Vvance

@Vvance (280)

United States • Age 39

Joined myLot 12 years ago

Within us lie the wonders we seek without.

Vvance's Responses

When It's Hot We Want It Cold; When It's Cold We Want It Hot

Janey1966 @Janey1966 (24170) • Carlisle, England 27 May 12

We're a strange bunch..us Brits, especially when it comes to the weather. Since about last Tuesday we've had wall-to-wall sunshine and - at first - I thought, "Great, a bit of sun at last, the rain was doing my head...

never satisfied with the weather

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Vvance Hi Janey, Well, it's always like that with human beings. Not just the weather, but almost everything, I guess. People always want just what they don't have. It's just human nature. I've heard kids sighing desperately for holidays during school, and...

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What makes a writer?

innerdoll @innerdoll (60) • Hong Kong 15 May 12

What do you think is/are the most important qualities for writer? Sometimes I think being persistence is the most important thing for potential writer to be a true published writer. But it seems talent is very important too. Some...

being a writer

good writer

writer

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Vvance Hey there innerdoll, Any writer should have a whole bunch of qualities to be successful, and the right combinations in right amounts, but imagination, I think, is the one quality that can make or break an aspiring writer. Even if your language skills...

16 May 12

No Icing on my Biscuit!

TheIrishClog @TheIrishClog (985) • Ireland 7 May 12

So, I was making my way ferociously through a packet of Cafe Noir biscuits (they have a lovely coffee icing on 'em that I can't get enough of and it was a comfort food day), when I suddenly came across one that had no icing?! I...

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Vvance Wow TheIrishClog! Congratulations! Your effort paid off, to say the least! Anyone who says boredom is a pointless emotion should have this information shoved in their noses, hahaha. If I'd been in your situation, I probably would have just gobbled up that...

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Finish till the end, don't give up

kingparker @kingparker (9673) • United States 4 Apr 12

On Sunday afternoon, my nephew has a soccer game with other kids. His team wasn't the greatest, but a game just for fun, whether win or not, it was just a show of good sportsmanship. I guess, the other team kind of good, and my...

game

kids

sports

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Vvance Everyone knows that it's all about giving our all. But, children have that strong need inside them to achieve success. Hell, it could strong than some grown-ups even! Have you ever seen how your child reacts when he wins in a thing he likes? He wants the same...

5 Apr 12

Boss.. Why didnt i have a raise?

Graceekwenx @Graceekwenx (3160) • Philippines 4 Apr 12

Have you ever approached your boss for a question like that? This week, promotion letters were given, notices of merit increases were issued. However so, not everyone has been blessed. Some didnt even get a raise. Some didnt...

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Vvance That is pretty bad. But the company should have a different way to encourage their workers. Rather than doing it section-wise, they can focus on each individual. This ensures that one works hard to get their desired promotion or raise and also, that one can...

5 Apr 12

Pocket money / Allowances

GreenMoo @GreenMoo (11834) 29 Mar 12

When you were a child, did you receive some pocket money or an allowance from your parents? Do you give your own children something? If you give your children something, do they have to do something to 'earn' it, or is it given...

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Vvance I did, from time to time. I used to help with the housework. It would be a good idea to start with a small amount and tell him/her that if it is used properly, and if they help with the chores it will increase accordingly. I'd say that you give them...

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I hate my course

effinmuffin @effinmuffin (191) • Philippines 28 Mar 12

i am a 2nd yr college student, taking up Accounting Technology and a scholar. I didn't choose that course personally but my parents is. I am starting to have a hard time due to my scholarship. Last semester, i was out by the...

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Vvance You really have to tell your parents about it, effinmuffin! I know someone who is in similar situation. Most people who do what their parents say end up utter failures in life. Parents think they know what you want, but not as well as you. They only look at...

29 Mar 12

My dreams tells me a lot of things...And warns me to certain things...

SinfulRose @SinfulRose (3527) • Davao, Philippines 28 Mar 12

My dreams can either be a replay of what had happened to me; A story-telling; My private play-ground; My another Playstation; A simulation ground; Study place; And sometimes, my dreams, tells me or rather warns me of what...

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Vvance That really is an amazing ability, SinfulRose! You might even be psychic! Regarding your questions about how healthy or normal this ability is: Actually, it is something that is neutral in nature. It will be what you want it to be. Take water, for example....

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Emotional v physical health

GreenMoo @GreenMoo (11834) 21 Mar 12

I´ve noticed that the recent bouts of physical tiredness and aching I´ve been suffering are tending to follow on the heels of emotional outbursts. I´d never noticed until earlier this week when I got upset with my partner in the...

emotions

health

physical health

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Vvance You're not alone, GreenMoo. A large part of the human population is physically very much susceptible to their moods. Instead of stating examples, I think it more useful to tell you about some research that was initiated several years ago. A doctor, who was...

29 Mar 12

What do I buy/make for him?

revtee4ever @revtee4ever (30) • India 28 Mar 12

Me and my boyfriend would be completing 1 year on 4th April. So we both are really excited about it and I know he is planning something to make me feel special. I also want to make him feel special offcourse! So I was thinking...

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Vvance It depends on what he has been known to like. You know best about that. For example, if he loves music, you could get him a CD by his favorite artist. I could go on with several other examples, but he is YOUR boyfriend and no one knows him as well as you...

28 Mar 12

Animals as therapy

GreenMoo @GreenMoo (11834) 27 Mar 12

Recently a myLot friend here suggested that I use my goats as a sounding board when I'm feeling stressed. Not a bad idea, but the goats and I don't generally see eye to eye and I find the dogs and cats are better listeners. I...

animals

relaxation

therapy

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Vvance It is truly tempting, the way you live so close to nature, with so many animals around you. When you make posts such as this one, I find myself longing a life like yours. I'll shout it from the rooftops. Having lived in the city almost all my life, every...

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What would you offer me?

GreenMoo @GreenMoo (11834) 26 Mar 12

We´re hosting some permaculture courses at the farm this summer and I´m currently dealing with bookings. Several prospective participants have asked if we´re able to offer concessionary places. Obviously I need to cover our costs...

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Vvance Hmm.. interesting concept. That was how people used to get along, centuries ago, right? Before money came to the scene? I'd probably offer to do some typing work, like writersedge said, because I can type at high speeds. I have some other skills, but their...

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The Nature of Work

GreenMoo @GreenMoo (11834) 26 Mar 12

I don't work for an employer, but probably work harder now than I ever have before in my life. When I have to fill in any sort of form and state my occupation, officials generally classify me as either unemployed (which implies...

work

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Vvance My personal opinion is that work is something that people do only because they have to. To pay the bills, to use one of your options. They 'work' because that's what gets them the basic needs for survival. Most office-going people would consider their work/job...

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Karaoke - Would You? Have You?

IrishGal77 @IrishGal77 (260) • Ireland 24 Mar 12

Hi everyone, Am just listening to some music here and Adele's 'Someone Like You' has just been playing. I sang this song 'karaoke-style' back in the Summer of 2011, at my older sister's birthday party. Her niece does part time...

karaoke

singing

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Vvance Hi there IrishGal, Adele is a great singer :) !! I like her songs too!! Well, karaoke can be fun but I haven't yet participated in an 'official' karaoke session. I love singing, but but I've always stuck to singing with my guitar or solo. I guess I...

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One Facebook picture and no Scholarship!

sarahruthbeth22 @sarahruthbeth22 (43143) • United States 25 Mar 12

I just heard Suze Orman say if you are a highschool student and you have risque pictures on your Facebook page you won't get your scholarship. I said Really? Then I thought well that means almost 90% of students will not get money...

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Vvance That's crazy!! Chances are that they will have to change those rules, considering the number of people who have accounts and pictures on Facebook. But in your case, Sarah, I think it would be a good idea to create a Facebook account but not put any pictures...

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Do You Think That Mylot Newbies Are Expecting Too Much?

arviez @arviez (183) • Philippines 24 Mar 12

I noticed that most created discussion now on Mylot are created by Mylot newbies and it seems that every weekend newbies are very active in posting discussions and even comments on Mylot. I just dont know what are their...

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Vvance Well, you can't blame them arviez... after all, money is equivalent to a good life for anyone. People who say that they don't want money at all are not completely honest with you. They are exploring something new, and have high expectations because of the...

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Publishing a book

vertu007 @vertu007 (683) • Romania 23 Mar 12

Hi there, I still have some work to do on my book but I'm wondering how should I proceed after I finish it. I know some people like to read paper books, because they appreciate the feeling they get by holding a good...

publishing

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Vvance Hi vertu007, I'm sure that your book will be an excellent investment for anyone who buys it, judging from the quality of your posts on myLot. To be courteous, I'd have asked about the book, but the admins here probably won't fall in love with me for...

24 Mar 12

Forgiveness for Family

kedralynn @kedralynn (980) • United States 23 Mar 12

Growing up, my older sister was a horrible person. She got pregnant young, was in gangs, stole from the family, had me sent to a foster home, got arrested a lot, did all kinds of drugs and many other bad things. She tore the...

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Vvance "To err is human, to forgive divine." Guess that makes you divine, kedralynn :) !! Well, I'd say you're pretty lucky to have gotten your sister back. Many people who go down that path never return and destroy themselves, scratch...

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Do we really have to wait for the time to heal a Broken Heart?

moy2x_09 @moy2x_09 (10) • Philippines 22 Mar 12

Many of us believed that a Broken Heart can cause such an intense reaction that you may feel your life has been completely striped of meaning. Jobs, hobbies and friends may no longer hold any joy.In fact some of us experienced...

broken heart

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Vvance Hi Moy, Time does indeed heal all wounds. But the question you have to ask yourself is: do you have time to spare? Time is the most valuable thing a human being has. Who knows who long you might live? What if you died tomorrow? Would you waste the...

22 Mar 12