marababe

@marababe (2503)

Philippines • Age 37

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what song that you reminds of your loved one who already passed away?

amyson @amyson (3498) • Philippines 30 Oct 09

my grandfather song that reminds me when he still alive was titled "the impossible dream ".he always taught us to reach our goals and always dream so it reminds me today because tomorrow is all souls day..what songs you remind you...

loved one

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marababe There are several songs which remind me of my Dad and never fail to make me cry: Dance With My Father, Daddy,You Can Let Go and The Day You Slipped Away. These songs are sweet and so so so so so so sad. I miss my Daddy.

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What are your experiences about PTC's ?

eshaan @eshaan (6188) • India 31 Oct 09

I have recently taking them seriously and i found some sites too good for purchasing refs and upgrading etc...while some of them were so bad that i had to claim for my money by raising dispute at Paypal..and thank god i got my...

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marababe I have not-so-good experiences with PTC sites. I used to have at least a dozen PTC sites on my bookmark but since most of them didn't pay me even after reaching $5 and $10 I stopped already. I sent the admin e-mail messages already but with no luck of getting...

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What do you do for a headache?

Brooke @o2bnocn (2992) • United States 30 Oct 09

Recently I got a really bad headache all of a sudden. I used to get really bad headaches a lot, but here recently in the last year or so I haven't gotten that many. I took some Tylenol, took a bath and then slept for a while. When...

headaches

migraines

remedies

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marababe When I have a headache, I used to just sleep on it but with all the problems and stress bugging my mind these past few months sleeping on it is not an option. I have a cup of coffee instead and take my eyes off of the computer or TV for a few minutes and then...

31 Oct 09

How often do you change your desktops wallpaper or other theme settings ?

Aazam @mdaazam (826) • Indore, India 30 Oct 09

Every time , every time i get to sit at my computer i need to change my wallpaper first , i dont know how but it changes my mood deeply . I have a lot of them , may be in thousands just in case i run out of them . What about you...

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marababe I used to change my desktop wallpaper every chance I get but I haven't been in the mood to change anything. I do have a lot of photos to choose from so that's really not a problem. I feel too pre-occupied to even change my wallpaper.

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Do you like to make friends from other countries?

codris @codris (781) • Italy 30 Oct 09

Hi everyone, i would like to meet people from other countries, i've met many students from other countries like china in my university, i think it's beautiful to meat persons like them, other languages, other traditions, and...

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marababe I like making new friends whether they're from here or from another country just as long as we can at least understand each other. Recently, I have been making several friends from across the globe via the internet although I also have a handful...

31 Oct 09

If you had 2 million dollars now, what would you do?

nheansocheath @nheansocheath (308) • Cambodia 30 Oct 09

Everyone always has their own dream. Some people wish that they could win the lottery then they will use that money to buy a luxurious house or go to travel around the world.For me, if I had 2 million dollars now, I would use it...

dream

money

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marababe Maybe if my Dad is still alive and I'm still in college or maybe even employed with a decent job then my answer would be to splurge the money on shopping for clothes, shoes, bags, etc. and traveling alone. But the situation has changed and I would like to...

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My $5 challenge

cutepenguin @cutepenguin (6431) • Canada 30 Oct 09

During November, I am going to try to find 100 ways to make or save $5. This should help me to refocus on my finances (I haven't been paying close attention lately) and should be a fun way to save/make money. So far, I have...

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marababe I know how you feel. I NEED TO SAVE money and I have a target amount too. It's so hard especially since I am starting from zero and I still have no work. My only chance of saving up is doing online work here and there no matter what the price is. I have Google...

31 Oct 09

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How would y?ur life be WITHOUT COMPUTERS ?

mrnischalgurung @mrnischalgurung (424) • India 30 Oct 09

Computers play an integral part in one's life today. As an individual myself who is a computer user, Computer has become a part of my life and even cannot imagine life without it. From doing my office work, pc assignments,...

computer

pemn

people

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marababe I think my life without my laptop would be boring, sad and much more unproductive since I am unemployed, my laptop and my other online activities are my source of "income" and I will be a whole lot broker than I actually am right now without my blogs and...

31 Oct 09

When was the last time you applied for a job?

firecracker @sacmom (14192) • United States 29 Oct 09

How many applications did you send in? Did you get hired? I just sent in a job application. The first one in years! The last time I applied (and got hired) was right before my oldest was conceived and he's 12 years old now, so...

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marababe It's nearly 2 years (in 4 months time) since I graduated and almost 1 year (in 2 months time) that I started giving out applications to different companies. I received several callbacks but didn't get hired. The last time that I submitted an application for a...

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E-mail VS Traditional Mail, Which is Your Choice and Why?

getbrowser @getbrowser (1708) • China 30 Oct 09

With the development of the Internet, E-mail has become more and more popular and most people will spend much time on receiving and sending E-mails. Yes, E-mail has matured and gained popularity, however, according to some...

traditional mail

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marababe Practically speaking, I prefer e-mail than traditional (or snail) mail because your message would get to the recipient much faster than a snail mail. Yes, the snail mail provides sentimental meaning and a much more personal touch BUT it takes at least weeks...

30 Oct 09

When is the last time you say "I Love You" to the person you love?

airasheila @airasheila (5454) • Philippines 29 Oct 09

Everyone of us has its own family. A family where we have grown. A family where we start to feel the love. But is it enough to just feel it? Don't you think that it is also important to say and express it? The parents, they do...

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marababe The last time I said I Love You to the people that I love are a long time ago although I say I love You to my Dad every night and my mom every chance I get. It's important that we let the people we know how much we love them, not just in action but also in...

30 Oct 09

Texting or Emailing? What's your pleasure?

dloveli @dloveli (4366) • United States 29 Oct 09

Would you rather own a computer or a cell phone? Which do you like better, texting or emailing? I would much rather have my lap top than a cell phone. I dont think that cell phones are all that important. By this I mean they have...

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marababe I like both gadgets, I think they are both important especially in emergency situations. But if the question is texting or e-mailing, I'd say I prefer texting more. It's convenient and I get replies from friends and family members much easily. Not all my...

30 Oct 09

Energy saving measures... do you have some?

manong05 @manong05 (5027) • Philippines 26 Oct 09

In this age of economic difficulties, I found it necessary to cut costs in many of my expenditures including power bills. Simple energy saving measures can really save a lot. I learned how to cut the use of air conditioners, it...

electricity bills

energy saving measures

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marababe As a means of saving on our electricity bill and also saving energy itself, I started putting my air-conditioner on timer before I sleep, 5-7 hours and then it goes off whether I'm up or not. TV watching is on schedule and I turn it off when there's really...

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Having ex- as friend?

msq516 @msq516 (61) • China 27 Oct 09

Do you think it is still possible for ex-boy friend or girl friend or ex-wife or husband to be friends? Do you feel comfortable when you find your partner is having such a friend. I don't like it.

husband

relationship

wife

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marababe I tried being friends with one of my exes but it just won't work. He started acting like a boyfriend and I just don't feel comfortable with it already. I think being friends after your romantic relationship ends depends on your relationship BEFORE you became a...

27 Oct 09

Halloween plans?

ilyzium @ilyzium (1197) • Canada 25 Oct 09

What will you be doing this Halloween? Well, usually we decorate the house with Halloween decorations, take the nephews to one of those pumpkin patches where you pick your own pumpkin, go for hayrides, play with the little...

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marababe I don't have plans and like you I'd most definitely stay in and watch a lot of scary movies. Halloween isn't really that big here in the Philippines and there are only several exclusive communities that have children trick and treat on their doorsteps and also...

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Is owning more than 1 Tv set at home a luxury or necessity nowadays?

manong05 @manong05 (5027) • Philippines 25 Oct 09

I have 3 tv sets in the house. One is rarely used but the other 2 are used almost everyday. I don't consider it a luxury becaue I don't want to be disturbed when I watch the news and other good documentaries. It is more of a...

luxury

neccesity

tv sets

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marababe We have 3 TV sets at home but only 1 is working. We have one in the living room, one in my bedroom and one that the new one in living room replaced. My Sony TV in my room is still there, it just won't turn on with my outlet. I guess we can say whether it's a...

26 Oct 09

Do you earn money online?

nooveggies @nooveggies (607) • Indonesia 25 Oct 09

This discussion is not made to spam anyone. I was just wondering if fellow myLotters have their own way to earn money online. I myself joined so many ptc sites, invested in few ptc sites, and blog for money. I got paid by Google...

internet income

online income opportunity

online money

ways to earn

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marababe I earn money online through my blogs. I use Adsense, paid to post, PTCs, I join other bloggers' contests and I advertise my blogs too. I earn a little that way although I haven't actually been paid by Adsense yet cos I'm still short on the minimum of $100 but...

25 Oct 09

Do you eat even when you're not hungry?

careguarden @careguarden (5670) • Philippines 24 Oct 09

There are times that I tend to eat even though I'm not really hungry. Those times when there's special occasions, when I've got nothing to do, when someone offer to have a taste, when I'm watching movie or when I'm bored. That...

eating

hungry

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marababe I'm guilty of this! Especially when I'm watching movies or my series. I just want to munch on chips and cookies and I know I've gained weight. So, I've been cutting down on eating when I'm mainly bored than really hungry.

25 Oct 09

I hate Facebook all of a sudden.

aixshaonline @aixshaonline (600) • Philippines 24 Oct 09

For those who have Facebook accounts, what do you think of the new changes made by the administration? I am personally frustrated by how everything is being posted in Facebook. "Blah blah is now friends with blah, blah, and...

facebook

hate

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marababe I hate the new Facebook feed too. I said that before with the new change but THIS recent one is a lot more confusing and whole lot more "littered" than ever. I don't like it one bit. :| It's too "stalkery-ish" and too public. I prefer the old one.

25 Oct 09