The hilarious and successful ABC sitcom "Fresh Off the Boat" is loosely based on chef Eddie Huang's childhood. It follows a family of immigrants trying to fit in in a suburban area in Orlando, Fla. Not only is this comedy series suitable for anyone of any age, it also gives the viewers life lessons that are worth taking note of.
Warning: These moments may make life seem depressing...that's it.
Read all the way to the end for the moving speech.
1. Take advantage of opportunities.
If you are at an all-you-can-eat buffet, try and sneak some food out. What's the worst that can happen?
2. Never settle for average.
Make sure you get what you deserve, and compensation should be mandatory.
3. You are allowed to be selfish.
If you cannot afford putting someone else's needs before yours, then don't.
4. Work, work, work!
...Yup.
5. Decide what you want to be.
Be whatever it is you want to be. As long as you don't hurt anyone.
6. What being an adult means.
More freedom equals more responsibility.
7. What life is all about.
Actually, you decide what kind of life you want.
8. Do not splurge. You will regret it later.
Everything in moderation.
9. When learning a new language, learn the bad words first.
According to my Elementary Chinese I teacher, the students who learn the bad words first do better when it comes to exams and communication in general.
10. Own what you are good at.
Be confident, not cocky.
11. Always negotiate so you can get the most out of the least.
Do you also have parents who think they can talk their way into getting the price lowered?
OK, maybe this was a little too real. Take a deep breath. Exhale and shake off some of the pressure you are feeling and remind yourself; life is what you make it. It is your life, you get to decide what you want to be, what you want to do and how to do it.
If your parents are anything like mine then you understand that there is only one thing they want their children to be; a doctor. They think that having a prestigious job guarantees a happy life. To them, being a doctor means making a lot of money which means everyone will live happily ever after.
If you have yet to discover this, one day you will, but for now I will just tell you: Being happy is the key to a healthy life. So, if you hate your job then you need to get a new job. If you find happiness in making other people happy then you will never truly be happy.
Here is a suitable quote to end this article with: "Life is not always perfect, but it's always what you make it. So make it count, make it memorable and never let anyone steal your happiness."
