I Have A Dream

Dear, Melody.
Never be afraid to dream and you'll go far.

Most of us dare to dream but are apprehensive or simply hesitant to chase them. Some dreams seem so near to grab but yet so far to reach. Some seem just too hard to realise that we choose to ignore them and go after the ones that are more realistic and "normal". However, those dreams will forever be embedded deep down in us that we will never be fully satisfied with life until we can taste the sweetness of those dreams, smell the sweet and aromatic smell of living your dreams and feel the warm sensation of finally getting what you wish for and want all your life. Although some things we desire in life seem impossible to achieve, you'll never know if you never try. Be prepared to face people who will, without you asking, comment on the choice you make. The more they give their "reasonable and logical" thinking, the more dampened your spirit will be. All those doubts and questions will start lingering in your head until finally if you're not strong enough, you'll quit. If you want something so badly, don't let other people's words affect you because believe it or not, if they were in your shoes, they too will chase after their dreams even though those dreams were a million miles away.

Typical comments made by others are:

1. Huh?? Why you wanna be _____??? In Malaysia got no future one you know? You're living in Malaysia leh not US. (or any other countries) Be realistic abit.
2. You sure you wanna be that? Very hard you know? Better think properly. (and they will list out for you endless reasons why you shouldn't follow your dream)
3. Eh, you know or not that course no use one leh.. Many people take that course and end up graduate already no job. 
4. Girls/ Boys (mostly girls because just admit it, humans are very skeptical and sexist) better don't take that course or do that job. Very difficult leh. Girls more suitable to be this and that. (as if  they know what our capabilities are)
5. Why want to take that one? Wait come out from uni your salary will be very little you know?

There are too many common and cliche comments to list so for you who's been through the same thing, you know what I mean. 

When I was little, I thought success was all about making big money, having ginormous house and expensive car. Basically, success meant living life luxuriously. I soon realise that money is not everything and it cannot bring you happiness. Success is not measured by material stuff but about living your dream, chasing after your own happiness. Now that I truly know what success means I don't want to waste my life chasing after papers. When you're dead, you definitely can't bring all those things to your grave and absolutely not up to heaven. I've found my true passion in life and for once in my life I am not going to accept any objections or protests from anyone. So, in a few years time I will follow my dreams and find my own meaning of success and happiness.

I'm proud of my sister that she finally dares to make her dream into a reality. Her life has been a plan made by others all this while and finally she mustered every ounce of confidence she had to break away from the chains and cocoon wrapped around her. Although it is not certain yet that she will get what she wants, at least she has the courage to try. Everybody dares to dream but not everybody has the courage and determination to chase after their dreams. Here's to you, Jo.

A piece of good and wise advice from my relative was to close your eyes for 5 minutes and see what is/are the thing/s you want in life. So, close your eyes now. What do you really really want?

XOXO,
Melody.