wisedragon

@wisedragon (2325)

Philippines • Age 48

Joined myLot 17 years ago

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Is working abroad really worth the effort for parents and children?

fatherblogger @fatherblogger (673) • Philippines 27 Sep 08

Hi there, I am not an OFW although I was send to Japan by my former employer for about 5 months. I must admit that I earned much more than the usual, and I think it is quite worth the effort. However, having a contract say...

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wisedragon Hi, I am an OFW. Yes it can be worth it but make it temporary, so you can return home after a few years. The most important thing is financial management, so you'll never have to leave your family again.

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Should people be allowed to just give their child up for adoption?

prinzess1515 @prinzess1515 (1341) • United States 19 Sep 08

Should people be allowed to just give their child up for adoption? (exclude cases involving rape) If you get pregnant should you and your family have to accept the consequences? I know families don't have any kind of financial...

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wisedragon I agree there have been a lot of horrible cases of infant abuse lately. I feel it is very irresponsible for parents to simply give up their child for adoption, but I guess it is still a lesser evil compared to abortion.

20 Sep 08

Long lines...

EnslinPorter @EnslinPorter (1718) • Philippines 24 Aug 08

Hi everyone! Have you ever stood in a very long line for hours? Maybe because you need something processed? Just this week, I applied for a licensure examination. The exam is this November but people opt to...

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wisedragon Yes, I have experienced being in long lines for hours and hours. It was for passport, visa, birth certificate, and theme park rides.

24 Aug 08

What do you do when you can't sleep?

Munchkin547 @Munchkin547 (2778) 22 Aug 08

I often have difficulty getting to sleep and so end up spending a lot of time at night here on mylot or on sites like facebook,or i try to read a book or put the tv on. What do you do to pass the time on nights when you can't seem...

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wisedragon Hi Munchkin. Reading a boring book is usually very effective for me.

22 Aug 08

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Home for the Aged For Your Old Parents? Are You in Favor?

Jenaisle @Jenaisle (14078) • Philippines 15 Aug 08

Here in our corner of the world, when our parents age, we don't usually bring them to the home for the aged. We feel it a slap to our faces if we don't take care of them personally. In some countries,however; aged parents...

home for the aged

old parents

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wisedragon I don't intend to put my parents into such a home for the aged, unless medically necessary. I'd much rather take care of them myself. And by the way, in other countries, elderly people in nursing homes are not necessarily well taken care of. Some employees...

15 Aug 08

What would you do if a family member was dying

firecracker @sacmom (14192) • United States 9 Aug 08

and you lived a hundreds of miles away? Would you go see them one last time before they died? My husband and I have been told that his dad is terminal. He could go any time. Even though his parents live hundreds of miles away...

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wisedragon Yes I would definitely go, especially for my parents. Have you tried checking other airlines? It is very unfortunate that gas and plane tickets have gone up so much. I will pray for your husband's father.

15 Aug 08

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How am I going to handle this father thing?

nagatron123456 @nagatron123456 (888) • Philippines 10 Aug 08

I have girlfriend then she is now pregnant, she is 19 years old and I am 20. Until now I still can't believe that I am a father now, and I am always wondering what will happend if the baby comes out. How am I going to do my part...

parenting

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wisedragon Be a good example to your child. Work hard to provide for your new family. Everything else you'll learn along the way.

10 Aug 08

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Your Debt is My Debt

lisa0351 @lisa0351 (303) • United States 9 Aug 08

So many people today have college loans, car loans, and credit card debt out their ears. I had saved my money religiously since high school, and had a newer car that was paid for. When I met my husband, he had A LOT of debt,...

college loans

debt

how to file bankruptcy

marriage

money

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wisedragon I would have to make sure that my partner had changed her bad habits before I marry her. Because if she will continue to accumulate debt, then we're in for a terrible life. I mean, what about our kids' future? How can we send them to college if my wife would...

10 Aug 08

Do You Think Your UGLY?

Payout @payout (3794) • United States 5 Aug 08

To Answer my own question I think I'm ugly but others say and think I'm not I'm not ugly. So I stick with my Ideal of myself lol.. I knew me for like ever lol and They only knew me for so long loll.. I know if you ask your family...

do you think your ugly

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wisedragon Yes I think I am ugly because I've never been the head-turner type. LOL But that's only on the outside. I don't think I'm as bad on the inside.

6 Aug 08

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If you have a choice, what will be your next car/vehicle?

wayz12 @wayz12 (2059) • United States 2 Aug 08

I currently drive a 2002 black Toyota RAV4 that I enjoy driving very much. However, I am aware, that soon, I will need to get a newer vehicle because cars depreciate pretty fast. Even though the actual buying process might take...

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wisedragon That Subaru Forester is nice. If I had a choice I would go for the Ford Escape hybrid. But since I don't have a credit history yet I don't have much choice. I would probably end up with a RAV4.

3 Aug 08

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Do you give everything when you're in love?

mycharm88 @mycharm88 (2288) • Philippines 2 Aug 08

Good day everyone c",) My parents always told me NOT to give everything when i'm in love, always have a 50 percent left for yourself... But how do you know if you've given enough? How do you know if you've given your all....

everything

give love

inlove

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wisedragon I don't think I can do 50-50. I would say I give about 90%, and I save 10% for myself. That's because I'm passionate when I love someone.

2 Aug 08

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Have you made lifestyle changes to "save the planet"?

ladyluna @ladyluna (7004) • United States 29 Jul 08

Hello All, Have you replaced your lightbulbs? Have you traded in your gas guzzler for a hybrid? Have you moved back to the inner city so as to not contribute to urban sprawl? It is with a heavy heart that I deflate the...

global warming

hybrid

skullduggery

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wisedragon Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is not the only issue. The world's supply of fossil fuels is finite. It will inevitably run out in a few decades. If we don't shift to alternative energy, imagine what will happen when there's no more oil. People won't be able...

29 Jul 08

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Would you stay in marraige even if your no longer happy?

mycharm88 @mycharm88 (2288) • Philippines 29 Jul 08

Good day everyone c",) "MY LIFE IS MISERABLE!!!!" My friend says... When love is so strong at first (before marraige). YOu were married like a princess with the man of your dreams.. the ceremony was perfect.. But...

love grown cold

selfish

unhappy marraige

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wisedragon Living with in-laws is always a potential hell. She should stop relying on her husband for finances. She should find a way to take her kids and move out of that house, either by getting a job or starting a business.

29 Jul 08

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I am nervous! How would you

~Jodi~ @jeanena (2198) • Bucklin, Kansas 29 Jul 08

Feel about this? I am going to the doctor tomorrow for the first time since well over a year and a half. I am diabetic and have recently developed some problems. My feet have been swollen severely for 3 - 4 months most of the...

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wisedragon It's definitely a serious infection. I don't think your feet would turn red from congestive heart failure alone. It's good that you're going to the doctor.

29 Jul 08

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Do you like to drink soft drinks or plain water?

yenwie84 @yenwie84 (1344) • Malaysia 27 Jul 08

My boyfriend likes to drink soft drinks so much especially coke. This is a very unhealthy habit. Soft drinks are sweetened drinks that can cause diabetes if we consume too much. That's why I always nag him not to drink too much...

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wisedragon Well I don't drink alcohol so let me have my soda hehe. I love Coke but I try to control the craving. If I'm really thirsty it has to be water.

27 Jul 08

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walking under ladders...... old wives tales.......are you supersticious

graceandowen @graceandowen (1637) 27 Jul 08

ok so do you believe in some of the 'old wives tales' that are about? what is the stranges you have heard and do you actually stick by the rules with them ill never forget my nan telling me not to cut my nails on a friday or i...

life

superstition

tales

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wisedragon The most stupid thing I have encountered are all those emails telling me I will run into some bad luck if I don't forward the email to 10 or 20 other people. It's absolutely crazy. I hate those chain letters.

27 Jul 08

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