Holidays are ending...just one week and 3 days left. I just feel that this holiday was one of the fastest that I have ever gone through as a student. Maybe it's because of the academics and the like. Well, I've nothing against it, just go with the flow, study, do schoolwork, have some rest and fun here and there. I think this has been one of the more meaningful holidays I've spent. Seeing it's the last time I get to do almost everything, I'm doing them now while I still can. Watching concerts, playing music, going for BBQs, etc. I just began to realise how uncertain my future is. Yes I convinced myself to become a musician, but my parents aren't supportive, the country's economy is most probably not supportive. It makes me wonder if a musical career is viable at all. I had an interest in aviation, now I don't seem to have it. I used to have an interest in maritime, now I don't have it. I don't really like to 'wait and see what happens' because it means that you have nothing to work towards. But now, my parents keep telling me: "Treat music as a hobby, not a profession." It kinda pisses me off when I hear that. Yeah my father is well respected in his field, might be earning big soon, but at what cost: Less time for family. It's not the scenario that I want. I don't think I am and I don't want to be that kind of person. To me, I believe that given a choice, you should always choose something you enjoy doing. Imagine this: Job A: Work 12hrs a day, 6 days a week, frequent overseas work, frequent meetings with clients, pay: $20000/month. Job B: Work 7 hrs a day, 5 days a week, locally based work, socialising, good work environment, meet when you want, pay: $10000/month. Unless you can be a workaholic for your life, I would think Job B is better. Besides, if you're looking for big cash, your paycheque should be out of the question. Because unless you're in Brunei, there's something called income tax. Because it's percentage-based, the higher your pay, the higher your tax-payable. Whats the point working so much more but earning just a miniscule amount more? I leave you to find out where non-taxed money comes from. Back to my point, career options are vast out there, I understand if parents want their child(ren) to take over their business when they retire, but I believe everyone deserves a choice at what they want as a career. So to all my friends out there, it's high time everyone thinks about what you want for your career. It can be anything, as long as you have a passion for it. Pursue it and never falter.

Failure doesn't mean it's over. Failure tests your willingness and strength to become better. Should one's tenacity follow his failure, success should follow too. So don't dream it's over.