With all this sunshine pouring down on us, you’d think we would find some way to harness all this solar energy.  Maybe install some solar panels, or a uv pond filter all along the beloved Pasig river.  I mean, what a waste of all that free energy.

For the life of me I can’t imagine why we have energy shortages when there is so much renewable energy all around us.  The sun, the ocean, even the wind.  And then suddenly I remember greed, corruption, and the Toyota scandal.

Sometimes I look around and I see all these awesome gadgets and I wonder why I never thought to make something like that.  I mean, take the Symbol LS2208 barcode scanner for example.  I would have never thought to make something that scans barcodes.  Hell, I would have never thought to think about making barcodes!  It’s just genius!

In fact, I can honestly say I get frustrated because of my lack of inventiveness when it comes to gadgets.  Sure, I used to babble on and on about magnetic lubrication (which incidentally, Tokyo uses for their subways) but that was about it.

Man, if I had gone to MIT, maybe things would be different!

When I have my own house, there are only two things I really want in there: A gym and a basketball court.  Of course, I don’t have to mention the basics (but let’s face it, I’m going to) like beds, washrooms, and contemporary furniture.  But I’ve got to have the gym and the court.

After a hard day’s work, I’d like the option to be able to lift some weights or shoot some hoops before turning in.  Nothing beats the simple pleasures in life.

Sometimes, I want to get into the business of collecting toys.  I’ve got a friend who made almost a thousand dollars on a single toy, and I’m just talking about his profit.  It seems like a really lucrative business if you have the eye for it, and the patience.

I don’t think I have either though, and that’s what’s really stopping me from going into the business of collecting collectibles and toys and whatnots.  Too bad though.  I could really make a lot of cash if I just got my head into it.

I am a sucker for promos and coupons, seriously.  Nothing makes me happier than a bargain.  Granted I’m pretty lazy about clipping out coupons and actually exerting effort to get said bargains, but if it falls into my lap, whether it’s a free car or a nordictrack promotion code, I’d be on it.

What can I say, money doesn’t come easy.  If you don’t have to do anything and you can get something in return, go for it!  There’s no reason not to.  Of course,  you have to watch out for scams and stuff.  Nothing motivates more than greed.

Got to love how I can book everything on the internet these days.  So far, I’ve booked flights, hotel rooms, and movie tickets online.  It’s all really convenient and hassle free.  I hate having to deal with pesky, annoying ticket sellers.  I know what I want, stop offering me so much useless information!

Of course, booking online probably isn’t ideal for a travel emergency, but for everything else?  It’s the only way to go.  I am a huge fan of efficiency, and it doesn’t get any more efficient than doing it at home, with a few clicks of your mouse.  Get those credit cards ready!

Well, I’ve been balling.  Once with my brother, another with a friend.  I think I did pretty well both times.  Legs got a little sore, but the foam roller has been great for that.  I wonder where I can get one.

My brother’s going to some prom event, and we’ve been bugging him to get his acne treated.  I don’t mean go for eczema treatment or anything, just.. get a facial or something at the dermatologist’s.  He’s got the suit ready, now it’s time to get his face ready.

I got a little off track my diet, but that’s because a good bodybuilder friend of mine is creating a personalized nutrition plan for me.  I figure I’ll take a look at it first.  In the meantime, I’m just keeping a mindful eye on what I’m eating, so as not to get too fat.

I was pretty lucky to have been born with above average skin.  It’s not great, but it’s not bad either.  Some of my cousins always tell me to keep taking care of it, because acne and pimples are a real pain to have to deal with.  They tell me about all these facial and skin care products and it’s all Greek to me.  I have no idea what they’re talking about.

I HAVE heard about Proactiv though.  It’s supposed to work great, but I have never tried it.  They’ve got a catchy tag line though, “the proactiv solution“.  I think that’s pretty clever.  Great marketing.  Let’s see if the product can back it up.

Sometimes, I wonder if I was born lucky with the genes I got from my parents.  My mom gave me really good skin, so that’s always good.  Her family is also extremely short, so I’m just 5′8″.  That’s not so good.  My dad’s family was always the strong type, and that worked out really well for me.  However, they have a history of balding, so.. well, I’m not really that worried about being bald.  One, the barber has already said I’d never go bald, and two, I look good bald anyway.

It’s weird how people really obsess about hair loss.  There are countless natural cures for hair loss being marketed.  Somebody’s GOT to be buying those things, right?

Anyway, I think I got pretty decent genes.  They might be a lot better if I were born with more fast-twitch muscle fibers, but I’m not complaining.

Most people who want to lose weight usually try some sort of fat burner or the other.  That isn’t the only option available though.  There are also natural appetite suppressants in the market that well, basically suppress your appetite.  Less food you eat, the less calories you take in, right?

There’s also another way to lose weight besides the appetite suppresants and the fat burners.  It’s called exercise and a healthy diet.  I hear those two work wonders.

Anyway, I played basketball yesterday, and tomorrow is chest day.  I’m pretty excited for chest day.  I used to hate working them, but now I’m really seeing the gains and it’s pretty inspiring.