A Work In Progress.

Oh Blogger, it has been awhile since I have come to you to write, but today, I am doing so.

I sit here, on the balcony that I awoke from today, over looking San Diego, or more relatively, the district of La Mesa. The breeze is cool, and the noise is abundant with cars, the trolley, a saw, and as always the birds chirping away. Last night, and the night before last a couple of us slept outside, not only because we can, but because the weather is right, and it is a place to get away and think.

Friday, it stayed warm, and quiet. Last night, it got crisp, and foggy. I rolled over to the railing, and couldn't see over the edge it was so foggy (exactly like it was at the beach yesterday.. we couldn't even see the water).

The best part about sleeping outside is waking up, to the sunlight, and birds feeling refreshed. It is good right now.

I am now about half way through my semester at Invisible Children. It is a hard time- there are a bunch of questions in my head. Should I return home? Should I apply to stay another semester? What should I do?

My family and friends tell me to come home. My heart tells me to stay. What do I do?

This is the kind of work I want to do with the rest of my life, it may not get you money, but it is so rewarding. As one of my favorite quotes from an Invisible Children video goes, "I am poor, but my life is rich." I don't mind this. I want that.

Being here at Invisible Children ultimately has changed my life, its changed me so much. But, life tells me to go home, continue school, work, get a car, get a phone, etc.. is this really what I want? I have one week to decide. This is called crunch time.

I start school in a week and a half. It's my dream school. I am so excited. Check it out, www.fullsail.edu. This is a school I have always wanted to go to, but, it is in Florida, that is the part that has always stopped me, but it will no longer.

I am very excited to continue my education while studying Web Design and Development for the coming two year- then go in the world and use it, use it for non-profits (its more along the lines of what do.)

I have get to moving now, but as always, I can ALWAYS use support. You can now donate online directly to me by visiting http://invisiblechildren.kintera.org/mysupport/theshawnschmalken

For now.

Shawn.
*This is a picture that Kaitlin (one of my new best buddies) took of me. ;)