Simplicity is Beauty | Perfectly Imperfect

When I was a child, I used to always see this wooden frame hanging on the wall at the dining area. Me, my sister and step-siblings grew up in my step-grandparent's home (step-grandparents because they're my step-dad's parents) and they were so strict about following the rules that they always let us read (esp. when we did something wrong) and do what was written on that wooden frame. All of us kids at the house always see it that we eventually memorized what was written on it. I searched the internet when I remembered and found the "Golden Rules of Living".

If you open it, close it.

If you turn it on, turn it off.

If you unlock it, lock it up.

If you break it, admit it.

If you can’ fix it, call in someone who can.

If you borrow it, return it.

If you value it, take care of it.

If you make a mess, clean it up.

If you move it, put it back.

If it belongs to someone else and you

want to use it, get permission.

If you don’t know how to operate it,

leave it alone.

If it’s none of your business, don’t

ask questions.

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

If it will brighten someone’s day, say it.

If it will tarnish someone’s reputation,

keep it to yourself.

These were all written in that wooden frame. I grew up following these rules, and I'm unconsciously living by it (just found out about that now when I read these rules again). Maybe I should post these here in the house, it's so badly needed...