KATRINKA

@KATRINKA (1624)

United States • Age 58

Joined myLot 18 years ago

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KATRINKA's Discussions

Tired of living in fear

KATRINKA @KATRINKA (1624) • United States 1 Aug 09

I'm venting and also looking for advice, though I don't think there's much more I can do in this situation. Last winter I broke up with a guy who I was letting live with me at the time. I was sick of his suicide threats and crying...

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Plan B

KATRINKA @KATRINKA (1624) • United States 9 Mar 09

Just saw a commercial for it on TV, and there are ads for it in women's magazines. It used to be you had to get a prescription or go to a planned parenthood clinic to get it. Now you can go to any pharmacy and ask for it without a...

abortion pill

emergency contraception

morning after pill

plan b

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dating people you work with

KATRINKA @KATRINKA (1624) • United States 9 Mar 09

After much resistance, I broke my own rule about dating people at work. I've known this guy for about a year, and we've been working on the same team. We had always gotten along well and had a lot of common interests. So I few...

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CSI Star Headed for Divorce

KATRINKA @KATRINKA (1624) • United States 2 Dec 08

According to Extra, CSI star Marg Helgenberger and her husband of 19 years, Alan Rosenberg, are headed for divorce. http://www.comcast.net/tv/seenontv/ She says she hasn't been happy for a while, and when her 50th birthday...

Why are you so rude?

KATRINKA @KATRINKA (1624) • United States 21 Oct 08

I work in a call center, and I do love my job. Yesterday, however, was one of the worst days. I was literally verbally abused all day. I heard so many variations of "go ____ yourself." All of the rude callers were people who did...

verbally abusive people

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Do you buy clothes for others?

KATRINKA @KATRINKA (1624) • United States 1 Oct 08

This morning I had a discussion with my Sweetie about buying clothes. I told him about a sale a store in the mall was having. I didn't buy anything for myself, because I didn't want to spend the money, though there was something I...

buying clothes

buying clothes for others

relationships

shopping

shopping for clothes

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Do you use your birth name?

KATRINKA @KATRINKA (1624) • United States 23 Sep 08

I always hated my name. My father named me after a beautiful starlet, so I must have been a disappointment to him. When I got to eleventh grade, I started going by my middle name. It's a more common name, but I like it. An...

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How do you pack?

KATRINKA @KATRINKA (1624) • United States 23 Sep 08

I just finished packing for an overnight trip. It took me 15 minutes, and for once I'm not stressing, and I'm ready to go long before our estimated time of departure. I wasn't always that way. I hated going to sleepovers, because...

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I want Sarah Palin's hair!

KATRINKA @KATRINKA (1624) • United States 16 Sep 08

Sarah Palin has been criticized for having hair styles that are at least ten years outdated. I love her hair, espcially her up-do's. Is there anywhere I can get step-by-step instructions on how to do those styles?

hair

hair styles

sarah palin

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The Next Food Network Star Season 4

KATRINKA @KATRINKA (1624) • United States 19 Jun 08

The new season just ran its 3rd episode, and I'm wondering what fans are thinking of the show so far. Who are your favorites and not so favorites? I admit, when I first saw Lisa with her stilleto heels and big beads, I thought she...

the next food network star

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Flip Flops

KATRINKA @KATRINKA (1624) • United States 18 May 08

I like wearing flip flops. They're comfortable, and they come in such a wide range of designs and colors. But I think there's a time and place to wear them. At my job our dress code says we cannot wear flip flops even on...

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Do you have a PayPal button?

KATRINKA @KATRINKA (1624) • United States 14 May 08

I was reading a column about blogging, and the author suggested adding a Paypal donations button on your blog. While it won't make you rich, she says, it's another revenue stream. I hadn't considered it. But now that she has, I'm...

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How do you celebrate your birthday?

KATRINKA @KATRINKA (1624) • United States 3 May 08

Today is my birthday. I'm keeping it low-key, catching up on housework and personal business. My sweetheart had a bouquet of roses delivered to the house this morning, and I've been finding notes and cards all over the house,...

bakery

birthday cake

birthday celebrations

birthday parties

birthdays

happy birthday

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Do you Google yourself?

KATRINKA @KATRINKA (1624) • United States 24 Mar 08

Back when I was a prolific article writer, a friend recommended that I Google myself regularly, primarily to find out if someone was using my work without permission. So, I Googled myself, not expecting anything to come up at all....

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How do you color your eggs?

KATRINKA @KATRINKA (1624) • United States 23 Mar 08

For the first time in many years I colored Easter eggs. Even when I had small kids, I can't remember if we ever colored eggs. I was always afraid of them drinking the dye or getting poisoned. We used the plastic eggs and filled...

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Do you have any habits others think are weird?

KATRINKA @KATRINKA (1624) • United States 7 Mar 08

My sisters think I'm a loon. Recently I had them over for dinner, and to be helpful, they started clearing the table. One sister grabbed some unused utensils from the table and dropped them in the drawer. I yelled "NO!" "What?...

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Billy Joel concert

KATRINKA @KATRINKA (1624) • United States 6 Mar 08

I just heard Billy Joel is coming to my area and doing a concert for one day only. I was excited when I heard the news. I've never seen Billy Joel in concert. Depending on the cost of the tickets, I may see it. Has anyone seen him...

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Do you Use an E-Reader?

KATRINKA @KATRINKA (1624) • United States 6 Mar 08

The thought of using an E-Reader has never appealed to me. I like the feel of an open book on my lap, the feel of the pages. I like how my room looks, its shelves packed with books. I just can't imagine giving up paper for an...

books

kindle

reading

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Law & Order: Criminal Intent

KATRINKA @KATRINKA (1624) • United States 6 Mar 08

Criminal Intent fans, what do you think of the format of alternating between detectives Logan and Goren? Which detective is your favorite and why? Anyone know why Logan keeps getting a new partner? Is it because Chris Noth is...

chris noth

law and order criminal intent

tv shows

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