dolce_vita78

@dolce_vita78 (8062)

Philippines • Age 46

Joined myLot 17 years ago

I am not perfect

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Made In China

rebel_woman06 @SIMPLYD (90722) • Philippines 1 Aug 16

I think most of us Filipinos or those from other foreign countries think that things made in China are not of quality , because it was said that they make things in mass production . Yesterday , my hubby’s auntie told us to get...

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lipstick

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dolce_vita78 Products that are made in China are usually considered to be of low quality. I think that the best thing for you to do is check the brand name online. Who knows? It might be one of the products from China that is of good quality. But it may also be the other...

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Coffee Is Sure Getting Me Going This Morning

Marlina @marlina (154131) • Canada 31 Jul 16

It is not even 7 o'clock on this fine Sunday morning but I am already on my second cup of delicious coffee. So I am all pumped up! The day is supposed to be not so hot which will be very appreciated. I am hoping to do some work...

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dolce_vita78 Hi! I have had 3 cups of coffee so far. Just like many coffee drinkers, coffee gets me going. Well, no gardening for today. Today is the first day of classes here in our university and I will spend my time today preparing my lectures.

1 Aug 16

Made a batch of pesto this morning.

Alfredo Rossi @amadeo (111938) • United States 21 Jul 16

Good afternoon.Been a very busy guy this morning. Pick basil from the garden and made pesto.Mike sister is coming over tomorrow night for linguini with pesto.nothing like fresh.I am so please with the outcome. The heat wave is...

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dolce_vita78 Pasta with pesto is one of my favorites. I usually buy it from a favorite restaurant. I know how to cook but because I do not have much time to spare except during weekends. But when I have time to cook, I make sure I put some nuts for texture and strips of...

21 Jul 16

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Photography - Hobby

sofs @sofssu (23662) 18 Jul 16

I love to take pictures of nature. Clouds are special to me. I love watching clouds floating around and I enjoy taking pictures of them. Cloud formations often keep me guessing as to what it resembles in real life. It is so...

photography

clouds

light

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dolce_vita78 Photography is fun! I do take photos of almost anything and everything. My favorite is the sunset. I have countless of albums of sunsets. I also like taking photos of the sea. I take photos of the clouds too especially during sunset because the colors are...

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Appreciation motivates us. Spread positive vibre.

Meena Karuna @meenakaruna (264) 17 Jul 16

Appreciation always motivates us. My husband's appreciation of my cooking makes me prepare more tasty food. I appreciated my son in his studies. He improved his performance. A word of appreciation of my maid makes her do her...

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dolce_vita78 It is important to appreciate even the smallest things done for us by other people. The effort exerted when doing something is not fully compensated by money. That is why to motivate them to do the same or to do better next time around, we must make them feel...

18 Jul 16

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I Definitely Needed a Coffee

Val @valmnz (17097) • New Zealand 13 Jul 16

I had one of those embarrassingly senior moments today. I was taking a break from my library research at a nearby café. I started chatting to the girl behind the café as I placed my order for a latte. The conversation ended and...

coffee

forgetful

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dolce_vita78 That was a funny experience! Well, when we get caught up in a discussion or chit chat with someone, we tend to forget some of the things we are doing or bound to do. I also experience that most of the time. Like there are instances when I am doing something...

13 Jul 16

Goliath was defeated.

Reine25 @Lucky15 (37374) • Philippines 12 Jul 16

They said, it is a like a battle of David and Goliath. And the decision is out, David won. Arbitral tribunal favored the Philippines. And China has no historic claims over the island--scarborough shoal. With the economic zone...

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dolce_vita78 There is a reason for the country to rejoice: we won the arbitration. But there is also a reason for us to take precaution: China is not in favor of the ruling. Our battle is far frim over. However, we definitely do not need another war.

12 Jul 16

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Good Morning Blue Sky

Marlina @marlina (154131) • Canada 12 Jul 16

This morning the sky is of a beautiful blue color and I am enjoying looking at it. But, unfortunately, it will not stay that color very long. We are supposed to have a gray day later on. A gray day is very boring and top it up...

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dolce_vita78 After days of rain, finally the sun is out! The sky is blue with some scattered clouds. We are expecting rainshowers in the afternoon though as mentioned in the weather forecast this morning. Nonetheless, I am happy to have seen the sun shine today.

12 Jul 16

Very Wet Surroundings

Macarrosel @Macarrosel (7498) • Philippines 6 Jul 16

I wake up today seeing our surroundings very wet due to heavy rain yesterday afternoon. It lasted until late night. I can hear trees and plants talking and laughing. They are very happy with the rain. But my...

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dolce_vita78 After days of rain and "wet weather", the sun finally showed up. It feels great as I am energized by today's weather. I am not sure if the weather will be good for the rest of the day. Weather news this morning said that our city will expect rainshowers and...

12 Jul 16

It Was a Manic Monday , Yesterday !

rebel_woman06 @SIMPLYD (90722) • Philippines 12 Jul 16

I love Mondays because they are challenging . It’s the start of the office week , so some works have piled up over the weekend . But somehow I always manage to sneak in here , despite it being busy . Such was not true...

manic

monday

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dolce_vita78 It is not everyday that I meet people who love Mondays. I mean, there are many people who hate Mondays. Well, for me, I do not necessarily dislike Mondays but I am neither a big fan of Mondays. Indeed, In some offices, Monday can be the most demanding time of...

12 Jul 16

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experience in looking for an office who will accommodate me having my practicum

juvyl7 @juvyl7 (23) 8 Jan 13

When I am looking for an office to have my practicum, I have experienced to be rejected. I also experienced to have an impolite approaches. I will not mention the company but I'll never forget it. At first, I have a hardship in...

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dolce_vita78 Getting rejected is one of the realities in life. It is a matter of knowing how to deal with it. Take note that when you start looking for an actual job later after graduation, getting rejected is one of the possibilities. This is one thing you have to be...

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Bangkok, one of the best place to visit in Asia.

dnoblec @dnoblec (3) 29 Jul 12

If you are thinking of traveling abroad for a 1 or 2 week vacation, why not try Bangkok and experience the food and the places in Bangkok. And enjoy shopping at MBK Mall, Imporium Mall and Pratunam, it's cheaper there!

visit bangkok

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dolce_vita78 Hi there dnoblec! I have been to Thailand several times already. It is indeed a beautiful place. But I prefer the beaches of Thailand especially during summer than to spend time in the City of Bangkok. Phuket, Samui, Krabi and Pattaya. Before the Christmas...

29 Jul 12

Do you wear an apron when you cook?

PeacefulWmn9 @PeacefulWmn9 (10420) • United States 13 Jun 09

Years ago, everyone wore an apron to protect their clothing from stains when they cooked. I remembering having many aprons when I was a young woman. But as the years went by, I wore them less and less often. I'm not...

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dolce_vita78 Hello PeacefulWmn9! I always make sure that I wear an apron when cooking. Cooking can be very messy at times. I do not want my clothes to get stained of course. So, I would rather wear an apron no matter how funny-looking the apron is rather than have my...

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Annabelle Rama is so Relentless

LetranKnight25 @LetranKnight25 (33121) • Philippines 13 Jul 12

oh, didn't I mention disrespectful? she was way out of line... I don't really care what is her beef with the columnist that she just attacked during the visit with the Dolphy's wake, but she proved that his writings were right...

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dolce_vita78 Hi there LetranKnight25! This woman obviously needs some professional help. Her ill-mannered attitude always gets her into trouble. And that does not even bother her. It's not even surprising that the husband can't control her anymore. Someone just needs to...

13 Jul 12

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goodbye my old phone

Hazel Funcion @Zelmarq (12585) • Cebu City, Philippines 12 Jul 12

I hate goodbyes , but its inevitable. No matter how how much we cling to someone or something in life, it just happens, goodbyes happen. And, now Im saying goodbye to my old phone. Its part of life, after the seven years of...

cellphone

nokia 6233

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dolce_vita78 Hi Zelmarq! Good move huh? I have used (and am still using) iOS because of the Apple products I am using. But I sure was blown away by the Android technology. One of the things I appreciate with Android is that...

12 Jul 12

Whats your first drink of the morning?

Rosie @rosie230 (1703) 14 Jun 10

Well for me.. I get out of bed, and go straight to the kitchen to make myself a cup of tea... I cannot start my day until I have had my first cup of tea! I know that tea actually contains more caffiene in it than coffee, but since...

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dolce_vita78 Hi there rosie230! My first drink in the morning would usually be hot coffee. But in the absence of coffee, anything hot would do. It could be milk, tea, or chocolate.

10 Jul 12

I think that simple pleasures really do bring the most enjoyment in life.

oldchem1 @oldchem1 (8132) 31 May 10

I don't have a lot of money (for not a lot read 'none'!!), but money isn't always needed to have a good time and enjoy life. I have just spent a lovely hour just outside my back gate! I have sat and...

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dolce_vita78 Hi oldchem1! Indeed the best things in life are free! When was the last we listened to the quiet rhythm of our breathing? When was the last time we appreciated the subtle beauty of things taken for granted? When looking down at a little baby, and having...

10 Jul 12

Do you ever swallow your pride?

eddyspaghetti @eddyspaghetti (1225) • United States 30 May 10

Have you ever had to swallow your pride and give in for any reason? When two people are angry sometimes neither party wants to contact the other, however one person has to swallow their pride and talk to the other, otherwise...

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dolce_vita78 Hello to you eddyspaghetti! Yes, I consider that from time to time. I believe this is important most especially when we want the best for our relationships with other people. [i]“It is better to lose your pride with someone you love rather than to lose...

6 Jul 12

Feeling/Emotion....Does it always reflect on your face?

cloud31 @cloud31 (5809) 27 May 10

When your are mad,sad, happy or excited does it always reflect on your face? Or you can hide what you really feel inside of you? Can you manage to smile if deep inside you feel sad? Can you try to divert your...

emotions

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dolce_vita78 Hello cloud31! I am the type of person who finds it difficult to hide my real emotions. I am not really good at that. But because of the nature of my job, I have to try harder to hide my real emotions especially the negative feelings. Almost every one who...

6 Jul 12