Living

much of society seems to think there is a 'right' way to live life. a formula. finish school, go to university, climb the career ladder, get married, settle, buy a house, have children, have granddchildren, retire, die. it's strange that something so outdated is so widely spread. i was told i would never become a photographer if i didn't finish school. people my own age sometimes ask, why are you acting like an adult when you're so young? shouldn't you be out partying and actually being a teenager? because there is a right way to be the age you are! well i guess i am a rebel by not being rebellious then. isn't it all ridiculous? sometimes i think about this and ache to be brave and push aside my fear. and so i'm going to be loud about what i'm passionate about, even if i'm not supported.

- Nirrimi, www.weliveyoung.blogspot.com