What would you give up?
Being someone who’s always been interested in the arts
field, I feel that there’s always been a strong presence of expressing my
emotions, ideas and my opinions. Unlike bankers, scientists, accounts or
doctors; people who are artists, designers, and all fashion related professions
have such a strong passion and are just so married to their careers. Not to say
that the formers professions aren’t passion-enable options, but I just feel
that anyone who works in the arts career has stronger emotions and more so….for
a lack of a better word; “artsy” about their jobs.
I’ve seen countless facebook statuses and photos updates
from my arts friends about what they did in class and/or work for that day,
more so than any of my other friends from other fields of school and work. I think
that’s perfectly fine to be proud of your work and I love seeing my friends’
work and their creative ideas.
But that’s not where I’m getting at; what I want to address
is what are you willing to sacrifice?
So since us artsy peeps are always so passionate and
attached to our careers (because for some of us, it means travelling around the
globe and learn about the newest and most fabulous arts, and for some of us it
is about the people we meet along the way.) is it possible for us to make a
sacrifice or any sacrifice in regards to our careers. I’ve recently had the
unfortunate opportunity to choose; I was dating a great guy from hundreds of
miles away and it started out great but eventually it took a toll on both of
us. Between school, work, filming and extra photo shoots on the side, I just
had no time to commit; and with what the future holds for me upon graduation is
just uncertain, I’ve decided to end the relationship. And then it got me
thinking: what would I do if this same situation happens once I’ve already
graduated and working well on my way towards my career. Would I pick my career
or love?
What would we artsy people do? Pick whom you love over what
you love, or would you rather pick what you love over whom you love? It’s
always been clear to me that I would pick career over love; but that was back
in my juvenile years and I didn’t really know what being in a relationship
meant. However, I was so blessed to have met and be in a relationship with such
a great guy I was quickly changing my mind. In the end, I still picked my
career and my future but I’m still looking back and asking myself the “what if?”
question.
So really really dig deep down and ask yourself, if you were
in a situation where you absolutely have to choose between your career or your
love, what would you choose? You might surprise yourself.
-FCD
