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jeanneyvonne @jeanneyvonne (5501) • Philippines 15 Feb 13

I attended the first birthday of my godchild and my aunt keeps telling not to go out on that day. Knowing that my friend will probably give the death glare the next time I see her, I decided to go anyway despite many people...

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joannbilon Thailand has the songkran festival when they throw water to people on the streets. This is fun and playful at first but when the water comes from their coolers, the water is very very cold and not nice at all. They also include this sticky stuff that really...

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iluvusabado @iluvusabado (2560) • Philippines 18 Feb 13

The Philippines’ largest bookstore chain has withdrawn Chinese-made globes showing Beijing’s claims to most of the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) from its shelves. “The National Bookstore has withdrawn all the...

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joannbilon Good job to National bookstore! And special praise goes to the person who actually checked the globes and found that incorrect representation.

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dreamertink @dfollin (25371) • United States 14 Oct 12

Tonight my teenage daughter asked me to come watch a tv show with her on the History Channel.I like the History Channel. I think it is very educational and informative. These two men drive all over the country...

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joannbilon I am not sure if you are referring to "The Pickers" ? Sorry i had to ask because lately there have been US or UK versions of shows. If yes, then yes I have watched it. I also like it as it shows how many people are very sentimental on the things that they...

25 Oct 12

toxic_lifestyle @toxic_lifestyle (1213) • Philippines 24 Oct 12

It's hard to accept but I guess it's yes. Because I find many Filipinos very lazy and unproductive when it comes to their work. I don't take it as a general. But I've seen many Filipinos especially who works on government office...

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joannbilon I agree with you that foreign companies oftentimes have high regard for Filipinos. In my current company, the recruiter told me that the clients tell them that they actually prefer Filipino employees because we are hardworking aside from the fact that we have...

25 Oct 12

toxic_lifestyle @toxic_lifestyle (1213) • Philippines 24 Oct 12

It's hard to accept but I guess it's yes. Because I find many Filipinos very lazy and unproductive when it comes to their work. I don't take it as a general. But I've seen many Filipinos especially who works on government office...

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joannbilon I meant what you see in foreign tv or movies

25 Oct 12

toxic_lifestyle @toxic_lifestyle (1213) • Philippines 24 Oct 12

It's hard to accept but I guess it's yes. Because I find many Filipinos very lazy and unproductive when it comes to their work. I don't take it as a general. But I've seen many Filipinos especially who works on government office...

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joannbilon No we're not the laziest. Its very easy to think we are especially when we compare Filipinos against what you sere in foreign tv or movies. But in reality there are far more nationalities that are lazier than us. In one country i have been to, the cashiers...

25 Oct 12

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joannbilon @joannbilon (111) • Philippines 10 Oct 12

I am very disappointed when people react to other people's comments in discussion boards by questioning the person's intelligence, social status or educational background. Its acceptable that you dont agree with someone's opinion...

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ravisivan @ravisivan (14079) • India 9 Oct 12

Women are more prone to depression than men. It is said that this phenomena is observed throughout the world. This is as per the recent WHO study. The burden of depression is 50% more for women than men. The average age of...

depression

indian women

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joannbilon I am not saying its the only reason. Its just my opinion as some of the reasons why women are prone to depression. I am a woman by the way. Sorry if my comment isnt scientifically accurat, I should have put a disclaimer. I work as an IT consultant.

10 Oct 12

ravisivan @ravisivan (14079) • India 9 Oct 12

Women are more prone to depression than men. It is said that this phenomena is observed throughout the world. This is as per the recent WHO study. The burden of depression is 50% more for women than men. The average age of...

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joannbilon I think its because women are more emotional and sentimental and sometime overthink things

10 Oct 12

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Resy King @resy21curapika (2131) • Pasay, Philippines 23 Sep 12

Done reading manga of Gundam Wing for just one day. I was so satisfied. I really enjoyed reading it yesterday while working. I was so amazed how they have put a great anime from this manga :) Well, since video streaming is...

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joannbilon Fifty shades of grey is tolerable. While fifty shades darker i dont like, its like every 10 minutes on reading there's s*x. I have not finished it actually. Not sure if I will be interested to actually finish reading it.

10 Oct 12

Resy King @resy21curapika (2131) • Pasay, Philippines 23 Sep 12

Done reading manga of Gundam Wing for just one day. I was so satisfied. I really enjoyed reading it yesterday while working. I was so amazed how they have put a great anime from this manga :) Well, since video streaming is...

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joannbilon I just finished the novel gone girl. Very good one.

10 Oct 12

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joannbilon @joannbilon (111) • Philippines 7 Apr 12

I want to earn by blogging. Preferably by trying new stuff and getting paid to review it. I just don't know how to participate in such

blog

getting paid

try stuff

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joannbilon That's cool. Thanks for the advice!

7 Oct 12

inkyuboz @inkyuboz (1392) • Mandaluyong City, Philippines 22 Jul 12

Anyone here who has tried eating at an eat-all-you-can buffet? If so, which are the best ones? I've tried four of these buffets so far: Viking's, Yakimix, Dad's-Saisaki-Kamayan, and Cabalen. Yakimix and Viking's are great if you...

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joannbilon I meant grill style

28 Jul 12

inkyuboz @inkyuboz (1392) • Mandaluyong City, Philippines 22 Jul 12

Anyone here who has tried eating at an eat-all-you-can buffet? If so, which are the best ones? I've tried four of these buffets so far: Viking's, Yakimix, Dad's-Saisaki-Kamayan, and Cabalen. Yakimix and Viking's are great if you...

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joannbilon My husband and I like tong yang. They have a branch in Megamall. The difference with this buffet is its grill tyke with shabu-shabu so you can cook the food either way you like. Last time we ate there, drinks are also unlimited.

28 Jul 12

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riyauro @riyauro (6421) • India 25 Jul 12

I am a fan of the television show, The Big Bang Theory.. It is coming next month with a new series. I am so excited about it. I can't wait to see the show, i love Sheldon Cooper. Other in the show also great actors. I always laugh...

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joannbilon I am a big fan of big bang theory too. And of Sheldon cooper as well. I am very excited for the new season and what lies ahead for the Howard and Bernadette and of course to Penny and Lennard. I just hope raj finds a partner this new season.

28 Jul 12

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syoti20 @syoti20 (5292) • Philippines 23 May 12

Thailand is really cool place, rich with history and cultures. Plus my favorite Actor Mario Maurer. I was able to watched 2 of his movies and it was really good. He can carry his roles in the movie. But what I like to know is what...

thailand

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joannbilon First and foremost I think they are referred to as Thais :). They are very friendly especially to caucasians. Most of I dealt with even in the office has difficulty in speaking English. But they compensate it by smiling. I guess that is why the country is...

28 Jul 12

gicolet @gicolet (1702) • United States 10 Jul 12

I don't really like them but i also don't dislike them and I think I'm one of those who's just amused and entertained on how this whole family interact with one another and with the media. The one i like the most is...

keeping up with the kardashian

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joannbilon I like khloe. She may not be as hot as Kim and may seem very b*tchy at times. But there are several episodes when she showed that deep inside, she really has a good heart

12 Jul 12

timetravel @timetravel (1425) • United States 19 May 12

My son, daughter and I saw the new Avengers movie yesterday! It was ultra fantastic! Especially the actor who played Bruce Banner - I've never seen a more perfect actor for the role. He captured the essence of the doctor...

avengers

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joannbilon I also loved the avengers. It's good that I tried anyway even if I read a bad review about it before. So great!!!! I loved hulk!!!!

19 May 12

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bhanushali1 @bhanushali1 (42) • India 11 Jan 12

I had seen 1st episode of the serial "Lost", its really fantastic, do you know what happnd in another episode ?????? how much you like the story of "Lost".

lost

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joannbilon this series is very addicting.. i bet you would also be so addicted and will watch it up to the last episode :). Although I did not like the ending much though :(

21 Apr 12

toxic_lifestyle @toxic_lifestyle (1213) • Philippines 19 Apr 12

Wanna know if you are aware of this game? It's quite popular nowadays especially to those who have an iPhone and iPad gadgats because as far as I know... This game is only available on apple and android gadgets. Also, for people...

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joannbilon i know this game and for the first few days that I have known it, it caused me many sleepless nights :). But now I can control myself and only play it when I am bored or nothing else to do

21 Apr 12

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