This is So Good I Have to Share It
By Dr. Ann
@drannhh (15219)
United States
April 24, 2010 1:11pm CST
I haven't started a discussion on here in so long I forgot how. Seriously, I had to really hunt to figure it out. Did they change something again? Well, it must happen to all of us that sometimes we wonder why we spend so much time here. This is part of a reply that come to one of my comments here this morning:
"...when you think the world is too dark and need some light where there isn't much around. Turn around to look for me."
I know the person who wrote it will see this because that myLot friend is the kind of loyal myLot friend who reciprocates. But the purpose in my posting this excerpt is to illustrate how precious some casual friendships can be.
I am the kind of person who wakes up every morning with anticipation rather than dread and when the occasional dark clouds do come, I normally grit my teeth and smile through the tears. But I do think that this writer's "Turn around to look for me" would pierce the stoniest heart. It just comes across as so sweet and sincere. To me, that is the essence of myLot friendships. Sure there are users here and even abusers, but most of the people who share this community are just awesome. Don't you think so?
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13 responses
@kat001 (92)
• India
24 Apr 10
Yes. I have personally seen a lot of myLot friends who go, reply and help others in the discussions when faced with problems.
You haven't started a discussion here for a long time? Then, I think it is better for me to reply to this discussion itself as we are not sure when the next discussion would be :)
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@princess8881 (1630)
• South Korea
24 Apr 10
yeah your right i think so... and i would like to thank my lot for that...coz i got somebody whose ready to answer all my question and even share some inspiring wisdom when im done... so lets stay friendly to everbody here;) thanks for being nice..
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@SViswan (12051)
• India
25 Apr 10
As you said, there are good and bad people out here in myLot(just as in the real world). But yes, I've made some really good friends here (you included)...and even though we might not be in touch all the time....we know we are there for each other if one of us just wants to vent or talk.
I haven't been in here for quite sometime...and so I"m not sure of the new members but there are lots of wonderful mylotters from the time I was very very active in here. And each one holds a special place in my heart (for different reasons).
I also tend to relate to my good friends in mylot (though we haven't met yet) as 'real' friends...and they are not just 'online friends' to me.
A wonderful discussion!
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@SViswan (12051)
• India
25 Apr 10
I'll be looking forward to your PM.
I took a break when I felt mylot was just being a 'question-answer' site to me...it was hard keeping up with the workload (both inside and outside the home), an active toddler and my older son who wanted my attention. I couldn't enjoy my time here with my friends as I did earlier...so myLot slowly took a back seat...but my friends here were always on my mind and we would be in touch through emails and PMs.
@EvrWonder (3571)
• Canada
25 Apr 10
I do agree, that some MyLot friendships are just awesome indeed. We have a terrific community here at MyLot, that is for sure!
I love your discussion, very well said too I might add.
It is so sweet to read the most sincere responses. I feel that there are a majority of members here at MyLot that give their heart when participating and are truly the most genuine of individuals.
I have been with MyLot for several years now and I just love it here.
A Happy place, mellow, warm and welcoming to say the least.
I wish I could be here more.
@EvrWonder (3571)
• Canada
28 Apr 10
Hi drannhh, Well, thank you! I totally understand where you are coming from there also because I have been faced with the same dilemma. It is hard sometimes because it seems there are a majority of MyLot members that just give it their all, providing terrific responses, I know.
What is one to do.. I have spent days on some of my own discussions, going through it once again, trying to decide.
In any case thanks again. I have enjoyed this discussion also.
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@drannhh (15219)
• United States
25 Apr 10
Everyone's comment here is so wonderful that it is impossible to pick a BR on merit, or each person would have to get one. So I will give it to you because I'm sure I haven't had the opportunity to give you one before. Sometimes I just have to flip a coin to decide 
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@GardenGerty (160702)
• United States
25 Apr 10
I have at least one friend who is constantly full of positive words for all of the rest of us. I came here when I was having a bit of a dark time, but the friendships have been good anchors. I can almost guess who said that to you. I get lovely responses all the time from one of my friends, makes me feel good.
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@GardenGerty (160702)
• United States
25 Apr 10
Being able to come online and help other people was helpful for me. I felt valued and appreciated, something I was missing in my job.
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@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
25 Apr 10
Hey drannhh! I don't know who wrote this, but I do feel the same
way1 I have had many "dark days" and definitely know what that
feels like! I am having some personal medical issues right now
of my own! I come here to be able to "talk" and let my real
feelings out! Sure, I have "real friends" to talk to, but for
some reason this place makes me feel better! I hate sometimes
that there are abusers here who don't appreciate and use this
site for what it has been here for! You are so right about mylot
friendships! For those of us that have been here for the long
haul, we know, no one can take the place of a "true mylot friend"!
Hugs, Opal
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@cyrus123 (6363)
• United States
25 Apr 10
Opal, please know that I've been praying for you! I hope you are feeling much better now. I know just what you mean. I have a lot of real friends I talk to in life, too. I feel like there are people here who are easier to talk to, though, and can help me with issues like computer issues, for example
, and it doesn't cost me anything. It's hard for me to get somebody to come to my house and work on my computer
and I might have to pay them. Kathy.
. I know just what you mean. I have a lot of real friends I talk to in life, too. I feel like there are people here who are easier to talk to, though, and can help me with issues like computer issues, for example, and it doesn't cost me anything. It's hard for me to get somebody to come to my house and work on my computer and I might have to pay them. Kathy.1 person likes this
@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
25 Apr 10
I do enjoy the people here. I have made a few good friends. It is nice to be able to come here for some advice, and being able to just lay your feelings out, without worrying about hurting someone you love. I am glad we have somewhere to come to.
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@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
25 Apr 10
I think the beauty of myLot is in the people like you who just enhances your experience to a great extent taking friendship to a higher level where we really peek in from friends. Mylot has been therapeutic for me and all these years I have come back again and again in search of the warmth and love. And what I feel for you, I guess you know by you. 
And I missed the flip of coin....
And I missed the flip of coin....
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How come they don't have red roses in the myLot "code." eh?
@cyrus123 (6363)
• United States
25 Apr 10
Thank you so much for posting this, drannhh. I really needed that. I never have heard that saying but it really helped me because due to my financial situation, I wake up facing the day dreading it a lot. This reminds me of a song that was popular back in the 60s. I think it was The Lettermen who sang this song. It was called "Turn Around, Look At me". Although I know they were singing about a different situation, it was just the saying that reminded me of that title. Anyway, yes, I think mylot friends are awesome. We help each other so much. Kathy.
@drannhh (15219)
• United States
25 Apr 10
And you, Kathy, are one of the best myLot friends anyone could ask for. The lettermen did perform that song along with many others, including Glenn Campbell, who due to copyright issues cannot be found on YouTube, and the best know performers after him would have been the Vogues. However the same year that they released their very successful version, another group that did not make the charts sang it better in my opinion and here they are:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mMRfeRc_do
I think it is a very nice song for easy listening.
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@cyrus123 (6363)
• United States
25 Apr 10
Thank you so much for posting this video, drannhh. I enjoyed it so much! It's a beautiful song and The Lettermen did a great job with it! It seems like I remember my guitar teacher giving it to me to sing and play on the guitar as well.
Thank you, also for the sweet things you said about me! I appreciate it so much
. Kathy.
! It seems like I remember my guitar teacher giving it to me to sing and play on the guitar as well.
Thank you, also for the sweet things you said about me! I appreciate it so much. Kathy.1 person likes this
@rocket2020 (524)
• India
27 Apr 10
Theirs no doubt that the friends are true friends those who always response to our discussion are not only our approved friends but in fact we all who do come and provide our comments are really very kind and nice people to each other and as a mylotters community as a whole.Its our (specifically the those who are in the range of 1-500 as their ranking) privileged that we are on the platform of mylot and interacting, sowing the seeds of patience to each other at the difficult times,while getting a hugh support from our experienced peers(those who have already crossed the rankings of over 3000+).
Salute to mylot and its community.
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@lifeafterdeath09 (2043)
• United States
9 Dec 10
mylot is a pretty nice place for socializing online.. its deffinatly an amazing and pretty easy way to earn money online.. im probably not going to stop earning from mylot unless it turns scam
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