She Dreams in Fabric

For as long as I can remember I dreamed of being a designer. Nothing inspired me more than piles of fabric lying in a colorful mess. To me being a designer was never about the fame, the glitz or the glamour. It was always about expression and of making others happy.

I have been asked many times the reason why I aspire to make clothes for a living, and most of them believe it's the lifestyle. Well no, not exactly. To explain my reason, let me ask you a question. Do you remember that dress you wore on your 16th birthday, the one you picked out, the one that made you feel special while you were surrounded by all your friends as they sang happy birthday in unison? Do you remember the dress you got married in? The one that made your eyes sparkle with joy as you made your way to your partner? Do you remember that shirt your mom picked out for you to wear to your first day at your new office? Take a look at it. Go on.. I'll wait...

It brings back memories doesn't it? And a big toothy smile along with it. That is why I want to make clothes. It is simply because clothes have the power to take you back to the day you wore it; to act like a time machine.

I passed out of school this year and the hurdle of applying to colleges lie before me like a mountain. It seemed like the easiest choice when I was younger. I knew exactly what I would do, where I would be in 10 years and how my life would turn out. All I wanted was to grow up and be of age where I could make my choices. But here I am now, the choices lying before me and it isn't as easy as I hoped it would be. It is with a heavy heart that I came to the realization that I am no longer a child who can simply dream in fabric, and that I must now think practically.

The point I am making right now is simple. I have a dream, an ambition. One that inspires me and probably will for a very long time. But it isn't an easy path to delve into. My parents worry about my future and I find myself in a tricky situation. To defy my parents and follow a path that is uncertain or to be the good girl who takes their word and lives a life she doesn't care for.

But here's the catch... You are never too old to dream and dreams with passion is what you are destined for. I have agreed to my parents and I am preparing for a degree in what they deem stable. But I am still hopeful for a future, where I am doing what I love.

Here's what I hope you take away,

1. Dream on and dream big. No one can stop you there. They may tell you to stop building castles in your head but pay no heed. Do it. Dream.

2. Hold onto what you dream for and let it carry you along. You will cross paths with a chance, an opportunity to bring your dream to fruition as long as you hold onto it.

3. It's easy to lose hope when you are put in a situation where your choices have the ability to make drastic changes. So just remember.

Things always get better, if it isn't better now, then it simply isn't the end.

I hope with all my heart that whatever you dream for, comes your way.

That's all for now,

Lots of Love,

The Invisible Wordsmith.