Since I had no classes today and I had no plans either, I went to Vivo City to spend my afternoon there and yes, I went there alone. Another little adventure of cessy. Haha, I'm really used to going places and doing things alone now and honestly, it isn't that bad. I get to have time alone to think and do what I want. Anywayyy, I went for a quick shopping spree since H&M and Cotton On had major sales *yayyy*. Afterwards, I spent the rest of the time inside a cafe doodling. There were a lot of people around and I tried drawing the people around me. I started observing each's face and I've realized that I never really did give much attention to detail. Each person's features are totally unique and it was actually amusing for me to try & capture that and put it on paper. It was fun and I plan to do it again some time again :)

How Society Thinks

This is a short poem that I've discovered on the internet and it just stuck to me. Growing up, my parents enrolled my siblings and I in various extra curricular activities such as drawing classes, guitar lessons, dance lessons, math classes, cooking classes ( every class which I reallyyy enjoyed, especially drawing and cooking hehehe food) However, I cannot help but to notice that once we grow up... arts, play, and anything not related to business, mathematics, science, and technology are "quietly" shunned. Some say that following a career path in the field of arts may seem absurd because it isn't a "real" job. It's just play. Sure you'll have fun but you'll just end up starving in the streets.

I honestly think that this mentality should change. Yes, our technology is indeed ever evolving, times are indeed much harder and money is of greater importance now. However, the arts shouldn't be neglected and above all, it shouldn't be taken lightly. The arts represent our story of who we are, what we've been through, and what we are looking forward to. It isn't just an expression of an individual, but of a whole community.

Fortunately, I am very blessed to have parents who are very much open-minded and they support me with the choices I had, and will take. I plan to change this mentality and show the world how the arts shouldn't just be set aside. Let's take this one step at a time, shall we?