dlkuku

@dlkuku (1935)

United States • Age 60

Joined myLot 17 years ago

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When doors open, step through.

dlkuku @dlkuku (1935) • United States 1 Mar 13

Sometimes things happen and we just need to jump on opportunities, taking a step of faith. I wasn't planning on getting my own place, but the road of life sometimes give you twists and turns. Amazingly, this was only the 2nd...

jobs

opportunities

work

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1 person

Family loss

dlkuku @dlkuku (1935) • United States 16 Feb 13

Today my 24 year old nephew died. He fought long and hard against cancer, but he could no longer fight. He was way too young, only 24. Yesterday a little girl in my town died from cancer, she was 6 years old. Cancer...

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3 people

Hit and Run

dlkuku @dlkuku (1935) • United States 15 Feb 13

Last night or this morning my boyfriend's car was hit while parked outside my house. The person who did this didn't even leave a note, just left. This really sucks, so now he has to deal with his insurance, had to file a...

accident

hit and run

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2 people

Bad Habits...AARGH!!

dlkuku @dlkuku (1935) • United States 14 Feb 13

We all have bad habits, or annoying ones. And when I am stressed, I bite one nail. Not all of them, just one, and I can't stand that I do this. I get disgusted and force myself not to bite it, it grows out nice, then stress...

bad habits

habits

nail biting

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Would you go on a Carnival cruise after the horror of the crippled ship?

dlkuku @dlkuku (1935) • United States 14 Feb 13

I was never thrilled with the idea of a cruise, although I know a lot of people who would love to go on one. But in recent years, I have heard a lot of bad things about Carnival, and with this latest incident I don't think I...

carnival

cruise

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1 person

Interview tomorrow!

dlkuku @dlkuku (1935) • United States 14 Feb 13

I signed a job bid on Monday for another position that pays a lot more money at my place of employment. Tomorrow is my interview. Two other people signed it, so we shall see. I am crossing all my fingers and toes and saying...

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1 person

Valentine's Day gifts

dlkuku @dlkuku (1935) • United States 14 Feb 13

I'm not a high maintenance type of woman, I'm just not into fancy jewelry (can't wear it at work anyway), or expensive restaurants, or gifts. We did have plans for today, but his job got in the way of that, so we are going to...

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I hate Drama

dlkuku @dlkuku (1935) • United States 13 Feb 13

and drama queens. When my exhusband and I split, I didn't harass him, didn't bother him, and although I tried to avoid him, he insisted on stalking me to the point where I decided I needed to get totally away from him and...

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1 person

Job bid

dlkuku @dlkuku (1935) • United States 12 Feb 13

Knowing things are going to be real tight financially now that I have my own place, I have been hoping for another position to open at work. I even went to HR and my manager a couple weeks ago telling them I wanted to move to a...

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Relationships...working on PATIENCE

dlkuku @dlkuku (1935) • United States 11 Feb 13

I admit, I am a terribly impatient person. My boyfriend is a wonderful man, he is sweet and loving and giving. He treats me very well, but he has one thing that drives me batty. He is chronically late ALL THE TIME. If we...

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Decorating my new home

dlkuku @dlkuku (1935) • United States 11 Feb 13

I love vintage stuff and shabby chic looks, and I am looking for ideas. My sister gave me some old costume jewelry that was my great aunt's, and I am thinking of making tie backs for my bathroom curtains using some of it. I...

antiques

decorating

iron bed

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1 person

Moving...yet again!

dlkuku @dlkuku (1935) • United States 11 Feb 13

For the last year and a half, I have been living with my sister. Which was fine, we get along great, and I am thankful that I had a place to go to. But I am ready. I found the cutest little apartment, 2 floors, big living...

cleanliness

house

moving

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Empty Nest Syndrome, does it exist?

dlkuku @dlkuku (1935) • United States 9 Feb 13

I am not only divorced now, but all my kids are grown up and gone. I have nostalgic moments, for instance, Christmas, when I think of them as they were as children, and miss those moments, but for the most part, I am just fine...

children

empty nest

motherhood

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2 people

Dating in your 40's (or any age)...It's a Jungle out there!

dlkuku @dlkuku (1935) • United States 9 Feb 13

I don't know why, but after my divorce, I seemed to have attracted all the weirdos and psychos. Not to mention losers, users, liars and drunks. And one Narcissist, who claimed all his exes were Narcissistic Psychos. First...

dating

men

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Surviving Divorce...The first year.

dlkuku @dlkuku (1935) • United States 9 Feb 13

It's been about a year and half since my ex husband and I parted ways and he filed for divorce. And it's very true, the first year is the hardest. Add to it, a 500 mile move, by myself, facing unemployment and a grueling job...

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2 people

Spring Fever!!

dlkuku @dlkuku (1935) • United States 18 Feb 08

I have a terrible case of Spring Fever. When I woke this morning, it was cloudy but the tempature was in the fifties. Soon the clouds cleared up and the sun began to shine! The birds are singing, I have the heat off and all...

seasons

spring

spring fever

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Buying a new car!!

dlkuku @dlkuku (1935) • United States 18 Feb 08

Well not new, used but it's a really nice 97 Nisson. My hubby was talking to one of his friends on the phone the other night, and he was telling him how his car broke down and we were thinking of buying another. His friend...

new car

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2 people

Sleep positions.

dlkuku @dlkuku (1935) • United States 15 Feb 08

What position do you find most comfortable to sleep in? Is there a position that you just can't sleep in? Or does it matter to you? Are you a sprawler or do you curl up? I always sleep on my right side facing the outside of the...

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3 people

Being snubbed.

dlkuku @dlkuku (1935) • United States 13 Feb 08

The other day at work I said Hi to another women who works there and she rolled her eyes at me and walked away not even acknowledging me. And ever since she has been scowling at me and giving me dirty looks and I have no idea...

being snubbed

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3 people

What do you think of Michelle Obama?

dlkuku @dlkuku (1935) • United States 13 Feb 08

I am a straight out conservative Republican, and having said that I want to know what others think of Michelle Obama. I watched an interview of her the other night and I really liked her, she was straight on, answered the...

first lady

michelle obama

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