One week down..

and 16 to go. Until I finish the semester. I'm trying to look at the bright side. I'm no longer a first year law student. I have very few obligations other than to go to class, study and attend my internship. For the most part, my classes are on topics of my choosing. And, I have family and friends that love me.

The other side is it's lonely here. Being a "lone law student" doesn't seem as exciting as it did last year. And it's hard to remember just why I am here, besides getting a job. It's easier to keep my focus when I avoid socializing with my peers, but my peers are pretty much the only social outlet I have. I miss my family and I miss my fiance.

I will just have to be thankful for the things I have, and remember things to come. It is so hard to have faith that I'm gonna make it that far, and to be exited about rather than anxious for the future. But a good friend told me being engaged is like salvation, is it is a waiting, but with a promise in hand. And so I am very thankful, indeed.