GavinKaos

@GavinKaos (272)

United States • Age 45

Joined myLot 16 years ago

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When do feel being "cheapskate"?

Shavkat @Shavkat (140102) • Philippines 23 Sep 12

To get started, "What is cheapskate?" We can define cheapskate in different ways. In my own perspective, it is the feeling of hesitant to share or waste money to something or to somebody. If I am going to respond to this...

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GavinKaos Dictionary.com defines "cheapskate" as being stingy or miserly. When someone I know that tries to take adventure of my generosity, I tend to think of them as using me or as a leech. I used to allow people to use me that way, but realized that it should be...

23 Sep 12

today seems to be my lazy day, what is your typical lazy day

dorothy09 @dorothy09 (1520) • Philippines 23 Sep 12

hmmm.. today is sunday but I felt so lazy!! Well as they say its normal because I am pregnant but for my normal routine this is not normal. when I woke up I ate breakfast and drink my medicine. I took a shower and drink my milk...

laziness

lazy day

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GavinKaos My lazy days are spent playing online and chatting with my brother. I also spend most of my time watching TV and hanging with my best friend which happens to be my wife as well. Occasionally we visit family, but not very often. I'd love to go to parks and...

23 Sep 12

Your reaction isn't normal.

Shasta @cupkitties (7421) • United States 24 Apr 12

I guess that most humans would cry or become upset when someone close to them dies. It's the natural thing to do right.? .. I'm just kind of numb about it . I think my step cousin was the only death I ever cried over. When...

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GavinKaos Your reaction is normal. Humans have a large amount of emotions to deal with, and everyone deals with things differently. I didn't cry for my grandfather who died, and he was the closest person I have known that has died. My children (my pets), I cried for...

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12/21/2012 end of the world. TIME ZONE?

moonlitmagikchild @moonlitmagikchild (22181) • United States 28 Apr 12

I am surprised no one has really thought about this. Ok if the mayans are right with the end of the world on December 21st 2012 then what time zone? If the world lets say ends the minute it becomes that day are we supposed to go...

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GavinKaos I don't think the world will come to an end, but if it does, I think it will only be the end as we know it. That being said, if the mayans were right, as some interpret, it won't be predicted based on a time zone. I must add though, I don't know if I'd...

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Whats the most important spices,herbs,flavoring that you are using?

pepai123456 @pepai123456 (879) • Philippines 20 Feb 12

For me I have grown a liking to Chinese cuisine because of its simplicity and the balance in flavor so i have started collect some Chinese spices and made a Chinese 5 spice consisting of cloves,star anise,cinnamon,schezuan...

flavorings

herbs

spices

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GavinKaos The closest thing I've used to make Chinese food is prepackaged mix. I did find a Mongolian Stir fry place here that is to die for. You pick your meats, your spices, your vegetables and what you put your food onto (such as rice or pasta). Not a ref link...

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What if they send you a friend request and have no activity prior?

JenInTN @JenInTN (27514) • United States 21 Feb 12

So I am wondering if it matters to you if someone has zero activity when they request your friendship? I am also wondering how someone with no prior activity actually chooses who they want to be their friends? Maybe they are going...

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GavinKaos I guess it depends on how I handle accepting them. If I think they are new, I probably would accept them because when I first started, if I'd have not of had friends doing it, I probably would have tried to branch out as well. Although I'd at least try to have...

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Do you think of health or of taste primarily when eating?

marguicha @marguicha (223720) • Chile 6 Feb 12

I am more interested in how a dish looks, smells and tastes than about health when I eat. But I´m sure that if I serve a nice looking dish, the quantity will not be as big as to make me overweighted. And surely if the dish is of...

eating

health and food

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GavinKaos To be honest, food and caffeine are my drug of choice. I LOVE food. You can't tell by looking at me, but I love to eat. I would rather eat tasty food than healthy food unless the healthy food tastes good. I figure I only live once and I am not the type to...

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Chemotherapy is not as terrible as they say!

marguicha @marguicha (223720) • Chile 21 Dec 11

I have been following some threads in posts here at mylot and have found that many mylotters are very much afraid of chemo. Chemo is not the same for everyone as cancer is not one and only illness but many that are treated in...

cancer

chemotherapy

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GavinKaos I'm glad Chemo wasn't as harsh on you as some other people. I appreciate you sharing your experiences because if you remember correctly several months back I thought I had it because of the way the doctor said, you either have this or that and didn't say there...

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The Mozart Effect...music improving intelligence?

JenInTN @JenInTN (27514) • United States 21 Dec 11

The Mozart Effect is pretty controversial because of the fact that the studies done afterwards to prove it were not able to be replicated. The original study concluded that a group of people responded to listening to a sonata by...

psychology experiment

test performance

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GavinKaos I don't play any instruments because I am a man without rhythm when it comes to any kind of music. I sometimes do listen to music when I am studying, but most often I don't. I don't generally listen to classical music because it relaxes me too much.

25 Dec 11

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What is your homepage?

red_amethyst @red_amethyst (3518) • Philippines 13 Dec 11

Can you share what’s your homepage? The site that would open whenever you click your internet browser. Some would have more than one site open whenever they open their browser. Why do you choose that site to be your...

browser

homepage

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GavinKaos It really depends on what internet browser I am using. My firefox (my main browser) opens up to google. I use google a lot and sometimes I just want it open for easy access. Internet Explorer I have set to my schools website, it gives me quick access to...

19 Dec 11

Are you buying less gifts this year for economic reasons this Christmas?

marguicha @marguicha (223720) • Chile 16 Dec 11

There are lots of people everywhere in the world who have lost their jobs. Many have their jobs but the bills have raised and their money is the same. I always saved (as compared with other people) on extra energy. My Christmas...

christmas

frugal living

saving

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GavinKaos Too be honest, I don't like Christmas. Its not factual (even if you believe in god), it has become too commercialized. People often spend money they don't have or can't afford on people they barely like (such as a office co-worker during a secret Santa), or...

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I'm gonna be a grandma!!!!!

mentalward @mentalward (14690) • United States 17 Dec 11

My son and his girlfriend came by tonight to give me an early Christmas present. I haven't been feeling great and tried to postpone this but they insisted. They handed me a present, nicely wrapped, and waited anxiously while I...

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GavinKaos Congrats! At least it sounds like your excited.

19 Dec 11

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The difference in a mom and a meemee is just one day.

JenInTN @JenInTN (27514) • United States 18 Dec 11

What a month. Sooo...I found out why my daughter moved out so fast. I have known now for a couple of weeks but to be honest it has taken me just a bit to gather myself after the news. Life continues no matter what we face and...

crazy month

mee mee

role changes

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GavinKaos Contrats on the new position. You can save a lot of money if you use coupons and watch the sales in the grocery stores and drug stores. I don't have kids, but one of the girls at work had one about 2 months ago, and I was helping her with sales and picking a...

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Playing with fondant and an amazing Invitation...

pepai123456 @pepai123456 (879) • Philippines 18 Dec 11

So yesterday my instructor called me if and asked me if *Drum roll* I wanted to join the Goldilocks 7th intercollegiate cake decorating competition, at first i was hesitant and I said "Ill see if I can join"The actual regional...

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GavinKaos The flowers are really nice. I can't make baked goods to save my life. Well unless its prepackaged and comes out of a box. I am horrible with deserts. I am pretty good elsewhere, especially my potato soup.

19 Dec 11

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Do you cook something special for your loved ones for Christmas?

marguicha @marguicha (223720) • Chile 16 Dec 11

I do. Even if Christmas is at one of my daughter´s home, I always take something made by myself. This year I´ll make a batch of cupcakes with frosting over them. And I´ll also make small balls with ground nuts, cookies and...

christmas cooking

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GavinKaos I've never cooked anything for Christmas. This year I am making potato soup for my wife. She is always asking for it, but it takes a long time to make. I must be doing something right though because several people has offered to pay me to make it for...

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Do you think it´s fair to impose your way of eating to someone else?

marguicha @marguicha (223720) • Chile 13 Dec 11

Two of my grandsons decided to be vegetarians (I think one of them is vegan). My daughter and her youngest son love meat, yet food is done to meet the expectations of the older boys. I told my daughter that it wasn´t fair and the...

eating

food

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GavinKaos I believe imposing your eating habits on someone is like shoving religion down peoples throats because they don't believe the same thing. It will possibly make them resent you. I agree, if the two are vegetarians or Vegans, they should help prepare the...

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Do You Think That The Internet Has Broken Up Friendships That Would Still Be

moonlitmagikchild @moonlitmagikchild (22181) • United States 13 Dec 11

friends? seems like no matter what community/social site you are in with other people people fight and usually with people that they are close with. i think some of the petty bs online that breaks up friendships may not have...

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GavinKaos I can see both ways. I see it happen more often than not but I have seen many relationships succeed. I've witnessed it in real life as well. Heck, I had it happen to me. Stupid fight, pride got in the way, we quit talking it wasn't until over 6 years ago...

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When is your Company Christmas Party?

red_amethyst @red_amethyst (3518) • Philippines 30 Nov 11

and would you attend it? I do not have work right now so I don't have any Christmas party to attend to and I must say I miss those parties. My husband is working in a good company and right now he is out to attend their...

celebrate

celebrating christmas

christmas

party

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GavinKaos My company party is December 9th. I will be going again this year. It is at our work place which is nice because I don't have to go home to change. Our Christmas party lasts from 5:30 to midnight. They pay for a Caterer, an open free bar, and a DJ (though the...

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I am happy that I make mistakes and learn...

pepai123456 @pepai123456 (879) • Philippines 30 Nov 11

I am thankful that I am not perfect(I don't know if there is someone who is), unlike other people who thinks they are perfect and are better than any other person around them(yeah those egoistic "b @ s t @ r d" who think they are...

mistakes

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GavinKaos I admit to my mistakes. At work, I will even admit that I made a mistake to my boss, even if she doesn't ask or doesn't bring up my name in the meetings. I am human, I make mistakes. Its not worth trying to hide it, or blame someone else. As long as I learn...

30 Nov 11

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Enjoying facebook games

red_amethyst @red_amethyst (3518) • Philippines 30 Nov 11

Facebook is really popular and at the same time games on facebook is popular too. Lots of people would spend so much time in playing the games. I myself have been addicted to facebook games but I am glad that I got over it...

facebook games

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GavinKaos I used to play a few Facebook games for a few months, but I grew to hate them. I would receive about 30 requests or "gifts" and it cluttered things. Also a lot of the apps on Facebook sell personal information to 3rd parties. The main one I got into was Mafia...

30 Nov 11