Look at me BLOG! Finally...

So I've been thinking about the things I want to accomplish in my life. I have realized lately that I have only set goals to the point I'm at now. My life was pretty structured and planned-out up to the point that I got accepted to law school. Now I'm almost done with my first semester. Weird. How did I get to this point all of a sudden? Time flies when you're having....fun?

I guess it's time to set more goals. Only problem is, I don't feel as though I need to accomplish anything else. I am perfectly happy with everything I have done and will do. I don't think I need to set "getting a job" or "have a family" as goals. Those things will happen. I don't feel like writing them down or worrying about them will change the outcome. I'm not worried about much in my life from this point on (could be a bad thing or a good thing). I am just extremely grateful that I've had so many amazing opportunites and that I've been able to make it to this point. There's nothing that i've done that's particularly amazing. There's nothing that I'm particularly proud of. I'm just plain thankful that it has all happened.

I guess my goal now is to do well-ish on finals. Now that's a goal. Unfortunately the stress of finals has completely taken over my motivation to study for them. Every time I look at notes, I just feel overwhelmed (hence the reason I've made time to blog). This law school thing is the hardest thing I've ever been through...but I'm glad I'm doing it. The nerd inside of me loves it. I've learned SO much (despite what my grades may suggest after finals) and I enjoy what I'm learning.

Though Moscow is a complete drag, it has been bearable. I have made good friends at school and church...and I am soooo thankful for my wonderful roommates. I cannot believe I have been here 4 months. Orientation seems like soooo long ago, but my time here seems so short. It's odd.

2 more weeks and I'm home for 3 care-free weeks. I cannot wait. This brain of mine needs to clear out and re-boot. Is there a "restart" button I can hit? It will be such a needed breath of fresh air. Plus I get to spend more time with my family, which always makes me happy. The only thing that would make me happier is if my cousin Bryce got home from his mission during my break. Unfortunately he gets home a couple weeks after I come back to school. BOOO! But I cannot wait. These things are keeping me going through finals. Light at the end of the tunnel. It's dim...but it's there.

So my new goal list: 1. kick finals trash, 2. breathe, 3. think of more goals. The end.