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@Yizhi , that was beautifully and eloquently said. That's one thing i really admire about Chinese traits because it enables overall people not to be too rigid. It is a contrast to Japanese (not trying to put down myself or my people here, but just dichotimizing). Japanese are , in a sense, very rigid and like to do things in a certain way, tho they apply changes when necessary, overall there is a rigid structure in place. Whereas Chinese is very fluid, can be rigid when have to, can be soft when have to. We can best explain this in the martial arts. If we examine Chinese Kung Fu or Wu Shu , its very fluid. But if we examine Japanese Shotokan Karate -- the forms are pre-determined, are set in place, attacks and defense is rigid. In a way I kind of envy that fluidity of Chinese culture and nature. The word i like is adaptive, and i'm not just talking about technologically context (because in that sense Japanese and Chinese are similar), but I'm talking about the trans-social context.

For example, when I first got my apartment , it was my xgf who helped me design it, she being Teow Chu Chinese, always reminded me to keep everything Feng Shui designed. So here i am buying furniture from Ikea for my new place (modernity, ease) and she's the one telling me where to put the bed, what position the bed should be in, where to place the dining tables, the chairs, what kinds of plants to buy in the house (for good luck, apparently, lol). She was the one telling me to buy money trees , bamboo plants etc etc. Its amazing how when i observed her or listen to her she is able to reiterate all traditional Chinese mentality of the home according to Feng Shui, but she's Christain you know, lol. Talk about adaptation, man! hahaha.



O man, the Hot dry noodles looks delicious ! So it is the traditional dish of Wuhan , eh? I'm curious to know how the flavor is like now...



hehe. what can i say, i'm a thinker by nature, my little bro.

i see that you're also quite deep in social analysis, too. you're deep yourself. ;)
Mr. Bakshi praised your comprehensive acquisitions in our QQ chatting group. His blog you might like it Sulekha.com Member Profile page
 
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@Yizhi , that was beautifully and eloquently said. That's one thing i really admire about Chinese traits because it enables overall people not to be too rigid. It is a contrast to Japanese (not trying to put down myself or my people here, but just dichotimizing). Japanese are , in a sense, very rigid and like to do things in a certain way, tho they apply changes when necessary, overall there is a rigid structure in place. Whereas Chinese is very fluid, can be rigid when have to, can be soft when have to. We can best explain this in the martial arts. If we examine Chinese Kung Fu or Wu Shu , its very fluid. But if we examine Japanese Shotokan Karate -- the forms are pre-determined, are set in place, attacks and defense is rigid. In a way I kind of envy that fluidity of Chinese culture and nature. The word i like is adaptive, and i'm not just talking about technologically context (because in that sense Japanese and Chinese are similar), but I'm talking about the trans-social context.

For example, when I first got my apartment , it was my xgf who helped me design it, she being Teow Chu Chinese, always reminded me to keep everything Feng Shui designed. So here i am buying furniture from Ikea for my new place (modernity, ease) and she's the one telling me where to put the bed, what position the bed should be in, where to place the dining tables, the chairs, what kinds of plants to buy in the house (for good luck, apparently, lol). She was the one telling me to buy money trees , bamboo plants etc etc. Its amazing how when i observed her or listen to her she is able to reiterate all traditional Chinese mentality of the home according to Feng Shui, but she's Christain you know, lol. Talk about adaptation, man! hahaha.

Can't agree any more with this. I've noticed that the Japanese and South Koreans can be a bit rigid and regimented, but the Chinese are more easy going and loose... however, I disagree on the Feng Shui, even though it's used to promote good vibes, it does strike me a rigid too. Everything has to be just right.

That said, this aspect of Chinese cultural practice has ingrained itself into US culture. I find myself Feng Shui-ing my desk. Part OCD, part good vibe:D.

I'm not smart enough to be philosophical hehe. Average peasant here.

Even an average peasant can achieve greatness if he puts his mind to it. Get the ball rolling, it will pick up momentum and you will see that you too can philosophize with the best of them.

No one starts out great, we all achieve greatness through striving to be great.
 
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You and Armstrong are the reason we can never stay on topic... ever:p:. Well, I should probably add myself, things tend to take a turn when I show up too:partay:.

Honestly. This past week when I couldn't tag you and noticed that you weren't posting , i was actually quiet saddened. Then @Armstrong wasn't posting much either, and so was @Gabriel92 and so was @jhungary . I was thinking, "oh no, don't tell me they're going into lurk mode like @LeveragedBuyout ...now who am i going to have great convos with?" lol.

Seriously, i was worried. I know you're working on your Ph.D , and your marriage coming up, so i was beginning to think you left PDF indefinitely. Really glad you're back man.

As for the "offtopic posts", hahaha, LOL. :bunny::bunny:

Mr. Bakshi praised your comprehensive acquisitions in our QQ chatting group. His blog you might like it Sulekha.com Member Profile page

I will take a visit to Mr. Bakshi's blog ! Namaste Mr. Bakshi ! _/\_

I'm not smart enough to be philosophical hehe. Average peasant here.

But that's the sign of a really deep thinker. They tend to be quite humble. ;)
 
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@Yizhi , that was beautifully and eloquently said. That's one thing i really admire about Chinese traits because it enables overall people not to be too rigid. It is a contrast to Japanese (not trying to put down myself or my people here, but just dichotimizing). Japanese are , in a sense, very rigid and like to do things in a certain way, tho they apply changes when necessary, overall there is a rigid structure in place. Whereas Chinese is very fluid, can be rigid when have to, can be soft when have to. We can best explain this in the martial arts. If we examine Chinese Kung Fu or Wu Shu , its very fluid. But if we examine Japanese Shotokan Karate -- the forms are pre-determined, are set in place, attacks and defense is rigid. In a way I kind of envy that fluidity of Chinese culture and nature. The word i like is adaptive, and i'm not just talking about technologically context (because in that sense Japanese and Chinese are similar), but I'm talking about the trans-social context.

For example, when I first got my apartment , it was my xgf who helped me design it, she being Teow Chu Chinese, always reminded me to keep everything Feng Shui designed. So here i am buying furniture from Ikea for my new place (modernity, ease) and she's the one telling me where to put the bed, what position the bed should be in, where to place the dining tables, the chairs, what kinds of plants to buy in the house (for good luck, apparently, lol). She was the one telling me to buy money trees , bamboo plants etc etc. Its amazing how when i observed her or listen to her she is able to reiterate all traditional Chinese mentality of the home according to Feng Shui, but she's Christain you know, lol. Talk about adaptation, man! hahaha.



O man, the Hot dry noodles looks delicious ! So it is the traditional dish of Wuhan , eh? I'm curious to know how the flavor is like now...



hehe. what can i say, i'm a thinker by nature, my little bro.

i see that you're also quite deep in social analysis, too. you're deep yourself. ;)
Can't agree any more with this. I've noticed that the Japanese and South Koreans can be a bit rigid and regimented, but the Chinese are more easy going and loose... however, I disagree on the Feng Shui, even though it's used to promote good vibes, it does strike me a rigid too. Everything has to be just right.

That said, this aspect of Chinese cultural practice has ingrained itself into US culture too. I find myself Feng Shui-ing my desk. Part OCD, part good vibe:D.



Even an average peasant can achieve greatness if he puts his mind to it. Get the ball rolling, it will pick up momentum and you will see that you too can philosophize with the best of them.

No one starts out great, we all achieve greatness through striving to be great.

you guys bully me with English again! i shall take time to reply!:mad:
 
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Honestly. This past week when I couldn't tag you and noticed that you weren't posting , i was actually quiet saddened. Then @Armstrong wasn't posting much either, and so was @Gabriel92 and so was @jhungary . I was thinking, "oh no, don't tell me they're going into lurk mode like @LeveragedBuyout ...now who am i going to have great convos with?" lol.

Seriously, i was worried. I know you're working on your Ph.D , and your marriage coming up, so i was beginning to think you left PDF indefinitely. Really glad you're back man.

As for the "offtopic posts", hahaha, LOL. :bunny::bunny:



I will take a visit to Mr. Bakshi's blog ! Namaste Mr. Bakshi ! _/\_

Yeah, I changed my account credentials and locked myself out of my account. Apparently the email address I was using doesn't exist anymore... perhaps deleted due to inactivity? I tried to contact PDF staff and have them change it. No luck there either, took some time off from PDF - from work too due to snow!!! SKI SEASON:yahoo::smitten:!!!!

Now I'm back, and will mostly stick to the member's section and my own little military corner. It's more peaceful and friendly in the member's section and in a forum full of bigotry, hatred and idiocy, I need all the peace I can get.

:mad:

Great, now we're off topic again!!!
 
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Honestly. This past week when I couldn't tag you and noticed that you weren't posting , i was actually quiet saddened. Then @Armstrong wasn't posting much either, and so was @Gabriel92 and so was @jhungary . I was thinking, "oh no, don't tell me they're going into lurk mode like @LeveragedBuyout ...now who am i going to have great convos with?" lol.

Seriously, i was worried. I know you're working on your Ph.D , and your marriage coming up, so i was beginning to think you left PDF indefinitely. Really glad you're back man.

As for the "offtopic posts", hahaha, LOL. :bunny::bunny:



I will take a visit to Mr. Bakshi's blog ! Namaste Mr. Bakshi ! _/\_



But that's the sign of a really deep thinker. They tend to be quite humble. ;)
all of a sudden u become sensitive, man! They'll come back!
 
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Honestly. This past week when I couldn't tag you and noticed that you weren't posting , i was actually quiet saddened. Then @Armstrong wasn't posting much either, and so was @Gabriel92 and so was @jhungary . I was thinking, "oh no, don't tell me they're going into lurk mode like @LeveragedBuyout ...now who am i going to have great convos with?" lol.

Seriously, i was worried. I know you're working on your Ph.D , and your marriage coming up, so i was beginning to think you left PDF indefinitely. Really glad you're back man.

As for the "offtopic posts", hahaha, LOL. :bunny::bunny:



I will take a visit to Mr. Bakshi's blog ! Namaste Mr. Bakshi ! _/\_



But that's the sign of a really deep thinker. They tend to be quite humble. ;)

i am relocating at the moment, getting a bit overwhelm....

and also last week was chinese new year, i ate too much and now my stomach is suffering for it, its like i am having a baby...if you kick me in the nuts and I think I fan answer you the toughest question to mankind.

Which hurt more? Being kick in the nuts or having a baby? lol
 
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Yeah, I changed my account credentials and locked myself out of my account. Apparently the email address I was using doesn't exist anymore... perhaps deleted due to inactivity? I tried to contact PDF staff and have them change it. No luck there either, took some time off from PDF - from work too due to snow!!! SKI SEASON:yahoo::smitten:!!!!

Now I'm back, and will mostly stick to the members section and my own little military corner. It's more peaceful and friendly and in a forum full of bigotry, hatred and idiocy, I need all the peace I can get.

:mad:

Great, now we're off topic again!!!

For once,it wans't @Armstrong 's fault ! :partay::partay:
 
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For once,it wans't @Armstrong 's fault ! :partay::partay:

We can still blame him though:chilli:!

i am relocating at the moment, getting a bit overwhelm....

and also last week was chinese new year, i ate too much and now my stomach is suffering for it, its like i am having a baby...if you kick me in the nuts and I think I fan answer you the toughest question to mankind.

Which hurt more? Being kick in the nuts or having a baby? lol

Getting hit in the face by a fire hose during fire-drills in a simulator!!! I've never had a baby, have been kicked in the... yes, but getting hit with a fire hose hurts bad! I had my right orbital bone broken when one of the other crew members got sick and partially let go of the hose!!!

Fire-fighting on subs... :hitwall:. Scary!
 
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i am relocating at the moment, getting a bit overwhelm....

and also last week was chinese new year, i ate too much and now my stomach is suffering for it, its like i am having a baby...if you kick me in the nuts and I think I fan answer you the toughest question to mankind.

Which hurt more? Being kick in the nuts or having a baby? lol
Well, i hope this would make you feel better.
 
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We can still blame him though:chilli:!



Getting hit in the face by a fire hose during fire-drills in a simulator!!! I got my right orbital bone broken when one of the other crew members got sick and partially let go of the hose!!!

Fire-fighting on subs... :hitwall:. Scary!
i suppose cutting off a man's ball as eunachs in forbidden city did is worse than labour , isn't it?
 
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