It's two weeks until the bar exam, and I'm feeling a lot more at peace with it than I was at this point over the summer. I've been very focused on practice exams for the MBE (the multiple choice section), which was where I fell short in July. I have plenty more studying to do before the real deal, but I think my attitude is making a difference this time around. I've been letting myself take breaks, setting realistic study schedules, and don't have to deal with the fear of the unknown (since I've taken it before).
My dear Georgetown Law friend Maya sent me a wonderful book of Daily Reflections for Bar Exam Study, which I've been reading each morning. It has contained a lot of helpful reminders, including that the exam is not a measure of me as a person, that worrying is not productive, that it's okay to take breaks, and that I have many blessings in my life. It's been nice to set the tone for my day with those reflections, and I will definitely be passing this book along to friends taking the exam in future years.
I haven't blogged about dating before, but with Valentine's Day around the corner, I wanted to share that I've been trying out online dating. For a while, I've had negative views of online dating. I felt like meeting someone online would be akin to giving up on "real" dating. But, after watching several friends try out OkCupid and other sites, I began to realize that online dating doesn't mean you aren't still meeting people through more traditional channels. Rather, it gives you the opportunity to meet people you might not otherwise encounter--and, that's good!
So, I set up a profile, answered a ton of questions about myself, and started receiving (and sending) messages! So far, I've been on a couple dates with one guy who was very sweet, intelligent, and entertaining, but I didn't feel a romantic attraction, so we decided to just be friends. I've been messaging some other interesting guys, and am excited to go on more dates. Now that I'm back in the Bay Area, I finally feel like I don't have school or an impending cross-country move to stop me from pursuing a long-term relationship. We'll see what happens!
Speaking of being back in California, I am really enjoying our spring weather in February. This morning, I spotted some wild daffodils growing in our side yard, so I dug up the bulbs and potted them. The yellow flowers add a refreshing splash of color to my desk! Here's Alibi, being a good kitten who doesn't dig up plants (we'll see how long that lasts...):
