blue_star8

@blue_star8 (37)

Philippines • Age 56

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Many have asked...I am begging.

hazydazy @hazydazy (783) • United States 11 Feb 07

I am in a situation right now that seems hopeless. My husband was in an accident and could not work for 3 months. He is back to work, but for less pay. We are up to our eyes in debt and tonight we ran out of oil for our furnace....

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blue_star8 Hi dear. I know how that feels and I'd pray for you. I am from Asia (Manila, Philippines) and some people may consider it could be more bearable here because it's not so cold. I also lost a job contract recently (my last paycheck was Jan 31) because our global...

12 Feb 07

I need some of your best ideas .............

paradisesuns @paradisesuns (1754) • United States 11 Feb 07

I need some cool and unusual ideas for valentines day.How do you celebrate it?

valentines day ideas

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blue_star8 If you're single, you can schedule a day at the spa with your girlfriends (if you're a girl). If you're a single guy, maybe a stay-at-home party with your single buddies and play a fun game like Pictionary or Taboo. It also depends on your interest. For...

11 Feb 07

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Nikon or Canon?

vintage_blowout @vintage_blowout (277) • Philippines 18 Jan 07

For photography enthusiasts, there is still a long-waging battle between Nikon SLR camers or Canon SLRs. Which do you think is best and why? I'd like to invest in a good SLR camera soon.

photography

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blue_star8 I think if budget is a concern, choose Canon because it's almost the same with Nikon but cheaper. Nikon seems to be ahead in terms of clarity but I think Canon does well, too, if you have a good lens. So if price is an issue, go get a Canon! :) Mine is.

6 Feb 07

do you like macro photography?why?why not?

Iamtheman @irfan_fatboy (192) • India 5 Feb 07

just give your views saying why do you like macro photography if you do and if you dont then why dont you like it?

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blue_star8 I like it and trying to learn the ropes. I think it also teaches us about life - the need to look at the details so we can understand the full picture. We are all parts of a big universe and looking at and appreciating the smaller parts teaches us that we're...

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Photography - digital or traditional?

InspirationStation @InspirationStation (188) • United States 22 Jan 07

I like traditional photography a lot more in some ways, but not in others. What do you prefer? The photograph which I have included is a picture taken using a Canon AE-1 - made in 1980, using a tripod and professional FujiChrome...

color saturation

digital vs traditional photography

slide film

tripod

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blue_star8 I also prefer traditional photography but nowadays, one can't seem to avoid using DLSRs because it's more practical, in a way. I still love film photography but I've noticed that it's less costlier to use DSLRs. For instance, with film photography, you buy...

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When do you throw out a dying plant?

ElusiveButterfly @ElusiveButterfly (45940) • United States 21 Jan 07

When I have a plant that is on it's last leg, I will do everything to try to save it. I will take cuttings from the plant and attempt to root them and replant them once I am successful in the rooting process. There have been a...

plants

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blue_star8 I used to think I can never ever care for plants because all attempts were unsuccesful! It was frustrating. Even those given by friends die! And then I came across an article that says that plants can 'hear' you if you talk to them so I tried that even if it...

22 Jan 07

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Racism...Sexism...Hate: Pot Calling The Kettle Black....no pun intended :)

MissGia @MissGia (955) • United States 20 Jan 07

It has plagued the world for hundreds of years...Racism. But i have been thinking about it alot and i dont think people realize just how silly it is. I believe deep down we are all racist, or maybe some of us at a minimal level...

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blue_star8 Yes, I think we all are guilty of racism sometimes. But the good thing is that there are people like us who are conscious about it and take extra efforts to be more respectful of others who are not in the same race (or creed, gender, political belief, etc.). I...

21 Jan 07

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Black and White

Jim @jayperiod (870) • United States 19 Jan 07

Does anyone still make black and white photos? I find that shooting black and white takes a different eye. It's almost as if you have to see in shades of gray rather than color. I like the stories a black and white photo can...

photography

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blue_star8 Yes! My blog is even titled "Black & White Corner". I like B&W photogaphy because they have more depth and mystery. I've had a B&W exhibition of photos I took in Beijing, China and this is what I wrote in my invitation, "I would always feel its beauty lies in...

21 Jan 07

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Do you have your own office?

highflyingxangel @highflyingxangel (9225) • United States 21 Jan 07

I'd love to have my own office. It'd be easier for me not to be disturbed. I think it'd be my own little private oaisis where I could retreat to work and maybe to relax. What about you?

writing

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blue_star8 I can understand your sentiment. Writing/working requires complete peace and quiet. Maybe you can convert part of your living room to a mini office? I used to have my study/office in my extra room here in my apartment but this new year, I brought my office...

21 Jan 07

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do u tango?

ragsindian @ragsindian (50) • India 15 Jan 07

anyone who knows how to tango..pls suggest me a good CD for it , also please let me know how efficient CDs are for making u learn Tango..

tango

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blue_star8 Yes, CDs can help but the best thing to do is really take formal lessons. You have to dance with a partner regularly. Tango is quite challenging because it needs precision and snappy turns and all and so it's better to perfect that timing when you're with...

19 Jan 07

do you believe in love at first sight

purohit_86 @purohit_86 (57) • India 19 Jan 07

last week i saw one girl at one of the pub in our town she was sitting alone and she was enjoying every single sip of the glass full of whisky ,at first glance of her only i fell in love with her innocence,loneliness it looked...

is it love

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blue_star8 I think so! Though it may not be necessarily be love, I think that initial "rush" can always lead to love. So what happened to you may be one of those moments. It could probably lead to love but perhaps, if it's really meant to be, you'd see her again...not...

19 Jan 07

Post here if your a member of TPC.com

rain021 @rain021 (91) • Philippines 19 Jan 07

State your usernames. Say anything you want. I'll go first. TPC username:jubei021 Nice meeting my fellow TPC members here.

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blue_star8 Hi everyone! I am "Ishna" in TPC. I just registered a few days ago. This seems a cool site with many interesting topics in the forum. TPC people are also cool. I met up with a few of them already to trade (buy/sell) and so far, I have very good experiences....

19 Jan 07

If you had the money...

totalguy @totalguy (563) 18 Jan 07

If you had the money what would you buy or what would you do with it? im thinking realistic things now i dont mean if you became a millionaire i mean something you really want maybe a house or a car or something? if i had the...

make extra money

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blue_star8 Outside of the things that I'd want for myself and others, I'd especially make a list of what each of my loved ones need and wish for. Not really big items like cars or houses (money may not be enough for those...haha!) but special things that they would like...

19 Jan 07

What do you like about germany?

queenajasmina @queenajasmina (449) • United States 8 Jan 07

I've been to germany and I loved my visit. My favorite part about it was the schnitzel and pomme frits and the Ice cream. DELICIOUS!!! What do you like about germany?

germany

shnitzel

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blue_star8 The MEN! Haha! :) Seriously, the best city I've ever visited in Germany is Weimer. It is a quiet and romantic city. There are cobbled-stone streets, little shops, roadside cafes and historic places. I went on a long walk just by myself and was really touched...

19 Jan 07

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How many great ideas go up in vapor because you didn't write it down?

WebMann @WebMann (4731) • Canada 19 Jan 07

I have a terrible habit of walking into a room without a clue why I walked in there. I think that happens to most of us, but what about thoughts we have that disappear as fast. You can have an idea that could generate money but...

million dollar ideas

pen and paper

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blue_star8 Another way of keeping those thoughts and ideas saved is to have a recorder with you all the time. Some MP3 player/PDAs can record voices, right? Sometimes, I'm too lazy to write down my thoughts (especially when I'm about to sleep) so having a recorder beside...

19 Jan 07

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Have you read the book "THe little Prince??...so nice right???

chrissymadam_simple @chrissymadam_simple (173) • Philippines 18 Jan 07

Wow, that book was very amazing!!!!i was really touched after reading it....its about understanding a child...coz sometimes adults don't understand them...the little prince touched me ...what can you say bout it??? after reading...

little prince

the little prince

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blue_star8 I think one of the messages of the book is about living a life of gratitude. That there are many things around us and all we have to do is look at them with a more grateful heart and we will surely find that inner happiness. There's this part there about a man...

18 Jan 07

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Doyou listen to birds?

Thiru178 @Thiru178 (460) • Sri Lanka 10 Jan 07

I listen to birds every morning wen I got up. I walk arround the trees in our campus and listen to the morning birds songs. If I miss it one day that means I have missed half of the day. Black robins are my favorite

birds

song

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blue_star8 Oh yes, I do! I find it a real blessing that even in a city like Manila (where pollution is too much), there are still so many birds around! Birds hang out by the windows of my bedroom and they're the first sounds I hear when I wake up in the morning. It's...

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If you're single, what do you do on Valentines Day?

embattledsparkle @embattledsparkle (1072) • United States 18 Jan 07

If you're flying solo on Valentines Day, what do you do? Do you just ignore it? Do you do something special, like get together with friends? I'll be single this Valentines Day and while I can plan activities with my kids, I still...

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blue_star8 I'd find another single friend and we'd pamper ourselves in a spa and beauty salon! :) Or maybe go out of town and shoot photos. Actually, even if I am with someone, we usually don't go out on that day because all restaurants will be booked anyway and then...

18 Jan 07