Ah, finals are over, and I'm finally home! I think what I miss most during the school year is my parents. I know when I left New York City to go to school in Boston I was so excited to get away, but nothing can replace the feeling of warmth that comes with mom and dad. They never change their old ways and as I grow up, the words “you’ll understand when you get older” could never be truer. So here’s 50 things I’ve learned from mom and dad. I take some of them with a grain of salt.
1. Drink lots of water. - Dad
2. If it's a problem that money can solve, then it’s not that big of a problem.
3. If it doesn’t feel right, right away, don’t do it.
4. If you want to buy something but aren’t sure you want to spend the money, wait until next week and if you still want it then buy it. (Chances are, it’ll also be sold out, then you won’t spend any money at all)
5. Carry a water bottle wherever you go. - Dad
6. Put on your shoes first, then carry your bag.
7. Always buy insurance for expensive electronics.
8. Don’t skimp on good food and good shoes.
9. If you’re tired, go to sleep.
10. Towel down IN the shower.
11. If you’re hungry at night, eat fruit or drink a glass of milk.
12. Tell mom and dad everything.
13. Call home.
14. Buy, don’t rent.
15. Do your best, and don’t look back.
16. If you have nothing good to say, don’t say anything. Even if the person isn’t around.
17. Family is forever.
18. Don’t put medicine in the bedroom or else you will get sick.
19. Fish are friends AND food. – Dad
20. Always develop your photos.
21. If you think you’ll forget something, write it down.
22. Never keep your sneezes in.
23. Better to be a little street smart than be all book smart.
24. If you can, save at least half your paycheck and don’t touch it.
25. Always give more than you take.
26. Drink water after you pee. – Dad
27. Drink a glass of water first thing in the morning. – Dad
28. Always unplug your charging devices after it has been appropriately charged. – Dad
29. Put up with bad managers – unless you’re the boss, there’s nothing you can do.
30. Admit when you’ve made a mistake.
31. Be aware of your surroundings.
32. Better to be up early and finish your work than to sleep in and be late.
33. Always be early.
34. Education is the only way up.
35. Be humble.
36. Laugh hard.
37. Reading and writing are therapeutic.
38. Believe your psychic. – Mom
39. If you arrange your furniture a certain way, you won’t get illness for the season. – Mom
40. You’re always gonna be their little baby.
41. Sleep on the floor when its hot. – Dad
42. If you throw out rice you can’t finish you’ll had bad luck. Pack it up and eat it tomorrow.
43. It’s okay if you don’t believe in a religion as long as you respect it.
44. Don’t be afraid/complain about work. You’re lucky to have it.
45. Do what you love.
46. You are loved.
47. Mom and dad will do anything for you.
48. Everything happens for a reason.
49. Drink lots of water. - Dad
50. Always come home.
