Let me give you a little background on myself. I'm a full time college student & have been for the past 2 years. I'm one of those lucky ones where my mom can fully support me financially so I don't have to worry about paying for school. My mom is a dentist living her dream of owning her own dental practice. Problem is, none of her kids want to be a dentist. I'm not going to say I didn't try because I did. I fooled myself throughout high school thinking I could do it even though I was barely passing my science & math classes (it just doesn't come to me naturally). I gave up my all my creative dreams for it. Finally when it came to college my counselor stuck me in an intermediate chemistry class & biology class. I did horribly! It was so difficult for me & I was so unhappy. I finally decided to switch my major to Art/Art History & for the past two semesters I've been so happy with my schoolwork. Yet I always get a hint of disappointment from my mom every so often & today was one of those days. She's said to me before that she doesn't even believe that I'll graduate. I broke down & cried. Today she assured me again that she doesn't think I'll do anything with my life. Don't get me wrong, I love my mom to death & appreciate every ounce of hard work she's put into supporting our family. She's always encouraged us to do what we wanted & I know that her criticizing me is coming from her worrying about my future. I just don't know how I'm going to prove to her that I will become something. Being surrounded by creative people & being creative is what I've always loved to do. I want to become a teacher so that I can inspire students & also have time to spend time with my own family & travel. Sometimes I just feel like I need a little assurance that I'm doing the right thing.
I don't know... maybe I'm just being a little too emotional, but thanks for reading! (:
In other news! I'm still behind on my RVA Summer Camp projects, but I'm trying to catch up! I'm still behind by 5. ]x But I promise to update you all once I've caught up (for the most part).
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That sucks! I, for one, think it is so fantastic you are following your creative dream. Maybe your mom will come around. *hug*
ps) I'm behind too with my projects!
My mom told me I would make a terrible massage therapist cause I'm whiny and to weak to stand on my feet all day and do real work...now she bugs me CONSTANTLY to give her massages. Guess I showed her!
Follow your dreams...you're the one who has to live your life.
Awe. Thanks for the encouragement! Hopefully my mom will come around when I get my diploma! (:
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