foisgras

@foisgras (205)

Sweden • Age 70

Joined myLot 16 years ago

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Honest Opinions: Can Money Buy Happiness?

colu41 @colu41 (271) • United States 7 Nov 09

I need some honest opinions out there. My opinion is simple. I believe that money CAN buy happiness to a certain extent. Giving how you are raised, and many other situations, may change the way you feel of this. A lot...

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foisgras Hi, Good question Colu41. How do you define HAPPINESS? If one's happiness relies on money then he/she may be satisfied. You mentioned yourself that LOVE cannot be bought by money right? So what is HAPPINESS then? Life is too complicated. But ......

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what occasion are celebrating today? oh happy independence day!

bhabytart @bhabytart (1116) • Philippines 11 Jun 09

hello there fellow filipino! its june 12! happy independence day to you. well do you celebrate this occasion? or do you remember this occasion? yesterday i ask the students to write the national anthem of the Philippines.Im a bit...

independence day

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foisgras Hi, YEP! INDEPENDENCE DAY! I AM VERY PROUD BEING A FILIPINO INDEED! I called some filipina friends today to remind them this special odcassion, I guess I sounded too patriotic still after 30 years in Sweden ha ha ha ha But I will have a glass of wine...

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Believe me, I drink coffee to sleep

kyss_smyle @kyss_smyle (166) • Philippines 26 May 09

This might sound crazy but I do drink coffee before sleeping. I love coffee and it makes my day. At night, my hubby would tell me to drink milk, but everytime I do, I sneak to add coffee in it_ I just love the taste and it doens't...

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foisgras Hi again kyss_smyle, Yes you are not unique. My sister joins me for a strong black espresso, Illy what a coincidence, she sleeps after. Another friend of mine does that too. Me I do not sleep immediately but I do sleep after having coffee as well.

27 May 09

What part of the house you like best?

asherem2 @asherem2 (257) • Thailand 26 May 09

There will always be a special part of the house that we like best. In it we feel relaxed, and sort of can unwind during those dog-tired days... For that reasons, i know lots of people decorating, making a special nook in the...

part of a house

place of rest

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foisgras Dear asherem2, My kitchen is my favorite. This is were we gather to cook, converse & eat. We have fun and work at the same time together. We always come back to our kitchens to satisfy our tummy, don't we?

27 May 09

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Philippines is a rich country pretending to be poor

kyss_smyle @kyss_smyle (166) • Philippines 26 May 09

I borrowed the title from Mr. Rey Dizon(I hope I got the name right). Ever since I heard his brother talk about the line "Philippine is a rich country pretending to be poor", I started reflecting. Know what? He is right. Ever...

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foisgras Hi kyss_smyle, YES, indeed you are right! But you are measuring the richness of 3 different countries on the geographical & agricultural aspects. BUT WHY ARE WE STILL POOR? Because we do not use our (FILIPINO) resources? Take Switzerland as an...

27 May 09

Smoking in public places. should it be allowed or not?

pratik87 @pratik87 (1927) • India 21 May 09

Smoking is a practice where a substance, most commonly tobacco, is burned and the smoke tasted or inhaled. It is very common to see someone who smokes in public places, thus, this creates a conflict to many who do not want to...

smoking

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foisgras Dear patrik87, I was a smoker before, I never smoked in restaurants inside my home or others home. I did not smoke when I was with non-smokers either. But I have so much fun with my puffing friends. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed my smoking then. I...

22 May 09

Do you Act-And feel your Age?

missybear @missybear (11391) • United States 20 May 09

I'm 45 this year and I act like I'm 2o and I feel like it too. Besides a little backache here and there and my feet hurt all the time I feel great. Some people are 18 going on 40I'm 45 thinking I'm...

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foisgras Dear missybear, I don't think this should bother you at all. I am happy that you feel younger than your age. I'd you think that this is your natural way of acting, congratulations! The world is filled with serious people that are not that happy at...

21 May 09

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Which Would You Prefer? Being Rich or Being Happy?

candramawa @candramawa (114) • Indonesia 20 May 09

Hello every one! How's life.. I noticed that there are some people with different destiny. Some people are rich.. some others are not. Some people are happy.. some others are not.. How about you? Are you rich and happy? Which...

happy

rich

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foisgras Hi candramawa, I am do fancy being rich. After my divorce I donated quite a big sum to 4 schoold in a poor country. I met someone who based the relationship on honesty and trust. Great! But later on it showed that he thought I was rich after my...

21 May 09

Do you still send Greeting Cards or you just send a text mesage & e-mail?

pink_lady @pink_lady (361) • Philippines 15 May 09

Hi fellow mylotters. I just want to ask you guys if do you still use Greeting Cards to greet your friends and family? or do you just send them text messages or maybe send them e-mail greetings?Nowadays, with our technology, I...

greeting cards

text messages

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foisgras Hi pink_lady, I still send greeting cards to my local friends. As there is now SKYPE & FB, it is more convenient for me to send my greetings.

16 May 09

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Ever been in a Mozart Opera?

albedo @albedo (55) • United States 10 Apr 09

My first professional gig was singing in the chorus of Mozart's "The Magic Flute" with a local Opera Company. It was my first experience with being on stage and being in an Opera. Has anyone ever participated in a Mozart Opera...

mozart opera magic flute

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foisgras Hi albedo, Congratulations to your gift, being able to sing. I am afraid I do not have the same talent. But I have been to many different settings of the Magic Flute, Cosi Fan Tutti, Figaro's Wedding, Don Giovani, etc. I am also wondering why there...

16 May 09

Are you afraid of growing old?

rakesh284 @rakesh284 (1472) • India 15 May 09

Most people either fear or not fear death. But what about growing old? Are you afraid that you'll one day look in the mirror and see that the youthful face you have once gazed at is replaced by a wrinkled old person? Or the...

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foisgras Hi rakesh284, NO, I am not afraid to get old. This is a natural process in life. Many are trying to avoid this natural process. Buying the unnatural ways to old age, is not a solution. Natural beauty is the best! Mind you if you have a good heart,...

16 May 09

Are you in favour of divorce???

tuyakiki @tuyakiki (3016) • India 15 May 09

Hi Mylotters!! How many of you are in favor of Divorce?? It is really a terrible thing and absolutely the last thing that could happen to a married person. Ending of the marriage is not always easy.It is really a terrible and...

divorce

getting married

people

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foisgras Dear tuyakiki, DIVORCE is not a solution to end up a marriage. No one gains, both lose after a divorce! So for me it does not resolve a marriage problem. I have gone through a divorce. I can tell you it is not a pleasant procedure. You become...

16 May 09

Ever Been Through A Period When Your Life Is On Hold?

Brian @wolfie34 (26770) • United Kingdom 15 May 09

I think we have all experienced being in a 'rut' with life and feeling that we are not moving forward, when we have so many plans and ambitions and hopes for ourselves, dreams, wishes etc... But sometimes our lives seem to go...

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foisgras Hi wolfie34, I think I know what you are talking about. Mine started in 1997 when I met a car accident. I lost my job, eventually marriage, economy, physical pain, depression. Oh you name it, I have it! But what pulls me back and I am proud of, is...

16 May 09

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Do you wear slippers when you're in your bedroom?

larish @larish (2263) • Philippines 15 May 09

I always wear my slippers on but my husband prefers to have barefoot while inside our bedroom. He told me that it relaxes him and jokingly tells me the he is preserving his slippers because he don't want to worn it out. I...

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foisgras Hi larish,I go barefoot in my house. I love this contact between my feet and the floor. It makes me feel home. You may find this weird but the feeling is'nt. I clean my house twice a week depending on if I how many times I have had friends in the...

16 May 09

our life must be a living sacrifice

willy6 @willy6 (498) • Jamaica 7 May 09

In romans 11-12 Paul was writing to the jewish people to offer their bodies as a living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, this is your spiritual act of worship. As christian we are called to make a different king of sacrifice....

ourselves worship jewish rams

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foisgras Hi willy6, I may have another interpretation on the word "sacrifice." I probably will use the word opportunity. I find this more appropriate because of free will I am given a chance to know God. To love him more by embracing this opportunities in...

7 May 09

What are you drinking, my friend?

makingpots @makingpots (11915) • United States 6 May 09

Drinks on me tonight...... What can I buy you? Don't drink? Pull up a stool and have a good chat instead. I'm likely not drinking tonight either. Doesn't mix well with sinus medication. So, what is your drink of...

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foisgras Hi makingpots, I am a wine lover, preferably french red wines. This is my passion. I do not drink to get drunk so I read a lot about the bottle of wine, the vinyard and the district it comes from. It's very interesting to know about the personality of the...

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What do you think if your mom makes you work for free?

Lxandra79 @Lxandra79 (1535) • United States 23 Apr 09

My mom has been lying to me! I work with my mother for over 2 years now, but I don't get paid. She says that because I live free under her room and eat for free she doesn't have to pay me. I have a son who lives with me, and I...

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foisgras Hi Lxandra79, With all respect to your opinion, responding MyLot friends have no idea about your mother's opinion. It takes two to tango. You have been working with your mother for 2 years, do not like the job but under the circumstances you have to stay...

28 Apr 09

Do you like jogging early in the morning?

clorissa123 @clorissa123 (4926) • United States 25 Apr 09

This morning, I have pick up a friend to work. It was really early in the morning, and it was my first time during this past two years, I have to get up so early in the morning. Well, on my way out. I can see how amazing some...

jogging

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foisgras Sorry but I don't go jogging. I take 2 hours walk by the sea. And I love doing this in the morning.

26 Apr 09