superbren

@superbren (856)

Age 57

Joined myLot 18 years ago

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Do you take everything people say or do you stop and think first?

laydee @laydee (12798) • Philippines 25 Mar 09

Are you the type who'd just take a person's word for it? or do you stop and think first? Let's say a friend tells you that they've discovered that eating some herbs can make you taller, or smarter, do you join the ride and eat...

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superbren I used to take peoples word for things and i guess i was a bit gullible.Nowadays i am more restrained and i will ask myself a few questions befiore i jump on the train.I do value my own opinion which is important. If you don't value your own opinion you will...

26 Mar 09

A notebook or Laptop or Desktop?

sivanj @sivanj (1263) • India 15 Sep 08

Which is your preference - A notebook or Laptop or Desktop? I actually have a Desktop and am feeling comfortable with it. But of course the laptop and notebooks are more handy and comfortable to carry and use. Which one of...

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superbren Since i got my laptop last christmas i never use the desktop.Its great to be able to take it where you want and work away.The only problem is eveyone in the house wants it and there can be a bit of a queue sometimes.I hate the way it runs out of battery...

15 Sep 08

Do you allow your dog to lick on your face

divinchris @divinchris (2449) • India 14 Sep 08

Hi mylotters! When I think about my dog the first thing that comes to my mind is how he show his care for us.The way he does that is by licking our faces.Some people will allow their pets to lick them on there face.But some...

dogs affection

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superbren No, i do not like my dog licking my face or my hand for that matter.It gives me the chills thinking where they licked last or what. Yuk Yuk Yuk.They are animals after all.Neither would i let my dog sleep in my bed.Yuk Yuk Yuk.I think they should sleep in...

15 Sep 08

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What actual job you want to have?

winzpc @winzpc (2354) • Indonesia 1 Sep 08

This is life and life is not very simple. Everything we want, it gonna materialize all. There something that we hate but we must do it. One of them is about our job now. I have been a private teacher, I teach school subject in...

favourite job

job

really job

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superbren I think we all need a dream.If we have no dream and are totally satisfied in life then thats great but highly unlikely.I too would love to do something different but i have so many dreams i cannot choose.It feels like one of those spinning tops is going round...

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Another one of my pet peeves - Why can't you decide what you want BEFORE!

bonbon664 @bonbon664 (3466) • Canada 2 Sep 08

There are a few pet peeves I have. Some of you know me by now, standing in lines is one that drives me nuts. On my way to work, I stopped by my favourite coffee shop, there were about 4 people in line. I'm standing there for a...

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superbren I understand your frustration, lol,but i am probably one of those dithering people you mention.When i join the queue i know exactly what i want but then my inner thin person(fighting to get out)starts larging it in my head.Dont go for the cake,it will blow up...

2 Sep 08

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money money money is it so important?

superbren @superbren (856) 2 Sep 08

Has there ever ben a word which is used so much?do we really need all the money we wish for?Probably not.Even my son who is 10 says wistfully."i wish i could think of a way to make lots of money".He's thinking of all the games and...

money

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Do other peoples children get on your nerves?

superbren @superbren (856) 28 Apr 08

I feel very mean writing this , lol but sometimes other peoples children get on my nerves.Not family though, I love all my neices and nephews.Sometimes when friends come in and they have their children with them and they sit back...

other peoples children

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How wil u enjoy the life on Sunday?????

sikkujoy @sikkujoy (194) • India 26 Apr 08

Sunday is holidat for most of the people in the world.I enjoy the sunday wit my friends.How wil u enjoy tat day????

enjoy

holiday

sunday

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superbren i like to keep sunday as a special day.i make a huge lunch and then we usually go and visit family or go to the shopping centre with the children.its always a long lazy day and i like that.

28 Apr 08

what is your favorite holiday in a year? and why?

checapricorn @checapricorn (16060) • United States 14 Apr 08

I choose "christmas time" since that is the time I will get a lot of gifts! hahahahahaha! partly correct! joke! Its my month birthday too and its the time to meet all my family,relatives and friends. I love really the atmosphere,...

christmas

holiday

thanksgiving

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superbren I love the summer holidays.We do not get very good weather here in ireland but the summer is always looked forward to .Its the long days,the warmer weather and everyone smiles when the sun shines.We talk about the weather all the time here , out of habit.I...

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Do clothes maketh a man ?

p_vadla @p_vadla (1685) • India 24 Apr 08

what is your view ?

clothes

maketh

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superbren Clothes do have an effect on people .i notice when i dress up i get looked at, spoken to nicely in shops and better service.when i have no time to dress up i feel inferior being out in public.i always dress up to go shopping.shop assistants can be very...

24 Apr 08

how often do you buy clothes for yourself?

checapricorn @checapricorn (16060) • United States 22 Apr 08

I was single for 30 years and have stable a job after College, I was the breadwinner for my parents and the rest of my income is just for me and for my wants! I oftentimes buy clothes every 15 and 30 for myself and end up giving...

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superbren I love buying clothes and it can be every week.Then i tell myself off and keep out of the shops for a month. Nowadays though i tend to buy for my daughters who have tons of clothes and still have nothing to wear.I love buying them things and i get more...

24 Apr 08

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Oooh these handcuffs chafe

p1kef1sh @p1kef1sh (45681) 23 Apr 08

Confession is good for the soul allegedly. I am going to make a confession. I am or was a thief. Admittedly it was 40 or so years ago and it didn't make the newspapers, but one afternoon the attraction of a packet of Callard &...

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superbren I think a lot of people go through a phase of stealing as they grow up, some worse than others.i did it a couple of times when i was a teenager and am thoroughly ashamed as i am very honest. i would never admit it to my children as i never ever want them to...

24 Apr 08

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How did YOU first find myLot?

byfaithonly @byfaithonly (10698) • United States 8 Mar 08

I know this seems like a very simple question but I'm working on some research for a large project and this is a very important question... Day after day people are asking 'how to I get referrals?' Not just for myLot but most...

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superbren my daughter introduced me to it.she has since lost interest but i am still struggling on.she would not let me read her postings at all and i could never find her on here but therer you go.

24 Apr 08

Does your partner read your Mylot posts?

coffeeshot @coffeeshot (3783) • Australia 23 Apr 08

Mine does. He used to go into my account and read evrything that I have written. I got angry at him and told him that when he does that it feels like I have no privacy. He would question me about every single thing that I...

privacy

reading

trust

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superbren No , my husband does not read my mylot postings.My son does though but he is only .I hate anyone reading over my shoulder.I would be afraid i might have said something they would take offence too .Anyway its nice to have it to myself when i do get time to go...

24 Apr 08

For or against Home Schooling?

CherBear04 @CherBear04 (483) • United States 10 Mar 08

Recently I came across an article by the HSLDA (which I had never heard of before) saying that people in California had made it illegal to home school your kids. I thought this was ridiculous as I am a supporter of home schooling...

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superbren I agree with both of you on this one.In the world we live in today i most certainly agree that our kids need to be out there assessing for themselves the dangers they will come up against when they are finally let loose in the big bad world.

5 Apr 08

For or against Home Schooling?

CherBear04 @CherBear04 (483) • United States 10 Mar 08

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superbren You come across as very defensive about your home teaching but lets not dwell on it.Home should be where kids get away from rigid rules and bossiness.My children love to come home and relax totally.I do not expect them to be perfect or rigidly under...

5 Apr 08

Do you answer all your children's questions?

winterose @winterose (39887) • Canada 25 Mar 08

when your children ask you questions do you take time to answer them, thoughtfully or do you find that you brush them off a lot saying not now hon mommies busy? do you think that will make a difference on how your child grows...

children asking questions

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superbren If i am honest i often brush of question from my children . Sometimes i don't even hear them.but when i am at myself i do answer honestly and truthfully. try to teach them to be open minded as well and not scorn other peoples choices in life.It's only when i'm...

25 Mar 08

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Is It Possible To Get Addicted To Sympathy?

Brian @wolfie34 (26770) • United Kingdom 24 Mar 08

Each and everyone of us goes through bad times in our lifes and it's our friends, family and loved ones that help get us through, our children can be the reason why we have to remain strong and tenacious to survive and to move...

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superbren I do like to sympathise with people but i hate when people are always moaning.I know someone who only rings me to moan and i have to grit my teeth as she goes on and on about her pains and aches and how miserable she is.I don't really like to receive sympathy...

25 Mar 08