Defying Gravity, One Day at a Time...
As someone told me lately,
"Everyone deserves the chance to fly!"
Someone did tell me something like that recently, in a way. Well, the actual quote was:
"You talk about how your wings are all tattered and how broken you are...You're different, yes, and you can't always be happy, but you can fly."
That quote's had me thinking quite a bit on my life lately, and where it's going. At this point, I'm not really entirely sure what I'm doing. I'm an Asian Studies major, and I'm thinking of picking up English as a double major in the fall. It seemed reasonable, especially considering that the Asian Studies is geared towards being a translator, and it would be nice to have a dual degree in my native language. Ideally, I'd like to translate Japanese literature or manga into English, or English fiction into Japanese. Though, I wouldn't say that's my dream career. It's something that would be fun and interesting to do, sure, but it's not my passion. The problem is, my passion is not only difficult to get into, it's a very non-stable field that doesn't guarantee a job or a regular paycheck.
Unfortunately (or fortunately, perhaps), like so many before me, I have been seduced by the arts.
I'm rather fond of most forms of art, especially the performing arts, though there has always been one particular art form that has been closest to my heart. At the risk of sounding terribly and unnecessarily conceited, it happens to be an art form that I was gifted with at least somewhat of a talent for. It's something I've been doing (whether in my bedroom or walking down the street or on a stage) for a long time, and it's something I hope to find some way to continue in the future...
I love to sing.
Now, I know what you're thinking...
"Singing? Do you know how many people try to start rock bands or get on those stupid reality TV shows like American Idol? What chance do you have against odds like that?"
I know it sounds ridiculous to go after something that seems like such a pipe dream, but I would think that living on regretting never having done something with my one true love in life and playing the "What if...?" game until I die is a much bigger price to pay. That being said, I'm flexible. Some singers only want to be solo artists, some only want to be in a superstar rock band, some will only settle for Broadway, but not me. I'll take on any chance I can get. Any chance to get out there and use my voice in some way is good enough for me.
I've always wanted to change the world. Since I was little, I've wanted to do something to impact the planet. As I've gotten older, I'm starting to realize that the world can be changed in small ways everyday, no matter what you're doing. If my voice could inspire just one person in some way that impacts their life for the better, well, that's all I could ask for.
What are your hopes?
Your dreams?
How are you going to go about making them a reality?
Start now, or life might just pass you by.
Chins up, kids.
We'll make it someday.
xoxo