Ignoring that I don't know what a Guruji is, I'd have have to sort of disagree with Kelly...
Although i definitely see the upside to quitting, I've always been adverse to stop so close to the end. You *are* SO CLOSE to university, and thus 'ending your singing career' in the most natural sense.
I totally understand your reasons for wanting to quit right now, and i think they're all completely legitimate, understandable, and most of all, justified, It's just a personal thing, I think, hoping that you'll bear through it and just keep it 'til the end. Because sometime in the future, you may have that sudden pang of passion for singing, and two months extra might be the time to remember that this *is* your last moment, and time to rediscover what you loved about it. Don't leave on a sour note.
Bit late on the uptake but thank you for being here, kindred spirit.
Not that I've arrived at a decision yet, but things are looking better than they were last week [although that could be because of that curious bout of sickness going around, that still has me coughing and croaking like a frog. hm, how ironic]
Speaking of irony, WORLD LIT = BULEMIC GAG REFLEXES!!
Do you know, I spent the whole day thinking about your post. I think it's a dillemma that we all face with regards to our respective talents.
My honest opinion is: you should stop singing immediately. There's nothing worse than to start hating a precious gift that has been given to you just because you lose yourself to others expectations.
Your voice belongs to you and you alone. Not to anybody else, even your parents. Don't cheapen your gift by trying to sell it to people who couldn't care less for it. Decline singing in public or at other's requests. Cease all singing at once!
Hereafter Sanj, you should only sing when you feel like it. It doesn't matter whether other people appreciate it or not. What matters is that you are able to glory in the sound of your own voice, not because it's your talent or accomplishment, but because it is a beautiful thing and a precious gift in its own right. A voice without heart is worth nothing. It doesn't matter if the whole world praises your talent if you have learned to hate it
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Words cannot express how thankful I am to you for being here. ♥♥♥♥♥
I'm feeling infinitely better now [although I've been sick all week with some iffy flu thing, but hey...]
I'm trying to work things out. My mom understands my POV on this now, so it's some improvement. And I've firmly established that I will not, for the next while at least, sing in public. So that's good.
I think I just needed to get everything in order. Oh, and my parents are exponentially kinder to me when I'm feverish and flu-ful xD
And your e-cake was muchos apppreciated. I think your karma went up by exactly 587540939650297342930429570 goodness points! =)
Although it won't make things easy for you for a while I advice you to give it up. Your dad will eventually come around his disappoinment and find out that it was the right thing for you to do
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Thank you so much for your words, they really meant a lot to me and I'm really grateful to you for being here. <3<3
I'm not really sure about what I will do in the long run [having been spared making a final decision by losing my voice this week to a horrible flu xD], but I have established that I will not sing in public for the next little while. I think at least that my mom gets my stance on it right now, so I'm about 33% there [I think?]
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You need to quit. Right now.
*hugs tightly*
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I think I may consider taking an extended break, though. =)
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Although i definitely see the upside to quitting, I've always been adverse to stop so close to the end. You *are* SO CLOSE to university, and thus 'ending your singing career' in the most natural sense.
I totally understand your reasons for wanting to quit right now, and i think they're all completely legitimate, understandable, and most of all, justified, It's just a personal thing, I think, hoping that you'll bear through it and just keep it 'til the end. Because sometime in the future, you may have that sudden pang of passion for singing, and two months extra might be the time to remember that this *is* your last moment, and time to rediscover what you loved about it. Don't leave on a sour note.
Whatever you choose, I'm here for you hun.
<3
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Shall stop butting in, now. *sheepish*
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thanks you.
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Not that I've arrived at a decision yet, but things are looking better than they were last week [although that could be because of that curious bout of sickness going around, that still has me coughing and croaking like a frog. hm, how ironic]
Speaking of irony, WORLD LIT = BULEMIC GAG REFLEXES!!
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Ironically, I have been spared an immediate decision because I fell sick and lost my voice again. Muahaha.
And I will not look at another musical note until after WLs are due.
Maybe I'll end up taking a break until after IB exams are done? *shrug*
Time will tell.
But thanks again, for being here. *huggle*
and get some sleep!! :O
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My honest opinion is: you should stop singing immediately. There's nothing worse than to start hating a precious gift that has been given to you just because you lose yourself to others expectations.
Your voice belongs to you and you alone. Not to anybody else, even your parents. Don't cheapen your gift by trying to sell it to people who couldn't care less for it. Decline singing in public or at other's requests. Cease all singing at once!
Hereafter Sanj, you should only sing when you feel like it. It doesn't matter whether other people appreciate it or not. What matters is that you are able to glory in the sound of your own voice, not because it's your talent or accomplishment, but because it is a beautiful thing and a precious gift in its own right. A voice without heart is worth nothing. It doesn't matter if the whole world praises your talent if you have learned to hate it ( ... )
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I'm feeling infinitely better now [although I've been sick all week with some iffy flu thing, but hey...]
I'm trying to work things out. My mom understands my POV on this now, so it's some improvement. And I've firmly established that I will not, for the next while at least, sing in public. So that's good.
I think I just needed to get everything in order. Oh, and my parents are exponentially kinder to me when I'm feverish and flu-ful xD
And your e-cake was muchos apppreciated. I think your karma went up by exactly 587540939650297342930429570 goodness points! =)
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I'm not really sure about what I will do in the long run [having been spared making a final decision by losing my voice this week to a horrible flu xD], but I have established that I will not sing in public for the next little while. I think at least that my mom gets my stance on it right now, so I'm about 33% there [I think?]
PS: The icon made me giggle! ♥
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Thanks, sweetie. I am glad to be here and even happier if my words helped you a bit.
Hugs,
Momo
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