Money. A lot of people like it - including yours truly.

When I do have classes with

Advanced students and ask them if

they like money, they'll always say

that they do.

Some would say that money makes

them happy.

Some would say that money is a necessity but

not overall happiness.

One student told me that

money doesn't make him

happy. It just makes him buy

all the things that he

wants to buy and for him,

that's not happiness but

only satisfaction -- and I've always

wanted this student because he always made his

point. With money you can buy everything and

anything~~ cars, bags, accessories, cosmetics.

I do get it when people like money. But

to love it is absurd.

I like money but not as much as I appreciate the

world around me with so much joy because I don't

hurt others. I don't judge them.

And I'm not saying that it makes us all bad people if

we love it. It's hypocrisy.

Unless there still is Galleon

trade, I'm afraid we

have to keep on earning money.

Well, my friend Kate always talks about how she

wants to have a foreign hubby for her to be well-off.

And since she's my friend, I respect whatever she

wants to do with her life.

She's kind, smart, thoughtful. She's

sweet in her own little way.

She's a good daughter and a loving

sister, too. She's very friendly and you

can always see her smile.

What's not to love about her, huh?

I just warned her that money can change everything

and I don't want that friend of mine to just be history.

I don't want everything I have just

mentioned to disappear because of

tons of Benjamin Franklin bills.  

I like Kate because she is what she is.

Does money make the world go round? In a way, yes.

But still, the best things in life are free.

Love. Joy. Parents. Brothers. Sisters.

Friends. Sleep. Laughter. Music.

Blue skies. Smile. Peace of mind.

...and the thought that you make other people happy

with your existence.

That's priceless.