ester_tamisin

@ester_tamisin (522)

Philippines • Age 82

Joined myLot 17 years ago

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BAHALA NA: When do you say it? How do you perceive it?

tryxiness @tryxiness (4544) • Philippines 8 Dec 07

During when and how do you use Bahala Na approach to life? About 5 years ago, we were asked to pick a filipino value that is wildely used, and I chose bahala na -- there were other choices like utang na loob, hospitality, etc. but...

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ester_tamisin "Bahala na" on my opinion and usage is a brave upfront in uncertain times. It is determination in bleak times. A great hope in getting through a seemingly impossible task or time

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This makes me sick to my stomach!!!

Marie2473 @Marie2473 (8512) • Sweden 30 May 07

I just read the news in a swedish paper and found out that they in The netherlands are going to air a reality-show where 3 kids are to compete for a dying womans helathy kidney... This is really sick and I can not for the sake of...

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ester_tamisin Reality shows have gone too far. They often hardly reflects the "reality of life" for the majority of its audience. I mean how many people drink liquefied earthworms, jump off a chopper or fall in love at an instance and make out even faster. They came up with...

31 May 07

Thin with protruding belly. Is lipo the last result? Need your advice.

ester_tamisin @ester_tamisin (522) • Philippines 22 Mar 07

I've always wanted a flat abdomen. Mine has always been huge even when I am quite thin during my childhood day. Back then, I looked like a malnourished child-stick thin with protruding belly. I weight normal for my height and its...

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ester_tamisin I'll try this one. I heard that sit-ups are not effective but since it worked for you then it might work for me too. I never gave this a thought before since I read that celebrities like Britney Spears and Janet Jackson do 1,000 sit-ups a day and I would...

31 May 07

I've been asked this question. Now I'm asking you

ester_tamisin @ester_tamisin (522) • Philippines 21 May 07

What makes you float in the air with much satisfaction and happiness?

happiness

Summoned for jury duty

brandi_girl_16 @brandi_girl_16 (624) • United States 18 Apr 07

I had jury duty today...I HATE jury duty!! I am summoned every year and every year it's just a waste of my time! I missed class today because of it and I didn't even make it into the podium...not that I wanted to or anything! I...

jury duty

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ester_tamisin Serving as a jury, I believe, is compulsory among chosen American citizen. I have heard a lot of negative remarks coming from working individuals who have to serve their jury duty and be excuse to they respective works. They often complain that they lose a...

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Help

ester_tamisin @ester_tamisin (522) • Philippines 19 May 07

I have dark lips but I don't smoke. I have fair skin so I'm sure its not natural besides the lower smucker is lighter than the upper one. I want a natural pinkish and even lip color. How do I attain that?

cosmetics

fashion

lips

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ester_tamisin I have seen it on a popular drugstore. But I am a bit hesitant to try it. Do you know anyone who have used it?

20 May 07

Rating Discussions, Let Us All Make A Habit Of It

trinidadvelasco @trinidadvelasco (11401) • Philippines 19 May 07

The reason why I pick a discussion to respond to is because, it has taken my attention and I am convinced that it is worth responding to. After reading the entirety of it, I make it a habit to rate it with a plus (+). If it were...

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ester_tamisin I always give positive ratings nearly to every response I get in my discussions. Some I just leave unrated if its full of gibberish while those that I found foul definitely get a negative rating. I also do this in discussion I answer and some of its response...

19 May 07

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Help

ester_tamisin @ester_tamisin (522) • Philippines 19 May 07

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Eat your flowers

ester_tamisin @ester_tamisin (522) • Philippines 2 May 07

Flowers on the table most of the time are there just for visual effect. It enhances the table arrangement either as a focal point in a vase or as garnish alongside your meals. But you know that you can eat them as well? Using...

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ester_tamisin They're not just pretty but tasty as well. And I've notice that real roses are now often used in cakes and they sure do looked better that those sugar flowers.

16 May 07

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1st. INDIA, 2nd. USA, 3rd. PHILIPPINES

oriental @oriental (1050) • Uruguay 4 May 07

In the USERS BY LOCATION section, I see that users from India are first and that USA comes second. That is quite logical: India is the second most populated country in the world and USA has the biggest economy. Now, what calls my...

mylot

philippines

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ester_tamisin Here are some of the reasons why there are lots of Filipinos here in myLot: 1. Filipinos will do anything to earn extra money. 2. Filipinos work in offices with high speed internet connection. Though it is often not allowed to use the computer for...

16 May 07

Why is it considered as a bad luck to walk under a ladder?

ester_tamisin @ester_tamisin (522) • Philippines 14 May 07

Another why: Why is it considered as a bad luck to walk under a ladder?

ladder

superstition

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ester_tamisin Too bad for him. And worse he can't blame anyone but himself for his misfortune.

16 May 07

Why no. 4

ester_tamisin @ester_tamisin (522) • Philippines 14 May 07

Why are most pencils hexagonal?

pencil

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ester_tamisin Yes you are right, there are octagonal pencils too. Pencils come in round shape as well. But the most common is the hexagonal pencil.

14 May 07

Why is it considered as a bad luck to walk under a ladder?

ester_tamisin @ester_tamisin (522) • Philippines 14 May 07

Another why: Why is it considered as a bad luck to walk under a ladder?

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ester_tamisin This is a very good answer. I think it validates this seemingly useless superstition. I wish I get more intelligent analysis of the situation like this.

14 May 07

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Why no. 6

ester_tamisin @ester_tamisin (522) • Philippines 14 May 07

Why do people say "Bless you" to a person who sneezes?

bless you

colds

sneezing

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Why no. 5

ester_tamisin @ester_tamisin (522) • Philippines 14 May 07

Why are croissants crescent-shaped?

bread

croissants

pastry

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Why no. 4

ester_tamisin @ester_tamisin (522) • Philippines 14 May 07

Why are most pencils hexagonal?

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Another why

ester_tamisin @ester_tamisin (522) • Philippines 14 May 07

Why is an expensive but non-productive possession or project is called a "white elephant".

language

projects

white elephant

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