It's Over

The worst is over. With the LSAT out of way (relatively speaking because I might have to take it again in December), I am now focused on crafting a personal statement so good that the Admissions Committee will have an orgasm. I'm also working on getting letters of recommendation from a professor, a supervisor, and a senator.

And then there's the list. The list of dream schools and realistic schools. I guess the worst isn't over. After I apply, I have to wait. Patience is a virtue and I'm not very patient. If I get in, I'll have three years of craziness and more years of debt. If I don't get in, Mommy will be sad. And I thought that I'd be HAPPY after the LSAT.

So I'm going to make me happy. I'm going to Davis and Sac this weekend to visit friends. And there's the Oktoberfest in San Francisco too. Mmmmm, I enjoy beer. Let's have a good weekend, people!

Nothing Else

Six days until the LSAT.
I'm not nervous.
I'm not confident either.
I'm at the point where I've given it my all
and there's nothing else I can do.

Successful

I. Just. Want. To. Be. Successful.

What I am is my mom's gift to me.
What I become is my gift to her.

"So I fell into the thoughts of my soul
Dreams came rushing like the tingles of hope
If I had one thing that could somehow come true
It’s to show you the dreams that I’ve been dreaming for you."

Juggling work, school, clubs, and play is difficult.
I stand alone. I am awed and jealous.
"If they can do it, so can I."
But I'm constantly bogged down. Slowed down.
I'm tired. And in my weariness, I wonder:
will I always be this busy?

I keep telling myself that when I graduate and
get a job, I can finally slow down, but I'm starting
to realize that this may not be the case because
I just want to be successful.

Effing Finally

My LSAT lesson books are in! Study Mode full-speed ahead!

I'm armed with the best strategies to kick ass on this test, and the motivation and ambition to kick my own ass when I get lazyyyyyyy.

So All-Over

I'm spread so thin. The fact that I'm finally graduating in May is exciting, but there's still so much I haven't done yet. Bad luck too. I had to take another class section during my guitar class because the one I enrolled in was canceled. Ugh. The only class I was looking forward to. So now I'm stuck with hella classes while I study for the LSAT because with a little more hard work on my end, I can earn two degrees.

Dream Career

Dream Career = DC

Maybe it's a sign. My dream career is in DC. I've seen The West Wing many times; it's my favorite television show. And the quote that got me drunk with hopes and ambitions of public service is this: "We have the ability to affect more change in a day [here] at the White House than we will have in a lifetime once we walk out these doors." Whether I be elected or work for the elected, I know I'd enjoy doing what I do--serving the People.

Fear-Mongering Conservatives

I can't believe the lies that the Right Wing conservatives are saying about health care reform. Glenn Beck, Sarah Palin, the GOP leadership, the GOP, Fox News. Lies. EVERY SINGLE WORD that comes out of their mouths on health care reform is either falsified or fabricated--intoxicated with fear.

They are inciting anger through lies. I welcome debate because it's necessary and beneficial, but this is ridiculous. These people are absolutely misinformed. It's like no one bothered to look for the FACTS. No skepticism at all. "The Republicans said health care reform is bad. It must be true!"

The angry people at these town hall meetings will feel embarrassed for acting so rash. Knowledge is empowering. We should empower the people with the facts. More than 46 million Americans are uninsured. It's cheaper to prevent illness than to treat it. Pre-existing condition clauses help no one. Countless families are forced to choose between bankruptcy or death. Inaction is not an option. But luckily for those who oppose health care reform, they can opt out and not receive anything. So let's look at the facts because facts never lie.

1. It won't bankrupt the US. According to the Congressional Budget Office, it's deficit-neutral. http://edlabor.house.gov/newsroom/2009/07/cbo-scores-confirms-deficit-ne.shtml

2. Yes, the conservatives and the GOP are lying about health care reform.

http://edlabor.house.gov/documents/111/pdf/publications/AAHCA-mythvfact-071409.pdf

3. Congress made a summary of the bill in layman's terms so everyone can understand.

http://edlabor.house.gov/documents/111/pdf/publications/AAHCA-BILLSUMMARY-071409.pdf

4. Congress also made a section-by-section analysis for those who dare to learn more.

http://waysandmeans.house.gov/media/pdf/111/sbys3200.pdf

5. Health care reform has support, especially from the AARP, AFL-CIO, and SEUI.

http://edlabor.house.gov/blog/2009/07/supporters-of-the-americas-aff.shtml