thefactsmith

@thefactsmith (29)

United States • Age 43

Joined myLot 13 years ago

You have great value, not because of what you possess, but because you exist.

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Is it common to have ADHD without a learning disability?

myempress @myempress (185) • Philippines 7 Mar 11

I have a co-worker who has ADHD without a learning disability and read in a book that this is rare, and that most people with ADHD have a learning disability. By the way, even though she don't have a learning disability, would she...

adhd illness disorder

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thefactsmith I am an adult with ADHD. This is a good question. Actually, the reason why ADHD is (by some) classified as a learning disability, is because typically people with ADHD struggle to operate and function in the same fashion as those without ADHD. They typically...

21 Nov 11

Does anyone ever find themselves browsing Craigslist?

youaremylush @youaremylush (479) • United States 17 Nov 11

In the recent week or two I have developed a habit of checking Craigslist on a daily basis. I first started out looking at local events and groups, then found my way towards the personals. Now to ease some worries of my...

craigslist

internet

random

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thefactsmith I love browsing craigslist! The only issue with the site that I personally have is, for the most part, is that people are daft as to what a competitive resale price is. I love seeing ads for obsolete electronics that 15 year old kids are trying to sell at list...

21 Nov 11

What kind of listener are you?

mastermind30 @mastermind30 (25) • United States 20 Nov 11

Are you an effective listener when it comes to listening?Discriminative, Comprehension,Critical,Biased,Evaluative,Appreciative,Sympathetic,Empathetic, Therapuetic,Dialogic,and Relationship. Which of these could you say that you...

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thefactsmith I would probably consider myself to be an evaluative listener, that is, if an evaluative listener is the same as an analytical listener. When I listen, I enjoy learning. So when someone is speaking, I try to ask questions so that I can better understand their...

21 Nov 11

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Are the christian suppose to participate in halloween celebrations?

Rosa26 @Rosa26 (2618) • United States 17 Oct 11

I christian and I don't like to participate in any celebration where God is not invoked,my husban is christian too, but he thinks that we have to take positive part of everything, but for me I think that there are not white lies...

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thefactsmith This is a topic that my wife and I have discussed as well. The convictions of a Christian often sound strange when held in the light of the secular world. Regardless, if we feel convicted about something, it is always important to do just as you are doing and...

18 Oct 11

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Do You Think Kindness Will Someday Be Rewarded?

Jennifer @LovingMyBabies (85288) • Valdosta, Georgia 29 Jul 11

I was just thinking about this because I am always the one to go out of my way for someone else. I am there for people no matter what. Always before myself. That's the way I am and that's probably the way I will always be! It...

hurtful

kindness

rewarded

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thefactsmith Kindness is referred in the Bible as a being one of the "fruits of the spirit" (Holy Spirit). They are as follows: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control. These are referenced in Galatians 5:22-23. The...

29 Jul 11

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How can i save money for vacation.

wiguen @wiguen (551) • United States 25 Jul 11

Hi mylotters, I m planing some big vacation for the next 5 months, my problem is the same way i make the money i spend it even quicker. when i say that i am not going to spend certain amount this months when the bills come its...

money

save

vacation

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thefactsmith I am going to be blunt because it seems that you want a real answer. The problem is discipline. The rich man puts his money in the bank; the poor man puts his money in his wallet. Managing money requires perspective; Think about this: if you had the ability to...

27 Jul 11

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Extremely Frustrated...

kahano42 @kahano42 (53) • United States 26 Jul 11

Ever since I graduated from high school I had a job. All throughout college I worked in a restaurant. When I finished college I worked at a better restaurant. Well now that I'm married, have a baby, and recently moved to another...

frustrated

making money online

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thefactsmith I appreciate you. You speak boldly about your frustrations and I admire you for that. I have been where you are now.... Not at all to say that I have you all figured out or anything. Your words seem to take me back to a time when pacing and frustration somehow...

27 Jul 11

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