Recently, I was doing business in...

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Shiva We go for promotions at times if they catch our fancy. I like Chinese and Thai food too, only vegetarian.

16 Sep

A Me Day

Juliaacv @Juliaacv (57526) • Canada 15 Sep

As many of you know, I work full time still. I took today off as a paid personal day. Today is one such day. It's a Julia day, all to myself. Well, for what I would like to do with the day is a more accurate description of...

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Shiva It turns out to be a nice and needed break from work for you. I am retired now and look back at such days which were so welcome away from the routine. And nothing more relaxing than time with children!

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A little quail family

Judy Evans @JudyEv (388422) • Rockingham, Australia 15 Sep

We visited my sister yesterday and I was very tempted to walk off with this cute quail family. When we were young and riding our horses on the farm, quails might suddenly take off from in front of our ponies, causing them to shy...

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Shiva Looks like made out of plastic! Varieties galore in creation.

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All wired up

Judy Evans @JudyEv (388422) • Rockingham, Australia 14 Sep

Yesterday we went to visit my sister but on the way we called into Whiteman Park. This large public area has an amazing motor museum, numerous playgrounds, dog parks, barbecue areas and some small shops. I liked this lady who was...

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Shiva Obviously the netting lady has come to stay. Glad you had a nice time meeting your sister and at the park.

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Have you travelled this late summer in another country?

Thelma @thelme55 (79802) • Germany 14 Sep

I have. I went to Milan, Italy with my 2 Filipina friends. It was only a 4 days visit and we had a blast exploring the city. Although our hotel with buffet breakfast was far from the city of Milan, we still enjoyed travelling with...

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milan

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Shiva Happy that you had a blast of a time with friends. I recall my visit to Rome ten years ago and to the Vatican city. Sistine Chapel ceiling paintings were mind blowing.

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One flower or a great many?

Judy Evans @JudyEv (388422) • Rockingham, Australia 14 Sep

I have to show you another wildflower which looks like a pretty simple daisy but, if you look closely, it is so much more. There is a base of petals although their botanical name might be sepals or something else. The centre...

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Shiva Yes, I can see the tiny blossoms. The side effect of some drugs can lead to serious issues. Some rely on Google and try to self heal. I try to avoid meds unless really needed.

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