Well at least you've got a goal to work towards with ambition and such I'm floating listlessly with the...vague plan of "getting published". *grins* You've got it so much more together and we're all here routing for ya. Sometimes following your dreams doesn't work out...and other times, for those who persue them...they really do come true. I think your parents are just trying to protect you from the fact that any kind of "arts" industry is hard to get into and true talent doesn't always take you where it should. I know you miss their undying support, but you're still their little girl and they'd rather you not try and not get hurt than fail and have to deal with the consequences. Not that that knowledge is particularly helpful when you have such a passion for something and the talent to take you far. Congrats on the CMC by the way I know that is a big deal for you. Hang in there and feel free to rant. We're all ready to listen...and goodness knows we've had enough rants of our own.

oh and if it doesn't work out, the whole music thing...you can live in my cardboard box with me