Sweetpeas

@Sweetpeas (738)

Australia • Age 47

Joined myLot 17 years ago

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Do you believe your dreams?

ESKARENA1 @ESKARENA1 (18261) 21 Mar 09

Do you believe your dreams are potents of the future or are they simply the way our brains deal with day to day events?

anxiety

dreams

future

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Sweetpeas Hey Eskarena, I'm thinking both. As there are certainly times Im in the middle of my day to day life and realise I have dreamed something thats happened or is happening, or about someone I meet. Nothing dramatic, just little things. But I do realise this is...

21 Jun 09

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Only Great Minds can read this!!!

weemam @weemam (13372) 19 Mar 07

I was sent this by one of my lovely online friend , I could read it without a problem , so its official lol , I have a great mind , always knew it lol , mybe its because I make so many typos xx Only Great Minds...

great minds

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Sweetpeas Hey weemam :) Firstly....great to see you again and to be responding to your posts lol Yesssss, I could read it!! Thats how I generally skim through reading material or boring bits in books and magazines and papers lol. Crazy isn't it, but the human mind is...

21 Jun 09

I should have learned Thai language spoken and written

Jemina @Jemina (5770) 28 Apr 08

when I was in Thailand. It would have made my life easier. Because of the language barrier I wasn't able to enjoy my life in Thailand to its fullest because I refused to learn their language. As a result it gave me so much trouble...

learning a new language

travel

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Sweetpeas Wow, you think you might have picked up on some of the language? We have just started sponsorship of a child in Thailand at the Agape Home for babies with HIV/AIDS, and am going to learn along with my children how to (hopefully) speak and write in Thai so we...

21 Jun 09

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Update: They have paid me!

Jemina @Jemina (5770) 21 Jun 09

Following my discussion "they are not paying me" http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/2014046.aspx ... I finally got paid on Friday (June 19). I'm really glad because I didn't have to consult Citizen's Advice Bureau. I sent a letter...

cup of tea

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Sweetpeas Great to hear you got paid!! There's nothing worse then having to work for your money and then someone decides that they're not going to pay you or pay you late!! It obviously doesn't bother them as I bet they get their pay on time, this has happened a lot for...

21 Jun 09

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What's The Last Item You Purchased Off Of Ebay?

danishcanadian @danishcanadian (28955) • Canada 17 Jun 09

This year for the 4th of July, I found a beautiful long satin-ish scarf with stars and stripes on it. It's really long, so I can wear it as a sash around my waist, if I want. I'm Canadian, and Hubby's American, so even though...

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Sweetpeas Hi...The last thing we bought after much consideration....was a double bed In The Night Garden Doona cover for our 17 month old son. We paid as soon as we bought it, which was a Thursday night and received it Monday morning!! Was very impressed with price,...

21 Jun 09

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social work

triptadasgupta @triptadasgupta (900) • India 23 May 08

well friends... i am interested in sponsoring a child irrespective of male or female.Please let me know the names of such organization to whom i can contact.I will be very much thankful to you. all the best..... have a...

social work

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Sweetpeas Hi there! Thought you might like to have a look at this place if you're thinking about sponsoring a child in need. http://www.nikkisplace.org/about.htm 'Located in Chiang Mai, Thailand, the Agape Home for babies with HIV/AIDS opened in May 1996 as a...

21 Jun 09

Posting good questions of interest

margieanneart @margieanneart (26423) • United States 16 Apr 07

I have noticed that when a good posting it out, you can learn a lot. Sometimes, I just enjoy reading and learning what others have to say on some subjects. It is so nice to have loving friends that are concerned and give you...

friends

people

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Sweetpeas Thankyou for sharing that hun. I agree, allthough ive been away with family troubles of late, I appreciate the love, prayers and support from my friends here at Mylot, and not to mention the interesting information we find out about life! I think Ill take this...

18 Apr 07

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To Obey Or Not To Obey? (Wedding Vows)

danishcanadian @danishcanadian (28955) • Canada 18 Apr 07

Women. Did you or will you vow to obey, as part of your wedding voews? Why or why not? Men, Did your wives or should your wives vow to obey you? Why or why not? All! If one vows to obey should both vow to obey? Should obey...

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Sweetpeas We are yet to marry but plan on writing our own wedding vowels and i certainly dont think obey will be in them lol. I think we work as one and as equals, and the word obey actually reminds me of my dog! lol. Equal, thats the way it works in our family and in...

18 Apr 07

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do you see nature as beautiful or a nuisance ??

weemam @weemam (13372) 17 Apr 07

I had my camera with me at my parents house yesterday as I am trying to capture as many special moments as I can with them, Outside their front widow there are some gorgeous Cherry blossom trees . Now!!I look at them in wonder as...

they are so lovely

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Sweetpeas Thanks for sharing that picture hun , its really beautiful. I too am a lover of nature and allthough at times it can be most unpleasant ;), I try to always find the beauty in it. I have a hard time with bees to be honest, im terrified of them... but what they...

18 Apr 07

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Escape!!!

danishcanadian @danishcanadian (28955) • Canada 20 Mar 07

When you absolutely need to escape, where do you like to go? If I just need a few hours I like some of the cafes here in Guelph, such as The Second Cup. If I need a day to myself I like to head to Toronto and walk around,...

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Sweetpeas I wish i had the money to escape and take my family on a holiday for a few days but unfortunatly we just cant afford that luxury at the moment. I like to escape to my bath tub though. Its the most quiet and relaxing place in my house. I put in some lovely...

17 Apr 07

Honestly guys we don't believe it , wink! wink!

weemam @weemam (13372) 12 Apr 07

Before you read this , I want to say that NOT ALL MEN are like this , My son Ros might read it , wink! wink! Totally agree with all of the following, so what...!! 1. Don't imagine you can change a man - unless...

just joking fellas honest lol

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Sweetpeas ROFL, Ok I like that! I might have to share this one around I think ;) No Offence to the men ofcourse, its just nature lol. Thanks for sharing that hun xxx

12 Apr 07

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My son has just made my day ,,Bless Him

weemam @weemam (13372) 10 Apr 07

I was feeling a wee bit down this morning ( family problems )it's nor really like me to be down, and Ross went out saying he was going to the library, I got on with my washing and general tidying up, he came back half an hour...

a big kid

happy feet

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Sweetpeas Aaaaw bless hun hehe, Im the same, my son is 4 so i get excited with him when the new movies come out lol. We make a night of it and try to make sure we have pop corn in the house too ;). I dont think we're ever to old for a good family movies xxx

12 Apr 07

How many cars in your family?

margieanneart @margieanneart (26423) • United States 4 Apr 07

We have one pick up truck. That's it. My husband takes it to work, so I am stuck at home. How many cars or trucks do you own? What country do you live in?

cars

trucks

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Sweetpeas AAaarghh i know how you feel hun Im stuck at home when my fiance takes the car to work everyday :(. It can get pretty hard on my son at times but i try to make sure we take him out on the weekends. We're also trying to save enugh money up to eventually get...

12 Apr 07

Are you lonely?

margieanneart @margieanneart (26423) • United States 4 Apr 07

Do you have family? Are you ever lonely?

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Sweetpeas I do have family but yes sometimes i feel lonely. Especially now that im the only one of my friends that has a child so they tend to lead different lives and i dont get to see them very often anymore. Also my fiance is off at work and allthough i have a lot of...

12 Apr 07

Do you feel out dated?

margieanneart @margieanneart (26423) • United States 4 Apr 07

I have been looking for a home job, as I cannot stand or walk. Nor do I have a car. All jobs require computer skills. I was rasied in an era of pens and paper. I feel so old and outdated. Does the world evolve only around...

computers

jobs

work

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Sweetpeas Luckily i grew up in the computer era and we had computers all throughout school. I also took some basic computer extra classes in high school. I know how you feel though as i still only have average computer skills but these days there are lots of classes you...

12 Apr 07

Multi task people question

margieanneart @margieanneart (26423) • United States 4 Apr 07

Do you think women or men are more muti tasked? My husband cannot eat and walk. Seriously, he can only do one thing at a time. I can do many things at one time.

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Sweetpeas My fiance is the same, he can only do one thing at a time. I often make a joke f it and I hear the saying many times that women can multi task and men cant, so far the evidence is outstanding ;)

12 Apr 07

Bare Minerals - The makeup

CatEyes @CatEyes (2448) • United States 3 Feb 07

What do you think of Bare Minerals? Have you ever used it and did it do what you expected it too? How much did you pay for yours and where did you go to get it? Do you prefer BM over other products or is there another out there...

makeup

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Sweetpeas I have heard of it but havent yet tried it, I would like to though. I use most natural products that contain no chemicals and arent harsh on the skin such as soaps,shampoos and consitioners, skin cream etc, I tend to make my own and sell some also so i have...

12 Apr 07