words I never wanted to hear.

Yesterday as I was driving home from work, 

I was belting John Mayer like usual with my windows rolled down.

I thought to myself how content I was.

I turned the corner and saw someone that means a lot to me in the front yard.

I waved but once I got out of the car thought I should run over and say hi..

He seemed happy that I came over, and we started talking about college.

He asked me what I was going to study, and I explained a couple of my options and then told him that I will definitely minor in dance.

He looked at me, confused, and asked why.

He explained that it wouldn't get me anywhere. 

It would be a "waste of time and money"

It won't benefit me or my future family.

Defeated, I ended the conversation and turned to head home.

He didn't think twice about what he said. 

With tears in my eye I walked into my house and bursted into tears while heading down my stairs.

As I sat on my bed and thought about what he had said, and what I've been told my whole life,

I felt completely worthless. 

Something that is meaningful to me.

Something that I have worked for since I was little.

a "waste of time and money"? 

no.

It took me a minute to shake it off, because it came from someone that means so much to me..

but I had heard enough.

Doing what you love is never a waste..

Doing what you have set your head and your heart on will take you as far as you want to go.

All I could do was remember how much I love him,

but remember how much I want to live my life.

Nobody else's. 

I'll prove them wrong,

I promise.