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mom341 @mom341 (64) • United States 11 Jun 09

Hi all I have not been on for a while. medical problems. I have also been enjoying the weather. but something happened the other day and has really been bothering me. I was wondering if anyone would feel the same way I do? so here...

bad neighbors

jerks

nobody special

not fair

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careliscool @careliscool (154) • South Africa 2 May 09

Hi i am deciding what movie to go watch and was wondering if this new x-men movie is any good?

good

movie

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mom341 We saw it today and it was fantastic. Some of the special effects are great. If you like the xmen at all you will definatly like this movie!

2 May 09

jellymonty @jellymonty (2352) 1 May 09

The other day I went into jewerely store as I thought since I made a profit from my business I should reward myself with some bling. I entered the store, and the sales girl who was a fake blonde, didnt even greet me. (I'm black by...

discrimination

racism

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mom341 I am so sorry you had to go thru that. But It is not just blacks. I am white and my friend and I had the something just like this happen to us. She is also white and the people took care of the black and Hispanic people who came in. they ignored us completely....

2 May 09

alokn99 @alokn99 (5717) • India 29 Apr 09

It's school holiday time here. On the way to work i could not but help notice a couple of a school kids not older than 12 years happily engaged in conversations on thier cellphones. As a tool to contact in an emergency and for...

cellphones

children and cellphones

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mom341 Neither of my boys have cell phones but many of there friends do. I have told my 14yr old that he is not getting one until he is 16. I think that that is the age when they really start to need them. He will be driving and working at a job by then. But I think...

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mom341 @mom341 (64) • United States 1 May 09

I just realized that I havent gotten a gift or anything for a few years. Not for mothers day,my birthday, our wedding aniversery. Even for christmas last year. Christmas was ok bbecause my husband and I desided on that together...

appreciation

home

mom

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mom341 I also am afraid to "rock the boat". There is so much wrong with today's world I don't want to add family contention to it. That is why I started this post. It feels better to rant and to see other moms feel the same way. There have been time I wonder if it is...

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mom341 @mom341 (64) • United States 1 May 09

I just realized that I havent gotten a gift or anything for a few years. Not for mothers day,my birthday, our wedding aniversery. Even for christmas last year. Christmas was ok bbecause my husband and I desided on that together...

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mom341 Thank you so much. I try to do every thing for them. I have not bought myself new clothes in probably 3yrs. Esept for sock and undies lol.I know they love me, just need them to show it sometimes. I dont need presents or anything like that. Just a hug and kiss...

2 May 09

mom341 @mom341 (64) • United States 1 May 09

I just realized that I havent gotten a gift or anything for a few years. Not for mothers day,my birthday, our wedding aniversery. Even for christmas last year. Christmas was ok bbecause my husband and I desided on that together...

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mom341 I dont really care abought the gifts. I used that as an exzample to show how long I have felt like this. I do the best I can and they probably dont even realize I feel this way. Sometimes you just have to rant to other people who understand. I have felt a...

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mom341 @mom341 (64) • United States 1 May 09

I just realized that I havent gotten a gift or anything for a few years. Not for mothers day,my birthday, our wedding aniversery. Even for christmas last year. Christmas was ok bbecause my husband and I desided on that together...

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mom341 I am so sorry to hear that. It must be much worse to be pregnant and feel that way. Your emotions are already wacky. I had both my mother and mother-in-law helping me when I was pregnant. I was on bed rest the last few months with both of my boys. Maybe you...

2 May 09

fwangaa @fwangaa (3057) • China 1 May 09

many parents don't allow their children go to internet. but some parents allow their children go to internet. do you allow your children go to internet?

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mom341 I do alow mine to go on the internet. They have there own accounts on my computer with parental controls and timer set up on them. This way I can control the content they see and also avoids fights abought who was one longer lol.

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mom341 @mom341 (64) • United States 30 Apr 09

Hi I was wondering if any one out there feels trapped by stario types like I do? I am sorry I am not african american,or mexican, or of mixed race. But dont I still deserve the same treatment as they do? I feel that being white is...

minorities

race

white

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mom341 I was not saying that they need welfare more. I said that they seamed to get better service because we were white. I think I understand a little how it must feel to be a minority. I just am try to understand why we were treated that way.

1 May 09

apples99 @apples99 (6556) • United States 30 Apr 09

There has been the first official reported case of swine flu in the state where I live, I know that theres been some other discussions of this swine flu thing, but I'm really concerned that this thing will spread even more, and I...

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mom341 I am more concerned now than abought next fall. They said it could take up to six months for a vacine. If it takes off to well right now we wont be able leave our houses.If it holds off getting bad until they can make a vacine it wold be great, but I will not...

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apples99 @apples99 (6556) • United States 30 Apr 09

There has been the first official reported case of swine flu in the state where I live, I know that theres been some other discussions of this swine flu thing, but I'm really concerned that this thing will spread even more, and I...

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mom341 I told my hubby that I will pull the kids out of school. He just rolls his eyes.I am also going tommorrow and stock up on a few things just in case.Its not like it will go bad if nothing happens. If something would happen I would have it on hand and not worry...

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mom341 @mom341 (64) • United States 1 May 09

I just realized that I havent gotten a gift or anything for a few years. Not for mothers day,my birthday, our wedding aniversery. Even for christmas last year. Christmas was ok bbecause my husband and I desided on that together...

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mom341 I would never take it out on them. I just have been having a hard time for the last few years because of my health. I guess it has gotten to me because everything has gotten harder for me to do. And I have never even mentioned this to them. This is the first...

1 May 09

mom341 @mom341 (64) • United States 30 Apr 09

I have always followed the maxims help thy neighbor and do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Well I am starting to wonder if my neighbor has ever heard these. I was the first person in the neigbor hood to be friendly...

mootch

neighbor

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mom341 Thanks I am feeling a little used. But I dont want to say anything to the neighbors, it would feel like going behind her back. Thanks!

1 May 09

November21 @November21 (385) • Qatar 1 May 09

How strict are you?

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mom341 Thank you. Like I said all the kids in the neighborhood hang out here, so I guess I must not be all that bad. I have also had those kids parents come to me and ask for advice on how to get there kids to act at home the way they do here. I always help them, but...

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mom341 @mom341 (64) • United States 1 May 09

I just realized that I havent gotten a gift or anything for a few years. Not for mothers day,my birthday, our wedding aniversery. Even for christmas last year. Christmas was ok bbecause my husband and I desided on that together...

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mom341 @mom341 (64) • United States 1 May 09

Hi I wonder how many others out there go to the store or the gas station and see one of those kids. The ones I am talking abought are cussing at there mom, or acting like they dont hear a word she is saying, even tho the rest of...

November21 @November21 (385) • Qatar 1 May 09

How strict are you?

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mom341 Hi, If you mean how strick am I with kids then I am stricter than allot of people I know. Even with other people's kids. I tend to have no less than 4 kids here at all times. I only have two boys but aways have the neighborhood kids here. I have quite a few...

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mom341 @mom341 (64) • United States 30 Apr 09

I have always followed the maxims help thy neighbor and do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Well I am starting to wonder if my neighbor has ever heard these. I was the first person in the neigbor hood to be friendly...

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mom341 Thanks I think I will try to do it tactfully. I just hope she takes it the right way.I have been trying to give her the benifit of the doubght. But it has been a while now and I feel some one needs to say somthing. Maybe she hasnt realised what she is doing?...

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mom341 @mom341 (64) • United States 30 Apr 09

Hi I was wondering if any one out there feels trapped by stario types like I do? I am sorry I am not african american,or mexican, or of mixed race. But dont I still deserve the same treatment as they do? I feel that being white is...

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mom341 wowsounds like you have delt with this before. and that is what it felt like. we were made to feel as we had done somthing wrong just because we were white. I also understand what you are saying abought the the victim. Sometimes I feel that they try to make...

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