WOW! Thanks for the replies guys! It really means a lot! ;D
@bear1515 - I'm not sure what advice I can give you on coming out. As you read in my post, I tried to come out to my dad once and he didn't even believe me. Ever since then I've done nothing. I suppose if I were you I'd take into consideration just how much my parents are open to this kind of stuff. If the general opinion in your country is that being gay is bad, then it wouldn't be surprising if your parents stay the same way. If they're pretty open, however, and have supported you all the way through your ups and downs in life, tell them. Make sure it's serious and organized. Make them both sit down on the couch, turn off any distractions and sit in front of them and say what you have to say!
And remember - even if they don't accept you, don't let that pull you down! Stay with people who love you the most and with whom you feel the best!!!
And another thing - tell your friend that you like him as soon as possible. If he is a close friend of yours he will support you and be with you even if he is straight. Even if he eventually decides to change his mind and wishes to no longer be your friend because of your sexual orientation LET IT BE! Your true friends are the ones around whom you can be 100% yourself.
@hean - Thanks hean! I'm hoping for just that. I am actually rather confident in my abilities (photography, image editing, cinematography, videos and video production) and I really hope I will be able to find a part time job to help out with paying this and that. ^_^