Reminder for myself about the rules

[the_nita]

Rule 0: The Meta Rule: Don't get caught.

Also known as the 11th Commandment.

Rule 1: Always have fun.

If it isn't fun or interesting to do, why are you doing it?

Rule 2: Remember to go the bathroom first.
Take care of the little things before you wind up regretting it.

Rule 3: Don't sweat the little things.

If you've tried to take care of the little things and some of it doesn't work, don't kill yourself over it. Stuff happens.

Rule 4: All for one, and one for all.

Be loyal and love. Remember it works both ways.

Rule 5: Kiss her, you idiot.

Take chances. You never know what'll happen.

Rule 6: There is no rule 6.

(hey, I grew up with Python, you're surprised?)

Rule 7: Windbags are good making bagpipes.

Don't tell me you're doing something. Do it.

Rule 8: Faint heart never won fair lady.

If the only reason you're not doing something is you're afraid, DO IT.

Rule 9: Inside voice, inside. Outside voice outside.

Consider where you are before you open your mouth.

Rule 10: This is just meat.

The thing I call my body is not me. I'm the force of personality and the joy I take in my life. My body is a nice thing, but it's not my defining characteristic.

Rule 11: Tell them.

If you care about someone, make sure they know. Not just words, not just actions, but both. And don't expect them to "just know".

Rule 12: Cope.

If life dumps a pile of manure on you, remember it could have had a cow fall on you as well. That would hurt.

Rule 13: TANSTAAFL

If you need a translation, go read more. Then bother me.

Rule 14: No major life decisions when sick, exhausted or in pain.

Not always possible, but any of the three play major havok with my decision making skills. I KNOW this and try to work with that.


There you go. How I try to live my life in a few simple rules.