A man went to a barbershop to have his hair cut and his beard trimmed. As the barber began to work, they began to have a good conversation. They talked about so many things and various subjects. When they eventually touched on the subject of God, the barber said: "I don’t believe that God exists." "Why do you say that?" asked the customer. "Well, you just have to go out in the street to realize that God doesn’t exist. Tell me, if God exists, would there be so many sick people? Would there be abandoned children? If God existed, there would be neither suffering nor pain. I can’t imagine a loving God who would allow all of these things." The customer thought for a moment, but didn’t respond because he didn’t want to start an argument. The barber finished his job and the customer left the shop. Just after he left the barbershop, he saw a man in the street with long, stringy, dirty hair and an untrimmed beard. He looked dirty and unkempt. The customer turned back and entered the barber shop again and he said to the barber: "You know what? Barbers do not exist." "How can you say that?" asked the surprised barber. "I am here, and I am a barber. And I just worked on you!" "No!" the customer exclaimed. "Barbers don’t exist because if they did, there would be no people with dirty long hair and untrimmed beards, like that man outside." "Ah, but barbers DO exist! That’s what happens when people do not come to me." "Exactly!" affirmed the customer. "That’s the point! God, too, DOES exist! That’s what happens when people do not go to Him and don’t look to Him for help. That’s why there’s so much pain and suffering in the world."

I thought it would be interesting to share this little something I got with you.

Mabuhay si Manny! Mabuhay ang boksing! Nyahaha.

I’m not even into the second week of school yet, but already I’m cutting a lot of classes. What is wrong with me? And what’s the deal with JPRIZAL? Why are we getting 0.0s when it says clearly in my course card 3.0? Tsk. Tsk. Not to mention the stair-riffic journey I have to go through when getting to my Andrew classes. Can someone please add 50 more elevators? Ugh. Annoying school stuff. And it’s just the first week.

Here is my own version of 43 things. Only it’s not 43.

1. Get my driver’s license.
2. Throw a party.
3. Mix a cocktail.
4. Cook a delicious dinner for people.
5. Play like a tennis pro.
6. Do a proper dive.
7. Go camping.
8. Earn a black belt in taekwondo.
9. Learn to figure skate.
10. Play a game of ice hockey.
11. Dance in toe shoes.
12. Play poker.
13. Adlib with an electric guitar.
14. Transcribe a song for the piano.
15. Play the drums to a song by listening.
16. Speak Spanish.
17. Watch a meteor shower, lunar eclipse or solar eclipse.
18. Speak Mandarin.
19. Swim with dolphins or whales.
20. Learn how to surf.
21. Play the violin.
22. Get a degree in Applied Economics and Management of Financial Institutions.
23. Shoot a bull’s eye in archery.
24. Ride a cantering horse by myself.
25. Win a fencing match.
26. Get a Juris Doctor degree.
27. Organize a charitable event or program.
28. Be a certified diver.
29. Be part of a karting team.
30. Speak French.
31. Ride the world’s biggest rollercoasters.
32. Design own house.
33. Watch a show on Broadway.
34. Visit the Louvre.
35. Visit the world’s tallest buildings.
36. Stand on the international date line.
37. Go bungee jumping.
38. Sail a boat.
39. Dine in a four-star restaurant.
40. Attend a film premiere.
41. Meet a celebrity.
42. Volunteer for field work in an environmental organization.
43. Go on a safari.
44. See the Aurora Borealis.
45. Go up in a hot air balloon.
46. Fly a plane and get a license.
47. Go sky diving.

Some of these things (let’s just call them goals) might seem a little out there. But a girl can dream, right? And I dare to dream. This list will probably undergo changes over time. It could continue to grow and hopefully, I will get to cross out lines when I’ve actually reached a goal. Wish me luck! I plan to get the most out of my life and do things that make me happy. You should, too.

Make GoodTree your homepage and help out in different charities. Using GoodTree as your default search engine can make a big difference. You don’t have to click any of the results if you’re not really interested. Just search, search, search! Plus: it’s ad-free and efficient (incorporates Google, Yahoo!, MSN and AskJeeves). So click the link, search, and choose your charities! Making the world a better place has never been this easy.

I came across this e-mail and I thought it would be nice to share these neat cellphone tips with you.

• 112. This is the worldwide Mobile Emergency Number. If you have an emergency and there is no network coverage in your area, dial 112 and your mobile will use any existing coverage around the area to establish a connection. This number can also be dialed even when your keypad is locked.
• If you lock your ‘remote-control’ keys in the car and your spare key is not anywhere near you, use your cellphone to unlock your car. Using your cellphone, contact somebody who is where your spare key is. Contact them on their cellphone. Hold your cellphone about a foot from your car door and have the other person press the unlock button, holding it near the mobile phone on their end. Your car will unlock. Distance is not a problem.
• Did you know Nokia phones come with a reserve battery? Just press the keys *3370# and your cellphone will restart with this reserve and you will have a 50% increase in battery. This reserve will get charged the next time you charge your phone.
• Check your mobile phone’s serial number by keying in the following digits: *#06# . A 15 digit code will appear on the screen. Write it down and keep it somewhere safe. In case your cellphone gets stolen, you can phone your service provider and give them this code. They will be able to block your handset so even if the thief changes the SIM card, your phone will be totally useless.

Finally, final exams are over. Now, I feel so much more free and, well, happy. I feel like a heavy load has been lifted off me! Hello, term break.
This is gonna sound a little random, but I’m just curious. When people write diaries, do they really write down the truth about themselves? Or do they just write down what they want to believe, thinking that putting it on paper (or typing it for that matter) would make it a little more real. Face it. We lie to ourselves. We just can’t stand some things and we desperately want to change them. Until then, we’ll just have to pretend nothing’s wrong. After all, nothing will be wrong when we do change them. I don’t care if I’m not making any sense. To me, it does. And that’s all that really matters, right?
We went to SM North Edsa to attend a driving orientation. I was late and it was a little embarrassing.
I found out that I have to revise the flash filler I made for the YEC Convention. Have to add logos and stuff. Anyway, I’ve made a list for TV shows I want to see (yes, I am getting addicted to episodic TV stuff). I think that’s just a way for satisfying my TV series addiction ’til next year when the new seasons come out on DVD!
Papa and I went to Macabal-ong, my grandparent’s house, to attend the first Saturday Holy mass held there every month. Something happened to lolo after the mass. People said that maybe it was just because of the heat or that maybe lolo’s blood pressure went up or something. People were in a frenzy, saying he didn’t feel well. And now, he is in the hospital. I hope he gets better soon.
I practiced playing tunes on the piano. Untitled by Simple Plan: It’s finished but it needs more practice. Superman by Five for Fighting: The first part sounds nice, I’m still on the first page. Brick by Ben Folds Five: A little repetitive, but I’ve still got to work on some parts. Trouble by Coldplay: I’ve learned this already and I just need to refresh my mind and practice some more. I may change the sheet music I’m following. The Scientist by Coldplay: I think I’ve got it. I just need to work on continuity. My cold is getting worse. I think my nose is red.