I'm starting to freak out a little bit now that I've:
- enrolled in and paid for my fashion design course;
- sent a letter of resignation to my employer;
- told everyone all about it.
I really hope it all works out. *deep breath*
I never thought I'd take advice from Brad Pitt (I mean, c'mon), but I love this bit from The Curious Case of Benjamin Button:
What I think is, it’s never too late, or in my case, too early, to be whoever you want to be. There’s no time limit. Start any time you want. Change or stay the same. There aren’t any rules. We can make the best or worst of it. … I hope you make the best. I hope you see things that startle you. Feel things you never felt before. I hope you meet people who have a different point of view. I hope you challenge yourself. I hope you stumble and pick yourself up. I hope you live the life you wanted to, and if you haven’t, I hope you start all over again.
When I watched that scene, my heart skipped a beat. Those were the exact words of encouragement I needed. (Kudos to The Sassy Kathy and By Teresa Wu for the quote!)
Photo credits: http://finallyseeing.tumblr.com
CONGRATULATIONS! I am so envious of you going to do fashion design, I've always dreamt of doing that. I'm sure it'll be more than ok, it'll be great ;)
ReplyDeletexx
PS> Love the quote too! Must watch that movie...
oh my god i needed this post too! although i haven't yet enrolled etc. in uni, i know it is coming in a matter of days and i am freaking out wondering if i've made the right choice, what will happen ant uni, and whether me and my friends will be able to survive not being together every day ... ah!
ReplyDeletethat quote is fabulous though, and the movie is just lovely, don't you think? so much better than the book. :|
XXX
sending more encouragement your way, everything will work out great, following your dream is the best thing ever ;) keep us posted about your course,you're carrying out a little dream of mine for me, i'm so excited for you! x
ReplyDeletewow, what a post. and what an inspiring quote from benjamin button! it's so exciting, though, isn't it? thinking about the fact that you're really taking life into your own hands and doing what you want with it, really following your heart...i need to do that more often, too! thanks for the encouragement :)
ReplyDeleteWahoo! This is terrific news! Do we get to say 'we knew you when...?'
ReplyDeletethe hardest part is that letter of resignation---I HATE writing those, even though it always means you're moving on to bigger and better things!
and speaking of change...when do we get to see pics of your haircut. has it happened yet?
everything will work out fine! :) sure, they'll be some tough spots along the way, but that's all part of the process :) best of lucky in all you do!! & congrats!!
ReplyDeletei think i'll say it once more: it'll be okay :)
xoxo,
La C.
Everything WILL be okay! I believe that if you're passionate about something, it will always find its way to you and you can be happy. Good luck with your studies!
ReplyDeletewow. you just made Benjamin Button not such a bad movie after all, knowing that it meant something to someone I know. (I was in the Bill Simmons "Benjamin Snooze Button" camp).
ReplyDeletei thought that period of the movie just looked like an ad for Benetton or GAP or some brand like that.
if all else fails, at least you can party it up with us =)
Wow, congratulations! Where are you going to study fashion design? :)
ReplyDeleteAwww sweetie, you are so brave! You've done so well. There is nothing truer than telling you - it will be ok! xx
ReplyDeleteHow exciting!! Congrats! and... it will be okay!
ReplyDeleteWow, congratulations on having the will and courage to take such a leap! I'm SURE everything will be ok :)
ReplyDeleteNow you've made me want to watch that movie.
xo
Wow, such an inspiring quote. Thanks so much for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteEverything will be wonderful. You'll see...
ReplyDeleteYou're taking fashion design!?! Wow, I am so excited for you! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is so exciting, I'm happy for you! I'm sure if you continue to follow your heart and be inspired by quotes such as the one you posted, you can't go wrong. Or if you do, you'll be able to pick yourself up again and do it over :)It's true that too many times, the emphasis on succeeding at the first time, choosing the right job rightaway, or finding the one and only perfect love and sticking with him. We should all be allowed to change our minds.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure it feels great to be moving forward! Keep your head high - you will do great!
ReplyDeleteoh wow!!!! Good for you!!!! i think it's going to be a whirlwind ride.. good luck to you in the fashion biz
ReplyDeleteIt's always a little scary to break away from the comfort zone and do something different - but I'm sure you'll see that it was worth it, and that, yes, it was okay. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteHi Irma!
ReplyDeleteLet me firstly say that you blog is such an enjoyable read/watch and it makes my days at work all the more interesting :)
And secondly, a HUGE and BIG congratulations on breaking away from the "norm" and following your passion! Well done - I really look forward to seeing your work !
a great quote. i quit my job and returned to school 3 years ago now, and though it has been a difficult road, it was and is the best decision i could have made. congratulations, it's a big step.
ReplyDeleteyou'll love it.