Add Up Articles Directory | Free Articals | New Articles Daily

Many says that I am so blessed and lucky because I came from a wealthy and well-known family. And then I’ll ask myslef, am I really lucky? My father owns a multi-billion company and my mother is a diplomat. The good thing about being a son of the one of the most respected and famous personalities is that I get all the attention and sympathy I want, I can buy any material things that goes beyond my needs and people who have no idea of being like methinks I can do whatever I want to do. But afar from any luxury or good life that I can obtain because of my status is the fact that I would never have the chance to decide on my own.
Since I was a kid I already love arts particularly pottery. My grandfather has a collection of vases made from pottery that he used to collect since he was in his early adulthood. I’ve been smitten by pottery when I saw a particluar antique vase in my grandfather’s study room. I really admired the custom design of the vase, although its old, the vase is still appealing in the human eye. That day, I am sure that I like to learn pottery. I researched anything about pottery. Its history, origin, I invested on books about pottery, I even read about antique pottery and I have kept pictures of products made from pottery that I had found from several pottery books. I started to make my own designs which made me love pottery more, I use to have a mini room inside my room where the vases I made are displayed.
When I was about to enter college, my father freaked out because I told him that I would not pursue management (the course he wants me to take up) instead, I am going to an art school abroad. He immdiately disagreed when I said to him my plans and even threaten me that he’ll never support me if I choose arts rather from what he wants. I know what he meant upon saying “he would not support me” it means he would not support me emotionally and financially. And there would be the possibility that he might never consider me as his son. Its very easy for my dad. He can do everything, he is like a God living here on earth. I understand him. I am the only one he’s counting to upon taking over his company someday. But I really can’t do what he wants. I do not want to fail him even more that is why I do not want to put myself where he wants me to be. I stand on my decision and left for abroad. I never heard anything from my father again. My grandfather is the one who helped me to study pottery there and after 5 years I become more skillful in pottery. I may not have any degree, I know I had made the right decision.
I came home expecting that my father is still mad at me. But I was surprised when he hugged me tight the moment I stepped in our house while saying “I miss you son”. He said that I am more important than any business he have and he would do anything just to have me back. I was really happy that my father had found it in his heart to forgive me. At least I don’t have any burden for disobeying him five years ago. It was a very memorable for both of us that I would not trade for anything in this world. Being away from home is a very hard, but knowing that you have a family who’s willing to support and care for you make worth it all.