I DONT have patience for THIS!!?

Question:

I DONT have patience for THIS!!?

acting!
maybe I would like to write? But,
I would like secruity in terms of jobs and "chedda".

what career path could I take?

Im interested in the arts but still feel its important to get a good career. I feel like Im competeing with family and friends who have done well in life, I dont really want to be the one actor whose starving and poor amongst relatives who went to college on scholarships and earn 3.8 GPA's. Thats all my mom ever tells me, and I get no support. I dont want to pursue something I get no support for. I dont need that extra pressure.

But if I turn my back on arts, I feel like Im missing out on something that could have been huge for me.
I dont know how to snap out of it. I feel embarassed to say I like acting but yet still think about it. I wonder if Im starrstruck and if I am actually serious. I've never acted before, and havent played an instrument in years!

HOW DO I GET OUT OF THIS MESS!?
HOW DO I SNAP OUT OF IT ENTER THE REAL WORLD?

im scared

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: You stick your foot in the water and see how it feels. Your never going to know if you want to pursue a career in a field that you not actually in until you give it a try. Acting on the surface looks like a tremendous amount of rewarding fun. In actuality it's a lot of hard work that once you get involded with you may not feel it's worth the effort.

If you do try it and like it then what? I would suggest pursuing both avenues at the same time. Take courses that would prepare for both career paths until you make up your mind. Even if it means graduating with a double major. It will take you later and cost more money, but until you are comfortable with a decision it keeps your options open. You can even pursue an acting career while employed elsewhere. You'll eventually hit a crossroad when you'll know which way to go.