Who says childhood dreams have to fade with parenthood? For actress and mom Jessy Mendiola, ballet has always been a dream, and she's still dancing toward it.
Jessy recently took to Instagram to reveal the start of her journey as a ballerina, enrolling in adult ballet classes to realize her childhood dream. The 31-year-old actress posted a mirror selfie in black tights, a fitted leotard, and pointe shoes.
“I’ve decided to chase an old dream of mine. When I was younger, we couldn’t afford ballet classes. I remember watching other kids in their ballet outfits during a class at a dance studio in a mall in Makati. I kept telling myself, ‘One day, magagawa rin kita,’” she recounted in the caption.
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“Here’s to trying new things no matter how old (or late) you are. The most important thing is that you’re happy and still willing to learn after all these years,” emphasized Jessy.
Jessy also expressed her enthusiasm about dancing with her daughter, Isabella Rose, in the future.
She wrote, "As a ballerina momma tayo ngayon, I can’t wait to dance with my little Rosie."
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Pursuing Childhood Dreams as Parents and Adults
Childhood dreams are pure reflections of one's deepest passions, untouched by practicality or societal norms. For adults, pursuing these dreams can lead to profound personal fulfillment, reconnecting them with their truest selves.
Meanwhile, for parents, chasing these dreams becomes a dual joy: a personal victory and an inspiring example for their children, showing the importance of resilience and staying true to one's heart.
Balancing dreams with parenting can be challenging, but incorporating passions into daily life through part-time projects or hobbies makes it possible.
Jessy’s new journey reminds us that even if pursuing our dreams feels out of reach due to financial constraints, lack of time, or other factors, putting them on hold doesn't mean abandoning them. By keeping our dreams in sight and working towards them when circumstances allow, we create a path to eventually achieving them. Our dreams are worth parking temporarily, not leaving behind.
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