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juneramir @juneramir (334) • Philippines 6 Aug 10

Like there is no bread without holes, there does not exist a family without family problems. All members in the family cannot be alike. Thus the differences in nature give rise to difference in opinion which leads to conflicts or...

family

family problems

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barneyjjones I agree with sibling rivalry as well, take for example, one of the oldest bookstores and educational supplies shop in our city is owned by a family. It has been there even before I was born and last year, we thought they were just doing some renovations, they...

26 Sep 10

barneyjjones @barneyjjones (63) • Philippines 26 Sep 10

I have a friend who is 29 years old, single and still living with his parents. He keeps telling me that is so frustrated with the fact that by now, he should already have had a family of his own and not having to be the one...

family problems

independence

single

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barneyjjones I agree barehugs, I'm probably just trying to take control of the situation without thinking that he has his own life and that he is entitled to make his own decisions. Anyways, I already did my best to give him my advise, I'll just wait for him to decide for...

26 Sep 10

barneyjjones @barneyjjones (63) • Philippines 26 Sep 10

I have a friend who is 29 years old, single and still living with his parents. He keeps telling me that is so frustrated with the fact that by now, he should already have had a family of his own and not having to be the one...

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careguarden @careguarden (5670) • Philippines 23 Sep 10

I saw the other Nationality that they love eating burger all the time better than the rice. But in our country, i think, all Filipino love to eat rice just like me. I love to eat rice because I felt my tummy is satisfied if I eat...

food

meals

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barneyjjones Hi there, I'm also a Filipino and I'm used to eating rice with every meal. For me to be fully satisfied I really need to eat rice, I've tried eating burger for meals however, it gives me a different feeling of fullness, unlike when I am eating rice. I guess...

23 Sep 10

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rosepedal64 @rosepedal64 (4188) • United States 5 Jul 10

Hello my good friends of mylot. I have started this discussion to see if I can learn some tricks or tips on how to get over my fear. I love to swim and be in the water. My problem is that I afraid to learn how to swim. I can't...

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barneyjjones No problem rosepedal, good to know I was able to help in some way. Good luck and pm me if you're already a good expert swimmer.. LOL.. God bless!

16 Jul 10

ladynetz @ladynetz (968) • Canada 16 Jul 10

I always have a goal in mind. Once I achieve it, I set up another one, and so on. There is never a moment that I relax. Always on the go. And if I have nothing to do, no goals set, I feel bored and depressed.It's just me or it s...

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barneyjjones Same thing for me.. I always feel like I'm not going anywhere without setting a goal. This includes the small things that I do everyday like cleaning the house, watering the plans, etc. I don't always write these but I already have a vision on what it will be...

16 Jul 10

LIENROSE @LIENROSE (910) • Philippines 11 Jul 10

through prayer, God has provided a very special way to relate to Him and share our lives with Him

praying

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barneyjjones Yes, I do feel that I am talking to God when I am praying, there are times when I feel like no one is there to listen to me, but I just concentrate and let that special feeling be in my heart and continue praying. Faith is the key to communicate with God,...

12 Jul 10

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barneyjjones @barneyjjones (63) • Philippines 11 Jul 10

Two years ago my cousin, who was then about 7 years old was hit by a car while playing with his friends. He literally went under the car and was supposed to have been rolled over by the tires, but this is something you wouldn't...

accident

faith

holy spirit

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barneyjjones I am glad to know that they are all ok despite what happened, It's really great that we recognize these blessings that come to us and are thankful for it, some people may call it luck but I would still call it an act of God, as long as we believe, these...

11 Jul 10

barneyjjones @barneyjjones (63) • Philippines 11 Jul 10

Two years ago my cousin, who was then about 7 years old was hit by a car while playing with his friends. He literally went under the car and was supposed to have been rolled over by the tires, but this is something you wouldn't...

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cheatedaphrodite @cheatedaphrodite (810) • Philippines 9 Jul 10

Do you think that the library is still useful today knowing that we can easily access the computer as our library? Do you still use the library as your place of reference these days?

books

library

pc

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barneyjjones I agree with you.. Even if there are a lot of information available on the internet, not all books have electronic equivalents right now and I also find it easier to do research if I have the books with me. The Internet is sometimes very unreliable as well, so...

9 Jul 10

smartjack @smartjack (520) • India 6 Jul 10

I left my Job to start my Business. I felt that it was useless working for someone for your whole life and then in the end when you retire you have to survive on whatever you have saved your entire life which would be too little....

business

job

satisfaction

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barneyjjones Yeah, I'm actually planning on starting my own business as well but I am still on the process of earning the capital. What I want to do is to establish my business first before I quit my job because right now, I am the breadwinner and without my job, we don't...

6 Jul 10

rosepedal64 @rosepedal64 (4188) • United States 5 Jul 10

Hello my good friends of mylot. I have started this discussion to see if I can learn some tricks or tips on how to get over my fear. I love to swim and be in the water. My problem is that I afraid to learn how to swim. I can't...

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barneyjjones Hi there, I had the same problem before when I still learning how to swim. I was very nervous and really afraid when the water will reach past my head. I just don't like it when I am underwater already. My cousin helped me learn how to swim. The first thing we...

5 Jul 10

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silvercoin @silvercoin (2101) • Lithuania 30 Jun 10

With respect to all my senior friends here, I don't mean to abuse anyone.But this old lady who lives next to me...she never tells her children and her grand-children that she's not able to live alone anymore.We neighbors can...

ill

not able to live alone

old

people

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barneyjjones I feel sorry for her but I won't know what to do as well of I was her neighbor. I'd probably start of with helping her on my free time, like what you did, but then it can't go on like that forever. Maybe the best thing to do is to tell her children or anyone...

30 Jun 10

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fayas123 @fayas123 (229) • Sri Lanka 21 Jun 10

I am now conducting a research for my studies. Tital is The roal of of quality in consumer purchasing decision. Sample is 200 consumers. Questionnaire contain 30 yes or No questions. If you have any experience please shear with...

my research

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barneyjjones I have always been a person who would opt for quality instead of quantity when buying things. When I purchase something, i want it to be of good quality even if sometimes I have to pay a higher price. I know some people may think that buying the things of...

21 Jun 10

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kingparker @kingparker (9673) • United States 20 Jun 10

This morning, I watch on the CNN channel, there is a brief report about a 56 - years old man open fire on his stepdaughter' family in a fast joint restaurant in California. What a tragedy happen again in the recent years. Gun...

california

gun

shooting

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barneyjjones Good point there, I just wish that we can still go back to a peaceful world.. :(

20 Jun 10

kingparker @kingparker (9673) • United States 20 Jun 10

This morning, I watch on the CNN channel, there is a brief report about a 56 - years old man open fire on his stepdaughter' family in a fast joint restaurant in California. What a tragedy happen again in the recent years. Gun...

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barneyjjones It's not an uncommon thing here in the Philippines. You watch the news everyday and there's always news regarding someone open firing and killing people. It's not a normal thing to do, but because it happens all the time, it's like a normal thing to hear these...

20 Jun 10

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