A Life Planned for Me

So many things happened to me recently that I don't know where to start. Actually, of course I know where to start. It all started with year 11 subject selections.

At first I had no idea. People started talking about it ages ago, and for me, well... I kinda evaded the subject. The thought of planning the future never appealed to me, especially as I have no interest in anything practical that I cab go down the career path of. It wasn't until this week that I finally started thinking about it. What should I do? What can I do? What is there to do?

You see, what ended up as the real problem never once crossed my head. I've always thought that I would have too little things I want to do, because there's nothing I like apart from the creative type of subjects like textiles. But no, what happened was the exact opposite. I had too much. I personally wanted to do legal studies, Chinese and textiles, which I thought would be perfect. Not too stressful, I like everything, and if anything clashes I'll just go with biology.

But my mum's interference changed it all. I was suddenly overwhelmed with decisions and plans made for my life by someone else. You know the saying that asian parents can force you into doing things, well I think i'm beginning to get a gist of it...

Basically, long story short, after much arguing and crying, I finally put down my choices 4 hours 47 minutes before the deadline. Legal studies, chemistry and Chinese. My mum also wanted me to replace legal with economics, but seriously i cannot cope with two subjects that i have no interest in. So there is only one change, but considering that textiles was the one I wanted to do the most, it was a pretty heartbreaking decision. You never realise how precious something is until you lose it. For the first time in my life. I completely agree with this statement. So to the boys and girls out there, enjoy your life while you can.