Being on winter break has reaffirmed that I am going to take a creative path in my life.
School gets in my way. I understand we need an education and a lot rides on where you go
to college. But most times I feel that school shuts off my creativity. Instead of being able
to film a video for my YouTube Channel (one of my passions), I have to study Ionic Bonds for Chemistry. It gets discouraging because I know that I am NOT going to be a Chemist when I
grow up.
Now that it's been Winter Break I have already uploaded two new videos, filmed some with friends to be released later, worked on Photoshop Projects, created new jewelry designs with wire, and started a blog. I NEVER would have been able to accomplish this had school been going on. And you know what? I am much happier. And you know what's surprising? I have more motivation. I wake up in the mornings (at a reasonable hour, not at dawn) and I want to fill my day with productivity and things I actually enjoy doing.
I understand that life can't be all fun and games and that you do have to work very hard and make sacrifices. But why is it that high school has to consume your whole life to the point where you have to dedicate 10+ hours a day to it? I wake up at 5:45 get to school around 6:50 get out of school at 1:50, stay for rehearsal till 5:00 then go home and do homework till about 9:00. Then I go to sleep and repeat the process. Where does that leave room for self exploration? No wonder why everyone in high school are always cranky. We are busy to the point where we don't have any time to try new things.
I've heard that life gets so much better in college and after. I am very excited to take a creative route and be able to study the things I have a passion for. I wish my life could stay like this winter break forever.
Never lose motivation for the things you really love. If it's your dream, you can make it happen.
Know that your Current Situation,
is Not your Final Destination.
Namasté,
Holly
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