Curlann

@annierose (21955)

United States

Joined myLot 18 years ago

The secret to a happy life is giving God the first part of your day..the first priority to your every decision..and the first place in your heart

Discussions (815)

Curlann's Discussions

Are Your English Skills Balanced?

Curlann @annierose (21955) • United States 26 Jan

Hi everyone! I’ve been thinking about how we learn English. Some people find reading and listening easier than speaking and writing, or the other way around. I’m curious about your experience. Are your reading and listening skills...

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10 people

Have You Tried These CEFR English Tests?

Curlann @annierose (21955) • United States 26 Jan

I recently took some CEFR English tests online and wanted to share my experience and get your thoughts. On the British Council EnglishScore test, which assesses grammar, vocabulary, reading and listening and shows your level from...

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8 people

Ever Slipped on Snow While Hiking?

Curlann @annierose (21955) • United States 21 Jan

Before that day, my husband surprised me with hiking shoes and an insulated jacket. He also packed food and water for our hike in his backpack. We didn’t eat breakfast at home, just grabbed a jasmine milk tea and a sandwich to eat...

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When Do You Do Mylot?

Curlann @annierose (21955) • United States 20 Jan

I was thinking about my MyLot routine and got curious. What time of day do you usually do your MyLotting? For me, I usually do it in the morning right after I wash the dishes. It feels like my little “me time” before starting the...

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12 people

Trying a Healthier Breakfast Today

Curlann @annierose (21955) • United States 15 Jan

I’ve been feeling a bit insecure since moving to the USA because I gained some weight and my belly feels bigger. So today, I decided to watch what I eat. For breakfast, I skipped rice and had: 2 boiled eggs, warm water, bread...

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Learning to Trust the Waiting

Curlann @annierose (21955) • United States 15 Jan

Today I took some time to reflect on the idea that life doesn’t always move according to our plans. Waiting can be frustrating, especially when we hope for answers or changes that don’t come right away. I’m learning that waiting...

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3 people

Some Days Feel Heavier Than Others

Curlann @annierose (21955) • United States 12 Jan

For those of you who have already read my previous discussion about my mom’s flight to the Philippines, I want to share an update. She flew back home last week and is now safely there. I would also like to sincerely thank all the...

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Thoughts I Never Got Answers To

Curlann @annierose (21955) • United States 6 Jan

There was a time in my life when a relationship ended without any explanation. No closure, no clear goodbye. Just silence.. It took me almost a year to truly move on. The hardest part was wondering what I did wrong and why I was...

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6 people

The Power of the Mind

Curlann @annierose (21955) • United States 29 Dec

They say we cannot change the world around us; only our own mind that can. True change begins within ourselves. When we shift our thoughts and perspective, we start to see life differently and respond in healthier, more positive...

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Eating More Veggies This Week

Curlann @annierose (21955) • United States 29 Dec

Yesterday, we went grocery shopping, and I decided that this week I want to eat more vegetables because lately we’ve been eating mostly meat. It’s also better for my mom since she’s a senior and has a harder time chewing. Today,...

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My Christmas Gift from My Husband

Curlann @annierose (21955) • United States 29 Dec

Feeling so grateful for my Christmas gift from my husband — a Samsung Galaxy smartwatch. This is my first time wearing a smartwatch, and I’m truly amazed by its features. It has a flashlight, alarm clock, and world clock, and it...

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My First Christmas Outside My Own Country

Curlann @annierose (21955) • United States 26 Dec

This is my first time celebrating Christmas in the USA. Sadly, before Christmas, we received devastating news. Based on my previous post, we found out that our baby had a slow heartbeat of only 87 bpm. The clinic asked us to...

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9 people

Mom’s Flying Home Alone and She’s Really Nervous

Curlann @annierose (21955) • United States 9 Dec

I just want to share something here about my mom. She’s flying back to the Philippines in a month, but up to now she’s still super scared about the flight. Her trip to the US was actually the very first flight of her entire life...

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4 people

Ever Had a Day Full of Mixed Feelings?

Curlann @annierose (21955) • United States 7 Dec

Last Friday was really a day full of mixed emotions for us. My husband and I started the morning with my check-up at the general doctor. They checked my weight, height, blood pressure, and asked about any pains I’ve been feeling....

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Finally Moving Toward My Comprehensive Exam

Curlann @annierose (21955) • United States 3 Dec

Yesterday, my professor asked me about my academic status. I told her I’d already finished all my subjects, and as far as I know, the only thing left for me is the comprehensive exam. Life just got super busy for me — work,...

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3 people

A Simple but Heartwarming Thanksgiving

Curlann @annierose (21955) • United States 2 Dec

I got really busy last week, so I wasn’t able to log in here on myLot for a few days. On Thanksgiving Day, my husband stayed home from work, and his sister called to invite us over for a small family celebration. Their place is...

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A Little Progress

Curlann @annierose (21955) • United States 24 Nov

Today, we went to our OB-GYN appointment. Our 2nd ultrasound was originally scheduled for November 26, but my husband wasn’t allowed to go to work late that day. He asked the front desk if we could move it to December, but they...

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Trying Something New

Curlann @annierose (21955) • United States 23 Nov

Last night, my husband signed me up for a Udemy class to keep me busy while he’s away—and it turned out to be a voiceover masterclass! I’ve always been curious about voiceover work, so I got pretty excited when he enrolled me. We...

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6 people

Dealing with an Unreasonable Neighbor

Curlann @annierose (21955) • United States 23 Nov

Yesterday, I received a message from my tenant who’s renting my lot in the Philippines. He uses the space for his small eatery business. Unfortunately, ever since he started operating there, one of the neighbors has been...

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Adjusting to the Cold Weather in the U.S.

Curlann @annierose (21955) • United States 20 Nov

My mom and I arrived here in the USA last October, and every day it just keeps getting colder. We haven’t been able to go out much because the moment we open the door, the cold air hits us right away. So most of the time, we just...

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6 people