Transformed

@Transformed (1259)

United States • Age 40

Joined myLot 18 years ago

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Aspiring Writer or Writer

Transformed @Transformed (1259) • United States 23 Jul 10

For writers who have yet to publish any material or receive an income for writing, when people ask you about your writing, do you say you are a writer or an aspiring writer? It seems that saying one is a writer may be best because...

being a writer

writing

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1 person

The Train

Transformed @Transformed (1259) • United States 23 Jul 10

Who decides to travel via the train? Is it fascinating. In your country, are there separate compartments or does everyone travel in one type of car?

train

traveling

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1 person

Worst Reading

Transformed @Transformed (1259) • United States 3 Jul 10

What is the worst book that you've ever read? Did you read it thinking it was going to be a great book and then got disappointed someway through the story or was the experience just dreadful from the start? What worst "great"...

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3 people

Independence Day Plans

Transformed @Transformed (1259) • United States 28 Jun 10

What are people doing for Independence Day? It seems like Americans often go out and do a lot during this time. What plans do you have for yourself or your families?

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Writing Groups

Transformed @Transformed (1259) • United States 28 Jun 10

Any writers of fiction engaged in writing groups? Why are you in a writing group?

writers

writing groups

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Tipping at a Restaurant

Transformed @Transformed (1259) • United States 28 Jun 10

What is your attitude towards tipping? Some people say that a certain percentage of the meal's price should be given to the waiter or waitress while others say it depends on the quality of service of said waiter or waitress. What...

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A Vacation in Africa

Transformed @Transformed (1259) • United States 21 Jun 10

For anyone who has traveled to Africa, what countries are the premiere vacation spots? Has anyone had any unique experiences with the hotels in any of the countries of Africa? How long was the vacation?

going to africa

traveling

vacation

2 responses

Punctual or Late

Transformed @Transformed (1259) • United States 21 Jun 10

Do you notice that you are punctual or do you have a tendency to arrive five to ten minutes late to different places? How do you feel about people who get places late? Do you tend to get to places too early?

being on time

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Making New Friends

Transformed @Transformed (1259) • United States 17 Jun 10

Whenever you are in a new town or on vacation, where do you go to try to make new friends? How successful have you been in making new friends when moving to a new place?

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Nelson Mandela's Great-Granddaughter Killed

Transformed @Transformed (1259) • United States 12 Jun 10

It is very sad to hear of the death of Nelson Mandela's great-granddaughter due to a car accident. He waas unable to participate in last night's event because of it. It goes to show you how quickly life can turn.

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Your Reasons for Reading

Transformed @Transformed (1259) • United States 9 Jun 10

Why do you read and what times of the day do you like to read? For those who are avid readers, is reading for pleasure, information or both?

reading

reasons for reading

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Doing What You Do With Your Life

Transformed @Transformed (1259) • United States 9 Jun 10

How did you figure out what career would be best for you? It's interesting to hear so many people seem unfulfilled and yeet others seem content. How were you able to figure out where to live, what to do, etc?

activity

careers

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Students Cheating

Transformed @Transformed (1259) • United States 8 Jun 10

People have often complained that the next generation of students in the United States is severly lacking. Why do you think this is? Is it because of the tendency to want to "do well" but not learn? Cheating in class? Substandard...

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Travel Materials

Transformed @Transformed (1259) • United States 3 Jun 10

When going on vacation, what are the ten or so materials that you must have with you to make your vacation a success. Books? Toys? Writing materials? Think of some things other than say clothes.

going somewhere

packing

traveling

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1 person

Trusting Others

Transformed @Transformed (1259) • United States 27 May 10

Imagine if you lived in a world where no one could be trusted and where a person had to maintain guard against everyone. Has anyone ever experienced such a thing for any period of time or have a family member or close friend feel...

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Do You Give to the Poor?

Transformed @Transformed (1259) • United States 27 May 10

What is your attitude when you see beggars in your city or town? Do you ignore them or offer them some advice or money if they ask you for money?

charity

helping people

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1 person

Favorite Writing Space

Transformed @Transformed (1259) • United States 23 May 10

For those who write, either professionally or as hobbyists, what is your favorite writing space? Do you have a particular space that you have to write or is it just wherever and whenever you get some time?

writing

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1 person

Perfect Meal

Transformed @Transformed (1259) • United States 23 May 10

What type of dinner is the one that just takes a person into a state of excitement over how prepared it was? What is the perfect meal?

3 responses

A Lying Person Close To You

Transformed @Transformed (1259) • United States 18 May 10

How would you manage your life if you suddenly discovered that a person close to you, such as a spouse or child, was a liar and you could trace some of those lies to perhaps devastating your life or those around you? How would you...

people

relationships

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After All These Years

Transformed @Transformed (1259) • United States 17 May 10

Does Oprah's show still resonate the way it has for several years or has there been a decline in quality?

oprah winfrey