johan143

@johan143 (164)

Philippines • Age 59

Joined myLot 14 years ago

Don't judge the book by its cover.

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What it is the thing that attract you towards a person initially?

zuliadesmond @zuliadesmond (72) • India 12 Sep 11

the first impression that a person leaves on you is the one of the basic and the most wieghted factor in deciding and making opinion about a person is it so ?

infactuation

love

relation

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johan143 For me, It is always the physical appearance and my impression of her/him. I believe that first impression lasts. However, i also do change my impression because I also "don't usually judge the book by its cover".

12 Sep 11

What do you like about riding a boat?

secretbear @secretbear (19448) • Philippines 11 Sep 11

I'm going to be on a field work again tomorrow and we'll be going to one of our project sites which require us to travel by boat. I like riding a boat especially in the morning because of the cold wind in the sea and riding a...

riding a boat

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johan143 I don't like riding a boat because I am not a good swimmer. Besides, i am afraid of shark and deep water. who don't, anyway? But if i have to ride for emergency reason, I pray hard that nothing bad will happen to us.

11 Sep 11

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salted eggs

rebel_woman06 @SIMPLYD (90722) • Philippines 5 Sep 11

Maybe, even people from other countries, knows what a salted egg is and how it taste. Here in the Philippines, when we see a colored fuschia egg, we know that it’s salted. And the best salted eggs comes from Pateros...

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johan143 I also like salted eggs but I ate it in moderation. I believe that too much of it may cause high blood pressure. I like salted eggs mix with chopped tomatoes, onion and "paho". "Paho" is a variety of mango fruit,just like an indian mango but smaller in size,...

5 Sep 11

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goat meat

rebel_woman06 @SIMPLYD (90722) • Philippines 5 Sep 11

I guess, not all of us likes to eat goat meat, or has tasted goat meat. Some say it has a different taste. Me, being half Ilocano, half Bicolano, i like eating dishes made out of goat meat. I like the Kilawin...

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johan143 I am not use to eating goat meat.And aside from that I also don't like the taste and the smell. But my husband and in-laws love it especially the caldereta, wherein they put a lot of onions, liver spread and other spices. Chow!

5 Sep 11

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Finance

tutor2011 @tutor2011 (33) • India 4 Sep 11

I don't know if i should ask it here or not but can any of you please tell me some of the pros and cons of having a credit card.

general

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johan143 I once had a credit card and i can say that one of the benefits you can get from it... is that in times that you are short of money you can easily use it and have what you want to buy. If in due date you can pay it all for once it would be better so to avoid...

4 Sep 11

Do you have a favorite Bible verse or chapter from the Old Testament?

Barbara Radisavlejvic @bagarad (14283) • Paso Robles, California 3 Sep 11

Many people are much more familiar with the New Testament than the Old Testament, but the Old Testament laid the foundation for understanding the New. What is your favorite verse, chapter, or story from the Old Testament, and...

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johan143 I don't have favorite verse but when i was still single i use to read the proverb. I find it very enlightening and gives me security in my married life. It teaches me how to live a better and guided life. But now a days, i find it hard to read and concentrate...

4 Sep 11

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Child Abuse.

tash01 @tash01 (2030) • Jamaica 23 Mar 11

Today i was on my way out,going to the supermarket.When i saw a mother hit her child,and after the child fell she just keep on hitting him harder an harder an he was laying their a for a while.I know know what that child have done...

kids

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johan143 This is really, really bad.hitting a child will only aggravate rebelious attitude and lead to violence when they grow up. here in the philippines,we also hit or slap our kids to tell them that what they are doing is not right. and we do it because we love...

23 Mar 11

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Two loves

LeighB @LeighB (700) • Thailand 22 Mar 11

Is it possible to be in love with two people at the same time and So, to have two relationhips at the same time? Let's say they both know of the others existence and there is no underhandness or lying. So, If one of these loves...

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johan143 I have no idea and i don't like complicated life. one is enough and two is too much. one of my mottos aside from the golden rule is to "never let someone be your priority while allowing yourself to be their option".

22 Mar 11

Watching Movies

jahernandezrivas @jahernandezrivas (11288) • United States 19 Feb 11

I have not seen a movie in so long it has been since way before Christmas since I have seen any movies at all with the exception of what I have watched on Lifetime but I don't really consider them movies!! I am craving to watch a...

watching movies

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johan143 Hello, since you like horror or scary movies, i recommend the "Martyrs" i haven't seen it yet but my husband do have a cd and he watched and said it was really really bad and you have to finish it to know the whole relevance of it to humankind. He was even...

20 Feb 11

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Fall in Love... How?

mathikyu @mathikyu (46) • Malaysia 17 Feb 11

I fall in love with my girlfriend since we were in primary school. Just like anyone else I fall in love with her because she is a nice girl. She have a lovely face . The most important is she respect me as her boyfriend. That is...

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johan143 hello! since its february and its love month...belated happy valentine's day to everyone. I meet my husband thru an officemate. We previuosly work in a bank and my husband was a regular customer. It was a not very busy day when we saw him arrive and we were in...

17 Feb 11

Moms working at Home

crib4mythoughts @crib4mythoughts (115) 17 Feb 11

I was once worked in a multinational company however it was very stressful. I was still single then. I used to be working at 8am and finishes at 9pm. I don't have time to mingle with my friends or have quality time with my family....

moms

work at home

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johan143 lucky for you, i also do love to be at home taking care of my kids and our needs but the thing is that presently the family income is not sufficient enough to settle for our financial needs. i have three lovable (3) kids that we support and my husband's income...

17 Feb 11

What was the first thing you bought with your very first salary?

cuckoosnest @cuckoosnest (250) • Philippines 11 Nov 10

Earning the first time really gives one a self of accomplishment! The very first time I received my salary I bought two pairs of colorful socks, one on sale book, half a sack of rice (yeah so proud I can finally contribute in our...

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johan143 I bought a tricolor ring as a souvenir for my first salary. It was like a wedding ring. And everytime some guys are attracted to me and see it, they back out of their intention to befriend me. they thought i was already married. even my husband now. However,...

11 Nov 10

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can you last a day without watchng TV?

cyrri_ako @cyrri_ako (461) • Philippines 9 Nov 10

we cant deny the fact how much influence TV has brought to our lives. we get updated, entertained, educated because of TV. some other people are really addicted to watching tv. but can you last a day without watching it? for a...

relax

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johan143 Yes, i can last not only a day but also days.i only watch the news and sometimes it doesn't have any updates of the previous event, they only repeat it. so i wait for about a week and watch it again to check if there are current events that i don't have any...

10 Nov 10

Saw the doctor's PA yesterdayafternoon. Am feeling better tonight.

Patsie Hatley @Hatley (163776) • Garden Grove, California 3 Nov 10

HI I am so touched by all the prayers and out pouring of concern. i did keep my appointment with the dermatologists assistent. she felt my leg i is infected so she put me on a very strong antibiotic and an antibiotic ointment. I...

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johan143 hello hatley! we are all happy for you. You are a very strong and independent woman and i admire you for it. I hope that when i am your age i will be a strong person as you are. I wish you continued good health and many happy mylotting to come... God bless...

4 Nov 10

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If your boyfriend is depressed and agressive.....what will you do?

maggiewinner @maggiewinner (106) • Canada 3 Nov 10

The boyfriend of my best friend is quite agressive to my friend Lucy. Lucy told me that he almost shouted to her every day, no matter how peaceful that day should be. Every time when Lucy tells her boyfriend, she wants to end this...

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johan143 BREAK UP WITH HIM!!! because i don't want to suffer in the future...i believe that may parents took care of me and they don't want to see me suffer. My failure will also be their failure. i love my family and i don't believe that i was born to suffer the...

3 Nov 10

Younger or older partners?

audsalas @prettyauds (258) • Philippines 29 Oct 10

Some girls prefer to have a relationship with older guys,some says because they're more mature and responsible person. Some prefer younger guys,some says because they're more jolly and easy to deal with. Bout you,what's your...

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johan143 When i was still single i prefer older guys. Yes, because the're mature, responsible, secure and have more experiences on the way of life. I was waiting for a guy ten years older than me. I met some of them, but they are already "taken". My husband was four...

29 Oct 10

I got bitten by a cat.

wadabski @wadabski (761) • Philippines 28 Oct 10

Does a cat have rabies? Commonly its from dogs but do cats also have them?

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johan143 yes, cats also do have rabies. This was what my children's pedia told me. So, if you're bitten by a cat, its better to consult your doctor before its too late.

28 Oct 10

What do you do to relax?

imphavok @imphavok (320) • Canada 26 Oct 10

After a long day of work and stress its nice to relax. What do you like to do to relax? I like to listen to music or take my boys for a walk in the woods.Its a great way to relax and relieve stress. I also like to read a good...

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johan143 Usually, after office i go for a walk to the bus station, it relaxes me when i stroll. To relieve stress, i go for a body massage after a warm bath. That's once a month. Soft and old nosalgic music also do the trick!

28 Oct 10

Do You have a Family Recipe to share?

starrose_ara @starrose_ara (784) • Philippines 23 Oct 10

If you have a good tasting family recipe would you share it to others? What are the main ingredients? It would be lovely to pass around the next generation. Or give others the chance to try out something new from a different...

cooking

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johan143 My mother-in-law have this special receipe for spaghetti. Instead of the usual beef meat she used one mashed "salted egg" instead and it taste good. The other ingredients and the procedures remain the same. You may try it. Happy eating!

28 Oct 10

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its my birthday!! and i am broke!

jazel_juan @jazel_juan (15746) • Philippines 26 Oct 10

hahaha i know i know but really i am broke..grrr but none the less ill enjoy my birthday right??? i wonder how? but then i had a wonderful breakfast with my husband, he cooked for me. yey!

birthday

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johan143 Hello!! Happy Birthday!! I wish you peace of mind and good health! For me, health is wealth and i treasure it more than any material things. Yes, you enjoy your birthday even when your broke... I had my birthday last June, when my youngest child is only...

27 Oct 10