14. what is acting

The school year ended without fanfare; middle school finally ended. Graduation day was hosted by Brian, the arrogant kid who consistently scored the highest grades among all the graduates, but his pompous attitude made him unbearable.

"School is the home that educates and teaches us to be better children, the study we shared with our teachers throughout the journey is demanding and tough, but life is often demanding and tough. Thank you to my classmates, my teachers, and all those who allowed me to become who I am today," Brian Jones declared.

It must be stated that these educational institutions have a stronger sense of belonging than others in other countries, but that doesn't necessarily make them better. It's almost as if Americans, from a young age, teach their children through structured studies and schools that effort leads to success, and it's worthy of celebration. It reminds me of Pink Floyd's song "Another Brick in the Wall."

A small catwalk adorned with photos. And some gossip about the parent meeting, where they discussed their children's pride and the next steps to take in high school and the web of relationships that come with it. Private schools are miles ahead of public schools in terms of education, order, and the implementation of various courses and academic approaches.

My next school, the beautiful Notre Dame High School, had excellent academic programs in the arts. My focus would solely be on theater and the necessary courses to advance a year. However, my deal with my father ended after the school assistant mentioned the difficulty and requirements for such a leap. Jumping two grades is typically challenging, and in extraordinary cases, one is more than enough for precocious children who often prefer taking some college courses on weekends while attending school during the week.

Why acting? Why so passionately pursue the world of the arts? It's for the love of chasing something you consider unimaginable. Movies have a certain vibe that everyone feels at some point, whether it's shedding tears at the end of a film, bursting into laughter during a comedy, experiencing drama in a series, or being intrigued by performances that inspire you to attempt something you never thought possible—life stories with delightful morals.

We all enjoy lying down and dreaming about more pleasant futures. That's what an actor does—provide comfort amidst daily struggles. In the end, it's a grand production chain that builds from the bottom up and ignites people's hearts.

-Congratulations, my dear child, - said my grandmother with her white hair. She still clashes with my father, especially after he mentioned forcing me to study business administration at the very least. Her attitude has improved slightly.

Life courses have changed, and I don't blame her. From a young age, I was always curious, but my father was a stubborn and harsh man who didn't allow me to pursue education beyond high school. He arranged a marriage for me in 1925 when I was eighteen.

After years of a difficult relationship, he had three children. One of them became a cattle rancher. He has made some progress in recent years, but nothing significant. He earns enough to live a good life. Jeffrey Carsen is the oldest. The middle brother died while serving in the Vietnam War, a forbidden topic within the family. The grandmother still holds resentment against the military for the death of her 21-year-old.

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Lastly, there's my father, the youngest by far, Thomas Carsen. He was fortunate enough to be born with the ability to pursue his dreams and spread his wings. There's a family feud between him and his older brother over leaving the family cattle business. The grandfather retired ten years ago but, in his boredom, decided to work as a mechanic for a few hours to keep his mind occupied. The years take a toll, just as he never imagined.

-Thanks, Grandma, - Billy said.

Why the long face? -asked Clarke, a classmate.

-I'm feeling discouraged. I hate these kinds of ceremonies, -he replied.

-I understand, buddy. Wearing this gown is unbearable in this heat, - said Clarke.

-We only have a few more grades to go, and then we'll be free from obligations, - Clarke said.

-I'm going to Notre Dame High School next year, - Billy said.

-Where's that? - asked Clarke. - Well, buddy, I didn't think about high school. I think I'll just go to the one closest to home if I have a good SAT score. My parents will understand my choices, -Clarke said.

-Oh, you still dream of venturing into the world, - he asked.

-Yup, a road trip across all the states, not worrying about anything other than gas, food, and meeting women, -Clarke smiled.

-You don't even know how to drive, -Billy told him.

-I'll learn next summer, that's not a problem, - Clarke said cheerfully.

-Where did you get the idea of traveling through all the states? - Billy asked.

-From my brother. He's an NFL player for a mid-table team. During his winter break, he takes me on a tour of California. Those are the best days of my life—feeling the wind on my face, going to big cities where you don't know anyone, - Clarke said.

-How will you make a living? - Billy asked.

-I don't know that either, - Clarke said.

Billy smiled. -I hope you figure it out. You know, European travelers make money by working part-time wherever they go. They save enough and move on to the next place. Some acquire skills and become street performers, you know, juggling magic tricks, or singing, - Billy told him.

-Wow, sometimes you seem to know a lot, -Clarke said.

-How's your dream of becoming an actor going? Is that why you chose Notre Dame? - Clarke asked.

-That's one of the reasons I'm pursuing it. The other is my family. I must be someone in life apart from an actor and artist, - Billy said.

-That sucks, - Clarke said.

In his previous life, he always had support and blamed his mother for all the obstacles he faced. She never achieved any promotion and could only manage to avoid being homeless. The terrible job and countless sleepless nights made him resent every decision he made.

In his previous life, they begged him to study architecture and help in the family friends' business. His stubbornness took him on an irreversible journey. If there's love, there are ways to make things work. Dreams aren't excellent substitutes for anyone.

Now, he has the unwavering support of his father for his art, as he has shown talent, money, and business opportunities, If he were to develop similarly to his previous life, he would be forced to follow the path already laid out by Thomas. His family deemed earning money through fabricated fame distasteful. His father gained recognition for his performance as a lawyer but is still criticized for his relationship with Billy's mother, who is of South American origin.

His father's conservative mindset is somewhat diminished, but he still thinks like a utilitarian, where benefits reign supreme, and he refrains from taking actions he deems useless.

That's why he understands that after turning 21, he'll have to make his own decisions. Under the oppressive behavior of his family, all his choices will be suppressed.

-Congratulations, Billy, - his father said.

-Thank you, Dad, - Billy replied.

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