5 Things I can't live without.

I know that it is not exciting as it may seem but I feel like sharing with everyone  (who cares) the top 5 things (materials, in category) that I have a strong attachment with,  too strong to the point that  if it weren't so bad, I would sleep with them soundly. (Lol) 

As the title of this blog post connotes,  I'd like to impart to you these 5 amazing things that I can't  breathe without.  Not literally of course.

I made  this list in a particular order from the least important down to the most - just to highlight the things that are, for me, useful. 

I know that I'm too generous to share this piece of information about me with everyone, even though there are still others out there, who will lift their uneven eyebrows and stand on the pedestal as best spoilsports ever.

I don't wanna be hellish here so let's just these envious peeps be miserable and drowned in the sea of covetousness. After all, I made this post only for those who have cares and absolutely not for sort of people like them. They're better be warned  lol. Anyway,  just for disclaimer, this post is not about bragging all the things that I'm blessed with, but rather, it is about sharing what I love and the things that keep my occupied life going. I have nothing to brag about in the first place hahaha. This is just for all fun and an entry for my blog so come on don't take it seriously. Just feel free to read on.

The things that I included here are carefully selected just to make sure that I picked up the right ones and how certain I am with them. Again I'm talking about material things and not the things that can move with life. Of course, it's an understatement to say that family and friends are exclusions on this post because they are simply irreplaceable, aren't they? Although some of them are subjects for replacement but let's not talk about it. Enough said, I should refrain from being dramatic beyond this point. So here it is, without further ado, The 5 things that make my life so useless without by category.

5. Gadgets. In this day and  age, all sorts of gadgets are considered necessity. They make life so fast and easy plus they do all the job without lifting a finger. Literally,  they are sometime, can be used with just only one finger at a time . For fast-paced lifestyle like mine, it is a must have to get along with  these tech-friendly devices wherever I am at. 

All the  gadgets that I owned are basically on the go and do all the the things in an instant. They are very useful and they help me a lot with the kind of lifestyle that I am dwelling on.

iPad mini- This is where I normally write on all my blog entries.  And anything that goes up in my head out of randomness, I put them on here. This is also my one stop source of  all kinds of digital entertainment when boredom strikes like playing games, web surfing , creating doodle, and so many other things that you can possibly do in an iPad.

Android Phone.-  In today's tech generation, it is a must have to get smart devices to explore the whole cyberspace and to make the communication fast and easy. This innovative smart phone (Alcatel pop3 5.5) that I have comes with different functional tools, such as fast data connection to limit the intermittent signal from my network provider so I can keep abreast and be in the look out with all the latest; newest craze and viral videos online . I often use this  like I can't really literally live without it. I spend most of my time updating  my social media accounts and exchanging latest gossips with my friends using its free chatting apps. Watching amusing videos online and posting photos on Instagram could be made all possible by using  this device.

A friendly advice.

When buying a phone, regardless of how much the budget you saved for it. Always make sure to check the specs before you spend money on it. so you won't regret it later. It's advisable  to read some of  the helpful reviews or some  nitty-gritty  from the tech experts online  so you 'll get a picture of your ideal phone   and you can also do some comparisons with other models.  It is clever decision to get something  great more than what you pay for when buying things. Always go for phone that's LTE ready, has a long-lasting battery, HD camera, and lastly with bigger memory so you can save and download more media without running out of storage. Aside from its specs and features, you should always be mindful of device's durability. Because your dream phone is an investment that should last long. Or otherwise, your hard earned money might be gone down the drain when you always get blinded by its outward designs and not on how long it lasts.

iPod touch 6th generation. This device is superb when it comes to all of my  mobile photography sessions  because it comes with the latest camera technology that Apple recently offered.  It is called "iSight" -it basically captures all the angles with no blurry effect and  will make the photos look  crisp and clear. I also use this to play music & to watch all my favorite US series wherever I head off.

Smart watch- I confidently say that I never have any late issues from the time I used this cool smart watch. it is so reliable for time management. This device is absolutely fashionable & functional at the same time . It can be paired with any of my OOTD whenever I go for my  commitment because with its color and sophisticated design, it absolutely got me covered in style department. Aside from its witted features, It's very helpful to check all my notifications & reminders  without  looking or bringing out  my phone inside my pocket. I just need to connect my smart phone via Bluetooth and everything will be up and running.

Digital Camera. Vintage still does what's good, and I can attest to that with this not so oldie but goodie Camera . This never-be-forgotten device helps me a lot for my mobigraphys hobby as well, it makes taking pictures so easy. I can also play around with its settings & other cool features for great photo upshot.

4. Vanity/ Beauty Essentials . I included these "Favorite Sins" on my list primarily because I can't stand the  day without washing or putting facial  regiments onto my face. I make it sure to wash my face before going off to bed at night  and right after I  woke up in the morning.  It is basically gives me the feeling of relaxed & cleaned body.

I also always make it a point to apply everything before  heading off to work  or going out with friends.  Because aside from it helps me boast confidence, it'll also give me a  refreshing feeling the can last the whole day.  Who does not want to have a body with well-maintained physical hygiene?

The must have for me are,  facial scrub, lotion, moisturizer & toner or all oral hygiene products. I sometime make my own Do-It-Yourself  facial & body scrubs out of natural ingredients . I mix papaya and calamansi plus I put pinch of salt to add  bids to basically help remove all dead skin cells.

3. Money/ a pot of gold. Of course  who can live without money? Practically & realistically, no one in this world. You must have been living under the rock if you'd say Yes. In this modern world we live in, everything is ruled by money. It is a necessity  for us to survive.  We work hard for it and we need it to purchase anything we want. Sometimes, the adage "Money can't buy you happiness" is too cliché and worn out to believe in this Millennial period. When money talks, everyone listens. It's sad but it is true.

I have been trying to save for a rainy day and to apply evey helpful tip from the different  books that I read about proper money handling  -to see how far my money can go, but, unfortunately, with all the enticing sales I stumbled upon at the mall , I can't pretend to be the frugal that I really am not.  Perhaps the arts of money-savings is not my cup of tea. So the struggle is real.

I invest half of my monthly income on good clothes since I use it on the daily basis for work and I know that I will never blame myself for investing on it, because it is one of the things that makes me happy and I know I needed. As it's true for broken people's popular belief " necessities over wants".- Thank God, I've got the best of both worlds.

2. Books- How can I forget these bundles of wisdom to include on the list? 

As a bibliophile myself, books are actually my preferred reliever against the stress that I am getting  from my usual  undertakings.  It helps me escape from the harsh reality of life because it leads me to the world where not everyone is allowed. Without it, I can't explore the world for free. By merely reading a book, it magically brings me to all different wonderful places in the world without physically traveling. Aside from the fact that It gives overloaded knowledge of everything mind-boggling,  it also lets me imagine the other side  of the world which is unknown to many. Books primarily divert  my attention to different perspectives of life and never fail to entertain me with its broad content.

I prefer  adventure, mysteries and magical  romance types of stories in a book. And of course, the holy bible. It makes my relationship with God and keep my faith intact.

Recently I just discovered my addiction with Podcast and audiobooks, I came across this App on Playstore  called "Podcast addict" and I began downloading all my preferred topics for free. From random stories to helpful lifestyle information. It's all in one. It is actually very convenient when you are looking for something that will help you  sleep tight at night.  Just plug your headphones into your smart phone put it on your ears  and close your eyes. After a few minutes, you will get some enough Zzzs.

1.Food  - one of the things that people who are close to me would tell if anyone asks about me, is probably the undeniable fact that I'm too fond of eating, yes, eating with my favorite dishes is the most life-fulling activity I want  to do endlessly. It basically makes, not only my stomach happy but me, as a whole also receive blissfulness from the food I chew on. Of course, like money, food is also a necessity.  I can't imagine life without it.  And I can't literally live without it.

My personal menu or should I say my favorite pick to nibble on  consists of  more pinoy and Italian dishes. I'm more on saucy, pasta and lot of carbs like pizza etc. And I have fallen in love with my dad's spicy Laing. and I can tell that it is authentic since my dad is from Bicol where the said dish is originated from.  I'm currently mastering the art of  cooking kare-kare, which is the most "laborious" Filipino food ever and it's kinda pricey though because it requires zillion of ingredients to attain its near to perfection flavor. Nevertheless, I know that I will never fail anyone who will eat it once I have mastered it completely.

Since I'm a self-confessed foodie , I am too eager to learn how to cook some other dishes in at least, gradual phase.  Because, I believe that cooking month-watering foods cannot  just be learned neither on the spot nor over time It takes effort and passion for you to be able to have an expertise on it.  So I'm really too decisive to learn, thankfully,  with the help of YouTube and other downloadable  cooking apps, I'm able too prepare dishes I want to indulge with step by step.

Cooking is like a book , it is also my effective way to lessen the stress I'm getting from the long tiring day of work. It is a reliever and  an escape from too much strains and pressure of reality.

Overall , these  5 materials are the must haves for me in so many ways. They are not only materials but they are absolute essentials for me to live with. If you try to scroll up again and reread all of them from the beginning. You will notice that  they are not superb  fancy things, in fact, some of them were handed down or bought in cheap prices. And like what I said in the very first part of this blog,  I have nothing to brag about. They are not worthy of coveting.

Admit it or not, everyone of us has been dreaming to live like a king or queen, wants to have and to buy all the desired things instantly and wants to  experience things we are longing to do without restrictions.

We may not have or get all the things we want at the moment but we should still be thankful for everything that God has showered upon us. May it be in small or big form, as long as it is blessed to us, we should accept it & be grateful for it.  The bottom line here is, contentment and gratefulness are best gifts we can have than living in luxury of greed and  evil.  Makes sense?

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