Why I Plan On Attending More Workshops
For the past 18 months, I have already attended 6 workshops. My very first was about makeup and the other five was about arts and crafts. I go to the same workshop company in Makati because I find the classes much affordable compared to others and I became comfortable around the owners as well because they see me often. Learning a new skill is so much fun for me, especially finding my niche in the art world. I'm a full-time Graphic Artist but you see, I don't know how to draw, sketch, or paint. People assume I'm good at digital painting too but I'm not. I know the fundamentals of design and all, but those were just head knowledge for me. I don't live it.
Let me share a backstory with you — I never went to a regular college and I never had a normal college life. After graduating high school in 2010, I entered a vocational school which is our mayor's program for qualified students from the whole city. They call us scholars because technically, we never paid for anything. Usually, they accept students from public schools but I was one of those rare ones who came from a private school. Most students already knew each other because some of them came particularly from one school and enrolled at the same time.
Attending a vocational school wasn't initially my first choice. I definitely had my own plans while I was in high school for my college but many factors hindered me from achieving those, but the biggest one was financial. My first career choice was to be a choreographer. I wanted to dance professionally, unfortunately, that didn't happen because my mom thinks it's a waste of time, it isn't practical, it's not a lifelong career, and it's only as good as a hobby or ministry. It left me heartbroken because I thought I could become huge one day, choreographing for the big stars.
I never tried rebelling from my mom because I was pretty scared she'll disown me or something for being stubborn, especially with my future at stake. And the fact she's the one paying for my tuition fees, I wouldn't attempt. You'll understand the fear once you have an Asian parent, but then I understand why she convinced me to go there. She and dad separated, and the business was failing. She basically can't afford to pay for my college. She could have told me we can't afford instead.
Same thing when I told her I changed my mind and would pursue Psychology instead. I like to help students with their struggles with school and home matters, decision-making for their future, and in a more serious note, in dealing with bullies and self-harm. But then, you know it, my mom disagreed again because she said Psychology students end up in Human Resources. I don't think she understood how broad the world of Psychology is.
I always knew being a Graphic Artist wasn't the right fit for me. I like the title but the job doesn't give satisfaction and content in my life. You see, I've been with the same company for more than four years doing the same stuff everyday and imagine the dilemma I carry. I had no joy. I became very desperate one day that I tried applying for any job I see, hoping it'll be the right fit but I got rejected everytime. I also thought I can't just leave without a new job at hand so my resignation is still on hold. I'm still lucky I still have a job, though. I kept that in mind.
To answer my title question, attending workshops not only benefit me in a million ways (like a new skill and a new hobby), it gives me joy. I'm slowly getting into the path I really want. I found the path I want to grow in. Eventually, I'll turn this into a business. I'll teach and I'll hold workshops in the future. The missing piece was found and I couldn't be happier now that my mom supports me in what I do. (Hey mom, I could use the support back then! lol)
I read a post on Linkedin (yes, I have one because it was a requirement at the office and I check it almost everyday just in case an opportunity pops up) and it was very timely with what I'm going through. It says:
Be faithful in your job. Do your best in your current assignment. But don't just limit your ability to earn from your job. After work, find ways on how you can earn extra. Find ways on how you can work on your dream. There's just so much opportunities out there for you to create additional streams of income. We are in one of the greatest days to be alive! You are in this world to make a difference and solve a problem only you yourself can do. Go ahead and build your dream. No one else will work as hard at it on your dream than you.
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