magara

@magara (31)

Philippines • Age 41

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Does your worth depend on who likes you ?

sanjana_aslam @sanjana_aslam (4187) • Malaysia 20 Jan 10

.. do u like who u are is what , most people around us may not recognise or appreciate all that is good in you .. well i learned this the hard way, no matter what i do, it is never enouugh for my in laws .. - i buy gifts,...

lworth

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magara Don't feel as if you are not a worthy person. Of course you are!.. Just always remember, as long as you don't do any harm to your inlaws, you are just doing good!.. Stay sweet and thoughtful...

21 Jan 10

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what is the step to be a good listner?

akssah @akssah (118) • India 16 Jan 10

Most of to people try to speak only without listening other. It sometimes irritates. So be a good listener.

good

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magara To be a good listener one should learn when to stop talking and sincerely listen. Then respond when response is needed. Listen with comprehension, understand what the other person is saying. Read between the lines. By then you'll be a good listener...

16 Jan 10

Do you ever text while you are at work?

Sheri @tuckersheri (1327) • United States 15 Jan 10

I text while I am at work. I do have a habit of it. I feel like I can control it but my habit is so bad I can't stop texting while I am at work. It is fun to be able to text and not talk. It feels more secretive and more descreit...

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magara I usually use my mobile at work. But since it is against company policy most of the time I discretely check my mobile for messages.

16 Jan 10

Where did we go wrong?

worldwise1 @worldwise1 (14885) • United States 8 Jan 10

I can remember a time when families were focused on working to provide for their family, and the average ones didn't feel the need for a lot of useless things that would only cause them to get deeper in debt by trying to keep up...

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magara Worldwise1, we did not lose those times. It's just that most of us are too busy doing errands. We just have to learn prioritizing things and be mindful with our actions.

8 Jan 10

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Ever tested how long your patience is?

drakesuyat @drakesuyat (1063) • Philippines 8 Jan 10

watching over 4 little kids wherein one of them requires special needs is really tough! fighting over toys, crying, running around, watching them when they're sick and a looooottt of those scenarios that will really test your...

patience

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magara When it comes to my family and friends my patience is well tested. There are times that they are forcing you to get mad and loose your temper. Sometimes I can't control that but once you think of they are your family and you love them so much everything will...

8 Jan 10

Do you believe in 2nd chances? 3rd? 4th?...5th?

rlockheart25 @rlockheart25 (103) • Philippines 8 Jan 10

Do you believe in 2nd chances? 3rd? 4th?...5th?

chance

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magara I do believe in patience and underderstanding. Coz people make mistakes. We are not perfect so why can't we give others a chance to change.May it be a 2nd, 3rd, 4th or so forth chance to make a difference and grow up.

8 Jan 10

If happiness could be measured...

mimpi @mimpi1911 (25464) • India 8 Jan 10

A study showed that Costa Rica is the happiest country on the planet! United States ranked 114 and Britain 74. Costa Rica has dissolved it military, shifted the expenses to education, it has very little carbon footprint, high life...

costa rica

happinest planet

measured

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magara You cannot quantify happiness. Besides, it doesn't mean if they are ranked highest and other countries are far beyond then it makes other countries less happy.That is not true at all.

8 Jan 10

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Finding out that you are adopted

prettychai @prettychai (110) • Philippines 21 Dec 09

What would you feel if you knew that the parents you believed to be so is not your biological parents-- that you were only adopted? Would you feel betrayed for they lied to you?

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magara Somehow I feel sad about it. It's like missing half of what you are. But as they say, "time heals all wounds", in due time everything will be okay. Pain will go away. Then forgiveness sets in...

5 Jan 10

Who else believes the bond between mother and adoptive child is not as strong?

sunisami @sunisami (93) • Australia 1 Jan 10

Or am I the only one to think and feel this sad conclusion? I truly believe that the biological child has less of a chance of being rejected by their parents, especially the mother, when the child does not live up to the parents'...

adoption

family

rejection

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magara I myself, don't agree that the bonding between mother and adoptive is less.I am adopted, my mom and I are very close. But I admit there was one chapter of my life that we were at the both ends of the rope, trying to pull each other, moving towards what we...

5 Jan 10

Do you feel happy with your job?

wildlittlefan @wildlittlefan (4680) • Hong Kong 4 Jan 10

We all have to work in this society.You can be a policeman who enforce the law all the times.But do you enjoy what you are doing now?You can be an accountant who always deal with numbers and earning big money.But do you feel happy...

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magara Of course I do! I am certainly happy with my job. It may not be the job that I always wanted. But I am enjoying every single thing about it. If you are not happy with what you are doing that's a serious thing. You have to quantify the pros and cons of your...

4 Jan 10

do you think you deserve joy?

spoiled311 @spoiled311 (5500) • Philippines 3 Jan 10

do you think you deserve joy? i do. i believe in that. i am not talking about happinness. i am talking about real joy that remains no matter the circumstances around us. however, it seems that real joy is elusive with me. i...

life

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magara Happiness and joy are merely the same. Everybody deserves to feel that certain happiness. You and I deserves it! Right now, I must humbly say I can feel that joy inside me. Despite of the ups and downs in life I can still manage to be happy. It is because I...

4 Jan 10

2010: The Best Times or The Worst?

jenfer @jenfer (166) • United States 1 Jan 10

Is the recession over? Are happy days really here again?.. Whenever we are changing years, I always ask myself this question. It's not that i'm scared or what, but I how I wish that 2010 is the best year for all of us, as we all...

economy

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magara Happy days?.. It's just around the corner.It is just how we see things. I guess we just have to be optimistic. Regardless, if we are going thru recession or not.

4 Jan 10

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what are the resolutions which you make for this year

rahularya @rahularya (65) • India 2 Jan 10

every one decides that he will leave his bad habbits from the 1st day of new year.have you made any resolution for this year..

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magara I, myself don't believe in new year's resolution.But then again I still have my own unwanted luggages to unload this year. Confusing right? I guess mine are not "New Year's resolution" rather things that I need to and I have to change for own benefit. And to...

4 Jan 10

Do you Turn off your Cellular Phone when you sleep at night?

maria1081 @maria1081 (1251) • Philippines 31 Dec 09

Before, I usually left my phone turned on everytime I sleep. But now I always turned off my phone when I sleep at night. I heard that there is a minimal microwave radiation from cellular phones so its not adviceable to be...

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magara Honestly, I can't live without my mobile phone. And for that reason alone I'd rather leave my mobile open than to shut it off. But I must admit there are case studies that shows harmful effects of mobile radiation to one's health. However, may it be fact or...

1 Jan 10

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What's The Last Thing You Bought In 2009?

danishcanadian @danishcanadian (28955) • Canada 31 Dec 09

The last thing I bought in 2009 was a cup of coffee (a mocha latte at Second Cup) and a gingerbread cookie. Not a major purchase, but an important one. LOL I dind't have to pay to ride the bus home, because I have a CNIB card...

2009

shopping

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magara Last night before 12 midnight I was in search of an open store within the neighborhood. Not to buy something that will make me feel full but something that will make me sober. Luckily, I found one and it made my new year as fun as I've expected it to be.

1 Jan 10

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