applefreak

@applefreak (3130)

Singapore • Age 50

Joined myLot 19 years ago

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infection or cancer? i'm really worried now.

applefreak @applefreak (3130) • Singapore 18 May 12

For the past eight months or so, my girl has been having this wheezing cough. several visits to the vet all ended with the vet prescribing anti-histamines and steroids for asthma. it helped a little but the wheezing cough never...

lung cancer

lung infection

wheezing cough

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Another reason to text instead of calling

applefreak @applefreak (3130) • Singapore 8 Jul 09

came across this paragraph in a health magazine. it encourages users to send text messages instead of calling. i've included the paragraph below because i may not be able to explain it so clearly. it seems the radiation, no matter...

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4 people

What on earth happened to my fellow countrymen?

applefreak @applefreak (3130) • Singapore 25 May 09

i was at dinner yesterday and the waitress asked where i was from. when i told her i am a local, she was very surprised. i tried speculating what could be the cause but couldn't fathom the reason. in the end i asked her where she...

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4 people

What crisis? Japan firm sells diamond cellphones

applefreak @applefreak (3130) • Singapore 2 Nov 08

i came across this article and i was like 'wow'. a mobile phone that has 18.34 carats studded on it! this is like the ultimate luxurious phone literally. most phones are expensive because of it's...

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3 people

Lessons on life

applefreak @applefreak (3130) • Singapore 14 Oct 08

came across this in my email and felt i must share it here. have read a few discussions lately about how things are not going too well for some mylotters. hopefully this will cheer them up. at least offer them some hope that...

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how do you strike a balance

applefreak @applefreak (3130) • Singapore 6 Oct 08

i am now feeling kind of depressed and am pondering about certain issues. a friend just lost her brother to a heart attack. her brother was in his mid-twenties only. no prior medical history or complains of any sorts. he was gone...

enjoy life to the fullest

lost her brother

no prior medical history

pondering

saving for the future

strike a balance

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life is indeed unpredictable

applefreak @applefreak (3130) • Singapore 6 Oct 08

today is a depressing day for me. well, maybe the depressing part started yesterday. i was browsing through my usual forums when i chanced upon this thread started by a fellow forummer. this is a pet forum so we usually share...

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Do you redbull? I do but now I think twice

applefreak @applefreak (3130) • Singapore 16 Aug 08

came across this article and it really gave me food for thought. i know that drinking too much red bull is bad for me. however, this came as a real shocker. i rely on red bull on days that i feel tired and lethargic. it also helps...

cardiovascular

increase risk of heart attack and stroke

one can

red bull

strokes

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Bilingual? I certainly am not

applefreak @applefreak (3130) • Singapore 15 Aug 08

Most people I know always say that we are bilingual. Yes I agree that most of us can communicate in two languages. however, i don't consider myself bilingual as i've always believed that being bilingual means knowing two languages...

bilingual

communicate

native speaker

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eight lies of a mother

applefreak @applefreak (3130) • Singapore 23 Jul 08

reading this brought tears to my eyes. how true it is, the love of a mother. it is one of the greatest love in the world. i feel so blessed that i was given this love. to those who have it, treasure it while you can. to those who...

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What not to do with your credit cards

applefreak @applefreak (3130) • Singapore 16 Jul 08

came across this list of don'ts from a website. pretty useful information for those of us who holds a credit card. with credit card fraud so rampant nowadays, we couldn't really afford to let our guards down. do keep these...

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1 person

My Number One Money Saving Technique

applefreak @applefreak (3130) • Singapore 16 Jul 08

i came across this article at http://www.qotion.sg/my-number-one-money-saving-technique. this brings to mind the reason why some of us are here at mylot. other than the interesting discussions, i'm sure the money does play a part...

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Safe Online Banking Transaction In 6 Simple Steps

applefreak @applefreak (3130) • Singapore 16 Jul 08

came across this article on a website (http://www.qotion.sg/safe-online-banking-transaction-in-6-simple-steps). find that it's really useful information especially in this age of cyber-crime and identity fraud. i have seen many...

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1 person

medical insurance. do we really need it?

applefreak @applefreak (3130) • Singapore 16 Jul 08

came across this article (http://www.qotion.sg/tips-personal-insurance) and felt that i should share it with fellow mylotters. i've gotten basic medical insurance for myself. my family are all insured for basic medical expenses as...

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how much life insurance do we need?

applefreak @applefreak (3130) • Singapore 16 Jul 08

came across this article from another website (http://www.qotion.sg/tips-personal-insurance). i remember seeing a few discussions on how much life insurance should we buy. i'd like to share this article with fellow mylotters. do...

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referral to survey sites

applefreak @applefreak (3130) • Singapore 10 Jul 08

i'm not sure if this is allowed here at mylot. i participate in several survey sites. most of them gives points for every survey answered. these points can be used to exchange for vouchers or cash. some of these sites are local to...

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friends request

applefreak @applefreak (3130) • Singapore 8 Jul 08

i know this sounds ridiculous. i can imagine the disbelief on your face and the laughter that follows soon. i'm going to admit that i seriously don't know how to use this site. i was wondering how anyone gets so many friends. i...

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Package tour or free & easy?

applefreak @applefreak (3130) • Singapore 8 Jul 08

personally, i've never gone on a package tour before. the main difference between a package tour and a free & easy will be the transport arrangement. for a package tour, you are picked up from the airport and sent to the...

attractions

tourist attractions

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2 people

how do you decide on your travel plans?

applefreak @applefreak (3130) • Singapore 8 Jul 08

i believe we have gone on a vacation one time or another in our life. how do you make your travel plans? do you go to the travel agent and see what's on offer? or do you decide on a destination then check out the deals...

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1 person

Sleep Disorder - do you have it?

applefreak @applefreak (3130) • Singapore 1 Jul 08

this was a very new word to me until quite recently. i was on a trip with my partner when i woke up suddenly. i know he snores and it doesn't bother me at all. what woke me up was the realisation that he is not breathing!!! i...

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3 people