Ponder this???

I was laying in bed last night trying be to all hardcore philosophical and what not. It started off that I was pondering on how big of a risk I am taking. Then I started thinking about some of the reactions I have gotten when I tell people that I am going to beauty school. Some shake their heads in disbelief and disapproval, which temporarily pisses me off, while others happily say "good for you! and "that's great!" Regardless, I know that almost all of them think it unlikely that I am going to get to where I want to go, if they care at all. But you know what? I bet every successful person has to deal with that.
Then my mind started to wander even more and from what I can recall, it led me to draw this conclusion: I firmly believe that anyone can do anything they want if they really put their mind to it. Cheesy but true. If you are willing to take risks and give up things, you can do whatever the hell you want. But there is a catch. Everything has its pros and cons. Nothing important can ever be achieved easily and without giving something up. It can be as simple as passing a test. Although you passed the test, you stayed up all night studying and you missed your favorite TV show and the opportunity to spend a night with your boyfriend. Or it could be deciding to take a job across the country that offers amazing pay and excellent benefits, but you must leave your family and friends behind. Obviously missing your fave show and skipping a night with your beau isn't that big of a deal, but picking up and leaving is. Which leads me to say, making major life decisions is never simple. I look at it this way, asking myself, "Am I willing to give up the things that I love for a fairytale ending that is not guaranteed?" I dunno, We'll see. I guess it all depends on the level of strength and desire within. I feel it's important to learn to balance your dreams with reality...just like you have to find a balance between your head and your heart. If I can do that, I think I will get to where I want to be. I don't want to give up too much because like every other 18 year old, more than likely, where I think I want to be now is probably not where I will want to be later. Lock your heart in your head and hold your dreams in your hands.