valaina

@valaina (41)

Philippines • Age 47

Joined myLot 15 years ago

valaina is a girl! i couldn't edit my profile. but i'm a girl!

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The future of blogging in the Philippines?

fatherblogger @fatherblogger (673) • Philippines 18 Aug 09

I have been blogging for 2 years, and I saw the rise of so many Filipino-made blogs. Different organizations were also born which means blogging in the Philippines is really getting popular. I can see that sooner or later,...

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valaina blogging will go a long way in the philippines because filipinos are naturally chatty and are opinionated about so many things. i have been blogging for around 5 yrs now and i'm still at it. it's my little sanctuary where i formulate my own thoughts and my...

30 Aug 09

List of writing sites

scheng1 @scheng1 (24649) • Singapore 11 May 09

This list is compiled from various sources, including the forums in AC, Helium and many blogs. I do not have personal experience in all the writing sites. Please comment on the features of the writing sites if you are writing for...

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valaina thanks for the suggestions here. i'll surely try constant-content and helium.

21 Aug 09

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Reading in public

dex1007 @dex1007 (556) • Malaysia 21 Aug 09

Hello mylotters. How is it going? I'm sure many of us here are intense readers. We read a lot of stuff, from fiction to non fiction self improvement books, news paper, magazines, we also occasionally flick through some gossip,...

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valaina i always have a book with me whenever i go out. on long vacations or trips, i make sure i prepare for it and think of one good book to bring. recently, i was hooked up to electronic books (ebooks) instead. i would store several titles on my phone and read the...

21 Aug 09

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Writing Articles are Fun, but....................

zed_k4 @zed_k4 (17589) • Singapore 14 Aug 09

Why is it not as fun as mylotting? How do you guys sort out your priorities when it comes to lotting and when it comes to writing? Writing is fun too but it needs a bit more attention polishing the words, grammar, get the...

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valaina it just takes practice i guess. practice being articulate. soon enough, you will find yourself writing your thoughts smoothly with hardly any grammatical errors. i keep a blog as a venue for me to polish writing and improve my skills in the craft. i always...

18 Aug 09

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Receipt for Jeepneys?

fatherblogger @fatherblogger (673) • Philippines 17 Aug 09

Recently in the news, LTFRB wants jeepney drivers to issue receipts to their passengers. According to them, this is to ensure that operators are paying the right taxes. While it can be helpful, this is for sure will be an added...

jeepneys

money

philippines

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valaina totally insane idea! those who proposed this idea do not ride jeepneys for sure! don't milk more money than necessary on these jeepney drivers. look up to the thousands of corrupt officials in the land. goodness!

17 Aug 09

Murray new World No 2

madmillionaire @madmillionaire (598) 15 Aug 09

After defeating Tsonga tonight in the semi-finals of the Montreal Masters, Andy Murray will replace Rafa Nadal as world no. 2 next week when the rankings are realeased. Murray has created British tennis history by reaching that...

andy murray

rafa nadal

tennis

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valaina i read about this and felt kinda sad for rafael nadal. i mean, the circumstances are just not working for nadal right now, but of course andy murray deserves to be number 2 also. i doubt he'll make it top of the ranks though. murray has to go past federer and...

17 Aug 09

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What do your pets like/enjoy?

xhaylea @xhaylea (361) 30 Mar 09

Im just curious as to what your pets like/enjoy and what are their interests? Well i have 2 dogs, and a hamster. My 2 dogs absolutely love getting stroked/attention, new toys, going on walks, food and water, and their...

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valaina i own a 7 month old lhasa apso and she's very adorable! she loves going out for a walks to the park or the mall. she's also fond of stealing my dad's socks LOL! we all adore her at home. we bought her a ball toy and she would always run after it. :)

16 Aug 09

How many views do you get?

thokius @thokius (426) • Austria 9 Aug 09

Hello youtubers on MyLot. I was just wondering... How many views do you get per average on your videos. And does that affect your next videos? Do you like it when a lot of people view your videos? Have a nice...

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valaina i tried uploading a video of a concert i watched. it got thousands of views because the singing group is very popular here in my country. i was thrilled to get thousands of views but i never uploaded anything again. i personally am hesitant in posting personal...

16 Aug 09

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Do you play Badminton? How often?

edelweiza @edelweiza (157) • Philippines 1 Jul 09

I used to play badminton before but stopped when I got swamped with work. I hope to continue playing badminton again because it is such an enjoyable sport and it helps make me fit. I remember I lost 10 pounds playing badminton...

badminton

playing

sports

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valaina yes! twice a week. it's my cardio activity along with running and bodycombat. more than just a physical exercise, it's a great social activity with friends.

14 Aug 09

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$20,000 Dinner with President GMA?

fatherblogger @fatherblogger (673) • Philippines 10 Aug 09

I am quite sure you already heard this issue, as it is being reported in every news report. Although Malacanang said that this issue should not be sensationalized since the amount did not really reached $20,000. Another thing,...

gma

money

philippines

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valaina to quote miriam santiago in her interview in tv patrol, it was a big group who dined. GMA alone did not consume 1M worth of food all on her own. i'm not fond of gma, nor am i patronizing extravagant living, but the very people criticizing GMA right now are...

11 Aug 09