Twinkle

@Teekaaa (11642)

India • Age 26

Joined myLot 8 years ago

Life is a combination of different emotions. But the thing is, to look at everything with a tinge of positivity :)

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Do you read your horoscope ?

Traceyjayne @Traceyjayne (5233) • United Kingdom 11 Aug

So I am a Capricorn…..represented by the goat. I actually feel that is quite apt for me seeing as I am as stubborn as one. I admit I do very very rarely read the horoscopes….i usually read mine , Capricorn , as I said, plus that...

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Twinkle High-five from another capricorn here! Yes, I'm quite stubborn too. My belief in horoscope keeps changing from time to time. Sometimes, I simply don't pay attention at all and other times, I really get into it, all of a sudden.

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Garlic

Always smiling @allknowing (153530) • India 26 Jul

No one likes garlic odour but it is amazing how useful it is in one's cooking as it adds great taste. The smell while caramelizing garlic fills the room making one hungry Have you tried adding ginger garlic paste to yoru...

versatile garlic

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Twinkle I love garlic for the health benefits it offers and at the same time hate it for the bad breath it causes...

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Thank God It's friday

Amj Reyes @Soobinah (169) 25 Jul

Thank goodness it's finally Friday! This week has been draining, with our department head piling on tasks and deadlines. Despite the stress, it's satisfying to see our projects come to fruition and know that my suggestions are...

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metime

restmode

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Twinkle Get enough rest and recharge yourself this weekend, so that you can give your best in everything that you do during the days ahead.

25 Jul

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Independent Vibes

Amj Reyes @Soobinah (169) 24 Jul

Initially, adjusting to this new environment was quite a challenge, but I'm gradually finding my footing. Fortunately, my office mates have become wonderful friends – they're not only supportive but also incredibly fun to be...

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Twinkle I feel you, my friend. I haven’t yet mastered this art, I haven’t really had the chance to test this, to see if I can actually handle independence well. About my day, first half of the day didn't go well because of my headache. Now I'm having some good time...

25 Jul

Juicy rasgullas

Always smiling @allknowing (153530) • India 24 Jul

They just melt in your mouth You need to have a sweet tooth to relish them Rasgullas are a speciality of West Bengal. There you will find almost anything that those with a sweet tooth will relish Paneer is the main ingredient...

rasgullas

west bengal speciality

sweet tooth

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Twinkle Everyone at home enjoys these rasagullas except me. Instead, I love gulab jamun more.

25 Jul

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Mosquitoe in my ear

Always smiling @allknowing (153530) • India 24 Jul

I had just gone to sleep and suddenly there was a mosquitoe crescendo in my ear. I did no know what to do I did not get up as I was cozily under the blanker but shook my head vigorously. It continued with its singing and I...

mosquitoe in my ear

that was a crescendo

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Twinkle That's actually so annoying when we're fast asleep.

25 Jul

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Late night snack?

April @thislittlepennyearns (65867) • Defuniak Springs, Florida 25 Jul

It's currently about twenty minutes after midnight here in my little corner of Florida. I was trying to fall asleep, and it just isn't going to happen. At least not yet. I cant' tell if I am really hungry or if its just because...

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Twinkle I don't reach for snacks in the midnight. It's very very rare. But if I do it would be banana or dark chocolate.

25 Jul

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Oxford Dictionary

Always smiling @allknowing (153530) • India 23 Jul

That used to be like a bible in our household . We have other versions of dictionaries too in our library. They are now languishing. I wonder if book shops have them for sale as I doubt anyone would want to buy dictionaries...

dictionaries

hard copies

no demand

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Twinkle Although everything is available online at our fingertips, students still find dictionaries beneficial.

23 Jul

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Life of a Millennial Girl first time living in a big city

Amj Reyes @Soobinah (169) 23 Jul

I never imagined that I would be living on my own at the age of 25. I have always had my parents with me, who took good care of me since I was a baby and even after I graduated from college. My parents provided me with everything:...

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Twinkle Breaking patterns when life demands transition can feel strange, uncomfortable and tough at first, but once we adapt, we discover a brand-new self. Glad that you're becoming more independent and adapting yourself to new things in...

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Adult Coloring Books

Amber @AmbiePam (102881) • United States 19 Jul

I was wondering how many of you guys used adult coloring books? I’m not sure when they became a big thing, but they sure seem to be now. I think someone bought me one, once.

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Twinkle I've never used one in recent times. I remember I've used them during my schooling days. I wish to have one now. I believe it helps us in a lot of ways. Whenever we're occupied with some creative activity we will never have time to think about unwanted stuffs....

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A very cool Sunday evening here!

Trebor Ika @Treborika (18069) • Mombasa, Kenya 20 Jul

Hi people from all over the world. I hope the going is so good and everyone is enjoying their time in my lot here. Today has been a very great Sunday with the most perfect weather ever here in my country. Of course the service...

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Twinkle Hi @Treborika Glad to know that you had a nice weather and weekend. Enjoy your dinner time with your family. Have a great evening and happy weekdays ahead.

20 Jul

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Ghee

Always smiling @allknowing (153530) • India 16 Jul

I get questions here asking about ghee. Let me explain Ghee is made from milk cream. Most Indian homes make it and use it. It is also available in stores. We used to make it in the good old days but these days the milk that...

ghee

made from milk cream

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Twinkle Ghee adds a great flavour to the food. We use it for lunch for white rice and sambhar. The taste gets enhanced to great extent making the dish extra special.

17 Jul

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It's even older than me

Zhang jing xuan @zhangxueying (3362) • China 7 Jan 24

The crab claw orchid at my parents' house has bloomed, and it usually blooms in winter. It is at least 50 years old, and this flowerpot was replaced with a new one 10 years ago.The original flowerpot was damaged due to too much...

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Twinkle Wow. It's very beautiful & glad to know it has been maintained really well that it lasts so long. Very vibrant it is.

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Good night, myLot!

Stacey @xstitcher (35514) • Petaluma, California 23 Jan 24

It's 9:28 p.m. by my computer clock, and definitely time to get to bed. Tomorrow is Wednesday, and I hope to get some things done around here--particularly cleaning-wise. Tomorrow night is Bible study and dinner at church....

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Twinkle Good Night, for now. I hope you get things done tomorrow as planned. All the best. Have a beautiful day tomorrow.

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The Happy side

aubrey @averygirl72 (38694) • Philippines 17 Jan 24

I know you know I'm going through one of the toughest time in my life. I thank God that despite all of these there are still happiness in day to day life. I'm happy every time visitors come to visit my mother and pray for her....

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Twinkle I really love the way you take things in a positive way. You will be blessed with a lot of happy moments in life. Take care. Have a beautiful day ahead. :))

24 Jan 24

I have to stay cool

aubrey @averygirl72 (38694) • Philippines 23 Jan 24

I have to stay cool at this point in my life. If I will not stay cool I will be very miserable in life. Right now I just said to myself that my mother is just like a baby. She needs milk, she needs diaper and she needs a lot of...

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Twinkle May God bless her with the best health as a gift of your calmness & patience. Plus, you are taking the best care of her. God bless you too!

24 Jan 24

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Kittu gets a free toy from Supertails.

Anindita Sengupta @aninditasen (17666) • Raurkela, India 23 Jan 24

I usually get food stuffs and medicine for Kittu from a well known online pet shop in India- Supertails. They sent a free toy for Kittu and he's very happy with it. He wants me to play with the toy with him. He wants me to hold...

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Twinkle Glad that Kittu got a toy to play with.

23 Jan 24

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How Much Coffee, Tea or Other Drinks Do You Consume Daily?

M Cheung @Beestring (15781) • Hong Kong 14 Nov 22

I drink one cup of Hong Kong-style milk tea with my breakfast every morning. It is a creamy and rich tea made from black tea leaves and evaporated milk. It is relatively high in caffeine. One cup of the drink contains as much...

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Twinkle I drink two mugs of coffee daily.

23 Jan 24

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About Friendship

M Cheung @Beestring (15781) • Hong Kong 16 Nov 22

With friendship, I think it's more about quality than quantity. It's good enough to have a few good friends that I love, trust and have a deep meaningful connection. I have many friends and acquaintances. Those can be my...

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Twinkle My friends circle is very small. Even I firmly believe in quality over quantity. True friends are those who not only be by our side in good times but they are those who extend their support even in our bad times.

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Brown Butterfly

aubrey @averygirl72 (38694) • Philippines 22 Jan 24

Life is really, really hard right now. I'm the only one in my family that don't have to go to work so I am assigned to watch over my mother at night. Yesterday she removed her NGT(nasogastric tube) because she is not comfortable...

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Twinkle Sorry to know about your mom's illness & your lack of good sleep. Hope the butterfly brings you good luck. Wishing your mom a quick recovery & take care of yourself.

23 Jan 24

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