My Story
Ever since I was little I had a dream. I know it may sound stupid, but it's to be a singer. A lot of people may think, "That's never gonna happen," or, "Why would you think that?" But I believe that it will happen, so I keep chasing my dream.
I would always do these mini-concerts in my room and think I was Madonna or Alanis Morissette, but the truth was that my parents were never really supportive of my dream. The more I wanted it, the more I could not have it. So I decided that I would do whatever it takes to reach my goal, and from that day on, I started a soundcloud account. If my parents found out they would kind of freak out,but they won't because I won't show my face.
But in reality it's not my family that does not want me to; it's the reputation it will give to them and their daughter. That's all that matters to them - their reputation. What people think of them is the most important thing to them.
I still strive to reach my goal and I don't care what they think. Next thing I know, they will be thanking me. I uploaded my first video on my channel and I have had over 500 replays in one day. But sadly nobody knows who I am.
When I was 14, I thought to myself, if I had shown my face, what would my life be like? would I be famous? or would that just solve the mystery of who I am, and stop people from exploring my music because they don't like me personally? But I decided to take a risk and show my face and I did. The result wasn't so bad. I became popular at school and made a lot of friends. But some only wanted to be with me because of my popularity so that wasn't so nice.
Music has taken me through a journey with ups and downs and pros and cons. But in the end, it was all worth it and I learned so much along the way. Now instead of holding concerts in my room, they are held on a stage in front of millions of people.
So really, the message here is to never give up, go with the flow, and follow where life takes you as well as be yourself and express yourself the way you want to. And remember that it's ok so miss some trends while being yourself.
By Z Jaffer
* THIS IS ALL FICTIONAL
