lvaldean

@lvaldean (1612)

United States • Age 67

Joined myLot 16 years ago

The question isn't who is going to let me it is who is going to stop me. Ayn Rand

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Betrayed by a friend: should you forgive or not??

jacrosealbert @jacrosealbert (107) • Philippines 27 Jan 11

my cousin's best friend is also her workmate so they are always together, going home together etc....( every thing best friends do...) My cousin is a graphic artist so she's on the creative side and her best friend is also a...

betrayal

forgiveness

friend

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lvaldean There are a few different things to consider in this, not just the friendship. 1. This is a career issue that can affect your cousins future, her ability to find positions and earn a living. This goes beyond just friendship. 2. There is an issue of...

28 Jan 11

Do you send thank you letters after an interview?

katsmeow1213 @katsmeow1213 (28716) • United States 27 Jan 11

I just did and it feels sort of silly. I had an interview yesterday for a part time clerical position. The hours work out very well for me and I really hope to get the job. It's only 2 days a week, 5 hours per shift, but it is...

find a job

interview

work

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lvaldean I think it is the polite thing to do, no many do it anymore. Back in the days before instant messaging, internet and e-mail it was considered a "must". I am not certain why it fell out of favor. Possibly because decisions where made so much more...

28 Jan 11

Found this list...It cracked me up

lvaldean Very serious thoughts for what was always intended as light fun. I suppose you would have to go back a year to see what prompted this posting. You didn't offend by the way.

31 Jul 09

Which is more moral...

anna728 @anna728 (1499) • United States 20 Jul 09

Some people just accept how things are, and some people will have their own opinions and stand up for them. So do you think it is more moral to obey the given rules, or to stand up for your own thing?

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lvaldean It is situational. You should always stand up for your beliefs. You should participate in public debate, peaceful protest, elections, and any other "legal" forum that allows you to state your beliefs in a ethical manner and live within your moral...

20 Jul 09

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Air Port Security

busta1 @busta1 (1026) • United States 20 Jul 09

Its been a while since i been to the airport for couple years to be exact how has airport security change?

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lvaldean Depends on where you are traveling to and from. But here are the simple rules. Have you ticket already printed if possible, makes it quicker. If you are checking bags get to the airport early (90 min domestic or 2.5 hrs intnl) No fluids going through...

20 Jul 09

Have you been on many flights?

maximax8 @maximax8 (31046) • United Kingdom 19 Jul 09

I went on my first fight when I was 14 years from London to Athens. In the rest of my teens I flew from London to Sfax via Tunis. I also went on my first long haul flight from London to St Lucia. During my twenties I flew around...

flying

planes

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lvaldean I think I can safely say I have flown a great deal. Million miler on two airlines. Longest hauls are from US to Asia, but those are taken in legs; Dallas to California 4 hours, California to Hong Kong (my favorite routing) 14 hours prox, Hong Kong to...

20 Jul 09

OK! I do not condone infidelity BUT....

mommyboo @mommyboo (13174) • United States 19 Jul 09

... what would you do? Scenario: you have a friend, just a friend, but recently you have realized that you and this friend have a crush on each other. They are single, but you are not. However, even though you are not legally...

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lvaldean One night of infidelity or a hundred nights of infidelity, the results are the same. The harm to the parties involved, all three of them can't be undone. I think your friend is in a loveless and demeaning marriage and is looking for some validation. Someone...

20 Jul 09

Helium article 0 of 0

Canellita @Canellita (12029) • United States 18 Jul 09

So after not being able to post anything all day yesterday I logged in to helium around 11 or 12 last night and submitted my latest two articles. When I went to the earnings page to see how the rest were doing I discovered the new...

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lvaldean Stewarding for about a year now. You can connect to my Helium "about me" page directly from my profile page here on myLot. Have been fairly inactive writing for the past few months as I try to take care of a family member and get my business off the ground....

19 Jul 09

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Empty titles that are not empty Grrrrrr!

Canellita @Canellita (12029) • United States 13 Jul 09

Now that I have three writing stars I am excited to be able to earn more in helium upfront payments in addition to the empty title bonuses. Recently I have been using empty titles to help maintain my writing score and I check my...

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lvaldean Hmmm, I never use the title finder at all since I tend to write to only certain channels and recently have some easier tools to use as well. I suspect the problem is an updating problem but it is one that should be brought up to our admin staff, I will do so...

19 Jul 09

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Recently very hurt by a friend

lvaldean @lvaldean (1612) • United States 17 Aug 08

Not going into the gory details, but a few are necessary. Sure would like to know what others think of this situation. I had, HAD being the operative word, a friend who was frequently needy. I think that she didn't always...

friends

friendship gone wrong

job search

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lvaldean I know all this. Unfortunately illness, pain, fear of dying, lack of income, and a really crappy family all do really terrible things to our inner person. She had all of these things and in spades. So my sympathy and concern for her overrode my good sense.

19 Jul 09

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Helium article 0 of 0

Canellita @Canellita (12029) • United States 18 Jul 09

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lvaldean Yes I do believe it. I am a Helium Steward (Jobs & Careers) thus my response. One of the things that is helpful about the Helium Zones and Forums is that others on Helium will benefit from both your question and the response of the Admins or the Stewards, or...

19 Jul 09

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1 person