Oh gosh, i hope don't get into trouble talking about something else here...
So i guess that's what it means being Asian huh? Both of us having the same fates. I did badly in school too, and almost got thrown out of the house when my dad gave the ultimatum - art or a diploma for a real job. But having come to this far in life, i'd say do their calling first - finish your degree, get a job that pays well (while you're still drawing that is!), build your finances and then get down to your passion. That's what i did 5 years ago...actually SARS and economic downturn forced me to take art professionally..kekeke.
Anyway, that's that...i'm ending 'ere!
Sorry for the digress folks!