What's Your Passion

[candygirl]

I've been doing a lot of soul searching lately trying to figure out a lot of things but mainly my career. I am a recent graduate with a B.S. in Family and Child Studies. I'm currently in graduate school pursuing a Master's in Public Administration. I know that I'm blessed to be in the postion that I'm in right now and I thank God for it everday. However I feel like this may not be my ultimate calling. I'm the only one in my family who has made it thus far and I don't want to dissappoint anyone. I sometimes think about not continuing but I don't want to seem like a failure in the eyes of my family, peers, church members, etc. Everyone has a lot of faith in me to do the right thing, which is go to school, get a couple of degrees, and have a career.

I've always had a passion for hair. I've always wanted to go to cosmetology school, get my liscence, and eventually open up my own salon and day spa. My mother has discouraged this since I first mentioned it in high school. For some reason people seem to think that this profession isn't acceptable. I really don't understand it.

As of right now I've decided that I would continue my Master's program but I want to go to cosmetology school as well. Maybe after I work a couple of years and save enough money my dream will come true. On the other hand I don't want to spend two years of my life in school for something I really don't want to do.

My question for you all is this. What is your passion? Have you ever thought about it? If you could do anything you wanted to do without worrying about money or what people thought about it, what would you do.

Also, have you ever been in my position. Any words of encouragement, advice, or comments are welcome.