ethanmama

@ethanmama (1745)

Philippines • Age 56

Joined myLot 19 years ago

Finding balance

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Discussions (81)

ethanmama's Discussions

What do YOU do when you have to wait at a doctor's clinic?

ethanmama @ethanmama (1745) • Philippines 5 Jan 10

I am a doctor myself and I do not like seeing patients wait for long hours, but sometimes there is really little that I can do, but we do try our best to at least minimize the discomfort of waiting. In one of our clinics, we...

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2 people

My son bites to show affection!

ethanmama @ethanmama (1745) • Philippines 25 Jan 08

I'm very happy that my son seems to prefer me over other people. We just had a "bonding session" this afternoon. I was feeling sleepy so I lay on the living room sofa while Ethan lay on top of me. It was that way for over an hour....

affection

bite

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How do we get rid of the odor of paint fumes?

ethanmama @ethanmama (1745) • Philippines 28 Dec 07

My brother recently had his room painted. What do we have to do to remove the smell of paint? When can the room be slept in again?

fumes

odor

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How and when do you start disciplining your child?

ethanmama @ethanmama (1745) • Philippines 27 Dec 07

I have a 27 month old and he's well into his terrible twos. I know it's rather natural at this stage to have tantrums and to be very selfish but I also realize that children eventually have to be taught that they really cannot...

children

discipline

tantrums

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Where will you be during Christmas and New Year?

ethanmama @ethanmama (1745) • Philippines 18 Dec 07

The whole Christmas season (including New Year) is my favorite holiday. It's a long celebration here in the Philippines, and people look forward to it each year. This Christmas Eve, we will be having Christmas dinner at my...

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4 people

Gift from the hubby -- New Shoes!

ethanmama @ethanmama (1745) • Philippines 14 Dec 07

My husband bought me this pair of shoes. He bought it himself, guessing at the size and just brought it home.:) It's just the right size for me, it's comfortable and i think it really looks good on me! What do you think?

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Regifting? What are your thoughts?

ethanmama @ethanmama (1745) • Philippines 13 Dec 07

It's the Christmas season again! Tis the time for gift giving and receiving. Sometimes we get gifts that are not useful for us and only clutter up the house. Do you give away those gifts to somebody who you think have better use...

christmas

gift

regifting

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Advise for somebody who's getting married?

ethanmama @ethanmama (1745) • Philippines 13 Dec 07

I love weddings. They are so full of promise, of love and of hope. Attending a wedding is witnessing the beginning of a new family. I will always hold dear the memory of my wedding 3 years ago. I know that whatever happens, I...

get married

marriage

wedding

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2 people

What do you prioritize in clothes and shoes? Style or comfort?

ethanmama @ethanmama (1745) • Philippines 30 Jun 07

I am more into comfort than style. I believe that I look better if I am comfortable with what I wear, be it clothes or shoes. If I find something that fits into both comfort and style category, I usually buy it. But sometimes the...

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4 people

I'm having a root canal today

ethanmama @ethanmama (1745) • Philippines 29 Jun 07

It's my first time to undergo a root canal. I do not really know what to expect. Have you undergone a root canal? How did it go?

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Do you and your spouse maintain a joint account? Separate accounts? Or both?

ethanmama @ethanmama (1745) • Philippines 29 Jun 07

And why? My husband and I have a joint account for family expenditures and our own personal savings account. I think this works for us, but I'm aware that other couples may have different financial arrangements. What about...

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1 person

Would you have understood the urgency of the situation? Or become mad?

ethanmama @ethanmama (1745) • Philippines 28 Jun 07

This occurred everal years ago, when I was a medical intern in the emergency room. It was a busy day at the ER and it was already 2AM. The medical staff is not in full force because of the hour (the others are not "on duty" and...

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3 people

For Philippine mylotters -- dollar or peso account for moneybookers?

ethanmama @ethanmama (1745) • Philippines 28 Jun 07

Hi. I just want to know if it's possible to have any moneybookers money transferred to a US dollar account here in the Philippines. I have both peso and dollar accounts and I'm wondering if it's better to just keep it in US...

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Coming back from hibernation....Hi to my friends and other mylotters

ethanmama @ethanmama (1745) • Philippines 27 Jun 07

I've been unable to participate in Mylot discussions for almost a month because I've been quite busy the past month. I wonder if anybody still remembers me? :D

away

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mylot

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2 people

What have you done or accomplished in your life that you are most proud of?

ethanmama @ethanmama (1745) • Philippines 31 May 07

For me, it's getting a medical degree and practicing as a doctor. Being a mom is also something I'm proud of.

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1 person

Who has the final say in your family?

ethanmama @ethanmama (1745) • Philippines 29 May 07

Is it the dad? The mom? Or do the parents discuss things first before deciding? Or does the whole family, including the children, gather and have a family meeting first before every decision? In our little family, my husband...

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4 people

What do you want to do when you are already retired?

ethanmama @ethanmama (1745) • Philippines 29 May 07

When you are already retired, done with your obligations to your children and have a comfortable passive income and/or pension, what then? For me, I would like to travel extensively and study the different places. I hope I will be...

old

retired

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What is the biggest sacrifice anybody has ever done for you?

ethanmama @ethanmama (1745) • Philippines 29 May 07

Let's keep discussions of faith or religion out of this, because what I'm thinking about is sacrifices made by real, everyday people. I'm talking about maybe your mother, your father, your spouse, your child, your friend....It may...

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Should children be shielded from the family's financial difficulties?

ethanmama @ethanmama (1745) • Philippines 28 May 07

If the parents are currently undergoing financial difficulties, should the school aged children know about it? Or should you just keep such things from them and go on with the present lifestyle? As a child of entrepreneur...

cash flow

children

family

financial difficulties

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When and how should we teach our kids the value of money?

ethanmama @ethanmama (1745) • Philippines 28 May 07

I see this everywhere, parents buying expensive toys for their kids because they cannot stand the kid's whining, tantrums, and/or sad face. As a parent myself, I know it's very difficult to deny a child his wants. But sometimes...

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