At a Chinese New Year crab dinner hosted by her mother, Jing-Mei Woo finds herself the target of insults thrown at her from all directions. Most specifically, her childhood friend/enemy Waverly as well as her own mother. Waverly is criticizing work Jing-Mei has done for her law firm. Jing-Mei's mother comments on her tendency to "settle" in her work, in her choices, and in her relationships. Surprisingly, Jing-Mei is still sensitive to her mother's harsh opinions translated in side comments of sarcasm. In an instant, her view of her life was crushed. She failed to find value or impact in her work, "I was very good at what I did, succeeding at something small like that." I think that Jing-Mei's mentality is reflected in the lyrics to duo Sugarland's song titled "Little Miss."
Little Miss done on love,
Little Miss I give up,
Little Miss I'll get tough, don't you worry 'bout me anymore
Little Miss I'll take less when I always give so much more
Yeah, sometimes ya gotta lose 'til ya win,
I'm okay, It'll be alright again, I'm okay It'll be alright again, I'm okay
Little Miss, be my guest, I'll make more anytime that it runs out
Little Miss you'll go far,
Little Miss hide your scars,
Little Miss who you are is so much more than you like to talk about
I think that Jing-Mei is comfortable in her life and with the choices she has made. Still, she is second guessing herself as we all do under the critical eye of those we are close to.
I think that Jing-Mei is comfortable with her life and with her choices but, she still has some self-doubt under the critical eye of those close to her.
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