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figurativeme @figurativeme (1089) • Philippines 24 Mar 12

I don’t really go for beauty contests but I respect those who do and especially those who actually join beauty contests. I know someone who joined a recent beauty contest in our city and won third runner up. She came to visit...

life a gamble

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figurativeme Hi dazzledlady... Our dreams can be magnets that pushes us through and moves us to great lengths, I agree. And sometimes, taking chances is what makes it more interesting. I also agree that taking chances should be a calculated risk. I suppose, it was...

24 Mar 12

figurativeme @figurativeme (1089) • Philippines 24 Mar 12

I don’t really go for beauty contests but I respect those who do and especially those who actually join beauty contests. I know someone who joined a recent beauty contest in our city and won third runner up. She came to visit...

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figurativeme Hi wittynet... I suppose you are right. Whatever makes one happy, the consequence can come later and will be dealt with when it comes. And it is an experience that does not happen often and to everyone. So it is perhaps worth it. Right now, she is basking...

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figurativeme @figurativeme (1089) • Philippines 17 Mar 12

It is frustrating to reply to a comment with full effort and gusto and when you press submit you get a blank. Here I am trying to recall what I have previously written but it is never the same. I am trying to catch the feeling...

frustrating

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figurativeme hI! I am not really that computer savvy so I welcome suggestions from friends, here at mylot or where am at. Your suggestion is another one I did not know earlier or saw friends use but could not memorize which letter is for which. I do the...

18 Mar 12

figurativeme @figurativeme (1089) • Philippines 17 Mar 12

It is frustrating to reply to a comment with full effort and gusto and when you press submit you get a blank. Here I am trying to recall what I have previously written but it is never the same. I am trying to catch the feeling...

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figurativeme It worked hatley. Actually cuts time. thanks again.

17 Mar 12

figurativeme @figurativeme (1089) • Philippines 17 Mar 12

It is frustrating to reply to a comment with full effort and gusto and when you press submit you get a blank. Here I am trying to recall what I have previously written but it is never the same. I am trying to catch the feeling...

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figurativeme This is most informative. I am actually smiling here...happy. And this is the first I learned of this. Will try it now. Thanks so much. Cheers, hatley.

17 Mar 12

figurativeme @figurativeme (1089) • Philippines 17 Mar 12

I just could not get this incident out of my mind. We have a graduate who was a beneficiary of a full scholarship from a private sponsor when in college. She was also an academic scholar. She now works at a five star hotel. She...

gratitude and politics

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figurativeme Hi savypat…I missed you when I went missing from mylot. How are you? You are right about judgement, or me prejudging the beneficiary. Actually, I received a prior call from her sponsor, happy for the girly but expressing disappointment for failing to...

17 Mar 12

figurativeme @figurativeme (1089) • Philippines 15 Mar 12

I just saw this video at youtube of Jimmy, a foreigner who lives in the Philippines for 3.5 years and still does I suppoe (and I wonder why after all that he said), showing 20 reasons why he dislikes the Philippines (which is also...

respect and decency

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figurativeme I agree with you in that we see the faults ourselves and we don't like some things he mentioned in his video. I look at it the positive way....like being resourceful by putting a drum on a manhole. When I come across a restaurant that looks...

17 Mar 12

figurativeme @figurativeme (1089) • Philippines 15 Mar 12

I just saw this video at youtube of Jimmy, a foreigner who lives in the Philippines for 3.5 years and still does I suppoe (and I wonder why after all that he said), showing 20 reasons why he dislikes the Philippines (which is also...

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figurativeme No. He mentioned in his video that he has been here in the Philippines for three and a half years and is working. Three and a half years and he survived inspite of his misery. The blogger you mentioned at least is open minded. Thanks for your response...

17 Mar 12

figurativeme @figurativeme (1089) • Philippines 15 Mar 12

I just saw this video at youtube of Jimmy, a foreigner who lives in the Philippines for 3.5 years and still does I suppoe (and I wonder why after all that he said), showing 20 reasons why he dislikes the Philippines (which is also...

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figurativeme you are right. Not a good thing to do but he does succeed in promoting himself. Means and ends. Thanks louievill for the response.

17 Mar 12

figurativeme @figurativeme (1089) • Philippines 15 Mar 12

I just saw this video at youtube of Jimmy, a foreigner who lives in the Philippines for 3.5 years and still does I suppoe (and I wonder why after all that he said), showing 20 reasons why he dislikes the Philippines (which is also...

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figurativeme Right heartbeat. It's still more fun in the Philippines and if he is not having fun here, then he can always leave. Cheers and thanks for your response.

16 Mar 12

figurativeme @figurativeme (1089) • Philippines 15 Mar 12

I just saw this video at youtube of Jimmy, a foreigner who lives in the Philippines for 3.5 years and still does I suppoe (and I wonder why after all that he said), showing 20 reasons why he dislikes the Philippines (which is also...

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figurativeme Hello Mensab. I agree with you that people are entitled to their opinion. But he could have expressed these in a constructive way. And I believe we don't have to be told these in such manner. We know this and in fact, I see these observations in our local TV...

16 Mar 12

figurativeme @figurativeme (1089) • Philippines 15 Mar 12

I just saw this video at youtube of Jimmy, a foreigner who lives in the Philippines for 3.5 years and still does I suppoe (and I wonder why after all that he said), showing 20 reasons why he dislikes the Philippines (which is also...

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figurativeme My thoughts exactly, Metatronik. If he is that miserable here, wouldn't it be best for him to go home and be happy there? Thanks for your response. Have a nice day ahead.

16 Mar 12

figurativeme @figurativeme (1089) • Philippines 15 Mar 12

I just saw this video at youtube of Jimmy, a foreigner who lives in the Philippines for 3.5 years and still does I suppoe (and I wonder why after all that he said), showing 20 reasons why he dislikes the Philippines (which is also...

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figurativeme I could not find the original link but you can search at youtube using....20 reasons why I dislike Philippines.

15 Mar 12

LetranKnight25 @LetranKnight25 (33117) • Philippines 14 Mar 12

Hello Lotters, I was referring to those people to those who won the lottery and doesn't spend it wisely nor think of the future. This reminds me of a story that I heard from another family, after winning 34...

lotto winner

unwise

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figurativeme I tend to agree with owlwings. I am not condoning the winner's actions. That was most unwise. But winning does not change one's being spendthrift if you were one before. I had an aunt who was exactly like this who received a million unexpectedly from a sad...

15 Mar 12

figurativeme @figurativeme (1089) • Philippines 15 Mar 12

Hello mylotters... I read somewhere that stress creeps up in us like a thief in the night. Scary if one is not aware that the everyday stress that one experiences is slowly but surely eating our system up. Now I listen to my...

stress and distress

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figurativeme Mine is ulcers. I keep my medication always with me. And keeping my cool when able. I agree with you that we also need to understand our own body so I listen. I just hope I would know the signal and take heed. Thanks for your response,...

15 Mar 12

figurativeme @figurativeme (1089) • Philippines 15 Mar 12

Hello mylotters... I read somewhere that stress creeps up in us like a thief in the night. Scary if one is not aware that the everyday stress that one experiences is slowly but surely eating our system up. Now I listen to my...

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figurativeme Lucky you having not much stress and knowing how to cope when stress come. I would love to exercise but what I do is just breath in and out and think things through. Knowing the stress sometimes eases it out. But I do have someone who is so demanding and...

15 Mar 12

figurativeme @figurativeme (1089) • Philippines 10 Mar 12

Hello mylotters.... I was browsing on articles about fashion when I came across the line that… “those who adapt their wardrobe to ‘fit in’ with their company succeed faster in terms of upward mobility.” Interesting thought...

clothes and success

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figurativeme Yes Megamatt... One may be able to fool people only so much and sooner or later the true colors come out. Nicely said and I totally agree with you. Thanks for your response.

15 Mar 12

figurativeme @figurativeme (1089) • Philippines 10 Mar 12

Hello mylotters.... I was browsing on articles about fashion when I came across the line that… “those who adapt their wardrobe to ‘fit in’ with their company succeed faster in terms of upward mobility.” Interesting thought...

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figurativeme The quote really is true to a point and I am inclined to agree, too. I was wondering about those who are able in work but does not care about how they look. I know of some who are like these and know some who dress well but work poorly. But you are right,...

11 Mar 12

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