It certainly has been a while since my last post and I think that's because I have had no idea what to write. I've logged on from time to time hoping that something would come to me that would be worthwhile writing, but nope. My greatest hurdle to over come right now is basically what to do with my future. I'm studying for the LSAT (since my brilliant idea 3 months ago was to go to law school) but as I think about how I could possibly make it work out, it becomes so overwhelming. I know I should have gone right after I graduated from undergrad but with my family falling apart and financial constraints, I couldn't see a clear enough path that would provide me the confidence to move forward. Even right now, the path is so overgrown and rocky, it's intimidating.
I've spoken to a couple of different people hoping someone would give me some advice, but I think what I've been looking for is for someone to tell me what to do. After all, when we can't make up our minds, we look to someone else to make the decision for us, that way, if we fail miserably, it's not completely our fault - but no one can make this decision for me. Luckily my course instructor for the test prep gave me some sound advice: "study hard, take the exam, see how you do, and move from there". Pretty good advice, now why couldn't I come up with that? There's no hurt in applying and if I get in and defer a year, okay...but at least I can say I have options.
My one worry is getting in to the law school of my dreams (or at least close to it...I don't think Harvard is a possibility), and then what? I have responsibilities: rent, car insurance, a full time job, bf.... We would have to give up the apartment, and being in law school full time (part-time is not an option, I've already tried to work that one out) only allows a part time job of 15 hours/week (nerve racking!). I've spoken to the bf about it and while he says we'll work it out, I believe oh, 20% of that.
Another option is working towards my teaching certification. If I can't go to law school, I would really like to teach high school English, but that's an even rougher position to get into. Especially with all the cut backs and economic downfall, are school districts really going to give a job to someone who's working towards the Alternate Route? I think not.
So this is just a quick update, I will try to write a little more in depth and interesting at some point this week.
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