You all know that, right? And if there's any rule I don't intend to break, it's this: Do not do unto others what you do not want others to do unto you. Yes, that's the Golden Rule. But it is the one that sums up everything I do in life... I believe in Good Karma and Bad Karma, too. I'm not religious, even though I was raised sirado catolico. But my faith can move mountains! I have the strength to live because I believe in the Higher Power/Supreme Being, God that is. And aside from that, love keeps me grounded. <3

I may not be as responsible as most 25-year-olds as it wasn't really required of me growing up. I guess it comes with the only-child syndrome or ADHD. I thought I was bipolar. But I know my obligation to my friends, my loved ones, and the people around me. I know what friendship is really about. I know what relationships truly are. I know how to keep those. I know what I want in life and I know how to give back what is due. Remember what Newton said? "For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction." I'm not being smart. It's a given fact... one that is applicable even in everyday life.

I'm not righteous but I am frank. I don't lie to myself or pretend I'm anything but ordinary. I tried to repair my tattered reputation, for which until now I think I haven't succeeded...yet. But it doesn't really matter. I know myself, my limits, my boundaries, and my capabilities. I live NOT to please anyone. I don't step on anyone's shoes (unless I'm dancing which I'm really bad at!) and if at all I do, I apologize as soon as possible. Everyone makes mistakes... and I am happy to say, I've learned from ALL my mistakes.



More than 10 years ago, a friend of mine gave me a handwritten copy of instructions. This is something I'll share to you if you haven't gotten this through email by now because I presume it's being circulated in cyberspace already. These are also guides I live my life with because when I read this a looooooong time ago, I knew this is the key to living my life to the fullest.

1. Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
2. When you lose, don’t lose the lesson.
3. Follow the three Rs:
   • Respect for self
   • Respect for others and
   • Responsibility for all your actions.
4. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.
5. Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.
6. Don’t let a little dispute injure a great friendship.
7. When you realize you’ve made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.
8. Spend some time alone every day.
9. Open your arms to change, but don’t let go of your values.
10. Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.
11. Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and think back, you’ll be able to enjoy it a second time.
12. In disagreements with loved ones, deal only with the current situation. Don’t bring up the past.
13. Share your knowledge. It’s a way to achieve immortality.
14. Be gentle with the earth.
15. Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before.
16. Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.
17. Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.
18. Approach love and cooking with reckless abandon.

It was even claimed that the Dalai Lama wrote it. But I don't really care who did... because having lived my life like that, it's been rewarding already. Sometimes I think people who have gone to rehab are lucky people. Why? You must think I'm nuts having said that. I've never been to rehab myself for any substance abuse/mental health or whatnot but I've been working pretty close to therapists and their clients. I've seen many who have successfully learned coping skills, reasoning skills, behavioral modification, and everything else that one needs to have a happier and more fulfilling life. People change for the better. It made me believe in second chances.

I've been hurt sooooooooooooo many times. I've fallen a lot. And even though skinned knees are easier to fix than broken hearts, I've survived it all. I'm not manhid. I have feelings, too. I get angry. I get hurt. I am human. And I express it all. I don't hide who I am. This is me. Take it or leave it.

If you got a problem with me, talk to me. I'd be very happy to sit down and discuss. Maybe then we can help each other out... as human beings. After all, what is life here on Earth??? This is all temporary. Don't take life too seriously though... because you will never get out of it alive.

⋆✌㋡ღ⋆ 陳美西


"Live like there's no tomorrow; love like you've never been hurt; work like you don't need the money; dance like no one is watching; party like a rockstar... and f*ck like a porn star!"