K.T.Tran wrote:I agree that she should get a good education and one day be the teacher she always wanted to be.
Though for now I'm sure her being one of Japan's top female idol, if not the #1 female idol as of now, is inspiring others to have big dreams and try to reach them. So her being an idol right now isn't all bad.
Absolutely correct! She's only 20 and has already done amazing things!
K.T.Tran wrote:Aya being a world leader.........thats a bit out there I think.....
She can start by being a leader in Japan by doing things that most idols over there don't do. Thats taking a step......but her being a world leader right now....much to soon
I agree. I brought up Queen Rania not as a direct comparison to Aya now, but as a role model that Aya could follow as she moves forward (hope you are reading this Aya :)). Queen Rania is a 36 year old woman, Aya is only a 20 year old young woman--just barely out of her teens--so no I don't expect her to have the experience or savvy that Rania does.
But I BELIEVE IN HER (and I know you do too) and her potential! We all become what we do. So Aya needs to start doing different things. She needs to start NOW to change the mix--to focus on on her education, and to set her sites on what is really important--and that doesn't necessarily mean being in the world spotlight--but can also mean FAMILY.
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For now I'd like to see Aya spend less time in Nail Queen type promos and MORE time visiting kids at the hospital, championing medical projects (like curing aging and age-related diseases :) ), environmental projects--or whatever SHE feels is important. And of course immediately she should get enrolled in some kind of educational program. She's already getting a very good "world education" through all the experiences she going through that most young women her age never have.
To show you what a fantastic role model Rania is consider that she was born in Kuwait and speaks English as a second language--yet her command of English today exceeds most native speakers. And Rania is an amazingly well grounded individual who believes strongly in family (as I know Aya does). Listen to Rania in HER OWN WORDS (NOT a translation)...
Following the sad passing of His Late Majesty King Hussein, and the ascension of His Majesty King Abdullah, we were faced with enormous responsibilities and challenges. Fortunately, we had had a taste of public life in our roles as Prince and Princess, but still the adjustments to King and Queen were considerable. In fact, we are still learning.
I think we always will. Many people are awestruck by the title of gQueenh, but for me, it is a job that incorporates several roles. Primarily, my duty is to partner His Majesty in his efforts to improve the standard of living of all Jordanians. While respecting our traditions, we are determined to build Jordan into a modern civil society and model for the region by ensuring sustainable levels of economic growth and social development. In addition, I work in areas related to child protection and family safety, womenfs empowerment, the creation of opportunities for youth, and culture and tourism. Daunting? Yes. Impossible? No. In fact, such challenges energize me.
Like a lot of jobs, it is often hard work but, equally, it is varied and interesting and provides privileged opportunities to meet a wide cross-section of society--both at home and abroad.
As a working mother, juggling the demands of the job and four young children is not easy. Like all parents, I strive to achieve the right balance. My official activities take account of the childrenfs school day and their plans and programs, and extensive periods of time on overseas engagements are limited.
Spending a couple of hours each night with the children doing homework or reading to them in bed gives them, and me, a sense of security.
For now, I am cherishing Prince Hashem and this special time at home with my family. Being surrounded by them, grounds me and reminds me of what is important.
WOW! Now THAT is a role model worth following! I wish Aya could become friends with Rania (she COULD you know).
I BELIEVE in AYA UETO! If she gets on the right path now, I CAN imagine 16 years from now her being just as polished, just as educated (Rania only has a Bachelor's degree), and just as influential and well rounded!
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