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So it’s chinese new year huh? Enjoy!
14. Spend time with those you love.
Despite what you might believe and cling to (when you sit in the dark, crying softly to yourself), you might not have “all the time in the world.” Rather than working that extra hour of overtime, or missing a birthday party, or “watching the game” alone, why not spend that time with someone you love. [This assumes that you care more about the people you love than the things previously mentioned.]
15. Do not engage in petty arguments.
Let it go. Seriously.
16. Serve your lord and your wife.
Serve your lord, whoever it may be. To some people, this is God. To others, this is your country. Serve your spouse (assuming you love him/her).

12. You could die tomorrow. You could live to one hundred. Live your life accordingly.

Explanation: Don’t be too careless. Don’t be to careful.

Living: Take time to smell the roses, but don’t dilly dally.

Importance: Wasting your life is a very bad thing.

13. It is easy for the careless to get caught in their own web of lies.

Explanation: When you DO lie, lie WELL.

Living: Think before your lie. Realize the flaws of your lie before you say one word. No lie is perfect.

Importance: Lie well or you will look like a fool.

The continuing explanation of my philosophy for living…

10. Respect every person as a human being. Respect peers as kindred spirits. Respect friends as soul mates. Most importantly, respect yourself as someone worthwhile.

Explanation: Although many people will argue with me on this point, I do not respect every equally. There are three basic degrees of respect (not counting familial respect). Every person deserves the respect that you give all human beings. There are certain people that are not close friends, yet deserve the respect of a comrade. These are people that “know where you’re coming from”, that you would like to be close with but probably never will, that you can talk with for hours on end, that you trust, that you consider your equal in every way. These people deserve the respect of kindred spirits. They are like family but are will never truly be. Then, there is the respect that you give friends. Friends, not meaning the people that you say hi to daily, but the people you consider truly family.

Living: Respect all in a way that befits the nature of your relationship. Do not give someone respect they have not earned.

Importance: Who wants respect when it’s so cheap?

11. You cannot love others until you love yourself.

Explanation: It takes self-confidence and a feeling of self-worth to be a great partner.

Living: Realize that you are loved for a reason. Love the person that you are. (This does not include loving your bad points, but, instead, accepting them until you can fix them–if possible.)

Importance: If you don’t understand what I mean, then read this again when you’re ready.

brrr.. issh cold outside…

The continuing explanation of my philosophy for living…

edited because wellwisher reminded me of the other kind of regret

8. Live without regret. Explanation: Regret is a great source of stress in life. Don’t put yourself into a position where you will regret what you have done. If you do do something awful or terrible, learn to accept what you’ve done rather than hiding from it. Edit: Don’t not do something because of fear.

Living: Think carefully about what you do, and what the results will be. Do not do something you would be ashamed to tell a sibling, spouse, or family member about. Edit: This will be explained in the lessons “You may live until 100, you may die tomorrow.” and “Courage is not the absence of fear, but strength inspite of it.”

Importance: Managing stress is one of the keys to life. Regret can resurface as a demon. I consider demons to be holes in your soul that make you feel incomplete, or things which feed off your soul, sapping your spirtual or mental strength. Edit: Not doing something will also cause regret and therefore stress.

9. Right wrongs when possible. Explanation: If you did something wrong, rather than regret it your whole life, try to make amends. It is almost never too late. If there is something wrong that you may not necessarily have caused, you should try to help out. Non-action is a crime.

Living: A lot of times, righting a self-committed wrong will require swallowing your pride. This is a small price to pay int he long run. If you see a car accident, call 911. If you see a crime, get some help. If someone asks you for directions, try to give them the right ones.

Importance: Being a good person while managing stress rocks.

6. Lie only when you must protect what is important. Choose your lies carefully.

Explanation: Some people would say that you should never lie. I believe taht is an unrealistic philosophy.

Living: Know what you’re doing when you lie. Consider the ramifications should the lie be disclosed. Weigh the reward against the punishment.

Importance: Some people are bad liars. They make up things and don’t rememebr what they’ve said afterwards. Some people can lie well, but always do. People won’t trust you if you do this. So if you do lie, make sure it is a very small lie, or a very important one.

7. What is best for the group is best for you. When others depend on you, do not fail.

Explanation: When working as part of a group on a school project, consider what is best for the group. Do not be a leech. Do not be dead weight. This also applies to student (or other) organizations. Often, when you fail, the organization fails. (This may apply less in very competitive or occupational settings.)

Living: Get over yourself already, and be a team player.

Importance: Learning that you are not the center of the universe is vital. Even if you are often not the most responsible person, you should be able to complement the needs of your group by giving your best effort.

Bun and Bear

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4. Try to be patient, but don’t hold back.

Explanation: Haha, I forget what I meant with this lesson.

Living: Eat more fish to improve your memory.

Importance: I shouldn’t forget stuff like this.

5. You cannot please everyone and you shouldn’t try.

Explanation: People are like snowflakes or thumbprints. No two are the same. That is why when you make one person happy, you may make another sad/angry. It is (probably) not your job to make everyone happy.

Living: Try your best, and if that fails, move on. Don’t take things too personally.

Importance: Trying to make everyone happy will stress you out.

Yankang’s Bday Video Introduction
3.25 Min [Low Res WMV8, Low Audio 22MHz] (5.32MB)

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Stay tuned for the rest of the video (as I finish the final editing and encoding). You must have Windows Media Player 8 to view this video.

You can get the larger, better-quality version from me through AIM by selecting Get File from DaAznAngelLpTp [740x480 Divx Video], but you must be on my buddy list (IM that screenname and I will add you). Alternatively, you can get the low bandwidth version here [~10MB]; however, you must have Divx 5.0 Codec to play it.

“Despair is for those who see the end beyond all hope” (or something like that) — Gandalf

3. Reserve pity for those without hope. Pity is insulting to those who still have it.

Explanation: Although compassion and pity are similar, the connotation of pity is more condescending. As in the quote above, I feel (please, contest my argument) that pity is more related to despair than hope. Pity is compassion given to those wtihout hope. Pity is a stronger and more severe word than compassion.

Living: Have compassion for people, but do not go out of your way to help someone simply because you feel sorry for him–especially when he does not want your help.

Importance: If it is at all possible for someone to help himself without your assistance, then that person should be left to his own devices. It is not for the sake of his pride, but for his sense of independence and self-sustainability.

2. Temper lust with love.

Explanation: There’s nothing wrong with lust. It is a human emotion. Just like with other emotions, you must not let lust solely control your actions. Do not base relationships on lust. Do not dismiss lust as an unnecessary emotion. The whole spectrum of feeling is necessary to be a complete person. To temper is to control. Control your lust for someone with your love for that person.

Living: Practice self-control. Listen to your partner. Respect your partner.

Importance: While one should not be totally ruled by their emotions, it is folly to totally ignore them. If you are totally emotional, you will make rash decisions. If you are totally unemotional, you may ignore and injure your heart someday. Although physical injuries are painful, it is emotional and mental injuries that take the longest time to heal.

happy birthday yang! stay tuned guys for his birthday video. I’m trying to upload it somewhere for you guys to download.

i miss u bear!

For those of you who enjoyed my New Year’s Eve entry and the life lessons, I will explain the meaning behind the lessons, how to incorporate them into your lives, and why they are important.

1. Say what you mean. Mean what you say.

Explanation: Don’t hide behind meaningless words or say something when you mean the complete opposite. If you do say something, make sure you know what you know the power and meaning of your words. People often use the words love, hate, and sorry quite lightly, but should that always be so?

Living: When about to say something, consider what it will mean to yourself if you say it, what it will mean to the person it is directed to, and what it would mean to a bystander. Consider how you would feel if you switched places with the person yuo were talking with. If you are going to use a ten-dollar word, make sure you know what it means first. Whatever you are going to say, make sure it will not mislead the other person (unless that is your intention).

Importance: This lesson makes communication between people easier. It allows people to take you at your word and strengthens your credibility. People will think of you as an honest person.

Happy New Year, from your friend Serpentor! [Picture Removed]
CO-BRA-LA-LA-LA! Haha, okay sike, it’s still your old pal DaAznAngel!!

What are your plans for the new year? Will you sit at home playing games or watching tv (as I did for many many years), will you laugh and hug your closest friends, or will you grab a complete stranger and smooch away? I’ll be at Penn’s Landing most likely, so wave if you see me! I will be extra nice because of the holiday.

In all seriousness, I pray that you all have a safe year ahead of you, and that you recieve just what you deserve in life (as long as it does not contradict my first wish). As for me, I will continue to cherish my beloved friends and my greatest love, one Miss Lorangen.

New Year’s Eve and the hours that follow is a time of reflection. It is an end and a beginning. As we progress into this next year, please allow me to share some of the lessons I have come to know and live by in life. I cannot guarantee that your life will be bettered by them, nor can I swear by their effectiveness. I do not always abide by these, but I usually try. All I can claim is that they have helped me live and be the man I am.

1. Say what you mean. Mean what you say.
2. Temper lust with love.
3. Reserve pity for those without hope. Pity is insulting to those who still have it.
4. Try to be patient, but don’t hold back.
5. You cannot please everyone and you shouldn’t try.
6. Lie only when you must protect what is important. Choose your lies carefully.
7. What is best for the group is best for you. When others depend on you, do not fail.
8. Live without regret.
9. Right wrongs when possible.
10. Respect every person as a human being. Respect peers as kindred spirits. Respect friends as soul mates. Most importantly, respect yourself as someone worthwhile.
11. You cannot love others until you love yourself.
12. You could die tomorrow. You could live to one hundred. Live your life accordingly.
13. It is easy for the careless to get caught in their own web of lies.
14. Spend time with those you love.
15. Do not engage in petty arguments.
16. Serve your lord and your wife.
17. To err is human, but don’t expect forgiveness.
18. Forgive.
19. Hate is a strong word.
20. Once you have money, you will realize it isn’t everything.
21. Be able to describe who you are to others.
22. There is beauty in all things.
23. Do not pretend. Do not hide behind falsities. Do not smile if you’re not happy. Do not laugh if you don’t find something funny. Do not say “thank you” if you aren’t grateful. Do not apologize if you are not sorry.
24. You can change.
25. It is not too late.
26. Open your eyes to the world around you.
27. Come to the aid of others.
28. When threatened, you must weigh self-preservation versus the welfare of others.
29. Don’t be annoying to others.
30. Don’t be a burden to others.
31. Only accept responsibility if you can handle it.
32. You don’t “have to” do anything.
33. Every choice is just that–a choice.
34. Don’t do something that you will regret later.
35. Knowledge is wonderful.
36. Idleness is sinful.
37. Learn to read very quickly, while still retaining comprehension.
38. Be proud of the things you do.
39. Excel at what you do.
40. Love others.
41. Sympathize -> Empathize -> Understand
42. It is okay to be afraid.
43. Courage is action despite fear.
44. Your life will end someday.

And now, here is a reposting of yesterday’s resolutions for the new year…

resolutions I Hate Resolutions…

1. Be more considerate of others Fuck other people over.

2. Be more patient when instructing others. Bitch slap slow-ass whores.

3. Be less perverted. Say the word penis at every meal.

4. Be kind to my fellow man. Treat others like lepers.

5. Appreciate and treasure my natural gifts. Act like a cocky, arrogant fucktard.

6. Limit the use of expletives in every-day conversation and online. Fuck that–bunch of damn pussies.

7. Exercise both my mind and my body. Play Counter-strike and eat cheese-covered donuts.

8. Be less critical of others. All of you are retarded.

9. Give to the poor. Lazy bastards can go sniff for nuggets in the alley behind Micky D’s.

10. Be grateful for life and all of its bounties. I love breasts. *boiiiiing*