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[jamiebell]

I'm feeling sorry for myself again. I feel compelled to do this now and then, particularly when I receive my grades. I suppose I have nobody to blame but myself; after all, I skipped a lot of class and neglected my homework. Nevertheless, it's always a slap in the face. I can't help doubting my abilities as an up-and-coming lawyer. Me? A lawyer? No

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[moonchyld1]

law school is such an intense process, and from what i can gather most every feels the way you are now many times throughout the process...

i know i decided 3 years ago that i wasn't ready for the committment that it takes to do it, and never sent in those applications.. it takes a lot of dedication and determination to even get there in the first place, and if you've made it to that point, chances are you will succeed.

best of luck! :)

[jamiebell]

I often wonder what my life would've been like if I'd forgone law school and taught English in China instead - a lot easier, I'm certain. But for the people that I've met, namely my boyfriend, given the opportunity I wouldn't do it over again. I hope that eventually I can look back upon this experience with a sense of fulfillment - not regret.

Thanks for the words of encouragement! :)

[moonchyld1]

yeah funny you should say that... i'm thinking i will take 2 years comming up to travel--6 months in the beginning, a year teaching in korea, then 6 months in the end...

but i'm a firm believer that things happen for a reason, and if you are meant to teach in china you will, but in the mean time you are obviously meant to be here... :)

[jamiebell]

How I envy you! I'm fairly certain that the path I've chosen will not allow me to take the journey that I've always dreamed about. It's unfortunate that most people don't have the luxury of having both a career and the ability to travel. Eventually, I hope to see and do everything that I desire, but it'll take time - and I'm impatient! :)

[anonymous]

Your going to be a Great Lawyer one day. All this work and fighting with your emotions is worth it. I remember having retained an attorney for an auto accident I had. He found himself getting very emotional on closing arguments and actually had to stop for a moment. That isn't something your supposed to do....is show some emotion. I could feel his support for me and realized that we're all human. How was he to convey how important it was to win my case....and he did just that. I got everything I asked for and then some

[jamiebell]

Yeah, I seriously need to stop doubting myself. This whole law-school experience has been a serious blow to my self-esteem. I've never, ever, EVER been less confident about my abilities. Ever. And I know that the more that I tell myself that I can't do it, the less I'll be able to; it's a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Hey, thanks a lot for the kind words; I appreciate it! *Muah* :)

BTW, how's the job??