charmaine36

@charmaine36 (145)

Jamaica • Age 52

Joined myLot 16 years ago

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How does one say goodbye to a loved one who has a terminal illness?

charmaine36 @charmaine36 (145) • Jamaica 28 Dec 10

How does one say goodbye to a loved one who has a terminal illness? My friend's mom is dying of cancer and it's very heartbreaking to see them together, to watch them saying goodbye in little ways just knowing that she has less...

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Is Breastfeeding Really Necessary

charmaine36 @charmaine36 (145) • Jamaica 7 Oct 10

My neighbour had a daughter recently and she has decided not to breastfeed. Her grandmother is horrified at the idea of a baby not receiving breast milk which she believes has vital nutrients that is necessary for the positive...

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How do you get a persistent suitor to see that you're not interested?

charmaine36 @charmaine36 (145) • Jamaica 30 Sep 10

My best friend is feeling very frustrated, there's this guy at her workplace that just won't take no for an answer. He thinks she's just being shy and is determined to get her to come out of her shell and to start going out with...

relationship

saying no

6 responses

Any short and simple homemade treatment

charmaine36 @charmaine36 (145) • Jamaica 30 Sep 10

I was reading a healthy lifestyle magazine and came across a treatment for wrinkles which goes, mash 1/4 banana until creamy, spread all over face and leave for 15-20 mins before rinsing off with warm water followed by a dash of...

beauty treatment

woman

wrinkles

2 responses

Are you the sing along type?

charmaine36 @charmaine36 (145) • Jamaica 23 Sep 10

I'm one of those persons who really can't sing even to save my life but i dearly love to sing. When i hear any of my favourite songs, i simply can't resist singing along. I endure a lot of teasing from family, friends and...

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When was the last time you spent some time pampering yourself?

charmaine36 @charmaine36 (145) • Jamaica 25 Aug 10

My kids were away all weekend and it was a real treat. I got to catch up on the myriad of things on my personal to do list. Then i spent all day Saturday pampering myself. I got my hair done, my nails, then i decided to go all the...

myself

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Do You Find it Difficult Making Friends?

charmaine36 @charmaine36 (145) • Jamaica 10 Aug 10

I'm extremely shy and withdrawn and have always had problems striking up a conversation or making the first overtures of friendship. My sister, on the other hand, is the complete opposite. She's this open and friendly person, i...

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How Do You Motivate Your Children To Read?

charmaine36 @charmaine36 (145) • Jamaica 10 Aug 10

I have tried giving them books as gifts, getting books about their interest but alas! Nothing seems to work. My sisters and I are avid readers, i have been devouring books since my early teens. Sad to say, none of the kids have...

getting children to read

motivating kids

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How do you overcome writer's block?

charmaine36 @charmaine36 (145) • Jamaica 8 Aug 10

How do you get your inspiration? Have you ever experienced writer's block? I started writing a book over a year ago and i just got stuck. I have tried to complete it so many times, but what i have realised is that i just keep...

inspiration

writer

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What are some of the childhood games you used to play?

charmaine36 @charmaine36 (145) • Jamaica 8 Aug 10

As a child growing up in Jamaica, we had so many ways to keep ourselves active and highly entertained, especially during the long, hot summer holiday. When I look at my nieces and nephews now all they want to do is to stay...

childhood

games

jump rope

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Dating sites

charmaine36 @charmaine36 (145) • Jamaica 15 Nov 08

Recently I went on a dating site for singles. I clicked on the profile of a guy that seemed interesting and I just had to share this with you, for status he had happily married and for seeking he had activity partner.This led me...

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what to do about a boring partner

charmaine36 @charmaine36 (145) • Jamaica 21 Aug 08

Had enough of that boring partner, knowing good and well that what you want most you cannot find it in that one person. How do you walk away from that relationship? is it not worst to sacrifice each other in the efforts not to...

relationship

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thinking about a one night stand?

charmaine36 @charmaine36 (145) • Jamaica 21 Aug 08

sitting here thinking about having that one night stand, that has the tendency to make society look down on the woman, but that feeling of liberation that lingers,in her mind. How can one feel belittled when the joy of liberation...

sex

stereo

4 responses

Matchmaker InYou?

charmaine36 @charmaine36 (145) • Jamaica 3 May 08

Suppose you know two people who, in your opinion would make a great couple. Would you meddle in their lives and try to set them up?

playing cupid

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Coping With Motherhood

charmaine36 @charmaine36 (145) • Jamaica 3 May 08

How do you cope when you are unexpectedly thrust into the role of motherhood? My sister and her husband died in an accident last year and i have sole responsibility of my three teenage nieces.It's one roller coaster ride, i'm...

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