fatimaobien

@fatimaobien (156)

Philippines • Age 63

Joined myLot 11 years ago

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Discussions (16)

fatimaobien's Discussions

How do you chase your blues away?

fatimaobien @fatimaobien (156) • Philippines 29 Apr 13

I am going over my desk and saw some old...really old pictures. The pictures were dated 1970's to 1980's. Suddenly I remembered those happy days when we were all small. It flashed into my mind as if I am watching a movie...the...

missing someone

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3 people

Funny story while learning a new language.

fatimaobien @fatimaobien (156) • Philippines 29 Apr 13

Learning language is not really that easy. One is prone to be the laughing stock by the people. Mandarin is a tonal language. Same sound with different tone would mean different meaning. Or add or remove a letter and you change...

funny stories

learning new language

mandarin

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It Takes a Man and a Woman: the movie. Can't help but fall in love.

fatimaobien @fatimaobien (156) • Philippines 25 Apr 13

We went to see the movie "It takes a man and a woman" last week. Oh, it was terrific. It has been a week now but the "feel-good" thing about it still lingers in my system. I love the script. It is very simple but realistic:...

movie

philippines

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Jollibee and CNN! What do you like in Jollibee?

fatimaobien @fatimaobien (156) • Philippines 24 Apr 13

I just saw on you-tube a CNN report on Jollibee. After seeing that mouth-watering Aloha which is my old time favorite, I suddenly have that craving for a bite. Everytime I come home for vacation, my day won't be complete without...

food

philippines

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2 people

Hurting words are like two edged sword. Too much hurt because of our words.

fatimaobien @fatimaobien (156) • Philippines 24 Apr 13

Today I feel sad because people are hurt with how we use words. When I was in high school, my teacher taught us to use less offending word. It convey the same idea but the impact is more polite and at least less vulgar. Like, we...

language

manners

words

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1 person

Does mist fan really helpful during hot and humid summer?

fatimaobien @fatimaobien (156) • Philippines 23 Apr 13

Last year, I went to Thailand. The temparature range from 40 to 43 degree celsius. It was terribly hot. Then I saw a house using a mist fan. I know the mechanics of it but I don't know if it really works in a highly humid climate....

hot summer

mist fan

weather

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How to you like to drink your tea?

fatimaobien @fatimaobien (156) • Philippines 23 Apr 13

One thing that really fascinate me when I was still Taiwan is the lean body of the people there. Observing my friends and their eating habit, I could say that we are eating almost the same amount of food and carbohydrate. As a...

loosing weight

tea

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3 people

Honey as miracle fat burner? fact or myth? How to know if it is pure honey?

fatimaobien @fatimaobien (156) • Philippines 23 Apr 13

I was adviced by a friend to take two tablespoon of raw honey before going to bed. She said that it can burn fat while sleeping. Have you heard about it? The catch is, the honey should be raw. Commercialized honey has sugar and...

4 responses

What is aortic insufficiency? How can I live normally with it?

fatimaobien @fatimaobien (156) • Philippines 23 Apr 13

My doctor told me I have a mild aortic insufficiency. I went throughy web trying to understand whst it is and what kind of lifestyle I should embrace. I what to hear from you mylotters. Your experiences are richer than those...

heart disease

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1 person

Trap in a boring lecture. Help me out please!

fatimaobien @fatimaobien (156) • Philippines 21 Apr 13

I am attending a week-lecture. I am expecting it to be educational and interesting.Only to find out that I know already what he is talking about and that his jokes are not that funny at all. I'm getting bored. But I can't...

education

life

3 responses

What in Taiwan you like most?

fatimaobien @fatimaobien (156) • Philippines 21 Apr 13

I stayed in Taiwan for quite sometimes. I like riding the subway. It is really clean. The toilet in every station is clean. There is also a water station with cold and hot buttons, personnel are courteous. And I tell you, almost...

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1 person

How can I be pretty?

fatimaobien @fatimaobien (156) • Philippines 21 Apr 13

When I was a kid I always pray that God will make me the prettiest kid in school. But after seeing all those pretty kids, I know I am far behind them. So I changed my prayer. I said, "Lord, make me the prettiest kid in class." But...

live life to the fullest

make a difference

pretty

teacher

4 responses

Career? or family? Which should I choose first?

fatimaobien @fatimaobien (156) • Philippines 21 Apr 13

My friend is in a dilemna. She is being offered a job which would pay her a monthly salary 5x equivalent to her present salary. It is quite an interesting job and in line with her profession. This is what she defined as "being...

career

family

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2 people

When is a man really educated? Is it all but earning a degree?

fatimaobien @fatimaobien (156) • Philippines 20 Apr 13

After spending a lot of time, effort and money,finally comes graduation. Learning about skills, principles, and all those knowledge needed for a good paying job, we are all ready to join the so called corporate world. Only to find...

1 response

how to enjoy going around Rome without spending a lot

fatimaobien @fatimaobien (156) • Philippines 20 Apr 13

I am going to Rome this summer. Can you give me some tips on how can I find my way in Rome and at the same time, not spend so much? Thanks a lot. Any special place that I ought to see?

rome

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a reason to believe

fatimaobien @fatimaobien (156) • Philippines 20 Apr 13

I once taught in an international school where most of the students are agnostics. However, some of their parents and grandparents are either practicing buddhists or sincerely christians. Then I asked them if they can see or at...

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