i wonder

Sometimes, i really wonder, is working on my very own portfolio also part of taking shortcuts. Nope, i've not started creating a portfolio on my works but i've always been training on my skills by making bookmarks and cards... and now, i'm trying to do something which is much much more than that. i've been working on my skills for 2 straight years and now, i can confidently say that i'm ready to create my very own portfolio of my works to bebefit myself. I remember Vanessa once told me that if i were to go for a design course especially Design course, it's very important for me to create my very own portfolio with my works in it as it'll benefit me to get into a design course very very easily because they sees your work and your potential in that very course compared to ppl who got high marks without any of their own works. But well... some how i don feel i'm taking shortcut tho i do not have interest in studies. Or is it, i'm trying to be rebellious and naive because i'm stuck in my own believe? Oh well...