MelanieW

@MelanieW (66)

Indonesia • Age 44

Joined myLot 17 years ago

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Differences in faith

adcab81 @adcab81 (65) • Philippines 5 Mar 08

My parents are devout Catholics and I have become Protestant, but I still attend the Catholics' Sunday service. My parents know that I have become Protestant but they are still encouraging me to 'stay' Catholic, in a nice way. I...

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MelanieW You should pray about it and ask God to show you what He wants you to do. At least they didn't force you to be a catholic, but i think you already know the difference between Christian and Catholic. And you already know the truth. I agree with you that...

11 Mar 08

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love grows!!!

marketing07 @marketing07 (6266) • South Korea 14 Feb 08

i met this 2 kids when i get married to my husband,i hated them at first coz they are very naughty,,but because they are my husband nephew i help to look after them..their mother runs away coz,,she doesnt like to look after...

hatred

love

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MelanieW I never experienced it, but i know what you mean. Yes i agree love can grow. My situaton is different from you. I have a friend who i dislike before, but i learn to love her and now i can say that i love her as who she is.

11 Mar 08

Do you smoke?

JAY020582 @JAY020582 (406) • Philippines 4 Mar 08

A lot of people do smoke inspite of knowing the harmful effects to their body. do you smoke? are aware of the consequences?

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MelanieW I don't smoke and i hate people who smoke. Not only give harm to them self but also other people around them.

11 Mar 08

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Nasal Decongestants That Contain Phenylpropanolamine(PPA) bad for you?

profcentral @profcentral (719) • Philippines 1 Dec 06

Is there still anybody here who makes use of medications containing PPA? The USFDA already has issued a Public Health advisory regarding the use of medications containg PPA. It has been associated with increased risk of having...

decongestants

medications

phenylpropanolamine

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MelanieW I would refuse it if my doctor give me prescription still contain PPA. It should be drawn from public.

11 Mar 08

Do You Still Take Vitamins?

angeljenn @angeljenn (894) • Zaragoza, Spain 5 Mar 08

I don't take vitamins...I don't see any reason why a person should take viatmins, i mean i know it's for the body but all the nutrients from our body comes from the food we eat...we become healthy if we eat lots of nutritous...

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MelanieW For me personally i take 1000mg vitamin C everyday, because i know i won't have enough vitamin only from food intake. Vitamin C is known to help our immune system to fight germ and known to help the re-epitelitation of mucose. I still thik vitamin will...

11 Mar 08

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forgive him

xusnake @xusnake (278) • China 10 Mar 08

i were stolen today i lost losts of money and id ....i know the suspect who is my best friend. but i forgive him .i did not call cop and did not tell him "i know you did it ''.beacuse all of us will be gratuate.if he was exposed...

be a good man

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MelanieW It was a right thing to do. But also i think you should ask him nicely and with compassion and love, is he really took your money. You can also ask if he in financial situation and need help. You as his friend can offer some help if he is in trouble.

11 Mar 08

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Youth Smoking

clubbhopp @clubbhopp (6) • Moldova 16 Nov 06

Why do young people smoke or start to smoke?

smoke cancer young people death youth health

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MelanieW Sometimes because of peer pressure,stylish, feel cool if you smoke, trendy. And some smoke as a runway from problem.

11 Mar 08

why do you study english

paintwet @paintwet (165) • China 16 Nov 07

i even dont know why i study english,so my english is very poor. why do you study english?

english

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MelanieW Only studied at school. Never had a couse for it. I might say that english is important because it a universal language. You can travel around the world and yet you can still communicate with people. So i think it is really beneficial to learn English.

11 Mar 08

dandruff woes

pree70 @pree70 (525) • India 26 Jan 08

I am really sick of this eternal dandruff problem. It has been going on for some time now, and i just can't seem to get rid of it. Some tell me it is due to the dry weather, others say it is because of a dry scalp.. whatever the...

dandruff

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MelanieW why dont you go to doctor tocheck what is wrong with your scalp. It could be allergic reaction from your shampoo. Try to wash your hair everyday with anti dandruff, you will see the result within 2 weeks. Do you have pets at home, could be lice...

11 Mar 08

Flying High?

terilee79720 @terilee79720 (3621) • United States 2 Feb 08

How often do you find yourself in an airport ready to board an airplane? Do you fly often? Do you fly for business or pleasure or not at all? Have you ever flown in a private jet?

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MelanieW I just came back from a trip. Yes i've been there, waiting to board. I fly mostly for pleasure, coz i like trevelling. Never been in a private jet.

11 Mar 08

My son is getting married on a farm....where did you get married or plan to?

ctrymuziklvr @ctrymuziklvr (11057) • United States 9 Mar 08

My sons fiance just sent me pictures of the place they plan on getting married. It's a farm in a town about half an hour from where we live. They plan on getting married next Fall and she said there are apple orchards and pumpkin...

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MelanieW I always dream to get married in teh garden or beach. It will be fun.

11 Mar 08

What medications do you take for iron deficiency anemia

naturenut @naturenut (23) • United States 10 Dec 07

I take slow fe. Anyone take any other medication for this problem.

anemia

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MelanieW Iron (Fe) is the only medication for anemia. Other source can be from diet, such as liver,etc

11 Mar 08

sensibily girl

Chelseachan @Chelseachan (204) • China 11 Mar 08

Recently one of colleagues quit the job.I feel a little sad and understand all good things must come to an end.I think I'm a sensibily girl ,my mood is affected by the environment.

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MelanieW Ya i can understand your situation, and i would be sad too. Just give some time to mourn and cry. But after that you have to stand up and be strong, and live your life again.

11 Mar 08

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Can your friends really trust you?

SusanShayAvon @SusanShayAvon (1003) • United States 10 Mar 08

I ask this because of an experience I had today. Long story short a friend got put in jail. So she called her Mom to wire the money but did not feel as if she could trust her boyfriend of over 5 years to pick it up, so she had her...

friends

trust

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MelanieW Ya i will say my friend will trust me. Once i have my friend bank account under my name because she cant open an account in that bank. So i know that im a trustable friend.

11 Mar 08

Acid Reflux

mrsjumppuppy03 @mrsjumppuppy03 (3301) • United States 4 Feb 08

Does anyone have acid reflux? Does raising the head of your heb help? Just realizing that I have this disorder and am looking for some simple steps to help eleviate some of the symptoms. Please help

acid reflux

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MelanieW Try an antacid to calm, because acid can burn your esophagus (throat). Try not to eat spicy food, drink a lot water. Take antacid before you eat and after meal.

11 Mar 08

dangerous drug

jessmtiu @jessmtiu (251) • Philippines 17 Jan 07

Neozep? Does this ring a bell to you? This is one of the strongest brand names being sold here in the Philippines as a remedy for colds. This drug contains phenylpropanolamine-- which has been banned already in the US market...

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MelanieW You should contact FDA in your country and tell them about the news you read before. They must be aware of it to, maybe they are lacking of man power to do it.

11 Mar 08

Wedding, SHould it be Big or Just Small Party?

nyumix @nyumix (1658) • Belgium 2 Mar 08

Hello there. Just want to know your opinion about Wedding Party concept. Should it be big party or just a small, romantic party or no party at all. Your opinion is welcome here.

party

relationship

wedding

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MelanieW I would prefer small party, only close friends and relative. Coz i think it will be more make sense to share your happiness with your closest friend and family.

11 Mar 08

Do you SMOKE?

manya_pearl @manya_pearl (1901) • Singapore 10 Mar 08

No, I dont. I dont like the smell of tobacco... even the menthol cigarettes. How about you? Do you smoke? What brands?

cigarettes

smoke

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MelanieW I hate tobaco smell, and smoke from cigarette. And also it contain poison, can lead to diseases.

11 Mar 08

English!!! How to learn?

wangxiaozhi @wangxiaozhi (116) • China 10 Mar 08

I know English is very important,I want to learn it well,but how to do?who can tell me?In our school,there are many foreign students,I want to make friend with them,but I am worried about my poor English,and How to communicate?

english

foreigner

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MelanieW Try to make friend with them, get rid of your fear. They will except you as who you are, the more you interact with them the faster you will be ableto speak. Im also not an english speaker, but with me interact with english speaker it help me a lot to...

11 Mar 08