Old Hong Kong

 

     It's a "sarabo" from Hong Kong! Thank you to the giver.   I love the cute cookie bear! :)  I'm using the mini luggage box as pay slip keeper.  (",) God bless you good soul. (",)

I Love Ilocano Quotes

1. No awan ti anus, awan ti lamot.
 If there is no patience, there will be no food.

2. Ti agmula, agapit.

 He who sows, reaps.

3. No ania ti imulam, isu ti apitem.

 Whatever you sow, you reap.

4. Ti ubing nga matungpal amin a kayatna, awan ti nasayaat a banagna.

A child that is given everything will rarely succeed in life.

5. Ti tao nga mannarita, awan ti ania nga magapuananna.

A man that talks too much accomplishes little.

6. Ti madi a pagbagbagaan agturong iti  

pagrigatan.
He who refuses advice will end up in hardship.

7. Sabali nga ili, sabali nga ugali.

Different towns have different customs.

8. Ti ubing nga matungpal amin a kayatna, awan ti nasayaat a banagna.

A child that is given everything will rarely succeed in life.

9. Ti saan a matimtemek, nauyong no makaunget.

A quiet person is slow to anger but terrible when aroused.

10. Di pay naluto ti paria simmagpaw ti karabasa.

The bitter melon is not yet cooked and the squash jumped in.

11. No saan nga makaammo nga nangtaliaw ti naggapuanna, saan a makadanon ti papananna.

He who does not look back to his origins will not reach his destination.

12. Ti tao a manakem, dina makita ti panagdisso ti sakana iti daga. Kitaenna ketdi ti sumaruno a baddekanna.

A wise man doesn't see his foot on the ground, he watches his next step.

13. Tay aso nga taol nga taol saan a makakagat ken makadunor.

Barking dogs seldom bite.

14. Ti napudpudno a gayyemmo, am-ammonto no addaka iti peligro.

A true friend is known in time of need

15. Awan kas iti sursuro a sanikua, ta dayta awan makatakaw kenka.

Knowledge is wealth that can’t be stolen.

16.Ti utang mabayadan, ngem ti naimbag a nakem saan.

A debt can be paid, but a kind act cannot.

17. Awan ti bumato iti rabaw ditoy a daga.

You only live once in your lifetime, nothing could last forever.

18. Ti tao a sadut,  uray agtudo ti balitok  saan  nga makapidot.

You can never change a lazy person, even opportunities knocks in.

19. Matay ti agur-uray, mabiag ti paur-uray.

He who waits dies, he who makes others wait lives.

20. Ti bassit a kayo nalaka a lintegen, ngem no dakkel narigaten.

A young tree is easy to straighten, but when it’s big it is difficult.

 

 

 

 

"Is that your Fone?"

    ALITTLETHINGCALLEDRAGSAK/APRIL 2014

ILOCOS NORTE, PHILIPPINES

"Is that your phone?"

"Ohhh, so you have a cell phone pala?"

"Wow hah, Nokia loyalty award!"

"Why don't you buy a new one?"

"It's so obsolete!"

"Whaaat! you still use that kind of phone??!"

"Palitan mo na kase yan, para lahat na tayo dito naka-apple na."

 How many times have I been  asked the following questions and received same kind of comments? I can no longer count my fingers. Maybe I am already immune or unaffected that I just ignored and smile whenever a fellow would utter the same thing. Honestly, it didn't really bother me nor  a big deal for me if I use that kind of phone.  In fact, I love it! (",)
The following are my ten simple and personal reasons why I am using it:
1. simple and easy to use
2. handy
3. unattractive to the eyes of the larcenists
4. it fell many times but still in good shape
5. can use it anywhere
6. in the darkest night, it serves as my light because it has a built in flashlight
7. my thumb can memorize the key pad
8. best alarm clock in the morning
9. simple games
10. built in calculator, calendar, reminders, etc.

Now you know. (",)

We try not to judge a book by its cover. We shouldn't judge people by the brand of their cellphones. I believe people take effort to really discern and follow their wise choice when they decide on what they want and what they need. For me gardening. running, swimming, taking photos and blogging are far more important than having a branded and expensive cellphone. In the long run, it will not really matter. When we die, I am sure in the gate of heaven, they will not ask us what brand of cellphone have we used. 

In my opinion, whoever the guard in charge of the gate of heaven the angel might surely ask the following questions:
1. Have you loved God with all your heart?
2. Have you loved humanity as much as you love yourself?
3. Have you reached out to others and helped them?
4. Have you used your God-given talents?
5. Have you done good to improve your community?
6. Have you saved Mother Earth?
7. Have you been honest in dealing with people?
8. Have you shared/give your earnings (10%)  to God?
9. Have you obeyed the teachings of Christ?
10. Have you lived your life with a purpose?

It's not the brand that really matters. It is knowing God's purpose in our life. Always think of this: If it will help you go to heaven, go for it. For it is the one that really counts.

  Why can’t we just carry our cellphone in peace?