10-19-00
I like to think that I have a very liberal moral compass.
I don't have that many hard fast rules, and I try not to judge others for their foibles, but I'm not very good at the whole 'not judging' sort of thing.
At least I've learned to stop throwing stones and putting people in the stocks when our ideologies don't mesh.
Pixiemartin's Rules for Successful Living:
1) Don't fuck your roommates. If you like them, you don't want to screw them over (the figurative fuck) because it makes living together difficult. If you really like them, you shouldn't screw them (the literal fuck) because it makes things dicey and generally unpleasant should you stop making the beast with two backs.
2) Don't take stuff from work. If you do feel righteous in sticking it to the Man, don't be obvious about it, and don't take stuff from companies that will prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law. Going to the big house because you were too cheap to pay for that Sega Saturn isn't nearly as fun as it sounds. Steal from a Mom & Pop-type company, where being fired and having Mom & Pop be disappointed in you are your only punishment. Besides, if you're sleazy enough to steal stuff from them, their disapproval probably won't bother you that much.
3) Don't have sex in exchange for money*. If s/he takes you out to dinner and the ballet, and then you happen to bump uglies afterwards, it's called a date. If s/he buys you a fur coat and jewelry, they're called presents. Say thank you. Sex is optional, and definitely should not be considered a remuneration.
4) I know there's a number 4, but I can never remember what it is.
*Unless you are a gigolo or a call girl. Then it's A-okay with me!
