ricebird

@ricebird (34)

Philippines • Age 50

Joined myLot 14 years ago

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Why do doctors always arrive late in their clinics?

jureathome @jureathome (5361) • Philippines 19 Apr 12

One thing that really discourages me in having regular visits with my doctor is their habit of arriving at least an hour late. They would post a particular schedule, but they won't be in until after an hour or so. What if there...

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ricebird hello jureathome. I have also observed this with many doctor visits I've done in the past. With the doctors I go to though, this was because they had other patients from other hospitals or that they had to attend to medical emergencies. Your story about a...

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My Sister In Law's Mad Cause I Had To Tell The Truth

MoonGypsy @MoonGypsy (4605) • United States 19 Apr 12

my sister in law has a couple of server problems. she is a single homeless mother on ssi. from the time her daughter was born, she had c.p.s problems. so far, she has had cps in her life twice. now, way before her one year old...

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ricebird hello MoonGypsy. You made the right decision to inform your sister in law. She may be hurt now and get angry but eventually she will come around. What you said probably did hurt her but it's not as if you lied. Maybe give her some space for now.

19 Apr 12

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How young did you start dating?

jureathome @jureathome (5361) • Philippines 19 Apr 12

I'm happy to say that I was able to wait until I was at the right age, 18, before I started dating. I had classmates and friends who started getting in to relationships as young as 13 or 14. I had crushes and suitors, but I didn't...

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relationship

teenage

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ricebird I started dating at age 14. I dont think I had any problems. I completed my degree, have a good career and family life. I think it is preferred to start dating at age 18 and older but it is no guarantee that things will be better if you start later than...

19 Apr 12

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Do you think you are beautiful?

UIUI356 @UIUI356 (42) • China 19 Apr 12

You have no choice when you were born from your mother.But you can try your best to shape your style when you grow up.No matter how old you are? Do you think you are beautiful? If not, would you continue or begin to care about...

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ricebird I consider myself beautiful. Who best to appreciate myself first but me. But dont get me wrong. While I appreciate myself, I am also my own worst critic. I have come to acknowledge my weaknesses as well as embraced my strengths. I teach my children to be...

19 Apr 12

Disneyland in the Philippines

jazel_juan @jazel_juan (15744) • Philippines 18 Apr 12

I was browsing on yahoo.com and i saw this article http://ph.news.yahoo.com/solon-invites-disneyland-clark-095941519.html some lawmakers wants Disney on Philippines. It would be nice to have one like here too right? i mean...

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ricebird I think before we have a Disneyland in the Philippines, we should first aim to have really good open spaces and parks where families can hang out for cheaper cost. We are in bad need for these kinds of amusement places. Once you have visited Disneyland one...

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Anyone lied on there resume?

tammymarie37 @tammymarie37 (260) • United States 18 Apr 12

Has anyone not necessarily lied on there resume, but extended the truth a little? I am working on a resume and I put a school that I am not attending yet, but will be enrolling next month. Everything else on my resume is the...

resumes

work

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ricebird I have never lied on my resume. I think it is awkward to do so, get hired and people find out you were not being honest. I think it would best to write University X, Course XX - plan to enrol May 2012 or to enrol May 2012. That way you are completely...

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"Superbook"..Can You Still Remember This 'Good' Cartoon?

asiacevillar @asiacevillar (643) • Philippines 15 Apr 12

It suddenly came to my memory when by accident, earlier I was able to watch a very classic christian cartoon. When I was about I think 3 or 4 years old only this was one of my most favorite cartoons that I would sob and cry if my...

gizmo

superbook

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ricebird Oh yes of course. This was a very good cartoon series as it teaches values to viewers. A similar cartoon series was also called The flying house. I hope they do reruns of both series so the kids get to learn the bible stories at a more enjoyable way. I should...

18 Apr 12

now that your a parent do you still shop for yourself or wear/follow new trends?

acie_21 @acie_21 (5633) • Philippines 18 Apr 12

hi guys! now that im already a mom...everything changed!i shop for my little girl a lot .. but when it comes to me.i always check the price before buying it and in the second thought i cant dare to buy it!..hahahhaha!i love...

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ricebird I still buy stuff for myself but only within budget. I ensure that all other priorities are paid before I shop.

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Will internet help us with our poor knowledge of the world?

marguicha @marguicha (230941) • Chile 17 Apr 12

I have a mylot friend who just visited me. She comes from the UK. I would not have met her if it wasn´t for mylot. And there are so many places and so many cultures that we would not know about if it wasn´t for our friends...

internet

online travel

traveling

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ricebird I think so. If not for the internet, I would not have learned about issues of child-brides and honor-killings. It helps me get educated on the plight of women in other countries.

18 Apr 12

What do you give someone who is turning one hundred?

Jess @JJ4Ever (4693) • United States 17 Apr 12

My cousin had an interesting post yesterday! It said, "My husband's grandmother turns 100 years old on April 29. Any ideas for a birthday gift to give to someone turning 100?" I have never personally known anyone who was a hundred...

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life

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people

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ricebird how about an ipod with a playlist of songs from different decades? or maybe download era films that she can watch again?

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Watch is a status symbol for men

jureathome @jureathome (5361) • Philippines 17 Apr 12

Recently, my husband has been talking about his colleagues being so particular about their watches' brand. Apparently, wristwatches are a known status symbol for men who can afford them. They never miss to talk about their new...

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ricebird Thankfully the men in my family does not feel the watch as a status symbol for them. I would say cars are more a status symbol than watches for men, in my circle. Maybe even salaries than watches. Except for very expensive luxury brands (Rolex, Omega...

18 Apr 12

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Would you choose to adopt, or not?

bingskee @bingskee (5234) • Philippines 16 Apr 12

Every lunch break, our group always have interesting topics to talk about, and very nice ideas to share. Today, the topic was about how many children one would like. I was repeating the same litany that nowadays, having to rear...

adoption

babymaker

surrogate mother

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ricebird Growing up in a developing country, I had this idea that if each financially capable family/couple could just adopt one child, then our country would eventually develop faster and more people would be less miserable. When I became a mother myself, I had more...

18 Apr 12

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Women find it hard to quit smoking

Yanzalong @yanzalong (19057) • Indonesia 5 Apr 12

I read an article about quitting smoking. A researcher found that women found it hard to quit smoking them men. Is it right? What about my dear femaly mylotters, did you really find it difficult to stop smoking. What's your take...

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ricebird I do not think that gender plays a big role in quitting the habit of smoking. It is actually more of what drives you to quit, and most often than not, this is health. People quit when they get sick or have someone very close to them get really sick. I...

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Do you have problems with your parents-in-law?

zinda_soula @zinda_soula (26) • South Korea 5 Apr 12

Many of my friends would complain dealing with their mother-in-laws. Telling how hard it is to cope with their expectations. At times, they can no longer move so freely at home when they go for a visit. They would check on...

house chores

kind

understanding

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ricebird I wouldn't say I have problems with them, but there are some things I dislike about them. This however I recognize is normal as people have querks and different preferences. I feel lucky that my in-laws like me a lot

18 Apr 12

what is the intent and purpose a women using lingerie ?

advokatku @advokatku (4033) • Indonesia 12 Apr 12

As far I Know, based Historically, the lingerie developed because onset liberation women's rights movement in the United States at the decade of '60s. At that time, women use a tight corset and big underwear which not fit in...

liengerie

outerwear

underwear

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ricebird I think there are more women who wear sexy lingerie for themselves than men. It is also a matter of fashion and preference. Some conservative women I know would buy really sexy lingerie because this is also an avenue for them to wear something sexy but not...

18 Apr 12

Beauty Pageants

jureathome @jureathome (5361) • Philippines 16 Apr 12

Yesterday, the search for 2012 Bb. Pilipinas (Ms. Philippines), was aired on TV. 30 beautiful women did their stunts to impress the judges and the crowd to get the crown. There are 3 crowns to win on this pageant, and each of them...

beauty pageant

filipina

morena

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ricebird I have been trying to understand what a true Filipino woman really looked like and so I like looking at old photos. Most of the Filipino women back in 1930s or even in 1940s were barely 5' feet as they were very petite. I am disgusted watching Ms Universe...

18 Apr 12

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Active Listening

shekinahmia @shekinahmia (233) • Philippines 17 Apr 12

Active listening is a skill wherein you don't only hear what the other person says, but you understand what the other is trying to say. This is one of the many ways to build our social relationships and hone us towards our...

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ricebird Are there concrete steps to learn to become better at it? I would be interested to learn. I often get distracted when someone talks to me. I have a short attention span.

18 Apr 12

Getting tired and bored with my job

corrycrystal @corrycrystal (1775) • Malaysia 17 Apr 12

The place I work at isn't bad. The first year I joined the team, I received a bonus of 1.5 month salary and an increment and 2nd year bonus of 2 months salary again with increment. The boss is okay, there are 2,3 workmates who are...

work dilemma

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ricebird I think it is normal for you to feel tired and bored. You seem burned out because of lack of manpower in your team. I am actually in the same boat as you are but I have been in same place for almost 9 years now and I really think I should go except the boss...

18 Apr 12

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