Abiodun Adekoya

@septabchips (2241)

United Kingdom

Joined myLot 8 years ago

Just here to share thoughts, discover new perspectives, and enjoy good conversations. I love learning from other people, sharing a laugh, and chatting about the

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Little More & Your Weather

Amber @AmbiePam (132173) • United States 18 Oct

Chilled mango and pear soup. That’s the appetizer I had, which I absolutely loved so much I wanted to be gauche and lick my bowl clean. Then I had the swordfish followed by the fruit plate. The time change has been fine, and...

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Abiodun Adekoya That mango and pear soup sounds interesting! I don't think I've ever tried anything like that before. Glad you're enjoying the cruise and the lovely weather.

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Thunder storms.

marguicha @marguicha (230941) • Chile 18 Oct

Hello friends, I´m writing in the middle of the worst thunder storm that I have been in during my life. And we are in the middle of spring! I have been calling at senior homes and deciding what I want and need. I just crossed...

sunday

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Abiodun Adekoya That sounds like a frightening storm! I hope the weather settles down soon. It's good that your brother can take you to see the homes next week. I think you're right to consider what support you might need in the future, not just what you need now. Good luck...

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Very Chilly Again

Eva James @wolfgirl569 (142040) • Marion, Ohio 18 Oct

I am already done with winter. We can skip it and go back to summer. . It stayed in the fifties all day and is supposed to drop back into the thirties again. I like when it stays around 55 low and not more than 85...

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Abiodun Adekoya If you ever figure out how to control the weather, please share the secret with the rest of us! Your ideal temperatures sound pretty good to me. At least you got some cleaning done and have your puzzle to enjoy tonight.

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Zen story: Life pricks us awake often, and we should always try to be aware of these prickings

emptychair @innertalks (23854) • Australia 18 Oct

The old Zen master pricked his finger on a rose bush, in the Zen monastery garden, and exclaimed, out loud to his students, watching him prune the roses. "Why does life sometimes hurt you like this?" One student with him,...

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Abiodun Adekoya I like the idea that even painful experiences can teach us something. Sometimes we get so caught up in asking why things happen that we miss what they can teach us about ourselves and how we treat others.

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Someone remove my Domestic Goddess crown immediately !

Traceyjayne @Traceyjayne (14965) • United Kingdom 17 Oct

Oh my days I must be slipping ….someone remove my domestic goddess crown immediately ! I had planned on cooking spaghetti bolognese for tea tonight as it’s the first day I have been home since Monday as I’d been looking after my...

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Abiodun Adekoya No garlic bread is hardly a domestic disaster! The real achievement is getting extra veggies into The Mister without him noticing. Hope your mum is feeling better!

17 Oct

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Fun Road Trip

rakski @rakski (163944) • Philippines 17 Oct

We are heading to a province about 4 hours away, enjoying the road, the views, and each other’s company. No rush, no itinerary, just enjoying the journey. We are having a road trip. Sometimes, the best trips are the ones you...

fun road trip

fun trip

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Abiodun Adekoya Sometimes getting there isn't even the best part; it's the memories you make along the way. Enjoy your adventure!

17 Oct

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How Come There is Never Anything In Between

Go Crossbones @crossbones27 (54197) • Mojave, California 17 Oct

You ever notice how most people show how good something is or they show how bad something is. Sure they might say we have some issues or things or not all bad, but they still never show those parts. Look, like life is not...

no in between here

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Abiodun Adekoya Life is rarely all good or all bad. I think people sometimes forget that there's usually another side to every situation.

17 Oct

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Cats Are Not That Dumb

celticeagle @celticeagle (195417) • Boise, Idaho 17 Oct

My grandson just popped in to share something with me about cats. He said onions are deadly to them. I replied that I don't think many cats would eat anything with onion in it. They don't like it. Cats are just smarter than that.

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Abiodun Adekoya Cats can be clever, but I wouldn't trust them to know what's safe to eat every time! It's always better to keep harmful foods well out of their reach.

17 Oct

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Today has been a waste

NJ Chicaa @NJChicaa (128279) • United States 17 Oct

Seriously. I've been awake and then asleep for a few hours over and over. I was woken up about half an hour ago by the freaking ice cream truck coming through. I have the windows all closed but the stupid song triggers me so much...

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Abiodun Adekoya That ice cream truck really picked the wrong time to make an appearance! At least you’ve got some homemade soup to enjoy.

17 Oct

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Went to get the mail...

Stacey @xstitcher (40736) • Petaluma, California 17 Oct

...and put something to go out on Monday. All there was in my mailbox today was something about Covered California insurance. At least there were no bills. The temperature is currently 88 degrees F here according to the...

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Abiodun Adekoya It’s always a pleasant surprise when the mailbox has no bills waiting! Hopefully, you get some good news in the mail soon.

17 Oct

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I've Been Walking.

rakski @rakski (163944) • Philippines 17 Oct

Yes, that's right. For a while, I find different kind of excuses to delay my walking or any activities that will make me move much. But I know I really needed it. My back has been aching from sitting for a long time. My legs...

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Abiodun Adekoya Thirteen days is something to be proud of! Wishing you more strength and consistency as you keep going. Good luck!

17 Oct

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What Are We Really Afraid Of?

celticeagle @celticeagle (195417) • Boise, Idaho 17 Oct

In some sci-fi and horror movies I wonder-- What are we really afraid of? If you know they are apt to kill you if they catch you-- that's one thing. But many times the only thing that makes the protagonist scary is only that they...

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Abiodun Adekoya I think a lot of the fear comes from not knowing what to expect. Something unfamiliar can seem frightening simply because we cannot understand its intentions. That uncertainty is often scarier than its appearance alone.

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We just need to be kind to each other

Michael @Wrexxo (10496) 17 Oct

It's 9:46 p.m., and the temperature is 26 degrees celcius .. It drizzled a little earlier, now it's really cold. Dinner's coming up soon, then I'll be heading to bed. The power's still out, and it's really getting to me....

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Abiodun Adekoya Exactly. You never really know what someone is carrying inside, and judging them without understanding their situation can make things worse. A little kindness and understanding can go a long way, especially when someone is already struggling.

17 Oct

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Murder Most Foul

RasmaSandra @RasmaSandra (101948) • Daytona Beach, Florida 17 Oct

In the 1953 film “House of Wax," Vincent Price plays Professor Henry Jarrod, who, after a fire destroys his wax museum, turns to murder to recreate his displays using the bodies of his victims. Very simply, he murders someone and...

murderous vincent price

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Abiodun Adekoya That sounds like a creepy film, especially the idea of using murder victims to recreate wax figures. I can imagine how effective that must have been in 3D back in the 1950s!

17 Oct

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A Snafu

Amber @AmbiePam (132173) • United States 12 Oct

Well, this is unfortunate. Lately, my stepmom has had a rash of UTIs. She had one last year we thought was a stroke. She got dizzy, started losing vision in one eye…a visit to the ER showed it to be a UTI. I posted about that in...

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Abiodun Adekoya That must be frustrating, especially with the trip coming up so soon. I hope the doctor can work out why the antibiotics haven’t helped and find the right treatment for her. It’s worrying that she’s still feeling dizzy, so it’s good that your dad is taking her...

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Tell Me What I’m Forgetting

Amber @AmbiePam (132173) • United States 12 Oct

Okay guys, I leave Friday morning for the Dallas airport. We fly out that afternoon, and spend the night in Norfolk, Virginia. Saturday morning we board the boat, and we’ll be on board eight days. I was going to try to get by...

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Abiodun Adekoya You’ve got most of the important things covered already! I’d add a phone charger, comfortable shoes, a light jacket, toiletries and any small essentials you use regularly. Keeping your medication and important travel documents somewhere safe and easy to reach...

13 Oct

New Job Anxieties

YoghurtGal @flapiz (24478) • United Kingdom 8 Oct

So as what I have written before I had started a new support role helping the elderly in their homes. It’s been a week of working now and here is how I feel so far. I do love the hours. Just short shift in a day 2-5hours and I...

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Abiodun Adekoya I think you should speak to your scheduler rather than endure it and risk your health. You can care about someone and still recognise when a situation is beyond what you can safely manage. Your back pain after just two hours is a serious concern, and the right...

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Eruption.

rakski @rakski (163944) • Philippines 8 Oct

Taal volcano, 95km (59miles) away from where I am erupted the other night at around 6pm. According to news, the eruption was minor lasting 5 minutes. It has been reported as well that every now and then, there are minor...

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Abiodun Adekoya Even a minor eruption is a reminder of how powerful nature can be. I remember how disruptive the 2020 eruption must have been for people living nearby. Hopefully this one stays minor and everyone remains safe.

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Steak and chips for tea tonight ….

Traceyjayne @Traceyjayne (14965) • United Kingdom 8 Oct

As you know The Mister works away Monday to Friday. Sometimes he eats out and sometimes he cooks for himself ….he is a very good cook . This week he is eating out ……but ….he was going to cook for himself….. So, what changed...

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Abiodun Adekoya Haha, his forgetfulness has worked out nicely for you! At least the steaks will keep for next week, so nobody really loses out. Steak and chips sounds lovely. I would probably have enjoyed mine too!

8 Oct

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Remembering the Past

Neil @Neil43 (4684) 8 Oct

While taking a shower after my gym routine, my memory just brought me back to the good old days. I remember my mum tried her best to give me a present that I really wanted. When I was a little boy, just about the age when we try...

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Abiodun Adekoya That is such a lovely memory. Your mum really went the extra mile to make you happy, and it is nice that things did not end up badly even though you could not find the bike you wanted. The sidecar bicycle turning into a little business for you and your brother...

8 Oct

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