sylvia13

@sylvia13 (1850)

Nelson Bay, Australia • Age 73

Joined myLot 18 years ago

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If you can only have one choice of food that you can eat, what would it be?

Karlie @superkarlie (44) • Netherlands 23 Aug 15

There are lots of diets for losing weight and eating mono meal is one of it. With that, I came up with the question " If I can only have one kind of food for a month, what could it be?" I think, Ham Pizza for a month sounds...

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sylvia13 It might not be good for a diet, but I just adore freshly baked bread with butter or olive spread!

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things to never buy used

thatsjvl @jvincent_129 (4994) • Philippines 30 Apr 13

Buying used saves a lot. But some previously owned items could require costly repairs down the line. Some just are not worth buying. What are these things that you have in mind?

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sylvia13 Many years ago it was possible to buy just about everything, but not these days, when it costs a lot of money to fix just about everything! Sometimes it is better to approach a young kid who is interested in electronics or just fixing anything and I am sure...

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Which article writing website is best to start with for an amateur?

dipak06 @dipak06 (913) • India 28 Apr 13

I am thinking to join article writing websites and while searching through the internet i got a few...but confused with which site should i start. Since i am a newbie in this area,i don't know what site will be the best one for an...

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sylvia13 I started with Hub Pages and I am still writing for them! They keep improving things and the people who write for them are very helpful! Just write about the topic of your choice and you should be OK. Try to include quality pictures if you can and a video is...

29 Apr 13

The guests who are not time punctual.

roshigo58 @roshigo58 (4859) • Pune, India 24 Apr 13

Hi, Yesterday, one family came to visit us. They had make a call and told us that we will come at night. So we made preparations for some snacks to welcome them. But they came very late at 10 p,m. My wife waited for them and...

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sylvia13 Yes, I have had similar experiences too! One has to remember too that time means different things to people who come from different places.

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We should be careful while going under the coconut tree

roshigo58 @roshigo58 (4859) • Pune, India 23 Apr 13

Hi, In front of our building there is a coconut tree. Yesterday one boy of the age about 16-17 was walking on the road. The strong wind was blowing. When he was near the coconut tree, one of the coconut fell on his head. He fell...

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sylvia13 I used to live in an island where coconuts grew. One had to be careful when going to the beach, so as not to put my young nephews under those trees!

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Accept the things we cannot change...

aubrey @averygirl72 (37845) • Philippines 23 Apr 13

Some days ago, I watched in the news of a mountaineer who had a serious accident while on the mountains so he died. I heard the father just say, he will just accept what happened because it would be much harder on his part if he...

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sylvia13 Yes, whether we like it or not, there are some things in life that we just have to accept them! We have to accept with serenity.

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getting ready for sydney

doggydimon @doggydimon (1369) • Philippines 21 Apr 13

I have been blessed having a generous boss. We will be having our company outing this August in Sydney. I am so excited. Though I still don't have my visa yet. I hope everything will go well. Can you give me some tips about...

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sylvia13 Sydney is a great place! So green with many bays full of boats on them! Make sure you visit some of the beaches and I hope you have a good time there! Do visit the Taronga Park Zoo as it is very interesting, with a chance to see kangaroos and koalas!

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Dominating partner.

roshigo58 @roshigo58 (4859) • Pune, India 17 Apr 13

Hi, My sister is very dominating. She always think that she is always right and everyone in the family should listen to her. In my family no one is dominating. We take decisions together by discussing and understanding each...

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sylvia13 Dominating partner, sister, daughter, they might all be dominating, but I love them anyway, as that is their personality and the way they are!

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One of the Boston bombers killed ,,,, other one on the loose......

mariaperalta @mariaperalta (19073) • Mexico 19 Apr 13

2 Brothers wanted for the Boston marathon bombs, we chased during the night. One was killed. he also killed a school police man. The other one is one the run....

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sylvia13 I agree, let God bless all involved, whether victims or perpetuators!

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Do your parents choose someone for their child to be married with?

Shavkat @Shavkat (140119) • Philippines 19 Apr 13

I have a friend who was so depress since her parents decided for herself. In some point, she cannot bend the traditions and influence by their culture, particularly in getting married to someone they don't love. As if there is no...

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sylvia13 I am the one who chooses the person I would like to marry, not my parents or any other family members! I chose the person and I am happy with him now!

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Dogs are not allowed

roshigo58 @roshigo58 (4859) • Pune, India 16 Apr 13

Hi, Yesterday one of my friends wanted to come to our house to meet me. She lives in Mumbai and she come here to stay here in Pune to her sister's house. But I have to say no to her because she is coming to my house with her dog....

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sylvia13 If one wants to stay at somebody's place, they must respect the rules of the owner! Things like not smoking, for example, or not giving meat to the visiting pets.

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Second hand books

Porcospino @Porcospino (31366) • Denmark 15 Apr 13

Some time ago my parents gave me some of their old books and asked me sell the books for them. I called several second hand bookshops in my area and I asked them if they were interested in the books, but they immediately said no....

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sylvia13 Yes, I know, "second hand books" are like dirty words and nobody wants to have anything to do with them. I tried to sell many when I was getting ready to leave the country and I sold a few, but the rest I had to put in big boxes and gave them as charity. It...

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Habit of swearing

roshigo58 @roshigo58 (4859) • Pune, India 12 Apr 13

Hi, Some people have the habit of swearing. They always say that I swear I have done this or I swear I have not done this or I swear I am telling lie etc. I don't have the habit of swearing. searing was invented as a compromise...

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sylvia13 I am not in the habit of swearing and I dislike it very much when I hear it!

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jealousy or being supportive on mylot? which one suits you? (+) power on mylot.

scubapro @scubapro (1051) • Gifu, Japan 12 Apr 13

i was not here last 2 days, but i am getting online again for a long time in this week.why? because my friends or supportive people gave me many (+) and my ratings are getting better,so it motivate me to come here...

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sylvia13 I think it's better to be supportive!

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Be ready to face surprises

roshigo58 @roshigo58 (4859) • Pune, India 13 Apr 13

Hi, When we are struggling for living we have many questions and confusions in our mind. We try to find the answers to these questions and we get the answers. But life changes questions and we have to find answers to new...

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sylvia13 I agree with you! One should be ready to face the surprises, whenever they come, whether they are good or bad.

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He is earning money and his family miss him lot

roshigo58 @roshigo58 (4859) • Pune, India 11 Apr 13

Hi, My cousin is radio officer and he has to travel by boat always because his job is on boat. He get the chance to go to many countries. But he has to spend all his days on boat. Water is seen everywhere and nothing else. He...

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sylvia13 Money is not everything and your brother has now found that out. There is also the family one has to think about and consider.

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keep the beaches clean

41Combedale @41CombedaleRoad (5954) • Greece 6 Apr 13

Our local beach is still looking a mess although visitors will soon be coming. I was pleased to notice that the Council have made a start, but the mess they have to clear from last year is unbelievable. Plastic plates and plastic...

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sylvia13 Your suggestion is a very good idea and it should inspire the younger generation to do their share of the work that needs to be done on your local beach!

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I found the Easter egg here today.........

mariaperalta @mariaperalta (19073) • Mexico 31 Mar 13

My son is so darn cute, love him. I woke up to find a note on my desk saying. Mom I hid an Easter egg for you here in the cafe. I looked for several minutes. I found it, in the plant here. Inside the plastic egg was a...

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sylvia13 How very cute! I also have a nephew whose name happens to be Miguel, but he is a bit older from yours I think!

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Being independent

aubrey @averygirl72 (37845) • Philippines 31 Mar 13

I know it's bad being a loner for most people. However, some believe that being alone can even empower. We believe that if we are always with lots of people and very active in social life, parties and you have tons of circles of...

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sylvia13 Yes, despite having a husband and two children, I also feel kind of energised and empowered, when I am alone. I can think and feel better when I am on my own, even though I like being with friends sometimes too! My country's national anthem starts with these...

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The level of stress decremented by horror films...Do you feel the same way?

Shavkat @Shavkat (140119) • Philippines 27 Mar 13

Whenever I feel so stressed-out, watching horror films helped me out. The change of reaction in every plot changes. Would you feel the same way?

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sylvia13 That would not work for me, on the contrary, my stress level would be further increased!

28 Mar 13