After class today I went up to my friend Virginia
and asked her what she planned to do later in life
It's kinda of sad to say, but we both don't have a
clue
We know what we want, she wanted a coffee shop, I
want an art studio
The thing is how do we get there?
I mean there both professions that are not supported
by our vast economy, I know for a fact that in
my adventure to accomplish what I love there
will be times where I probably will have little to eat,
a cramped place to sleep, and no hope what so ever.
But I'm perfectly fine with that, in fact, I think I'm looking
forward to living instead of talking about living.
I want those experiences, I want to face the world with my fist
held high in the air
We both came to the conclusion, my friend and I, that as long
as we can have enough money to do what we love, we'll be happy.
Maybe that will force us to take 2 years of community college
because we don't have the money to go to where we want to study,
we'll probably work our asses off, but to achieve what we have been
dreaming about, any sacrifice seems so minuscule I'm willing to take one the world.
I still remember the day I realized that I wanted to go to
Pratt Institute of art and design, it felt like a weight had been
lifted off of my chest, I knew what i wanted, there wasn't a drop
of doubt in my mind. The feeling of not knowing how to get there,
that to enjoy a decent life one must conform to the practical
like doctors, lawyers, and politicians... it's just irrational
Why should I do something because of my monetary gain?
Who decided what i should learn and what a shouldn't?
I'm going to go out and be who I want to be, an artist
with my own gallery down in Arch Street in Philadelphia's
Chinatown
How much are you willing to give to get to where you want to be?
Are you willing to change you aspirations if it means
earning more money, and does that define you as a sell out?
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2 comments:
I love that you have a goal and are willing to do whatever it takes to reach it. But, you must also realize that help is available. Participating in the WISE program during your senior year could be a fantastic stepping stone to reaching your dream of opening an art studio. If you would like more information on the program I will be happy to direct you to the right people.
I completely agree with the fact that people should do what they love and enjoy as opposed to doing something for the money. Ultimately it’s about your happiness and what you'd want to spend your life doing. Sadly, it is true that our society today is a lot less accepting when it comes to careers that don’t fit the typical " lawyer, doctor" category. I also think it depends on some of the other things that you would want to accomplish in life. If someone were to have a family and needed to provide for them it would be much harder to accomplish all of this with a low income. I feel that yes, you should do what you’re happy doing career wise... But what if you didn’t have a choice? I feel repent for those who are forced to do something they hate or work 3 jobs to support their families or just to get by in life. So where does the line draw between doing what you love and doing what is necessary? Is it considered selfish to push other factors aside for the sake of doing something that makes you happy?
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