Posted by James K on August 22, 2006, at 13:34:26
In reply to Re: can I just ramble for a while? » finelinebob, posted by Jost on August 22, 2006, at 12:08:05
I've seen the good and bad of the profession. I worked as a clerk in one bigger law firms in the world for 5 years when I was a young man.
I don't think I would like to argue cases in court. The research and brief writing is more my alley. I've never minded being second in command.
I looked up the LSAT's. I think taking the test is a good long/short term goal for me. If I did as well as I think I could, it would be the kind of boost that I haven't had for a long while. It would also help my confidence to go and get my job back. Working for lawyers also has it's appeal.
I was reading "The Iron Dragon's Daughter" last night. (staying sober). A dark fantasy book. A quote struck me. "We are all of us living stories that on some deep level give us satisfaction. If we are unhappy with our stories, that is not enough to free us from them. We must find other stories that flow naturally from those we have been living."
The quote struck me as relevant to my feelings of the week.
the next line in the book was "So, you're saying... that I'm living a story in which I don't get financial aid? Is that it?" I'm sure there is some deeper meaning for me there as well.
James K
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