pinkytabor

@pinkytabor (818)

Philippines • Age 51

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It's been months and here comes a surprise

pinkytabor @pinkytabor (818) • Philippines 17 Dec 08

I have been away for quite a while now and some of my friends here are probably thinking i have a job now or must have went back to my native country. I miss my friends here and i think they deserve to know what's been going on....

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Who do you think would have won in the Philippines?

pinkytabor @pinkytabor (818) • Philippines 5 Nov 08

Between Obama and McCain, who do you think would have won if this election is in our country? Who would you vote for? I think Obama would also win in the Philippines considering that majority of the voters are young people and the...

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When a Job Offer Begins to Change a Life

pinkytabor @pinkytabor (818) • Philippines 21 Oct 08

My life. I haven't even accepted it yet and now the dilemma seems to always leave me blank. I could not concentrate on my kids. I need to solve this so i can live normally again and get used to whatever choice i have made. Five...

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This is like receiving an Oscar's or Grammy's...

pinkytabor @pinkytabor (818) • Philippines 13 Oct 08

Okay, here it goes: I would like to thank MyLot friends and members for helping me realize my dream to have a sweet and fresh smelling house without the dangers of toxins from chemicals in air fresheners and harming the...

Do you have something special planned for this week?

pinkytabor @pinkytabor (818) • Philippines 12 Oct 08

I think one should have at least a special day once a week - other than the normal weekend treats. Having really nice to look forward to keeps us energized and refreshed. Im actually planning to go malling with my husband and my...

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I'm a princess in a dungeon...

pinkytabor @pinkytabor (818) • Philippines 12 Oct 08

That's what i texted my husband yesterday after my nephews left the entire house so messy. I was dressed up (called by my beautiful mood) for my husband that's why i looked like a princess but oh the house! Anyway, today is much...

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How hot does it have to be....

pinkytabor @pinkytabor (818) • Philippines 12 Oct 08

before i could let my sons wear sleeveless shirts and only one layer of clothing? It's 25 C outside and my in-laws say it's cold. I am from Asia and am used to a hot climate but my boys sweat even inside a 21 degree airconditioned...

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How far are you from the next family celebration/event?

pinkytabor @pinkytabor (818) • Philippines 11 Oct 08

Today is October 11 and a week from now will be the 12th birthday of my first nephew, Mitch - the first grand child of my parents. Then on the 31st will be the 20th birthday of my youngest brother. Both are back home so i could...

family celebrations

life

planning an event

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Do you already have a menu planned for the Christmas holidays?

pinkytabor @pinkytabor (818) • Philippines 11 Oct 08

Or you have a traditional menu and would go for the usual? What is it? I am thinking of planning as early as now so i can get ready with the ingredients that has long shelf life because the price of grocery items tend to shoot up...

blueberry

menu for the holidays

planning

potato salad

traditional menu

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Am i bad because i am mad at some kids?

pinkytabor @pinkytabor (818) • Philippines 11 Oct 08

My blood pressure is rising right now because of my son's nephews ages 3-5. They are all over the house right now and i could not control them. I think they are spoiled rotten and i wonder why their mothers think letting them on...

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What is that one ritual or practice in your religion that you really love doing?

pinkytabor @pinkytabor (818) • Philippines 11 Oct 08

And what's your reason for being so passionate about it? I love the singing of worship songs. It eventually leads me to worship, fall on my knees and encounter Divinity. It reconnects me with my spirit and it helps me release...

love for god

love religious rituals

purpose

religious practice

worship songs

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Was it a nightmare meeting the parents of your partner for the first time?

pinkytabor @pinkytabor (818) • Philippines 11 Oct 08

My husband met my parents before we got engaged but the first time he faced them as my fiance was like torture for him. He was seated on a long dinner table and was bombarded with questions about his intentions, background, plans...

engagement party

first time experience

hollywood movie

meet the fockers

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Which gynecologist would you prefer?

pinkytabor @pinkytabor (818) • Philippines 11 Oct 08

Would you rather have a male gynecologist or a female? I had a female gynecologist for 5 years back in my country and she has become a friend to me. Today i am going to a new gyniecologist and i chose to go to a woman because they...

choosing female doctor

male or female gynecologist

reasons

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I just knew that someone has been praying for me

pinkytabor @pinkytabor (818) • Philippines 10 Oct 08

And those prayers have been answered. Have you ever been through a dark moment in your life where you're loosing faith, you're utterly alone and are groping for a hand to lift you up into the light? I have been through this...

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Who has tried Couscous here?

pinkytabor @pinkytabor (818) • Philippines 10 Oct 08

My mother in-law makes the best COuscousi (that's what we call couscous topped with tomatoes, onions and meat). It tastes divine! The first time i ate it was when my husband cooked it for me but decided it's not my type. But when...

couscousi

foreign dish

taste of couscous dish

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Do you "invent" recipes?

pinkytabor @pinkytabor (818) • Philippines 10 Oct 08

I sometimes find myself imagining some recipe and would afterwards try them out in the kitchen. I would first picture in my mind ingredients, then how i would blend them or bake, or stir fry or whatever. Most of these were...

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DO you sterilize feeding bottles daily?

pinkytabor @pinkytabor (818) • Philippines 10 Oct 08

I do, but i don't know until when should i stop doing so. My baby is one year old already and my sister in law told me to just wash his feeding bottles and sterilize just once a week for it takes up to much time to sterilize them...

age of baby

frequency of sterilizing utensils

sterilize feeding bottles daily

until when

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Why do they still sell toy guns for kids?

pinkytabor @pinkytabor (818) • Philippines 10 Oct 08

I hate it when people give young kids toy guns as gifts. My two year old had just received a toy gun and he knows so well how to hold it. His uncle taught him and my God, the adults here even play with the kind that really fires...

for kids

responsible parenthood

stores selling toy guns

toy guns

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Just two more inches to lose and i can wear my college jeans again!

pinkytabor @pinkytabor (818) • Philippines 9 Oct 08

How cool is this? When i turned 30, i started to gain weight and never seemed to lose it fast. I guess it's because my metablism began to slow down. I have been through yo-yo dieting, tried diet teas, 3-day diet, lost weight but...

after 7 diet

diet

exercise

loosing 6 inches from waist

loosing weight

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Oh these delicious migraine trigger!

pinkytabor @pinkytabor (818) • Philippines 9 Oct 08

I was advised by my doctor to wear sunglasses as bright lights trigger a migraine. I was also not to use perfume and should cover my noise everytime i there's a strong smell of chemical around. I was also to avoid drinking coffee...

beverages

chocolates

cocoa

medication for migraine

migraine triggers

things to avoid

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