Modestah

@Modestah (11179)

United States • Age 59

Joined myLot 17 years ago

And for raiment why are you solicitous? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they labour not, neither do they spin. But I say to you, that not eve

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How many of you have had to do without air

ersmommy1 @ersmommy1 (12588) • United States 20 Jun 09

conditioning? I have. And I know how badly that sucks. the movement of air over the skin is what’s key to keeping the body cool. So instead of turning on that A.C., see which direction the breeze is blowing outside (no matter how...

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Modestah 97* and high humidity here today - no AC. It is very oppressive this time of year. We have fans blowing - which is better than not having them, and I have a portable dehumidifier, which draws out several gallons of water from the air a day - it does help...

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How often do you skip the breakfast?

daliaj @daliaj (5674) • India 25 May 09

I do skip it once in 5 days, atleast 2 days in a week I won't have breakfast. I am lazy and get up late in the morning. Then, I have to cook lunch and get ready to work. So, I felt it is easy to save some time by skipping...

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Modestah I am not much of a breakfast person - and when I do eat it it is generally not a typical breakfast food that I will eat. I had a breakfast today, though, it was cottage cheese with corn chips :) on the weekend I will make a nice brunch for the family (late...

15 Jun 09

Do you play the same song over and over again?

sweetyethot @sweetyethot (1737) • China 12 Jun 09

Right now,Im playing a song sung by a band over and over again.Its strong and inspiring.I like the lyric and the rhythm.Its a bit nosiy but it fits me well now.Im doing clean_up,also.lol What about you?Do you play the same song...

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Modestah I really have an irritation to repetativeness, this includes sounds as well as movements - so the only songs that play over and over for me are the ones stuck in my head and I find them EXTREMLY annoying!

15 Jun 09

Have you tried your luck in lottery or money matters?

akumei1269 @akumei1269 (1749) • India 12 Jun 09

Have you tried your luck in lottery or money matters? I have tried a lot of course not like crazy- i mean to say i have never gone overboard. I purchased lottery tickets a lot of time and have never own a rupee. I gambled...

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Modestah Not with any regularity. I will buy the scratch cards ($1 cards) a couple of times a year. I rarely win anything and the most ever won by my purchase has been one time of $10. I like to buy them for stocking stuffers at Christmas time. my husband will buy...

15 Jun 09

Do you consider yourself a " morning person "?

olydove @olydove (1209) • United States 12 Jun 09

I don't know how some people wake up fully blasted with energy ready to take on the day? I myself am not a " morning person " I need to get up have my coffee and wake up which takes about 20 minutes, and even then I don't get a...

energy

morning

sleep

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Modestah while I am not inclined to being a morning person I do find that once I am up I AM UP I do not take coffee or other stimulants to get my day started. I have a difficult time getting to sleep at night - too.

15 Jun 09

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Do you brush your teeth with hot or cold water?

Stephanie5 @Stephanie5 (2946) • United States 13 Jun 09

Have you ever brushed your teeth while taking a shower??????? I've never heard of that before but have been told that it's common when you are in the miltary. Do you? Have you? Do you know anyone that does? And the hot and...

brushing teeth

oral hygiene

teeth brushing routines

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Modestah I use hot water - it serves to soften the bristles even more and the softer the better. the hot water also helps in massaging the gingeva to keep them healthy. I have never brushed in the shower as far as I can recall - though I have at times brushed my...

15 Jun 09

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Do you like it when people ask your age?

lordwarwizard @lordwarwizard (35747) • Singapore 8 Mar 09

How old are you? 28. Father with 2 sons: Oh gosh, you are in the prime of your life. So young, just like a baby. I hate it when people comment on my age this way. 28 is certainly not young in my opinion. I feel...

age

birthday

old

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Modestah While I do not mind my age being known - I would wonder the motive of someone asking my age (other than for official forms and such) why the curiosity - is it to see if I measure up to their preconceived opinions of the ideal at such and such given age? it...

15 Jun 09

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Favorite Ice Cream Shop

zeloguy @zeloguy (4911) • United States 7 Jun 09

I have fallen in love with ColdStone Creamery... it is by far my most favorite ice cream store. Is there a favorite ice cream store that you have or do you eat it at home or do you not care where it comes from... heck it's ICE...

creamery

ice cream

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Modestah he local pharmacy has an old fashioned ice cream counter - I like going there for the hand dipped hard ice cream - $1 for a huge scoop and it is a good quality ice cream. they will give a half a scoop of one flavor and half of another if you request - my kids...

8 Jun 09

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If You Attend Church, How Many Churches Have You Been Baptized In?

KrauseHome @KrauseHome (36447) • United States 8 Jun 09

This is probably a thought most people here would never consider. Maybe you are one that has never attended Church, or were Baptized as a child, or attended the same Church all your life. Or maybe you are like me, baptized in one,...

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Modestah I would not be "re" baptised as I believe in ONE baptism and to be rebaptised to me would be saying I did not believe it "worked"

8 Jun 09

How Many Cats Have You Owned At One Time?

KrauseHome @KrauseHome (36447) • United States 6 Apr 09

I am sure many of us have had Cats. I am sure there might even be many of you here who have raised cats at one time, so I wonder who has had the most Cats. Over the course of my lifetime we owned quite a few cats when I was...

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Modestah we currently have 4 felines and one stray that has been hanging around since last autumn.

8 Jun 09

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It may be a silly question about a birthday cake

youless @youless (112586) • Guangzhou, China 24 May 09

I am going to order a birthday cake in my son's birthday and share it with his friends in the kindergarten. But I have no idea how large this birthday cake should be for about 20 children. As I don't want to waste and I also want...

cake

size

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Modestah I would purchase a 1/4 sheet cake - which measures somewhere around 10x15 inches - and then slice it 5x5 so that there are 25 pieces - that way if there is a mishap and a child drops a piece of cake he can have another piece. the people who make the cakes...

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Would you forgive a HIGH SCHOOL BULLY??

thenextnoel @thenextnoel (396) • Philippines 7 Jun 09

I recently got back to my home town after 5 years and decided to take a look around the ole place. Of all the people I would run into, I ran into this one guy who used to bully me in high school because of my stutter. Now even...

bully

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Modestah I have not had the occassion to "run in to" any of the bullies from school - I have forgiven any injuries that they may have caused me, a long time ago - however, I do not know what my reaction would be if I did happen upon any of them. I would likely have an...

8 Jun 09

what age do babies start walking?

peachmom2369 @peachmom2369 (131) • United States 5 Jun 09

it is so wierd my daughter is almost 5 months and she wants nothing to do with trying to crawl or being on her tummy at all as soon as i lay her on her tummy she screams bloody murder. it is probably do to her severe acid reflux....

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Modestah wow, each baby is on his own schedule I think. my 3 all progressed at different rates, anyhow. Usually they begin "cruising" around furniture for support at 7-9 months - walking independently is generally 10-11 months... it is considered early at 9 months -...

6 Jun 09

Have decided, will not waste time on Tasks about write paragraphs....

subha12 @subha12 (18441) • India 4 Jun 09

I have decided today that I will no longer waste time in taking writing paragraph type tasks even if they are available. Most of the days I get no tasks. even If i try some, I work hard. Today the last pending task is also...

decided

not to take

tasks

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Modestah I guess I was away when the tasks were implemented - I really knew nothing about them. I am sorry it is not working out for you... and hope that the compensation you received for those that you were able to submit were worth your while.

5 Jun 09

beautyph died from luekemia....

Hazel Funcion @Zelmarq (12607) • Cebu City, Philippines 2 Jun 09

A friend and office mate and a mylooter, beatyph passed away last may 25, 2009. She waited for cure but God took her early, she isnow resting in peace. Her's her profile. http://www.mylot.com/beauty_ph

beautyph

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Modestah "Eternal Rest grant unto her, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon her." Requiem in pacem - Beauty PH I will not soon forget her cute penguin avatar, though she had not used it in several months. She always had a sweet disposition, and she sure was...

3 Jun 09

What's your favorite cold cereal?

jillhill @jillhill (37354) • United States 3 Jun 09

Right now I am on a Rice Krispies kick. I usually stick to Cheerios or Mini Shredded wheat but for some reason Rice Krispies has suddenly become my favorite. With peanut butter toast! LOL...so what is your favorite cereal?

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Modestah oh, I do not eat much cereal, I do not take milk so will occassionally just grab a handful of cereal to snack on. I do like rice krispees but have not had them in years.... I also like cheerios (original,honey nut and multi grain) corn flakes are nice when...

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Do you get frustated at the thought that you don't have enough money?

subha12 @subha12 (18441) • India 3 Jun 09

I have seen many times few of my friends getting very frustrated that there are not enough money with them. When the others, with less capability just earning so much. It was not there with me. I lead a simple life. But I have...

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Modestah I am not sure if frustrated is the word for my reaction to it. I get worried at times and a little frightened. I have to work/pray against feeling bitterness and discouragement.... if I were to add those into the mix I think I would be a wreck.

3 Jun 09

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Liquid or pencil eye liner?

applsofgld @applsofgld (2506) • United States 12 Sep 07

Years ago when I was a teenager and began to experiment with eye makeup, I used to use an eyeliner that came in a cake like form and I'd have to wet the liner brush and apply it as a liquid. Well, maybelline did away with that...

application of makeup

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Modestah Back those many ions ago when I would wear makeup (teen heh) I would use the penciled eyeliner, as I had more control with it.

2 Jun 09

Do You Freecycle?

KrauseHome @KrauseHome (36447) • United States 1 Jun 09

Personally I am wondering if everyone here even knows about this site or Yahoo groups as they are better known as? I know there are many who are still unaware and finding these sites every day. For me, it is the Best thing going,...

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Modestah wow! sounds like you have had good success using freecycle. I have not looked on it for a couple of years now. We live in such a small community amidst other small areas that are spread far and wide.... it just didn't seem much for us.

2 Jun 09

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Well, My Cataract Surgery Was A Success

KrauseHome @KrauseHome (36447) • United States 1 Jun 09

I promised an update when I felt up to it, so since I am actually doing and feeling a lot better than I thought I would. I have had a little bit of a headache on and off and took a Hydrocodone for the pain, but other than that I...

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Modestah I am so glad that it all went well and you are on the mend. one of the first surgies I assisted at was for a cataract surgery. maybe I should not have done that. It disturbed me so greatly I can barely think of it without getting upset.

2 Jun 09