semak76

@semak76 (187)

United States • Age 50

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Does welfare really help? or does it hurt in the long run?

carissa765 @carissa765 (1097) • United States 19 Jul 07

So I know you are all dying to hear the story as to why I asked this question... Any way there is this girl that I went to highschool with who graduated a year under me. That would make her 25. I recently ran into her at the...

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semak76 You hit a subject that really irks me. I am a single mom, my son's father went to jail when my son was six months old. He had been the caretaker, so when he left, I had to quit my fulltime job for lack of daycare set up. I worked part-time as a waitress,...

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What is your favourite COLOUR? & WHY???

subathra @subathra (3519) • India 10 Mar 07

My choice is black and pink.I have a attraction for these colours even as a kid.Even while shopping if i happen to see these colours i immediately choose them.Some of my friends even crticize me for the craze on these colours.i...

colour

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semak76 I'd have to say that I like the color green the best. No clue why, and it has to be the right green. I guess you would consider it hunter or forest green. It got to the point where my whole house was practically decorated in it. I had a green bedspread in my...

18 May 07

Where were you when the planes hit the WTC on 9/11?

dimplesnlaughs @dimplesnlaughs (835) • United States 17 May 07

I will never forget where I was when I found out about that devasting news. I was on the 8th floor of my dorm getting onto the elevator. There was a guy already in the elevator. I'm not the type to talk to strangers on the...

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semak76 I was at work. I worked as a waitress, so we had no tv, or even a radio for the news (it was one of those pump in just music things playing) I remember that people were walking in the door talking about it because they heard it on the radio. We eventually...

18 May 07

Another touching story... read if you must... and i would appreciate comments...

g_aileen09 @g_aileen09 (1354) • Philippines 17 May 07

---this was forwarded to me thru email by a friend, about a year ago...---- ============= After 21 years of marriage, My wife wanted me to take another woman out to dinner and a movie. She said, "I love you, but I know this...

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semak76 I had never heard that story before, thank you so much for sharing, it is beautiful. I think that it is true that sometimes our loved ones are just waiting for that one last goodbye before they let go. I had a similiar experience with my grandfather. I came...

17 May 07

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Earn money playing games

ravinskye @ravinskye (8237) • United States 10 May 07

have you heard of moola.com? I just came across it a little bit ago. they give you a penny and you play games with it. you bet your penny against another player. you can earn money if you keep betting and get good at the games....

making money

moolacom

online games

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semak76 that sounds interesting, I'd check it out, I'll send you my email...thank you.

10 May 07

How Much Ammunition Do You Give People?

Brian @wolfie34 (26770) • United Kingdom 6 May 07

Do you realize that when you reveal too much about yourself to others, they store it and remember it and will use it as ammunition AGAINST you at a later date? Are you careful what you tell people, are you cagey about your...

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semak76 I will tell anybody anthing about me. There is nothing I've done in my life that I havent come to terms with myself, so there is no way anyone could ever hurt me by repeating it. I own up to all mistakes I've made in my past, I know they cant be changed, so...

9 May 07

Do You Change the PIN Number of your Credit Card / Debit Card / ATM Card - Often

kukkad @kukkad (511) • India 9 May 07

Today I read an article in here that talked about Credit Cards being used online....... and people still shying away using them online coz of the credit card theft that we come across quite often. And, that reminded me that I...

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semak76 I have never changed my pin number, I have been purchasing online for years. I always do my purchases as credit, so the pin number isnt even that important to someone getting my information. i had actually read that your credit card number can be easily stolen...

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Pasta Side Dish

coconutpatty @coconutpatty (834) • United States 9 May 07

I made a great and super easy pasta side dish from left over egg noodles I had in the fridge. It would be great whether served warm or cold. Mine happened to be warm. -Pasta...any kind you want -Butter...depends on how much...

left over pasta

pasta side dish

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semak76 I've found myself doing similar before, i like to add grape tomatos into it if I have them, of course, i serve it cold that way, and skip the butter...yum

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How picky are you about babysitters?

babygurl850406 @babygurl850406 (1322) • United States 8 May 07

Do you have to know the person extremely well before leaving your child? Are you picky about leaving your kid with just anybody? I am afraid to leave mine with anybody I do not know that well. It is hard especially when they...

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semak76 I generally leave mine with friends and family whenever possible. People who I have seen interact with him in the past. Now that he is getting older, almost 5, I know he will tell me everything, so i am a little less picky. You never really know, just have to...

9 May 07

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Do you ever get depressed?Sometimes when you just dont feel like being bothered?

disvachic @disvachic (10117) • United States 2 May 07

My friend came over yesterday and I didn't answer the door because I was feeling kinda down for some reason.Later I felt real bad.When I called her this morning she seemed to have an attitude.Do you ever get like this?What lifts...

depressed

mood

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semak76 I completely understand, I do the same thing all the time. there are times I just dont want to be bothered with anyone. I will let my voicemail pick up all my phonecalls, and will go back and check messages when I am in the mood. We all need time to ourselves....

3 May 07

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I feel frustrated right now, do I really have to?

jencai @jencai (3412) • Philippines 2 May 07

I am sorry for posting this topic but I just wanted to share with you how I feel right now. My boyfriend and I have been on for more than 8 years. We have gone that far, we have face alot of trials along the way. And this year...

feelings

frustration

marriage

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semak76 How can you feel the time is right, if you feel that something is missing. I don't think that marrying him will neccesarily add anything to your relationship. If you're happy with him, then there is no need to change anything, and if you're unhappy, then...

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That Poor Child

Brian @wolfie34 (26770) • United Kingdom 2 May 07

I was out shopping today and I saw this woman who was quite plump (but wasn't fat) she had this low cut top on showing her midriff and she was with a three or four year old child and at the same time she was on her mobile,...

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semak76 My son has used a few swear words himself, and yes, I was probably at fault for some of it, I guess I never realized how much he was picking up when he was younger. We had a big talk about how that language is innapropriate, and now if I slip up, he screams...

2 May 07

Who named your Baby..You..Your Wife..Your Parents..Your Friends or the Internet

kukkad @kukkad (511) • India 30 Apr 07

I know this is a very strange question. It would usually be the parents who name their baby. But, there are instances where your baby is named by your parents or your in-laws. In India atleast..... the in-laws aspect on the...

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semak76 Well, my parents named me. I was the first grandchild on both sides, so they didnt want to offend or leave anyone out. My first name was picked at random, no one else in the family has it. And my middle name was the middle name of my maternal grandmother, she...

30 Apr 07

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How Long Could You Stay Off Work For?

Brian @wolfie34 (26770) • United Kingdom 30 Apr 07

As may of you know I am still unemployed. I have been out of work since last July after completing a three year course working with children. It has now been 9 months without working and I'm feeling the pressure both...

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semak76 If I could find a way to stay home, I definately would. I am currently on unemployment, and in no rush to get off of it, although I only have another month. I worked parttime for a while, and now that that is over, I love being home. It is just me and my son,...

30 Apr 07

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