I Think of a Tremendous New Year

Thinking of the Tremendous Year gets me trembling in thought.  It is a time to start a happy year and to go forward with making resolutions.

I used to think that being happy is something that happens to us just like catching a cold-- either I get it or I don't.  This is what we call putting our happiness on autopilot-- which basically means we do not take control of being joyful with whatever that is in front of us.  When I mean putting our happiness on autopilot, I mean it is like leaving our joy in the hands of fate: people, places, things, events, and etc.

So what can we do to start a happy year and the rest of our lives as happy?  Simple, happiness is a decision.  If we see the happy and bright side of anything, not only will that bring joy, but also good health and prosperity.  It is obvious that one can't be sad and healthy at the same time, and one can't be sad and prosperous at the same time.  With moving forward by deciding to be happy at all times, the rest will follow.

How come most New Year's Resolutions don't work?  Most of us write our resolutions stated to the negative such as "not", "mustn't", and "won't".  Negatives are misunderstood by the mind.  The mind will pay attention to what we are thinking. For example: "I WON'T be late for work."  becomes "I WILL be late for work."  Take note that the mind will focus on "be late for work", and that becomes its objective. 

Not only stating the resolution in the negative is a stumbling block, another stumbling block is stating the resolution as an unwanted chore-- the dirty job that we have to do.  We all know that there are resolutions that inspire us and there are resolutions that discourage us.

What inspires us?  We have feel-good words, rewards, and appreciation.  For example, "I will be on time for work everyday so that I will be more efficient in the workplace, and my boss may appreciate me, (may probably give me a raise in my salary), and may regard me as a dependable key player of the work team that I am proud of."

Sometimes I wonder about the Ten Commandments in the Old Testament Bible.  Most of the commandments are written in the negative, sound like discouraging chores, and use the fear conscience as the motivating force.  What would happen if the commandments were written in the positive plus feel-good words, rewards, and appreciation?  It can be a new age transforming gloom-and-doom into brightness-and-happiness.

With all this in mind, it would be a tremblingly Tremendous Year of an age of exciting change in the nautilus spin of life. 

Happy New Year!
(I may be late, but I am just in time before Chinese New Year. 
Kung Hei Fat Choi. = "May you prosper.")


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DL
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--A.A. Milne
Winnie the Pooh

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DL Cards + Cards + Cards.......... (10-packs and singles under $20!)

To those who still love the charm of paper cards with paper envelopes...  I have just the stuff to greet Christmasses, thank-yous, and almost any occasion all year round!

For more information, click on the links (beginning with "http") that tickles you and read on...

INSIDE:
Have a Peas-ful Christmas and a Serene New Year.

http://www.cafepress.com.au/peasful_christmas

INSIDE:
The flight to Egypt was brought to you by Pontius the Pilot.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

http://www.cafepress.com.au/pilot_christmas

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*come as scheduled,
*supported Mary to give birth to Baby Jesus,
*tidied the stable,
*cooked a delicious meal, and
*given practical presents.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

http://www.cafepress.com.au/wise_christmas

INSIDE:

Somebunny wants to thank you.

(Also available as blank note cards.)

http://www.cafepress.com.au/bunny_things

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I thank you with my arms open wide!

(Also available as blank note cards.)

http://www.cafepress.com.au/glider_things

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Hopping on my way
just to come and say
a "Thank you" today.

(Also available as blank note cards.)

http://www.cafepress.com.au/kangaroo_things 

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DL

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"If you want to know the meaning of life, look it up in the dictionary."
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Bahay Kubo and Bahay Condo...

Ever heard of the Filipino folk song "Bahay Kubo" (Nipa Hut)?  It is a charming song about a little nipa hut surrounded with heaps of vegetable varieties.

On my Facebook wall, a friend of mine posted an updated version known as "Bahay Condo" (Condominium House).  I found it very hilarious.  It goes like this:

bahay Condo kahit munti ♪  

ang gadgets doon ay sari sari ♪ 

flat screen na TV, blu-ray DVD, 

ipod, Ipad, Iphone ♪

♪ Laptop na malaki, Laptop na maliit,

at saka meron pa portable MP3 ♪

♪Digicam,Videocam, Wi-Fi at HD, ♪

♪ sa paligid ligid ay puno ng . . . Chargeeeerrrrrr ♪♪

(Condominium house, even if it is small,

There are a variety of gadgets.

Flat screen TV, Blu-ray DVD,

iPod, iPad, iPhone,

Large laptop, mini laptop,

and also a Portable MP3,

Digicam, Videocam, Wi-Fi, and HD,

and all around, it is full of chargers.)

My, my... the signs of the times!  :-)

Speaking of Bahay Kubo, I sell a full-color picture book of this amusing melody.  I always wanted to buy a picture book of Bahay Kubo with each vegetable illustrated and the English names of the vegetables named in Tagalog.  Unfortunately, I didn't find one.  Fortunately, I was able to do my homework and produced a lovely picture book using my research, paintings, and editing with the help of computer software.

You are invited to buy my book at

http://www.lulu.com/dominicreative

It is the perfect gift for children, the young at heart, and you too.  This book is written in Tagalog with English translation.  If you have plans to give gift baskets of 17 different kinds of tropical vegetables each, I recommend you to stock up copies of my Bahay Kubo books (each bearing 17 different kinds of tropical vegetables) for gift giving opportunities.  They last the longest time compared to stocking up fresh produce. (Hint-hint, nudge-nudge :-)

If you join http://www.facebook.com/dliongson.artist, you will be informed of discounts and promos of my Lulu.com store.  This Facebook page is free to like.  Join now!

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Featured Art: "Kindhearted Kangaroo" (2006)

 

 

This season, I am featuring this crayon art.  Now available as art prints, greeting cards, and t-shirts-- for him, her, kids, and babies.  

 

Click HERE to browse the Kindhearted Kangaroo printed art products.

Click HERE to browse the Kindhearted Kangaroo t-shirts.

It is a hand-drawn crayon art of a kangaroo.  I was in the mood to draw a kangaroo with a kind, friendly face.  This reminds me of a Danish quote: "The road to a friend's house is never long."

I encourage you to shop for your family, friends, or yourself.  (Buy four (4) T-shirts and get FREE SHIPPING!)

 

I appreciate your feedback and interest in my work.  Thank you for your support.

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DL

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DL Thank You cards & Note cards

Yes, these are thank you cards, and blank note cards.  These cards are lovely to send all-year round.  With these cards, you may greet a clever pre-written thank you, or write any greeting that suits any occasion.

Each motif is sold as singles, packs of 10's, or packs of 20's.  Envelopes are included with each card.  It is a bargain to buy the cards in multiple packs.  Singles may be appropriate if you only want to buy one thank you card set (one card + one envelope).  Note cards are sold as multiple packs.

You may click the picture you want, and it will lead you to the online store where you can browse and purchase.  If any picture doesn't link you to the store, perhaps clicking the links listed below might help:

Click HERE to browse the Benignant Bunny cards.

Click HERE to browse the Grateful Glider cards.

Click HERE to browse the Kindhearted Kangaroo cards.

Thank you for browsing.  It has been a pleasure to do business with you.  Cheers.

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DL

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"If you want to know the meaning of life, look it up in the dictionary."

--Nestle Yogurt ad :-)

Book Review: "Belong to Me"

Click THIS to read the book review.

This was for a book club in a public library.  I was motivated to write a book review in 2009.    If inspired, I would write more book reviews. :-)

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DL

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"If you want to know the meaning of life, look it up in the dictionary."
--Nestle Yogurt ad :-)