thyst07

@thyst07 (2079)

United States • Age 37

Joined myLot 17 years ago

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Discussions (93)

thyst07's Discussions

What website do you recommend for selling books?

thyst07 @thyst07 (2079) • United States 4 Jun 11

I'm moving soon and have a ton of books I need to get rid of- textbooks, novels, and everything in between. I normally sell my used textbooks on Amazon.com, but I'm getting tired of how large a percentage they take from my sale. I...

amazon

books

selling

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What would you take with you for a long stay in a foreign country?

thyst07 @thyst07 (2079) • United States 22 May 11

Imagine you are moving to a different country for a year. You can take two suitcases and one small carry-on bag. What would you take with you, and what would you leave behind? In the fall I am moving to South Korea for a year,...

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If you don't celebrate Christmas...

thyst07 @thyst07 (2079) • United States 24 Dec 10

What do you do? I decided a few years ago to stop observing Christmas, but I've still had to show up at my family's Christmas celebration to keep from offending anyone. Now I no longer have that obligation. I've thought that it...

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Gift for a new mom?

thyst07 @thyst07 (2079) • United States 23 Dec 10

My cousin is having a baby soon, and I need help choosing a gift for her. She already has more baby stuff than she can handle, so instead of getting something for the baby I'd like to get something just for her. I've had a few...

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What happens if someone voices an objection at a wedding?

thyst07 @thyst07 (2079) • United States 15 Jun 10

When the officiant says the whole "Speak now or forever hold your peace" thing, what happens if someone actually does give an objection to the marriage? I've been to a lot of weddings, and I've never seen this happen. I've never...

marriage

objection

wedding

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Tips or advice for sculpting a cake?

thyst07 @thyst07 (2079) • United States 16 May 10

I'm making my husband a cake for his college graduation. I want to sculpt/carve it into a particular shape, and I was hoping that some more experienced bakers here might be able to give me some pointers. The cake will have three...

baking

cake decorating

cakes

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Do you believe in the kindness of strangers?

thyst07 @thyst07 (2079) • United States 30 Apr 10

Have you had a complete stranger do something helpful for you, or have you seen them help someone else? Recently, most of my experience with other people has been pretty lousy, and I'm feeling down about it. I really want to...

good people

kindness

strangers

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Ever had your valuable belongings stolen?

thyst07 @thyst07 (2079) • United States 28 Apr 10

Just came home to find out my husband's bike was stolen. We got it less than a month ago with gift money, and can't afford to replace it. It's just the last crushing blow in a series of unpleasant things that have happened to us...

my life sucks

stolen

theft

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Does anyone know how to get algae off the glass in a fish aquarium?

thyst07 @thyst07 (2079) • United States 28 Apr 10

I'm talking about the really stubborn, tough kind that algae eaters can't eat. I've been going at it with a scrubbing sponge for about half an hour and I just can't get some of it off. The fish have already been removed to a...

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How do you exercise? I need ideas!

thyst07 @thyst07 (2079) • United States 19 Mar 10

I and my husband both need more physical activity in our lives. We eat a good diet and we're not incredibly unhealthy, but we're both a little out of shape and lacking in physical strength and endurance. Neither of us is very...

exercise

fitness

health

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Do you eat meat every day?

thyst07 @thyst07 (2079) • United States 3 Mar 10

Some people can't imagine a satisfying meal without meat. Others never eat meat, for health or moral reasons. I fall in the middle. I eat meat and enjoy it, but I also enjoy many vegetarian dishes. I go meatless at least one day...

meat

vegetables

vegetarian

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Eat your broccoli!

thyst07 @thyst07 (2079) • United States 22 Feb 10

I like broccoli, but I've gotten tired of it. And sadly I no longer have a parent to make me eat it. So I need some new ideas to make broccoli more appetizing. How do you get your kids/spouse/self to eat broccoli and like it?...

broccoli

vegetables

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If you could play any musical instrument...

thyst07 @thyst07 (2079) • United States 20 Feb 10

What would it be? If you already play one or more, pick a different one that you don't play. Why do you want to play this instrument? Is it something you've always wanted to do, or only a recent or passing interest? What's...

instruments

music

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Do you think there's a difference between being "frugal" and being "cheap"?

thyst07 @thyst07 (2079) • United States 20 Feb 10

It's always a good idea to be smart with your money, but where do you draw the line between being frugal or budget conscious and being cheap or miserly? Since my husband and I are both unemployed at the moment, we have to pinch...

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Fortune Cookies

thyst07 @thyst07 (2079) • United States 14 Feb 10

They just might be the most fun part of dining at a Chinese-American restaurant. So what's the best or weirdest fortune cookie you've ever gotten? One time I was eating at a Chinese restaurant with my best friend. The packages of...

fortune cookies

fortunes

Are you celebrating the Chinese New Year?

thyst07 @thyst07 (2079) • United States 14 Feb 10

Everyone's talking about Valentine's Day, but did you know that today is also the first day of the Chinese New Year? How are you celebrating Chinese New Year? I'm American, but this year my husband and I decided to learn a little...

china

chinese food

chinese new year

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Stuffy nose!

thyst07 @thyst07 (2079) • United States 12 Feb 10

Aside from cold and allergy medicine, what's the best remedy you know of for a stuffy nose? My allergies have been bad lately and my nose is very stuffy. I usually use ginger tea as a remedy, but I don't have any ginger handy at...

allergies

cold

stuffy nose

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Who would you rather live with?

thyst07 @thyst07 (2079) • United States 12 Feb 10

Would you rather live with someone who is frequently cynical about life, or someone who is optimistic to the point that they often can't see the reality of a situation? Why would you prefer the one you chose? Does either of these...

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My house is a mess! Help!

thyst07 @thyst07 (2079) • United States 27 Sep 09

My husband and I both have full time college and part time jobs, and after all that it is so hard to keep our place clean and tidy! I could really use some tips and tricks on how to keep things neat when you don't have much time...

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Restaurant copycat

thyst07 @thyst07 (2079) • United States 21 Sep 09

Do you ever try to make your favorite restaurant dishes at home? What have you made, and have you succeeded at duplicating the recipe? My best friend and I both know how to make Zuppa Toscana, the sausage and potato soup that...

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