Really Over

Graduation is this afternoon, which means my law school experience is officially over. (All my faithful readers needn't fret- I will continue this blog at least until I take the bar exam in July!) Because I'm already in the next phase (bar prep), the ceremony today doesn't seem like it means a whole lot. I mean, if I don't pass the bar, who will really care if I have a JD?

But I've been told by several people that I should take the time today to recognize that this IS a big accomplishment. I suppose that is true. Four years ago I had no idea I would do this, and three years ago I was naively and excitedly awaiting my first law school class. Here I sit today, graduating in the top 15% of my class after having been a stay at home mom for almost 20 years. I guess that is pretty cool. When I reflect on the extremely stressful and difficult personal situations that I've had to deal with while still maintaining my standing in school, I'm surprised that I made it.

So here it is. Let's celebrate! Congratulations to all my fellow graduates!