alexandrie

@alexandrie (37)

Philippines • Age 42

Joined myLot 17 years ago

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Discussions (25)

alexandrie's Discussions

Do you believe in the Freakonomics behind our names?

alexandrie @alexandrie (37) • Philippines 7 Apr 07

You can google which book this concept came from. The idea is that highly educated mothers pick more creative names. Additionally, our names indicate, to some extent, the level of success we can expect to achieve.

freakonomics

names

naming children

What is the American Dream?

alexandrie @alexandrie (37) • Philippines 7 Apr 07

Let me go blonde for a moment and ask that. I honestly do not know. It is frequently mentioned as a thing to aspire for. But what is the American Dream? Does calling it such mean every American pines for it? What is the American...

american dream

Every day vs. Everday, Advice vs. Advise: Do you know the difference?

alexandrie @alexandrie (37) • Philippines 7 Apr 07

I'm an educator and compiling materials for young learners is one of my hobbies. Without running to google or asking your mamas, please tell me if you know the difference between the two sets of words. If no, what problems do you...

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How do you turn ordinary office supplies into deadly weapons?

alexandrie @alexandrie (37) • Philippines 7 Apr 07

I won't spoil that question by discussing it further. Suffice it to say your answers might come in handy someday. Hahaha.

dangerous weapon

office supplies

weapons

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Is it okay to name pets after mental disorders?

alexandrie @alexandrie (37) • Philippines 7 Apr 07

Naming pets Brownie, Softy, Blackie, and Lassie is so pedestrian. I'm thinking of getting a cat and naming it Schizophrenia, nickname schizo. If you don't think it's okay to name pets after mental disorders, please say so....

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Why are you on myLot?

alexandrie @alexandrie (37) • Philippines 7 Apr 07

Are you on myLot to earn money or simply to ask questions most people in real life would pelt you with paperclips for even asking?

reasons for joining mylot

why join mylot

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What's a movie line you just can't forget?

alexandrie @alexandrie (37) • Philippines 7 Apr 07

This line doesn't even have to be one that you like, or one from a movie that you like. I'm curious how the mind chooses which words to retain. After all, memory is selective. Be honest and creative with your answer. I won't...

dialogue

line

movie line

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Every time someone raises an arm, do you try to see his or her armpit?

alexandrie @alexandrie (37) • Philippines 7 Apr 07

I'm truly curious about this. Every time someone, anyone, raises his or her arms, do you strain to catch a glimpse of their armpits?

armpit

look at armpits

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Do you find it seedy for a man to get a manicure and wear sheer nail polish?

alexandrie @alexandrie (37) • Philippines 7 Apr 07

There's something seedy about men who get manicures and wear sheer nail polish. I'm curious if all of you think that way.

What's the best eyeshadow color for the eyes now that it's summer?

alexandrie @alexandrie (37) • Philippines 7 Apr 07

I want to know what color combinations work best for fair-skinned and darker-skinned girls. Oh, and please recommend products, too.

eyeshadow

makeup

summer makeup

Why do cab drivers feel obligated to share words of wisdom?

alexandrie @alexandrie (37) • Philippines 7 Apr 07

I kid you not. I've yet to ride on a cab with a driver who doesn't fill the urge to spill his entire life story on me, or preach against the eroding values of teenagers. Why are cab drivers such a talkative lot? Is it because...

Do their ointments really work?

alexandrie @alexandrie (37) • Philippines 7 Apr 07

I've been liberally lathering some on my face, and I haven't looked any younger, or prettier. Does Oil of Olay really work? Would I be able to feel its effects before I start turning gray and walk around as bent as popsicle...

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Why are so many email scammers from Nigeria?

alexandrie @alexandrie (37) • Philippines 7 Apr 07

Why am I getting so many mails from Nigeria? Why can't these spams come from, say, Timbuktu? Come to think of it, why have I never received any spam mail selling me viagra from a lovely person from Timbuktu?

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Do you see a call center job as work you can grow old with?

alexandrie @alexandrie (37) • Philippines 7 Apr 07

Most people don't. Most see a call center job as a meantime job. I don't work in the call center industry, so I'm curious why call centers are eating up so many talents in the workforce, most of whom are very open about their...

call center

jobs

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Is it possible to become filthy rich from blogging?

alexandrie @alexandrie (37) • Philippines 7 Apr 07

I'm curious if it really is possible to start a business empire on the proceeds from blogging. A lot of people online swear their blogs helped them buy their car and house, or pay off mortgage, or start a new business. This is...

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Who would you hire - a barely passable-looking applicant or the pretty one?

alexandrie @alexandrie (37) • Philippines 7 Apr 07

I heard tell women are so catty they would do silly things out of spite. Suppose you are a manager, and you have to choose between two applicants. The two girls are equal in everything except face value. Would you hire the pretty...

applicant

hiring

human resource

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Is it true real men do not use spell check?

alexandrie @alexandrie (37) • Philippines 7 Apr 07

This is one of the questions I want to ask the universe before I die.

spellcheck

spelling

What's one secret you wouldn't mind telling me?

alexandrie @alexandrie (37) • Philippines 7 Apr 07

Yes, what's one secret you wouldn't mind telling me, a total stranger, but would rather slit your wrists first before you'd let a family member know?

secret

stranger

Are skinny jeans on their way out?

alexandrie @alexandrie (37) • Philippines 7 Apr 07

I don't like skinny jeans. I'm full-figured, and so they make me look like I swallowed a boulder and it settled in my stomach. So, it came as a relief to me to read in an online survey that skinny jeans are on their way...

fashion

jeans

skinny jeans

Do you think maids will someday rule the world?

alexandrie @alexandrie (37) • Philippines 7 Apr 07

This is a leaf off the Jessica Zafra school of thought. Zafra is a brilliant female writer who terrorizes institutions, parents, kids, priests, and just about anyone through her writing. She claims that maids are so important and...

househelp

maids

world domination