neelia_lyn

@neelia_lyn (2003)

Philippines

Joined myLot 14 years ago

Just as I am

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Discussions (143)

neelia_lyn's Discussions

When Facebook reminded you of someone's birthday

neelia_lyn @neelia_lyn (2003) • Philippines 3 Jul 18

Facebook reminded me of a friend's birthday today. I was about to type birthday greetings then reality hit me. That friend has already died a few days after her birthday 4 years ago because of breast cancer. She was just in her...

cancer

remembering a friend

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8 people

If you have to give one piece of advice to people who are stressed, what would you say?

neelia_lyn @neelia_lyn (2003) • Philippines 19 Jun 18

Stress can do a lot to people and affects our mental and physical health. People who are stressed are more irritable than those who aren't. They also suffer insomnia, become forgetful, and are less capable of concentrating....

stress

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8 people

Doing Charity works

neelia_lyn @neelia_lyn (2003) • Philippines 18 Jun 18

They say that people who volunteered and helped other people had higher levels of happiness, self-esteem, and better physical health. I believe that helping others is one of the best stress reliever and anti-depressant because it...

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3 people

What mental exercises do you do?

neelia_lyn @neelia_lyn (2003) • Philippines 11 Jun 18

Mental exercises help us to think faster, learn more and forget less They challenge our memory, focus and concentration. To avoid being forgetful and other mental issues as we grow older, we need to do mental exercises such as...

mental exercises

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11 people

Humility, saying sorry

neelia_lyn @neelia_lyn (2003) • Philippines 28 Apr 18

Why is saying sorry so hard at times? It is because we are forced to face what we have done and acknowledge that we have failed. An apology calls for true humility but pride makes it hard for us. Is it easy for you to say sorry...

apology

saying sorry

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7 people

When you meet your enemy along the way

neelia_lyn @neelia_lyn (2003) • Philippines 23 Apr 18

We are taught to forgive and love our enemies, and even if we manage to do that, it doesn't take overnight to succeed or accomplish it. So what will be your reaction if you meet someone you think is your enemy, maybe your worst...

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4 people

Best part of my day

neelia_lyn @neelia_lyn (2003) • Philippines 22 Apr 18

Today was a wonderful one. I feel relaxed throughout the day with no stressors or annoying incidents. The best part of my day was seeing a friend whom I haven't seen for so many years. We were surprised to see each other and we...

sunday best part

my day

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1 person

What I used to do before

neelia_lyn @neelia_lyn (2003) • Philippines 20 Apr 18

I used to do more outdoor activities before, say taking a walk, spending time and sharing laughter/stories with friends and loved ones, or simply looking at the wonderful views outside. This was before gadgets and internet were...

hi tech world

online activities

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4 people

One Championship MMA fights

neelia_lyn @neelia_lyn (2003) • Philippines 20 Apr 18

Brutal and savage, they say, but I do like watching MMA movies and fights. We just finished watching these One Championship MMA fights tonight on TV. I don't always watch but I do if there are Filipino fighters involved. I am not...

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1 person

When a bad dream seems so real

neelia_lyn @neelia_lyn (2003) • Philippines 19 Apr 18

I had a bad dream last night about a bad man trying to break into our place, a different place from ours and it's isolated. In my dream I was trying to shout for help until I was awakened by my own shout, and whew it was only a...

dreams

Are you sleeping well at night?

neelia_lyn @neelia_lyn (2003) • Philippines 17 Apr 18

I have a hard time sleeping. Most nights I sleep only for 6 hours, sometimes 5. The longest is 7 hours. I cannot sleep well because I have this backache which makes it difficult. Are you sleeping well? What's keeping you up and...

sleeping well

sleep

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5 people

Who is calling the shots?

neelia_lyn @neelia_lyn (2003) • Philippines 16 Apr 18

Have you ever been controlled by other people? You know, when someone is trying to irritate you and you get really irritated, then you reacted in a way that pleases that someone. Or you get angry because of what a person did to...

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3 people

It's how we think that makes the difference.

neelia_lyn @neelia_lyn (2003) • Philippines 15 Apr 18

I read this somewhere in a book - It's how we think that makes the difference. Yes, I agree with it. If we want to succeed, it depends on our way of thinking. We want to do something productive for the day but we already have...

think positive

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2 people

The "What If" Question?

neelia_lyn @neelia_lyn (2003) • Philippines 12 Apr 18

I was thinking of a lot of things and then I just blurted out “What if?” What if the world is made of chocolate and marshmallows? What if my dog can speak my language? Funny thoughts, really, but they just happen in movies. But...

what if

wonderfully created

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2 people

When accidents happen, either they happen unexpectedly or because people are not careful enough

neelia_lyn @neelia_lyn (2003) • Philippines 11 Apr 18

At the school's recognition program today, I was about to take a seat where it is nearer the stage but a teacher asked me to move backward. I wanted to ignore her but I obeyed and moved backward. Two hours later? A poor lad got...

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4 people

Three years after gallbladder is out...

neelia_lyn @neelia_lyn (2003) • Philippines 10 Apr 18

It's been three years already after I had my gallbladder out through open chole. The experience was something I'd never want to go through again. The injecting of spinal anesthesia was painful, then difficulty breathing before...

gallbladder removal

surgery

health

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7 people

Glad to be back after five years

neelia_lyn @neelia_lyn (2003) • Philippines 9 Apr 18

I'm glad to see myLot is still very active today. The other sites I've been 5-7 years ago are already gone and I assumed myLot, too. It's good to know it's still here and I'm glad to be back. Although I've been here before,...

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9 people

To have or not to have tonsillectomy

neelia_lyn @neelia_lyn (2003) • Philippines 14 Nov 12

Hello mylotters! I've missed mylot, been away for awhile. For almost a year, I have been been weighing and deciding if I will have my now 8-yr old child go through tonsillectomy. She has enlarged tonsils that didn't shrink back...

enlarged tonsils

tonsillectomy

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1 person

Life is a mystery!

neelia_lyn @neelia_lyn (2003) • Philippines 19 Jul 12

Have you ever experienced deciding to be happy during the day, or just to stay away from negativity but when you're just about to start, something happens to change it? Arrghhh! There are times when I decided to start my day by...

deciding to be happy

decisions

life is a mystery

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Pacquiao vs. Bradley: Mafia won!

neelia_lyn @neelia_lyn (2003) • Philippines 10 Jun 12

It's really bad that Pacquiao got defeated but he'll always be the Champ. Bradley said he'll shock the world and he did (even got a shock himself) with the help of the Mafia and corrupt judges. I hope Pacquiao won't say yes to a...

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1 person