What to do with my Spartan-y self?

Ah, I do miss blogging.

I'm having a wee little crisis of direction lately. I'm currently attending Norfolk State University (Go Spartans!), majoring in Social Work. Now aside from the fact that it feels as though I'll be done in fifty or so years, I can't decide where my heart truly lies. I have a gift and a calling for teens, and I have a heart for "youth in distress"--be it foster children, abused children, struggling teens, teen moms, homeless youth...you get the idea. This is where I've assumed I would go. This is where I wanted to be--working to make things better for the youth that would be the future. But. I have undeniably also always had a heart for the homeless, and impoverished. The spark turned to flame upon meeting Tally and a few others, whose passion including helping people, especially those living in poverty and homelessness. Tally challenged me to open my eyes, and I did. Now, even though Tally and his family have moved away and I no longer have the benefit of his acquaintance, I can't close my eyes. And I don't want to. Meeting Tally, John, and the others was no mistake, and while I can credit these folks for helping hone my direction a bit, the passion has always been there. The curiosity, and the desire to do something. I met and wrote Earl 's story when I was 19 or so, years before I ever met Tally and the Focal Point crew. I find myself now immersed in the photojournalism and stories surrounding nationwide homelessness and wishing I knew how to help. Wishing I knew what to do.

Alas, for now, I know social work is dead-on the right path. I'm just not sure where that path is going to lead.

TaTa for now!

--Cristy

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