I totally get where you're coming from. I have Asian parents, so it's like whenever I don't do something right, or not their way, I feel guilty. I want them to be proud of me and I want to know that they support me.
But I've been thinking about it too, and sometimes I feel like I'd rather make myself happy instead of being pressured by my parents, because I don't want to be working in a cubicle when I'm 40 and look back on my life and regret not taking those risky opportunities.
It's tough. If you wanna talk/rant, you can email me.
Don't always take my word for it because ultimately it's up to you.
And adding to list of bassists:
-Mike Dirnt (funny story: my friend had a crush on him for a while. Har har har. I always liked Billie Joe.)
-Pete Wentz. Because, he belongs here.
-Chris from Muse, tearing it up on bass! YOU GO CHRIS NO JUST BECAUSE MATT'S JUMPING LIKE A LUNATIC IT DOESN'T MEAN YOU NEED TO JUST DO YO THANG
-Scott Pilgrim (because the movie was fucking epic)
-again, cute guy from school