Two weeks ago they were Bulls fans, now they are Pacers fans, but they call Heat fans bandwagons.
From 1994 to 2002, Germany national football (soccer) team ended up 5th, 7th, and 2nd in World Cup, plus won 1996 European Championship, but they called German football weak during those years.
Michael Jordan is a roll model but other self centred narcissist compulsive gambler cheating figures are bad examples.
There are websites called blackpeoplemeet.com, asiandating.com, and people think that's fine. But when you hear there's also whitepeopledate.com, all of a sudden you wonder if it's racist.
Asians are minorities but get nothing but crap, except when you make a mathematical error people automatically change their right answers.
Christians tend to use the Lord's name in vain more than pagans.
Buddhism indeed is an atheistic religion.
For a long time it's vforbidden to say "for Mother Russia" in Russia.
This world is weird. I have to be weirder to survive.
Friday, May 31, 2013
Thursday, May 30, 2013
No Money to Countries That Burn American Flags
Really? This needs extended amount of stupididy for one to make this statement.
Teddy Roosevelt didn't think so. After the Boxer Rebellion when American flags were burnt and Americans were killed, not only he didn't seek revenge, but also he didn't take the indemnity. Teddy Roosevelt made the indemnity as scholarship for Chinese students to study in the U.S. In addition, he sent aid to China. Many Western countries followed his example. As the result, the once anti-West China became close to the West till the Communist Party took over. Had Harry Truman not decided to stop aiding China because "the Chinese didn't like us", China wouldn't have fell to communist. Today China would still be the closest ally of the U.S., and there would no Korean War or Vietnam War.
Luckly the fall of China woke Harry Truman up. He re-industrialized Germany and Japan, the two countries did far more than burning Amerian flags. He also aided Greece when over half of the country was communist and burnning American flags were nothing extraordinary. Under Truman Marshall Plan didn't exclude France which totally betrayed America. From that day, though there have been ups and downs, these countries have always been America's allies.
There's a reason why it's foreign aid not foreign reward. You send aid to the ones in need. They might be in jeopardy, like some poorest countries; they might have emergency, like earthquake in Japan; or, they might need to understand what America stands for, like the countries that burn American flags. And ultimately the aids are going to be repaid just like every other time in history.
Teddy Roosevelt didn't think so. After the Boxer Rebellion when American flags were burnt and Americans were killed, not only he didn't seek revenge, but also he didn't take the indemnity. Teddy Roosevelt made the indemnity as scholarship for Chinese students to study in the U.S. In addition, he sent aid to China. Many Western countries followed his example. As the result, the once anti-West China became close to the West till the Communist Party took over. Had Harry Truman not decided to stop aiding China because "the Chinese didn't like us", China wouldn't have fell to communist. Today China would still be the closest ally of the U.S., and there would no Korean War or Vietnam War.
Luckly the fall of China woke Harry Truman up. He re-industrialized Germany and Japan, the two countries did far more than burning Amerian flags. He also aided Greece when over half of the country was communist and burnning American flags were nothing extraordinary. Under Truman Marshall Plan didn't exclude France which totally betrayed America. From that day, though there have been ups and downs, these countries have always been America's allies.
There's a reason why it's foreign aid not foreign reward. You send aid to the ones in need. They might be in jeopardy, like some poorest countries; they might have emergency, like earthquake in Japan; or, they might need to understand what America stands for, like the countries that burn American flags. And ultimately the aids are going to be repaid just like every other time in history.
How Much I've Changed
No details. If I were the person I used to be, I would've seriously beaten this one person. Instead I didn't even say a word. Another case, I would've said something harsh to this other person who really deserved it, which now I don't even bother to waste my time. In both cases I'm not even trying to keep calm, but rather not care at all. The only reason I'm writing it is because I asked myself this random question a few minutes ago: when's the last time I got into a fight?
I would never guessed this had I been asked before. There are more than just that. I used to be a good basketball player, maybe division II or even lower division I level, now I can barely play. I'm more indecisive than ever. And other good or not so good changes. As I'm having these random thoughts, I realize how unpredictable life is.
I appreciate it. Unpredictability doesn't stop me from trying new things but makes me think before doing things. The more I think, the more I respect my life. Once I started to respect my life, I started thinking the meaning of it. Then I had the urgency to learn the purpose of my life, and once I reached that point I turned to the truth, the gospel of Jesus Christ.
All these things are miracles. Miracles don't have to be something come out of blue and make no sense whatsoeer. They might not be something we will initially appreciate. Miracles are the things in our lives that shape us into who we are. The more I accept miracles, the clearer I know the purpose of my life.
So going back to how much I've changed. I've no idea. I don't even know how much I appreciate these changes. But I accept them, and try to understand them. Seriously, once I learned what miracles are it became too hard to not accept them.
I would never guessed this had I been asked before. There are more than just that. I used to be a good basketball player, maybe division II or even lower division I level, now I can barely play. I'm more indecisive than ever. And other good or not so good changes. As I'm having these random thoughts, I realize how unpredictable life is.
I appreciate it. Unpredictability doesn't stop me from trying new things but makes me think before doing things. The more I think, the more I respect my life. Once I started to respect my life, I started thinking the meaning of it. Then I had the urgency to learn the purpose of my life, and once I reached that point I turned to the truth, the gospel of Jesus Christ.
All these things are miracles. Miracles don't have to be something come out of blue and make no sense whatsoeer. They might not be something we will initially appreciate. Miracles are the things in our lives that shape us into who we are. The more I accept miracles, the clearer I know the purpose of my life.
So going back to how much I've changed. I've no idea. I don't even know how much I appreciate these changes. But I accept them, and try to understand them. Seriously, once I learned what miracles are it became too hard to not accept them.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Why the GOP Can't Win Elections Anymore?
When I was a little kid in China, Ronald Reagan was my American Hero. I learned that he's the leader of free world before I understood what freedom was. From then my heart always belongs to conservatism. Nothing hurts me more than seeing my childhood hero's party can no longer win a national election. How did this happen?
Is it stupidity? People as selective groups don't think or vote for their interest. Farmers who receive more government subsidy than any other people, yet they are predominantly. Cilicon Valley is full of free market economy beneficiaries but it's Democratic Party's strong base.
It's not the only irony in the country. In 1996 the GOP wanted health care but the Democratic Party didn't, now they have switched sides. Reagan's name has never been more sacred today, but Republicans now are using anything to fight against amnesty which Reagan fought for in 1986. Meanwhile the Democrats have changed their view from against to support amnesty. This list can go on and on.
When both parties share the same level of stupidity, there are signs suggest something is going on beyond stupidity. In the recent 2 elections 3 swing states have turned blue, youth and females are leaning towards the Democratic Party than ever before, Asians and Hispanics who share the same values as traditional GOP voters now are predominatly Democrats. ,more and more conservatives now identify themselves as independents. These things are screeming one sentence: the GOP has no future if it doesn't change!
So what's wrong?
First, the GOP successfully changed last presidential election's topic from economy to gay marriage and abortion. It almost seemed like the GOP couldn't care less about the worst recession since the Great Depression because they wanted to manage people's bedroom activities.
Second, the GOP supported the Arizona ID law but opposed background check for all firearm purchases. In what universe it makes sense when guns have more rights than humans?
Third, well, ain't those two crazy enought for you? Ok then. How about claimming to deport 11 million illegal immigrants? Different people have different views so don't waste time to talk about the cause of illegal immigration or the effect of it. Just think this way: how's that possible to catch 11 million people?
The craziness of the GOP and some of its strong supporters is the tie breaker. Because of this, the election is no longer between two dummies but between a retard a lunatic. When it's between to retards people actually spend time try to find a less stupid one, but between a retard and a lunatic is always a no brainer: you never wanna let a bunch of maniacs take control of the country.
Is it stupidity? People as selective groups don't think or vote for their interest. Farmers who receive more government subsidy than any other people, yet they are predominantly. Cilicon Valley is full of free market economy beneficiaries but it's Democratic Party's strong base.
It's not the only irony in the country. In 1996 the GOP wanted health care but the Democratic Party didn't, now they have switched sides. Reagan's name has never been more sacred today, but Republicans now are using anything to fight against amnesty which Reagan fought for in 1986. Meanwhile the Democrats have changed their view from against to support amnesty. This list can go on and on.
When both parties share the same level of stupidity, there are signs suggest something is going on beyond stupidity. In the recent 2 elections 3 swing states have turned blue, youth and females are leaning towards the Democratic Party than ever before, Asians and Hispanics who share the same values as traditional GOP voters now are predominatly Democrats. ,more and more conservatives now identify themselves as independents. These things are screeming one sentence: the GOP has no future if it doesn't change!
So what's wrong?
First, the GOP successfully changed last presidential election's topic from economy to gay marriage and abortion. It almost seemed like the GOP couldn't care less about the worst recession since the Great Depression because they wanted to manage people's bedroom activities.
Second, the GOP supported the Arizona ID law but opposed background check for all firearm purchases. In what universe it makes sense when guns have more rights than humans?
Third, well, ain't those two crazy enought for you? Ok then. How about claimming to deport 11 million illegal immigrants? Different people have different views so don't waste time to talk about the cause of illegal immigration or the effect of it. Just think this way: how's that possible to catch 11 million people?
The craziness of the GOP and some of its strong supporters is the tie breaker. Because of this, the election is no longer between two dummies but between a retard a lunatic. When it's between to retards people actually spend time try to find a less stupid one, but between a retard and a lunatic is always a no brainer: you never wanna let a bunch of maniacs take control of the country.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Tips
I saw this one Rexburg waitress whining about how BYU-I students never tipped. Sorry I just made this harsh comment but seriously, if all you want is people leaving at least a dollar tip, you are no good waitress. Here are the two things I learned about how to get good tips, hopefully somehow she sees it.
First, always sincerely smile at people. People notice when you smile, and they smile back. From now on their food and drinks don't magically appear on the tables but it's you who makes that happen. Meanwhile smiling sincerely meaning you pay attention on the people, so sometimes you know their needs without them asking. I remember once at a restaurant in Vancouver, BC., I addjusted my backpack a tiny bit and glanced around the doorway. The hostess led us in didn't see it but the other hostess whom had her sight stayed at us for a split second noticed what I was doing, and offered to take care my backpack, which she didn't have to. This hostess got a bigger tip than the butler, not because she's hotter, but because she cared.
Second, always communicate. After the sincer smile depending on how well you can read people you somewhat learn you customers. Simple things such as nstead saying "how are you guys" you ask if they are enjoying the weekend. You don't necessarily need to start a dialogue unless the customers do so, but something more than mechanical greedings always make people happier.
These are small sweet things that everyone can do but most people don't do. I worked as a waiter for a while and never ever had any not positive outcome. Tips were always good, or better than what my co-wokers had. When the restaurant was busy and customers had unexpected delays they never lost their patience, as contrary to my colleagues had experienced. And the best part is there were numerous times I heard the whispers of "he's so nice" when I turned and walked away from the table.
Up till this point I'm more of bragging my awesomeness. But here comes the thoughts.
No. 1. People appreciate the smallest efforts we put in.
No. 2. Small things are so valuable is because most people most time, I'm no exception, don't put in the efforts.
First, always sincerely smile at people. People notice when you smile, and they smile back. From now on their food and drinks don't magically appear on the tables but it's you who makes that happen. Meanwhile smiling sincerely meaning you pay attention on the people, so sometimes you know their needs without them asking. I remember once at a restaurant in Vancouver, BC., I addjusted my backpack a tiny bit and glanced around the doorway. The hostess led us in didn't see it but the other hostess whom had her sight stayed at us for a split second noticed what I was doing, and offered to take care my backpack, which she didn't have to. This hostess got a bigger tip than the butler, not because she's hotter, but because she cared.
Second, always communicate. After the sincer smile depending on how well you can read people you somewhat learn you customers. Simple things such as nstead saying "how are you guys" you ask if they are enjoying the weekend. You don't necessarily need to start a dialogue unless the customers do so, but something more than mechanical greedings always make people happier.
These are small sweet things that everyone can do but most people don't do. I worked as a waiter for a while and never ever had any not positive outcome. Tips were always good, or better than what my co-wokers had. When the restaurant was busy and customers had unexpected delays they never lost their patience, as contrary to my colleagues had experienced. And the best part is there were numerous times I heard the whispers of "he's so nice" when I turned and walked away from the table.
Up till this point I'm more of bragging my awesomeness. But here comes the thoughts.
No. 1. People appreciate the smallest efforts we put in.
No. 2. Small things are so valuable is because most people most time, I'm no exception, don't put in the efforts.
Sunday, May 26, 2013
The Road Not Taken
Today at a church interview my Elders Quorum President asked how satisfied I was with my life. I put betwen 5 to 7. I've never had 10 in my life, rarely 9 or even 8, so really I'm just in my normal state. But this question triggered something I've been thinking lately: the road not taken.
Life is like a labyrinth which birth is its entrance, and death is its exit birth. The nice thing about the life labyrinth is we can find the exit no matter which road we take. In addition, most people in this labyrinth don't want to reach the exit too soon. So indeed the more we spin in it the better it gets.
It's how I take the road not which road I take makes the difference. Lemuel took the same road from Jerusalm to the promised land as Nephi but had a complete life as the prophet. I can be doing the very same thing but have very different reasons. I can even be doing the very same thing for very same reason but have very different attitudes. These are the things really matter when I reach the exit of my life labyrinth.
There's nothing wrong to think about the road not taken, especially when I know in the parallel universes I have taken all the roads. But at the end of the day how I'm going to take the next step is what really matters.
Life is like a labyrinth which birth is its entrance, and death is its exit birth. The nice thing about the life labyrinth is we can find the exit no matter which road we take. In addition, most people in this labyrinth don't want to reach the exit too soon. So indeed the more we spin in it the better it gets.
It's how I take the road not which road I take makes the difference. Lemuel took the same road from Jerusalm to the promised land as Nephi but had a complete life as the prophet. I can be doing the very same thing but have very different reasons. I can even be doing the very same thing for very same reason but have very different attitudes. These are the things really matter when I reach the exit of my life labyrinth.
There's nothing wrong to think about the road not taken, especially when I know in the parallel universes I have taken all the roads. But at the end of the day how I'm going to take the next step is what really matters.
Here I Blog, Again
Untitled Documents is my first blog's first formal title. The name is sort of funny: one day I finally decided to get a real title for my blog then my laziness hit me so instead of making something creative I used the most suitable title since most of my blog entries were untitled.
Despite never spent time to name it, I took good care of my blog. I blogged daily, interacted with readers, really put some thoughts on the blog. Being who I was, the blog inevitably became very political and that didn't please the Chinese government. As a result my blog was blocked by the Great Firewall for a long time. Most of my readers never came back, not even when my blog was unblocked.
I deleted some unimportant personal stories here.
Later I got back with my old girlfriend and we were seriously planning to get married. She convinced me to keep a blog together, and that's how I stopped my first blog. A while later our relationship died so did that co-blog. I never went back to start my old blog again. It was too old that I no longer felt connected to it.
Here I blog again, and I keep the old title. We live in the era which we suffer from mass information. We see, hear, and experience so many things every minute that we don't care about them anymore. Indeed while we are living in the Information Age really we are living in the age of constant short term memory loss. There's no difference between something happened 3 days ago and 3 decades ago, so having a title or not will change its fate. Who am I kidding? Even in this big bang of information everything here is unique. Indeed they are so unique that they don't need titles so that they can be forgotten, but they can be remembered as they are untitled.
Despite never spent time to name it, I took good care of my blog. I blogged daily, interacted with readers, really put some thoughts on the blog. Being who I was, the blog inevitably became very political and that didn't please the Chinese government. As a result my blog was blocked by the Great Firewall for a long time. Most of my readers never came back, not even when my blog was unblocked.
I deleted some unimportant personal stories here.
Later I got back with my old girlfriend and we were seriously planning to get married. She convinced me to keep a blog together, and that's how I stopped my first blog. A while later our relationship died so did that co-blog. I never went back to start my old blog again. It was too old that I no longer felt connected to it.
Here I blog again, and I keep the old title. We live in the era which we suffer from mass information. We see, hear, and experience so many things every minute that we don't care about them anymore. Indeed while we are living in the Information Age really we are living in the age of constant short term memory loss. There's no difference between something happened 3 days ago and 3 decades ago, so having a title or not will change its fate. Who am I kidding? Even in this big bang of information everything here is unique. Indeed they are so unique that they don't need titles so that they can be forgotten, but they can be remembered as they are untitled.
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