The Christmas update

Well, Christmas flew by again this year...but it was great — got to spend lots of time with family and friends. I was initially discouraged about getting laid off at both of my seasonal jobs, but I managed to work a weekend with a caterer (I've worked there since 8th grade and love it - probably the best job I've had) and pulled a couple of babysitting jobs. It's been nice not be so scheduled (even though I love living on a schedule) and to have my nights free to hang out with friends. This year was the first time in four years that I haven't worked on Christmas Eve!

I got my LSAT score back yesterday and did pretty poorly. I didn't have much time to prepare, but this was the lowest I've ever scored (compared to all the practice tests I've taken). I went ahead and signed up for the February test and hope to devote about three hours a day to studying. I've essentially finished my personal statements, resume and essays, but I've got to get my score up to have a decent shot at getting accepted anywhere. I logged on this morning and started reading about how there was a significant curve on the December LSAT (because it was hard) — encouraging and yet very discouraging at the same time. The Lord is faithful and I'm sure He will make His way evident soon...it's just hard because I graduate May 1 and would love to know where He wants me.

My last semester of undergrad begins January 6! That's terribly exciting and scary. I'm happy about being finished with my studies and my job, but I'm nervous about what post-graduation will bring. I'm looking forward to a final semester with only four classes, lots of library/LSAT time, a semi-new staff at the newspaper office, RUF activities and lots more!

Law school?

Might as well go ahead and get to the point — guess who's signed up for the LSAT Dec. 5?

Why yes, I am.

After speaking to an adviser about going to paralegal school, he urged me to try taking the LSAT. I honestly thought that was crazy; after all, I haven't studied for it, nor was I completely sold on the idea of it. I signed up for the test, took a timed practice test cold turkey, did OK and am now trying to study my butt off for the real test! It's in the middle of final exams, so please pray extra hard for me if you think about it! We'll see if this is where I'm supposed to be — still praying about it, but I'm actually much more happy about studying for the LSAT and not the GRE (no math!).

Went on RUF Fall Conference with eight other colleges last weekend and had a great time. It was good to be out in nature, get out of Starkville, enjoy fellowship and worship with others. State's RUF got to lead the music and I really loved being back and able to sing with the band.

Short post for tonight — I'm tired, still waiting on my food to get delivered (it's been an hour!) and ready for bed. I went to bed at 5 a.m. this morning (thanks to homework and some journalism stuff) and got up at 10 a.m....whew. I don't recommend it! :)