Desertwind

@Desertwind (32)

Namibia • Age 62

Joined myLot 15 years ago

The bamboo that bends is stronger than the oak that resists.

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Who in here can really say they're HAPPY?

laydee @laydee (12798) • Philippines 27 Apr 09

I'm so bombarded right now with left and right issues of how 'sad' and 'lonely' people are, relationships breaking up (and I'm not only talking about myself), family members dying, financial difficulties. Sometimes I just want to...

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Desertwind Hey laydee. I hope you're feeling better by now? I haven't been on mylot for a few days. I can honestly say that I'm happy. I learned to go with the flow and not fight against it. It just makes things worse. Just know, and take comfort from the fact that...

28 Apr 09

Oh Oh...Looks Like Susan Boyle Of Britain's Got Talent Has Major Competition

pyewacket @pyewacket (43903) • United States 21 Apr 09

The latest of that singing sensation Susan Boyle of the Britain's Got Talent show is now being upstaged....by a 12 year old named Shaheen Jafargholi....here's his audition for the...

susan boyle

susan should win

unfair second chance from newest competitor

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Desertwind Hi pyewacket. It's good to see that you are so passionate about this. I think that Susan Boyle has the voice of an angel, but this kid is also really good. I guess the judges have all the say in this - fair or not. But don't you think that everyone should get...

21 Apr 09

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What´s your special homemade dessert?

marguicha @marguicha (223128) • Chile 21 Apr 09

Everyone has her speciality as desserts go. Mine is a coffee mousse with a creme patisiere and some rum added. My friends love it and expect me to make it at every party at my home. What is yours? Share please

desserts

making desserts

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Desertwind Mine is apple tart. It's so easy to make too. I always make a double portion because one is just never enough. I have to keep an eagle's eye on it when it comes out of the oven, because my kids are like vultures when I make it. Also, whoever eats it at my...

21 Apr 09

What's your favorite proverb?

snow8515 @snow8515 (169) • China 9 Apr 09

Proverb is short, well known saying that expresses a common truth or belief. Many proverbs give the best advice about the way to live. I think many people have their own favorite proverb. Different people like different one and do...

live

proverb

reasonable

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Desertwind One of my favorites is an old Chinese proverb "The bamboo that bends is stronger than the oak that resists". In other words, go with the flow and life will be much easier. (also my own experience)

9 Apr 09

Anybody here likes MAHJONG (the card game in computer)?

daliaj @daliaj (5674) • India 31 Mar 09

I think it is a stupid game and it is good for kids. My husband is kind of addicted to it. He has to play atleast 5 rounds a day. What do you think?

addict

game

mahjong

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Desertwind I play it now and then. It's ok. I like to play other puzzle games also. I downloaded this game Island of Alana once. I was kind of neat, but like halfway through the game the message came up that there was a file missing. I tried different locations for...

8 Apr 09

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Which site/feature of google do you like the most

tamildude3 @tamildude3 (409) • India 6 Apr 09

I like gmail the most, cose without gmail i would feel helpless. Closely follwing gmail is Orkut, where i have connected with loads of friends with whom i had lost touch

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Desertwind Gmail for sure! I have been using it for about 3 years now. I also like Google Earth - very interesting.

7 Apr 09

Its so hard to get referals! :)

dilip_naik11 @dilip_naik11 (261) • India 7 Apr 09

Its so hard for me.. I had to try so much to get my first referal. I wonder how people manage those ptcs really. I mean.. Most of them pay u in .01 cents per click n u sure cant earn a bit by yourself .. N there are places to buy...

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Desertwind I'm in the same boat as you! I also struggle to get referals.

7 Apr 09

Are we alone in the universe

glennz81 @glennz81 (21) • Australia 2 Apr 09

Yes that age old dicussion are we truely alone is the vast vast vast endless universe. I personally think there is life other than our own out there even if you beleve in god you really think he would of only just created us on...

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Desertwind I would very much like to think that there are other beings in the universe, but I watched a program on tv the other night and I don't know if it would be possible. It was about the beginning of the universe and they talked about the nearest planet being...

4 Apr 09

Can you make money with affiliate programs?

moneymommy @moneymommy (3418) • United States 23 Mar 09

Do you know if you can make a decent amount of money with affiliate programs? I mean like adding an affiliate link to your website.

affiliate programs

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Desertwind I don't know the answer to your question, but I also want to try affiliate programs. I just joined a site that pays you for giving away their product. Problem is, I do not have a website, so I have no place to put the link. Is there another way to do it? They...

24 Mar 09

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Please Give Me Advice

summerfire @summerfire (427) • United States 20 Mar 09

I have smoked since I was 13 and will be 50 in a couple weeks. I have tried the patches, the hypnosis, Chantex, the gum and cold turkey...I have the want to but they say the addiction is worse than heroine. For any of you who have...

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Desertwind Hey all I-want-to-stop-smoking myLotters! There's this book called "The easy way to stop smoking" by Allen Carr. He claims to have a 95% success rate with his book. What have you got to lose? You can download the book for free on Wattpad. You can even download...

21 Mar 09

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It really works.

wesfrishkorn @wesfrishkorn (19) • United States 17 Jan 09

If you haven't read this book or seen the video, you really are missing out on a big secret. If you've read it, whats been your experience with it? Do you believe it really works?

missing you

secret

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Desertwind There's NO doubt in my mind that it works! We all use the secret at home and have benefited greatly from it since we watched the movie about 2 years ago. Bigger things take longer to manifest, but I can honestly say that I have achieved one of my 'impossible'...

20 Mar 09

Does 'LUCK' changed your life ever?

daliaj @daliaj (5674) • India 19 Mar 09

Do you believe in luck? Does it change your life ever. Please share your experience with luck. I believe in luck. There are lot of instance where luck or I say god's grace came to my help. Recelntly I got an offer from a...

experience

life

luck

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Desertwind Hey there daliaj There's no such thing as luck. If you are so inclined, call it the grace of God. There is a higher power guiding you. Whether you call it God, guardian angels, spirit guides, the universe or your higher self. Do yourself a favour and watch...

19 Mar 09

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