July 13, 2019 My Friends Think I’m Boring!! Hey Brandon, I love art, reading books, and writing stories. However, whenever I tell people what my hobbies are, they call me boring or say that I’m wasting my life because there are better things to spend money on than art supplies and books. Other people say that I should do a sport instead. I’m tired of people trying to discourage me from doing the things I love most. What should I say to these people? Thanks, Anxious Angsty Artist What’s up Anxious Angsty Artist, You sound like a really cool kid. You have tons of passions, and really interesting ones. Art, books, and stories aren’t boring at all. Take a look around this site – it’s all about art, books, and stories! If it weren’t for art, books, and stories, you wouldn’t even be here asking me for this advice. I’m going to tell you something I learned when I first got into photography. People sometimes discourage you because they have their own idea of what’s best for you. And it’s not always what’s actually best for you – sometimes it’s what’s best for them. Your best friend might tell you to do sports instead of painting because she wants you on her team. Your cousin might tell you to stop writing stories because he wants to write stories; but someone told him it’s not a realistic career path and he’s wasting his time, so he thinks he’s saving you time as well. And your sister might tell you to stop reading so much because you both share a room, and she’s tired of tripping over massive piles of books. All this stuff has one thing in common – it’s all about them! And most of it comes from a good place. That friend wants you on her team because she likes being around you. The cousin who discouraged you because someone told him to be more realistic assumed it’s good advice, and he’s trying to help. And your sister, well, she just wants you to get rid of all your stuff and sleep in a tiny ball on the floor in the corner so it’s like she has her own room. But hey, two out of three ain’t bad! If you remember that most people mean well, it will be a lot easier to say, “Thanks for caring, but I know what I care about – and that’s doing what I like, not pleasing everyone else!” Hey readers, what advice do you have for Anxious Angsty Artist?
Little Artsy Dork says August 31, 2019 at 2:05 pm I know the feeling! This happens to me a lot. If they don’t stop, just ignore them. It’s what you like to do! No one can take that away from you! Just do what you love!
DorkyFan101 says August 31, 2019 at 11:12 am What the heck? I love reading novels,sketching,and writing in my diary or fantasies! You might as well be my twin!
Otaku girl says August 29, 2019 at 9:18 pm I’m Otaku and my friends don’t approve it, but I’ll soon get over it! ;w;
ccp girl says August 29, 2019 at 11:06 am Don’t worry girlfriend. I have been in that same position before don’t let any body tell you what to do. Shine bright like a star that you are
ccp popular says August 29, 2019 at 11:01 am There is no way that you are boring. I love ❤ art reading books and writing stories as well. Don’t worry we are all here supporting you.