Just as is in the media, Haiti is still largely on my mind. In recent days it has become a topic of issue in which a couple of my acquaintances have pushed to participate, hands-on, in some way. I am envious of their “go-get’em” confidence, stride, and ability to make some calls and potentially wind up in a catastrophic foreign country for volunteer purposes. You all know by now that I want to be one of those people – and who knows what I might end up doing.

For right now, it is clear that the state of the country is left best in the hands of government and non-profit immediate aid officials who are professional, qualified individuals in the line of work that they perform. But perhaps in a month or so Haiti will need volunteers – people to pick up the peaces and work towards a rebuilding effort. I want to be there. It is an immersion experience that will change your life forever, and you will never know what is outside of our shallow, boxed-in every day lives unless you go out and make a change – find that Francois within you that alters your cookie-cutter lifestyle. No matter your field of profession, this can change your outlook on everything. Also, remember to wear red on Tuesday, January 19 to show your awareness and support for Haiti.

So, I pose a question to you.