Told my parents over dinner about how I wish to shift away from freelancing and focus on starting some serious work, they seemed supportive of my decision. Ever since I cleared up my freelance work and revealed my unclear future career plan to my family, they had been offering me advices/assistance – my brother forwarded me a link about a program that helps start-up design companies collaborate and market their designs; my sister (often) saved newspaper articles of local design stories for my inspiration; and my parents asked if I needed seed money to start a company. I should have saved enough seed money for what I’m setting out to do, and I wouldn’t feel comfortable taking money from my parents even if I needed it.
The fact is, my parents have already helped me a lot by being financial independent themselves, it means that I’m free to pursue whatever I desire without worrying about winning bread for my family. Actually, this has always been the environment I was raised, my parents have always kept me out from worrying about family finances and adequately providing all of my needs, and they’ve always allowed me to freely choose what I wish to study and do. I’m thankful for a supportive, trusting, and loving family.
At this age, I really think I should shift from being a burden to becoming more responsible to my family. Now if only I’m more clear about what I want to do as a career…
Finished my first painting for the current oil painting course, not too satisfied, but I don’t seem to care as much now. I’m still very much enjoying the process – the weekly 2-hour worry-free and quiet time with just me and the canvas.
The new term of oil painting class finally started after weeks of holidays. My instructor seemed to have gained even more followers, the class is especially packed this term, we even had to bring in an extra easel from the next door classroom.
