i did it .. i got into columbia college of chicago. the greatest art school in my opinion. i doubted myself , and got the greatest reward in return of an acceptance. so happy for myself i was blinded by the other people who weren't. my own mother .. with the excuse of " it's to far " " you can't hack it " " why " ... i sit here now confused and baffled to why she isn't happy for me. why is she holding me back .. why is she being so selfish ? the same question has been running through my mind .. i'm so confused .. i'm still going to chicago , even if she lets me go or not. she has to learn to let me go.