Tag: Law School

Writing

March 7th 2018

Nothing but a lot of writing.

Oh, and passed biology with an A average in both the main course and the lab.

Started ‘Environmental Science’ today. Had to post a ‘getting to know you’ thing for the new class and kind of reaffirmed my reasons for doing all of this and continuing off to law school. With my current grades, I’ll be able to have my pick of schools to go to. Wow, never thought I’d ever say that. 

That said, I have to incorporate more LSAT study into my daily rotation. On that, I’ve been slacking.

Then again, after the darkest couple of weeks I’ve ever had in awhile, coming into this ‘light’, writing again and doing well in school is a pleasure. It’s just a matter of getting back on the horse, sort of speak.

Toastmasters Round II

January 18th 2018

So, I finally went. 

Stayed through the whole meeting, as a matter of fact.

Wasn’t a laborious task as I made it out to be. Walked over to the library, probably got caught on camera to a live news program in the process. There was a big city hall meeting happening in the connected auditorium to where Toastmasters was holding a meeting. FYI: they’ve been closing Walmarts in this area lately (Sams club and a local Walmart Market). 

Ironic, no?

Totally different topic that has nothing to do with me.

I got to the meeting a little early, was welcomed by the president very warmly. They even remembered me and was happy I came back. So, yes, I felt a little bit like a heel (old term. Look it up)

Though I didn’t speak, I planned to. I asked the president for my next steps since I’m starting over and she was happy to help. In return, they have an open house coming up and a few events and I said I would volunteer. 

I promise to not be a dick and actually show up.

In other news, I’ve started the official LSAT private study process. 

Last year, it was skimming through and getting a feel for the test. This year, for a few hours scheduled each week, I’m focusing on how the methodology of each part of the test and taking practice versions weekly to get my head into the game. 

To do this, I’ve plucked every LSAT study book from the library and whatever I can find online for free. I cannot afford the $2,000 study courses available out there.

The logic games can jumble up my mind quite a bit but I’ve done well WITHOUT understanding how they work; I can do even better once I read up on everything I can.

Regular school work is still on track. No issues. GPA stable at 4.0. Fucking amazing. I’ve never done this well before. I’m looking up law schools (Emory Law, for instance.) They require a 165 LSAT score and a 3.75 GPA. All I have to do is keep this steady for two years more. This is why I’m studying the LSAT early — regularly. Magic number I’m shooting for is 170 (180 is the top).

I’ve been taking advantage of all the university’s resources for resume analysis, job interviewing performance, career management, etc. Combined with my recent hunt for jobs in IT (mostly quantifiable tech support positions), I plan to have a job by late January — definitely in February. We’re having car issues so I’ll be on the bus/train this time around. The glory about this job hunt is that it makes sense with my degree. I did apply to some random Warehouse job recently and I have to stop that. I mean, I need to work. I really do — but I need to cut that ‘any job’ mentality and just try harder for ‘related’ jobs.

I’m not that same old guy anymore. I’m a goddamn college student going for a bachelors, studying to go to law school with bigger plans than to put a fucking box on a shelf.

As long as I keep that fire active, these will be the last days of aimless pursuits.

THAT is why this journal exists. Cause if “I” can evolve, I’m sure someone else needing to change (but having a hard time) can read this and be encouraged.