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TheRealDawn @dawnald (85135) • Shingle Springs, California 26 Aug 11

I tried to post this discussion using my phone, and it was a big, fat fail! Last night I had to pick the twins up. R was running late at work. By the time I got home, I barely had time to feed the animals and the twins in time...

good wine down the drain

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vkatrix Hi dawnald... That is one really frustrating thing to do! Tossing an edible item away. It's SUCH a waste!! I hate it if food is wasted so I can understand to some extent how irritating that would be. It's well said "When in doubt, ask!" But, then, from...

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Jane @jaiho2009 (39142) • Philippines 24 Aug 11

I posted my response to one mylotter before logging out because I have meeting to attend by 7pm. But when I click on "post response" I was a bit confused to see what my response looks like. I was wondering when did mylot added...

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vkatrix Ha ha ha jaiho :D That happens when you type three Ws together. It happened elsewhere with me too :P The problem on the page that you have provided the link to is that you didn't give a space right after the Ws. If you'd done that,it would have been fine....

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walking2010 @walking2010 (1009) • United States 23 Aug 11

I like eating chocolate, its just sometime I crave it a little to much especially during the time of the month, I mean if anyone could answer that question for me why is it that women crave chocolate during the time of the month,...

healthy chocolate

menstral

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vkatrix PS: I forgot!! :P All chocolate is NOT GOOD for you. The everyday chocolates have high milk content, too many butter solids, nuts, nougats fillings: all the ingredients that negate the healthy effect of chocolate. Dark chocolate is the best to have; it...

23 Aug 11

walking2010 @walking2010 (1009) • United States 23 Aug 11

I like eating chocolate, its just sometime I crave it a little to much especially during the time of the month, I mean if anyone could answer that question for me why is it that women crave chocolate during the time of the month,...

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vkatrix Hi walking2010 :) Craving is really very individualistic trait. Different people have cravings for different things. I suffer chocolate cravings - UN-EXPLAINABLE ones at that!! I read long ago that women generally crave for sweet (anything sweet that...

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Jane @jaiho2009 (39142) • Philippines 23 Aug 11

dear mylotters and friends, Last week I started a poem of "Farewell", but the theme is not to leave mylot. But still it made my friends worry ,again I want to say sorry guys. Yes- I admit, I tried to bid goodbye thru...

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vkatrix Hi jaiho!! WHAT A POEM!! What a clarity and flow of thoughts!! Just one word - WOW %) You are an inspiration. Just keep writing!! :)

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thetis74 @thetis74 (1525) 19 Aug 11

As many parents know all too well, one a child's main reason for cracking his finger knuckles is the fun of seeing grownups cringe at the sound. It turns out that the cracking noise is probably caused by the bursting of bubbles...

cracking knuckles

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vkatrix Yes, jokerzhunter, I've read about that too. He began the research because of his mother!! And it was all to verify or defy it once and for all! :D Have a nice day!! :)

21 Aug 11

Jane @jaiho2009 (39142) • Philippines 19 Aug 11

When You Leave Me I swallowed my pride and forget humiliation when I begged you to stay. I never knew the feeling of insult when I kneeled down and you turned away. My mind denied accepting any truth that your...

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vkatrix Hi islooboy... That is a wonderfully expressive set of lines!! Did you write them yourself?

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thetis74 @thetis74 (1525) 19 Aug 11

Borborygmi: this word refers to the rumbling, gurgling sounds come from yours insides at the most embarrassing moments. Usually you assume that your stomach is growling, and that it does so because you are hungry. But much of the...

stomach

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vkatrix Wow scjbxz... I had no idea!! Thank you for that bit of information! :)

20 Aug 11

thetis74 @thetis74 (1525) 19 Aug 11

As many parents know all too well, one a child's main reason for cracking his finger knuckles is the fun of seeing grownups cringe at the sound. It turns out that the cracking noise is probably caused by the bursting of bubbles...

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vkatrix Hi thetis :) From what I know by reading, cracking knuckles is not harmful. Like you said, bubbles in the fluid, upon bursting, cause the popping sound. These bubbles in the fluid can actually cause pain in the joint and a cramp-like pain in the adjoining...

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Jane @jaiho2009 (39142) • Philippines 19 Aug 11

When You Leave Me I swallowed my pride and forget humiliation when I begged you to stay. I never knew the feeling of insult when I kneeled down and you turned away. My mind denied accepting any truth that your...

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vkatrix Hey jaiho! Why are you bidding us all farewell? :'( I love your poems and your discussions and your after-comments - Everything!! And myLot will be so bare without you! :( PS: This poem is really very well framed. The no-nonsense, concise layout...

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janevi @janevi (888) • Philippines 19 Aug 11

At the end of the day at work,we feel exhausted and drained. At times, we also feel inspired, and motivated. Today, our clients, left joyful and contented after their 2-day recollection. Their session concluded with a mass.Before...

ending the day

how to end the day

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vkatrix Hi janevi Though it was a long day for me I ended up meeting some friends and hanging out with them towards the end of the day, thoroughly enjoying myself in the process. So, though I came back tired, I wasn't absolutely exhausted. It was a wonderful day...

19 Aug 11

Jane @jaiho2009 (39142) • Philippines 19 Aug 11

Constructive criticism You feel bad when someone criticized you, especially when criticism comes from a person who never knows the real you, right? You feel that, that person had stepped on your ego, when it’s not what...

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vkatrix Hi jaiho :) I usually take criticism as a self-development process, instilling its essence into my contemplation and mulling over it all. This would be if I can see the sincerity and truthfulness in the criticism. You are right there- sometimes a stranger...

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janevi @janevi (888) • Philippines 18 Aug 11

To raise a child is not an easy task. It takes a lot of patience, self control and plenty of love.:-) Our future lies on how we brought them up.if we have showered them with so much love, they will become lovable, understanding,...

parenting

raising children

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vkatrix Aaahhh janevi :P Am too young to be a parent!! In the words of my parents, I'm STILL the one being raised!! They have done a splendid job in their first attempt (since I'm the elder one) and I hope I've subconsciously gathered the skill required. I am...

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janevi @janevi (888) • Philippines 18 Aug 11

these days, we are flooded by television ads introducing the newest way how to stay young and beautiful. researches have their documented results to back up their claim, but all these , pass in time. innovative approach how to...

inner beauty

staying beautiful inside and out

the beauty that does not fade

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vkatrix Hello janevi! Very thought provoking words by you here. :) Before I begin to put my points down, I'll quote an old saying: "Handsome is what handsome does" It clearly says how beauty of face is mere reflection of the beauty of (heart and...

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janevi @janevi (888) • Philippines 18 Aug 11

every morning is a new gift of life , a thing to be grateful of, a surprise, a present, a reason to be happy... every morning is the dawn of a new beginning, new challenges to face, new people to interact with, new opportunity to...

a happy and contented life

a reason to be grateful

every morning

newness of life

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vkatrix Oh yes, yes, YES!! Very well put janevi! :) Every moment, every particle, every thing, every being, every phenomenon - however small or insignificant it may seem to be - is a precious gift from God and ought to be cherished, treasured. I remember this...

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janevi @janevi (888) • Philippines 18 Aug 11

I have several big Cs in my life. One that has really made me appreciate life is when i was diagnosed to have cancer, stage 2A. I was very young then. My life was still budding and was starting to bloom. At first, i view it as...

living life to the full

positive outlook in life

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vkatrix Wow janevi! You are a very strong person indeed! Coping up with something that is plaguing you from inside, being able to smile through the pain and finding the silver lining of the immense dark cloud that loomed over you - it's definitely the sign of a...

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himzey @himzey (1321) • India 18 Aug 11

Hi lotters ! Here's what happened, while I was having a formal conversation my friends. A lot is going on the radar, as our college is soon going to be visited by multinational firms for campus recruitment. Don't know when,...

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vkatrix Awww... Thank you SO much mike :) That is so flattering :P

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vkatrix @vkatrix (78) • India 18 Aug 11

Hi everyone!! Sometimes, I feel like I don't have time to finish everything I want done by the end of the day. No matter how strict a schedule I set for myself and however hard I try to conform to it, it eventually all falls...

life

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vkatrix Hi megamatt :) You are exactly at the heart of the matter, friend. It's exactly my take. Though you hear about everything being possible if you "manage time" well, all I can say is: Easier said than done!! Sometimes, we've got to face it, there are...

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vkatrix @vkatrix (78) • India 18 Aug 11

Hi everyone!! Sometimes, I feel like I don't have time to finish everything I want done by the end of the day. No matter how strict a schedule I set for myself and however hard I try to conform to it, it eventually all falls...

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vkatrix Hi jaiho! :) Right at the nail's head, that! It makes me so restless - not having time for things I really LOVE!! Sometimes, I just want to, you know, run away to the countryside or something like that. Have a peaceful, content life. This everyday haste...

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